Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 939 - 57: Serendipity

At the break of dawn, Lie Rou slowly awoke.

Last night, she seemed to have had a very long dream.

Ever since she started cultivating the Nine Turtle Technique, she had always slept well and rarely dreamed.

But last night, that dream felt so real and terrifying.

In the dream, she was surrounded by a sea of fire. Flames were everywhere, blocking her path as she tried to escape.

Just when she thought she would be trapped and perish in the sea of fire, a pair of hands suddenly reached out and rescued her.

Those were cold, strong hands, with distinct long fingers—a reassuring grip, much like Yue Nian’s back in the day.

Thinking of this, Lie Rou couldn’t help but smile bitterly. How could she connect the person in her dream with Yue Nian? Perhaps it was because she hadn’t seen Yue Nian for so long that she had such a hallucination.

Lie Rou checked herself over; the high fever from last night seemed to have subsided.

Her body felt dry and fresh; indeed, the dream was false.

As usual, upon waking in the morning, Lie Rou practiced the Nine Turtle Technique to calm her mind and keep her spirits high throughout the day.

Today, as she softly recited the Nine Turtle Technique, she suddenly discovered a Dark Pill within her body.

"What is this? How can there be a Dark Pill within me?" Lie Rou was surprised to find a round Dark Pill inside her, glowing and absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

Her body seemed to have undergone a transformation overnight.

She got out of bed and walked to the bronze mirror to take a look.

The reflection showed her radiant self; small wrinkles on her forehead and a couple of grey hair strands had all disappeared.

She looked as if she had reverted to her teenage years.

Such a sudden change had occurred overnight. Amazed, Lie Rou thought she might still be dreaming.

"Lady Lie, have you gotten up?" came a voice from outside the door, where Ye Huacheng was waiting.

Lie Rou hastily responded and, without dwelling further on what had happened to her, quickly dressed and exited the room.

Ye Huacheng was waiting outside, smiling brightly. Upon seeing Lie Rou, he paused in awe, an expression of admiration in his eyes.

Lie Rou’s appearance wasn’t the type that dazzled at first sight, yet she had her own charm, the kind that grew on people over time, making them find her refreshingly elegant.

Especially for Ye Huacheng, who was used to extravagance, it was rare to encounter such simplicity.

His initial invitation for Lie Rou through intrigue was meant to spend time with her over the next few days, not expecting the incident with Cang Dai.

Yue Nian was indifferent to Cang Dai, and Ye Huacheng, being the host, couldn’t neglect her. After finally appeasing the ’goddess aunt,’ he received a letter late last night from the City Lord.

The letter explained the City Lord’s intention to visit Huasha City and host a celebration banquet in honor of the Holy Dragon Riders’ triumphant battle at the Dimension Battlefield. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Ye Huacheng scoffed; others might not know that his Huasha City was adjacent to Four Symbols City. During the Demon Army’s invasion, he preferred to stay out of the chaos, watching the conflict from a safe distance across the Boundary River.

He was well aware of the Holy Dragon Riders being ambushed by the Sea Demon Clan at the Boundary River.

Such a ragtag army dared to boast of defeating the Demon Army—word of it going out would only result in ridicule.

Despite his contempt, Ye Huacheng dared not neglect Yue Potian’s intentions. The letter also mentioned that the Cangdai Goddess’s eightieth birthday was approaching, requesting Ye Huacheng to combine the celebration banquet with her birthday celebration, ensuring it would be glamorous.

Ye Huacheng needed to plan the banquet, draft guest lists, and send invitations. Though not skilled in calligraphy in his youth, he had once seen Lie Rou instructing a few maids on writing and was captivated by her exquisite penmanship.

Thus, he sought her early that morning.

Greeted by Lie Rou that morning, Ye Huacheng wasn’t sure if it was the dawn’s haze, but the Lady before him had lips as red as roses and bright, expressive eyes that seemed to speak—through his busyness in managing city affairs, he hadn’t thought the beauty was so striking.

Upon closer observation, Ye Huacheng noticed the pure, distinct aura of the Holy Beast emanating from her.

A Dark Pill! Her body had already birthed a Nine Turtle Technique Pill.

Ye Huacheng’s discovery filled him with utter delight.

Though the Nine Turtle is last among the Four Great Holy Beasts, it’s not for lack of strength but due to the challenging cultivation process, being much slower than other Holy Beasts.

Other Holy Beasts, including the Sun Dragon Clan, typically take five hundred years to condense a Dark Pill, but for the Nine Turtle Clan, it can take a thousand, five thousand, or even ten thousand years to form one.

Yet once formed, the Dark Pill has miraculous effects.

It greatly enhances the cultivation of anyone practicing Dual Cultivation with her. If one were to swallow a ten-thousand-year Nine Turtle Pill, legend has it they’d directly break into the Body Seizing Realm and reach the Undying God Realm.

Though only legend, it stands to reason. Lie Rou had not yet cultivated her Nine Turtle Pill for long, but with proper nurturing over ten thousand years, she would become the ultimate resource for Ye Huacheng’s breakthrough!

Eyes shining with ambition, Lie Rou noticed his unusual behavior and gently called, "Lord Ye, is there something you need from me?"

Ye Huacheng then recalled his purpose, awkwardly smiling, and explained his request.

Lie Rou, hearing it was only helping write invitations, obliged without hesitation.

"I have another matter I need help with. Cang Dai Goddess has been here several days, arriving in haste with only a few maids for everyday needs, leaving behind maids skilled in hairdressing. I’ve been single for years and lack a suitable maid in my mansion. I noticed your coiffure is done excellently; could you assist the Cang Dai Goddess with her hair once and instruct her maids afterward?" Ye Huacheng asked with difficulty.

"Not a problem. I’ve stayed in the City Lord Mansion for several days, freeloading. It’s only right to offer my assistance, and I assure you, Lie Rou will do her utmost," Lie Rou responded cheerfully, without any complaint about helping the Cang Dai Goddess do her hair.

She had been pondering how to get closer to the Sect Leader.

Rumor had it the Cang Dai Goddess and the Sect Leader of the Sun Dragon Clan were engaged. Following the Cang Dai Goddess meant more opportunities to meet the Sect Leader.

Lie Rou thought determinedly, should she have the chance, she’d surely inquire about Yue Nian’s whereabouts from the Sect Leader.

While Ye Huacheng and Lie Rou engaged in courteous exchanges, their minds were elsewhere—Lie Rou considering how to learn of her husband Yue Nian’s whereabouts, while Ye Huacheng pondered winning over the lovely lady.

Meanwhile, Yue Jinghua, unable to bear waiting any longer, decided to infiltrate the City Lord Mansion to inquire about Lie Changgong’s whereabouts.