Chapter 2637

The story of the Tianpu City Lord and his favored concubine was simple, yet dramatic. It was a classic tale of a hero saving a beauty.

One day, the City Lord went out of the city and saw several cultivators attacking a female cultivator. Unable to stand by, she intervened, drove them away, and brought the injured woman back to her mansion. To repay her kindness, she insisted on staying as her concubine. After some thought, she agreed.

Who could have imagined that this woman harbored malicious intent? The City Lord never expected to fall into such a trap.

Zhu Yanyi sniffed disdainfully. "They say lust is a sharp blade above one's head. Now you taste that bitterness."

The Tianpu City Lord smiled awkwardly, then asked, "I wonder if this gu worm can be removed?"

Zhu Yanyi glanced at her and nodded slightly. "It can be removed. But once it is, your favored concubine will discover it."

"Then, what do you suggest, Immortal Elder?" The City Lord smiled bitterly. Now, she could only hope Zhu Yanyi had a solution.

Zhu Yanyi looked at her, then took out a puppet. "Squeeze a drop of blood onto this puppet," she instructed.

Although the City Lord didn't know what she was doing, she trusted her to save her. Without hesitation, she dropped a bead of blood onto the puppet.

Zhu Yanyi then took out a small bottle containing undiluted spirit liquid and sprinkled it on the puppet. She made a hand gesture and embedded several spirit stones into it. Slowly, the puppet began to grow, gradually taking human form. The City Lord realized the figure looked exactly like herself.

"I will transfer your puppet gu to this doll," Zhu Yanyi explained. "After you defeat your concubine, we will deal with the gu."

"Please, Immortal Elder, act." The City Lord didn't know if this gamble would work, but he had no other path.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Extend your left hand. I will make a small cut on your palm. Place your hand on the puppet, and the gu will move over. You must remain calm during this process."

She looked at her seriously. "Do not worry about other things. Basically, you have nothing to fear."

The City Lord looked at her gratefully. "In that case, I trouble you, Immortal Elder."

Zhu Yanyi nodded and gestured for her to proceed.

The City Lord extended her left hand. Zhu Yanyi made a quick cut. "Quick, press your left hand on the puppet."

The City Lord immediately placed his hand on the puppet’s right hand. He felt something moving rapidly inside him. He could clearly sense something wriggling in his palm. Startled, he instinctively pulled his hand away. Suddenly, his heart ached, and his mind went blank.

Seeing this, Zhu Yanyi swiftly shot out a golden needle, pinning it to her Heavenly Gate. She regained consciousness.

Zhu Yanyi was angry. "I told you to stay calm. I said do not be surprised by anything. Did you think I was speaking in vain? You let go, and now all efforts are wasted."

"Sister, what do we do now?" Zhu Zhibin rarely saw Zhu Yanyi so angry.

Yan Aohan, standing nearby, checked on Zhu Yanyi to ensure she was unharmed. She said coldly, "She sought her own death. Why bother?"

The Tianpu City Lord’s face was full of shame. "I am sorry. I felt movement in my palm and was frightened."

The Immortal Emperor shook his head. "No wonder you were controlled by that evil cultivator’s trump card. With such weak will, it would be strange if you weren’t controlled."

Seeing the City Lord’s growing shame, Zhu Zhibin stepped in to mediate. "Sister, can he really not be saved?"

Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Zhibin. "Originally, I planned to transfer the gu. That was the best method. But she ruined it. Now, to get the gu out again, it will take at least a month. This gu is very sensitive; even slight movement makes it retract. So, the only remaining option is to transfer her soul."

Zhu Yanyi sighed deeply.

Zhu Zhibin asked curiously, "What does transferring the soul mean?"

Zhu Yanyi explained, "It is actually quite simple. I will modify this puppet to temporarily house the City Lord’s soul. I will seal her physical body. After a month, when the gu stabilizes, we can transfer it. Or, within this month, we can eliminate that evil cultivator’s trump card and dispose of the gu."

She looked at the City Lord. "Once the soul is transferred, your mind will remain clear. However, since this is a puppet, I must remind you of two things. First, puppets are made of wood, so they fear fire. Do not approach any fire sources during this time. Second, you cannot have intimate relations with your wives or concubines. After all, you are wood; you lack that function."

The City Lord felt a bit embarrassed. "Immortal Elder, I have remembered."

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "Very well. Since you have remembered, consider this. If you are certain you want to use the soul transfer method, then proceed."

"I am willing to use the soul transfer method." The City Lord looked at Zhu Yanyi seriously.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Since you are willing, do not panic this time."

She began modifying the puppet. Originally intended as a container for the gu, it now needed to house a soul, requiring slight adjustments.

Zhu Yanyi was skilled in such modifications and finished quickly. She then instructed the City Lord, "Lie down side by side with the puppet."

The City Lord immediately lay down next to the puppet.

"Close your eyes and empty your mind," Zhu Yanyi continued.

The City Lord closed his eyes and completely emptied his thoughts. He felt as if he was slowly emerging from somewhere, though he didn't know where.

"Relax, do not struggle," Zhu Yanyi’s voice came from beside her.

The City Lord relaxed his resistance. He felt himself becoming lighter and lighter.