Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

Chapter 96: 96 Goodness, that’s daylight robbery!

Chen Mo set fire to the night attire he was wearing.

Only after the unique scent of Ye Wanqiu dissipated did Chen Mo return to Weiyang Palace.

When he returned to Weiyang Palace, he noticed that security had been increased significantly.

The Imperial Guards at the gate checked Chen Mo’s waist token and asked him some questions, such as where he was and what he was doing at midnight.

Chen Mo naturally claimed he had returned to Shenxiao Temple.

If they wanted to verify the truth, they could only ask Lin Su Ya and Zhao Fujin.

Because the last time he returned to Weiyang Palace to kill Wang Ying, it was after his cultivation, when he quietly slipped back into Weiyang Palace.

Then, outside Weiyang Palace, he changed into his night attire.

Of course, these questions from the Imperial Guards were routine inquiries.

With their status, they naturally did not have the right to question the State Preceptor and the Empress.

Moreover, at present, Weiyang Palace had not suffered any losses.

Only the Chief Eunuch serving the Empress was missing.

They found traces of burning on the ground in Wang Ying’s room, but as for what was burned specifically,

they did not know.

From the investigation, it was revealed that Wang Ying was a Fifth Grade martial artist.

While Chen Mo was Seventh Grade.

Their powers had been vastly different before.

They would not suspect that Wang Ying’s disappearance was related to Chen Mo.

...

After entering Weiyang Palace, he was summoned by Xiao Qing’Er sent by the Empress.

Inside the bedchamber.

Xiao Yunxi appeared to have just woken up, with fatigue still lingering on her face. She looked at Chen Mo and softly said, ”Chen Hong, an assassin came to Weiyang Palace before, did you know that?”

Chen Mo nodded: ”I heard about it from them when I came over just now.”

”And have you heard about Wang Ying’s disappearance?” Xiao Yunxi continued.

While Xiao Yunxi was questioning, Xiao Qing’Er was intently staring at Chen Mo’s eyes, as if trying to discern something from them.

Chen Mo remained calm and said, ”I heard about it.”

Of course, Xiao Yunxi did not suspect Chen Mo, sighing, she said, ”Good to know, the Imperial Palace has been quite chaotic recently, I’m worried about your safety. Be more careful.”

Chen Mo nodded: ”Thank you for your concern, Empress.”

Xiao Qing’Er, beside them, showed a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Indeed favored, to have the Empress express concern herself.

”By the way, Chen Hong, you have met Qing’Er, right?” Xiao Yunxi said.

Chen Mo nodded.

Xiao Yunxi then said, ”Qing’Er is the adopted daughter of my father. Though she is five years younger than me, we’ve grown up together. From now on, she will be the Chief Guard of Weiyang Palace. You may call her Qing’Er.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo smiled at Xiao Qing’Er and then said, ”Miss Qing’Er, you appear a bit pale, have you been injured?”

Upon saying this, Chen Mo noticed Xiao Qing’Er’s hands clench tightly.

Before she could respond, Xiao Yunxi said, ”Qing’Er clashed with the assassin before and suffered some losses.

But still, Qing’Er is an outstanding figure among Fifth Grade martial artists. The assassin had some skill to make her suffer, no wonder he escaped.”

Chen Mo flattered, ”That assassin is truly bold, daring to intrude on Weiyang Palace and even injuring Miss Qing’Er, really courting death. I curse him to be struck by lightning.”

This comment did not earn Xiao Qing’Er’s favor but rather her disdain, though she did not show it in front of Xiao Yunxi.

Instead, Xiao Yunxi chuckled lightly and teased, ”Chen Hong, Qing’Er has a cold personality, words like these won’t make her happy.”

Chen Mo didn’t say much more.

”Alright, I called you here mainly to let you get acquainted with Qing’Er, and to remind you to be cautious.”

Saying this, Xiao Yunxi walked toward the bed, saying, ”Qing’Er, you may leave, I have some words to exchange with Chen Hong in private.”

”Yes,” Xiao Qing’Er respectfully retreated.

Chen Mo stood beside, ears perked.

”I heard you went to the Department of Music after returning from the military camp today,” Xiao Yunxi said, with her eyes slightly narrowed.

Chen Mo feigned a change in expression and said:

”Empress, listen to me, I did so only to better win them over, and to grasp control over the Eastern Capital faster, with no intent of seeking pleasure. Besides, you know, Empress, I am a broken person. Even if I wanted to, I’m powerless...”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi suddenly felt quite cheerful, her lips curling slightly: ”You don’t need to hurry to explain to me, I don’t blame you. Though you have a flawed body, you are a man, and worldly desires are understandable to me. However...”

Breaking off for a moment, Xiao Yunxi continued, ”The Department of Music is full of eyes and ears, going there isn’t great for your image. How about this, if there’s anyone in Weiyang Palace you fancy, as long as you like her, I’ll grant her to you.”

These words upon being said.

For other eunuchs, this could be considered the highest of favors.

But Chen Mo had to discern the meaning behind them.

After a moment, Chen Mo respectfully said, ”I only wish to serve the Empress with all my heart, no other intentions.”

As expected, Xiao Yunxi was just speaking casually at the end, she sighed and said, ”If you weren’t flawed, I would really like to pair Qing’Er with you.”

Chen Mo said nothing, suddenly remembering a palace maid who was executed before, seemed to be named Qing’Er too...

It seemed she died enticing the Emperor.

Chuckle, chuckle.

After sighing, Xiao Yunxi then said to Chen Mo, ”Come, give me a foot massage. Ever since you massaged, I can’t sleep well without it at night.”

”Understood.”

...

Late at night.

After leaving the Empress’s bedchamber, Chen Mo returned to the Maid’s Room.

A system prompt suddenly sounded in his mind.

[The update of Cultivation Simulator version 2.0 is complete. Would you like to view the update details?]

”Yes.” Chen Mo lay on the bed and mumbled.

Then a large wave of content unfolded in Chen Mo’s mind.

[Due to the advent of major turmoil, the Cultivation Simulator launches a new version.

1. Cancel the daily solidification of talents after simulation.

2. Cancel unlimited simulation attempts.

3. One simulation attempt per day is now allowed, requiring a certain amount of money, with costs increasing with realm advancement.

4. Daily simulation days shall not exceed ten days.

5. Upon the end of simulation, choose one out of three possible rewards.]

[Do you want to activate Immortal Cultivation Simulator?]

As a string of golden words appeared in Chen Mo’s mind, a recharge portal also floated up.

Chen Mo: ”...”

This damn system must be produced by Tencent.

Chen Mo immediately took out all the silver he had on him.

Eight thousand three hundred taels of silver, of which four thousand taels were devoured by the system.

Then today’s simulation attempts were refreshed.

What is this?

Chen Mo’s eyes widened.

One simulation costs four thousand taels.

Goodness, robbing money?