Chapter 386: Chapter 386

"Is that Wen Zhixing?"

"The appearance doesn’t match, but it’s very close."

Qin Hao lifted his cup and drank it all in one gulp, a hint of satisfaction appearing on his face. News from inside the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land would indeed be hard to come by if it concerned the inner sect. But finding out everything that happens in the outer sect was quite easy. Although real-time surveillance was impossible, as soon as someone left the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land, news of it naturally spread. Moreover, people had already seen Qinglian Fairy entering Wen Zhixing’s residence beforehand. Wen Zhixing had indeed changed his appearance and identity, but these people could instantly guess who had come out with her.

Thus, as long as Wen Zhixing was still with Qinglian Fairy, even if he changed his appearance again, his identity would still be detected by others.

"If that’s the case, then I’ll just wait here for the good news," Lu Shangxing said, his eyes also flashing with an unusual light. What he had told Shao Zhengze was mostly true. Once Wen Zhixing died, Si Nanyan would be free, and by then, she would be qualified to become his concubine.

Qin Hao raised his cup. "I appreciate your diligence, Lu Shidi." Their cups instantly clashed, and they both burst into hearty, gratified laughter.

In a separate courtyard of the Lu Immortal Mansion, Feng Ruoli sat by a table and chairs in a side room. At this moment, her complexion was as calm as water. Dressed in a plain white robe, with her delicate and refined features and serene demeanor, she gave the impression of a young lady from a scholarly family.

She finished the tea in her hand unhurriedly, then stood up and walked slowly towards the window to look out. Her gaze traversed the pathway of the courtyard and landed on the pond within. The sky wasn’t dark yet, but it was enveloped by dark clouds, with only slivers of light piercing through and reflecting on the surface of the water. The surface of the lake rippled, showing a deep blue hue, as if whispering something.

Feng Ruoli fell silent for a moment, then seemed to nonchalantly sweep her gaze around. She saw one Lu Family maid after another standing at various locations, their eyes occasionally glancing at her. Every move she made was within their control.

For now, Feng Ruoli could still walk around this courtyard. But if she made any misstep, her life wouldn’t be as comfortable as it was now.

Feng Ruoli sighed. My cultivation has been completely sealed. She had tried many methods but was still unable to break the restrictions on her body. Now, without her cultivation and her Message Jade Talisman—everything had been taken away. Without the Message Jade Talisman, she naturally couldn’t contact Yun Xinyue. If Yun Xinyue couldn’t even contact her, how could she protect her? She was utterly without support.

I wonder how Nanyan is doing, Feng Ruoli thought, now worried about Si Nanyan. She knew this was the Lu Family’s residence. Lu Shangxing’s affections were for Si Nanyan; it probably had nothing to do with her. She could only hope that Nanyan wouldn’t get into any trouble.

Just then, the sound of several footsteps came from outside the courtyard. Soon after, a soft voice followed.

"Mr. Shao, this is Miss Feng’s chamber," Xianger introduced with a slight bow, her voice soft and gentle. As she leaned over, her somewhat wide sleeve opened, revealing the snow-white and tender skin inside, making Shao Zhengze’s heart race.

Shao Zhengze didn’t bother hiding the heat in his eyes and stared blatantly.

Xianger reacted quickly, straightening up and covering herself with her hands. Her face turned crimson, and her eyes were shyly embarrassed. Thıs text ıs hosted at novel[f]ire.net

"Xianger, if you don’t want to be a maid anymore, just come to me. Lu Shidi should give me some face," Shao Zhengze said without stepping into the courtyard, his eyes narrowing slightly as he smiled at Xianger.

"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare," Xianger hastily replied, lowering her head. She had an awkward expression, seemingly unsure of what to do.

"Take your time to consider it. If you follow me, I’ll take good care of you." Shao Zhengze laughed heartily, his large hands repeatedly patting Xianger’s curvy buttocks.

The touch was exquisite, the sensation lingering.

Feeling her buttocks violated, Xianger’s face flushed even more, and her body seemed to freeze.

"Hahaha!" Shao Zhengze delighted in Xianger’s bewildered and modest demeanor. His intentions were quite clear. If Xianger were smart, she would choose him instead of remaining a maid here. Of course, for him, it was just a casual fling; when he got tired of her, he would cast her aside.

However, he failed to notice that as he walked into the courtyard, Xianger’s blush disappeared, and her eyes revealed a hint of disgust. The look in her eyes seemed to say: You? Worthy?

As Lu Shangxing’s personal maid, her status was not so simple. This Shao Zhengze was nothing in her eyes. What was Shao Zhengze compared to Lu Shangxing? Even being just Lu Shangxing’s personal maid was better than following Shao Zhengze.

"Watch her closely and make sure there’s no trouble," Xianger suddenly said, her face stern as she whispered into the air.

"Yes." The next moment, affirming calls echoed from all around. Clearly, many more people were ambushed here.

Xianger nodded with satisfaction, then patted her backside and sashayed away, her small, shapely buttocks swaying as she slowly departed.

Inside the house, when Feng Ruoli saw the visitor, her brow furrowed immediately.

Why has Shao Zhengze come? My previous encounter with him is still vividly etched in my memory. He’s come looking for me, and I’m afraid he doesn’t have good intentions. Most importantly, I have no cultivation now. How can I possibly be a match for this Shao Zhengze?

Shao Zhengze’s voice carried in. "Ruoli, it’s been a while. I trust you’re well?" Soon after, a figure stepped over the threshold and walked towards the inside of the house.