Blade that Slays the Heavens.

Summary

Chu Mo, feeling restless, steps out at night after completing the Heavenly Will Scroll. He reflects on his routine of alchemy, noting the helpfulness of Xia Jing, who gathers herbs for him. Despite Xia Jing's serious ailment, Chu Mo plans to use him for his own purposes. Later, a mysterious maiden approaches, claiming to fetch herbs for the Princess Consort. Suspicious of her intentions, Chu Mo confronts her, realizing she may be involved in palace intrigues. The maiden, desperate, pleads for help, revealing a threat to her life if she returns empty-handed. Despite her beauty and pleas, Chu Mo remains cautious, sensing deeper conflicts within the Prince's Mansion.

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