When Li Chen heard the first half of Qiao Niang's words, his heart lurched. For a moment, he almost thought his true identity had been exposed as well.
But after hearing the second half, he relaxed again. Only then did he understand that she had indeed come solely for his identity as the Green Lotus Hermit, Tang Taibai.
At some point, the reputation of this identity had actually reached Fairy Zhang Hua's ears.
Fairy Zhang Hua had once infiltrated Great Qian and controlled its government for years. Naturally, human civilization had deeply influenced her as well; she was versed in literary arts and familiar with the meanings of the classics.
In her eyes, Tang Taibai was genuinely talented. Such a man should not perish without cause in this struggle between civil and martial factions sweeping through Great Qian.
To her, his methods showed some cunning, but he was still far too immature. His cultivation and strength were only those of an ordinary practitioner of the grand Confucian realm, nowhere near the Primordial Spirit Great Powers like themselves who controlled the chessboard from behind the scenes. That was why she had sent Qiao Niang to warn him in advance.
Li Chen fell silent for a while, then asked a question whose answer he already knew. "Who is this lady of yours? Surely she isn't Hu Meiniang?"
Qiao Niang smiled with pursed lips. "You needn't ask any more about that. If fate allows, you'll find out sooner or later."
With that, she turned into a streak of white light and flew straight out the window, departing from the premises.
The demonic aura that had filled the courtyard instantly vanished with her.
Li Chen watched her leave without attempting to pursue her. Qiao Niang's appearance had been far too sudden, and her words