Chapter 744
by fanqienovelChapter 744: Chaos Bead
After a moment, Wang Chen reluctantly released Hu Jiao Jiao’s hand.
Since his journey into cultivation, this Fox Clan woman had undoubtedly been the most enchanting beauty he had ever encountered, making his heart race with excitement.
Even though there were immense obstacles between them, at least in this moment, Wang Chen could sense that Hu Jiao Jiao harbored feelings for him as well, rather than it being a one-sided affection!
Suppressing the tempestuous waves in his heart, Wang Chen smiled gently at Hu Jiao Jiao.
She bit her lip and suddenly removed a necklace hanging around her neck, placing it into Wang Chen’s hand.
Hu Jiao Jiao’s necklace was very simple; it consisted of a plain thin cord with a crystal bead the size of a longan, devoid of any flashy decorations.
However, the moment Wang Chen held the pendant, a strange sensation surged within him.
Not only that, but the Ancient Stone Tablet that lay dormant in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly trembled violently, emitting countless beams of light!
Wang Chen instantly realized that Hu Jiao Jiao’s necklace held profound mysteries, with a value likely surpassing that of the Qing Qian Kun Mirror!
“Humph!”
Just as he was about to refuse, a cold hum floated into his ears.
Though the sound was faint, it struck Wang Chen like a thunderbolt, nearly causing his soul to scatter!
He felt as if he had plunged into an endless abyss, with fear surging wildly in the depths of his heart; if it were not for his strong will, he might have completely collapsed mentally.
Each breath felt like an eternity of torment!
What kind of existence could be so terrifying?
“Mother!”
In the next moment, he heard Hu Jiao Jiao’s anxious call.
“Truly, a young woman shouldn’t linger at home.”
A melodious voice echoed softly, calming the tumultuous Qi and blood within Wang Chen, allowing his soul awareness to return to normal.
As he collected his thoughts, he noticed that Hu Jiao Jiao was tightly holding his hands, her face filled with worry and panic.
Wang Chen took a deep breath and forced a smile, “I’m fine.”
Yet, in Hu Jiao Jiao’s eyes, his face was pale as a ghost; he hardly looked fine at all.
Hu Jiao Jiao saw through it but didn’t say anything, holding his hand apologetically, “I’m sorry.”
Wang Chen shook his head and asked, “Who is this senior?”
Despite feeling like a stampede of horses was racing through his heart, he dared not display any rudeness.
He estimated that the other party could extinguish him with just a flick of a finger; what had just happened had been a show of mercy, and Wang Chen was not foolish enough to be ungrateful!
Hu Jiao Jiao lowered her head, “It’s my mother.”
Just as he suspected!
She suddenly lifted her head, speaking to the air, “Mother, this is my own matter. Could you please not interfere?”
“Humph!”
Another cold hum resounded.
But this time, it wasn’t directed at Wang Chen, though all the words were aimed at him: “I truly don’t understand what you see in him. A mere Purple Palace cultivator with no striking appearance. Have you been bewitched just because he presented a Broken Mirror?”
“From now on, don’t call yourself my daughter. I have no descendant like you!”
Hu Jiao Jiao bit her lip in silence, clearly a great beast yet resembling a young girl experiencing her first love, standing defiant against her mother’s attempt to separate them.
Caught in the middle, Wang Chen felt as though a sharp blade hung above his head, ready to drop at any moment!
The silence lingered until Hu Jiao Jiao’s mother’s voice broke through once more, “Enough, Jiao’er, step outside for now. I need to have a proper conversation with this gentleman.”
But Hu Jiao Jiao shook her head firmly.
This clearly angered her mother, and in an instant, a figure materialized, an invisible force suddenly enveloping the entire room.
Wang Chen couldn’t help but grunt, nearly collapsing under the immense pressure.
The weight was unbearable!
A beast king? Or perhaps a beast lord?
Wang Chen dared not speculate about her cultivation level; it was undoubtedly far beyond his own.
He couldn’t even discern her true appearance, as she was cloaked in a lightly shimmering aura, elusive and impossible to penetrate, revealing only a faint outline of the palace-dressed woman.
The palace-dressed woman waved her sleeve, and Hu Jiao Jiao was drawn to her side by an invisible force.
She then seated herself, gazing down at Wang Chen with a commanding presence.
Despite the overwhelming pressure, Wang Chen managed to hold his ground and bowed respectfully, “I am Wang Chen, your junior. It is an honor to meet you!”
“Hmm.”
The palace-dressed woman reached out and took the Qing Qian Kun Mirror from Hu Jiao Jiao’s hand, examining it with keen interest.
Poor Hu Jiao Jiao stood frozen, unable to move, forced to watch her mother act with such audacity.
The palace-dressed woman waved the Qing Qian Kun Mirror at Wang Chen and asked, “Where did you obtain this Qing Qian Kun Mirror?”
Wang Chen answered truthfully, “It was a gift.”
The Qing Qian Kun Mirror had been given to him by Grand Commander Kou Shihai during his Outgoing Assignment to Daying City, where he was stationed to guard the city wall. Kou Shihai had intended to forge a friendship.
Kou Shihai had mistaken it for the Hundred-Mile Mirror, but after the Cauldron Spirit of the Life Creation Cauldron revealed its true nature, he invested significant resources to restore it, barely managing to bring it to its current state.
Upon hearing Wang Chen’s response, the palace-dressed woman was taken aback, “Who could be so blind?”
As expected of a powerful figure, her deduction was remarkably accurate.
She didn’t wait for Wang Chen to respond and continued, “This Qing Qian Kun Mirror is one of the ancient Nine Ancient Mirrors. Though it’s not as potent as it once was, and it is damaged, it remains a rare treasure.”
The palace-dressed woman’s gaze fell upon Wang Chen, as if piercing through his very soul: “You must know its value. Yet you willingly gave it to my daughter; your intentions are surely questionable!”
Questionable intentions?
Wang Chen wished he could buy a block of tofu and end it all—he felt utterly wronged!
“Do you think you’re being unfairly accused?”
The palace-dressed woman sneered, “Even if your actions were sincere, it’s simply your nature; no man is truly good!”
Her tone carried a hint of bitterness.
Wang Chen was genuinely shocked.
He couldn’t fathom that such words would come from the mouth of a beast king or lord.
Aunt, you are not a bitter woman!
The palace-dressed woman seemed to realize her tone was amiss; she huffed and returned to the topic: “I bet you have no idea what my daughter just gave you.”
Wang Chen blurted out, “What?”
“The Chaos Bead.”
The palace-dressed woman said lightly, “This is a gift I gave her after she condensed a high-grade Golden Core.”
The Chaos Bead!
It truly was the Chaos Bead!
Wang Chen knew the pendant was extraordinary, but he never imagined it had such a grand origin.
The Chaos Bead is a naturally formed treasure, said to have been born during the primordial chaos of the universe, containing a trace of chaotic source power.
Its purpose is to aid in comprehending the Dao!
Comprehending the Dao is a crucial step for all Golden Core cultivators aspiring to break through to a higher realm, and it is an essential consideration.
The Chaos Bead can assist cultivators in understanding the Dao, helping them overcome the tribulation and condense their Yuan Ying; its value is immeasurable—truly priceless!