The Celestial Beast looked utterly bewildered: 【Who did it?】
Gu Xi raised a questioning eyebrow:
【You don’t know? As the Heavenly Dao’s only disciple, shouldn’t you have a thorough grasp of all the information across the Three Thousand Minor Worlds and be able to look it up?】
【I was going to ask you about the original host’s situation.】
The Celestial Beast scratched its little head somewhat guiltily, tugging at its tiny claws.
【Well… that… I… I don’t know how…】
It had just tried, but it couldn’t load much of this world’s information. It seemed it truly hadn’t learned any of the Heavenly Dao Father’s abilities.
Gu Xi: ?
Seeing that the Celestial Beast didn’t seem to be joking, Gu Xi pressed on: 【Who are the male and female leads of this world?】
The Celestial Beast rubbed its head: 【Don’t know.】
Gu Xi: ?
【What is our mission?】
The Celestial Beast rubbed its head again: 【Don’t know. I… I haven’t learned yet.】
Gu Xi was so angry she laughed.
She gritted her teeth: 【Then what exactly are we here for?】
The Celestial Beast rubbed its little claws together, racking its brains for a long time before finally seeming to recall something. It stammered:
【Probably… to protect the male lead. The male lead is the Heavenly Dao Father’s favorite, the embodiment of this world’s fortune. Protecting him shouldn’t be wrong…】
Gu Xi smiled without warmth, her eyes fixed on the Celestial Beast’s little neck.
Those familiar with the Underworld King knew this was a sign she was about to twist someone’s head off.
She enunciated each word slowly: 【So, since we’re supposed to protect the male lead, may I ask, where is the male lead?】
The Celestial Beast scratched its claw again: 【Still… still don’t know…】
Gu Xi’s teeth ground together audibly: 【May I ask, what exactly can you do?】
Who the male lead is—don’t know!
Where the male lead is—don’t know!
What the mission is—don’t know!
Knows nothing at all!
She had never seen such a foolish little beast!
No wonder it was the Heavenly Dao’s disciple—probably had the same kind of brain as that guy.
Whatever.
Gu Xi gave up. After all, she only needed a physical shell.
She took a few deep breaths, silently chanting mantras to calm herself.
To ease the awkwardness, the Celestial Beast said: 【That… although I don’t know anything now, but…】
Gu Xi leaned back on the beauty couch: 【Stop! No empty promises! Thanks!】
Celestial Beast: …
The vast hall fell into an eerie silence once more.
Seeing Gu Xi close her eyes, the Celestial Beast tried to make conversation: 【So, who really poisoned the original host?】
Gu Xi coughed lightly, a smile curling at the corners of her lips as she opened her eyes, her gaze unusually bright with amusement: 【Naturally, to see who’s path I’m blocking.】
【No rush, there’s plenty of time. Since we’ve come to the mortal palace, we might as well have some fun.】
For some reason, whenever she smiled, the Celestial Beast shuddered.
The Celestial Beast sensed that she already knew who the poisoner was and didn’t press further.
Watching Gu Xi sway the round fan in her hand and slowly close her eyes again, the Celestial Beast spoke up: 【Are you just going to lie here all day?】
Gu Xi lifted an eyelid: 【Why not? You don’t know the mission of this world, nor who the male lead is. So what’s the point of doing the mission? Might as well retire early.】
Celestial Beast: …
【Although I don’t currently know who the male lead is, based on my years of experience and my understanding of my master, I’m certain I’ll recognize him as soon as I see him.】
【Why don’t you go out for a walk? Perhaps the male lead is right here in the palace. I guarantee I’ll recognize him when I see him.】
Gu Xi coughed a few more times, nearly choking for breath. 【Do you think, given my current physical condition, I wouldn’t drop dead the moment I step out of this palace?】
The Celestial Beast thought for a moment. 【It does seem likely.】
Gu Xi extended her hand as if asking for something.
The Celestial Beast looked confused and asked, 【What?】
Gu Xi, exasperated, gave a sharp tap on the Celestial Beast’s forehead with a “smack”:
【You foolish little beast, you really don’t understand human affairs. The Heavenly Dao didn’t teach you this either.】
【Don’t you understand my implied meaning?】
【Hand it over.】
The Celestial Beast let out an “ow” and covered its forehead with its little paws, still looking bewildered. 【Hand over what?】
Gu Xi: 【Pills! Pills! The pills from your Celestial Realm! Don’t tell me your Void Space doesn’t even have a single pill!】
【This mortal body, after taking medicine from the Celestial Realm, can naturally cleanse the toxins within, strengthen its constitution, and prolong life.】
The Celestial Beast rubbed the large bump that had appeared on its forehead and let out another “ow.” 【Aren’t you the Underworld King? Couldn’t you just wave your hand and use your Magical Power to disperse the toxins?】
Gu Xi, whose Magical Power was still far from fully recovered: …
But she still spoke with a serious tone: 【What do you know, little beast? In the mortal realm, we shouldn’t recklessly use Magical Power. What if it disrupts the workings of the mortal world?】
【Hurry up, search your Void Space.】
【Alright.】 The Celestial Beast began rummaging through its Void Space.
Fifteen minutes later.
After taking the pill, Gu Xi summoned the original host’s personal maid—the pink-clad palace maid from earlier, named Tao Yao.
Tao Yao bowed respectfully. “Your Highness, you’re awake.”
“Earlier, I saw you resting on the daybed and didn’t dare disturb you. Eunuch Desheng from His Majesty’s side sent word that His Majesty will come to see you in an hour, after he finishes court.”
“Consort Rong also came by to visit, but when she heard the palace maids say you were resting, she left.”
Gu Xi smiled. “I understand. Pass down the order—I wish to take a stroll in the palace. Have them prepare a sedan chair.”
“Also, go inform Eunuch Desheng by His Majesty’s side that there’s no need for His Majesty to come see me. After my stroll, I’ll pass by the Hall of Mental Cultivation and join His Majesty for lunch.”
Tao Yao’s eyes were filled with concern. “But Your Highness, your health…”
“It’s fine.” Gu Xi gestured for her not to worry. “This is an old ailment. Ever since Her Majesty passed away, my health has been poor, and I haven’t left the Moon Embracing Palace in years. I’ve almost forgotten what the palace looks like. It’s good to go out for a walk now.”
“Go and summon them. Have the palace maids come to dress me. We’ll stroll along the path from the Moon Embracing Palace to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.”
“Yes.” Tao Yao withdrew.
Fifteen minutes later.
The sedan chair moved slowly along the palace path, followed by several rows of palace maids and eunuchs, as well as a row of Golden Scale Guards bestowed by the Emperor to protect the princess’s safety.
The procession was so grand that it surpassed even the current mistress of the rear palace, Consort Rong, in its lavishness.
This clearly shows Princess Yun Xi’s status in the emperor’s heart—truly the only legitimate princess and the emperor’s most beloved daughter.
Along the way, Gu Xi kept his eyes half-closed, basking in the sun, while the Celestial Beast continuously tried to determine who the male lead was.
After passing four or five palaces and watching countless people come and go on the palace paths, Gu Xi was almost asleep, but the Celestial Beast still hadn’t found the male lead.
Gu Xi glanced at it: It would be strange if you could find him. Everyone coming and going here are eunuchs. Do you think your master would choose a eunuch as the male lead?
Without waiting for the Little Beast to reply, Gu Xi answered his own question: But then again, it’s not impossible. The Heavenly Dao’s mind has always been bizarre.
The Celestial Beast: …
The Little Beast sighed.
Could it really not be in the palace?
Just as the Little Beast was at a loss, pondering how to leave the palace with Gu Xi to search, a series of insults and mocking laughter came from not far away.
Gu Xi had exceptionally sharp hearing. Though the commotion was distant, it still roused him enough to open his eyes.
The Celestial Beast also looked up.
“It’s this waste! He stole my jade pendant! Beat him hard!”
“A worthless thing sent from the Jun Kingdom, a dog no one wants—how dare he steal my things! He must have the courage of a bear and the heart of a leopard!”
“Exactly! He doesn’t even know what he is! Today, he even dared to steal the spotlight from the Second and Third Princes in front of the Grand Tutor in the study hall. Disgusting!”
“Beat him! Beat him to death!”
As if seeing something, the Celestial Beast rubbed its eyes and looked again intently.
It clearly saw that above the head of the young man surrounded and bullied by the crowd, there were three large red exclamation marks as a prompt…