My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion
Chapter 143 - 123: Annihilating Your Entire Clan in the Past

Chapter 143: Chapter 123: Annihilating Your Entire Clan in the Past

After bathing, Chen Yi lit a lamp in the study, furrowing his brows as he pondered the road ahead.

The strange poison that the Empress Dowager used on him was the "Bodily Relic Soup," inspired by the Buddhist imagery of the "bodily relic." It was said that enlightened monks who had mastered Buddhist Law, upon passing, left behind incorruptible bodies, their appearances as if still alive.

It was rumored that the Sixth Patriarch Huineng of Zen Buddhism had a body that did not decay after his death, resembling a relic. To this day, it is enshrined in a temple, attracting countless pilgrims to offer incense and prayers.

But a legend was just that—a legend. More often than not, these bodily relics were simply the dried remains of recently deceased monks, coated in gold leaf to craft sculptures aimed at drawing in pilgrims.

The Bodily Relic Soup originated from the Western Secret Sect. According to legend, in the Western regions, highly attained monks who foresaw their passing within a few years would drastically reduce their food intake. At intervals, they drank the soup to artificially block the flow of Primordial Qi between heaven and earth. This prevented encountering any unexpected serendipities that might extend their lifespan, ensuring they passed away at the "right" time.

The Empress Dowager had long been devoted to Buddhism, but she did not use this exotic poison on herself to become some kind of bodily relic. Rather, it was to exert control over herself, ensuring her plans remained uncompromised.

Chen Yi reflected for a moment on how he had neutralized the poison in his past life.

If memory served him correctly, he had not obtained the method of detoxification from the Empress Dowager. When he managed to counteract the poison, he was no longer in the Capital City but at Yin Sword Mountain. During the Lingxiao Martial Doctrine Conference, he earned the favor of the Taoist Master of Penglai, who gifted him a fortuitous opportunity, enabling him to consume three kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to alter his destiny and thus extend his life.

In truth, it wasn’t so much detoxification as it was a forced alteration of fate.

The current situation was different. Ever since the incident in the underground palace, the Empress Dowager had been watching him closely. It was nearly impossible for him to leave the Capital Region now, let alone attend the Lingxiao Conference three years later.

Chen Yi exhaled deeply and thought of another approach.

"Since the Bodily Relic Soup originated in the Western regions, someone must have brought it to the Capital City and offered it to the Heavenly Family. There must be traces to follow. I only need to trace the route from the Western regions to the Capital City to find a clue."

With this thought, Chen Yi picked up his wolf-hair brush and wrote the words "Division of Ceasefire" on the paper.

Bringing the Bodily Relic Soup from the Western regions to the Capital City must involve a sect connected to the Western regions, with deep ties to Buddhism.

Among the major sects in the Capital Region, those linked to both the Western regions and Buddhism...

Chen Yi sifted through his memory before opening his eyes and murmuring,

"The Joyful Sect?"

If memory served him right, the Joyful Sect practiced a dual cultivation method rooted in the Tantric Buddhist meditation of joyous union. This Tantric tradition revered the deity of Great Joy Buddha seated in union with his consort, symbolizing the doctrine of "Form is no different from emptiness, and emptiness is no different from form."

The Joyful Sect’s practices included elements from the ancient bedroom arts of the Central Plains but were fundamentally based on the Tantric joyous meditation method.

"Once I take office, I must thoroughly investigate the Joyful Sect."

After concluding his thoughts, Chen Yi stood up, only to see Yin Tingxue standing outside the door.

"You’re still not asleep?"

Yin Tingxue asked in a soft voice.

She seemed unusually obedient tonight, so much so that her behavior caught Chen Yi a little off guard.

"I’m going now."

Chen Yi picked up the oil lamp.

Returning to the bedroom, Yin Tingxue was dressed only in a simple white garment. As soon as they entered, she climbed onto the bed, propped herself up, and struck a prepared pose.

Suppressing her embarrassment, she softened her voice and said,

"Come... come on..."

Chen Yi blinked and touched his chin, watching her.

Yin Tingxue fidgeted nervously, her delicate body trembling slightly.

Under his gaze, she grew even more flustered. Wasn’t this akin to a lamb walking into a tiger’s den?

Calculating her cycle, she realized these few days of yin imbalance would make conception unlikely. She resolved to please him proactively during this time to buy herself a little leeway. Once she mastered alchemy, she would no longer have to fear pregnancy.

"Don’t you... don’t you want it?"

Seeing his lack of response, Yin Tingxue nervously bit her lip, forcing herself to sway her hips and shift her posture.

Chen Yi slowly approached.

Yin Tingxue froze, her breath catching. The sensation of his broad hand pressing against her waist made her regret her decision as soon as she heard his footsteps approaching, but she still braced against the bedframe.

Soon, she froze again.

She saw Chen Yi gently lower her onto the bed and cover her with a quilt. The two nestled into the same blanket.

"Not tonight. Rest up."

Chen Yi smiled as he held her.

He wasn’t in the mood due to his somber thoughts and had promised to treat this cunning little fox better. Since she had been so obedient, he decided to let her relax for a night.

Tonight, he wouldn’t torment her.

This uncharacteristic kindness made Yin Tingxue uneasy. Except during her cycle, the bedframe in the bedroom always creaked at night.

"What’s the matter? Don’t like resting?"

Chen Yi playfully tapped her nose.

Should this little fox ever crave intimacy, he wouldn’t mind obliging her.

"No, no! Rest is good."

Yin Tingxue quickly replied.

After all the nightly bullying, having a chance to rest was a rare relief...

Thinking this, she tucked her neck in, adjusted her sleeping position, and quietly marveled at his thoughtfulness tonight.

But as she ruminated on this, just as she began to feel pleased, a cold realization jolted through her.

Had he already made up his mind?!

Yin Tingxue’s heart sank, her face lowered as she sighed, anguished.

It must be so.

Whenever he was kind to her, it always came with ulterior motives...

Like before, he had been so good to her, taking her to Qian Deng Temple, buying her books and delicacies, even promising to take her back to Yintai Temple... Yet in the end, wasn’t it all for the sake of her Ephemeral Flower?

The more Yin Tingxue thought, the more she suffered. Her eyes brimmed with tears, which she wiped away in secret beneath the blanket.

As the pain welled up, sleep overtook her unbidden.

Chen Yi, however, remained awake. When he unconsciously glanced down, he noticed streaks of tears on her cheeks.

"Crying again?"

Chen Yi murmured, gently brushing her tear stains.

Could it be she was moved to tears by his kindness?

With this thought, Chen Yi held the unfortunate girl who had been made his concubine a little closer.

She shifted restlessly in his embrace, exhaling as her nose twitched. Her brow alternately furrowed and smoothed out, only to furrow again moments later.

"Oh, she’s dreaming."

Chen Yi fondly observed her sleeping face. After some time, he couldn’t resist planting a light kiss on her forehead.

Yin Tingxue stirred slightly, her lips moving faintly as she mumbled in her sleep,

"In the past... you broke my Longevity Bridge...

Today, I’ll sever your meridians and annihilate... your entire clan..."

His movements froze instantly, and Chen Yi’s gaze grew colder.

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