Chapter 56 Innate Domain, Chaos

The Noble Consort Hu was the Emperor’s beloved consort.

But I am just an eunuch. Although recently favored by the Empress, if she wants to finish me off, it would be extremely easy.

She only needs to say one simple sentence to expose my secret of being a fake eunuch, and I would have no chance of surviving.

"What do you want then?" Sensing the voices coming closer, Hu Mei’Er was anxious like an ant on a hot pan. If caught by the Imperial Guard in her current state, it would be difficult to escape the suspicion of setting the fire.

"Ah... this..."

Chen Mo’s expression changed too. He only wanted to stop Hu Mei’Er from leaving, but he didn’t really know how to handle the situation.

For the safety of his life.

Chen Mo naturally considered silencing her by any means necessary.

But the opponent wouldn’t go down without a fight.

It would lead to a prolonged battle.

Once the Imperial Guards arrived, neither of them would be able to leave.

Seeing Chen Mo’s somewhat astonished expression, Hu Mei’Er scoffed coldly and said, "I must say, you have quite a nerve. You dare impersonate an eunuch, and not just any eunuch, but one serving the Empress. If the Emperor finds out, he would skin you alive."

"How about this, let me go, and I won’t... *cough cough*..."

Hu Mei’Er suddenly coughed dryly, a slight pain across her brow, twisting her chest, looking somberly at Chen Mo, this bastard, hitting so hard. She continued, "I won’t expose your identity as a fake eunuch, how about it?"

"Not a chance!" Chen Mo did not trust her. If she returned to her own palace, that might very well be his end.

And even if he claimed she started the fire, what then?

Who would believe him?

"So what exactly do you want?" Hu Mei’Er lowered her voice, her silhouette lay prone on the roof, her breath hidden.

Footsteps appeared soon after.

Chen Mo dared not breathe heavily, also hiding his breath, lying beside Hu Mei’Er.

Once the footsteps passed beneath them, heading towards the fire, Chen Mo then said, "You have to give me something that can threaten you, otherwise, I won’t believe you."

Life and death stakes.

Chen Mo could not trust Hu Mei’Er’s simple words.

"Impossible!" Hu Mei’Er decisively refused, scrutinizing Chen Mo’s hands and feet, ever defensive, while seeking a chance to deliver a fatal blow to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo harbored similar thoughts.

Moreover, he unleashed Heaven and Earth Lose Color, enveloping Hu Mei’Er in Pure True Qi.

Hu Mei’Er also perceived the situation, noticing her hearing and smell were not as sharp, her senses dull.

"Innate Domain?" Hu Mei’Er raised her brow, speaking under her breath.

"Huh?" Chen Mo was stunned.

"Not possible..."

Hu Mei’Er’s eyes flickered briefly. An Innate Domain is exclusive to Innate Powerhouses. If he were one, she’d be dead long ago.

Before the previous dynasty, martial artists of Third Grade and above were also called Innate Martial Artists.

"Could it be..."

Hu Mei’Er thought of something, her alluring eyes looking incredulously at Chen Mo, considering he had become a Shenxiao Sect disciple, she said, "What is your relationship with Lin Su Ya?"

"Don’t change the subject. If it’s not possible, then you aren’t going anywhere."

Chen Mo glanced at the burning woodshed, growing anxious.

It was packed with dry wood. Once ignited, it was unstoppable, the flames growing fierce, attracting more and more people.

As the fire spread, it illuminated everything around.

The darkness was dispelled, and if delayed any longer, they both might be discovered.

"Aside from this fire starter, I have nothing else." Hu Mei’Er spread her hands, saying, "Therefore, there isn’t anything that can threaten me."

Chen Mo gave her a look; her tall frame clad in tight black garments indeed showed no place to hide anything.

Yet, the bulging area definitely wasn’t padded.

Too...

Chen Mo’s face darkened, the noise around ever increasing.

Was it really time to gamble, let her leave, and see if she would talk?

If she did, he’d expose her starting the fire?

What a joke, would anyone believe him?

And if she accused him falsely.

He would die an even worse death.

Moreover, what was her status compared to his?

Would she really stand trial?

Seeing Chen Mo’s grim expression, Hu Mei’Er was slightly afraid he’d choose death over giving in, so she said, "Shall I tell you a secret then?"

"In truth, the Emperor is already incapacitated. When I entered the palace, he already showed signs of this."

Chen Mo: "..."

Wasn’t this quite the revelation!

Seeing Chen Mo silent, Hu Mei’Er continued, "Actually, I’m still a maiden. When the dog Emperor tried doing those things to me, he was already unable... to rise."

"His frequent overnight stays in my Yonghe Palace are merely illusionary. We sleep separately, and to my knowledge, only I know of this secret. So, if I expose you, you can reveal this matter. Then, naturally, the dog Emperor will suspect me."

Chen Mo: "..."

"This secret would only hasten my death, likely never reaching the Emperor’s ears."

Chen Mo noticed Hu Mei’Er calling the Emperor a dog and added, "Do you have a grudge with him?"

"Yes, so you needn’t worry about me exposing you. If you have intentions towards Xiao Yunxi, I may even assist you, as it would be a revenge against the dog Emperor." Hu Mei’Er suddenly gave Chen Mo a flirtatious wink.

"*cough cough*..."

Dammit, she actually knows my thoughts.

Feeling she had swayed Chen Mo, she left a note, "If you need help, come to Yonghe Palace to find me" and departed.

Chen Mo didn’t stop her.

He could only take a gamble.

Couldn’t possibly perish alongside her.

...

After leaving the woodshed area.

Hu Mei’Er initially did not return to her own sleeping quarters but headed into a dense forest.

"You’re late." A silhouette appeared in the forest.

"The Emperor visited me." Noble Consort Hu said.

The silhouette frowned and quickly asked, "How did it go?"

"Fine, attention was drawn to the woodshed. And you?"

"The mountain below caught fire too, keeping the guarding Imperial Guards extremely busy. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to ascend the mountain. Our people are already here."

"Hmm." Hu Mei’Er nodded, about to leave when she suddenly said, "If there’s a chance, could you help kill the eunuch by the Empress’s side? He’s called Chen Hong."

"What’s happening?"

"He..." Hu Mei’Er initially wanted to say he had offended her, but instead said, "He has learned the Eight Desolates Prison."

"Understood. I will send more assassins towards the Empress’s side."