Torn Open

"Playing tricks and putting on airs, thinking yourself capable. A mere bit of sorcery that can control two people is already impressive. Do you really think you're invincible? Old ghost, make Xia Zimo come back with me at once, or don't blame me, Xu Yi, for exposing your Imperial Tomb scheme in front of everyone."

Xu Yi played his trump card again.

He had already seen through the Ghost Master's true identity, but had held his tongue. First, he wanted to see what the Ghost Master was plotting. Second, he was confident that with this leverage in hand, the Ghost Master couldn't simply fly off into the sky.

Just as Xu Yi thought his Words Manifest Intent had taken effect, he heard the Ghost Master say, "Go ahead and announce it to the world. I don't believe you, you little thief, aren't tempted by the Dark Mountain in the Imperial Tomb. Tsk, tsk. I'll take my leave."

As he spoke, the Ghost Master caught sight of Xu Yi's expression and clicked his tongue. "You really did find out about the Dark Mountain in the Imperial Tomb. Now I can rest easy. Hahaha..."

The moment his transmitted message ended, Beichen's eyes suddenly went vacant. He sat woodenly behind the table.

Xu Yi had never imagined the Ghost Master would be so brazen—simply up and leave, abandoning everything and dumping the trouble on him instead.

The Ghost Master was right. Xu Yi couldn't exactly announce to the world that a Dark Mountain was hidden inside the Imperial Tomb.

Just as Xu Yi's thoughts were in turmoil, the Son of Heaven of Great Yue descended from his throne. Looking at Xia Zimo in the middle of the hall, his tender concern was plain to see. He said heartachingly, "Beautiful one, why worry? I