Chapter 276 The night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber
Chapter 276 The night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber
As the night deepened, Yunshuang lay on the bed, eyes closed, resting. He took out a small black bottle and shook it gently, a subtle sound coming from inside.
This was the Ecstasy Powder he had just bought from the pharmacy owner. Just a little bit could make a person lose their mind.
"Knock knock knock." There was a knock on the door.
"Come in." Yunshuang put away the small bottle.
An old man in a gray robe pushed the door open and walked in, holding a tray in his hand.
His face was full of wrinkles, but his cloudy eyes were sparkling with brilliance.
"I am Zhao De, the ceremonial officer of the Ghost King's Palace. I have been ordered by His Majesty to prepare for the wedding for you, young master."
The old man put down the tray, on which was a bright red wedding dress.
Yun Shuang sat up, looking at the wedding dress, and smiled inwardly. This Ghost King really knows how to have fun, even learning the wedding customs of the human world.
"This wedding dress is made of thousand-year-old blood silk. Wearing it can enhance your cultivation."
Zhao De said, pulling out a jade box from his sleeve, "This is the Hehuan Pill given by His Majesty. Take it at midnight."
Yunshuang took the jade box, opened it and took a look. Inside was a pill emitting a faint pink light.
He raised his eyebrows. This Hehuan Pill is a banned drug in the ghost world. After taking it, people will be burning with desire and unable to control themselves.
"Thank you, Zhao Liguan." Yun Shuang closed the jade box and pretended not to know the effect of the pill.
Zhao De nodded and said, "I still have other things to prepare. Young Master, please try on the wedding dress first."
After Zhao De left, Yun Shuang picked up the wedding dress and examined it carefully. It was exquisitely crafted, and every stitch and thread exuded a strange aura.
He was about to try it on when he suddenly heard a "whoosh" sound outside the window.
A dark figure leaped in from the window. It was Xiao Hong. She gasped and said, "Master Yun, this is bad!
The judge arrived early and is now conducting an inspection at the city gate."
"So soon?" Yun Shuang frowned. "Shouldn't he be arriving tomorrow?"
"I heard that the Ghost King sent someone to pick him up," Xiaohong said, "and...and there was someone following the Judge."
"Who?"
"The master of Ghost Doctor Valley, the Hundred Poisons Elder."
Yun Shuang's eyes narrowed. Bai Du Lao Ren was the most powerful alchemist in the ghost world, specializing in various poisons.
If he comes, the Ecstasy Powder will probably be useless.
As she was speaking, footsteps were heard outside. Xiaohong quickly hid under the bed.
The door was pushed open and a woman in a purple dress walked in.
She has a pretty face, charming eyes, and a charming air in her every move.
"Master Yun, I'm here to bring you some medicine." The woman walked lightly to the bedside. "This is a nourishing pill specially made by the Lord of the Hundred Poisons Valley. It will make you feel refreshed at the wedding."
Yun Shuang looked at the white pill in the woman's hand and sneered inwardly. This was clearly the Soul-Captivating Pill from the Hundred Poisons Valley. Taking it would control someone's mind.
It seems that the Ghost King is worried about him and wants to control him with drugs.
"Thank you, young lady." Yun Shuang took the pill and asked, "May I know your name, young lady?"
"My name is Zi Yan." The woman covered her mouth and smiled, "I am the last disciple of the master of Bai Du Valley."
"So it's Miss Ziyan." Yunshuang pretended to take medicine, "But I'm a little thirsty now, could you please pour me a cup of tea?"
When Zi Yan turned around to pour tea, Yun Shuang quickly took out a fake pill from her sleeve and swapped it with the real one.
When Zi Yan came back with tea, he swallowed the fake medicine in front of her.
"What do you think, Young Master Yun?" A hint of anticipation flashed in Zi Yan's eyes.
"I feel a little dizzy." Yun Shuang pretended to be dizzy, "Miss Zi Yan, I want to rest for a while."
"Then I'll take my leave." Zi Yan bowed and turned to leave.
After she left, Xiaohong crawled out from under the bed: "Mr. Yun, you are so amazing!
She was actually able to deceive Zi Yan. She is the most cunning disciple in the Hundred Poisons Valley."
"Cunning?" Yun Shuang sneered, "In front of me, she is just a little girl."
He took out the real pill from his pocket, put it under his nose and sniffed it: "It is indeed the Soul Capture Pill, and it also contains the Heart Control Powder.
This old man, the Hundred Poisons Master, has quite a few tricks up his sleeve."
"What should we do now?" Xiao Hong asked, "Old Man Bai Du and the Judge are here, our plan..."
"Don't worry." Yun Shuang stood up from the bed. "Since they want to play, then play with them."
He walked to the window and looked at the brightly lit Ghost King Palace in the distance. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Let them be proud for a while."
"Mr. Yun, look at this." Xiao Hong pulled out a piece of paper from her bosom. "I just overheard it at the city gate. This is the living arrangements for the Judge and the Hundred Poisons Elder."
Yun Shuang took the note and looked at it, her eyes lit up: "It just so happens that they live in the East Courtyard."
"What happened in the East Courtyard?" Xiaohong asked in confusion.
"The secret passage is located underground in the East Courtyard," Yun Shuang said with a smile. "If we set off a few smoke bombs in the secret passage, what do you think will happen?"
Xiaohong's eyes lit up: "Smoke will come out from the cracks in the floor, they will definitely think it's haunted!"
"That's right." Yun Shuang pulled out a cloth bag from under the bed. "It contains my special smoke bombs. Not only does it contain smoke, but it also has some ingredients."
"What material?"
"A tranquilizing incense that gives people nightmares." Yun Shuang shook the bag. "After they fall asleep, they will definitely have nightmares all night long."
As he was speaking, footsteps were heard outside again. This time it was a short, fleshy old man.
He was holding a food box in his hand.
"I'm Wang Fu from the Imperial Kitchen, here to bring supper to Master Yun."
The old man said with a smile.
Yunshuang took the food box, opened it and saw a bowl of braised pork and a pot of wine inside.
He pretended to be touched: "Thank you, Manager Wang."
"Of course I should." Wang Fu rubbed his hands. "Young Master Yun needs to take good care of himself. Tomorrow is a big day."
After Wang Fu left, Xiao Hong came over and sniffed the food box: "There's something in this wine."
"Of course there is something." Yun Shuang picked up the wine jug and poured some onto the ground. "See? The wine is purple. This is the special wine made by the Ghost King Palace to make the soul-bewitching wine."
He pulled out a small bottle from his bosom and poured a few drops of potion into the wine flask: "This is going to be interesting."
"What is this?" Xiaohong asked curiously.
"Awakening water." Yun Shuang said with a smile, "People who drink this wine will not only not feel dizzy, but will become very clear-headed."
Just then, there was another knock on the door. This time, a girl in red came in, holding a tray in her hands.
"I'm here to bring some spices to Master Yun." The girl placed the tray on the table. "His Majesty specifically ordered this, saying it's to fill the bridal chamber with joy."
Yunshuang looked at the spices on the tray, a gleam in her eyes.
This spice has a faint sweet aroma, and it is obvious that it contains aphrodisiac.
"Thank you, young lady." Yunshuang said, "But the smell is a bit intoxicating to me. Could you please open the window for me to get some fresh air?"
When the girl turned around to open the window, Yunshuang quickly took out a packet of powder from her sleeve and sprinkled it on the spices.
This is his special antidote that can neutralize the effects of the love potion.
After the girl left, Xiao Hong couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Yun, you are so mean!
They tried to control you with drugs, but you broke through them."
"These methods are too low-level." Yun Shuang shook her head. "But it's good. Let them think their plan has succeeded."
He walked to the window and saw that it was already completely dark. "It's almost time. Go get ready and we'll start."
Xiaohong nodded and was about to leave when she suddenly remembered something: "Oh, Miss Lin asked me to tell you that she is ready."
"Where's Miss Liu?"
"She said she was waiting for you in the back garden. She seemed to have found something important."
Yun Shuang's eyes flickered: "Interesting, it looks like tonight will be very lively."
He took out a black mask from under the bed and put it on his face: “Go, remember the code.
If you hear the rooster crow three times, set off the smoke immediately."
"I understand." Xiaohong turned and left.
Yunshuang stood by the window, looking at the brightly lit Ghost King Palace in the distance, a sneer on her lips.
He had been waiting for this day for a long time, and finally he could make a big scene.
At this moment, the system's voice suddenly rang out: "Ding! New mission released: Make the ghost princess fall in love with you on your wedding night.
Mission Reward: A random door, allowing you to travel freely between all realms."
"Interesting." Yun Shuang touched his chin, "It seems that not only do I have to escape the marriage tonight, but I also have to pick up girls."
He checked the time and saw that it was still two hours until midnight. These two hours were destined to be a sleepless night.
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