The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 674: The Water-Suppressing Pearl Was Already Supplied to Penglai Island

Chapter 674: The Water-Suppressing Pearl Was Already Supplied to Penglai Island

Lin Zhixia’s expression changed slightly after hearing this. She looked at Nanli with a more probing gaze.

"People from the Upper Realm aren’t good people, and you’re no exception. I’ve been somewhat sincere with you, and yet you want to harm me and Hundred Pass Town like this?" As she spoke, Lin Zhixia’s eyes welled with tears, and she began sobbing.

Nanli, not at all pleased, replied, "What are you talking about? I did indeed want to use your identity, but it was only because I didn’t want to see you being mistreated. That’s why I offered to help you."

"Since you think that way, I won’t bother with this matter anymore. Goodbye." With that, she turned to leave.

Lin Zhixia, confused, quickly grabbed her arm. "Wait! Explain yourself! If you’re sincere, then even if you’re from the Human World, I’ll still be willing to be your friend."

Nanli met her sincere gaze and sighed in resignation. "Fine, I’ll explain. How you choose to decide is your business."

She was hungry too, so she sat down, took out some food, and began eating while speaking.

"How long ago did the Lord of Seaside City break through to become a Golden Core cultivator?"

Lin Zhixia didn’t answer because she wasn’t even born at that time. The leader replied instead, "About thirty years ago."

"Did he lose one wife and marry another during these years?" Nanli continued, nibbling on her food.

Lin Zhixia leaned in, nodding eagerly. "Yes, yes. He’s had six wives so far. If I marry him, I’d be the seventh! People from the Lower Realm say Lord Yuan’s fate is so strong that he ended up causing his wives to die."

Nanli’s expression became serious. "I suspect that it’s because of your Extreme Yin Body, which makes you suitable to be a cultivation furnace. That’s probably why Lord Yuan insists on marrying you and even offered the Water-Suppressing Pearl."

Lin Zhixia froze in shock.

"Me? An Extreme Yin Body? Suitable to be a furnace?!"

The leader waved his hand angrily. "Lord Yuan is a man of honor. How could he use such methods for cultivation? Don’t slander him without cause!"

"And my young lady is talented, but no one has ever said she has an Extreme Yin Body. How could someone so young like you see it so clearly?"

Nanli remained calm. "Just because I’m young doesn’t mean I’m weak. I have intel. Every wife of Lord Yuan from Seaside City has been an Extreme Yin Body to serve as a furnace. Your lady is only in the Qi Refining stage, and not particularly beautiful or intelligent. Why would Lord Yuan insist on marrying her unless there’s something more?"

It was fortunate that there was a disciple from Penglai Island who had dealings with Seaside City, so Nanli knew many of the city’s secrets. With a quick scan of Lin Zhixia’s soul attributes, she could guess the rest without needing to probe further.

Lin Zhixia stomped her foot angrily. "How dare you say that!"

What did she mean by not beautiful or intelligent?!

The leader watched Lin Zhixia, now starting to believe what Nanli had said. He knew that once a woman became a furnace, her life was essentially ruined. The previous city lord’s wives had all died young, likely from being drained dry for cultivation. His young mistress was still so young—he couldn’t bear to see that happen.

But...

He murmured to himself, "If Miss doesn’t marry, Hundred Pass Town will be submerged in a flood. At that point..."

Even if they managed to escape with their lives, they would lose their home. The land in the Lower Realm had already been divided, and no other towns would take in the common folk. Only those with cultivation talent could be kept, but even they had to sign decades-long contracts.

Nanli finished the last of her dry food and took a sip of water. "Oh, I just remembered—the Water-Suppressing Pearl from Seaside City has long been offered to Penglai Island. So, Lord Yuan doesn’t even have it to help you."

Everyone was shocked once again.

The leader quickly reacted, becoming suspicious. "You said you’re from the Human World. How do you know so much? You must be making it up!"

Lin Zhixia’s reaction wasn’t as strong. "Yes, that Water-Suppressing Pearl is Seaside City’s treasure. How could it be so easily offered to Penglai Island? If you don’t show us some proof, it’s hard for us to believe you."

"Whether you believe me or not doesn’t matter. I can think of other ways to get to Seven Peaks Sect," Nanli said nonchalantly.

She looked at Lin Zhixia, who might not be very bright but had been chosen by Yun Yubai, which counted for something.

"Fine. I’ll call a ghost to clear things up for you."

The group was even more confused now. Nanli, realizing that few in the Lower Realm could see ghosts, took out a talisman and activated their Yin-Yang Eyes, followed by another talisman to open the Nether Sect.

Everyone froze in fear as they saw the eerie Nether Sect, their faces turning pale.

The men huddled together, but Lin Zhixia ran to hug a tree. "You... You’re terrifying. What is this?!"

But the scariest part was yet to come.

Nanli casually pushed the Nether Sect aside and commanded the ghost envoy to do her bidding.

"This is..." The leader blinked in confusion. "The Nether Sect?! Is that the Nether World’s underworld?"

Nanli nodded. "Yes."

Because of the barrier, the Nether Sect and the ghost envoy had never appeared before. It made sense that the people from the Lower Realm were more frightened than those from the Human World.

The leader stared wide-eyed.

What was this woman’s background? Was she being hunted by the Upper Realm because of her abilities?

The ghost envoy worked quickly, and before long, an elder from Penglai Island appeared.

He had escaped the more severe punishments but couldn’t avoid the rest. When he heard that Nanli was calling for him, he hurriedly followed the ghost envoy.

"Ancestor!" The elder was moved to tears. "Ask me anything, and I’ll tell you everything."

Nanli instructed him to turn around.

The elder did as told.

He didn’t recognize the people from Hundred Pass Town, but Lin Zhixia and the leader recognized him immediately. "This is the elder from Penglai Island!"

A few years ago, when Yan Buxiu celebrated his 2,500th birthday, many were invited to Penglai Island, including Hundred Pass Town. They had prepared generous gifts to attend.

The elder, knowing Nanli and Hell Lord despised Penglai Island, said, "I’ve now turned away from the dark and joined the light! Don’t associate me with Penglai Island anymore."

The two were slightly embarrassed.

But Lin Zhixia, still hugging the tree, whispered, "Is this a ghost? He was ugly before, but now he’s even uglier."

The elder fumed, his nostrils smoking with anger. He adjusted his hair and clothes and said, "I’m not ugly! Are you blind?"

"Yes, you are ugly!" Lin Zhixia closed her eyes, not daring to look.

The leader didn’t want to waste any more time and asked urgently, "Elder, is it true that the Water-Suppressing Pearl from Seaside City was offered to Penglai Island?"

The elder paused, thinking for a moment. Then he nodded slowly. "Yes, that’s right. The Lord of Seaside City wanted his son to join Penglai Island, so he offered the Water-Suppressing Pearl. Of course, this wasn’t made public, as it’s not a very honorable matter."