540: C540 Pretending to be Dead

C540 Pretending to be Dead

Just as Qin Zhu and Bai Yiyi were at a loss, in an alley next to them, Xu Hong ran quickly. Not long after, she stopped Qi Zhuohao at a crossroad. The sudden change made Qi Zhuohao stop in his tracks and look at Xu Hong in surprise. He did not know Xu Hong and thought, "Could it be that this person is also here to kill me?"

"A mere Essence Condensation Stage maid. I can kill her in an instant with just my physical strength. There is no one here. Should I attack?"

Qi Zhuohao hesitated for a moment. Suddenly, a figure flashed out. Qi Zhuohao's face darkened when he saw this person. This was an Extraordinary Stage warrior. She was the Sixth Elder of Indifferent Hall, Jiang Yuwen. She belonged to the Shuling Palace.

"It seems like the Shuling Palace has made a lot of preparations to get rid of me! They even sent out an Extraordinary Stage elder!" Qi Zhuohao felt helpless. He knew that Lin Mei's identity would bring him fatal trouble sooner or later.

"Lin Mei, are you alright?" Jiang Yuwen looked at Qi Zhuohao calmly. She did not seem to be in a hurry to kill Qi Zhuohao. Xu Hong was the same. This made Qi Zhuohao very puzzled. These two seemed to know him?

A surprised expression flashed across his face. Qi Zhuohao replied faintly, "I am fine. What is the matter with the elder?"

In a breath of time, Qi Zhuohao thought of many things. Xu Hong and Jiang Yuwen obviously knew him. And these two people were from Shuling Palace. It was very likely. Lin Mei was able to kill Guo Yuanyuan back then because of these two people's help, and even... Lin Mei's actions were very likely to be ordered by Jiang Yuwen.

Qi Zhuohao had long thought that no matter how good a mortal maid like Lin Mei was at assassination, it would be very difficult to poison and kill a Truly Essence Perfection Guo Yuanyuan. If there was no one behind Lin Mei, Qi Zhuohao would not believe it even if he was beaten to death!

Of course, these were only Qi Zhuohao's guesses. He did not know the true situation hidden within, so he could only treat it calmly. If nothing unexpected happened, Jiang Yuwen would tell him some secrets and then kill him.

"Lin Mei, you were imprisoned by Pang Caixuan. It's not that I don't want to save you, but I can't. Pang Caixuan's eyes are always staring at you in the prison. I think, for the sake of the overall situation, you should understand my difficulties."

Sure enough, Jiang Yuwen's following words confirmed Qi Zhuohao's guess. Lin Mei was indeed Jiang Yuwen's person. This also confirmed that Jiang Yuwen and Pang Caixuan were not from the same camp. Which side was Jiang Yuwen from?

"Why mention the past? I understand the painstaking efforts of the elder. The elder came to find me. What exactly is it for? "Qi Zhuohao pretended to be angry. He was trying to confuse Jiang Yuwen. Jiang Yuwen could not tell that he was pretending. She hoped that his actions would not make Jiang Yuwen doubt him. His ultimate goal was to buy time.

Therefore, Qi Zhuohao communicated with Jiang Yuwen while transmitting his mental energy. He knew that since Jiang Yuwen had appeared, then Jiang Yuwen would very likely kill him. He could not just sit and wait for death. He had to send a message to Dongfang Qingqing to save him.

Lin Mei was Jiang Yuwen's chess piece. This point had already been confirmed. Perhaps Lin Mei had some evidence against Jiang Yuwen and Jiang Yuwen wanted to continue hiding in Shuling Palace. Getting rid of Lin Mei was the best choice. Otherwise, the secret would be exposed one day.

Qi Zhuohao's thoughts were not something that ordinary people could understand. What he used was heartforce, not Spiritual Sense. With his Heaven Man Unity state of mind, he could send a telepathic message to a martial artist and would not be discovered by anyone.

A few miles away, Dongfang Qingqing, who was chatting with Qian Shuyun, suddenly had a change of expression. Because she had received Qi Zhuohao's mental energy transmission. She was very shocked. Qi Zhuohao actually had mental energy, and his mental state had already reached Heaven Man Unity! How strong was Qi Zhuohao in the past?

And Qi Zhuohao's mental energy transmission told Dongfang Qingqing that Jiang Yuwen was bringing a servant girl to stop him. Moreover, Bai Yiyi was entangled with Qin Zhu and asking her to quickly go and rescue them. If it was too late, Qi Zhuohao and Qin Zhu would not be able to survive!

"Shu Yun, I can't accompany you anymore, let's talk in the future!" Dongfang Qingqing did not dare to be neglectful. She looked apologetically at Qian Shuyun and turned around to walk into the crowd before secretly leaving the plaza.

Although Qian Shuyun was puzzled, she did not dig deeper. Dongfang Qingqing's identity was not ordinary. Who could understand what she did?

Qin Zhu and Qi Zhuohao were in deep trouble and Dongfang Qingqing could not sit by and do nothing. She was careless. Lin Mei's identity was special and she was not by her side. It was the best time for the people of Shuling Palace to attack Lin Mei. She ignored Bai Yiyi's hatred towards Lin Mei and also ignored the current situation of Indifferent Hall. The disciples and elders quietly left the square and almost did not attract the attention of others!

After leaving the square, Dongfang Qingqing casted the Step Technique Martial Arts and sped towards the direction Qi Zhuohao had told her. Her heart was very gloomy. Jiang Yuwen and Bai Yiyi actually made a move at this time. Could this be Pang Caixuan's instruction?

At the crossroad, Qi Zhuohao looked at Jiang Yuwen without batting an eyelid. He only saw Jiang Yuwen frown. She did not answer Qi Zhuohao's question but continued, "Lin Mei, have you told Dongfang Qingqing about our relationship?"

"What relationship does the elder mean?" Qi Zhuohao pretended to be stupid. Of course, he did not understand what Jiang Yuwen meant. What he needed to do was to get more information before Jiang Yuwen attacked and Dongfang Qingqing arrived.

Qi Zhuohao knew very well that Jiang Yuwen was not from Shuling Palace. She might be from Heavenly Feather Palace or Indifferent Palace. The more he knew, the more helpful it would be for Dongfang Qingqing and Lee Yuhua!

Qi Zhuohao's attitude made Jiang Yuwen very angry, but... Before Lin Mei answered her question, she could not show it. She had to calm Lin Mei down first. "Lin Mei, you should know that once Dongfang Qingqing and the others find out about our matter... You and I have to die. I believe that you are a smart person. You will not do stupid things. Right? "

Jiang Yuwen wasn't stupid. She didn't say anything more important, which made Qi Zhuohao very helpless. He laughed lightly and said, "Elder, you also said that this matter concerns our lives. I know what to do!"

Of course, Qi Zhuohao had already guessed that Jiang Yuwen and Xu Hong were not from Indifferent Palace. They were most likely from Heavenly Feather Palace! Otherwise, why would Jiang Yuwen be afraid that Dongfang Qingqing would know about her relationship with Lin Mei?

Qi Zhuohao's words were considered to have answered Jiang Yuwen. Jiang Yuwen's face immediately revealed a bright smile. The matter had not been exposed and she was completely relieved. Next, there was no need for Lin Mei to live.

"Xu Hong, attack!" Jiang Yuwen's expression changed. Without any nonsense, she directly issued an order to Xu Hong.

Xu Hong, who had been silent the whole time, slowly walked towards Qi Zhuohao. Qi Zhuohao's heart was hanging. He already understood. Jiang Yuwen only wanted to know if Lin Mei's identity had been exposed. He was very helpless. If he had known this earlier, he would have been able to buy more time. At this time, Dongfang Qingqing had not arrived yet!

Actually, Qi Zhuohao was not too worried. Jiang Yuwen actually did not make a move herself. Instead, he let this servant girl make a move. Hence, he gave up the idea of using the Soul Extinguishing Shadow to kill the two of them. As expected, this servant girl would use poison on him.0

Sure enough, Xu Hong took out a jade bottle from her waist. After opening the bottle, she sprinkled a green liquid on Qi Zhuohao. Qi Zhuohao calmed his heart, but on the surface, he pretended to be frightened. Poison was the thing he was least afraid of.

The green liquid touched Qi Zhuohao's body and instantly entered his body. Qi Zhuohao was very surprised. Although this poison was not as terrifying as the nightmares of the people, it was still very powerful. Unfortunately, it was useless against him.

As expected, the Heavenly Poison swallowed the poison in an instant. Qi Zhuohao, on the other hand, was very good at acting. He fell to the ground. He made a slight twitching motion. Seeing this, Jiang Yuwen coldly snorted. She said to herself, "Mortals are mortals after all. In two breaths of time. She can no longer withstand the poison's bite."

Suddenly, Jiang Yuwen raised her hand and sprayed the same venom at Xu Hong who was about to turn around. Xu Hong fell beside Qi Zhuohao without any resistance. After three breaths, Xu Hong no longer had any breath.

Jiang Yuwen did not check Qi Zhuohao and Xu Hong's bodies. She decisively used her footwork and flew away. The two maidservants of Indifferent Palace and Shuling Palace died under the same kind of poison. This would only make others think that Xu Hong killed Lin Mei to avenge Guo Yuanyuan. It had nothing to do with her.

Jiang Yuwen was also thinking that Lin Mei's identity had not been exposed and she was already dead. In a few days, Su Yuzhi would launch an attack on Pang Caixuan. After that, she would be able to take control of Shuling Palace and the plan would soon be realized!

Jiang Yuwen did not know that not long after she left, Qi Zhuohao sat up from the ground. She was careless and did not kill Lin Mei, but... Lin Mei's death and not dying would not affect their plan.

"Jiang Yuwen is really vicious. She made this servant girl kill me and then killed this servant girl. Obviously, she wanted this servant girl to be her scapegoat and cover up the truth with her illness. Unfortunately, how could I die so easily?"

Qi Zhuohao sighed with emotion. Immediately, he scanned the surroundings with his heart energy. After finding that there was no one else here, he decisively left. This place wasn't suitable for him to stay for long. He had to return to Indifferent Palace first.

After Qi Zhuohao left the crossroad for more than ten breaths, Dongfang Qingqing's figure appeared in the alley where Qin Zhu and Bai Yiyi were fighting. Dongfang Qingqing's appearance caused Bai Yiyi's expression to change drastically.

Bai Yiyi had yet to advance and was not Dongfang Qingqing's match. She was very helpless. Qin Zhu's realm was much lower than her but her strength was not much weaker than her. Qin Zhu blocking her, she did not have the chance to chase after Lin Mei.

"Bai Yiyi, you are really bold!" Dongfang Qingqing's tone carried a thick killing intent. Bai Yiyi had always opposed her and now she even attacked her maidservant. She must teach Bai Yiyi a good lesson.

As the shout fell, a sword appeared in Dongfang Qingqing's hand. She could not kill Bai Yiyi because Bai Yiyi was Pang Caixuan's proud disciple. If Bai Yiyi died, Pang Caixuan would definitely turn hostile and perhaps form an alliance with Su Yuzhi!

Hence, although Dongfang Qingqing was angry in her heart, she could only teach Bai Yiyi a lesson. She must prioritize the overall situation. The life and death of Indifferent Palace was closely related to Pang Caixuan's attitude!

"Dongfang Qingqing, don't think that I am afraid of you. My actions have failed and I will not be foolish enough to waste time with you!" With a cold snort, Bai Yiyi decisively used the Step Technique Martial Arts to escape.

Seeing this, Dongfang Qingqing was somewhat disappointed. She wanted to chase after Bai Yiyi. However, she was more worried about Qi Zhuohao. Qi Zhuohao was facing Jiang Yuwen and a maid to stop him. It was a matter of life and death. Fine, she would find Bai Yiyi to settle accounts in the future!

"Qin Zhu, let's go. Lin Mei is in danger!" Dongfang Qingqing instructed and then she directly flew in the direction of Indifferent Palace. Qin Zhu's face sank when she heard this. Could it be that other than Bai Yiyi, there was no other way? Someone else had their eyes on Qi Zhuohao?

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