Chapter 171: Diary, Undercover, and the Cauldron Thief!
“They’re coming, they’re coming!”
“Quick, expose it! Haha, I want to know who that undercover spy is! Did they get caught?”
“Do you even have to ask? Who can escape the eyes of the Desolate Heaven Emperor?”
“Hehe, the undercover’s ending probably won’t be pretty!”
“Who on earth has the guts to plant a spy in the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace? Out of their mind?”
Amidst the uproar from the Nine States and all the celestial mansion monks, a brand-new diary was spreading like wildfire.
Everyone’s attention glued to the shimmering screen.
Eternal Emperor’s Diary, Page 13:
“Sigh, lonely as snow…”
“Time flies, another few months gone by, makes one ponder…”
“Han Xingmian that witch is still in closed-door training! So annoying, not a sliver of opportunity.”
“Strangely, the undercover hasn’t shown any movement lately—it’s like they’ve disappeared.”
“I thought about it and came up with two possibilities.”
“First, this undercover must be on high alert, knowing I’ve fixed the palace’s grand formation. If they try to exploit any loopholes, they’ll blow their cover.”
“Second, maybe they don’t have any urgent intel to relay to the outside world, which is troublesome. Who knows how long I’ll have to wait? Just have to watch and see.”
“One word: wait!”
“Haha, with nothing to do lately, I thought I’d give some coaching to the female disciples of the celestial palace. It’s a pretty fun pastime…”
“True to the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace, the new generation of disciples are all exquisite, pure as ice, statuesque, and talented. I wonder if it’s a side effect of the cultivation method; they carry that cool, frosty vibe. If they were on the Blue Star, they’d be the ultimate ice queens.”
“Funny, you’d think Han Xingmian would have a similar aura since she cultivates the same method, but she’s completely different.”
“Could it be…”
“Is Han Xingmian the undercover? Hold on, I might have stumbled onto something big!”
“The moment I entered, Han Xingmian went into seclusion, and the undercover popped up right then. Is this all just a coincidence?”
“For thousands of years, I’ve dodged countless crises. What’s my key? Survival! Good looks and wisdom play their parts too!”
“It seems I must be wary of this person!”
“But then again, if Han Xingmian is the undercover, wouldn’t that be a golden opportunity to join forces and topple the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace? Too easy, right?”
“Plus, if I only have to offer my ancestral palace’s secret techniques in return, that seems more than fair, right?”
A month went by.
Facts proved my guess was completely wrong; Han Xingmian wasn’t the undercover. I overthought things.
Because…
Cough, the real undercover couldn’t hold their nerves and came to find me.
That day, with nothing to do, I was guiding a few new disciples when I turned down their invitation to tour my place.
Returning to my palace, it was huge and serene.
After all, I’m the chief formation master of the celestial palace; the witch didn’t skimp on this.
I was indulging in some milk tea when suddenly someone slipped into my quarters. Clad in stealthy night attire, concealing their presence and appearance, but I spotted them immediately… nice figure.
Did they think this getup would fool my eyes?
As per usual, we exchanged a series of moves!
No one spoke; we just went toe-to-toe for several rounds when suddenly the opponent froze mid-fight—her voice felt too familiar!
Then, she removed her night attire, revealing a stunning face, bright as flowers, exuding a mature charm!
I was stunned. What does this mean?
“No one around tonight; can’t take it anymore. The palace’s lady, sneak attack!”
Uh—
“Speaking of which…”
The visitor was none other than the Punishment Hall Master from the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace—usually so stern and frosty, but now… something was different.
Bam!
A lightbulb went off in my head; I figured it out—because…
Sigh, the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace is practically a temple of female cultivators, with an excess of yin energy. Even getting a glimpse of a guy is rare. My arrival injected a splash of life into the palace, making it feel like spring.
Didn’t expect this usually cold Punishment Hall Master to be the first to lose their composure. It’s my cursed charm!
But suddenly!
The Punishment Hall Master spoke up, “Lin Nantian, I’ve been watching you for a while… and I know you’ve been secretly looking for me!”
Uh—
“Why is it always like this? My judgments have been so off lately!”
I then realized this was the undercover. But why was she seeking me out?
In an instant, various thoughts flashed through my mind. Even one of the eight hall masters, the Punishment Hall Master, how many more undercovers are there in the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace? To hold such a position isn’t simple; it certainly requires the backing of a massive force.
I pondered for a moment and asked why she was suddenly looking for me. Actually, I already knew since the celestial palace’s grand array was under my control, they needed to win me over to continue using it!
Accidentally, I found myself in a critical position.
If one day, they launched a scheme to eliminate the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace, then by that time, most of the formations would be in their hands—very advantageous indeed!
However, I thought, if we’re cooperating, what do I get out of it?
The Punishment Hall Master smirked, looking at me with an alluring gaze and said as long as I agree to cooperate with them, I could get anything I desired—even a ticket to enter the Celestial Realm!
Suddenly! I was already making up my mind.
This woman is no simple character. Does she have connections to the Celestial Realm behind her?
Are there even people in the Celestial Realm embedded in these celestial mansions?
This realization reaffirmed just how powerful and terrifying the Celestial Court is.
At that moment, I even thought…
Why not use this chance to infiltrate the Celestial Realm as an undercover? But soon, I discarded that idea.
Based on past experience, these pawns knew nothing about the Celestial Court, hence not much value. They’d just keep sinking deeper into the false dreams painted by the Celestial Court.
But if I did that, I’d sacrifice the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace. That’s a huge price. If one day we had to confront the Celestial Court, the mortal realm must possess sufficient power!
So…
I squinted, sizing up the Punishment Hall Master before shaking my head, “Not enough!”
My meaning was becoming pretty clear, and she understood.
The Punishment Hall Master hesitated, her silence stretching long. In her gaze, I saw her anxiety, trepidation, and a flicker of passionate excitement, which ultimately consolidated into determination!
The Punishment Hall Master is fierce; she immediately agreed, saying if I agreed, she could be mine, slowly loosening the jade belt around her waist.
The pure icy skin, barely concealed…
I shook my head again, pulling out the Binding Rope of Immortals. Her eyes shifted slightly—a mix of shock and disbelief, as if saying, “You have this kind of hobby too?” Yet, she still didn’t resist.
Quickly, the Binding Rope of Immortals expertly bound her up.
Like an octopus! This scene… couldn’t help but remind me of some past events. I wonder how my old teachers are doing?
After that…
I revealed my true self, hmph, I’m not some rogue who forgets loyalty and the big picture for pleasure!
