Dong Fangxiao stared at Liu Ruyan in disbelief and murmured,
"How did she manage to say so much in one breath? People who don't know might think she was reading from a book! But she didn't participate in anything the whole time. How did she know all this? Could it be... she's really the reincarnation of the Goddess of Mystery?!"
Zhong Shengwan listened expressionlessly, a sneering smile curving her lips.
"Do you believe this or that I'm the reincarnation of the Grand Supreme Emperor?"
Dong Fangxiao:.........
"We've been doing all the dirty and tiring work in our group. Now that the truth is about to come to light, Liu Ruyan can't wait to jump out and blurt out all the ins and outs... Don't you think it's very strange?"
Only then did Dong Fangxiao react belatedly. "Yeah, it was the same during the mission against the evil calamity. I feel like she's deliberately targeting A Cui."
The two of them looked at Shen Cuiyu with inquiring looks. Shen Cuiyu didn't comment. Except for her good teammates, no one else seemed to notice Liu Ruyan's strangeness. This was also one of the things that puzzled her.
Shen Cuiyu reached out slightly, and the time - recalling talisman obediently floated back into her hand.
She put it away, planning to take a closer look when she got back.
Facing the slurs from those around her, Shen Cuiyu wasn't angry. She just stared fixedly at Liu Ruyan and suddenly said,
"Since you can see through the cause and effect of everything at a glance, you must have known everything when you first arrived at the Wen Mansion. Why didn't you say it earlier?"
Liu Ruyan's smile froze. It took her a while to say, "That's because... after all, this is your group's mission. Our group is just here to assist you. If I had revealed everything at the beginning, wouldn't I have deprived you of the opportunity to gain experience..."
Hearing this, everyone showed expressions of sudden realization and praised Liu Ruyan for her careful consideration.
Just then, the soul of An Huai in the distance suddenly flickered several times. She let out a few painful moans from her throat, and then suddenly disappeared right in front of everyone's eyes!
The change happened so suddenly that no one had time to react. But Shen Cuiyu's face suddenly darkened!
"Jing Huai is in danger."
After coming out of Wen's mother's courtyard that day, Shen Cuiyu had given Li Jinghuai a tracking talisman.
The tracking talismans came in pairs, both imbued with Shen Cuiyu's spiritual energy. If Li Jinghuai was in danger, her talisman would burn by itself, and Shen Cuiyu would be able to sense the fluctuation of spiritual energy and know in time.
At this moment, Shen Cuiyu took out the other tracking talisman from her bosom. The talisman actually rose into the air by itself and floated towards the depths of the forest!
Shen Cuiyu quickly followed it. The other disciples also realized that something was wrong and followed closely behind!
The talisman flew extremely fast and didn't stop along the way. When they reached a steep cliff, it suddenly emitted a blinding light. Then, with a soft "hiss", the tracking talisman burned out.
Only then did everyone stop and look around. They saw that the trees here were desolate and the cold wind was howling. Not far away was a bottomless cliff. If one accidentally fell down, they would surely be smashed to pieces!
"Over there!"
Dong Fangxiao exclaimed in a low voice. Everyone looked in the direction he pointed and saw that the open space not far away was filled with complex symbols that were connected to each other, forming a complex and strange formation! In the center of the formation was a blazing bonfire. Li Jinghuai's hands were tied at the moment, and she was tied behind the bonfire. Her face was deathly pale and her eyes were full of fear!
"What... what's going on?!"
Shen Cuiyu replied coldly, "It's Wen Zimo who activated the formation in advance!"
When Wen Zimo saw everyone, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes, and then he burst out laughing!
"I underestimated you, Shen Cuiyu." Wen Zimo said sinisterly, "I originally thought you were just a bunch of good - for - nothing like those previous celestial masters. I didn't expect you to really find this place! I originally wanted to wait a few more days, but since you've already discovered it, to avoid any mishaps, I'll complete the last step of this spell today!"
Having said that, Wen Zimo actually walked up to Li Jinghuai. He reached out his hand and stroked Li Jinghuai's face obsessively, his eyes glazed over. It was obvious that he was looking at her as if she were the dead An Huai.
"Thank you for accompanying me for so long. It's a pity you're not her. Now... I want you to die in her place."
Wen Zimo suddenly cut his own arm, allowing the blood to drip onto the formation. Immediately, a howling evil wind rose up around them, and several thick strands of resentment came from all directions!
Wen Zimo completely shed his former hypocritical mask of gentleness and elegance. His face was distorted, and the dancing flames were reflected in his eyes, which were filled with intense paranoia and madness! As the saying goes, a person's appearance reflects their heart. Wen Zimo's current appearance was even more terrifying than evil ghosts and vengeful spirits!
Zhong Shengwan stared at the formation on the ground for a moment, and her face became extremely serious:
"The person who advised Wen Zimo from behind is really vicious. He actually uses such heretical things to harm people!"
Naturally, there was no mention of such things in books, and it would be much more complicated to solve than an ordinary formation!
"Can't you solve it?" Dong Fangxiao asked Zhong Shengwan while fending off the resentment around him.
"Humph, underestimate me. Do you think all my reading was for nothing?! Although Wen Zimo activated the formation with his blood, there's still a little time before it fully starts! You guys hold them off first. I'll surely be able to break this evil formation!"
Having said that, Zhong Shengwan began to focus on breaking the formation without any distractions, ignoring whatever others said!
Dong Fangxiao stared at Wen Zimo in the center of the formation who was constantly provoking them with a cold expression. He rubbed his fists. "To catch a thief, catch the ringleader... Of course, Wen Zimo is just a worthless wretch at most! Let me drag him out of the formation first!"
But before he could act, An Huai, who had disappeared just now, suddenly appeared in front of Wen Zimo!
At this moment, An Huai's entire pupils had turned pitch - black, and her resentment had skyrocketed several times. Her long hair was blown flying by the wind, and her appearance was extremely terrifying!
An Huai blocked Dong Fangxiao's attacks several times in a row, protecting Wen Zimo tightly.
Dong Fangxiao was annoyed by being entangled. He roared, "What's wrong with her? How did her ghost power suddenly become so strong?! And wasn't it said that An Huai wasn't willing? Why is she now standing beside Wen Zimo and fighting against us with him?!"
Shen Cuiyu stared at An Huai for a moment. "Her movements are stiff. Obviously, she's being affected by this formation and controlled by Wen Zimo!"
She was originally a fierce ghost, and now with the blessing of the formation, she was really extremely difficult to deal with!
Wen Zimo looked at An Huai almost obsessively, and his tone was full of excitement.
"Xiaohuai, we'll soon be together again. You're happy too, aren't you... Don't worry. Wait a little longer. I'll be with you forever..."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts!
How could a man who had beaten his wife all year round and finally killed her have the nerve to say such things?!