In a stretch of wilderness not far from Capital City, a figure wearing a black cloak and a black mask transformed into a beautiful woman.
The woman wore flowing white robes, an ethereal air about her, and her bright eyes were irresistibly alluring.
Just then, a Message Talisman appeared before her. She extended a slender, fair hand and casually caught it between her fingertips.
"They've already set out. Jin Chen is heading toward Capital City."
"Su Jiu and Su Mianmian have gone to Peace City, but Peace City is too close to the Azure Tide Sect. I don't recommend making your move there."
"And don't forget what you promised me."
The woman regarded the Message Talisman with contempt and slowly spat out two words. "Stupid fool."
Then her face blossomed into a smile. "Still, thank you." The Message Talisman turned to ashes in her hand.
A passing woodcutter stared, utterly transfixed by her figure.
A fierce gleam flared in the woman's eyes. She licked her lips. It seemed she really was getting a little hungry.
Half an hour later, a pile of bloodstained clothes and a heap of white bones lay where the woman had stood.
As soon as Su Jiu, Su Mianmian, and their two companions landed, they saw the people of Peace City's Four Great Households already waiting respectfully for them. It was just like ten years ago, except that back then, Su Jiu had been one of the people in that crowd.
The Su Family Head's and Madam Su's eyes lit up the instant they saw Su Mianmian and Su Jiu, while the members of the other lineages felt rather bitter.
Both young women from the Su Family wore sect robes, but Su Jiu's cuffs and collar were embroidered with black-and-gold thread, while Su Mianmian's were embroidered