Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 931 - 49: A Fortunate Mishap

Women are like water, some are gentle, others are scorching like fire.

Ye Huacheng has seen countless beauties in his life and prides himself on being a master in the matters of love, but only after meeting Lie Rou did he realize that there could be such a woman in the world.

"How about it? She looks as delicate and fragile as a white lotus, making people want to move forward and embrace her. Like you, I was deceived by her seemingly harmless appearance," Yin Niang took Ye Huacheng into a secret chamber.

The secret chamber was next to Lie Rou’s quarters, and through a peephole, one could see the situation in her room.

Lie Rou sat alone by the window, staring blankly at the bright moon outside. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Her beautiful profile, bathed in the moonlight, was like a meticulously carved white jade Bodhisattva, making it hard for anyone to look away.

Seeing Lie Rou, Ye Huacheng couldn’t help but be captivated by the unique charm between a girl and a young woman that emanated from her, showing a slightly infatuated expression.

Seeing Ye Huacheng’s expression, Yin Niang felt a pang of jealousy.

When she first encountered Lie Rou in the city, Yin Niang thought she had found a treasure and persuaded her with sweet words to come to the Moonlight Pavilion.

As soon as the person entered the Moonlight Pavilion, Yin Niang revealed her true intentions, forcing Lie Rou to entertain guests in the building.

Lie Rou was naturally unwilling, but Yin Niang was not one to be trifled with. She used the methods she typically employed to tame disobedient women from the Alien Race, calling upon a few guards to try and overpower Lie Rou.

Having run the Moonlight Pavilion in Huasha City, Yin Niang had seen all kinds of women, from chaste martyrs to those who caused scenes, or even those who played the pity card, and she tamed them all.

But who would have thought that Lie Rou would be a formidable challenge?

"When I first encountered her, I had clearly determined that she was an ordinary person without any Dark Power. But when those guards approached her, none could get near. It’s truly strange, and I have no idea what kind of cultivation technique she practices," Yin Niang sighed.

She ordered a few guards to advance and try to force Lie Rou, but they couldn’t get near her. Every time they came within ten steps of her, it was as if they hit a wall. No matter how tough they were, they ended up with heads bloodied from the attempt.

Moreover, the stronger one’s cultivation, the more severe the injury they suffered as they advanced.

At first, Lie Rou was somewhat fearful, but eventually, after realizing that Yin Niang’s people posed no real threat to her, she grew bold.

She didn’t leave, staying at the Moonlight Pavilion, enjoying good food and drink, with fine clothes and accommodations. The longer Lie Rou stayed, the more money Yin Niang spent on her.

Yin Niang was almost driven to vomiting blood in rage, which led her to plan to give Lie Rou to Yue Nian on the night of his and Ye Huacheng’s visit. But as Yue Nian didn’t come, it was Ye Huacheng who did.

"Haha, Yin Niang, you did find a treasure. This woman, I, the City Lord, want her. Whatever she’s spent these days in your place, put it on my tab," Ye Huacheng observed for a moment, his delight growing more apparent.

Yin Niang couldn’t discern Lie Rou’s cultivation technique, but as the Golden Giant Dragon, how could Ye Huacheng not?

What Lie Rou practiced was a very unique cultivation technique, the Nine Turtle Technique of the Chen Wu Clan.

Earlier, Changsun Gongyang of Four Symbols City also practiced the Nine Turtle Technique, but due to his ordinary aptitude, he only reached the third layer after ten thousand years, achieving invulnerability but was very fragile in the aspect of the Divine Soul. Consequently, Yue Jinghua refined his Divine Essence and took control of him.

Lie Rou initially practiced the Nine Turtle Technique because Yue Jinghua wanted her to forget about Yue Nian’s departure, training her in this Xuan Technique Heart Method, renowned for its health benefits.

With a chaste and virtuous nature, and a heart like a clear mirror, Lie Rou unknowingly excelled at the Nine Turtle Technique due to her constitution and character, aided by the Green Liquid provided by Yue Jinghua.

Over the years, she unknowingly reached the Fourth Level of the Nine Turtle Technique, the legendary "Mirror Shift" realm. This realm turned Lie Rou into a mirror, incapable of active offense, but excellent for defense.

In perilous situations, any Dark Skill or attack approaching within ten steps of her would be entirely rebounded.

Not to mention Yin Niang’s unreliable subordinates, even if a master of the Dan Realm came, Lie Rou could still temporarily ensure her safety.

But the "Mirror Shift" of the Nine Turtle Technique isn’t entirely flawless.

When faced with a master of the Body Seizing Realm, its effectiveness drastically diminishes, only rebounding fifty percent of the damage, leaving the practitioner to bear the remaining fifty percent.

Given Lie Rou’s current cultivation level, if she encounters a master of the Body Seizing Realm, just one move would be lethal to her.

Fortunately, even in the Moon Plane, Body Seizing masters are rare, and there’s certainly none in Yin Niang’s Moonlight Pavilion, which is why Yin Niang suffered a setback with Lie Rou.

However, what truly delighted Ye Huacheng wasn’t Lie Rou’s beauty, but the Nine Turtle Technique she cultivated.

As a docile Holy Beast, the Nine Turtles are not only long-lived but also the most suitable for dual cultivation with other Holy Beasts.

Especially for Dark Practitioners who have reached the fourth level of the Nine Turtle Technique, other Holy Beasts can achieve significantly shortened cultivation times and rapid progress in cultivation by dual cultivating with them.

Currently, in the Chenwu Clan, not a single woman has advanced beyond the fourth level of the Nine Turtles.

Yet here stands before him a woman who has not only reached the Fourth Level of the Nine Turtle Technique but also possesses the looks and temperament Ye Huacheng favors. Such a heaven-sent treasure, how could Ye Huacheng not rejoice?

"But City Lord, this woman seems fragile but has a strong will. If you want to take her away and she is unwilling, she might resist to the death," Yin Niang said, seeing Ye Huacheng’s determination to take Lie Rou away, she reluctantly agreed to his request.

"No harm, I have my ways to make her come with me," Ye Huacheng straightened his attire, left the secret room, and gently knocked on Lie Rou’s door.

Lie Rou, lost in thought, was interrupted by the knock. Assuming it was Yin Niang’s people, she stood up vigilantly and retrieved the True Dragon Dagger from her sleeve, secretly aiming it at the door. "It’s late, whatever you have to say, let’s talk tomorrow."

Ye Huacheng detected the caution in Lie Rou’s voice. "Miss, I am Ye Huacheng, the City Lord of Huasha City. I heard you’re looking for someone, and perhaps I can offer some assistance."

Upon hearing that the person was the City Lord of Huasha City, Lie Rou didn’t immediately trust him and instinctively retorted, "Hua’er said that men’s words cannot be trusted. How do you prove you are the City Lord of Huasha City?"