BXBX NOVEL Chapter 85
Chapter 85
However, Li Su remained unswayed by her offer. “You don’t have enough bargaining chips. I’m not particularly interested in the Demon Palace, but I’m more interested in having a child with you,” he replied, emphasizing his desire for a child.
Li Su gently rested his hand on the fragrant shoulder of the Saintess of the Ethereal Moon and proposed, “What if we cooperate to conceive a child together?” He fixed his gaze on her and added, “If you approach any closer, I’ll end my own life.”
Saintess Silent Moon found herself unable to counter Li Su’s advances and resorted to threatening self-harm. “Is that so? Then go ahead and demonstrate,” she retorted.
Undeterred by her threat, Li Su persisted in his actions, his hand gradually drawing nearer. Saintess Silent Moon’s demeanor grew colder, her eyes narrowing dangerously as they locked onto Li Su’s unyielding gaze.
Li Su, however, showed no signs of weakness. He continued his approach, a faint smile playing on his lips. “See, you can’t bring yourself to end it,” he taunted.
The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon bit her lip, her delicate frame trembling, and finally exclaimed, “Shameless!”
It wasn’t that she lacked the desire to act. Rather, she had inadvertently triggered the Demon Seal. It wouldn’t claim her life, only causing severe damage to her soul. Having reached the Nascent Soul stage, she was determined to break free from the Demon Seal’s control. No practitioner of the dark arts wished to be manipulated, especially at her level.
While powerless against the Demon Seal in her weaker moments, she had devised countermeasures as she grew stronger, bolstering her formidable soul with specialized techniques. The Demon Seal couldn’t truly kill her, but it could severely harm her soul, rendering her defenseless against Li Su.
Hence, she dared not provoke the Demon Seal further. Li Su suggested, “Shall we consider having a child instead? This is a splendid night we shouldn’t squander.”
The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon took a deep breath and relented, “You win. So, tell me, what do you desire?”
As her words trailed off, her eyes widened once more. For Li Su…
Several minutes later, Li Su fixed her with an intense gaze. “In the future, if you address me in such a manner, you will face this kind of consequence. Remember these points from now on.”
Li Su held her gaze, emphasizing each word, “Firstly, subsequently, you are my attendant. Wherever I go, you shall accompany me, and in the presence of others, you must refer to me as ‘Master.\'”
“Impossible!” The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon instinctively protested. How could she, a Nascent Soul cultivator, become a servant?
“Then let’s reconsider having a child,” Li Su warned about their previous agreement.
The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon clenched her lips, nearly drawing blood as her teeth sunk into them. “If you remain silent, I will assume you’ve consented,” Li Su said.
Ultimately, the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon remained silent, and Li Su accepted it before presenting the second condition. “Secondly, I can assist you in removing the Demon Seal.”
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon lit up with hope.
Despite her numerous attempts, removing the Demon Seal had proven to be an incredibly challenging task. She had heard of certain methods, such as a rare poisonous and spiritual pill with a complex refining process, something only a handful of skilled alchemists could successfully create. Li Su possessed considerable alchemical skills, raising the possibility of him being able to assist her.
“However, it hinders your cooperation. If your performance meets my expectations and pleases me, it might be achievable,” Li Su remarked casually. Still, the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon couldn’t wholly trust his intentions.
“Thirdly, you must completely divulge your secret techniques without any deception. I know you harbor intentions to scheme against me. Do not attempt any tricks, and as for the secrets of the Demon Palace…you should reveal everything,” Li Su proceeded with his third condition. This condition was his ace in the hole. By making her aware of her predicament and using the Demon Seal as leverage, she increased the chances of her sharing her secret techniques.
In reality, Li Su wanted the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon to bear his child. She had attained the Nascent Soul stage, and her growth was rapid, possibly with exceptional spiritual roots. Why she had fallen into the demonic path remained unknown to Li Su. Still, having a child with a Nascent Soul cultivator promised excellent spiritual roots.
There were no immediate prospects for such an endeavor on the Sect Leader’s side. Thus, having a Nascent Soul stage Holy Maiden held significant appeal. However, there were constraints imposed by the system’s reward conditions. Becoming a witch didn’t change that, though some modifications occurred. Unlike ordinary female cultivators who required full willingness, the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon only needed some degree of willingness for the system’s rewards to take effect. If Li Su wanted those rewards, he would have to wait until the system’s conditions were met before asking her to bear his child.
Generally, concerning the enhancement of spiritual roots, the better the offspring’s spiritual roots, the greater the impact on Li Su’s cultivation. A child with fourth-grade spiritual roots equated to the contribution of dozens of offspring with lower-grade spiritual roots. Once it reached seventh-grade spiritual roots, the influence of offspring with inferior roots diminished significantly.
However, even if the spiritual roots were less remarkable, Li Su could compensate with quantity. Nevertheless, he aimed to improve quality, as more exceptional spiritual root offspring would benefit the family’s future development. Once Li Su reached the Nascent Soul stage, he could also take more concubines with excellent spiritual roots. If the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon continued to resist cooperation, Li Su had alternatives. He could forego the system’s rewards and still compel her to bear numerous children as a punishment.
Li Su wouldn’t resort to such measures for any other female cultivator, but dealing with a ruthless witch like her, he had no moral reservations. The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon bit her lip, her expression torn.
“You have one night to contemplate. If you haven’t decided by early morning, I will have no choice but to ensure you bear my child,” Li Su concluded before vanishing from the room, leaving only the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon behind. In reality, Li Su was in an adjacent room, but she couldn’t sense his presence.
The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon’s gaze remained fixed on the moon outside the window, her expression in constant flux. Early the next morning, Li Su reappeared in the room, holding a pen, a sheet of paper, and a jade slip crafted from spirit jade.
“Write it down. If you find writing cumbersome, you can inscribe it onto the jade slip,” Li Su instructed. After a sleepless night, the Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon hesitated briefly before finally picking up the pen.
The Holy Maiden of the Silent Moon’s secret techniques did have certain constraints, but they were not entirely impossible to transcribe. Li Su watched her in silence as she painstakingly worked on the task. After several hours, she finally completed it, writing two thousand characters. However, these characters didn’t form coherent sentences when read consecutively.