Transmigrating to win the heart of a beautiful snake

Chapter 476 Post-war Reconciliation Turmoil Begins, Mysterious Visitor Ushers in a New Situation

Post-war reorganization turmoil erupts, a mysterious visitor usheres in a new chapter.

After successfully repelling the attack of the dark forces, the castle was filled with the joy of victory. Although everyone knew that the leader of the dark forces had escaped and the crisis was not over, they couldn't help but relax their tense nerves and enjoy this brief moment of peace.

Pigsy, humming a tune that was off-key but made him feel good about himself, swaggered around the castle, grabbing any passing servant and boasting about his "heroic performance" in battle: "You didn't see it! When that demonic dragon bared its fangs and claws and pounced, I, Old Pig, didn't even flinch. I grabbed my Nine-Toothed Rake and 'whoosh!' I charged forward. There was a 'crack,' and the dragon's head was split open. If it weren't for me, it would have continued its arrogant rampage forever!"

Xiaoqing happened to be passing by and overheard Pigsy's nonsensical boasting. She couldn't help but step forward and expose him: "Hey, Pigsy, you're kidding me! I seem to remember someone being chased all over the place by the demon dragon, yelling 'Help! Help!' His voice practically echoed through the sky. If it weren't for everyone working together, you would have turned into a delicious roasted pig and ended up in the demon dragon's belly!"

Pigsy's face flushed red, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He jumped up and down in a panic, arguing, "Little Green, don't spout nonsense! I deliberately used a plan to lure the enemy in. I, Old Pig, wanted to lead the demon dragon close to us so that we could create an excellent opportunity to attack. You little brat, you don't know anything, don't talk nonsense and ruin my reputation!"

Liu Yu walked up with a smile, gently patted Zhu Bajie on the shoulder, and advised, "Alright, alright, Bajie, everyone knows you are incredibly brave. This time, we were able to successfully repel the dark forces, and each of us made great contributions. No one could be missing. However, we cannot let our guard down. That dark leader will definitely not give up easily and may come back at any time."

Thus, the group began their post-battle recovery in the castle in an orderly fashion. Fahai chose a quiet courtyard, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes in meditation. He radiated a soft and holy golden light, his entire being resembling a solemn and sacred Buddha statue, seemingly one with the peaceful power of heaven and earth. He attempted to further explore the latent power of the Buddha's light through in-depth Buddhist practice, to better prepare for the unknown challenges to come.

In another corner of the courtyard, Er Gou was diligently practicing his dagger skills with complete concentration. He moved as nimbly as a squirrel, darting back and forth across the training area. The dagger in his hand gleamed coldly in the sunlight, flashing up and down, sometimes stabbing out like lightning, sometimes swung like a gust of wind. Every movement was precise and powerful, demonstrating his dedication and focus on dagger techniques.

Lingyue plunged into the castle's library, a veritable treasure trove of knowledge, its shelves overflowing with all sorts of ancient books. Dust swirled in the light streaming through the windows, seemingly whispering tales of the long history these books carried. Lingyue buried herself in them, meticulously perusing each book, muttering to herself, "There must be some crucial information hidden here, something that will help us find the dark forces' fatal weakness and ultimately defeat them."

Xiaoqing then led Liu Yu to the castle garden. Colorful flowers swayed gently in the breeze, vying for attention and releasing a delightful fragrance. Xiaoqing picked up the Crown of Wisdom, now fused with the three spirits, and curiously held it up to her eyes, examining its intricate patterns against the sunlight. Tilting her head, she asked, "Liu Yu, do you think this artifact, after fusing with the three spirits, still harbors some powerful forces we haven't yet discovered?"

Liu Yu took the Crown of Wisdom, examined it repeatedly in his hands, and said thoughtfully, "I'm not entirely sure either, but it's very possible. After all, the fusion of this artifact with the Three Spirits is so wondrous. Perhaps in our next confrontation with the forces of darkness, we might unexpectedly discover some new abilities."

Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the castle. Everyone rushed to the castle gate, where they saw a small man dressed in bizarre clothes being ruthlessly stopped at the entrance by the guards. He was as short as a child, but his head was unusually large, disproportionately large for his size, making him look somewhat comical. His eyes darted around, revealing a shrewdness. His clothes were a riot of colors, seemingly pieced together from various strange fabrics, and adorned with a dazzling array of trinkets that jingled with his movements, as if playing a unique kind of "music."

The short man's face immediately lit up with a fawning smile upon seeing the crowd emerge, revealing a set of uneven, yellowed teeth. He spoke in a shrill voice, "Distinguished heroes, I have long admired your names! They are as famous as thunder in my ears! My name is Qiqi, a small merchant who travels far and wide. I have heard of your extraordinary bravery in successfully repelling that evil force of darkness, and I am truly in awe. I have come here specifically to witness your brilliance!"

Pigsy sized up Qiqi, his eyes filled with suspicion. He snorted and said, "You little rascal, you're acting all sneaky. You don't look like a decent person. Tell me, what's your purpose? I, Old Pig, am not as easily fooled as I seem!"

Qiqi quickly waved his thin hands, his face plastered with a fawning smile. He hurriedly pulled a small, exquisite box from his pocket and presented it like a treasure, saying, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! Please don't misunderstand. I'm really just an honest merchant. I have a treasure here that might be very useful in your future fight against the dark forces!"

Liu Yu signaled to the guards to let them through, and Qiqi entered the castle with a beaming smile, quickly and respectfully handing the box in her hands to Liu Yu. Liu Yu gently opened the box, and inside lay a blue bead that emitted a soft, faint light. Strange and mysterious patterns flowed across the surface of the bead, as if a faint, mysterious power was slowly surging within it, giving it a profound and fantastical feel.

"What is this thing?" Liu Yu asked in confusion.

Qiqi proudly raised his head, a sly smile on his face, and explained, "This bead is no ordinary bead; it's called the 'Bead of Insight.' With it, you can easily see through hidden traps and weaknesses set by dark magic. In your future battles against the forces of darkness, this bead will definitely be of great use and give you a helping hand!"

A hint of wariness flashed in Xiaoqing's eyes as she said suspiciously, "You'd be so kind? Stop beating around the bush and just tell me what kind of reward you want?"

Qiqi rubbed his dry hands, chuckled, revealing a set of uneven teeth, and said, "This young lady is so clever; she saw right through me. I heard that you successfully gathered the three spirits and perfectly fused them with the divine artifact, and I'm really curious. I just want to take a closer look at these magical things and satisfy my little curiosity; I have no other request."

Pigsy snorted disdainfully: "It's that simple? I, Old Pig, don't believe it! You rascal, you're obviously up to no good."

Lingyue pondered for a moment, looked Qiqi up and down, and slowly said, "It's fine to let him see, but we must be careful and make sure he doesn't pull any tricks."

So, everyone led Qiqi to the room where the divine artifact was displayed. The moment Qiqi saw the artifact that had fused the three spirits, his eyes widened instantly, shining like two bright light bulbs, and he kept muttering, "It's truly amazing, so amazing... This is simply a miracle rarely seen in the world!"

Just as Qiqi approached the artifact, wanting to examine it closely, he suddenly pulled a small black bottle from his sleeve as if by magic and swiftly poured the liquid inside onto the artifact. The moment the liquid touched the artifact, it hissed and emitted a pungent cloud of black smoke. The originally bright and dazzling light on the artifact instantly began to flicker, like a flame of life swaying in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"What are you doing!" Liu Yu's expression changed drastically. She shouted and rushed over without hesitation to stop Qiqi.

Qiqi, however, moved with the agility of a monkey, easily dodging Liu Yu's obstruction and hiding to the side. A ferocious and cunning smile appeared on his face as he arrogantly laughed, "Haha, you bunch of fools, I, Qiqi, am determined to have the powerful force of this divine artifact!"

It turns out that Qiqi was a spy carefully sent by the Dark Leader. After escaping last time, the Dark Leader was unwilling to accept defeat and racked his brains to come up with this insidious plan. He sent Qiqi to infiltrate the castle and seize the opportunity to destroy the artifact, thereby weakening everyone's power.

Pigsy was furious, his eyes bulging like copper bells. He brandished his nine-toothed rake and roared, "You despicable and vile villain, how dare you deceive us! I, Pigsy, will beat you to a pulp and turn you into a pile of mud today!"

Qiqi, however, remained calm. He pulled a strange whistle-like object from his pocket, put it to his lips, and blew hard. As a sharp and eerie whistle rang out, a group of dark figures suddenly surged into the castle like a tidal wave. These figures were agile and nimble, gripping gleaming blades tightly in their hands, and pounced on the group like hungry wolves.

"Watch out, everyone! It's a trap!" Liu Yu shouted gravely, quickly and decisively grabbing his sword and engaging the shadowy figures in fierce combat without hesitation. The sword swung with incredible speed and power, its energy crisscrossing like streaks of silver lightning. Several unfortunate figures were instantly struck by the sword energy, turning into puffs of black smoke and vanishing without a trace.

Seeing this, Xiaoqing immediately shook the bell in her hand. The clear sound of the bell instantly transformed into a powerful sound wave, crashing towards Qiqi and the shadowy figures like a surging tide. Qiqi's expression changed, and she hurriedly cast dark magic, forming a black barrier in front of her, barely managing to block the sound wave attack. Taking advantage of the moment when everyone was confronting Qiqi, the shadowy figures scattered like ghosts. Some rushed towards the artifact, attempting to snatch it; others frantically attacked Liu Yu and the others, trying to restrain their movements and create an opportunity to seize the artifact.

Seeing this, Fahai immediately clasped his hands together and chanted incantations. In an instant, a Buddha-light shone brightly, its power enhanced by the fusion of the three spiritual forces, becoming even stronger, like the dazzling rays of the sun illuminating the entire room. Under the intense light, the shadowy figures let out painful screams, as if scorched by flames, their movements becoming sluggish, their once agile forms now clumsy and awkward.

Er Gou, with his agile movements, darted through the shadows like a black lightning bolt, his eyes fixed on Qi Qi like an eagle's, searching for the perfect opportunity to strike. Finally, he spotted an opening and pounced on Qi Qi like a cheetah, the dagger in his hand gleaming coldly, aiming straight for Qi Qi's vitals. Qi Qi sensed the danger and dodged to the side, avoiding a fatal blow, but his arm was still cut by the dagger, blood instantly staining his sleeve, dripping onto the ground.

"You little brat, how dare you hurt me!" Qiqi was enraged, her eyes flashing with a fierce light. She unleashed dark magic, and a black flame shot towards Er Gou like a vicious dragon. Er Gou couldn't dodge in time and was struck by the flame. He fell to the ground like a kite with a broken string, groaning in pain.

"Er Gou!" Liu Yu was extremely anxious and wanted to rush over to save Er Gou, but he was entangled by several dark figures like vicious wolves and could not break free.

Seeing this, Pigsy was frantic with worry and shouted, "I'm here to save him!" He brandished his nine-toothed rake like an angry bull, charging fiercely towards the shadowy figures surrounding Liu Yu. The nine-toothed rake was wielded in his hands with impenetrable force, creating a powerful gust of wind, and the shadowy figures were forced to retreat in disarray, dodging and fleeing.

Lingyue focused intently on dispelling the black smoke from the artifact and restoring its powerful strength. Her hands moved rapidly, casting spells that continuously enveloped the artifact with soft, mysterious light, counteracting the pungent black smoke. The light and smoke intertwined, creating a fantastical and tense scene.