novel-bin Chapter 71 A Long-Awaited Invitation
Chapter 71 A Long-Awaited Invitation
Faced with the overwhelming murderous aura, Dai Youheng thought to himself, "Perfect timing!"
The Golden Gang Evil-Repelling Body Technique is in full operation!
In an instant, an invisible vortex seemed to appear within his body, emanating a more ancient, noble, and domineering fierce aura!
The Fiendish Spirit that surged into the body was immediately met with its nemesis in the face of this true "King of Fiends" aura. It became timid, trembling, and even let out a series of invisible wails before being mercilessly devoured and refined by the golden vortex!
A pale golden luster emanated from beneath Dai Youheng's skin. His muscles, bones, meridians, and even blood emitted a series of subtle hums, becoming more resilient and powerful by refining the pure energy brought by the ferocious aura.
Electrolux isn't the only one in this world capable of purifying the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade; Dai Youheng's Evil-Repelling Technique can do the same.
However, this process is far more brutal and direct than the gentle purification of Electrolux, and also much more painful, like having countless steel needles inserted into the body and stirred around, but the resulting improvement in physical strength is also much more rapid and significant.
Once he has completely absorbed the malevolent energy within the carving knife, he will be able to absorb the immense life energy and spiritual essence contained within the "Gold of Life" without any hindrance. At that time, his physical strength and spiritual power will experience a tremendous leap forward!
As night deepened, golden light and dark blue-black aura intertwined and flickered in the hotel room. Dai Youheng, like an old monk in deep meditation, endured the pain while also enjoying the thrill of his strength gradually increasing. His path to becoming a powerful figure had never stopped.
Just as Dai Youheng was fully engaged in circulating the "Golden Gang Evil-Repelling Body" in a secluded hotel, devouring and refining the malevolent energy accumulated over thousands of years in the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade, deep within the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace, in a brightly lit and magnificent palace, Princess Xu Jiujiu was listening to her subordinates' reports.
"Your Highness, our people have confirmed that Dai Youheng has arrived in Xingluo City," a man dressed as a court guard, exuding a capable air, said respectfully, kneeling on one knee.
Xu Jiujiu was elegantly sipping a cup of fragrant tea when she heard this. Her slender fingers paused slightly, and a perfectly timed look of surprise appeared on her beautiful face, which then turned into a knowing smile with a hint of amusement.
"Oh, so fast?" She gently put down her teacup, her voice melodious and pleasant. "I thought it would take him at least two days to receive my letter and rush back from Shrek Academy. I didn't expect... him to be so impatient."
She was unaware that Dai Youheng had already taken leave from Shrek Academy, and even less aware that his primary purpose for this trip was to seize the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife.
In her view, there was only one explanation for Dai Youheng's rapid appearance in Xingluo City: he was reacting to her "kind" summons with unusual enthusiasm and urgency!
That's why he rushed over immediately, perfectly matching the image of the "lovestruck simp" in her mind.
It was yet another twist of fate, a funny misunderstanding. She never imagined that Dai Youheng had never seen that letter.
Actually, the letter is still in the hands of the Lan sisters. Since Dai Youheng is not at the academy, they have kept it on his behalf and plan to give it to him when he returns to the academy.
"Where is he living now? Has he returned to the White Tiger Duke's mansion, or is he with his teachers and classmates at Shrek Academy?" Xu Jiujiu asked with great interest.
"Your Highness, neither is the case," the guard replied. "He is alone and has checked into an ordinary hotel called 'Qingfeng Garden' in the south of the city."
"Alone? Staying in a small hotel?" Xu Jiujiu raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which then turned into approval. "It seems he's a bit smarter than I thought."
After a moment's thought, she assumed she understood Dai Youheng's intention.
Now, Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin have both suffered severe injuries; one's hand has been crippled, and the other's very essence has been damaged, ruining his future.
The person most furious and unable to accept this outcome, besides Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger, was probably the Duchess from the Zhu family, who was already in poor health.
That lady was stubborn and domineering. How could she tolerate her two legitimate sons becoming half-crippled, while allowing her illegitimate son, Dai Youheng, whom she had always looked down upon, to have the opportunity to seize the hereditary dukedom?
She was already in poor health, and she would definitely use every means to suppress or even eliminate Dai Youheng in the limited time she had left, in order to clear the way for her biological son.
Dai Youheng chose not to return to the Duke's mansion at this moment precisely to avoid directly confronting the Duchess's sharp edge and to avoid unnecessary targeting and sabotage.
"Knowing when to avoid confrontation and prepare for the next move, he's certainly improved quite a bit," Xu Jiujiu murmured to himself, his smile deepening. Such a pawn, who has some brains, is deeply devoted to him, and may even inherit the dukedom in the future, seems more valuable than he had anticipated.
She pondered for a moment, then made up her mind and instructed, "Go and send an invitation to Dai Youheng, in my name, to invite him to my princess's residence. You can use a slightly more friendly tone."
"Yes, sir!" The guard acknowledged the order, bowed, and immediately withdrew to carry out the princess's command.
Silence returned to the palace. After a long while, she slowly rose, walked to the carved window, and gazed at the bright moonlight streaming in. As if talking to herself, she murmured, "Dai Youheng, this time, I'm giving you a chance to rise to the top in one step. You mustn't disappoint me."
Her eyes gleamed with calculation and anticipation, as if she could already see Dai Youheng, who was completely obedient to her, ascend to the position of Duke of White Tiger, and she, by controlling him, would indirectly hold the military power of the most powerful Western Group Army of the Star Luo Empire firmly in her hands.
Meanwhile, inside a room at the Qingfengyuan Hotel.
The golden and black light around Dai Youheng gradually subsided, and the dark color on the Soul Devouring Carving Blade seemed to fade slightly. Under the tempering of the fierce aura, his body became even stronger.
He let out a long sigh of relief, just as he was about to take the plunge and begin to guide the "life-gold" energy within the carving knife, when there was a soft knock on the door.
With a slight sweep of his mental energy, he sensed that the person outside the door was an unfamiliar person dressed as a court attendant.
Dai Youheng frowned slightly, put away his carving knife, and got up to open the door.
"Are you young master Dai Youheng?" The servant outside the door bowed respectfully and presented a beautifully crafted invitation card with gold lettering and a faint fragrance. "This is an invitation sent by Her Highness Princess Jiujiu. She invites you to her princess residence for a chat."
Dai Youheng took the invitation, opened it and glanced at it. The content was nothing more than some polite invitations, but the three characters "Xu Jiujiu" at the end were particularly clear.
A barely perceptible glint of amusement flashed in his eyes.
Xu Jiujiu? She's certainly well-informed; she found out as soon as I entered the city. And she even invited me to the palace? What's this woman up to now?
"Understood." Dai Youheng replied expressionlessly, casually placing the invitation on the table beside him. "Reporting to Your Highness, I will certainly attend the invitation when I have free time."
He wanted to see what this princess of the Star Luo Empire wanted, specifically seeking out him, her sycophantic illegitimate son. Perhaps he could glean some unexpected benefits from it?