The Demon Concubine of God

Chapter 470 Already in the thick of it

Yu Chi Lian's conspiracy has succeeded once again.

As if she had just woken from a dream, Shen Wen sat up from the ground. She recalled the details of the dream, remembering that Qing Ming, who claimed to be a Celestial Venerable, had actually vanished in a second when she needed him the most. Shen Wen couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

Shen Wen stood up from the ground and looked around. She realized that it was a desolate open space surrounded by grass and trees, with no one in sight.

Recalling the fierce battle just now, she still couldn't tell whether it was reality or an illusion.

In this open environment, Shen Wen once again felt that illusion that seemed both real and unreal. Dragging his tired body, Shen Wen explored in several directions in this desolate wilderness, but finally returned to the original spot.

Just as she was lost in thought, a figure suddenly appeared behind her.

This time, Shen Wen's perception was exceptionally sharp, and she immediately turned around.

Then he saw Yuchi Lian, dressed in a sky-blue robe, standing half a step away from him.

When the two of them faced each other, they could see each other's thoughts clearly.

Seeing Shen Wen barely suppressing his resentment, Yu Chi Lian smiled smugly and said, "How did you feel about this test?"

Every time Shen Wen heard her speak, he felt that there were endless conspiracies waiting for him. Sure enough, people who have lived for two hundred years are powerful. With just a few words, they can break down other people's psychological defenses.

Seeing Shen Wen's increasingly cautious expression and the growing fear in her eyes, Yu Chi Lian still seemed unwilling to let her go. She continued, "Well? Aren't you very clever? Why don't you try to guess what kind of trap everything I did before was?"

Shen Wen's eyes slowly hardened. She said, "Didn't you say that you think I'm a useful tool, and that you're doing all this to control me, to force me to do things for you? But..."

Upon hearing the word "however," Yu Chi Lian's eyes scrutinized her with a hint of interest.

Shen Wen said, "However, I underestimated you. I remember when we first met, you were pointing at the sky and gesturing wildly, saying you wanted me dead. It seems like a long time has passed, and you still don't have the ability to kill me."

Seeing Shen Wen uttering provocative words with disdain and contempt in his expression, Yu Chi Lian's initially good mood gradually cooled down.

Even a wise and experienced old immortal like Yuchi Lian could almost lose control when a few words struck a nerve.

Yu Chi Lian clenched his fists, his body trembling. Only when he turned to look into the distance did he gradually regain his senses.

Yu Chi Lian turned to look at Shen Wen again, his face now bearing an innocent smile. "Little friend, why are you holding onto these angry words? Our immortal sect values ​​life, so naturally I can't bear to see your life taken. We've already said enough. Since you won't guess my purpose, I might as well tell you myself."

At this point, Yu Chi Lian looked at Shen Wen, then slowly took two steps back, creating distance between them.

The fingers of his right hand changed, making a gesture in the air as if a celestial being were casting a spell.

Then Shen Wen saw a person suddenly appear on the ground, lying unconscious.

Shen Wen carefully examined the man's appearance.

“This…this is the real Lord of Xiliang! I knew it. Everything that happened before was an illusion. So the Lord of Xiliang who was killed on the battlefield was also a fake you created.”

Yu Chi Lian nodded slightly and said, "Yes, the one who was killed was a fake."

Shen Wen couldn't help but squat down and place his finger on the artery of the Xiliang City Lord. He found that the city lord had a pulse and the chest was rising and falling evenly, which meant that the Xiliang City Lord was not dead.

Yu Chi Lian said, "There's no doubt he's alive, but I can't guarantee he won't die because of you later."

Shen Wen stood up and looked at Yu Chi Lian at eye level, her expression stern.

Yu Chi Lian said, "Do you know? Chu Yanqiu is currently suffering from the shock of his maternal grandfather's death. He's in a semi-mad state, and no one can predict what he might do next. I'm not lying to you! You don't know, but Chu Yanqiu is actually very difficult to control under normal circumstances. The last time I had an opportunity to take advantage of him was because of you. Back then, in the military camp at Narrow Ridge Mountain, he witnessed you and his good older brother rekindling your old flame. Under such stimulation, he became mentally unstable. Once a person is driven by various inner demons, only someone with a keen mind like me can succeed."

Shen Wen was slightly shocked. She never expected that what happened back then would cause Chu Yanqiu to misunderstand and develop inner demons.

Shen Wen's entire body grew cold. She murmured, "So, how do you plan to deal with him this time, after you took advantage of the situation again? To make him hate me again and kill me again and again?"

Yu Chi Lian held up a finger and shook it, saying, "No. You probably don't know it yourself, but now that you're protected by divine power, you're already very difficult to kill. I never expected that you would have such a great opportunity that even a god like me can't kill you."

Shen Wen's patience was wearing thin; she was almost hysterical. She tried her best to control herself and looked up to ask, "What exactly do you want?"

Yu Chi Lian said, "I'll grant you two ill-fated lovers your wish! Wouldn't it be better if you stayed by Chu Yanqiu's side and helped him conquer the world?"

Shen Wen nodded in understanding and said, "So you saw my special ability. My powerful weapon has piqued your interest."

Yu Chi Lian was satisfied. She said, "You are indeed very clever."

But as Shen Wen looked into her eyes, a murderous intent gradually appeared. Those who had suffered at her hands in the past would understand what she was about to do if they saw her expression at this moment.

It's likely that some powerful weapon, thousands of miles away, is already on its way and has locked onto him as its target.

Yu Chi Lian was unaware of these things yet, but the immortals' extraordinary intuition for avoiding calamities immediately put her on alert.

She changed to a persuasive and lecturing tone, saying, "Hey! You should think twice before you act. Someone as special as you carries the weight of life and death for billions of lives on your shoulders with every move you make. Are you really going to make a decision so easily?"

Looking at the old witch's cunning and shrewd appearance, Shen Wen gritted his teeth and muttered under his breath, "I really can't beat her."

Yu Chi Lian completely changed her attitude, suddenly transforming their mutual hatred into a close, intergenerational relationship. She said with great satisfaction, "What does it feel like to watch your beloved being killed before your eyes time and time again? What does it feel like to watch yourself repeatedly kill your beloved? Little girl, have you ever thought about how much Chu Yanqiu truly loves you? Even if you really have no feelings for him, have you ever imagined how much courage Chu Yanqiu would have left to live in this world after such a painful reality?"

Shen Wen was completely lost in thought after hearing her words.

Yu Chi Lian transformed the unconscious Lord of Xiliang City onto the ground, an action that finally woke Shen Wen from his deep thoughts.

Shen Wen's expression changed, but there was nothing he could do to stop it.

"you!"

Yu Chi Lian continued to coax him, saying, "The one who was killed this time was just a fake. I'll give you enough time to think it over. Think it through carefully, because next time it will really be Chu Yanqiu's maternal grandfather who dies."

After saying this, she vanished on the spot.

As soon as she left her surroundings, she disappeared and immediately returned to a familiar place. Only then did Shen Wen realize that she was in the palace.

It was the same palace and the same big bed. Shen Wen sat up and saw two palace maids waiting to serve him through the thin gauze screen. He called out to them twice.

Two palace maids quietly entered, and Shen Wen asked, "What time is it now? Where is your emperor? Is he attending court?"

The young palace maid immediately replied, "Replying to you, it is now late afternoon, the morning court session has already ended, but His Majesty is busy with state affairs and has been discussing matters with his ministers in the Golden Hall. Just now when you woke up, a eunuch went to the Golden Hall to report to him."

Upon hearing the maid's words, Shen Wen remembered that Qingming had once told him that the young emperor, without his care, had been bewitched by his inner demons and had gone mad.

Shen Wen's heart tightened, and he grabbed the little palace maid's hand, asking, "Is your Emperor alright? Is there any fighting or killing outside?"

The young palace maid's expression changed repeatedly when she was asked this question.

This obvious abnormality confirmed Shen Wen's suspicions. She quickly asked them to help her get dressed and hurriedly ran out of the palace.

However, when she reached the entrance of the palace, she was stopped by the guards standing on either side, who drew their swords.

Two palace maids who had followed closely behind her called out to her as they approached. They knelt down and tugged at her sleeves, pleading, "Miss, you can't go out! If you leave this door, we'll both lose our heads!"

Shen Wen couldn't stand the behavior of the two palace maids for a moment. She couldn't help but pull the corner of her clothes that the maids were holding onto. She said, "Don't worry, you won't lose your heads. I will talk to the young emperor about this and ask him not to cut off your heads. The young emperor listens to me very much, and he will agree to whatever I say."

The two young palace maids had been serving in this palace since the beginning. They believed what Shen Wen said; their emperor truly doted on Miss Shen, and everything Miss Shen said was of great concern to the young emperor.

At this moment, Shen Wen faintly heard strange noises not far from the door. She couldn't help but ask the two maids and guards, "What's happening outside? What's that sound? Could it be a palace coup?"

The two palace maids also heard the strange sound. When she asked them this question, they trembled and lowered their heads, pretending to be deaf and mute.

The two guards at the gate also heard the sound. The two grown men, like two palace maids, like two deaf and mute wooden figures, stood back in their original positions and ignored everything.

Shen Wen heard that mournful howling sound again. Taking advantage of everyone's distraction, she quickly ran out the door and sped off in search of the sound.

Shen Wen ran for a while and stood behind a bamboo grove. In the narrow, shadowy view, Shen Wen could vaguely see that many palace maids and eunuchs had been arrested. Anyone who cried out for justice or caused trouble was beheaded on the spot. The entire area along the way was covered in blood.