Chapter 1014 — The Young Heavenly Lord's Residence
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As a mortal, he fathered the demigod Heavenly Lord Hao with Lady Yuanmu, who was an Ancient God.
Then, after Heavenly Lord Hao was born, was that incarnation of his still around? Was he hidden among the Ten Heavenly Lords?
If that person still existed, then the Heavenly Lord would not have needed to become Consort Qiang or Consort Yan—he need only have left a wisp of his soul within that incarnation.
" The identity of Heavenly Lord Hao's birth father had always been a secret.
The only one who likely knew the true identity of the Heavenly Lord's reincarnated body was Lady Yuanmu. If Lady Yuanmu exposed it, her own identity would be revealed as well. Thus a delicate balance was maintained between these two Heavenly Lords, neither exposing the other. In the Heavenly Lord's inner palace, Shen Mu, Consort Qiang, and God King Langwan faced one another in silence; the atmosphere was exceedingly delicate.
Only God King Shujun paid the scene no mind at all. He glanced about and said, "So this is the Heavenly Lord's inner palace?
No wonder it's so voluptuous. " His words startled the three of them awake.
The smile on Shen Mu's face grew ever more simple and honest.
He bowed to Consort Qiang and said politely, "Greetings, Consort Qiang. Though I hold the rank of Heavenly Lord and have been in the Heavenly Court for some time, I have been busy running about and have had no chance to pay my respects. I ask your forgiveness. " Consort Qiang returned the courtesy with a smile. "Heavenly Lord Mu is too kind. I have long secluded myself in the inner palace and have never called on you either. It is I who must ask your forgiveness. " The two exchanged pleasantries, neither voicing the suspicion in their hearts. Shen Mu said, "We stumbled in here by mistake, and it is fortunate we met you, Consort. Otherwise a reckless fellow like me might have caused a great deal of trouble. " Consort Qiang smiled.
"The paths of the inner palace crisscross in great complexity. That Heavenly Lord Mu, not knowing the way, should stumble in is only natural.
If you cannot find your way out, I will have someone escort you. " Shen Mu thanked her, and Consort Qiang smiled. "It was nothing.
I have heard that Heavenly Lord Mu went to war in the Void, seeking the Worry-Free Land. There have been many rumors these days, all saying that you had died in the Void and your army was wiped out.
I never expected you to return alive—and to appear in the inner palace, no less. These two beside you, could they be from the Worry-Free Land? " Shen Mu laughed heartily.
"Of course not.
Consort, you seem to recognize my elder sister here. Have the two of you met before? " Consort Qiang smiled faintly. "We have not met.
Heavenly Lord Mu has never been to the inner palace. " Shen Mu smiled. "Nor have I met Consort Qiang.
" Consort Qiang nodded, clapped her hands lightly, and two palace maids appeared.
She whispered a few words to them; they assented and said softly, "Honored guests, please follow us. " The two maids led Shen Mu and his companions away.
Consort Qiang watched until they were far off, then frowned and murmured, "Which of those two little sluts is she? Strange, very strange. .
. " Shen Mu looked back; Consort Qiang smiled again, and the two nodded to each other from afar, smiles on their faces. Shen Mu followed the two maids out. They clearly recognized him; they exchanged a glance but did not dare speak. Shen Mu smiled. "Little sisters, how long have you served the Consort?
" The two maids did not answer. One of them giggled.
"Heavenly Lord Mu, you shameless old thing—a few days ago you were peeping at the Consort and us as we bathed and played, and now that you've put on clothes you've forgotten all about it.
" Shen Mu's face flushed red.
He dared not ask further and stole a glance at God King Langwan. God King Langwan's expression was as usual, without the slightest ripple. God King Shujun's interest was piqued.