Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 109

Liu Shunyi’s expression turned somewhat peculiar.

Brewing medicinal soups? And capable of treating memory loss?!

“What is your name?”

Leng Shuang hastily responded, “M-my name is Leng Shuang!”

Liu Shunyi then shifted his gaze back to Zhao Gou.

“So, now that you’ve captured her, what do you intend to do with her?”

Zhao Gou sighed.

“I don’t think she’s lying; she lacks the courage to deceive us directly. However, we can’t simply let her go unchecked. Therefore, I plan to hand her over to the Yama Palace.”

Liu Shunyi fell silent for a moment.

He vaguely recalled why Lin Wudao initially established the Yama Palace – it was meant for gathering intelligence. Yet somehow, over time, the Yama Palace began evolving towards resembling an underworld entity, even incorporating herbalists like this one.

Liu Shunyi nodded.

“Alright, coincidentally, I also have matters to attend to at the Yama Palace. There are some investigations I need to conduct.”

Zhao Gou agreed with a nod.

Together, they escorted Leng Shuang towards the Yama Palace.

Within the Yama Palace’s prison.

Lin Wudao walked incredulously alongside the shadow guard.

“Truth Seeker Saintess, at Great Perfection Nascent Soul stage! You’re only Initial Stage Nascent Soul. How did you manage to capture her?” Lin Wudao asked, astonished.

The shadow guard chuckled mischievously.

“I released poison!”

“Huh?”

“The Truth Seeker Saintess was poisoned by you? What kind of poison is that potent?”

The shadow guard grinned once more.

“It’s quite simple. After consuming numerous Divine Soul Pills, our souls have become exceptionally strong. So, I specifically sought out poisons targeting the soul and used them in maximum doses. While they had no effect on us, the same cannot be said for the Truth Seeker Saintess!”

“As expected, she succumbed to my poison!”

Lin Wudao took a deep breath.

“How much poison did you release?”

The shadow guard shook his head.

“Not sure, but when I brought the Truth Seeker Saintess here, almost everyone on that mountain fell victim to it!”

“Pfft…” Lin Wudao nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

“You…” the shadow guard responded.

“The Truth Seeker Saintess is now under our control. Do you think Tianji Holy Land will believe that our newly established Yama Palace, rather than the Heaven Wrath Temple, could pull off such a feat?”

“Without the Truth Seeker Saintess, isn’t the Tianji Holy Land essentially blind!”

Lin Wudao was momentarily speechless, studying the shadow guard intently.

“I must say, I see potential for you to become a Yama yourself!”

The shadow guard’s eyes lit up.

“Really? Then why don’t you mention it to the two existing Yamas and suggest making me one as well?”

With a swift motion, Lin Wudao drew his long blade, grinning at the shadow guard. “Come, come, let me send you on a trip to reincarnation first!”

The shadow guard hastily restrained Lin Wudao’s hand.

“My lord, I was only joking! You haven’t even become a Yama yet; how dare I overstep my bounds!”

Slowly, the shadow guard helped Lin Wudao sheathe his sword.

As they walked along the path within the prison, Lin Wudao gazed upon the dark divine souls, feeling somewhat astonished.

“Are these the divine souls from the individuals mentioned in my Book of Destiny?”

The shadow guard nodded. “Yes, sir.”

Lin Wudao seemed puzzled.

“Why not just kill them outright or have our brethren consume them immediately? What’s the purpose of imprisoning them?”

The shadow guard shook his head.

“In the past, we consumed their souls directly, but we discovered it was more beneficial to let Great Yama refine them into Divine Soul Pills instead. Moreover, these souls carry evil energies due to their wicked nature, which could adversely affect our brethren if consumed!”

Lin Wudao chuckled softly and retorted, “Do you think Great Yama and Hell King Zhao have nothing better to do than concoct pills for you every day? And specifically capturing holy souls for alchemy? Why not treat living souls like food – toss them into boiling oil and fry them…”

Before he could finish, both Lin Wudao and the shadow guard froze, staring at each other in silence for a prolonged moment.

Finally, the shadow guard asked cautiously, “Sir, are you referring to the 18 Layers of Hell?”

Lin Wudao’s expression shifted rapidly. “I don’t know!”

The shadow guard, however, deeply suppressed these thoughts within his heart.

“Oh right, did you find that fortune teller?”

The shadow guard nodded.

“He’s in your living room.”

Lin Wudao acknowledged with a nod.

Shortly after, they arrived at the prison cell of the Truth Seeker Saintess.

Despite being in captivity, her cell was surprisingly comfortable.

Clad in black attire, the Truth Seeker Saintess appeared somewhat disoriented and dazed, as if her mind were still unsettled.

Upon seeing Lin Wudao and the shadow guard, her eyes widened involuntarily.

“Lin Wudao, Second Shadow!”

Lin Wudao smiled warmly.

“It’s been a while, Truth Seeker Saintess!”

The shadow guard also grinned.

“How do you find your accommodations here?”

The Truth Seeker Saintess glanced around her cell before staring directly at the shadow guard.

“Do you really think one can get accustomed to living in a prison cell?”

The shadow guard cleared his throat.

Standing up, the Truth Seeker Saintess placed her hands behind her back, maintaining a composed demeanor as she looked at Lin Wudao and the shadow guard.

“You two have some nerve, daring to abduct me like this. Are you aware of the consequences if the Tianji Holy Land finds out? What will it mean for the power structure you’ve established?”

Just as Lin Wudao was about to respond, Liu Shunyi’s voice echoed through the room.

“Truth Seeker Saintess? Tianji Holy Land?”

Lin Wudao and the shadow guard noticed Zhao Gou and Liu Shunyi approaching with icy expressions.

Hastily, they bowed in greeting.

The Truth Seeker Saintess looked stunned; Lin Wudao, known for his arrogance, actually bowing to others?

As she observed them more closely, her disbelief grew deeper.

One appeared around Lin Wudao’s age, while the other seemed middle-aged but had only a Golden Core cultivation base.

Yet, Lin Wudao still bowed to both of them?

Liu Shunyi scrutinized the woman carefully: striking features and a good figure, albeit somewhat arrogant.

He then glanced at Lin Wudao and the shadow guard.

“How did you end up capturing the Saintess from the Taiji Holy Land?”

Lin Wudao promptly explained the situation.

After listening, Liu Shunyi nodded appreciatively.

“Hm, well thought out!”

With that, he handed each of them a Medicine Pill bearing one pill marking.

Being from the Tianji Holy Land, Lin Wudao and the shadow guard were fully aware of these pills’ rarity and value.

“T-thank you, Great Yama!” they expressed their gratitude.

Liu Shunyi waved dismissively, pondering what to do with the Truth Seeker Saintess.

“Should we just kill her?”

The Truth Seeker Saintess’s expression turned grim.

“Kill me? Hmph, if even a single hair on my head is harmed…”

Liu Shunyi swiftly interrupted her.

“Shadow Guard, shave off all her hair!”

The shadow guard nodded.

“Yes, sir!”

Panic surged through the Truth Seeker Saintess.

“You-you, how dare you! Are you not afraid of the Tianji Holy Land?”

Liu Shunyi responded firmly.

“Lin Wudao, go forth and annihilate the Tianji Holy Land!”

Lin Wudao started to bow but paused midway, his mind filled with confusion.

“My lord, are you serious?”

Liu Shunyi waved dismissively.

“Of course, I’m joking!”

At that moment, the shadow guard muttered quietly:

“My lord, although I can’t destroy it, I could certainly poison them!”

Lin Wudao swiftly slapped the shadow guard’s head.

“Shut up, idiot! The terror of the Tianji Holy Land exceeds your imagination.”

However, the Truth Seeker Saintess fell silent, realizing that these individuals genuinely did not fear the so-called Tianji Holy Land. She couldn’t tell whether their lack of apprehension stemmed from ignorance or true strength.