Mu Qiuyao perked up at this. "Kid, you said you also know the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture. Why haven't you used it? Or maybe you have, and we just didn't notice?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her pupils contracted, and then she revealed a surprised and bashful expression.
"Could it be... you used it on me too? Oh dear... no wonder I've been finding you more and more pleasing lately…
You, you actually have such thoughts about me... This is too much... I wasn't mentally prepared at all...
How could you do this? How will I face anyone if this gets out?
Forget it, it's too late to say anything now, isn't it? I've already been branded with a Slave Mark, so I can only be at your mercy.
Whatever you want to do, I can't stop you. I can only be at your disposal for the rest of my life..."
As she spoke, she intentionally glanced at Yu Xiyan, her eyes filled with provocation.
Teasing your husband right in front of you.
This feeling was truly exhilarating.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Yu Xiyan's expression slightly changed, and she looked at Mu Qiuyao with a hint of displeasure.
As for Shen Zhao, his eyes narrowed into a thin line, and he looked at Mu Qiuyao's performance speechlessly, thinking: Why does this woman have so much drama? No, if this continues, I won't be able to handle it either, I should take the initiative to get to the point.
So he replied directly, "I think you've misunderstood. It's true that I've seen the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture, but I didn't say I would cultivate it."
"Such a powerful ability, and you're not cultivating it? What are you thinking?"
Mu Qiuyao was becoming increasingly unable to understand Shen Zhao.
"Or are you just talking big? How could anyone not be tempted by a secret technique like the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture, which rivals the Great Dao?"
Yu Xiyan also waited quietly for Shen Zhao's answer.
Shen Zhao smiled, "What secret technique rivals the Great Dao? In my opinion, it's just some despicable, low-class stuff. Imagine, you can plant a Slave Mark on someone you trust.
That person is definitely mentally ill. Although I, Shen, am not a gentleman, I really can't stand this disgusting stuff!"
"Then you can use the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture to enslave your enemies. Isn't that great?"
"Since they're enemies, why not just destroy them on a physical level? Why keep them around to cultivate feelings?"
"Physical level? What's that? Never mind, what you said makes some sense. Is there a way to break this Slave Mark?"
Mu Qiuyao's eyes were filled with anticipation. In her previous life, she was planted with a Slave Mark by Lin Feng, and she became a plaything in his cage.
Reviving, she had to eliminate all the factors that were unfavorable to her, especially the terrifying and chilling Myriad Dao Slave Scripture.
Shen Zhao, however, smiled and casually said, "Breaking this Myriad Dao Slave Scripture isn't difficult. The best way is to directly kill the dog who applied the Slave Mark."
Mu Qiuyao sneered, "Do you think anyone who has been branded with a Slave Mark would still have the will to kill that person?"
"Then there's only the second method: either yourself, or with the help of others, to remove the slave mark."
"How is that possible?"
"Why is it impossible? The Great Dao says that all things are natural, they complement each other, and they restrain each other. This is an unchanging law.
Even in the Immortal Realm, there is no invincible cultivation technique or battle skill. As long as you understand the principles and characteristics, you can naturally find a suitable method to counter it."
After saying that, he got up and walked in front of Ning Ruoxue, who looked dazed, and gently pressed his hand against her forehead.
Instantly, the Slave Mark branded deep within the souls appeared clearly before everyone.
"This is the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture?"
Yu Xiyan trembled uncontrollably at the sight.
In her previous life, she had, by chance, seen the same mark flickering between her brows in a glazed mirror.
But she hadn't taken it seriously, thinking it was just a reaction from cultivating the "Phoenix Overlord's Pride Technique" at a deeper level.
Now, she realized that Lin Feng had unknowingly planted a Slave Mark on her back then.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiyan's face turned several degrees colder.
Just then, Shen Zhao let out a playful "tsk, tsk, tsk" sound: "I found it strange, since both sides loved each other and were willing to be together privately,
"Why resort to such underhanded methods to keep someone by your side? Ultimately, it's just that the one who placed the mark doesn't trust their partner."
Yu Xiyan felt a hollowness in her heart upon hearing this.
She slowly lowered her head, her hands clenching her skirt tightly.
Mu Qiuyao urged, "Young man, don't dawdle. Tell me quickly, how do I remove this mark!"
"Wait a moment, let me examine it more closely. Hopefully, the Slave Seed hasn't taken root in the soul yet, otherwise, it'll be more troublesome to deal with."
Yu Xiyan couldn't help but ask, "You mean, the Slave Mark will take root and sprout over time?"
Shen Zhao: "That's right. It's like scattering seeds in the ground. As time passes, they gradually mature and spread. That's when it becomes troublesome to handle."
He spoke these words calmly, but his heart was filled with a storm.
In his previous life, what price did Shen Zhao pay to remove the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture that had taken root deep within Yu Xiyan's soul? Yu Xiyan would likely never understand.
At this moment, Ning Ruoxue suddenly spoke, "You're saying Afeng planted a Slave Mark in the depths of my soul?"
"That's right, but fortunately, your Slave Mark isn't deeply rooted, so removing it won't be difficult."
Upon hearing this, Ning Ruoxue's expression grew even colder: "Why remove it? Even if it was his doing, I'd do it willingly!"
Shen Zhao scoffed, "It's not that I don't want to applaud your touching love story, but when I think of Lin Feng's face,
and then imagine the scene of you two kissing, I'm sorry, it's too beautiful. I really can't say such insincere words!"
"Afeng became like this because of you!" Ning Ruoxue suddenly roared, "Why are you targeting Afeng like this? He didn't offend you, why do you want to ruin him!"
Shen Zhao snorted, "Why? Do you know what Lin Feng's identity is? How long have you known him, and how much do you understand about him?"
"Go to the Eastern Continent and ask around. Lin Feng is a notorious evil cultivator. You're actually protecting such a scoundrel. No wonder the Heavenly Severing Holy Land is going downhill!"
"No, it's impossible! Afeng can't possibly be an evil cultivator. You must be lying to me!"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. You'd better not move right now. Let me remove the Slave Mark first!"
"Don't touch me!"
Ning Ruoxue's eyes were red: "Even if Afeng really did plant the Slave Mark on me, it was because he cares about me, afraid of losing me, that he resorted to such a desperate measure.
I don't want you to remove the Slave Mark. I'm willing to be his slave. I want to be with him for the rest of my life. Don't you dare try to separate us!"
In a crazed state, filled with rage, Ning Ruoxue refused to cooperate, venting all her grievances at the crowd.
"You're just jealous of me! Jealous that I've found a Dao companion to spend my life with. I don't want your feigned sympathy. I just want to be with Afeng!"
"Enough!"
Mu Qiuyao's light shout released her imperial might, immediately suffocating Ning Ruoxue.
"You damned disciple, you truly disappoint Me! Boy, hurry up and do it!"
Shen Zhao nodded and stopped talking nonsense. He decisively pressed his palm on her head, and instantly, the South Bright Flames in his body erupted, with wisps of white smoke rising from the gaps between his fingers.
"Ah~"
Ning Ruoxue's agonizing roar echoed in the back hall, the Slave Mark on her forehead flickering, seemingly desperately resisting the pull of this external force.
"Come out!"
With a deep shout, Shen Zhao raised his hand, and the slave seed was immediately stripped from Ning Ruoxue's soul.
Ning Ruoxue fainted on the spot, utterly drained.
Shen Zhao also had cold sweat running down his forehead, but looking at the Slave Mark in the palm of his hand, he finally exhaled a long breath of relief.
"This kind of object that brings disaster to the world shouldn't exist!"
The South Bright Flames surged from his palm, instantly turning the Slave Mark to ashes.
"It's over!"
Shen Zhao immediately picked up his wine gourd and took a long swig.
Removing the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture had cost him too much mental energy, and he was extremely tired.
"It's over just like that?" Mu Qiuyao looked at Shen Zhao with some confusion. "What technique did you use just now? It only took less than half a cup of tea, how could it be so fast?"
"Keep it a secret!"
Shen Zhao put down his wine gourd and casually replied.
Yu Xiyan looked at Shen Zhao with a concerned expression, saying nothing.
"Right, I've done what I promised. Shouldn't you do something for me too?"
"What is it?"
Shen Zhao glanced at Yu Xiyan, then took out the Mountains and Rivers Seal: "Borrow your Purple Star Emperor Qi to repair the Imperial Seal."
Yu Xiyan was stunned and quickly said, "Shen Zhao, I'm not in a hurry, you…"
But before she could finish, Shen Zhao interrupted: "Anything I, Shen Zhao, promise to do, I will do, even if I regret it later."
"You've been away from Chang'an long enough. Gu Jingyan is still waiting for you at the Heavenly Sword Sect. On your way back, bring the Imperial Seal with you."
Yu Xiyan's eyes were red, her lips trembling slightly. After a long moment, she asked in a low voice, "Shen Zhao, you really don't want to go back with me?"
Shen Zhao took a deep breath and said word by word, "This is the last thing I can do for the Great Yin Empire. After this is over, I think I've repaid what I owe your royal family."
Yu Xiyan felt a sharp pain in her chest and asked in disbelief, "You really don't want to be with me?"
"No!"
Shen Zhao answered very decisively, his face showing unprecedented determination and calmness.
Yu Xiyan was immediately at a loss, unable to recover for a long time.
Mu Qiuyao, however, felt a surge of secret satisfaction, finding it a great pleasure in life to see Yu Xiyan so frustrated.
You aren't the most heaven-defying genius on the Immortal Martial Continent? Now that you don't have Shen Zhao looking after you, I'll see how you achieve the Emperor realm. My status as the number one person on the Immortal Martial Continent will be unshakeable forever!
"Cough cough, alright, leave the Imperial Seal behind. I will help you repair it. It's getting late. You all should go and rest first. In three days, after the Imperial Seal is repaired, I will personally send you away from the court."
"Then we shall take our leave."
Shen Zhao immediately stood up and waved his hand casually at Mu Qiuyao, then strolled out of the back hall.
He didn't even give Yu Xiyan a glance, which made Yu Xiyan feel a moment of panic. If this were the previous life...
In the side hall, Shen Zhao met up with Liang Hao and Ding Buer.
After some completely pointless small talk, He Yishou began to talk about Su Yunying's recent situation.
"Brother Shen, Miss Su has been taken away by her family."
"Family? You mean those two beasts who wanted to turn her into an Immortal Sheep?"
"No! Those were just her foster parents. Miss Su's biological father is Su Lingzhang, the head of a Southern Region noble clan, and her biological mother is Yin Jiao'e, a direct descendant of the Fire Phoenix clan."
"Oh, that's great news. Congratulations to the girl for finding her family."
Hearing this, Shen Zhao finally resolved the doubts in his heart.
How could an ordinary farming family possibly give birth to a descendant with a Mysterious Phoenix Bloodline? It seemed there was indeed something else going on.
It's just that, in his previous life, when Su Yunying was killed, her family never showed up, as if she never existed.
While Shen Zhao was still pondering the reasons, he heard He Yishou continue, "But, I always feel like something is off."
"What's off?"
"The people who came to fetch Miss Su weren't her biological parents, but rather a few servants. Moreover, their attitude towards Miss Su wasn't that of servants towards their master, but rather filled with disdain and arrogance.
Think about it, that was their long-lost biological daughter. According to common sense, shouldn't her parents have come to pick her up in person?
However, those servants didn't give Miss Su the treatment she deserved. This old man believes that this matter is definitely not ordinary."
Feng Xiunian took over the conversation: "Yes, I later ordered people to inquire. The Su family seemed to be looking for Miss Su because of an adopted daughter. In short, it's hard to explain, but one thing can basically be confirmed.
Their purpose in finding Miss Su is definitely not simple. I was thinking, Brother Shen, after you're done dealing with things here, could you make a trip to the Su family in the Southern Region?
You weren't there during that time, and although this little girl didn't say it, we can see that she was nearly worried to death."
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