Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 839 - 409: Shocking Secret_2

Chapter 839: Chapter 409: Shocking Secret_2

The maid instinctively turned her head to glance at a secluded courtyard not far away, hidden amidst lush trees and flowers, her expression somewhat sad:

"I don’t know how to explain it to you; all I know is that this place is very dangerous. And, I saw things that I shouldn’t have, and that’s why Miss Tudan killed me."

The maid’s words piqued Jiang Shouzhong’s curiosity: "What did you see?"

Perhaps dragged back to the past by some terrifying memories, the maid’s expression became one of fear.

She unconsciously moved closer to Jiang Shouzhong, lowering her voice:

"I originally served as a maid to the fifth prince but was specifically assigned to attend to Miss Tudan for the wedding.

Just the day before yesterday, I was instructed to deliver the wedding dress to Miss Tudan. As I passed by a room, I faintly heard noises resembling a wild cat’s cries coming from inside.

I thought there might be a kitten trapped inside, so I walked over to take a look as if guided by a mysterious force. When I pushed open the door, I saw..."

At this point, the maid’s body began to tremble violently. She tightly hugged her arms and continued,

"Inside, there lay a corpse, as though some wild beast was gnawing at it. Before I could regain my senses, Miss Tudan appeared behind me and grabbed my neck.

Just before I died, I seemed to see Old Mr. Tudan coming out of the room, his mouth covered in blood..."

Listening to the maid’s account, Jiang Shouzhong’s brows furrowed tightly, filled with confusion.

For some reason, the maid’s words suddenly unlocked memories for Jiang Shouzhong, and the terrifying image of witnessing Su Shanke devouring flesh at the Su Family involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

The problem is that Tu Danalie is reputed to be the top expert in Nanjin Country, and logically should not have fallen to the level of a demon like Su Shanke.

Could it be that this fellow secretly consumed Netherworld Demon Qi?

Thinking of this, Jiang Shouzhong said to the maid in front of him: "Could you take me to that room to see it?"

"I don’t dare to go."

The maid shook her head vigorously, like a rattle, her eyes filled with fear and resistance.

Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but roll his eyes, saying irritably: "You’re already dead; what is there to fear?"

"Uh, that’s true..."

The maid was momentarily taken aback by his reminder, then scratched her head awkwardly, a hint of sadness appearing on her face.

Even as a mere residual soul, there was still a lingering attachment to life.

After a moment of silence, the maid spoke again:

"Never mind, I don’t want to harm you. If Old Mr. Tudan or that Miss discovers, you’ll end up just like me."

Jiang Shouzhong said: "Don’t worry, my cultivation is high, no one can harm me. Besides, do you not want me to seek justice for you and punish your ruthless killer?"

Hearing this, the maid tilted her head slightly, scrutinizing Jiang Shouzhong with a suspicious gaze: "Are you stronger than Old Mr. Tudan?"

"Of course,"

Jiang Shouzhong nodded without hesitation.

Seeing the maid still hesitating, Jiang Shouzhong continued:

"The fact that I can see you means we are destined. Why can’t I see other ghosts, but only you? Everything in this world has a cause and effect. Heaven specially arranged for us to meet to help me, right?"

Listening to Jiang Shouzhong’s persuasive speech, the maid felt that it seemed somewhat logical and finally nodded: "Alright, I’ll take you there. But there are many guards in this courtyard, so be careful."

"Okay,"

Jiang Shouzhong smiled.

With the maid’s clever guidance and assistance, Jiang Shouzhong silently infiltrated the heavily guarded inner courtyard.

Following her to a room, before stepping inside, Jiang Shouzhong detected a faint but unmistakable scent of blood.

Pushing open the old wooden door, his eyes fell upon an assortment of old, jumbled items within, dust dancing wildly in the dim light.

In a corner piled with burlap sacks, Jiang Shouzhong saw a bloodstain.

He carefully moved the obstructing sacks aside, revealing two bodies lying there.

One was almost nothing but bones, and the other was the maid’s corpse.

Her face was somewhat twisted, and the deep finger marks on her neck were still clearly visible.

Jiang Shouzhong glanced up at the maid shivering by the door, too afraid to approach, but he didn’t let her see his grim expression and continued his investigation inside the room.

Soon, he noticed that a section of the wall seemed to have some slightly concave marks.

Jiang Shouzhong took a deep breath, gathered the spiritual power within his body into his arms, and forcefully pushed against the wall.

As the wall slowly moved, a bottomless hidden pathway suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Care to join me?"

Jiang Shouzhong turned to the maid and asked softly.

The maid, with apprehension in her heart and hesitant footsteps, cautiously edged closer with a hint of curiosity.

Unintentionally, her gaze swept over her own cold corpse, and her body froze instantly, a complex expression flashing through her eyes.

After a brief moment of distraction, she seemed to make a firm decision and was the first to step into the dark, obscure pathway.

Jiang Shouzhong followed closely behind.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a glimmer of light finally appeared ahead.

They descended a staircase slowly and reached the bottom.

What lay before them was a dark, damp dungeon.

Droplets of water hung on the walls, dripping down and echoing monotonously in the silence.

Deep within the dungeon, a figure was tightly shackled by chains, imprisoned there.

Jiang Shouzhong looked around vigilantly to ensure there was no danger before carefully approaching the imprisoned person.

As he got closer, he realized that the captive was an elderly man with hair as silver-white as snow.

Even in captivity, with his clavicles pierced by chains and his appearance disheveled, the inexplicable aura of overwhelming presence exuded by the elder remained undeniable,

"Old Mr. Tudan!?"

The maid saw the elder’s face and couldn’t help but cover her mouth, her voice trembling as she blurted out.

Jiang Shouzhong was instantly stunned in place, his face filled with disbelief, staring fixedly at the extremely miserable old man before him.

"Tu Danalie? How is this possible?"

At this moment, the elder slowly lifted his head. Beneath his disheveled hair, resembling wild grass, a pair of sharp eyes stared directly at Jiang Shouzhong, mocking:

"Looks like my adopted daughter has changed her taste, found herself quite the dashing young man, but alas, she sent you down here without intending for you to leave alive."

Jiang Shouzhong slowly approached the elder, the waves of shock within him taking a long time to subside.

He never expected that in coming here to assassinate the fifth prince, he would uncover such a colossal secret.

The strongest warrior of Nanjin Country had been imprisoned.

And it seemed he was imprisoned by his own adopted daughter.

At close range, Tu Danalie finally sensed the profound spiritual power aura fluctuating from Jiang Shouzhong.

He was initially startled, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and then he abruptly raised his head, the chains binding his limbs clanking as they moved. He focused intently on Jiang Shouzhong and shouted sternly:

"No, you’re not the dashing young man sent by Hua! Who exactly are you?"

By this time, Jiang Shouzhong had also recovered from his initial shock, and he gazed intensely at Tu Danalie, asking:

"I want to know, who could possess such skill to imprison a master like you, Senior? If the real Tu Danalie is locked up here, then who is the one outside?"

Upon hearing Jiang Shouzhong’s inquiry, Tu Danalie scrutinized him again carefully.

He finally determined that the young man before him had no connection with his scheming adopted daughter.

Tu Danalie’s expression grew complex, and he sighed heavily:

"Young man, I don’t know who you are, but you’d better leave this place as quickly as you can. Otherwise, once my adopted daughter discovers you, your fate will likely be grim."

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