Ch. 153Passing the buck
Qian Wanyu and Dongfang Minghui escaped Sharp Blade Mountain, reunited with their companions, and awakened Situ Hao after Dongfang Minghui’s spiritual power triggered a violent rebound. At the Thousand Family, Wei Junlan accused the family of arranging his ambush, and the Old Madam confronted Qian Zhuoqian, who blamed the dead servants for the attack.
- Qian Wanyu and Dongfang Minghui found the false mountain’s exit and escaped while the Thousand Family’s search party prepared to break open Sharp Blade Mountain.
- Qian Wanyu and Dongfang Minghui reunited with their companions, and Qian Wanyu promised to keep herself alive while asking the team to advance and retreat together.
- Dongfang Minghui’s spiritual power rebounded against a powerful force inside Situ Hao, causing him to awaken and cough up blood before screaming when he realized he was exposed.
- Cai Qing summoned Qian Wanyu and Dongfang Minghui to the main hall, where Wei Junlan accused the Thousand Family of sending Aunt Fang and Aunt Qin to attack him and demanded an explanation.
- The Old Madam promised Wei Junlan an answer within three days, then questioned the Thousand Family members about the attack and confronted Qian Zhuoqian, who claimed she had sent the servants to protect Qian Wanyu.