Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 779 - 382: Need to Pay More

Chapter 779: Chapter 382: Need to Pay More

"Fifth Senior Uncle, how could Second Uncle suddenly become a traitor? After all, during the attack on Danxia Peak by those bandits, it was Second Uncle who risked his life to save us."

Duo Ying still found it hard to believe Fifth Senior Uncle’s account.

In her impression, Second Uncle was second only to the Sect Leader at Danxia Peak, diligently contributing to the sect’s development.

For anyone to rebel, it would hardly be Second Uncle.

The woman spoke bitterly, "It’s not just you, Ying’er; neither your master nor I anticipated this. It seems your Second Uncle had long conspired with those bandits. The reason he saved us earlier was to extract information from your master about the location of the ’Divine Pill.’ When your master saw through his plan, he struck without mercy.

By the way, Ying’er, you are your master’s most cherished disciple. Your master must have told you the whereabouts of the Divine Pill, didn’t he? You need to be careful; your Second Uncle will surely come for you."

Duo Ying’s mind was in chaos, and she instinctively replied, "Master did indeed mention the location of the ’Divine Pill’ to me, but..."

"Miss Duo, the most pressing matter right now is to find your senior brother and master first."

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly interrupted the young girl’s words.

The blue-clad woman abruptly raised her head, staring warily at Jiang Shouzhong, "Who are you?"

Duo Ying quickly explained, "Fifth Senior Uncle, this is Jiang Mo—Young Master Jiang—that my senior brother and I have mentioned to you before. When Fuhu Hall troubled me earlier, he rescued me."

The blue-clad woman scrutinized Jiang Shouzhong and her expression softened, "Thank you, Young Master Jiang, for saving Ying’er."

Jiang Shouzhong waved his hand with a smile, "It’s nothing; we’re all friends. It was just a small favor."

The woman forced a faint smile and apologized, "I’m sorry, Young Master Jiang, I have some private matters to discuss with Ying’er."

With that, she pulled Duo Ying to a secluded corner, speaking in low tones, "Ying’er, it’s a special time right now. It’s best not to interact too much with outsiders."

Duo Ying said, "But Young Master Jiang is trustworthy."

The woman’s face darkened and she said coldly, "Even your Second Uncle betrayed Danxia Peak. Do you think this Young Master Jiang is more trustworthy than your Senior Uncle?"

"I..."

Duo Ying was at a loss.

While the woman and Duo Ying were whispering, the blood-soaked elder made his way to Jiang Shouzhong, staring intently at him, "Can you see me?"

Jiang Shouzhong rubbed his nose and deliberately turned his body sideways so no one could see him speaking, asking softly, "You must be Second Uncle, right?"

"What a peculiar thing, truly peculiar."

Second Uncle looked at Jiang Shouzhong with a face full of astonishment, "I always thought that after death, there’d be nothing left, yet, much like demons, I seem to retain my soul. Even stranger, someone can see my soul."

Jiang Shouzhong glanced at Duo Ying and the woman in the distance and whispered, "That Fifth Senior Uncle is the real traitor, isn’t she?"

Second Uncle withdrew his gaze, his face filled with sorrow and bewilderment,

"I don’t understand why Fifth Junior Sister would betray Danxia Peak. She grew up on Danxia Peak, and the sect has always treated her well."

"Have Miss Duo, her master, and senior brother already died?" Jiang Shouzhong asked.

Second Uncle shook his head, "No, they haven’t. Fifth Junior Sister believed I was gravely injured and my cultivation had greatly diminished, but I used the secret technique to buy enough time for Fourth Junior Brother and his disciple Hou Qi to escape."

Most likely, they headed toward Moon in Water Bridge. After all, the fate of the sect hinges on the opportunity there. However, Fourth Junior Brother is severely injured, and it would be hard for him to fend off enemies if he encounters any..."

At this point, Second Uncle suddenly raised his head to look at Jiang Shouzhong, his gaze full of hope.

But before he could speak, Jiang Shouzhong said, "It’ll cost extra."

Second Uncle was immediately at a loss for words.

This young man really had the air of someone motivated by profit.

Second Uncle glanced at Duo Ying, who was being misled by Fifth Junior Sister, then gritted his teeth and said:

"Under the bed in my room at Danxia Peak, there’s a secret chamber containing a treasure related to the emperor of the previous dynasty. The switch to open the chamber is beside the vase to the left when you enter the room—tap it ten times."

Jiang Shouzhong’s expression became peculiar.

He had only said it casually, yet this man was willing to bleed for it.

Thinking back to Fifth Senior Uncle’s earlier attempt to manipulate Duo Ying into revealing the secret about the "Divine Pill," Jiang Shouzhong somewhat understood Second Uncle’s urgency.

The implication was clear—the Divine Pill was vitally significant to Danxia Peak.

"You’re not deliberately trying to trick me, are you?"

Jiang Shouzhong asked.

Second Uncle stomped his feet anxiously, "Young Hero Jiang, at this juncture, do you think I have any reason to deceive you?"

Jiang Shouzhong said indifferently, "I have other urgent affairs to attend to and no time to waste here. For the sake of friendship, I can escort Duo Ying to Moon in Water Bridge since it’s on my way."

Hearing these words, Second Uncle was momentarily stunned.

He gazed deeply at Jiang Shouzhong, bowed, and cupped his hands in salute, "Thank you, Young Hero Jiang."

At this moment, Second Uncle’s soul began to fade significantly.

Before disappearing entirely, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly asked, "Senior, when you died, did your body exhibit any strange abnormalities? Did you immediately turn into a soul?"

Jiang Shouzhong was curious.

If he indeed possessed abilities similar to Yin Yang Eyes, he should theoretically be able to see the souls of all deceased individuals.

However, up until now, he could only see very few.

Even initiating conversations with the dead seemed to be a matter of chance.

As such, Jiang Shouzhong was rather puzzled, unsure of the mechanisms behind his unique ability.

Second Uncle was taken aback by the question, thought carefully, then smiled bitterly and shook his head, "It’s hard to say. But when I was dying, my eyes seemed to be spattered with blood—everything appeared red, but nothing else seemed unusual."

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