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After a few breaths, Musa suddenly retracted his aura and slumped back into the sand, resembling a helpless slug.
"This Fellow is clearly only at the Refined Realm, so why can he withstand my pressure so easily?"
After some probing, Musa began to regard Wei Chen with a hint of caution.
"Brother Wei, I'm curious, how did you figure it out?" Musa asked with genuine interest.
Wei Chen leaned comfortably into the sand and replied with a faint smile, "That woman is not human at all. How could she possibly be the Imperial Consort Mingyue? The real Mingyue must have taken her own life during General Li's incident."
"Not human? How can you tell, Brother Wei?" Musa was taken aback, but his expression quickly turned serious. He dropped his previous effeminate demeanor, and even his tone became indistinguishable from that of a normal man.
"If I'm not mistaken, this Mingyue should belong to the Western Demon Clan. No matter how well she tries to disguise it, the aura of the demon race on her cannot be hidden."
Wei Chen had never encountered a member of the demon race himself, but within the Cloud Spirit Sect, there was a Third-Rank Monster that he had been assigned to serve as a Registered Disciple. Because of that experience, he was very familiar with the aura of demon beasts. The faint trace of that aura emanating from Mingyue was unmistakable.
When Mingyue first appeared, Wei Chen was stunned by her beauty and did not sense that aura. However, when he impulsively intervened against Shen Fugui and got close to Mingyue, he caught a whiff of her dense demon aura.
Musa let out a helpless smile. "Brother Wei, your sensitivity is truly terrifying. Mingyue is indeed of the demon race but has been sealed away; she rarely reveals any demon aura. Even experts at the Great Perfection of Spirit Realm wouldn't notice anything amiss. I didn't expect you to catch it."
Musa's wariness towards Wei Chen increased further.
"I'm quite sensitive to such auras; perhaps it's just innate," Wei Chen mused. He himself didn't understand where his keen insight came from and could only attribute it to the Demon Lotus within his soul.
This latent ability was often unnoticeable but could provide Wei Chen with significant advantages in critical moments.
Just like this time, Musa had secretly developed a desire to befriend Wei Chen.
"Brother Wei, may I ask, you didn't come to Wushuang City to serve as a guest for the Chu Family, did you?"
"Of course not. We are heading to the Ling Sheng Dynasty. The Teleportation Array within the Sui Kingdom has been destroyed by the Sea Tribe, so we had no choice but to come to Wushuang City. By the way, I have a question I would like to ask you, Brother Mu."
"Feel free to ask; I will answer without reservation," Musa replied politely.
Wei Chen inquired, "The Ling Sheng Dynasty is extremely powerful, far beyond what the Sui Kingdom and Liao Kingdom can compare with. Are there any Major Forces there that we should pay special attention to?"
Musa thought to himself that he had anticipated Wei Chen would ask this. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "There are four Major Forces within the Ling Sheng Dynasty. The first force is naturally the royal family, which has several Eighth Rank Soul Realm experts. The second force is a sect known as the Gate, which belongs to the Eighth-Rank Sect."
At this point, Musa grinned proudly and continued, "As for the third force, it is my own Ancient Spirit Academy, also part of the Eighth-Rank Sect. The last force is the infamous Soul Palace."
"The strength of the Soul Palace is such that even the royal family does not dare to offend them easily. In fact, in the Ling Sheng Dynasty, the true first force is the Soul Palace, not the royal family. Your Sui Kingdom and Cloud Spirit Sect were completely annihilated; the entire Sui Kingdom has lost more than half of its power. Now it can still withstand the Sea Tribe's attacks largely thanks to the Soul Palace."
A hint of fear flickered across Musa's brow; the Soul Palace was a ghostly organization that was a nightmare for the entire Ling Sheng Dynasty.
Wei Chen was taken aback. He had initially thought about joining a Cloud Spirit Sect and working hard to cultivate in order to find Weirou at the Soul Palace as soon as possible. However, after hearing Musa's words, his confidence plummeted. Could it be that even the royal family feared the Soul Palace? It was easy to imagine that there were definitely more Eighth Rank Soul Realm experts in the Soul Palace than in the royal family!
"Brother Mu, may I ask what your position is within the Ancient Spirit Academy?" Wei Chen stared at Musa with a serious expression.
Musa smiled mysteriously and said, "I'm afraid I cannot conveniently answer that question. However, once you arrive at the Ling Sheng Dynasty and wish to join a faction for cultivation, I suggest you go to the Ancient Spirit Academy. Although it may not be the strongest right now, its history far surpasses that of the Ling Sheng Dynasty; it has been passed down for over forty thousand years."
"The selection criteria for the Ancient Spirit Academy are extremely strict. One must reach the Third Rank Fate Soul Realm before the age of twenty to qualify for enrollment. Generally speaking, after multiple rounds of selection, the probability of entering the Ancient Spirit Academy is less than one percent. Each year, the academy recruits disciples, and those who participate are usually outstanding young talents from various regions, yet most return empty-handed. On average, only about twenty lucky individuals gain admission each year."
Musa, who hails from the Ancient Spirit Academy, is well aware of its circumstances. He seems to have great confidence in Wei Chen, firmly believing that Wei Chen can join the academy.
A thousand thoughts raced through Wei Chen's mind. Reaching the Fate Soul Realm before the age of twenty is already a significant challenge for most people, and with only a one percent chance? That means around two thousand talented youths apply each year, but only about twenty are selected.
What a terrifying elimination rate!
"After all, I have only recently merged with the Demon Lotus. With that Peerless Demon Lotus in my possession, I have infinite possibilities. Once I reach the Ling Sheng Dynasty, I'll investigate further. If the Ancient Spirit Academy is truly as remarkable as rumored, then I will give it a shot."
Wei Chen silently made his decision. After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Musa and asked earnestly, "Brother Mu, do you know if there have been any sightings of Eighth Rank Soul Realm relics within Wushuang City's territory?"
"Did the Chu Family tell you? It seems that Donghua, the strongest member of Cloud Spirit Sect, agreed to stay in Wushuang City for a few days for that relic," Musa replied with a smile.
"It appears there’s nothing happening in Wushuang City that you don’t know about, Musa. Indeed, with a place like Mist Rain Tower being such a hub for men, gathering information must be incredibly easy for you. You must have countless informants in Wushuang City. I just wonder what exactly you are plotting there."
Wei Chen thought to himself and smiled as he said, "That's right. Brother Mu, could you share some details?"
"The Chu Family discovered the relic but lacks sufficient strength to explore it themselves. They can only invite experts from within Wushuang City's territory to join them. As far as I know, they have already gathered over ten Fifth-Grade Spirit Realm experts and one Sixth Rank Spirit Wisdom Realm expert besides your Donghua from Cloud Spirit Sect. With such a lineup, exploring the relic should be no problem; how much benefit they can reap will depend on their luck."
Wei Chen nodded when a beautiful woman approached to report that Chu Feng had returned.
"Brother Feng is indeed quick; that's typical of the Chu Family. One million taels of gold gathered so swiftly."
Musa resumed that spine-chilling voice, counting a thick stack of banknotes. The largest denomination was one hundred thousand taels, a full hundred pieces.
Chu Feng laughed heartily, "It's all for Brother Wei. He is an esteemed guest of our Chu Family, and we should do everything in our power to meet his needs."
With that, Chu Feng looked at Wei Chen with a hint of sincerity and said, "Brother Wei, Mingyue is the most beautiful woman in the Liao Kingdom. Honestly, I'm starting to feel a bit jealous of you."
"If there's ever a need in the future where I can help, I will do everything I can, even if it means risking my life," Wei Chen promised. Chu Feng's smile grew wider; with Wei Chen's words, he felt much more at ease.
One million taels of gold couldn't just go to waste, right? No matter how wealthy the Chu Family was, spending such a large sum to win over Wei Chen would still cause some heartache.
"Brother Wei, you flatter me. We are friends; it's only right to do our best for a friend's sake. Risking one's life is going a bit too far," Chu Feng said earnestly. Wei Chen appeared moved by this sentiment, and for a moment, everyone was in high spirits.
Though reluctant, Chu Feng could only take four courtesans away while Wei Chen was led into a luxurious room. Mingyue sat gracefully at the head of the bed. Upon hearing the noise, she lifted her gaze slightly to glance at Wei Chen and then rose gracefully to bow, saying, "Mingyue thanks you, my lord."
"Thank for what? Whether it's me or Shen Fugui who bought you, your fate would be the same," Wei Chen said as he scanned Mingyue's stunning face and then lowered his gaze slightly to her ample bosom. The white curves beneath her sheer skirt were barely visible, accentuated by a deep cleavage that was enticing.
Mingyue bit her lip and gently shook her head, whispering, "It's different. At least you are very young, hundreds of times better than that man."
A blush rose on Mingyue's face; such straightforward words carried an underlying meaning that Wei Chen instantly understood: being with a portly middle-aged man versus a handsome young man felt entirely different.
However, Wei Chen merely smiled casually and took a seat nearby to brew himself a pot of tea. "I won't touch you. Tomorrow I'll take you away from Mist Rain Tower; you can go wherever you wish."
Mingyue stared at Wei Chen in astonishment. Seeing that he truly had no intention of approaching her made her secretly relieved but also stirred up a few strands of disappointment within her.
"I'm not charming enough?" Mingyue asked herself. Any man who saw her would surely be captivated, yet in this situation, if it were another man, he would probably rush in without a second thought.
Mingyue's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity as she pondered for a while, biting her lip. With a gaze filled with misty allure, she softly said, "Thank you, my lord, but since you've spent so much money, it’s only right that I accompany you tonight."
"There's really no need. I have no such intentions. As a demoness brought here by Musa to impersonate the Moonlight Consort, it can't be easy for you. You should return to the Western Regions and find your family. In the human world, demons are always seen as outsiders. If your identity is discovered, it won't end well for you." Wei Chen was fundamentally a kind-hearted person. In Soul Great Land, the major races were not harmonious; while they wouldn't necessarily kill outsiders on sight, other races were generally unwelcome in human territory.
Mingyue was taken aback and asked hesitantly, "How did you know I'm a demon?"
"Musa has already admitted it. There's no need for you to hide anything anymore. Just go now; I believe Musa won't bother you again." Wei Chen said earnestly, his gaze finally leaving Mingyue's enchanting beauty.
Mingyue remained still, her head slightly bowed, but a single crystal-clear tear fell to the ground.
"You are a good person. I will leave, but tonight, let me stay with you."
With that, Mingyue swayed gently and began to loosen her robe, letting her sheer skirt fall away.
What Wei Chen saw was a flawless figure as white as jade, completely exposed.
"My lord, take me," Mingyue said, her eyes shimmering with desire.
Wei Chen stared intently at her exquisite form, feeling a heat rising within him.
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