Chapter 509: Chapter 17 There’s Really No Poison in the Blood (5th Update)
Lin Yun and Lin Yu were both unaware that the big boss they thought they knew was actually just another’s little female slave.
In the Underground Palace, the High Priest’s reverent and humble attitude was not feigned at all; even separated by the stone gate, she still meticulously bent her waist to show her respect for her master.
From within the stone gate, a crisp voice came, "You’re holding the Gu Worm Vat, do you want me to eat those disgusting worms?"
The voice betrayed neither happiness nor anger, but the tone of reprimand made the High Priest tremble with fear.
The High Priest hurriedly knelt on the ground, eagerly explaining, "My lord has misunderstood, I would not dare to let my lord eat worms. It’s just that person put their blood into the Gu Worm Vat, and I was afraid I could not resist the temptation and steal it myself. I dared only to bring the entire vat to you."
"Oh, so you mean you want me to eat the leftovers after the worms had their share, how daring of you, Liao Wu!"
"I would not dare!"
The High Priest lay prostrate on the ground, shaking violently, in an attempt to soothe her master’s anger. However, the voice inside didn’t continue to scold her but rather said indifferently, "I suppose you wouldn’t dare. Think more carefully before you act in the future. I am indeed a bit injured this time, yet not so much that I need your help."
"I understand..."
"Well then, since you’re so glutinous, you may eat that person’s blood."
"Thank you, my lord, for your gracious reward."
The High Priest knew her master was prone to sudden changes of mood and dared not contravene any of her decisions, nor show any disrespect.
Since the master permitted her to partake, she did not dare to take it back; she could only dare to open the vat at the doorway.
To ordinary people, the slowly spreading scent of blood might have seemed normal, but the High Priest couldn’t help but swallow her saliva.
This blood was truly too fragrant.
If the master won’t eat, then I will!
After eating these blood, perhaps she could become stronger!
The High Priest extracted all the blood from inside the Gu Worm Vat, including what the worms had already sucked, killing all the Gu Worms and taking out their blood.
She had promised to raise a Gu for Lin Yun, but now she naturally wanted to go back on her word.
However, just as she was about to take a bite, the stone door opened.
A girl just as petite walked out.
If Lin Yun had been there, he would have recognized her right away. This was Wu Xin.
Right before the High Priest could lick up that bit of blood, Wu Xin grabbed her hand.
Even though she was injured, Wu Xin’s strength was not something the High Priest could contend with.
She dared not resist and meekly let Wu Xin snatch the clot of blood from her.
Wu Xin’s little cherry mouth opened to the widest she could manage, swallowing all the blood in one gulp, except for what had been extracted from the worms.
"This, I bestow upon you. Now, tell me where this blood came from!"
High Priest: "..."
What about the agreement to eat only the leftovers from the worms?
If Wu Xin had not been there, she probably would have eaten the blood drawn out from inside the worms as well.
After all, as a Demon Lord, she needed to maintain some semblance of leadership status.
She had been opposed at first, but the blood really was too fragrant, irresistible to any demon powers against such temptation.
Taking advantage of the situation to inquire about the origin of the blood, Wu Xin acted as if nothing had happened. The High Priest didn’t dare bring it up again and could only respectfully reply, "This blood is from a Central Plains person named Lin Yun..."
"Lin Yun!?"
Wu Xin’s face changed instantly. When Lin Yun’s name was mentioned, she recalled how she had been at his mercy, play-acting and begging just to survive, yet he still struck down ruthlessly, showing no mercy or tenderness while undeservedly taking advantage of her.
A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated!
Wu Xin was outwitted by Yuxuan, which didn’t anger her that much, after all. They were at war, and Yuxuan was a respectable opponent.
But Lin Yun was different. He took her treasures, took advantage of her, and even wanted to kill her. Without revenge, her thoughts could not be at peace.
However, in order to escape from Lin Yun’s clutches, she, already gravely wounded, was forced to utilise a life-saving secret technique which further damaged her vital energy, leaving her no choice but to retreat to her secret base to recuperate.
No one knew that the entire Southern Border was her pasture.
The fiercely warring Black Wind Tribe and White Wind Tribe were mere playthings to her.
The reason for the High Priest’s decline in power in the Southern Border wasn’t due to his incompetency, but because Wu Xin deliberately manipulated it.
As the High Priest’s power shifted to others and the two tribes continued their incessant conflicts, she could draw continuous strength from it.
Demons thrive on turbid energy, and the greed, resentment, hatred, and various other negative human emotions give rise to such energy.
Being a Heart Demon, she was particularly skilled at stirring human hearts, making the Southern Border her perfect pasture.
As for the High Priest, he was merely a Puppet she had put forth.
In the Southern Border, she could recover her strength faster, but without half a year of rest, her injuries would not heal.
Who could have imagined that at this time Lin Yun’s blood would appear?
Wu Xin didn’t expect to come across such a treasure. With one gulp, the wound that required half a year to mend instantly recovered, and she now felt she had so much energy that she had nowhere to channel it.
Upon hearing the blood came from Lin Yun, Wu Xin had already thought of ways to torment him.
Killing him would certainly be a waste; she decided to keep him alive, drinking from him when she felt pleased and also when displeased.
As for Lin Yun, even though he had some very special qualities, he was still too weak now.
In her heyday, besides Yuxuan, who could withstand her in this world!
At this moment, Wu Xin did not yet know that Yuxuan had perished; she was the undefeated champion of the world.
All she knew was that with Lin Yun on her turf, she was set on devouring Lin Yun today!
Nobody else could rescue him!
However, in the midst of extreme excitement, Wu Xin calmed down a bit.
She hoped Yuxuan would not follow; she had to ask clearly first.
"Why has Lin Yun come to the Southern Border?"
"He was poisoned by the Yin Yang Soul Chaser Spider. His wife, Lin Yu, accompanied him to the Southern Border in search of an antidote. I figured his blood might contain the Yin Yang Soul Chaser Spider’s poison, which might be used to breed a previously nonexistent Gu Worm King. I didn’t expect his blood to be so tempting..."
She was loyal to a fault. After discovering such a treasure, she could resist the temptation and presented the blood before Wu Xin.
The High Priest figured that this time, Wu Xin might actually commend her!
What she didn’t expect was for Wu Xin’s expression to change on the spot.
Seeing Wu Xin’s displeased face, the High Priest then realized something.
The master must be worried the blood is poisoned.
The High Priest, trembling with fear and unsure of the punishment to come given the master’s troubled expression, hurriedly explained, "Your Eminence need not worry, the Gu Worms fed on his blood without issue, indicating the absence of the Yin Yang Soul Chaser Spider’s poison in the blood. Perhaps, he has already cured the poison himself?"
Wu Xin: "..."
She had already checked; indeed, the blood was not poisoned. Being a demon, she didn’t even fear poison.
But within this blood was something far more terrifying than any poison in the world...
