Chapter 132: Waiting by the Tree for a Hare

The death of this one person was hardly a significant matter now. Moreover, with the authorities deliberately blocking information, the death of the household’s master and the disappearance of the mistress did not stir much commotion. To the outside world, it was simply said that fierce bandits had broken into the home, stolen valuables, and killed the head of the house. Neighbors, awakened in the dead of night, muttered amongst themselves about making sure to lock their doors and windows tightly, then scattered in small groups like startled birds.

Soon, the manor’s gates were sealed with official notices. The officers, accompanied by Princess Minghui, stormed into the inner chambers. Xie Yixin remained seated on the imperial-style couch, unyielding, while Consort Chun followed closely behind. Fortunately, just moments ago, the electronic lock binding Mu Xuancheng and Gu Wanxue together had been unlocked. Once the password was deciphered, the shackles on their wrists lost their effect, no longer forcing them to keep a two-meter distance.

In truth, Bailongfei had been watching the situation outside from the shadows, fully aware of our predicament. Thankfully, he kept his composure; had he rushed out recklessly to save us earlier, the outcome might have been far worse. I did not mean to hide the truth from you, but I had no longer the courage to face you. Besides, only in this way could I prevent that person from forcing me to continue harming you.

Though Mr. Ye had a poor relationship with Wu Jiang, it did not mean that Director Yang dared to offend Ye Xuan lightly. “Elder Luo’s support for Xin Qijie has been noted by our law enforcement,” Tianxing said coldly, sweeping a gaze over Xin Qijie before turning and leaving with his group, his voice dripping with icy disdain.

Before I could fully process these matters, Yuan Hao and his men carried the corpse out of the morgue. I, along with Officer Yang and Li Hua, followed behind, leaving that cold, oppressive room. Immediately, I felt an indescribable lightness throughout my body. The moment the door opened, Yang Zhaowu collided with Ping Lei, who had just entered, both involuntarily stepping back and falling to the ground. How had Ping Lei grown so much? How had he matured so much this year?

It seemed the boy who emptied the cesspools still held his tongue, unwilling to speak recklessly, and he never accused Li Qing. Meanwhile, the demon from the Netherworld, realizing Ye Xuan would not cooperate, was filled with murderous intent. His face twisted into a fierce expression as his eyes glowed with a dark purple radiance.

As the storm of protection dwindled, I prepared myself to face death, silently praying to the heavens that my Ghost Warrior Bow and the Ring of the Exploder would not shatter. I was truly grateful for that. The evolved beast roared and surged forward at full speed toward Zheng Zha, who swung his Brilliant Flame in response, engaging fiercely.

“Hao Xin, you belong to me,” Xia Yenuo said firmly, clutching the back of Hao Xin’s head. He had struggled so hard to seize this moment—how could she now retreat in the face of danger? He had only six months left; if he missed his chance, she would truly be lost to him forever.

The unknown creatures within this realm were not formidable in the outside world, but here, having cultivated the Dao, they had become the rulers of this space. “Madam, please don’t be like this. It’s not your fault. These were all accidents,” Aunt Li said, seeing Ling Qing’s fragile state for the first time. The lady had always been domineering before, but illness had changed her, making her seem so vulnerable.

Tang Youyou activated the Ghost God Armor. “Crack!” With a slip of her foot, she danced forward in ghostly steps, swiftly closing the distance. These were already two factions, but the one Qin Feng feared most was neither of them. It was the mysterious force that had trained wild beasts to track him. These people acted in secrecy and wielded unimaginable power; once they made a move, victory was assured.

The pendant breaking signaled that a fellow apprentice was in danger—and the peril was grave. But who could it be? The pond had completely drained, leaving behind a mire of swampy mud. Two savage beasts gazed at the multicolored glow in the pond, their eyes flickering with excitement and anticipation.