My expression stiffened for a moment and then I quickly regained my composure. "I'm just curious," I said.
"Normally, people like them aren't allowed to enter the Heavenly Court. If they do, they'll most likely be sent to the Demon - Beheading Platform."
"Will they be beheaded?" My face looked calm, showing no trace of emotion, but inside I was already in a complete panic.
"Sometimes it's even more cruel than beheading. You're just a young girl. It's better not to know," he replied.
As we were talking, we had already reached the Southern Heavenly Gate. I wanted to ask more questions, but there was no time.
"Indeed, I just wanted to know so that I can take a detour if I ever pass by there in the future."
Seeing that I was being polite, the Star Lord of the Rooster Day pointed to the right.
"After entering the Southern Heavenly Gate, turn right and go straight. When you see the Qiankun Hall, go east, and you'll be there."
I looked in the direction he pointed and nodded slightly at him.
"Let's go. The Heavenly Emperor must be impatient waiting."
I followed the Star Lord of the Rooster Day. The moment I stepped into the Southern Heavenly Gate, I saw the prisoner cart again. By now, it had unloaded its prisoners and was moving out of the Southern Heavenly Gate.
I glanced at the direction it had come from. It wasn't the direction of the Demon - Beheading Platform at all. It was clearly the location of the Mysterious Well I had been to before.
It seemed that after Jun He and the others were captured, they weren't even interrogated and were directly taken into the Mysterious Well.
No, I had to find a way to go and check. If possible, I'd rescue them right now. Then Jun He wouldn't have to suffer, and maybe he wouldn't have turned into a demon for Chi Yu.
But how could I prevent the Star Lord of the Rooster Day from following me?
Just when I was at a loss, even the heavens seemed to be on my side.
I happened to pass by a small tree. Coincidentally, a branch caught on the front of my coat.
A tear appeared at the collar of my red wedding dress, and half of the shoulder part was torn open, exposing my fair shoulder.
In modern times, this wouldn't be a big deal, but I was in an era with conservative ideas.
I quickly pretended to be shocked and covered my chest with my hands.
The Star Lord of the Rooster Day was a gentleman. As soon as he turned around to check, seeing my exposed skin, he immediately turned his head away and didn't look anymore.
"Don't turn around. I... I'll find a place to fix my clothes first."
The Star Lord of the Rooster Day nodded repeatedly with his back turned.
"Go quickly and come back soon."
"Okay."
I made a face at him, untied a knot on my wedding dress, and then quickly walked towards the back hall of the Purple Star Palace.
"It's strange. It should be here," I murmured as I walked around the Purple Star Palace twice but couldn't find the entrance to the back hall.
Moreover, the way back had disappeared. The deeper I walked, the darker it got. By the time the moon was high in the sky, I still hadn't found the back hall.
Could I have encountered the phenomenon of being trapped in circles? But this was the Heavenly Court! How could such a thing happen?
Just as I was still confused, someone called my name in the distance.
"Miss Lan Lan... Miss Lan Lan..." The voice was gentle, soft, and very familiar.
I followed the sound and walked forward cautiously.
There was a woman in front of me with her back turned. She was also wearing a red dress, and her long black hair reached her waist.
When she saw me coming, she looked back and gave a beautiful and generous smile.
It was none other than Chi Yu.
"Chi Yu, was it you calling me?" I asked warily.
"Yes, it's me..."
"Did you escape?"
As soon as I finished speaking, her body suddenly changed. Her originally beautiful face was now covered with scars, and her gums were turned out.
Sure enough, as I had guessed, the red - robed resentful spirit had possessed Chi Yu.
I was so scared that I took several steps back and suddenly bumped into someone's arms.
When I turned my head, the chin of the red - robed woman was already on my shoulder. Her blood - shot eyes stared straight at me.
Her fangs were out, and her tongue was sticking out long, like a snake's forked tongue, probing back and forth on my neck.
"Lan Lan, don't be afraid. She's not a bad person. She won't hurt you. She just wants you to help," the woman in front changed back to Chi Yu's face. Her innocent face was full of grievance.
I stood there, not daring to move. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see the terrifying and hideous features of the red - robed woman.
"Can you make her go away? I'm scared..."
I wasn't lying. Anyone being stared at like this would either be scared to death on the spot or pee their pants.
Seeing my expression, Chi Yu quickly covered her mouth and giggled.
When I glanced sideways again, the monster had disappeared.
I let out a sigh of relief and almost sat on the ground.
"Lan Lan, please help me. I want to avenge Gu Qingcheng," Chi Yu took a few steps forward and said clearly.
"Gu Qingcheng... She did die a tragic death. Have you caught that brute Xue Liang?" I asked.
Chi Yu gritted her back teeth and said angrily, "Xue Liang isn't the real culprit. The one we're looking for is the Heavenly Emperor. It was him who killed Gu Qingcheng. He's the real villain. So you must help me."
Hearing her say this, I immediately laughed at myself. "I'm just a mortal without any magical powers. It's already good enough that I won't hold you back. How could I possibly help you?"
"No, your abilities are very powerful. You just haven't found the right way. I can help you amplify your abilities infinitely."
Chi Yu took a step forward. Her originally pure eyes now showed a trace of greed.
Those eyes were just like the resentful spirit's, but they disappeared in an instant.
"How can I amplify them?"
"Of course, you need to return to my body. When our two souls merge, we can unleash the most powerful magical powers."
"Isn't it just a pipe dream for us to overthrow the Heavenly Emperor by ourselves?"
The moment Chi Yu called out Gu Qingcheng's name, I knew that Chi Yu's soul no longer belonged to her.
Because Chi Yu never called Gu Qingcheng by her name. She always called her Boss Gu or Mother.
A person's eyes can't lie. How could Chi Yu's eyes show a greedy light? So it was obvious who this was.
"Of course, it's not a pipe dream. As long as you agree to me, I naturally have a way to deal with the Heavenly Emperor."
At this moment, I was in a dilemma. Whether I agreed or not, the result seemed to be the same.
I couldn't anger her now. I had to go along with her first and then find an opportunity to escape.
"I can agree to you, but only if you help me save two people."
Chi Yu pretended to smile gently and said, "You want to save those two prisoners, don't you?"
"Yes. They're your best friends."
Chi Yu's expression paused for a moment and then she continued, "No problem. Come here slowly. When our souls unite, we'll definitely be the most powerful in the Three Realms."
As soon as she finished speaking, my body started floating towards her uncontrollably.