The Murong sisters lived in a quiet and secluded corner of the Murong Residence, separated from the rest of the household.
The courtyard was elegantly and cleanly arranged, suggesting that servants frequently cleaned it, and there were no instances of servants bullying their masters.
After all, one of these young ladies could beat people to death, and the other could bring misfortune upon them, so ordinary maids wouldn't dare provoke them.
The small building had three floors: the first floor for receiving guests, and the second and third floors were Murong Xiazhu’s and Murong Qiuzhi’s rooms, respectively.
The two sisters had given the third floor to Leng Yueshuang to live in, while they themselves stayed on the second floor.
Lin Luochen followed them and carefully looked around, only feeling relieved after confirming that there were no problems.
His payment hadn't arrived yet, so his employer couldn't die!
Seeing that Lin Luochen was about to leave, Murong Qiuzhi bit her red lip lightly and suddenly reached out to grab the corner of his sleeve.
“Lin Gongzi, let me walk you over.”
“There’s no need, is there? I can go by myself.”
“Yes, there is. A guest has arrived, Leng Xianzi. I’ll trouble elder sister to entertain her!”
After Murong Qiuzhi finished speaking, she pulled Lin Luochen by his sleeve and left, leaving Murong Xiazhu dumbfounded.
Why was this girl suddenly so brave?
Murong Xiazhu naturally understood Murong Qiuzhi’s meaning: she wanted her to watch Leng Yueshuang!
Oh, heavens, me watching her?
Qiu Zhi, do you know how terrifying her existence is?
But for her sister’s happiness, Murong Xiazhu still forced a smile at the frosty-faced Leng Yueshuang.
“Leng Xianzi, shall I show you around the Murong Residence?”
Leng Yueshuang smiled brightly and said, “Then I’ll trouble Xia Zhu Guniang!”
She had sent out her divine sense, closely following every move of Lin Luochen and the other person.
Hmph, little demoness, I’d like to see what tricks you’re trying to pull.
If you dare to make any rash moves, don’t blame me for being merciless with my sword!
On the other side, Lin Luochen followed Murong Qiuzhi all the way, taking the initiative to ask.
“Qiu Zhi Guniang, is there something you want to tell me?”
Murong Qiuzhi hummed in affirmation and softly asked, “Lin Gongzi, do you know Leng Xianzi’s identity?”
Lin Luochen was stunned for a moment before he suddenly understood, then he smiled helplessly.
“You mean that she’s a Miaoyin Sect disciple? I know that!”
Murong Qiuzhi looked at him worriedly, “Gongzi, Miaoyin Sect disciples are extremely skilled at cultivating yin by absorbing yang, and they will drain a man’s vital essence!”
Lin Luochen smiled slightly and said, “Don’t worry, she’s different.”
Murong Qiuzhi immediately grew anxious and said nervously, “Gongzi, don’t be fooled by her appearance.”
“Miaoyin Sect disciples are skilled at disguising themselves as the type men like; cold and aloof, or alluring and charming, are all just their disguises.”
“Once a man falls for them and has intimate contact with them, they will be drained into a husk!”
Lin Luochen said with deep conviction, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing, and I won’t have any intimate contact with her.”
Murong Qiuzhi recalled her experience of being acupunctured when she fell earlier, and she was half-believing, half-doubting.
Could Lin Gongzi really resist the temptation of a Miaoyin Sect demoness?
On the other side, Leng Yueshuang walked absentmindedly with Murong Xiazhu, sneering inwardly.
What a vicious demoness, actually making a false accusation first!
She even said I would absorb vital essence; I think you’re the one who would.
When she saw Murong Qiuzhi thoughtfully making the bed for Lin Luochen, Leng Yueshuang was furious.
These demonesses have such deep schemes!
And stealing the servants’ work, how shameless!
In the evening, Xu Zhen came to announce the results of the exhumation.
All the deceased had turned into mummified corpses, but strangely, there were no signs of the coffins being opened or disturbed.
Leng Yueshuang sat in the main hall, quietly flipping through the material of those who had fallen into devil cultivation, looking pensive.
‘It’s over, I have no clue at all, what should I do?
My master said that when facing problems, one must not panic, but remain unperturbed even if Mount Tai collapses before them, so that the enemy cannot fathom their true intentions.’
Leng Yueshuang, who was completely in the dark, forced herself to calm down and, imitating Gu Qinghan, spoke with an air of nonchalance.
“I understand, City Lord Xu, please go back for now. I will handle this matter as quickly as possible and restore peace to Qing Shi City.”
Xu Zhen left, expressing his deepest gratitude. Leng Yueshuang stood up, glanced at everyone, and drifted away with the documents.
Everyone felt that this Xianzi was unfathomable, seemingly confident, and that glance seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Lin Luochen naturally knew she was bluffing, but her demeanor brought back unbearable memories.
Could that woman, Gu Qinghan, be hiding somewhere, secretly observing?
However, if she really was here, then the Heavenly Devil Saint Body in the city wouldn’t be able to cause any trouble.
Lin Luochen felt uneasy, stood up and chased after Leng Yueshuang, asking Qu Lingyin on the way.
“Qu Lingyin, is what’s happening in the city a blood sacrifice array?”
Qu Lingyin had been silently watching, and said with some surprise, “You kid actually know about this?”
Lin Luochen said thoughtfully, “So it really is. Can you tell what stage the blood sacrifice is at?”
According to his memories from his previous life, this incident occurred about half a month later, but the exact time was uncertain.
He had just been imprisoned at the time, and was entirely focused on escaping, so he hadn’t paid much attention to the matter.
Qu Lingyin said helplessly, “I’m not an immortal. I’m just inferring from the signs that it’s some kind of blood sacrifice ritual.”
“If you give me your body, and I personally investigate, I should be able to find out more information.”
Lin Luochen said without hesitation, “No need for that!”
Qu Lingyin sneered, “Kid, this ritual is not simple. Don’t think you can rest easy just because Leng Yueshuang is here.”
Lin Luochen frowned and said, “What do you mean?”
Qu Lingyin crossed her arms in his sea of consciousness and snorted coldly, “No comment. I advise you to leave as soon as possible!”
Lin Luochen felt increasingly uneasy and quickly called out to Leng Yueshuang ahead.
“Leng Xianzi, please wait a moment, I have something to say to you!”
Leng Yueshuang glanced at him, then at the Murong sisters who followed behind him, and suddenly smiled brightly.
“Alright, perfect, I also have something to talk to you about. Let’s go to your place and talk slowly!”
Murong Qiuzhi subconsciously said, “I’ll go too!”
Leng Yueshuang said with a half-smile, “We’re discussing serious matters, Qiu Zhi Guniang, it might not be convenient for you to be present, right?”
Lin Luochen hummed in agreement and walked into the courtyard with Leng Yueshuang, leaving the anxious Murong Qiuzhi behind.
Before entering the door, Leng Yueshuang didn't forget to turn back and glance at Murong Qiuzhi as if to show off.
Little demoness, don’t think you can really sow discord. He knows I’m not a demoness at all!
Murong Qiuzhi clenched her delicate fists, her pearly teeth lightly biting her red lips.
Oh no, Lin Gongzi has been bewitched by this demoness. I must take drastic measures!
Murong Xiazhu looked at her determined gaze and quickly said, “Qiu Zhi, calm down. She’s very powerful!”
Murong Qiuzhi said seriously, “Elder sister, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
This demoness has already developed hostility towards me. As long as she has murderous intent, I will bring misfortune upon her!
As for how to make her have murderous intent, it’s naturally by ruining her plans and snatching her man!
For Lin Gongzi’s safety, I must involve myself in this situation!
Lin Luochen was surrounded by two waves of demonesses, yet he was completely unaware, only wishing to escape quickly.
After entering the courtyard, his gaze was sharp, and he got straight to the point: “Leng Yueshuang, why exactly are you here?”
After calming down, Lin Luochen began to realize something was off.
What matter of the Jade Maiden Sect could make this woman travel all the way to Lan Province?
Could this woman have come for him?
Leng Yueshuang was startled. Where had she given herself away?
“I told you, I came on my master’s orders!”
“Really?”
Lin Luochen said with suspicion, “Since when did the Jade Maiden Sect’s reach extend to Lan Province?”
Leng Yueshuang forced herself to calm down and said earnestly, “I’m out for experience. My master calculated that my opportunity is here.”
Lin Luochen became even more flustered. Leng Yueshuang’s opportunity?
It’s over, she really came for me. Does that mean this chicken must be eaten?
“Did your master and the sect elders follow you?”
Leng Yueshuang shook her head and said, “No, just me.”
Lin Luochen was both relieved that Gu Qinghan hadn’t followed and worried that only this unreliable woman was here.
“Leng Yueshuang, if I’m not mistaken, there are demonic cultivators performing a blood sacrifice here. You’d best be careful.”
Leng Yueshuang asked curiously, “How do you know?”
This guy always had a sense of prescience, which baffled her.
Lin Luochen casually brushed her off: “Don’t ask, just trust me.”
Leng Yueshuang hummed in acknowledgment and then asked shyly, “Hey, are you worried about me?”
“Yes!”
Lin Luochen looked at the blush rising on her face and said mercilessly, “Because I don’t want to save you again.”
Leng Yueshuang said angrily, “Don’t underestimate me. How am I that useless!”
Lin Luochen chuckled and made a gesture of invitation.
“Then good luck. I won’t disturb you anymore. You can continue to subdue demons and eliminate devils.”
Leng Yueshuang was dumbfounded. She looked at him pitifully and said awkwardly, “Um, Lin Gongzi, will you help me?”
Lin Luochen knew she was here for him, waiting for an opportunity, and at this moment, he only wanted to escape. How could he possibly help her?
“I can’t help. I’m leaving in two days!”
“Then help me before you leave!”
“I don’t have that ability, Leng Xianzi, please find someone else more capable!”
“Lin Gongzi~”
“Don’t look at me like that, I won’t soften!”
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Half an hour later, Lin Luochen and Leng Yueshuang walked on the street, with a chilly night breeze blowing.
“Let’s be clear first, as soon as I get the ascension token, I’m leaving!”
Leng Yueshuang obediently said, “Okay!”
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