The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 409 Walking into a Trap?

On the outskirts of Bianliang, an inconspicuous post station turned out to be a secret intelligence station set up by Li Cunxu.

This place is not only an important node for transmitting messages, but also a place for healing and recuperation.

Qiu Ziyue was lying on the wooden bed, her pretty face as pale as paper, clearly suffering from a serious injury.

Li Cunxu gently took her pulse and then frowned:

"Your vital energy has been greatly depleted; you need to recuperate for a period of time."

His tone carried a hint of concern and helplessness.

"Stay here and don't do anything rash during this time."

Qiu Ziyue nodded, but she wasn't completely at ease.

At this moment, a subordinate rushed over and reported some shocking news to Li Cunxu:

"Prince Jin, those two courtesans... have been silenced by Zhu Wen!"

Upon hearing this news, Li Cunxu clenched his fists tightly, a flash of anger crossing his eyes:

"That old scoundrel Zhu Wen is indeed ruthless! However, this was not unexpected. Send the order to closely monitor Zhu Wen's movements!"

That evening, the former traveler—with a bushy beard—arrived at the post station.

He said anxiously:

“Miss Qiu, recently many young girls from ordinary families have been harmed by Tao Akun. I beg you to help them.”

Qiu Ziyue asked what had happened.

It turns out that after Tao Akun returned to the palace injured, in order to quickly regain his strength,

They actually started looking for young girls to absorb their true energy for their own use.

In just a few days, dozens of innocent girls have been brutally murdered!

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue's eyes blazed with anger.

"We absolutely cannot stand idly by and watch such inhumane acts happen!"

However, she herself was also seriously injured and could not fight against Tao Akun in a short period of time.

The others in the post station, though highly skilled in martial arts, were no match for a top expert like Tao Akun.

They're probably just throwing their lives away.

As night fell, Qiu Ziyue sat alone by the window, gazing at the stars in the sky, lost in thought.

Qi Yuxuan walked to her side and whispered:

“My wife, I know you want to go and save people, but the situation is really not optimistic, and we cannot afford to take any risks.”

Qiu Ziyue was silent for a moment, then looked up and sighed:

"But if we do nothing, those children will die in vain!"

Perhaps... we can think of another way.

Li Cunxu, who was standing to the side, pondered for a moment and said:

"Okay, Ziyue, rest for two more days. Let's get back to normal and get moving together."

Qiu Ziyue nodded helplessly.

At the same time, Li Cunxu sent his most trusted subordinates to secretly move the girls in danger to a safe place.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the bluestone pavement of Bianliang City.

Qiu Ziyue was dressed as Zhu Wen, wearing a dragon robe and a golden crown.

Accompanied by Su Er, they infiltrated the palace, their target being Tao Akun's residence.

"Master, are you sure this is a wise move?"

Su Er, dressed as a eunuch, asked in a low voice, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly, her voice low and firm:

"If Tao Akun is not eliminated as soon as possible, many young girls will suffer at his hands. We cannot sit idly by and wait for them to die."

At this moment, Tao Akun was healing his wounds with a young girl in his bedchamber when a pitiful scream came from inside the room.

"Your Majesty's visit so late at night, what important matter brings you here?"

Tao Akun raised his head, a meaningful smile on his face.

Qiu Ziyue felt a chill run down her spine, realizing that the other party seemed to have been prepared all along.

But she didn't show any panic; instead, she said coldly:

"I wanted to see how well the expert's health was recovering?"

Tao Akun laughed heartily and stood up:

"My recovery is going well, but Your Majesty, knowing I was recuperating, why did you sneak into my residence in the middle of the night?"

"I've heard that the beautiful maiden the expert is searching for is as lovely as a flower; I'd like to see her myself."

Qiu Ziyue pretended to speak in Zhu Wen's tone.

"They're just tender shoots, utterly devoid of interest,"

Tao Akun grinned maliciously.

Qiu Ziyue was furious upon hearing this, thinking to herself that Tao Akun was utterly perverted.

But she still had to continue 'pretending' in order to gain Tao Akun's trust and find an opportunity to strike.

"As expected, a master healer has his own unique methods."

After Qiu Ziyue finished speaking, she gradually approached the girls.

The young girls were soaking in water filled with herbs.

Their faces were wet with tears, and they were trembling with fear.

"Please, let us go!"

A little girl pleaded, trembling.

Qiu Ziyue's eyes showed sympathy, but she quickly concealed it.

She didn't say anything, but touched her hand in the bathtub and found that her hand was a little sore.

She knew that this potion was highly irritating, and that the girls could not bear the torment and were in unbearable pain.

As she was deep in thought, a little girl, unable to bear the soaking in the medicine, got up, picked up a hairpin, and stabbed Qiu Ziyue.

Tao Akun reacted swiftly, leaping up and snapping the girl's neck, killing her tragically.

Qiu Ziyue was terrified and unconsciously shouted in her own voice:

"Tao Akun, what are you doing?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Qiu Ziyue knew she had been exposed.

Tao Akun sneered:

"Qiu girl, I've finally waited for you. You're quite bold, I admire you, but tonight, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave this room."

Qiu Ziyue stood with her hands behind her back, her tone sharp.

"Enough with the nonsense. You know I've come here to rescue those innocent girls."

Tao Akun sneered, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes:

"Rescue? I've already laid a trap here, Qiu Ziyue, you're being far too naive."

At this moment, the pitiful screams inside the room became even more piercing.

Qiu Ziyue frowned, suppressing her inner anger:

"Even if this is your method of healing, it is still too cruel."

Besides, with your cultivation level, surely you can find a better solution?

“Cultivation level? Hahaha…”

Tao Akun threw his head back and laughed, his voice tinged with madness.

"The higher the cultivation level, the greater the price required. Otherwise, where do you think my power comes from?"

Qiu Ziyue said:

"These girls are innocent. As a senior in the martial arts world, you should have acted with benevolence."

I hope you can let them go and save some face for yourself.

Tao Akun sneered:

"Girl, you can let them go, but you look pale, so you're probably injured too."

Why don't you and I bathe and receive treatment together? If you agree, they can all go home. What do you say?

Qiu Ziyue angrily said:

"Shameless, Tao Akun, you're a complete old scoundrel. Put away your filthy face, you only deserve to go to hell."

Tao Akun narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife as he stared at Qiu Ziyue:

"Hmph, I knew you would come. His Majesty and I even made a bet on whether you would come or not."

I didn't expect someone as clever as you to still come. Since you've walked right into our trap, don't expect to get away unscathed!

As soon as he finished speaking, Tao Akun waved his hand sharply, and the palace door slammed shut.

An eerie atmosphere suddenly filled the surroundings.

At the same time, a chilling whisper came from inside the room.

It was as if countless ghosts were whispering their pain in my ear.

Qiu Ziyue quickly retreated a few steps, drew her long sword from her waist, and pointed the blade directly at Tao Akun:

"Then let's give it a try!"

Tao Akun calmly took a few steps back and pulled a short blade from under the table:

"Qiu Ziyue, you may be brave, but you're already injured. You're likely to die here tonight."

To be continued in the next chapter!