Just as Su He and Auntie Red were basking in the bliss of their countless newfound resources,
the female corpse above the palace, dressed in a phoenix crown and ceremonial bridal robes, suddenly seemed to open her eyes a fraction.
That tiny change did not escape Auntie Red's senses. Her heart clenched, and a sharp fright shot through her.
Auntie Red dared not waste a moment. She immediately activated her divine sense, sweeping the palace several times like a radar.
Yet, to her bewilderment, although her divine sense covered every corner, she found nothing out of the ordinary.
Just as Auntie Red began to wonder whether she had imagined it, that powerful sensation of being watched returned, clinging to her like a shadow, as though a pair of eyes were staring fixedly at her.
"Who's there? Show yourself this instant! Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Auntie Red's furious shout echoed through the empty hall, making their eardrums ache.
At the same time, she unhesitatingly drew the Blood-Red Jade Sword. Cold light flashed along its blade, carrying threads of murderous intent.
With the jade sword in hand, Auntie Red scanned her surroundings warily, overlooking no place where an enemy might hide.
Beside her, Su He was badly startled by this sudden turn of events. Flustered, she hastily took out the transparent Glazed Sword and held it across her chest in a defensive stance.
Yet, as the seconds and minutes passed, the hall remained utterly quiet, without the slightest movement.
Apart from Su He and Auntie Red, there was not another soul in sight.
"Hey, Auntie Red, did you sense it wrong? There are clearly only the two of us here. What other person could there be?"
Su He grumbled irritably. This inexplicable disturbance had not only frightened