Time resumed its flow, and Shangguan Xieyue's consciousness gradually became clearer.
Her gaze had barely focused when it landed squarely on Wen Yi was already lifeless.
Just as she was about to say something, a jade pendant emitting a faint glow suddenly floated out from her body and hovered in front of her.
The words "Return Quickly" are clearly visible on the jade pendant.
Shangguan Xieyue: "..."
Immediately afterwards, she glared fiercely at the jade pendant, forcing a smile that looked like she was gritting her teeth.
Then, she abruptly turned to look at Nan Xunran and said very quickly, "A-Ran, I have to go."
Nan Xunran raised her eyebrows slightly and nodded gently.
Senluo Hall
Shangguan Xieyue's beautiful eyes flashed with anger as she stared at the person before her and said coldly, "You'd better have something to say."
Shangguan Xique looked completely innocent as he gently stroked his neck.
With that carefree smile on his face, he asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so resentful?"
Then, observing Shangguan Xieyue's expression, he continued, "You went to see the master?"
Shangguan Xieyue pursed her lips, remaining silent, but the dissatisfaction in her eyes grew increasingly obvious.
Seeing this, Shangguan Xique nodded to himself, "Looks like I guessed right."
Shangguan Xieyue glared at him fiercely.
Shangguan Xique quickly raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and hurriedly said, "Alright, alright, it is indeed something, and it's very important."
He paused slightly, his expression turning serious, and lowered his voice, saying, "Someone is plotting against our lord."
Shangguan Xieyue's eyes turned cold, and she asked sharply, "Who?"
Shangguan Xique voice, "Several holy lands have joined forces with some minor aristocratic families, attempting to kidnap our lord to threaten the Nan Clan."
Shangguan Xieyue frowned, and said angrily, "What do they want to do?"
Shangguan Xique gently rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully, "They want to unite and rebel against the Nan Clan."
"Recently, the Lord's family has wiped out many minor aristocratic families and lineages, and they are afraid."
He paused, then continued, "They thought that with their master around, the Nan Clan would be more cautious and wouldn't kill them, allowing them to launch a surprise attack."
Shangguan Xieyue crossed her arms and scoffed, "Dream on. They have no chance of kidnapping A-Ran."
Her eyes were full of disdain, as if she were looking at a group of clowns. She added, "Furthermore, if they dare to lay a hand on the Nan Clan, those old monsters in the Nan Clan can wipe them out in an instant."
Shangguan Xique in agreement, saying, "These minor aristocratic families are truly overestimating themselves and courting death."
He frowned and said irritably, "That's true, but it's still a problem."
As subordinates, we must eliminate these potential threats before our superiors are even aware of them.
Shangguan Xieyue nodded slightly, her cascading black hair swaying gently, and said, "Mm."
Her gaze shifted, settling on Shangguan Xique, and she asked, "Where did you learn this news?"
Shangguan Xique smiled mysteriously, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, "I have my own methods."
Then, he put his hands behind his back, raised his head, and said arrogantly, "I'll provide the brains, you provide the strength; make sure to handle this matter properly for our lord."
Shangguan Xieyue readily agreed, "Okay."
A few days later
A certain holy site
The members of Judgment Abyss stared blankly at the Following Wind Guards standing in a pool of blood before them.
"What exactly is going on? Have they offended some other forces?" one of them asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.
Another person stepped forward and shouted at the Following Wind Guards, "What faction do you belong to?"
The Following Wind Guards remained silent, merely glancing at them indifferently, their gazes as cold and icy as a deep pool.
Immediately afterwards, they all swayed and disappeared into the darkness silently, like ghosts.
It vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye, leaving no mark whatsoever.
The people from Judgment Abyss watched them disappear without a word, exchanging bewildered glances.
After exchanging a few glances, they turned and left.
Judgment Abyss
After hearing the report, Shangguan Xieyue raised her eyebrows slightly and said coldly, "There's another force?"
The person kneeling below trembled and hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."
Shangguan Xieyue waved her hand lightly, "Step back."
After the man left, Shangguan Xique strode out from behind a pillar and asked, "What happened?"
Shangguan Xieyue turned his head to the side and said, "Another force is also slaughtering those aristocratic families and lineages."
Shangguan Xique frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Their objective is very clear."
His gaze was deep. "He's clearly targeting those aristocratic families and traditions."