novelraw Chapter 385: Miscalculation
Chapter 385: Miscalculation
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Hua Tu had long noticed the figure of a man standing in the distance but couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge him. When the man dared to yell at him, Hua Tu simply rolled his eyes.
If you’ve got the guts, come and fight me!
Then, with a hoarse and exaggerated voice, Hua Tu started wailing dramatically again.
Quan Ye clenched his fists in anger but couldn’t do anything to Hua Tu. He turned his head away, fuming silently.
A curious, furry demonic beast approached Quan Ye, sensing his unease. With good intentions, it attempted to comfort him.
But when Quan Ye saw that the creature’s power level was comparable to his own and that it somewhat resembled a Moon Shadow Rabbit, his anger flared, and he vented his frustration on it.
“Who told you to come here? Stay away from me!”
The creature froze, stunned by the outburst, then ran off with a dejected expression.
Quan Ye felt no remorse for his behavior. Instead, he smirked coldly.Watching from afar, Bai Ling sighed heavily.
Although the Nine-Tailed Fox had always warned him about Quan Ye’s unreliability, Bai Ling couldn’t help but hold onto a sliver of hope.
He wanted to believe that Quan Ye could surprise him with a different answer.
But once again, Quan Ye had let him down.
Bai Ling’s ability to discern human nature was no match for the Nine-Tailed Fox’s insight.
Standing beside him, the Nine-Tailed Fox needed only a glance to guess his thoughts. A mocking smile tugged at her lips.
“Quan Ye was willing to abandon Yu Zhao, someone he grew up with. Do you really think he’ll have genuine loyalty to us?” she said.
Bai Ling remained silent for a while before responding softly, “Even if his heart isn’t with the Demonic Race, his bloodline is undeniable. She Jun and Qing Kui shouldn’t harm him.”
The Nine-Tailed Fox’s eyes sharpened. “First, we’ll confirm if the being beneath Chaozong Gorge is truly a Fu Xi. After that, we’ll deal with them.”
She Jun and Qing Kui had violated one of the greatest taboos of the Demonic Race by attempting to devour Quan Ye for their selfish ambitions, despite knowing he bore the bloodline of the Azure Dragon.
Even without Bai Ling’s reminder, the Nine-Tailed Fox had no intention of letting them go unpunished.
Bai Ling nodded slightly and shifted his gaze back to the gorge below, his expression grave.
…
“Ji Mie!”
Snow Child watched as Old Man Ji Mie’s figure faded into the distance. A strange feeling welled up in their heart.
In just one month, Old Man Ji Mie seemed to have aged decades, appearing as if he were at death’s door.
Even when Snow Child had called out to him loudly moments ago, Ji Mie hadn’t responded. It was unusual, to say the least.
After pondering for a moment, Snow Child sought out an old friend to cover their duties for two days. Then, they discreetly set out to investigate Ji Mie’s odd behavior.
Sure enough, they uncovered some unusual clues.
Without hesitation, Snow Child went to Master Jie Chen to report Ji Mie’s suspicious activities.
“You’re saying he might be connected to someone practicing forbidden techniques?” Jie Chen asked calmly after hearing Snow Child’s report.
“Exactly! His health is deteriorating rapidly, and he disappears for stretches of time without anyone knowing his whereabouts. Something is definitely amiss!”
“You’re observant,” Jie Chen remarked with a faint smile.
Snow Child puffed up with righteous indignation. “Master, you flatter me. It’s my duty! If I’m wrong, I’ll personally apologize and accept any punishment.”
Jie Chen’s smile deepened. “If this proves true, you will have earned great merit.”
Though Snow Child modestly waved off the compliment, inwardly, they were thrilled.
This was an excellent opportunity! If they could gain Master Jie Chen’s favor, it would be a tremendous boon. Such recognition would undoubtedly elevate their standing among peers.
Despite trusting Snow Child, Jie Chen didn’t solely rely on their word. He conducted his own investigation and confirmed the truth of the matter.
Thus, Jie Chen placed a tracking mark on Ji Mie to uncover the mastermind behind the schemes.
Unaware of this, Ji Mie maintained order for the day before slipping away under the cover of night, speeding toward Chaozong Gorge.
…
Miles away, in a hidden cave, Ye Cong Xin meditated quietly.
In another cave, Wu Shao Zhen was also cultivating, but the two had stopped pretending to get along since deciding to head for Chaozong Gorge. They silently kept their distance, each preoccupied with their own plans.
Ye Cong Xin was contemplating when to attempt a breakthrough to Nascent Soul when a piercing alarm from the system jolted her from her thoughts.
Ding! Warning! Warning! Host’s location has possibly been compromised! A Divine Transformation cultivator is rapidly approaching!
Ye Cong Xin’s eyes flew open, her pupils trembling.
She had hidden in the cave to avoid drawing the attention of Chaozong Gorge’s powerful cultivators and had been careful not to overdo her luck-stealing tactics. Yet, her presence had still been exposed.
“System! Redeem an escape skill for me immediately!”
Ding! ‘Thousand-Mile Divine Step’ successfully redeemed! Host, initiate self-rescue immediately!
Before the system had finished speaking, Ye Cong Xin had already dashed out of the cave like a lightning bolt.
Standing outside, she glanced at the cave where Wu Shao Zhen resided. After a brief hesitation, she decided against setting up an array at his entrance.
Overcomplicating things could lead to more mistakes.
This was enough for now.
Ye Cong Xin activated her skill and disappeared into the horizon.
When Jie Chen arrived, he was met with Ji Mie’s lifeless body and an ashen-faced Wu Shao Zhen.
Wu Shao Zhen looked up at Jie Chen’s impassive expression, a heavy weight pressing on his chest.
No matter how he calculated, Bai Qing Qing had still outplayed him.
How had she known exactly when the Divine Transformation cultivators would arrive?
Or was this all a trap she had set for him?
Wu Shao Zhen, unwilling to take the blame for Ye Cong Xin, tried to explain, but Jie Chen silenced him with a binding spell.
“Save your words for the other elders.”
Resigned, Wu Shao Zhen followed Jie Chen back to Chaozong Gorge in silence.
…
“Wang Sheng?”
Yao Wu Ji exclaimed in surprise when she saw Wu Shao Zhen following Jie Chen.
“Where have you been? Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you?”
Wu Shao Zhen blinked, realizing she was addressing him. Wang Sheng?
Right!
He suddenly remembered Bai Qing Qing mentioning that this was the name he had used while suffering from amnesia.
Studying Yao Wu Ji’s excited expression and the sparkle in her eyes, Wu Shao Zhen’s mind began to churn.
This woman clearly cared for him. Could he use her to clear his name?
He quickly lowered his head. When he looked up again, his face was full of pitiful innocence. He even gestured to his throat with an “ah ah,” indicating he couldn’t speak.
Yao Wu Ji turned to Jie Tan. “Master, may I ask where you’re taking Wang Sheng?”
Jie Tan smiled faintly. “If you want to know, come along.”
Without hesitation, Yao Wu Ji agreed. Having followed her master, Hermit Bao Hua, to broaden her horizons, she wasn’t about to miss the opportunity to uncover what had happened to Wang Sheng and why he was with Jie Tan.
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