Chapter 996: Chapter 995 Mutual Scheming_1
Due to a strange twist of fate, Shi Xiaole had not only joined the ranks of the Witch Queen’s temple but had also become the supreme Sixth Great Witch Servant, a result even he had not anticipated.
However, he had participated in the Blood Sacrifice Ceremony precisely to break through his realm and delve into the secrets of the Stone Gate; the events that transpired proved to be conducive to the implementation of his plan.
After refreshing himself and changing into a black robe, and following a session of burning incense and prayer, Shi Xiaole, save for his distinct aura, was the spitting image of a Witch Heavenly Guard. Thankfully, as the Sixth Great Witch Servant, there were no specific requirements for his hairdo. Otherwise, just the thought of fixing his hair into that towering, sky-piercing style would have made him uncomfortable.
"Great Witch Servant, this is where you shall rest. In addition, except for keeping a distance of fifty paces from the Witch Queen’s statue, you are permitted to go anywhere within the Witch Queen’s temple," said a servant girl as she led Shi Xiaole past a side door into a spacious stone chamber which, while not luxurious, had everything he might need.
While Shi Xiaole inspected the stone chamber, the servant girl couldn’t help but steal glances at him.
The servants and maids of the Witch Queen’s temple were all strictly selected, with some having lived there from generation to generation; their aptitudes and levels of loyalty were beyond doubt.
For these people, the best possible outcome was to attach themselves to a Witch Heavenly Guard, becoming his or her man or woman.
Make no mistake, aside from during major events, Witch Heavenly Guards were not allowed to leave the Witch Queen’s temple. Yet, having cultivated to the Void Origin Realm, their certain needs became very pronounced, hence it was common for each Witch Heavenly Guard to be assigned three servants or maids.
The more senior ones could have as many as five. But for a Great Witch Servant like Shi Xiaole, the treatment was naturally the highest, warranting as many as ten servants or maids.
Luo Shasha, one of the standout maids, was exceptional in every aspect—looks, figure, aptitude, and even her voice were one in a thousand.
She had been specifically prepared for someone of the Great Witch Servant’s stature, and upon seeing the exceptionally handsome and uniquely charismatic Shi Xiaole, she couldn’t help feeling immensely fortunate.
To the east side of the stone chamber was a stone bed, several zhang in length and width, topped with an exceptionally warm blanket. As Shi Xiaole sat on it, it felt as though countless hands were caressing him, the comfort was extreme.
He inwardly cursed the Witch Heavenly Guards for their indulgence, then glanced at Luo Shasha, puzzled as to why she hadn’t yet taken her leave.
Luo Shasha, however, misunderstood his gaze, feeling as if his eyes were two shooting arrows piercing her heart; her exquisite face blushed instantly, and with trembling hands, she began to loosen her clothes.
Those eyes of this man were terrifying, almost as if they could bewitch the soul; what’s happening to me, haven’t I mastered this trivial act of undressing long ago?
Merely undressing was no big deal for a skilled individual, but to do it in a way that could lead to offence required true skill.
Having composed herself, Luo Shasha began to show her expertise. Her slender fingers moved skillfully, accompanied by her coquettish gestures, bashfulness, and the combination of her willowy waist and full hips; the slightest inadvertent wriggle could have made an ordinary man’s head swim with bloodthirsty desire, prompting him to charge at her like a wild beast.
Even Shi Xiaole found his heartbeat accelerating and his face flushing. He quickly turned away, "Miss, what exactly are you preparing to do? I am about to rest."
"Mhm."
With a voice as light as a mosquito, Luo Shasha acknowledged him and continued undressing, thinking that this Great Witch Servant was pretending to be proper. Yet the more such a man resisted, the wilder he might become when unleashed. She resolved to perform impressively.
Unable to bear it any longer, Shi Xiaole frowned and said, "Miss, please leave."
His stern demand finally snapped Luo Shasha back to her senses.
Quick-witted by nature, she had simply had a preconceived notion of Shi Xiaole and failed to recognize his true intentions; now she suddenly realized that the overly handsome young man might genuinely have no such designs.
"My lord, is there something about Shasha that dissatisfies you?" she asked, her eyes brimming with tears.
Frankly speaking, this woman was stunning, not with the bewitching beauty of Xia Youying or the cold allure of Xi Xianglei, but rather with a unique charm that blended intellect and sensuality.
Shi Xiaole, in his youthful prime and possessing the medium of the Sun’s Blood, had higher demands than most Martial Emperors at the Void Origin Realm, primarily because of his rapid breakthroughs; he had simply been suppressing them forcefully.
Nonetheless, he had not lost his senses, "It’s not that I am dissatisfied, I just need to cultivate recently and do not wish to waste my energy."
Luo Shasha probably knew about Shi Xiaole’s situation. Hearing his words, she fell silent. After being urged several times by him, she left reluctantly.
"Eh, he didn’t touch you?"
Not long after, in a secluded corner, an elderly man with a long beard looked at Luo Shasha in surprise. If Shi Xiaole were here, he would instantly recognize him as the third of the five Great Witch Servants.
Luo Shasha recounted the conversation she had just had with Shi Xiaole, not omitting a single detail.
The third Great Witch Servant stroked his beard, speaking angrily, "Foolish thing! From now on, you must follow him like a shadow, reporting back to me at all times; you know the consequences should there be any mishap."
Luo Shasha’s face turned pale with fear; seeing the man’s strange look in his eyes, she hastily nodded in agreement.
Watching the woman’s graceful, swaying departure, the third Great Witch Servant hid the passion in his eyes.
Even amidst the throng of beauties in the Witch Queen’s temple, Luo Shasha was second to none; if not for Shi Xiaole, she would have been his.
Lucky kid, enjoy your moment while it lasts!
Just as Shi Xiaole was about to commence his cultivation, Luo Shasha reentered, wearing a pitiable expression, and knelt on the floor, "My lord, the third Great Witch Servant says that if you find Shasha displeasing, you might as well kill Shasha."
In truth, Shi Xiaole had already sensed everything through his spiritual power and sneered inwardly, but he responded, "Then let’s have her killed."
Luo Shasha abruptly raised her head, not expecting Shi Xiaole to be so ruthless, to play his cards in such an unpredictable manner.
"Just kidding, since that’s the case, you can rest aside for now, but don’t disturb me, or I will get very angry."
"Yes, yes, yes, as long as the adult doesn’t send me away, I’ll follow whatever the adult arranges."
Luo Shasha nodded her head like pounding garlic, a picture of obedience, and after getting up, she immediately walked to a distant corner and sat down on a stone chair, practicing eye-nose-heart meditation.
Shi Xiaole closed his eyes.
Since Luo Shasha was a spy sent by the Witch Queen’s temple, that Great Witch Servant would naturally not have good intentions. However, at this moment, Shi Xiaole did not want to tear off the mask just yet.
Because the aura of the Witch Queen’s temple actually made the Crystal Demon Bone feel very comfortable, he had a premonition that cultivating the "Wizard Scroll" would be faster than before.
Without rushing to cultivate, Shi Xiaole began to check his spiritual power, not sparing a single strand. After a long time, he found a deeply hidden point of dark light in the depths of his spiritual sea.
Shi Xiaole was secretly frightened.
The surface level of his spiritual power had reached the peak of Void Origin Realm, but his true spiritual power far exceeded this scope, and fortunately so, because only then was the other party’s brand repelled by his true spiritual power.
Remembering the location of the dark light, Shi Xiaole’s expression remained unchanged as he began to wholeheartedly cultivate.
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In a moderately spacious stone chamber, brightly lit, the walls were illuminated with stone paintings.
Five black-clothed elders sat on their own meditation cushions, forming a circle.
"He has an unshaken mind, it seems that the boy is very guarded."
The speaker was the second Witch Servant, a short old man.
"Our actions were a bit abrupt, no wonder he is suspicious. But I don’t understand why, now that he is under our control, we still have to deal with him in this manner."
The fifth Witch Servant said indignantly.
The Great Witch Servant did not speak.
"This boy has an unfathomable background, according to the spies from Mist Rain Town, there could be support from the Heavenly Realm Sword Emperor! On the other hand, he should know how dangerous it is to enter the Witch Queen’s temple, so where does he draw his confidence from?"
The fourth Witch Servant was the most cautious. At his words, the rest also began to frown.
"Could it be that he has some kind of agreement with the person behind him, convinced that they can rescue him from danger?"
"It’s unlikely, judging from the boy’s past deeds, he wouldn’t lightly step into danger without being absolutely certain, nor would he be so flauntingly high-profile."
"Then what exactly is the reason?"
The four Witch Servants discussed incessantly, but still without conclusion, until the Great Witch Servant opened his eyes, and all of them stopped their discussion in tacit agreement.
The Great Witch Servant smiled faintly and said, "In recent times, Sky Water Palace, Evil Blade Sect, Dark Sect, and even the Yan Family have been attacked in succession, and even the old monsters from the four major factions had to emerge from seclusion."
The four Witch Servants listened, perplexed. Of course, they knew this news, which had in fact shocked the entire Daxia Martial World, rumored to be instigated by a mad old man.
"Do you know why that old man is troubling the four major powers? Because of the Kirin. He heard the Kirin was targeted by the four powers, so he made an oath to seek justice! This inside information was recently acquired by me."
The four Witch Servants were suddenly shaken, and the second Witch Servant said, "Could this be the Kirin’s trump card?"
The forces such as the Sky Water Palace were not of concern to them, but the old monsters behind these forces were not to be taken lightly by the four Witch Servants, yet the mad old man could have everything his way, indicating his formidable strength.
Such a person targeting the Witch Queen’s temple indeed posed some trouble. Furthermore, by now, through the royal family and the Ancestral Temple, Shi Xiaole’s information must have leaked to some extent.
The Great Witch Servant calmly said, "Actually, there’s no need to pay attention to the exterior, the focus remains on the Kirin. On one hand, we send out maids, letting him know we are watching, which could in fact lower his guard."
"On the other hand, I have secretly used the Witch Heart Destruction Great Method on him, considering that we still need to use him to enter the stone door, so I used it sparingly each time. As long as his spiritual power doesn’t exceed Void Origin Realm, it should be impossible for him to notice until it’s too late..."
The third Witch Servant laughed heartily, "By then, he will have become a puppet!"
Indeed, because of Shi Xiaole’s calmness, they grew overcautious and forgot their most basic tactics. As long as they could control Shi Xiaole in advance, did his trump card matter?
Witch Heart Destruction Great Method, a martial art that even the four Great Witch Servants couldn’t resist. Hehe, Kirin was not wronged at all.
In the following days, Shi Xiaole mostly stayed in the stone chamber cultivating, primarily focusing on the "Wizard Scroll" and repeatedly attempting to condense the blood of the Witch Ancestor.
During this time, the Great Witch Servant visited several times. Shi Xiaole had to show up to deal with him, and each time he returned, he noticed the dark light in the depths of his spiritual sea had increased, pretending to be unaware of the situation.
Luo Shasha didn’t seem to give up either, regardless of how indifferent Shi Xiaole was, she always tried to seduce him. Even after failing, she didn’t mind and would change her tactics, inadvertently providing Shi Xiaole with a show.
In such a strange atmosphere, Shi Xiaole successfully condensed the blood of the Witch Ancestor during the first month of entering the Witch Queen’s temple.
