557: Chapter 557 Borrowing

"Husband, don't worry. Her Ladyship's intention is not to come in person, but as a Dharma Image."

Seeing Liu Xuan frown, You Ruo explained, "She said she has something important to discuss with you, but if you do not agree, she will not force the matter."

Liu Xuan continued walking forward, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Do you know what she wants to do?"

"Her Ladyship said it is related to Daoist Lord Lihuo and Tong Xiao, but the details are unclear," You Ruo replied.

'Daoist Lord Lihuo and Tong Xiao!'

'What exactly is Ghost Queen Lianyue planning?'

Liu Xuan pondered for a long time before instructing, "When will she come?"

"Any time. She said as long as you nod your head, the time and place are up to you," You Ruo said.

"Tonight, Yin Sha Hall. Bring her over."

"Yes!"

You Ruo cupped her hands to receive the order and transformed into a plume of black smoke, sinking into the ground.

...

Night.

The Yin Sha Hall beneath the Liu Residence.

Today, the Yin Sha Hall was different from usual. Stars were reflected above the hall, a strange red sun sat in the center, and faint purple electric flashes were hidden in the Void Realm.

You Ruo led a woman dressed in white with white hair, appearing as if shrouded in a layer of moonlight, into the hall.

Ghost Queen Lianyue paused her steps and looked up at the strange red sun and the electric flashes in the Void Realm.

'She really is a hidden great Cultivator; such treasures are not something a Mortal can control!'

"Let's go."

After watching for a moment, she instructed You Ruo beside her as if she were the master.

Arriving at the main hall, You Ruo stood guard outside. "My husband is inside. Please enter, Your Ladyship!"

Ghost Queen Lianyue did not stop and entered the hall directly. "Junior Ghost King Lian Yue pays respects to Senior!"

She stopped at the bottom of the hall, bowed respectfully, then looked up at Liu Xuan sitting above, carefully observing his reaction.

Liu Xuan looked down at Ghost Queen Lianyue. She was dressed in moon-white, her wide sleeves hanging lightly, her long hair pure white as if covered in a layer of Shuang Xue. Her face was exquisite, her nose bridge elegant, and her lip color as pale as cherry blossoms. Standing there, she looked like a moon goddess descended to the world.

Her beauty was one thing, but she was also a Soul Transformation Ghost Queen who controlled a Ghost Realm. With the addition of her status, she was doubly stunning, making even Liu Xuan feel a stir in his heart!

Fortunately, Liu Xuan had a high resistance to female charms; even though he was moved, he did not show it too obviously.

"Fellow Daoist Ghost King Lian Yue, there's no need for testing. I am merely a Cultivator who has just broken through to the Early Stage of the Nascent Soul realm. I don't deserve the title of Senior."

The so-called lie must be mixed with truth and falsehood to truly deceive others.

Sometimes, telling the truth makes people disbelieve it even more, instead confirming their own suspicions.

He did not dwell on the matter to avoid revealing any flaws. Liu Xuan went straight to the point and asked:

"Since Fellow Daoist Ghost King Lian Yue has come in person, you must have a grand plan. Why not speak your mind?"

"Since Senior's time is precious, I will speak plainly. I wish to borrow your son, Tong Xiao."

??? Liu Xuan was stunned! Then he frowned. "You had better explain yourself more clearly!"

"Senior, please don't misunderstand!"

Ghost Queen Lianyue quickly explained, "I don't intend to harm your son. I only want to use him to force Daoist Lord Lihuo to come to the Southern Border."

Before Liu Xuan could ask further, she continued, "I'm sure Senior has noticed that Demon Saint Xuanyu and I have formed an alliance, and our goal is Daoist Lord Lihuo."

"Your son Liu Tongxiao possesses a Rank 5 Bloodline and is Daoist Lord Lihuo's designated natal spirit beast. If he is captured, I'm sure Daoist Lord Lihuo won't be able to sit still."

After finishing, Ghost King Lian Yue stared intently at Liu Xuan. Previously, she had not wanted to get involved with him to avoid being inexplicably implicated.

But later she realized this matter could not bypass Liu Xuan at all. This time, borrowing Liu Tongxiao was not only to force Daoist Lord Lihuo to the Southern Border but also to test Liu Xuan's intentions.

With Liu Xuan as a variable, Ghost Queen Lianyue could never feel at ease without understanding his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that Demon Saint Xuanyu had offered so much, she might have even considered backing out.

"As far as I know, the Pioneering War forbids the participation of other Soul Transformation forces; otherwise, it would provoke the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain or even the Central State Dao Court to act. Are you not afraid?" Liu Xuan asked.

"Senior misunderstands. I won't take action; I'm merely creating a fair duel for Demon Saint Xuanyu and Daoist Lord Lihuo. The Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain would not move against me for this."

There was something Ghost Queen Lianyue did not say: so what if she did take action? Within the Black Death Marsh, it would not be as easy for the Beast Taming Sect to move against her as it was against Demon Saint Xuanyu.

"A fair duel!" Liu Xuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you have arrangements at Biyou Pool?"

Ghost King Lian Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, thinking to herself, 'He really does know!'

"Correct! It is Biyou Pool." Ghost King Lian Yue did not hide it and spoke plainly, "When Daoist Lord Lihuo arrives, I will handle the formation, and Demon Saint Xuanyu will personally deal with him..."

Ghost Queen Lianyue explained the general plan she and Demon Saint Xuanyu had.

Liu Xuan's heart stirred upon hearing this. If their plan succeeded, regardless of whether Demon Saint Xuanyu or Daoist Lord Lihuo won, it would be a good opportunity for Peach Blossom to achieve a Breakthrough.

If both sides were injured or died together, after Peach Blossom's Breakthrough, they might even take the opportunity to seize the entire Endless Demon Court.

Ghost Queen Lianyue's plan to borrow Tong Xiao also benefited Liu Xuan, as it happened to solve a problem he had been worried about.

Tong Xiao possessed a Rank 6 Top-tier Bloodline. Outsiders could not see it, but it certainly would not escape Daoist Lord Lihuo's eyes. Once it was seen through, the consequences would be unpredictable.

Having him captured by the Endless Demon Court would perfectly solve this issue.

However, Tong Xiao could not actually go to the Endless Demon Court or the Black Death Marsh. Even Demon Saint Xuanyu and Ghost Queen Lianyue would covet a Rank 6 Top-tier Bloodline, and he would not feel at ease.

"My son Liu Tongxiao can cooperate with you to pressure Daoist Lord Lihuo, but I have two requirements."

"First, Tong Xiao cannot be taken from the Liu Residence or even Star Immortal City. It can only happen while he is with Li Xihe."

"Second, I will handle this personally. Liu Tongxiao will not go with any of you. I will arrange for him to be in a secret location myself. You only need to cooperate with the Demon Court to create the illusion that he was captured."

After hearing what Liu Xuan said, Ghost Queen Lianyue nodded slightly. "It's possible, but the details need to be finalized properly."

"Although Li Xihe's cultivation is poor, she carries Dao Lord Li Huo's Decree, which can summon a Dharma Image for a short time. It will not be easy to create the illusion of Liu Tongxiao being captured by the Yao Race right under her nose."

"Furthermore, Liu Tongxiao has a Divine Soul Mark left by Daoist Lord Lihuo, which allows his general location to be sensed. If he doesn't go to the Demon Court, there will be a risk of exposure."

"No matter!" Liu Xuan said confidently, "You only need to cooperate; I will handle the rest properly."

"As long as Senior knows what he's doing. Feel free to instruct me on whatever needs to be done."

Ghost Queen Lianyue maintained a very low profile. From the way Liu Xuan looked at her and the natural confidence he displayed, she was certain that even if Liu Xuan was not a Late Stage Soul Transformation great Cultivator, he definitely had the background of one.

This kind of confidence was not something a person putting up a front could fake!