Chapter 845: Exiled

Chapter 845: Exiled

"Of course I can't deny a request from you, Your Highness, but the problem is that Violet Spirit currently isn't in the Black River Water Palace, so I can't call on her even if I wanted to," Lady Ju replied as her brows furrowed slightly.

"Where is she?" Han Li immediately asked.

"Our Black River Water Palace is home to many cultivators, and that slut was granted special privileges by my husband, allowing her to enter and exit the water palace as she pleases, so how am I supposed to know where she's gone?" Lady Ju snapped in a cold voice.

Lady Ju's scathing words and haughty attitude were really beginning to get on Han Li's nerves, and he said, "You just said that you were assigned with the task of overseeing the Black River Water Palace's affairs during Senior Black River's seclusion, so surely you at least have some idea of where Violet Spirit has gone."

"Who the hell do you think you are? I only allowed an Immortal Realm scoundrel like you into our Black River Water Palace because you're accompanying His Highness, yet you dare to interrogate me now? Our Black River Water Palace doesn't welcome uncivilized guests like you!"

Lady Ju abruptly flared up with rage and swept both sleeves through the air she spoke.

Two bursts of black light immediately erupted out of the walls on either side of the hall, then swept up Han Li in a flash before forming a black vortex, attempting to teleport him out of the palace.

Han Li's brows furrowed slightly upon seeing this, and his Mantra Treasured Axis instantly appeared behind him before revolving rapidly on the spot, releasing countless golden ripples that encompassed the black vortex, which fell completely still.

Lady Ju's expression changed slightly upon seeing this, and she made a rapid string of hand seals to try and spur the black vortex back into action, but to no avail.

"Lady Ju, I have no intention of opposing you. All I want to know is Violet Spirit's whereabouts, and I'm willing to compensate you handsomely for this information," Han Li said as he cupped his fist in a salute.

"Insolent scoundrel! Do you really think I'm powerless to do anything to you? Come to me, Black River Water Palace!" Lady Ju yelled as she continued to make more hand seals, and the entire Black River Water Palace began to tremble.

Countless rays of black light converged from all directions, forming a miniature Black River Water Palace projection that was several feet in size over the palm of her hand.

Han Li's pupils contracted slightly upon seeing this, and before he had a chance to do anything, Lady Ju thrust both palms forward, sending the Black River Water Palace projection flying into the golden ripples around Han Li.

The golden ripples were instantly torn apart without being able to pose any resistance, and as a result, the black vortex was restored to its normal state, instantly devouring Han Li like a giant black mouth.

In the next instant, Han Li found himself outside the Black River Water Palace.

Only a small portion of the Time Dao Runes on his Mantra Treasured Axis had recovered, so its powers were greatly diminished.

However, for Violet Spirit's sake, there was no way that he could back down.

He took a deep breath, then activated his Infernal Devilish Eyes to inspect the restrictions on the black light barrier before him, and at the same time, his Mantra Treasured Axis released a wave of golden ripples that descended upon the light barrier.

Right at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from beside him.

"I knew I'd find you here, Fellow Daoist Li."

Han Li hurriedly swung around to discover Shi Pokong standing not far away.

"I certainly hope so," Han Li sighed.

Close to two hours flew by in a flash.

Han Li was still relatively calm and collected, but Shi Chuankong was beginning to grow a little uneasy, and he opened his mouth on multiple occasions to say something, but didn't know what to say.

Right at this moment, an opening reappeared on the black light barrier, and Shi Pokong flew out from within.

Han Li and Shi Chuankong immediately approached him before the former asked, "How did it go, Your Highness?"

"I was able to find out Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit's current whereabouts, as well as some information about the time that she spent in the Black River Water Palace," Shi Pokong replied with a faint smile, and Han Li was ecstatic to hear this.

"I knew we could count on you, Pokong!" Shi Chuankong said with a wide smile.

"Thank you, Your Highness. How has Violet Spirit been faring after coming to the Black River Water Palace?" Han Li asked.

"After she ascended to the Holy Realm, Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit caught Daoist Master Black River's eye for her looks and her aptitude, and he wanted to make her his concubine, but she desperately refused, threatening to take her own life.

“Daoist Master Black River didn't want to subdue her by force, and he was also in a hurry to go into seclusion at the time, so he could only leave Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit under the supervision of Lady Ju," Shi Pokong replied.

Han Li was quite relieved to hear this, and Shi Chuankong slapped him firmly on the shoulder as he exulted, "That's great! Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit's purity still remains, so you can rest assured now, Fellow Daoist Li."

"What are you saying, Chuankong?" Shi Pokong scolded with a stern glare.

Only then did Shi Chuankong realize that he had misspoken, and he scratched his own head with an awkward look on his face.

Han Li remained completely unflustered as he said, "Violet Spirit is all on her own, so even if something had happened, it wouldn't be her fault. What happened after that? Is Violet Spirit still in the Black River Water Palace?"

"After Daoist Master Black River went into seclusion, Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit attempted to escape from the Black River Water Palace, and not only did Lady Ju not stop her, she intentionally let her go, so she's not in the Black River Water Palace right now," Shi Pokong sighed.

"That's good news, is it not? The Holy Realm is a big place, but it won't be difficult for us to track someone down. Once we get back, I'll make some arrangements, and..."

Shi Chuankong's voice gradually trailed off as he spoke, and he seemed to have realized that something wasn't quite right.

Han Li's brows were also tightly furrowed in concern.

It made sense for Lady Ju to intentionally allow Violet Spirit to escape from the Black River Water Palace, and even if Daoist Master Black River were to ask her about the matter after coming out of seclusion, he wouldn't be able to blame her.

However, given how petty she was, there was no way that she would simply allow Violet Spirit to leave.

Shi Pokong took a glance at Han Li, then confirmed his suspicions as he said, "Not long after Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit left the Black River Water Palace, Lady Ju sent people to capture her before exiling her into the Scalptia Spatial Domain."