The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 188 Looking for a Donkey While Riding One

The next morning, Qiu Ziyue woke up from her sleep.

She turned around habitually, only to find that there was no one beside her.

A sense of unease welled up inside her, and she quickly got up, put on her clothes, and began searching for Qi Yuxuan.

"Yu Xuan? Where are you?"

Liu Xu got up and heard Qiu Ziyue calling out.

She asked, "Sister Ziyue, what's wrong?"

“Yu Xuan is missing, we don’t know where he went,” Qiu Ziyue said.

"Then, sister, I'll go with you to look for it."

After Liu Xu finished speaking, she helped the heavily pregnant Qiu Ziyue search all over the village.

However, everyone's answer disappointed her.

She found Master Qiu, hoping he could provide some clues.

Looking at Qiu Ziyue's anxious expression, Master Qiu sighed and said:

"Last night, Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming decided to go find the treasure, and they haven't returned yet."

Qiu Ziyue's heart tightened; she knew what it meant for these two people to go in search of treasure.

Why didn't they tell me?

She murmured to herself, her eyes filled with worry.

Just as Qiu Ziyue was feeling lost, a voice came from the entrance of Beitun Village:

"Qiu Ziyue, come out here."

The noise startled Beitun Village awake.

The villagers came out of their homes and saw the Blood Fiend Sect Master standing in the center of the village with a group of assassins.

His face was gloomy, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"Qiu Ziyue! Come out here!"

The Blood Fiend Sect Master's voice echoed through the village like thunder, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Qiu Tianya stood at the village entrance, gripping the Spirit Suppression Pagoda tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the Blood Fiend Sect Master.

What brings you here?

The Blood Fiend Sect Master sneered:

“I’m only looking for Qiu Ziyue. If she doesn’t come out, I will execute Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tianya's heart tightened.

He knew that the Blood Fiend Sect Master was not bluffing.

For the safety of the village, he had to remain calm.

"You can forget about hurting them."

Qiu Tianya responded loudly.

The Blood Fiend Sect Master shook his head:

"This is not something you can decide. What I want is Qiu Ziyue."

The villagers were talking amongst themselves, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Qiu Ziyue stood in the crowd, hesitant.

She knew that if she went out, it might trigger an even greater disaster.

But she was also worried about the safety of Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming.

Finally, Qiu Ziyue couldn't help but step forward, her voice trembling slightly:

“I can go out, but I demand that you promise that you will not harm Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming under any circumstances.”

Qiu Tianya grabbed her hand:

"You can't go, it's too dangerous."

Qiu Ziyue broke free from Qiu Tianya's hand and said firmly:

"Master, I cannot disregard the safety of the villagers, Yu Xuan, and Chang Ming."

Qiu Tianya sighed helplessly, knowing that trying to dissuade him was useless.

With Liu Xu's help, Qiu Ziyue slowly walked towards the entrance of Beitun Village.

Although her steps were heavy, there was no fear in her eyes.

When she walked up to the Blood Fiend Sect Master, the two exchanged a glance.

An invisible tension seemed to permeate the air.

What do you want?

Qiu Ziyue asked coldly.

A cold smile appeared on the lips of the Blood Fiend Sect Master:

"I know you are the key to unlocking the secret of the treasure."

"As long as you are willing to cooperate, I will not only release Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming, but also ensure the safety of your Beitun Village."

Qiu Ziyue's heart stirred; she understood that the Blood Fiend Sect Master's goal was not only the treasure, but also a much larger conspiracy.

But she couldn't easily believe what the other person said.

"Do you keep your word?" Qiu Ziyue asked.

The Blood Fiend Sect Master raised his right hand:

"I swear as the leader of the Blood Fiend Sect that I will release them if you cooperate."

"How do you want me to cooperate with you?" Qiu Ziyue asked.

"It's very simple. Just tell me where the treasure is marked on this treasure map, and I will tell you to release them."

After speaking, the Blood Fiend Sect Master took out a treasure map.

"What did you do to Yu Xuan and Lu Yuan Changming?"

Seeing that the treasure map was in the hands of the Blood Fiend Sect Master, Qiu Ziyue knew that Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming were likely in grave danger.

Seeing this, the Blood Fiend Sect Master waved to the blood-red figure behind him.

Blood Shadow nodded.

A moment later, Blood Shadow and several assassins arrived in two carriages.

Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming were each in an iron cage in the carriage.

Qi Yuxuan leaned against a corner of the iron cage, his hands gripping the bars tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

His face was still handsome, but his eyes revealed a hint of confusion and helplessness, and his lips trembled slightly.

He seemed to want to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

In contrast, Lu Yuanchangming appeared calmer, but he could not hide the turmoil in his heart.

He sat quietly on the ground, his back against the other side of the iron cage.

His brows furrowed slightly, and a bitter smile played on his lips.

A somber atmosphere permeated the iron cage inside the carriage.

Qiu Ziyue stood in front of Qi Yuxuan, her anger almost overwhelming her.

"Yu Xuan, I was so blind! How could I have chosen someone like you as my husband!"

Qiu Ziyue's voice trembled noticeably with disappointment.

"You actually gave the treasure map to that devil!"

Qi Yuxuan lowered his head, his hands resting limply on his knees, his voice filled with helplessness and guilt:

"My lady, I was forced into this... If I don't hand over the treasure map, they will kill me."

Upon hearing this, a flash of despair and anger crossed Qiu Ziyue's eyes.

She stomped her foot on the ground with a sharp sound.

"You coward! You're infuriating! I despise you!"

Her voice choked with emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Just then, Lu Yuanchangming suddenly burst into laughter.

The laughter echoed in the cramped space, sounding particularly jarring.

"Hahaha, Twilight Sparkle, you regret it now, don't you? You should have chosen me, right?"

His eyes held a victor's smugness, and a mocking smile played on his lips.

Qiu Ziyue shed tears of grievance, then suddenly turned around.

His sharp gaze was fixed on the Blood Fiend Sect Master, as if he wanted to see right through him.

"Hmph, you old man, you're not illiterate, why are you showing me that treasure map!"

The Blood Fiend Sect Master snorted coldly:

"The treasure map has special symbols, and only you understand the 'Tao Family Mystic Arts,' only you understand it!"

Qiu Ziyue did not respond; her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she was suppressing her inner pain and anger.

"Qiu Ziyue, tell me what these symbols mean, and I'll release Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming, okay?"

Qiu Ziyue gritted her teeth and finally nodded: "Okay, I promise you."

"Then what do you think these symbols mean?" the Blood Fiend Sect Master asked.

Qiu Ziyue slowly approached the Blood Fiend Sect Master, a strange smile appearing on her face.

She said softly:

"Haha, guess where this treasure is, Blood Fiend Sect Master? You'd never guess in your life."

The Blood Fiend Sect Master's eyes widened, his tone filled with urgency and doubt:

"Little girl, tell me quickly what happened!"

Qiu Ziyue sneered, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes:

"This treasure is right beneath the feet of your Blood Fiend Sect."

"You've lived in the Blood Fiend Sect for over a decade, searching for treasure there. You're practically playing a game of looking for a donkey while riding one."

The Blood Fiend Sect Master froze, as if he couldn't believe his ears. His face turned ashen, and his voice trembled with anger and shock:

"What did you say? Looking for something better while still having one? I don't believe it!"

Qiu Ziyue smiled gently and said, "Look at the map yourself."

The Blood Fiend Sect Master's hands trembled slightly as he carefully examined the markings on the map.

Suddenly, his gaze settled on a familiar location—the very place where the Blood Fiend Sect was located.

He gasped, looked up in disbelief, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"This...how is this possible?"

The Blood Fiend Sect Master's voice became hoarse, "I've lived here for so many years, how come I've never noticed?"

Qiu Ziyue smiled dismissively, a hint of smugness in her voice:

"That's the trick of fate. You think you've been searching for treasure, but you never realize it's right under your feet."

"Now, you can think about it carefully and see if you've been doing useless work all along."

The Blood Fiend Sect Master gripped the map tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

His heart was filled with complex emotions: surprise, anger, and regret intertwined.

He suddenly stood up, almost losing his mind:

"That's impossible! How could you know all this?"

Qiu Ziyue calmly straightened her clothes, a hint of composure in her eyes:

"Some things can only be seen by intelligent people. And you, clearly, have not seen the most obvious part."

The Blood Fiend Sect Master's gaze fell on the map again, as if trying to find more clues.

He knew that this discovery not only changed his fate, but also made him realize his past blindness and ignorance.

“In any case,” Qiu Ziyue continued.

"Now that you know the truth, what you do next is up to you."

To be continued in the next chapter!