Conversation Through The Huang Luan Mirror

• Chapter 23: Conversation Through the Huang Luan Mirror

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After lunch, everyone moved to the reception hall outside the palace.

Standing under the eaves, the old chancellor's face was as dark as ink.

Su Mu raised her eyebrows provocatively. The old chancellor cursed, "You damned mangy fox! Watch as I tear you to pieces!"

Su Mu scratched the tip of her ear, then blew on some imaginary dust in front of her mouth. "Come on, who's afraid of who? Old stubborn fool."

"You...you…"

"You what? Look at you, nothing but an old stutterer. You can't even talk properly, and you want to kill me?"

"Come on, come on, blah blah blah. Here I am, standing right here. Can you even hit me?"

Bai Shuangshuang suddenly felt a chill. So this fox had such a filthy mouth! Thank goodness she hadn't really angered it earlier.

Pei Xuanyin retracted her previous thought that the fox ran out of words during arguments.

Actually, Su Mu wasn't at a loss for words. After all, her second senior brother's foul mouth was constantly yammering in her ear. Even if she didn't want to listen, she'd remember plenty. It's just that she got shy around women. As for this old guy, no way would she humor him.

The old chancellor was so angry his beard stood straight. "Just wait until the emperor returns. I'll make sure to report you!"

Su Mu didn't care. Since she planned to confront the empress anyway, she now had no one to fear.

"Good... good..."

Pei Xuanyin couldn't help but express her concern, "Take care of yourself, Chancellor. Don't let your health suffer from anger."

Fu Shenxing widened his eyes, telling himself, "I'm too old to get angry. I need to live a few more years, so I must stay calm."

After a while, the old chancellor took out a golden token marked with Su Mu's teeth marks, placed it on the table, and bowed to Pei Xuanyin. "This old minister takes his leave."

Then he turned to Li Chengfeng and Bai Shuangshuang. "I apologize for my condition. Please excuse me."

Li Chengfeng and Bai Shuangshuang, who had watched the whole scene, felt uneasy.

Pei Xuanyin let out an awkward laugh. "Haha...actually, the fox is usually quite gentle. It's just that her mood hasn't been great recently…"

Li Chengfeng quickly stood up and bowed. "Your Highness, it's nothing."

At this moment, Xiao Li also entered from outside, holding something in her hands. "Your Highness, the Huang Luan Mirror."

Pei Xuanyin took the mirror, and Xiao Li left after bowing.

Pei Xuanyin sat back next to Su Mu. Her small hand glowed with a bright yellow light, forming a complex array. Su Mu watched, feeling dizzy from the intricate patterns. She always marveled at the way the people of Qizhou used spiritual energy.

Soon, the spiritual energy transformed through the array, taking on a fixed shape. The Huang Luan Mirror floated up, radiating light.

The mirror expanded, facing the four of them. Waves rippled across the light screen, revealing a face that Su Mu always wanted to strangle.

The scene on the other side was chaotic, with faint screams and roars in the background.

However, the empress remained calm, observing the four through the mirror.

Pei Xuanyin spoke, "Sister, the two disciples of the Yunluo Sect have arrived."

Li Chengfeng and Bai Shuangshuang stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The empress replied, "No need for formalities. You must have learned about the array from your master. I leave the safety of the palace in your hands while I deal with the demons."

Li Chengfeng assured, "Your Majesty, do not worry. Our master has entrusted us with the Yunluo Silk. Even if the demons attack, we can hold them off. Besides, the Yunluo Sect is committed to standing with the Dayong Court."

The empress waved her hand. "Time is of the essence. Set up the Shura Seven Kill Array quickly. The demons are acting strangely. All the captured disciples have soul seeds and cannot be interrogated. We must be prepared."

"Understood." Li Chengfeng bowed.

The empress then looked at Pei Xuanyin and Su Mu. "Once the matter with the Lingxi formation is settled, I'll return immediately. Stay within General Zilong's protection."

Pei Xuanyin nodded. "Alright, Sister. Don't worry."

The empress said no more. The Huang Luan Mirror dimmed and returned to Pei Xuanyin's hand.

Pei Xuanyin was surprised and smiled at Su Mu. "I thought you'd throw a tantrum when you saw my sister."

Su Mu shook her head. "There are more important things. Even though she's annoying, I won't mess things up when she's protecting the people."

Pei Xuanyin hugged Su Mu, rubbing her cheek against him. "You're the best, Foxy."

Su Mu gently moved her off and stood her up. "Let's focus on the task."

Pei Xuanyin pouted. "Alright."

She picked up the token from the table and led the group towards the imperial treasury.

As they got off the palanquin, Pei Xuanyin's guards saluted.

Pei Xuanyin turned to Li Chengfeng and Bai Shuangshuang. "Please wait here. Outsiders cannot enter the treasury."

"Of course, Your Highness."

Pei Xuanyin then hooked her arm around Su Mu's and led her inside.

Su Mu asked, "Didn't you say outsiders couldn't enter?"

Pei Xuanyin whispered in her ear, "You're not an outsider. Take anything you like. I rarely get to come here, not because my sister forbids it, but because those old elders of the clan are always watching."

Su Mu thought for a moment and then smiled. "Since you say so, I won't hold back."

Pei Xuanyin stood on tiptoe and patted Su Mu's fox ears. "No need to be polite."

Su Mu, worried about her lack of resources, felt her spirits lift.

The guard at the treasury was an old clan member, unkempt and rough-looking.

Pei Xuanyin bowed. "Greetings, Elder Mo."

The old man glanced at her from his recliner and grunted. "Leave your Qiankun Bag outside. You may only take the materials for the array. Do not touch anything else."

Pei Xuanyin smiled. "Understood."

The old man then glanced at Su Mu. "No pets allowed."

Who are you calling a pet? Su Mu almost lost it but held back to get into the treasury.

Pei Xuanyin shook her head. "Elder Mo, the materials are too many for one person. I need help."

"Besides, what harm can a little fox do?"

Su Mu nodded, looking innocent and harmless, even shaking her shackled anklets for effect. See? Harmless.

The old man waved impatiently. "You have half an hour."

Pei Xuanyin bowed and pulled Su Mu inside quickly.

"Foxy, we really can't take the Qiankun Bag. Let's focus on things we can eat—elixirs, spiritual materials…"

Su Mu nodded touching her lips close and whispered to Pei Xuanyin, "Don't worry, I have a way…"

To be continued.