Investing in the Reborn Empress, She Actually Calls Me ‘Husband’ Chapter 724: Double Love Potion

Observing the Heitu Immortal alongside the two 'Left and Right Dharma Protectors', Yuwen Cuojin and Situ Ding both inhaled sharply at the same time.

The situation was firmly under control.

Setting aside those two fifth-realm underlings, their side now boasted two Palm Profound realm combatants, including an incarnation of the Ancestral God themselves.

This level of reinforcement was far beyond what they had anticipated, to say nothing of the mysterious Heitu Immortal, even if he chose to remain on the sidelines without personally intervening.

It wasn't just a guaranteed victory; the two deputy sect masters honestly couldn't fathom a scenario where they might fail. If the Heitu Immortal was willing to move, they would possess the confidence to launch an assault on the Imperial Capital itself!

"We offer our greetings to the Ancestral God. This disciple was remiss in not welcoming you from afar; we beg for your forgiveness regarding this transgression."

Following Situ Ding’s lead, the elite members of the Summoning Demons Sect rose as one.

Since the Dream Dao lacked a formal lineage inheritance, such a potent martial art would have never vanished from the Summoning Demons Sect otherwise. Consequently, Qin Yuzhi’s true identity was beyond any suspicion.

"Rise, everyone. I have entered the Immortal's service now. You shall refer to me as the Left Dharma Protector."

Standing behind the youthful Li Immortal, Qin Yuzhi gave a brief, dignified nod: "Address me by that title during all official business."

"As you command."

Situ Ding and Yuwen Cuojin traded looks, feeling a silent wave of relief wash over them.

The previous sect master had returned to life as an Ancestral God incarnation. Given the weight of seniority and history, had Qin Yuzhi intended to reclaim authority over the Summoning Demons Sect, the current sect master would be in a very difficult position. Even without an abdication, there would be a powerful patriarch looming over him.

Thankfully, there wasn't a trace of desire to interfere with the sect's leadership in Qin Yuzhi’s tone.

Still, they wondered what kind of power this Heitu Immortal held to make someone like Qin Yuzhi serve him so willingly...?

Their countenances became significantly more reverent as this thought took hold.

Yuwen Cuojin clasped his hands and remarked, "In truth, we are all part of the same family. Once the Cycle of Life and Death Formation is in our hands, we shall present the first one for the Immortal’s personal review."

"Let us secure it first. What is your strategy?"

Li Mo appeared satisfied with the respect they were showing.

"Beyond that formation, there is one more critical objective we must address."

Mo Chaozong could no longer restrain himself while the others were busy with pleasantries.

Situ Ding nodded, his face turning solemn:

"Immortal, during this mission, we must also eliminate Li Mo and Ying Bing. If such geniuses are not snuffed out now, there is no telling what kind of threat they will pose once they fully mature."

"To that end, Sect Master Mo and I will deal with Li Mo and Ying Bing personally. We will entrust the recovery of the formation to you. What are your thoughts on this?"

Li Mo: "?"

As he looked at the dead-serious faces of the two Palm Profound experts and the Physical Law cultivator, a metaphorical question mark appeared over the young Li’s head.

Wait, what exactly had he done to earn this kind of treatment?

"Immortal, you might be unaware. Our sect follows an ancestral proverb: 'A lion must employ its full strength even when hunting a rabbit.' Last year, a Genius at the Observing Spirit realm dared to oppose our Divine Sect. I personally went to wipe out his entire lineage, smashed the eggs until the yolks were ruined, and even made sure the dogs were castrated."

"...That sounds somewhat excessive." Li Mo’s lip twitched slightly.

"You don't realize how strange that brat is. If you did, you wouldn't think the measures were too much."

"Is that so? Besides his good looks and remarkable skill with a blade, what other strengths does he possess?"

The young Li Immortal knit his brows.

"His speed of cultivation is terrifying, surpassing even the Great Yu Martial Emperor in his prime. His techniques are bizarre and totally inconsistent with someone of the Inner Scenery realm. He can cross vast distances in an eye-blink, and he can make his skin glow with a crystalline light that even Palm Profound attacks cannot penetrate."

Situ Ding produced a small ledger, reciting the specific traits he had documented.

Li Mo was genuinely surprised that the Summoning Demons Sect had gathered so much intel on him.

"Despite our superior cultivation levels, taking down this brat requires a meticulous, calculated strategy to win through intellect. Luckily, the boy probably isn't very clever. After all, people who swing hammers usually lack brains..."

Snap—

Startled by the noise, Mo Chaozong asked:

"Immortal, why did your chopsticks just snap?"

"Heh... it's nothing. I was merely struck by the fact that among the world's many heroes, this youth truly possesses a unique presence."

Li Mo set the broken utensils down, speaking in a profound tone:

"You mentioned a strategic victory. What plan have you devised?"

"We intend to strike during his wedding night, though we aren't entirely certain of success."

Luo Yexian let out a sigh: "The boy's tricks are far too annoying. If you aren't careful, he just vanishes. He somehow escaped with his life even back at Rotten Ke Mountain."

Almost as if on cue, every person in the room turned their eyes toward the young Li Immortal.

They appeared to be waiting for his final verdict.

This was something the young Li had never anticipated.

He remained silent. Instead, the Left and Right Dharma Protectors began to whisper to one another, seemingly engaged in a very serious debate.

"?"

Wait, are you two actually taking this discussion seriously?

"What if we drug Li Mo?"

Shang Qinqing suggested thoughtfully.

"The brat has a unique constitution; he is completely immune to all toxins," Situ Ding replied, shaking his head.

"Drugging him doesn't have to involve poison."

Qin Yuzhi chimed in.

Li Mo mentally applauded the person and the bird. The Best Actor of the Clear Abyss Sect was putting on a flawless performance.

This acting was simply too convincing...

"Aphrodisiacs."

"Pfft..." Qian Bufan nearly sprayed his food into the hotpot.

"Hiss..."

The room echoed with the sound of sharp breaths. The demonic sect members leaned back, their eyes gleaming with a newfound sense of wicked realization.

"Of course! If we force-feed him aphrodisiacs and make him consummate his vows with the top beauty of the Flower Ranking, no amount of tricks will save him. How could he possibly cope?"

"Who could endure that? The brat would be occupied until daybreak, wouldn't he?"

"As expected of our ancestor! What a masterful plan to use force against force—using the Cold Fairy to bind the Wife-Blessing Little Tyrant. This is truly a diabolical strategy."

"Jiejie, Li Mo won't be escaping this time, even if he grew a pair of wings!"

The demonic sect members' creativity was sparked, and they began to discuss the details with great enthusiasm.

"I've been wanting to pull this off for a long time." Shang Qinqing boasted, puffing out her chest.

Qin Yuzhi: "Mie haha..."

Their demeanors were incredibly haughty, and their laughter was so sinister it made the demonic sect members shiver. They collectively decided that these two must have been legendary demons before the Immortal recruited them.

Well, one of them literally was their ancestor. So that made sense.

Li Mo was starting to worry that the two weren't entirely acting anymore.

If they actually carried this out, it would be a disaster!

Li Mo gave a soft cough to get their attention:

"Regarding the aphrodisiac... since he has a special body, very few rare substances would actually affect him. As a man of honor, I do not carry such strange items on me."

"..."

The room went quiet at his words. The demonic sect members looked around at each other.

Eventually, all eyes landed on Luo Yexian.

"Why are you all staring at me? You don't think I have some kind of functional issue, do you?" Luo Yexian’s eyes bulged.

A sect member whispered quietly:

"Hall Master, every time you visit the brothel, you hire three women just to start a mahjong game and take all their money."

"True. The last girl who served me was cursing your name. She said usually she earns thirty taels for a night of hard work, but after spending the night with you, she ended up losing over two hundred taels. She said she’d never had to pay a customer before."

"The madam even told me she'd give me a discount next time if I didn't bring you along."

It was no wonder the members suspected Luo Yexian had issues in that department.

Why else would he do something that even members of a demonic sect found to be over the line?

"I'm perfectly healthy! I just don't have an interest in women, that's all!" Luo Yexian bellowed, his face flushing a deep red.

Situ Ding raised a hand to quiet the room:

"That's enough. We can search for some. Time is tight, but it's not impossible to find what we need."

Just as he finished speaking.

"That item... there is no need to go looking for it!"

Abruptly, a figure who had been silent the entire time stood up, radiating an aura of total confidence.

Another expert?

Li Mo, who had just started to relax, felt his skin crawl as he looked over.

Old Huang, aren't you supposed to be a double agent?

Why on earth are you joining in on this?!