Chapter 378: Old Zhou is Inside Your Belly!
“Congratulations, Young Master!”
Suddenly, the space of the secret room cracked open, and a robust figure walked in, kneeling on one knee before Xuan Ge.
“Elder Jiu, I’ve told you before, you are not just an ordinary elder of the Xuan Tian Palace, but the Ninth Offering in the Grand Deacon Hall. There’s no difference between you and my real grandfather, so you don’t need to be so formal with me!”
A genuine smile surfaced on Xuan Ge’s face, soft and enchanting, filled with sincerity.
“Not at all! I’m childless and have watched you grow up; I’ve long regarded you as the most important person. What difference does it make whether we bow or not?”
At this point, a hint of anger appeared on the face of the Ninth Offering.
“If it weren’t for the Grand Deacon permitting that woman to occupy the position of Hall Master, you would be the most cherished little princess of the Xuan Tian Palace. Why would you need to hide your identity and be a dangerous and thankless undercover?”
“Don’t speak of my grandfather, and don’t mention that woman to me. I no longer consider her my mother!”
Xuan Ge’s face filled with disgust as she said, “Only the several grandfathers in the Offering Hall are my true family. Regardless of how that woman treats me, one day I will show her through my actions just how blind she truly is!”
“You’re right; only when you grow stronger will that woman bow her head in submission!”
The Ninth Offering clenched his fists but soon smiled kindly.
“It’s getting late; this moment is a rare opportunity. Quickly take the Holy Pill, it will elevate you to new heights!”
“I was just about to do that!”
Xuan Ge replied, but suddenly as if remembering something, she raised her brow and asked, “I almost forgot, how’s the situation over there? Without you holding the line, can my clone handle it?”
“Don’t worry! There’s no need for me to take action at all!”
The Ninth Offering nodded and smiled. “By the time I set out, your ‘clone’ had already subdued them all. The outcome will be clear soon.”
“Hum… I suppose so. I have entrusted the rules to her; if she fails to win, it would be truly disappointing!”
Completely at ease now, Xuan Ge took a deep breath, her moist pink lips slightly parted, and she placed the Holy Pill in her mouth.
Immediately, her small pink tongue gently curled and swallowed the pill whole.
“Gulp!”
This was something else!
She had just consumed a person.
And not just any person; he was a difficult character to deal with.
As the Young Master of the Xuan Tian Palace and the little princess of the Grand Deacon Hall, she was truly in for a blessing.
“How does it feel?”
“It feels… well… how should I put it? It tastes good, but why do I feel no changes?”
Xuan Ge said, somewhat confused.
Logically speaking, after consuming this Holy Pill infused with unparalleled fortune, she should not only instantly become a Peak Sage and suppress that woman, at the very least, she would rise to an Advanced Sage…
“Don’t panic. After all, this is a first in the world; perhaps the medicinal power will be released slowly, allowing you to grow stronger gradually.”
The Ninth Offering reassured her, which made Xuan Ge feel a bit better.
“That makes sense; this is the only explanation.”
…
Zhou Tong finally woke from his moment of enlightenment. He saw that he could now manipulate his energy, reshaping the pill back into its original form.
However, as soon as he opened his eyes, he was stunned.
What greeted him was a pink world, soft, warm, and fragrant, filled with rich spiritual energy—likely a good place for cultivation.
“What the hell was that fool Li Xiang thinking? Is this still the secret room?”
Zhou Tong cursed inwardly, and the next moment, an aura of unparalleled supremacy emanated from within him.
Having attained the Holy Physique, his small world had expanded by over 1.3 million, and his cultivation had reached the Fifth Level Half-Sage Realm, along with Imperial Realm spiritual power, and perfected states of Ignorant, Formless, and Void Self!
All of these attributes were now combined into one person, which could only be described as unfair.
If he were truly refined, Xuan Ge might genuinely become a Peak Sage.
But that was only an “if”!
“Void Self, Retrace!”
He simply waved his hand to summon the river of time, displaying everything that happened during his moment of enlightenment before him.
After watching for a while, his pupils trembled slightly.
Incredible!
The Young Master of the Xuan Tian Palace eats anything! Setting aside whether the Human Pill technique is reliable, she should have at least checked what she was consuming beforehand, right?
Suddenly, a realization struck him.
That woman possessed innate divine ability, able to see the inevitable future; to her, Zhou Tong had long been marked as destined to become a pill, which allowed her to act with such confidence.
“Sigh, this is the drawback of path dependence; young people are so impulsive. Since I’m here, I’ll teach you a good lesson!”
…
Suddenly, Xuan Ge clutched her stomach, her expression turning peculiar.
“What’s wrong, Young Master?”
The Ninth Offering noticed and furrowed his brows, asking.
“Elder Jiu, I feel a warmth in my belly; it seems a bit uncomfortable.”
“Don’t worry too much. This should be the medicinal power taking effect.”
“The old man is right; it’s time for me to unleash my power!”
Suddenly, Zhou Tong’s voice echoed out.
“Who is it?”
Both of them became alert, sending out their spiritual power to search the surroundings, ultimately finding nothing.
“Why does that voice sound familiar? Come out! Don’t hide in the shadows; otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!”
Xuan Ge called out sweetly, her powerful aura suddenly radiating, enveloping the entire secret room.
“Haha… you won’t be getting out; it’s quite comfortable in here!”
With that statement, the Ninth Offering seemed to think of something terrible and jumped up suddenly.
“Not good, Young Master! That’s Zhou Tong’s voice!”
“How is that possible? He has already—”
Before he could finish, Xuan Ge’s face instantly turned pale.
“He’s inside my belly!”
She dropped to her knees, pressing her hands tightly against her flat stomach, her face showing an unprecedented panic.
Even the strongest person would struggle to suppress their fear in such a situation.
“You… you’re still alive?”
“Is that even a question? Has no one told you that innate divine abilities are nothing before the Void Self? Now you know how powerful it is, right?”
Xuan Ge was struck with shock, remembering that the Holy King had indeed told her this before, and had warned that she would pay a price. Could this be the price?
“Young Master, don’t be afraid. The Super Grade Holy Pill possesses extraordinary spiritual intelligence; this is likely its resentment before being refined, designed to scare you with its voice!”
Upon hearing this, Xuan Ge’s face flushed, and she became less tense.
“Are you… truly the resentment of the Holy Pill? Please give up your resistance; this is your fate. Even if I don’t consume you, others will surely covet you…”
“Haha… you two truly know how to put on a show; your imagination is quite vivid. Since that’s the case, let me give you a golden touch!”
Zhou Tong sneered and suddenly began to throw everything into chaos!
“Ah!!!”
Xuan Ge couldn’t help but cry out, feeling a terrifying pain churning in her belly that made her wish for death, and she collapsed to the ground!
