Shangguan Li was clearly in a bad mood, and Li Mu knew that it wasn't just a day or two that she was in a bad mood towards him.
In the past, Li Mu had at most taken away some of the Empress's love, but now, he had even taken away the Empress's person.
Li Mu poked at her sore spot, so she poked at his sore spot in return.
For a man, those words were extremely insulting.
Fortunately, Li Mu's skin was thick.
Although she was a woman who liked women, Li Mu still couldn't lie on the bed with a clear conscience. He got up from the bed and sat on the chair beside the table, saying, "You're injured, you sleep on the bed."
Shangguan Li didn't get on the bed, but poured herself a cup of tea and drank by herself.
Li Mu also poured a cup of tea, took a sip, and then asked, "Ah Li, when did you start to like women?"
Shangguan Li glanced at him and lightly said, "What does it have to do with you?"
Li Mu shrugged and said, "Since we're idle, why don't you tell me, how did you start to like Her Majesty …"
Shangguan Li simply ignored him.
The reason for her special feelings towards the Empress, Li Mu could somewhat guess. She had been by the Empress's side since she was young, and couldn't come into contact with other outstanding men. The Empress treated her like a younger sister, giving her full trust and protection, so it was natural for her to like the Empress and be close to the Empress.
Li Mu wasn't jealous of her, nor did he see her as a love rival, nor did he discriminate against her sexual orientation. It was just that the Empress would be his sooner or later, and if Ah Li couldn't walk out as soon as possible, the one who would be hurt in the end would be herself.
Seeing that she was ignoring him, Li Mu said, "Actually, I feel that you don't like Her Majesty that way. To you, Her Majesty is like a sister. She has always protected you, loved you, and you worship her, but this isn't love."
Shangguan Li finally looked up at him and said lightly, "You're not me. How do you know what I'm thinking?"
It was a good thing that she was willing to respond. Li Mu continued, "As I said, your feelings for His Majesty are more of worship and admiration. Perhaps you don't like women, but only His Majesty. Think about it, have you ever had feelings for other women?"
Shangguan Li looked at him with disdain and said, "Do you think I'm like you, lecherous man? My love for His Majesty is unique."
Li Mu asked straightforwardly, "Do you know what it feels like to like someone?"
Shangguan Li coldly snorted, "I don't need you to teach me."
Li Mu said patiently, "Liking someone doesn't mean that you want to be by her side for the rest of your life. Friends also have this idea. Think about Sister Mei. Don't you want her to be by your side all the time? Do you like her too?"
Shangguan Li thought about it and immediately shook her head.
Li Mu continued, "Your feelings for His Majesty are not that kind of love. You want to be with him for the rest of your life because you're used to it. You may meet a man in the future who wants to be with him for the rest of your life. You'll be angry because of him, but you'll also be happy because of him. When you're happy, you'll think of him. When you're unhappy, you'll also think of him. When you're in the most difficult and helpless situation, you'll still think of him.
Shangguan Li fell into deep thought, and then shook her head again.
"That's right!"
Li Mu clapped his hands and said, "When you meet this person, don't hesitate. Boldly pursue him. He's the one you really like."
Shangguan Li's face showed an incredulous expression and asked, "Is this liking?"
Li Mu said with certainty, "If this doesn't count as liking, then what does?"
Shangguan Li looked at him and fell into a long silence. After an unknown period of time, she looked at Li Mu again and said, "I'm going to sleep …"
With that, she walked to the side of the bed and lay down in her clothes.
Li Mu did not sleep. He sat in front of the table and closed his eyes, beginning to comprehend the contents of the Heavenly Tomes. Although he had deciphered all the Heavenly Tomes in his hands, to truly master them, he still needed to put in a lot of effort.
The next day, when it was close to noon, Li Mu opened his eyes.
He turned his head to look beside him. Shangguan Li was lying on the bed in the same position as last night. Her hands were behind her head, and her eyes were open as she stared at the ceiling. He did not know what she was thinking, as if she had not slept the whole night.
In the Ghost King Palace, the servants were busy as usual.
Ever since the Young Master entered the new Madam's room last night, he had not come out. The servants in the palace were already used to this and did not find it strange.
After an unknown period of time, the door of the palace opened from the inside. Two figures walked out.
The servants bowed one after another, "Greetings, Young Master. Greetings, Madam."
Li Mu, who had turned into a little Rakshasa, waved his hand and said, "Dismissed. I'll bring Madam around to familiarize herself with the house."
It was not until the two of them were far away that the servants of the Ghost King Palace opened their mouths in surprise.
"What's wrong with the Young Master? In the past, he would abandon the brides after playing with them for two or three days. Why is he treating the new Madam so well this time?"
"It's not strange. I heard that the new Madam is a human expert, and her cultivation is no weaker than the Young Master's. She was personally captured by the Ghost King. Of course, she's different from the previous ones."
"If that's the case, the palace will have a new Madam in the future?"
"Who knows? Let's just do our own thing. Don't ask about other things that you shouldn't ask …"
…
Li Mu wandered aimlessly around the Ghost King Palace with Shangguan Li. It seemed like he was bringing her around to familiarize herself with the place, but in reality, Li Mu was not familiar with the place. It was too risky to recklessly capture a servant and search their soul. There was also the risk of being exposed. Before plundering the Rakshasa King's treasure, Li Mu did not want to be exposed.
Although Seventh Realm experts usually had their own Flask Heaven's Space, the Flask Heaven's Space of the Seventh Realm was not very big. They might carry some important treasures with them in the Flask Heaven's Space. As for other basic resources, the Flask Heaven's Space could not contain them at all.
What Li Mu needed were spiritual jades, soul energy, and other basic cultivation resources.
He had many treasures on him. The Dao Bell for defense, the Sky-Piercing Spear for close combat, and the Sun Shooting Bow for long-range attacks. As for other things, he was not interested in them at all.
After passing through another door with Shangguan Li, a three-story palace appeared in front of Li Mu's eyes.
The palace's entrance was heavily guarded. There were actually four Fifth Realm Ghost Cultivators. A palace that could be guarded by so many experts was naturally not an ordinary place. Just as Li Mu walked forward, another Ghost Cultivator cupped his fists and said, "Young Master, Lord Ghost King has ordered that no one is allowed to come near this place."
Li Mu glanced at him and said, "Of course I know. I don't need you to remind me."
Then, he looked at Shangguan Li and said, "Madam, remember, Father doesn't allow anyone to come near this place. You shouldn't come near in the future either. Otherwise, if Father blames you, even I can't help you."
In order to cooperate with Li Mu's act, Shangguan Li could only accept this form of address. She nodded and said, "I know."
Li Mu left with Shangguan Li. After passing through another door, he said, "Give me your hand."
When Shangguan Li heard this, not only did she not do as she was told, but she also took a step back. She hid her hands behind her back and looked at Li Mu warily.
A few black lines appeared on Li Mu's face. He said unhappily, "What are you thinking about all day? I want to use my Mystical Power to enter that palace. If I don't hold your hand, how am I going to bring you in?"
When Shangguan Li heard this, a trace of shame flashed across her face. She hurriedly stretched out her hand.
Li Mu, on the other hand, did not move. He snorted and said, "Since you don't believe me, then wait here by yourself. I will go in alone."
Shangguan Li hurriedly took the initiative to hold his hand. She lowered her head and said softly, "I'm sorry, I was wrong …"
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