Chapter 126: Secrets of the Lingluo, A Plot Revealed
Legend has it that, a thousand years ago, the founder of the Lingluo Valley had close ties with several powerful demons and was granted a supreme secret art.
This art was incredibly potent and mysterious, encompassing various techniques, some even capable of drawing upon the Netherworld’s energy and communicating with its denizens.
It was thanks to this secret art that the Lingluo Valley had maintained its power for centuries, remaining a formidable force in the Fengchen Kingdom to this day.
However, to break free from their subservience and eliminate any potential threats, the ancestors of the Lingluo Valley hadn’t blindly followed orders, content to be pawns in someone else’s game. Instead, they poured countless resources and effort into modifying and perfecting the secret art, drawing upon the wisdom of countless sages.
Every century, they would secretly perform a ritual to summon a demon from the Netherworld. And as the demon attempted to possess a vulnerable host, they would use their profound techniques to control it, turning it into a hidden pawn for the Lingluo Valley.
The Lingluo Valley had always been secretive and unpredictable, their true power hidden from the world.
People only knew of their strange and wondrous techniques, unaware of the true terror they wielded.
Now, with the world on the verge of upheaval, and the balance of power shifting, Qiu Fei had decided to cast aside all pretenses. She would use the county’s life force to summon the legendary ‘Azure Fox,’ whose terrifying power had shaken the world a thousand years ago, to make a bold statement and solidify the Lingluo Valley’s dominance.
Of course, she also had her own personal motives.
But what she was witnessing now filled her with confusion.
Her techniques weren’t working.
She had already cast the Netherworld Secret Art three times, but the Azure Fox woman before her remained unchanged.
Her indifferent gaze sent shivers down Qiu Fei’s spine.
What was going on?
“Miss, it’s quite rude to point fingers and make assumptions about others,” Lin Tianlu’s voice suddenly rang out. “Perhaps an apology is in order?”
“…”
Qiu Fei quickly withdrew her hand and looked at the man and woman before her, her eyes narrowed in suspicion.
She hadn’t arrived in time to witness the events at the riverbank, only hearing from her informants that this man had entered the Netherworld to save his companion.
She had assumed that the Azure Fox, captivated by his handsome appearance, had brought him back from the Netherworld.
But now it seemed the situation was more complicated than she had anticipated.
“Sir, please forgive my rudeness.”
Qiu Fei quickly curtsied, her demeanor now respectful.
…
Meanwhile, Yang Chanzhen slowly recovered from her shock.
She had already exhausted her energy suppressing the Netherworld miasma, and she was injured. Now, exposed to the chilling aura of the Azure Fox, her condition was worsening.
As she was about to speak, she felt a sharp pain in her chest and collapsed to one knee, her body stiffening uncontrollably.
This is… a Lingluo technique!
Yang Chanzhen’s eyes widened in alarm. She had been caught off guard.
The thin, silver threads that had pierced through her shoulders weren’t just ordinary weapons. They contained a subtle and insidious technique.
“—You’ve done your best, Azure Lady.”
Qiu Fei’s voice was laced with a mocking smile. “Fighting off those other demons and ghosts, maintaining the array, you’re so injured that you can barely stand.”
Lin Tianlu glanced at Yang Chanzhen behind him, then looked back at Qiu Fei.
“Those demons and ghost practitioners who fled earlier, were they your enemies, Miss?”
“Indeed. The Shang family was exhausted, and she was struggling alone. It was quite pitiful.”
Qiu Fei crossed her arms, accentuating her curves. “So I decided to help her.”
Lin Tianlu smiled faintly. “But what was that incantation you were chanting just now?”
“I come from the Lingluo Valley. I’m here to recruit allies. The technique I just used was to suppress and control the ferocious demon that escaped from the Netherworld, and to eliminate those treacherous villains, rescuing the Azure Lady.”
Qiu Fei touched her lips with her finger, her eyes gleaming with a strange light. “But it seems that the great demon beside you, Sir… her demeanor doesn’t match the legends.”
“I am not the demon you speak of,” Mao Ruoyu’s voice was cold. “I belong to Sir.”
“What… what did you say?”
Qiu Fei’s eyes widened in disbelief.
In the ancient records, the Azure Fox was a ferocious and brutal demon from a thousand years ago… Why would she utter such subservient words?
Was she willingly submitting to this man, becoming his concubine?!
It was absurd.
What had happened in the Netherworld?
Could it be that the Azure Fox, after possessing this woman, had lost her mind and truly believed she was someone’s wife?
“You must have mistaken her for someone else, Miss.”
Lin Tianlu smiled gently. “Madam Mao is not a demon. She’s actually quite kind and gentle.”
Qiu Fei scoffed inwardly, not believing him.
If it weren’t for the Azure Fox’s help, how could this man have escaped from the Netherworld?
Having studied the Netherworld for centuries, the Lingluo Valley knew how impenetrable that ‘prison’ was.
But…
She smiled seductively, her body swaying alluringly as she walked towards them.
“There’s no need for further explanations. Since this… Madam is truly kind and gentle, I’ll trust you both for now.
The Azure Lady is injured, and there are many hostile factions watching us. Why don’t I take you all to a safe place to avoid any further trouble?”
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “You’re so kind, Miss.”
“Anything for you, Sir.”
Qiu Fei smiled, swaying her hips, her skirt swirling around her.
She discreetly glanced at Mao Ruoyu.
She wanted to see the Azure Fox’s reaction to this blatant display of seduction. But as their eyes met, she was surprised.
Her beloved was flirting with another woman right before her eyes…
And her only reaction was a slight frown?
—Forget it!
Qiu Fei scoffed inwardly, her gaze turning cold.
There was no point in testing her further.
They were now within arm’s reach. Since her Netherworld Secret Art had failed, she would use another technique.
With the Lingluo Valley’s millennium of knowledge, they had prepared for every situation.
Seeing the dark light gathering in her fingertips, Yang Chanzhen, who was still kneeling on the ground, paralyzed and unable to move, tried to warn Lin Tianlu. But Qiu Fei’s arm shot out like lightning, her finger pressing against his chest.
“Sir—”
She smiled, a captivating, demonic smile. “Am I beautiful?”
Lin Tianlu grabbed her wrist.
Then, under her expectant gaze, he said after a moment of thought,
“Not really.
And Miss, even if you want to play these silly games, could you please be more respectful and keep your hands to yourself?”
“…”
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