Five days ago, Chen Mu absorbed a Mystic Nether Fruit that could improve the quality of Spiritual Power. This spiritual fruit was highly medicinal, and he had only absorbed less than half of its medicinal properties so far. If he were to absorb it all, it would take at least another week.
" Chen Mu, come out here!"
Just then, a woman's shout rang out from outside the door, startling him from his meditation.
For cultivators, being interrupted during cultivation is a major taboo. Even with Chen Mu's good temper, he couldn't help but feel furious at this moment.
With a creak, Chen Mu opened the door and saw Shen Hongye, who was equally furious.
"Your Excellency, the Steward, are quite imposing!"
I don't know where I offended you, sir, that you need to interrogate me like this?"
Chen Mu was not a reckless person after all, and he suppressed his anger and asked.
" Chen Mu, His Majesty allowed you to stay in the temple because you once took care of the Holy Maiden, but that doesn't mean you can steal anything from the temple at will."
"Immediately pour the Yuan Liquid you took back into the Nether Spring, or don't blame me for forcibly searching you and then banishing you from the palace."
As the chief steward of the palace and also the most trusted subordinate of the Manju Sacred King, Shen Hongye wielded immense power within the palace, and she had every right to do so.
" The Nether Spring?"
After a moment's thought, Chen Mu guessed that the Nether Spring Shen Hongye mentioned was probably the pool where Mingye had asked him to soak.
Although he was soaking in a small pool branched off from the main pool of the Nether Spring, he was aware of his own situation. His unique Runic Body was a combination of biotechnology and runes, possessing great evolutionary potential, which made his devouring ability ridiculously strong.
Those pools of water looked incredibly valuable; it seems I've absorbed too much of it, and they're not happy about it.
" Mingye told me that I can absorb the water in this pool at will."
If Your Majesty finds it inappropriate, I can simply choose not to soak there in the future.
As the saying goes, "He who takes a man's money is bound to him, and he who eats another man's food is bound to him," Chen Mu couldn't speak with a strong tone after taking such a big advantage from others.
"Hmph! Stop putting on airs."
I'm not talking about the soaking; what I want are the Nether Essence Liquid you took away in the container.
"You've only been at the temple for a few days, and the Nether Spring has already lost a third of its vital essence. Do you really think I'm stupid?"
Shen Hongye sneered, her tone aggressive.
"I only absorbed the pool water; I didn't take it away."
Chen Mu frowned and explained, not expecting the other party to misunderstand him like that.
"I don't want to hear your nonsense! Hand it over now, or I'll take action."
Pfft!
A powerful aura emanated from Shen Hongye, and Chen Mu realized that she was also a Saint Level expert.
However, he had just fought a battle with Saint Level opponent a few days ago, so how could he be afraid of the opponent? He activated all 108 Law Core in his body, forming an array that barely blocked the opponent's pressure.
"You can still stand under my oppressive aura?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Hongye's eyes; for the first time, she realized that she seemed to have underestimated the other party.
With the pressure emanating from her Saint Level realm, even ordinary Creation Realm Core Formation Realm, let alone Core Formation Realm cultivators, would find it difficult to stand. Yet, Chen Mu remained unfazed, seemingly unaffected.
Even so, the fact remains that Chen Mu stole the Nether Essence Liquid, and she felt it was her responsibility to maintain order in the palace.
Since the other party was convinced that he had stolen the Nether Essence Liquid, Chen Mu knew that explaining would be futile, so he simply remained silent, staring coldly at the other party without giving an inch.
"Fine! You forced me into this, don't blame me for not giving you a chance."
Shen Hongye raised her hand, about to strike.
However, at that moment, a slender woman flew over swiftly and blocked Chen Mu's path.
" Hongye, what are you doing?"
The person who arrived was none other than Mingye, who also resided in the temple.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects!"
Upon seeing Mingye, Shen Hongye bowed respectfully before revealing her resentment.
"Your Highness, this person has stolen water from the Nether Spring and disrupted the order of the palace."
I implore Your Highness to handle this matter impartially and allow me to teach him a lesson.
"I made him soak in the Nether Spring; he will absorb it, but it's absolutely impossible for him to steal it."
Hongye, have you investigated the matter thoroughly?
Mingye spent so many years with Chen Mu, Ming Ye knew Chen Mu's character well. If Chen Mu really wanted to take the Nether Essence Liquid, he would definitely ask her to discuss it with the Manju Sacred King. It was absolutely impossible for him to take it away on his own.
"But Your Highness, the Nether Essence Liquid is the essence of the Nether River Styx, incredibly miraculous. Even His Majesty dares not absorb more than one liter in a single day."
However, in the past few days, at least a hundred liters of primordial liquid have disappeared from the Nether Spring. This is absolutely impossible for Chen Mu to absorb. I implore Your Highness to see the truth."
Shen Hongye said confidently.
Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean no one can do it.
Hongye, Chen Mu is a man I brought with me, and I will not allow you to lay a hand on him.
If you have any objections, you may inform the Empress Dowager and let her deal with us.
Mingye crossed his arms, his face displeased.
"Your Highness, the pressure at the front is immense, and His Majesty has not rested for several days."
Even I am racing against time to refine elixirs to contribute to the front lines, so why should Your Majesty be distracted by such trivial matters?
If Your Highness insists on this, then I will not pursue the matter further!
Shen Hongye shook her head in disappointment, sighed, and turned to leave.
" Mingye, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Seeing Shen Hongye walk away, Chen Mu said apologetically.
"It's okay. She's always been prejudiced against you, probably because of me."
" The Manju Sacred King only went out for a short while, and suddenly the Manju Imperial Court has a holy maiden of unknown origin. Not only her, but I estimate that there are very few people in the entire palace who are loyal to me."
Mingye smiled, completely unconcerned.
"That's simple, if they're not convinced, just beat them until they submit."
"In that case, we need to speed up our plan to build a machine army."
As a war expert, Chen Mu has never liked to put his fate in the hands of others. After Mingye and Manju Sacred King recognized each other, he had already used the AI to formulate a battle plan to help the Manju Imperial Court.
Since war is necessary, military power and supplies are required, and these all need the support of the Manju Sacred King. Therefore, Chen Mu had Mingye apply to the Manju Sacred King long ago.
"My mother has been so busy lately that it's difficult for me to even see her."
However, she has already promised to have dinner with us tonight, so I'll bring it up with her then."
Mingye smiled and said.
Chen Mu noticed that although Mingye and Manju Sacred King hadn't spent much time together since they recognized each other, she had recently become noticeably more cheerful and lively.
This made Chen Mu very happy. People say that a child with a mother is like a treasure, and maternal love can sometimes truly be a cure for everything.