The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 820: The Leak of Information and the Attack on Nanli

He nodded, "I’ll follow your lead, Master Nanli."

As a mother, Nanli cared for them more than anyone else, and it was clear that she understood her own body’s condition. She wouldn’t take unnecessary risks.

Without further ado, Nanli grasped Shandu and used the Transfer Talisman. In the blink of an eye, they were transported to a mountain range near the outskirts of the capital. The autumn wind blew gently.

The thunderclouds from the direction of the capital were already moving toward them. The oppressive air was thick with pressure.

Nanli narrowed her eyes, her gaze darkening. "Shandu, are you ready?" she asked.

"I’m ready!" Shandu took a deep breath, but then added, "But we arrived so suddenly... Although my master is injured, she should still be able to protect us, right?"

It was customary for someone to have a guardian during the crossing of Wrath of Thunder. After all, cultivators were at their weakest during this phase, and many enemies, or rivals, would often seize the opportunity to launch an attack. They couldn’t be careless, even though they were in the Human World.

"No need to worry. I will protect you," Nanli reassured him.

Shandu quickly responded, "No, I... I’m worried about you..."

The thunderclouds were now directly above them. The entire area seemed to be enveloped in darkness. The deafening thunder sounded with every strike, causing their hearts to race.

It was here.

Before Shandu could finish speaking, Nanli pushed him upwards. "Go now!"

The first bolt of Wrath of Thunder was descending!

Shandu didn’t dare to delay. He leapt into the air, concentrating his energy to prepare for the Wrath of Thunder.

However, the tremendous force of the heavenly thunder came crashing toward him. He saw a blinding flash of light and felt fear grip him.

The Nascent Soul thunder was too powerful!

It was so strong that it made his hair stand on end, and for a moment, he forgot to protect his body with spiritual power.

"What are you doing?! Quickly use your spiritual power to protect yourself!" Nanli shouted, rushing to his side.

At the same time, she quickly formed a defensive talisman array, mitigating half the power of the thunder strike.

The thunder struck Shandu’s body. His muscles and bones screamed in pain, but it was still within the limits of what he could bear.

He let out a muffled grunt and then sighed in relief. "Master Nanli, thank you!"

Because he had forcibly broken through with the aid of pills, and because his energy had been used to repair his internal core, he was unable to resist the Nascent Soul thunder with his current strength. This was why he had been so frightened when the thunder came.

"Don’t lose focus!" Nanli urged him to remain concentrated.

She kept a close eye on Shandu’s limit, ensuring that he could use the Wrath of Thunder to strengthen his power, without letting the lightning completely destroy him.

However, the Wrath of Thunder soon realized someone was assisting Shandu.

As punishment, the thunderbolts became even more violent!

Shandu cursed inwardly.

But, the protective barrier around him also strengthened in response.

Nanli... This kindness would be something he could never repay in his lifetime!

The Nascent Soul Wrath of Thunder would not end quickly. As the thunder roared, a few figures arrived at the mountains near the capital’s outskirts.

They looked up and clearly saw Nanli helping Shandu through the Wrath of Thunder.

These were spies sent by Qingwu to the Human World. They had been using pills to conceal their cultivation level. Recently, they had received information about Nanli’s pregnancy and her involvement in helping someone cross the Wrath of Thunder.

The eldest of them spoke with a sneer, "She really overestimates herself, doing something so dangerous and not even having anyone protect her. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us."

A middle-aged cultivator frowned and said, "Master, don’t underestimate her. This could be a trap. We’ve been lurking here for so long, and we still don’t know just how powerful she is, do we?"

The elder gave him a sharp glare. "Venerable Master sent us here to wait for an opportunity. We’ve missed so many chances because of your hesitation! Nanli has just returned with her Nascent Soul cultivation. It’s natural for her to become careless after setting up such a grand array."

The middle-aged cultivator pressed his lips together, deep in thought about whether or not to strike.

A young female cultivator snorted coldly, "The elder is right. Now that the protective array is up, if we don’t take our shot now, we’ll be trapped in this Human World forever!"

She wanted to go back home!

The elder nodded and gave the young woman an appreciative look. "Right. We’ve been hiding here, unable to cultivate. If we break through and trigger the Wrath of Thunder, we’ll surely be exposed."

They were running out of time.

This was their last chance!

The middle-aged cultivator’s eyes glinted darkly.

Yes, if they didn’t deal with Nanli now, they’d be stuck here forever, with no way to send information out. Qingwu likely had forgotten about them, and there was no sign that the protective array was weakening.

The middle-aged cultivator thought for a moment, then nodded. "If we don’t act now, we’ll lose our chance to make a name for ourselves."

The others laughed.

If they killed Nanli, the protective array might not break, but its power would be significantly reduced.

Without Nanli’s interference, they could take some high-quality spirit stones, ensuring that their families would live comfortably.

However, they didn’t act immediately. They hid in the shadows, waiting to make sure that Cinian wouldn’t come to protect Nanli before finalizing their plans.

They waited.

As the sky darkened and the last few thunderbolts of the Nascent Soul Wrath of Thunder struck down, they suddenly rushed forward.

By this time, Shandu was already ragged, his clothes torn, his body covered in injuries. He couldn’t even stand, let alone lift a hand.

As for Nanli, the thunder had not struck her directly, so she showed no physical injuries. However, helping someone through the Wrath of Thunder had taken a huge toll on her spiritual energy.

She had also set up a massive protective array, and she was now utterly exhausted, sitting weakly on the ground, her face pale and her hand pressed against her abdomen.

When she saw the figures charging toward her, her eyes filled with fear.

But, she quickly regained her usual composure, her voice cold. "Are you planning to take advantage of my weakness? You’d better think carefully about the consequences."

Her voice was hoarse, clearly showing she had reached her limit.

The elder was delighted, laughing as he stroked his beard. "Nanli, you’re this weak, and yet you still dare to shout?"

The young female cultivator looked at Nanli’s exquisite and beautiful face, jealousy rising within her. She sneered, "Yeah, look at you. You won’t recover in ten or eight days."

They approached with malicious intent, their expressions grim. Shandu could tell immediately what their intentions were.

"Don’t hurt Master Nanli! If you have something against someone, come at me!" Shandu shouted, but as soon as he spoke, he was gasping for breath, his body weak and on the verge of collapsing.