Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 287 - 167 Poor Miaomiao_2

Chapter 287: Chapter 167 Poor Miaomiao_2

The old Taoist’s face was pale as he muttered, "Had it not been for that battle with the Demon Venerable years ago that ruined my Lotus Ascension Vein, why would I have needed to absorb demon energy, enter the demon path, and build a demon soul."

Looking into the sky, hatred interwoven in his one good eye, he declared, "Once I’ve repaired my life soul, I will go to the bottom of the Capital’s Huailan Lake and merge with the remnants of that nine-tailed demon fox. Then, this world will still belong to me! Even if the Demon Venerable appears, what can he do to me?"

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Inside the cave.

Jiang Shouzhong was quite frustrated as he had been "tricked."

He wasn’t worried about facing threats, but the endless troubles were bound to delay his journey. Escorting the enemy state’s princess was already like walking on a tightrope, and any delay could trigger a butterfly effect.

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong’s grim face, hesitating, Jin Ao persuaded, "Brother Jiang, since the eldest son of the Su family knows some Taoist magic, he must have set up an ambush nearby. Let’s just wait for him to show up, and I’ll take care of him myself; there’s no need to worry about hidden dangers then.

If you are really worried, after resolving the trouble, I, Old Jin, will personally escort you to Tongzhou."

Su Junwen said sternly, "My elder brother is especially cunning; knowing that there are experts here, he will surely think of other methods to deal with us."

After pondering, Jiang Shouzhong still decided to take Er Liang and the others and leave.

Speed was essential!

Even if they encountered an ambush, they would face it head-on.

However, just then, there was a sudden flash of lightning and thunder in the sky, followed by a torrential downpour as if the Milky Way was cascading down.

How did it start raining again?

Jiang Shouzhong looked up at the gathering clouds and frowned slightly, feeling helpless.

It seemed they had to stay here for now.

Back in the cave, this time everyone sat around a fire.

Jin Ao eagerly sat beside Jiang Shouzhong, smiling, "Brother Jiang, this time it was Old Jin being impulsive, getting you involved in this undeserved disaster. Once the trouble is sorted, I’ll personally escort you."

Jin Ao began to scheme.

He planned to negotiate slowly and steadily.

First, he would show his sincerity, dispel the other’s wariness and doubts, and establish a basic foundation of trust.

Then, he intended to embellish the merits of his master, describing him as virtuous and gentle, knowledgeable, adept both in the hall and the kitchen, a master of poetry and compositions, and more.

Whether true or not, he aimed to spark the other’s interest first.

Brokering a match was about "deception," focused on crafting a perfect image.

Jin Ao always trusted his instincts and valued connections; he treated those he felt were worthy sincerely, believing whoever he deemed suitable for his master must be suitable, never content without trying.

Jiang Shouzhong shook his head, declining, "No need, I’m not a pushover."

Jin Ao said, "Brother Jiang, I know you’re a master cultivator of the Little Mysterious Order, indeed a master in Jianghu, but the closer you are to the border of Dazhou, the more mixed the crowd gets, it’s better to be careful."

Listening to their conversation, Su Junwen and Tan Shuangshuang, the young couple, were secretly amazed.

They hadn’t expected this young master to be such a high-level expert.

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong still unwilling to engage, Jin Ao laughed awkwardly, glaring at Su Junwen, "What are you standing there for? Come on, explain what misdeeds that bastard Su Shanke has committed."

Su Junwen was startled, then composed himself and said, "Actually, everything I mentioned before was said by Su Shanke himself. Since he returned home, he would occasionally go mad and rant.

Saying things like ’big brother, second brother I’m sorry for you’, ’I was so hungry, I had to dig you up and roast you to eat’, ’that woman is a monster’."

Once, as I passed by the backyard in the middle of the night, I noticed a light in Su Shanke’s room. I didn’t dare to check, but judging by the smell of burnt flesh, it seemed like he was roasting something. Also, maids have been disappearing from the house from time to time, and the Su family has always kept this a secret, I suspect..."

Glancing at Er Liang and not wanting to frighten the young girl, Su Junwen slowed down, "In any case, Su Shanke is now a madman."

Jiang Shouzhong thought of a term—

Barbecue expert!

Jin Ao scratched his head, puzzled, "What the hell has this bastard gone through to become so mad?"

He wasn’t very informed about the incident where the young sect master had been attacked years ago.

All he knew were the rumors that somewhere within One-Line Sky, a Nether Spring had appeared, whose contained demon energy could revive the dead, so Shen Shengyuan and the young sect master secretly went to find it.

During the journey, the two accidentally got separated, and Qu Hongling’s whereabouts remained unknown.

Later, it was found that the Liushan Division Dragon and Tiger Department had dispatched people to intercept them, and Ms. Qiu quickly took Shen Shengyuan to Jade Gorge to search.

A few days later, Ms. Qiu secretly announced within the sect that Qu Hongling was severely injured and needed to meditate in seclusion for healing, warning them not to spread the news.

At the time, except for the Great Protector raising doubts, the others didn’t think much of it.

Only six months later, did they personally witness the sect master emerging from the seclusion.

Jin Ao asked, "Didn’t the Su family find a doctor?"

Su Junwen responded, "Of course they did, but none could cure him. Moreover, the Liushan Division Dragon and Tiger Department also investigated, and I also learned that even agents from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau secretly visited the Su family."

Jin Ao sneered, "Whether this bastard is pretending to be crazy or stupid, I’ll slaughter him once I get back! Kid, if you think about stopping me out of familial concerns, I’ll slaughter you too!"

Su Junwen’s face twisted slightly, and he said somberly, "If senior is willing to deal with that beast, I couldn’t ask for more!"