Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 828 - 78: Borrowing the Eastern Wind

"Borrowing the beast chess array from me? Young one, are you planning to enter the Divine Ruins?" Old Bai Sheng stroked his beard, not surprised by Yue Jinghua’s sudden visit.

The journey to the Divine Ruins is about to begin, and he doesn’t believe this restless young one can stay calm.

"Nothing can be hidden from you, elder. My sister-in-law and my few friends will all enter the Divine Ruins, and I have personal grievances to settle there too," Nowadays, the Divine Ruins are basically an arena for Spiritual Power practitioners below the Dark Heavenly, or rather a slaughterhouse where grudges are avenged and debts settled.

"You’ve been playing chess with me for over a month now. Don’t think I’m oblivious — you’ve been secretly studying my chess control technique. The beast chess array ultimately relies on a person’s spiritual power. Your spiritual power has indeed advanced dramatically this past month, but controlling it completely won’t be easy. If you continue playing with me for another decade, only then might you challenge me to a draw." Bai Sheng nodded in approval; as the foremost military strategist of the plane, his unparalleled battle chess skills are what he relies on. In his hands, every blade of grass and stone holds deep significance.

"Elder, without the beast chess array, I’m afraid I won’t live for another decade, and then there will be no one to play chess with you," Yue Jinghua replied with a bitter smile.

"What? You appear young and your Dark Power is quite abundant; why speak lightly of life and death? Come forward and let me see," Bai Sheng’s response was even more pronounced than Yue Jinghua’s; he had finally found someone to inherit his legacy, only to hear Yue Jinghua say her days were numbered.

Bai Sheng checked and discovered the unusual condition within Yue Jinghua’s body.

"Demon Poison aura? How did the Evil Poison get inside you?" Bai Sheng asked in surprise. He had some understanding that the young one had been subjected to the Mirror Soul Technique; he didn’t expect her also to be afflicted with Evil Poison.

"I’ve been implanted with the Black Vine Pearl Flower, the flower poison has already infused my body. If I don’t find an antidote soon, the demon flower within me will break out, and life and death will just be a matter of moments," As Yue Jinghua spoke, her expression was calm, showing no fear.

Upon hearing about the Black Vine Pearl Flower, Bai Sheng’s expression changed abruptly. He had heard the name of this flower; it is rumored to bloom only in the forbidden gardens within the Demon Clan’s Imperial Palace.

Those planted with this flower, if left without an antidote, would eventually become Flower People.

The young man before him is in his prime and a peerless genius, yet if he were to perish at the hands of the Demon Clan, it would be a great pity.

The Divine Ruins are fraught with danger; Yue Jinghua, facing the Demon Clan and Alien Race alone, can hardly defend herself, but with the beast battle array, she might have a chance.

Bai Sheng pondered for a moment, "Are you thinking of capturing that Demon Clan warrior general to blackmail the Demon Clan into handing over the antidote? I can lend you the beast battle array, but you must promise me one thing. In the Divine Ruins, there is an invaluable soil called Witch Origin Soil; you must bring back this soil as compensation for borrowing the beast battle array."

Witch Origin Soil?

Yue Jinghua’s heart stirred; she had obtained Witch Origin Soil from the Dark Demon Sixty-Seven, and the clay figure made from this soil was stored in the Desire Gourd. Unexpectedly, Bai Sheng also wanted this soil.

Yue Jinghua feigned ignorance, "What is Witch Origin Soil? Where should I search for it?"

Bai Sheng was unwilling to elaborate, only vaguely saying, "It’s the soil I use for crafting Beast Chess. Beneath the altar in the far northeast of the Divine Ruins’ Ancient Witch Temple lies such soil. The Ancient Witch Temple is guarded by witch beasts left by Ancient Wizards, and with your cultivation, you can’t match the witch beasts. Here, I have a beast incense; when you enter the Ancient Witch Temple, ignite the incense, and the witch beasts will fall asleep. Remember, you must find the Ancient Witch Altar and obtain Witch Origin Soil within two hours."

With that, Bai Sheng handed Yue Jinghua a square beast battle array plate and a finger-width beast incense stick.

Yue Jinghua nodded in acknowledgment.

After leaving Bai Residence, Yue Jinghua found her brother Yue Minzhi. She handed over two sets of high-level Holy-grade battle armor and a Seven Evil Belt to her brother. To avoid his worry, she did not tell Yue Minzhi that she would enter the Divine Ruins herself, "Brother, remember the marching route I told you. The Demon Clan warrior general’s cultivation is formidable, you need not battle him fiercely, just conserve strength and eliminate some demon soldiers. This time, the Xuyang Competition should focus on participation; do not engage recklessly due to the marriage arrangement."

Yue Jinghua handed the Seven Evil Belt to Yue Minzhi, leaving him momentarily stunned.

As the eldest son of the Duke Mansion, Yue Minzhi was older than Yue Jinghua by several years and naturally recognized the belt she handed him. It was one of father Yue Nian’s favorite belts in his early years.

But hadn’t this belt been taken by the National Guardian General Residence under the guise of debt? How did it end up in his sister Yue Jinghua’s possession?

"Jinghua, you! Could it be that the old General Long Ao has already been taken down by you..." Yue Minzhi knew his sister had many secrets unknown to him, and her strengths went far beyond appearances, but he never imagined her growing strong enough to defeat a Dan Realm expert like Long Ao.

"Brother, you know my character; I would never instigate an offense, but if others do, I repay tenfold. The disgrace that befell the General Mansion was deserved. I suspect the Duke Mansion’s decline was due to Long Ao’s secret machinations. If you truly feel indebted, then treat Long Rui kindly; she has no family now," Yue Jinghua’s comment indirectly confirmed Long Ao’s demise.

Yue Minzhi took to heart the implication. He stored the battle armor and belt carefully, "Jinghua, I believe in you, brother won’t meddle in your affairs; just know that whatever happens, the Duke Mansion stands behind you," he said and gave Yue Jinghua a firm embrace.

After Yue Minzhi departed, Yue Jinghua returned to her dwelling by moonlight and stars. Approaching the house, she suddenly saw a figure leaning against the side.

The purple eyes triggered an instinctive thought of Ying Wuwang, causing Yue Jinghua’s nerves to tighten abruptly.

The figure emerged from the shadows, and upon recognizing the visitor, Yue Jinghua relaxed. She wasn’t prepared to face Jile Crown Prince Ying Wuwang just yet; the person was Zong Shaoqing.

"You never left?" Yue Jinghua recalled Zong Shaoqing having something to discuss earlier, but she hadn’t asked in detail as she was eager to consult Chen Jiangyin.

"Take this with you when you enter the Divine Ruins," Zong Shaoqing’s sleeve flickered with a bright light, and a cold object landed in Yue Jinghua’s hand.