Chapter 235: Fusion of Skin and Soul, Crumbling at a Touch
As wisps of green smoke drifted away, Pei Yan’s body was revealed, lying on his back. His eyes were wide open, black blood trickling from the corners, filled with terror as if he had witnessed something horrifying.
Similarly, his breathing had ceased.
Life had been completely extinguished in boundless fear.
“…”
Lin Tianlu silently glanced at his gruesome corpse, his heart unmoved.
Although this person held a high position, he had committed countless insidious acts in secret. For such a wicked person to meet such an end was only fitting; karma had come full circle. The innocent commoners he had harmed could finally rest in peace.
Sighing slightly, he turned to look at the beautiful woman standing behind him.
Yang Chanzhen released the hand seals, dispersing the faint Yin energy that had enveloped her. Her face was calm and serene.
“Miss Yang, the technique you used is quite ingenious.”
“It was just a small trick.”
Yang Chanzhen shook her head calmly. “Mount Min holds records of many rare and unique techniques. This Soul Tracing method happened to be suitable for this person.”
The ghosts that appeared just now were not mere illusions.
Under the Soul Tracing method, they were given form, no different from ordinary ghosts. If Pei Yan truly had blood on his hands, these resentful spirits would naturally not let him off easily.
The final result was enough to prove that this so-called Prince Pei…
Was a beast in human form, deserving of death.
To be killed by the vengeful spirits of those he had harmed was a fitting end.
Lin Tianlu’s expression softened slightly. “Thank you for your help, Miss Yang.”
“It’s nothing. It wasn’t difficult to lend you a hand.”
Hearing her calm words, Lin Tianlu felt deeply grateful.
After all, this young lady had indeed contributed greatly during this period. Not only did she protect the Cheng residence and secretly resolve many plots, but she also followed Cheng Yishi’s instructions, using her techniques to gather a large amount of intelligence. It could be said that most of the tragic cases buried years, even decades ago, were unearthed by Yang Chanzhen’s secret techniques.
Otherwise, how could these cases, buried in the dust of history, be so easily found in just over ten days?
No wonder Pei Yan and the others were so shocked when they heard about these cases.
After all, all traces of many of these cases had been erased, leaving no witnesses or physical evidence. Even a renowned detective would be helpless.
This showed how sophisticated and profound Miss Yang’s techniques were, definitely not as simple and casual as she claimed.
“Miss Cheng and you are deeply connected. You will surely be a happy couple in the future. Helping her avoid danger is naturally what I should do.”
“You’re so considerate, but why—”
“You have shown me kindness.”
She nodded slightly. “Besides, being with you two is not unpleasant.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled helplessly. “This answer is truly in Miss Yang’s style.”
As they talked, Yang Chanzhen’s gaze shifted, glancing at Bi Junheng, who was covered in cold sweat in the corner of the hall. “Now, there’s this one left.”
“!”
Bi Junheng’s expression changed slightly.
Although the smile on his handsome face remained, his heart was in turmoil.
It was… unbelievable!
Only now did he realize the true identity of this mysterious woman who had suddenly appeared.
—The Azure Lady of Mount Min!
This secluded sect, shrouded in mystery, was said to produce extraordinarily cultivated women every few decades, each mastering incredibly strange and powerful secret techniques. To be their enemy was an unimaginable disaster.
Because of this, no one in the world of demons and ghosts dared to provoke the Azure Lady of Mount Min.
And the Azure Lady herself was detached from worldly affairs, rarely interfering in mundane matters.
But why would she take the initiative to help a man now?
“I am a member of the Zhaoxiao Courtyard. I hope you two can be understanding.” Bi Junheng forced a smile and cupped his hands. “That Prince Pei was blind and foolish to provoke you two great powers. His miserable death is his own fault. Although I’ve known him for a while, our relationship is shallow, and we don’t have much—”
“Now you’re trying to distance yourself from Pei Yan?”
Lin Tianlu smiled, interrupting him. “I should have told you earlier, I heard everything you and Pei Yan said, including your disgusting and vulgar remarks.”
Bi Junheng’s eyes flickered, sweat dripping down his forehead.
“I-I just misspoke and accidentally said something that offended Mr. Lin.”
“Haven’t you noticed yet?”
Lin Tianlu walked towards him step by step, his voice growing calmer. “Your excuses are almost identical to what Pei Yan said just now. And you’ve already seen his fate.”
“…”
The corners of Bi Junheng’s mouth twitched as he glanced at Pei Yan’s body lying on the ground.
His gruesome death filled him with terror!
Those rumors…
None of them could be trusted!
This Lin Tianlu was not the gentle, approachable, kind scholar everyone thought he was. He was clearly a ruthless executioner, deciding life and death with just a few words, no different from the King of Hell!
“Mr. Lin, I don’t think I’ve committed any major crimes—”
“Do you want to gamble?” Lin Tianlu grinned. “Gamble that we can’t see the crimes you’ve committed and the people you’ve killed?”
Bi Junheng took a few steps back, his smile stiffening. “Mr. Lin, you took action against Pei Yan because you had already gathered evidence of his crimes. But this is the first time I’ve met you and Miss Yang. I think… you two aren’t omniscient enough to have foreseen my arrival, are you?”
“Indeed.”
Lin Tianlu nodded in agreement. “Both Miss Yang and I are meeting such a sinister and vile person as yourself for the first time.”
Bi Junheng’s eyes turned cold, but the awkward smile on his face remained unchanged. “T-Then I hope Mr. Lin can be forgiving. Even if you imprison me and await my judgment, I’ve only said a few words. Surely that’s not enough for Mr. Lin to resort to violence?”
“Unfortunately.”
Lin Tianlu pointed to his own eyes. “Do you know why I held such animosity towards Pei Yan from our first meeting, to the point where I completely disregarded all his pretense? It’s because I can see through your thoughts, and I can also see… how many people you’ve killed.”
“…”
Bi Junheng’s eyes widened in shock.
See… whether someone has killed?
“Now, do you have anything else to say in your defense?”
“I—”
Bi Junheng watched Lin Tianlu approach, his throat bobbing, his eyes flickering in the shadows.
The next moment, he smiled faintly, cupping his hands. “Naturally, I have nothing more to say.”
Whoosh
A chilling wind suddenly swept through the hall.
Bi Junheng, who had been standing before them, began to dissipate like sand, transforming into a chilling wind that swirled around the room, countless flickering afterimages appearing and disappearing.
But most importantly…
“Since Mr. Lin is unwilling to reconcile, I have no choice but to cross swords with you.”
A voluptuous woman in revealing clothing slowly emerged from the mist, stroking her hair, a seductive smile on her beautiful face. “At least, I can’t let you look down on me.”
Lin Tianlu’s eyes narrowed slightly. “You… are Bi Junheng?”
“Naturally.” The beautiful woman smiled, stroking her ample bosom, a red glint flashing in her eyes.
In an instant, a silver light flashed through the hall like a phantom. Walls, pillars, even the stone walls outside the hall were sliced in two, creating a deadly ring of vacuum.
The beautiful woman’s smile faded slightly as she looked at Lin Tianlu with a serious expression…
Lin Tianlu had raised his right hand, blocking the sudden attack unharmed. The invisible blade that should have cleaved through metal and stone couldn’t even leave a mark on his palm, as if it were just a gentle breeze.
“Upon closer inspection, this body of yours is quite ingenious.”
“As expected of Mr. Lin, you saw through it at a glance?”
The beautiful woman smiled seductively again, lifting her revealing top to expose her fair skin. “This body is naturally not my own, but one of my female slaves.”
“This person’s technique is quite strange.”
Yang Chanzhen quietly appeared beside him, her eyes flickering. She murmured, “I can faintly sense the fluctuations of two souls within him. But upon closer inspection, they’re intertwined, and I can’t distinguish between them. It’s difficult to tell whether it’s male or female, real or fake.”
“Miss Yang is right~”
The beautiful woman licked her lips and smiled seductively. “Since Mr. Lin heard my conversation with Pei Yan, you should know what I usually do.”
“Many women have suffered unimaginable torment at your hands.”
“That’s right.”
She threw back her head and laughed. “There are all sorts of people in this world, and countless foolish women. Those captured and delivered to me are usually those who request discipline and training… Naturally, there are also those who want these ignorant women to taste pain and despair.”
Lin Tianlu’s expression darkened. “So, you—”
“I completely transformed their bodies and souls.” The beautiful woman smiled sinisterly, raising a finger and poking it into her abdomen, casually stirring it around. “Their consciousness and souls still remain within this body, able to perceive everything around them and hear everything we say. And I wear their skin and flesh, woven from their souls, as my disguise.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Chanzhen suddenly waved her hand.
A gust of Azure Spirit wind swept across Bi Junheng’s body.
But a mocking smile appeared on her face. “Azure Lady of Mount Min, you are indeed quite capable. But my Skin and Soul Fusion technique is not something you can break with a few simple tricks. Otherwise, how do you think I’ve been able to roam freely under the name of Zhaoxiao Courtyard for so many years? There aren’t many people in this world who can stop me.”
Yang Chanzhen frowned slightly, clearly finding this person’s secret technique troublesome.
Although Mount Min had many secret techniques, it was too much to ask to find a weakness in such a short time.
Lin Tianlu’s expression turned serious as he slowly raised his right hand.
But Bi Junheng suddenly shouted, “Mr. Lin, do you really dare to attack? My soul is now completely fused with this innocent woman’s, inseparable. The technique I used just now is one of her secret skills. If you kill me now, this poor woman you haven’t even met will die with me!”
Lin Tianlu’s eyes flickered. “Are you trying to threaten me?”
“No, no, no, I wouldn’t dare to make any unreasonable demands of Mr. Lin.”
Bi Junheng quickly put on a seductive smile again. “I just want both sides to take a step back. Mr. Lin, spare my life today, and I will no longer commit such heinous acts. I will release all those women and will no longer be so cruel to them… What do you think? Of course, I can also discuss Pei Yan’s plans with you. The stakes are quite high.”
But at this moment, Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but chuckle.
Bi Junheng’s expression froze. “What do you mean?”
“I just think that if you had simply run away, you might have had a better chance of escaping.”
“What are you—”
Lin Tianlu pointed with a cold expression. “Get out of that body.”
Hum!
Suddenly, a wave of spiritual light rippled through the body.
Bi Junheng’s pupils constricted to their limit, his body trembling violently. “H-How… how is this possible…”
Before he could finish speaking, he felt an unimaginable repulsive force from all parts of his body, his soul being forcibly torn apart.
With a scream, he was sent flying by this strange impact!
“!”
Bi Junheng felt a surge of terror as he watched the beautiful skin fall limply to the ground.
At the same time, the scene before him changed, and Lin Tianlu’s figure appeared right in front of him!
“Die!” Bi Junheng roared furiously, his hands moving, black mist swirling around him. Instantly, he possessed another female body. Black hair scattered, her robe fluttering, he struck out with his palm.
Slap!
But just then, a finger pressed against her forehead.
Bi Junheng’s movements froze, stopping mid-strike.
Lin Tianlu looked down at the ‘monster’ before him with cold indifference. “Reveal all the skins you’ve collected, and then you, vile creature, will die.”
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