NOVEL WEB Chapter 47 - Curiosity of the Moon Goddess
Chapter 47 Curiosity of the Moon Goddess
Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace, Imperial Study
Ying Zheng was just about to attend to state affairs when Zhao Gao entered, bowing deeply.
“Your Majesty, a message has arrived from Luo Wang*”
[*An Intelligence agency under the Emperor]
Zhao Gao strode forward with firm steps, bowing low before Ying Zheng.
Although Zhao Gao was a Heavenly Realm martial artist, he dared not show the slightest disrespect in Ying Zheng’s presence.
“What news? Have you captured Gai Nie and that child?”
Ying Zheng set down the document in his hand, staring emotionlessly at Zhao Gao.
Gai Nie’s recent betrayal had been a severe blow to Ying Zheng.
They had known each other for over a decade and had been nearly inseparable, with Gai Nie serving as his protector for many years.
No matter how much Ying Zheng thought about it, he couldn’t understand why Gai Nie had chosen to betray him.
“Not yet…”
“The assassins sent to capture Gai Nie were all killed by him…”
“All killed?”
“Then why are you here?”
Ying Zheng continued to stare coldly at Zhao Gao, his expression unchanged.
“Your servant has another matter to report…” Zhao Gao broke out in a cold sweat as he replied.
“Speak!”
While processing the documents before him, Ying Zheng replied nonchalantly.
“It is said that a peerless genius has emerged in Snow Moon City in Beili. This individual, at just 18 years of age, has already reached the Heavenly realm…”
“And possesses remarkable skills in alchemy and medicine, having cured the congenital heart deficiency of Ye Ruoyi, daughter of Northern Li’s General Ye Xiaoying.”
“It’s also said he can refine pills that help martial artists break through their limits.”
“Pills that can help people break through? Are you certain about this?”
Hearing Zhao Gao’s words, Ying Zheng showed a flicker of interest.
Even Yun Zhongjun of the Yin-Yang Clan could not craft such pills, yet this Jiang Che supposedly possessed this ability?
“The reports are accurate. Snow Moon City’s disciples have significantly improved their overall strength after taking pills refined by Jiang Che,” Zhao Gao replied respectfully, keeping his head lowered.
Luo Wang’s influence extended across the Jiuzhou Continent, with agents even within Snow Moon City.
“Do you think this Jiang Che can refine an elixir of immortality?”
Zhao Gao remained silent, not daring to answer.
“Forget it. You may leave now. Summon the National Preceptor to me as well.”
Ying Zheng waved his hand, dismissing Zhao Gao without further difficulty.
“As you command.”
Zhao Gao breathed a sigh of relief as he departed.
…
After Zhao Gao left, Ying Zheng waited for Moon Goddess’s arrival while continuing to review documents.
Two intervals later, the Moon Goddess finally appeared, moving gracefully.
“Your Majesty…”
Moon Goddess greeted Ying Zheng with a slight bow.
She wore a flowing blue gauze dress, her purple hair cascading over her shoulders. Her aura was noble and elegant.
A stunning beauty with an aloof and cold demeanor, she wore a veil over her eyes, adding an air of mystery.
“National Preceptor, take a seat,” Ying Zheng said, setting down the scroll in his hand.
As the National Preceptor of Qin and a protector of the Yin-Yang Clan, Moon Goddess excelled in divination and astrology.
Her formidable abilities had greatly contributed to Qin’s unification of the Six States over the years.
Ying Zheng held great trust in her.
“This time, I have called upon you to perform a divination for me.”
“Whose fate does Your Majesty wish to divine?” Moon Goddess asked, her voice icy, though her curiosity was piqued.
“Snow Moon City—Jiang Che.”
Ying Zheng’s voice was deep and steady.
Moon Goddess fell silent, beginning her divination.
However, as soon as she started, her expression changed drastically, and she abruptly stopped.
Her face turned pale, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
An enormous storm of shock churned within Moon Goddess’s heart!
When she attempted to divine Jiang Che’s fate, it was as though a dense mist obscured everything, preventing her from seeing even the slightest detail.
She even experienced backlash from the attempt.
Had she not promptly withdrawn her Yin-Yang techniques, she might have suffered a loss of lifespan!
This baffled Moon Goddess, sending a chill down her spine.
Even the fate of Donghuang Taiyi could be partially discerned by me.
Who is this Jiang Che, whose destiny is veiled by such immense power?
“Your Majesty, forgive my incompetence. I cannot glimpse any part of Jiang Che’s fate from Snow Moon City.
“His origins are extraordinarily mysterious, and his destiny is shrouded in a thick mist.”
“Oh?”
“Even you cannot see it?” Ying Zheng’s interest in Jiang Che deepened, his surprise evident.
His instincts told him that Jiang Che harbored a great secret, further convincing him of the truth in Zhao Gao’s earlier report.
“With the Snow Moon City Hundred Flowers Assembly approaching, I ask you, National Preceptor, to attend in my stead.”
“See for yourself whether this Jiang Che is as extraordinary as the rumors suggest.”
“If he truly can refine pills, invite him to join Qin.”
“If he’s just some charlatan, kill him on the spot.”
“As you command…”
Moon Goddess nodded slightly before leaving the study.
She had been in seclusion recently, attempting to break through to the Heavenly realm, and had not heard of Jiang Che before.
Now, thanks to Ying Zheng’s words, she understood the significance.
Inviting Jiang Che to join Qin was likely motivated by Ying Zheng’s increasing obsession with immortality following his conquest of the Six States.
“Someone beyond the bounds of destiny…” Moon Goddess murmured softly before disappearing from Xianyang Palace.
She had originally planned to retrieve the young girl Gao Yue from the Mo family.
But it seemed this task would have to be postponed.