Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1460: 1419: Seeing Through

Chapter 1460: Chapter 1419: Seeing Through

“That’s so sour, do you usually eat these things?”

“Sour? I can’t taste anything. I completely lost my sense of taste when I was in my teens. No matter what it is, I can’t taste any flavor.”

“It’s both sour and bitter. This is totally unripe, isn’t it? Where did you buy it?”

“I don’t know, Shadow brought it.”

Lu Chuan rolled his eyes and said disdainfully, “Shadow must have pocketed the money. I advise you to check up on him properly.”

“You can only say that in front of me. If Shadow hears it, he will surely give you a lesson.”

Kong Zhaozhao covered her face and chuckled, then poured Lu Chuan a glass of wine and continued, “You’ve been progressing quite fast recently. In just a few days, you’ve broken through to Golden Core Third Layer.”

“Of course, Old Mu praised me as a promising talent. It’s just a pity I got delayed by someone like Chen Nong. Anyway, we’ve talked enough; I should be heading back. Can you prepare some dishes to go with the wine tomorrow? Who in their right mind drinks without eating something?”

“You’ve already been fasting, so why do you still have these cravings?”

“You don’t get it; this is called enjoying life. Otherwise, let me ask you, what is the purpose of your life?”

Asked this question, Kong Zhaozhao paused, thought for a moment, and tentatively replied, “Naturally, it’s for cultivation.”

“Then what is cultivation for? Everything has a purpose, right? Is your aim simply for cultivation? Fame, fortune, beautiful women, these are all purposes.

As for my purpose, it’s naturally to taste all the world’s delicacies. If you don’t even know what you want to do, then life is a failure. I’m off now; see you tomorrow. Don’t forget to prepare some dishes to go with the wine.”

With that, Lu Chuan drank the last glass clean, patted his backside, and got up to leave. Watching Lu Chuan’s retreating figure, Kong Zhaozhao suddenly smiled.

“Dishes… to go with wine?”

Looking at the leftover wine in the cup, Kong Zhaozhao curiously took a small sip. The taste was quite spicy; no wonder dishes were needed to go with it, otherwise, it was indeed somewhat hard to swallow.

However, in the whole Penglai Immortal Sect, it’s probably hard to find anyone else with the same hobby as Lu Chuan.

“It’s really strange.”

…

Elsewhere, leaving Little Frost Peak, Lu Chuan’s spiritual power surged, quickly expelling the alcohol from his body. He took a long breath.

“Though I’ve wasted too much time, these past half month hasn’t been entirely fruitless.”

Lu Chuan learned from Kong Zhaozhao that the Sect Master of Penglai Immortal Sect had left a secret realm when he departed, and quite a few treasures are stored there. As for the location of that secret realm, Kong Zhaozhao didn’t specify, but Lu Chuan guessed it must be the place emanating the Heavenly Pendant energy.

Of course, to avoid arousing Kong Zhaozhao’s suspicions, Lu Chuan didn’t ask for too many details, casually mentioning it as idle chat after drinking.

Yes, the relationship between Lu Chuan and Kong Zhaozhao has rapidly grown closer in these days of interaction, now almost counting as confidants.

After all, besides her subordinates, Kong Zhaozhao practically has no friends, spending all her time on Little Frost Peak. Saying she’s not lonely would be a lie. Finally having someone like Qin Tao, it’s natural they quickly became friends.

It’s also during this interaction that Lu Chuan can basically determine that Kong Zhaozhao’s nature isn’t wicked.

Since she was inflicted with the Frost Poison, she has stayed on Little Frost Peak for twenty years, hardly interacting with the outside world. Her temperament is similar to a child’s, wildly expressing joy and shedding tears when sad.

More importantly, she seems to have no particularly deep scheming.

Though very cautious with strangers, once familiar, she has no defensiveness.

Of course, Shadow remains very distrustful of Lu Chuan, believing that being close to Kong Zhaozhao must have hidden motives, hence he remains very guarded. But Lu Chuan simply ignores him.

Your lady trusts me; what are you worried about?

“However, where exactly is this secret realm hidden?”

During this period, Lu Chuan has practically scouted all of Penglai Immortal Sect’s hundreds of peaks, yet hasn’t found a trace of any secret realm, increasingly troubling Lu Chuan.

Unknowingly, he has been in Penglai Immortal Domain for twenty days now. Saying he’s not anxious would be a lie.

The death of Penglai Immortal Sect’s Vice Sect Leader isn’t a secret; the secular world is even buzzing that Lu Chuan killed the Vice Sect Leader of Penglai Immortal Domain. With the Sect Master traveling outside, surely he’s aware of this, and Lu Chuan is somewhat worried that the Sect Master might target his family and friends.

“I must hurry.”

By the time dawn broke, Lu Chuan returned to Sky-Reaching Peak in an orderly fashion but didn’t find a trace of Old Mu. Searching the whole mountain, he couldn’t sense Mu Changchen’s presence, and he couldn’t help but furrow his brow, growing more puzzled.

Upon returning to his room, Lu Chuan found a large box that had somehow appeared, with a Sound-Transmitting Jade left on top. Picking up the Sound-Transmitting Jade and infusing spiritual power, Mu Changchen’s voice filled the room.

“Haha, you brat, I couldn’t find you last night. I wanted to wait for you, but my body could not wait. I have a few things to tell you, so I left you a Sound-Transmitting Jade.

You brat, if I were you, I’d definitely not linger too long in Penglai Immortal Domain. But perhaps those fools can’t imagine you have the guts to sneak into Penglai Immortal Domain, right?

In the box are some treasures I’ve left for you. It’s uncertain if they’ll catch your eye; keep them if they’re useful, toss them if they’re not.

I feel my time is coming to an end. I wanted to accompany you a bit more, but it seems unfeasible. I’m going into seclusion; if I succeed, I’ll return to help you with your ploy. If not, then Sky-Reaching Peak is yours. Having been a mentor to you, giving you some things as mementos feels just right, doesn’t it, Lu Chuan?”

Hearing the last sentence made Lu Chuan’s face darken.

Mu Changchen actually saw through his Facial Transformation Technique?

But… why?

Bear in mind, Lu Chuan is a Spirit Dividing Realm cultivator; breaking his disguise requires more than being in Spirit Dividing Realm. How did Mu Changchen accomplish it?

Perhaps guessing Lu Chuan’s thoughts, the Sound-Transmitting Jade continued, “I imagine you’re curious how I saw through your Facial Transformation Technique, right? Haha, this is a long story; explaining in detail might run out of time. You just need to know there’s no one else besides me who saw through you.

As for what you’re planning, I can guess somewhat. Well, after so many years, Penglai Immortal Domain has enjoyed peace for too long. It’s time for someone to stir things up!

I’m very much looking forward to havoc you will wreak by the time I’m out of seclusion.

However, it seems it may be challenging.”