I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 971 - 361: Chen Qianhu’s Grand Investigation! An Old Acquaintance? (Part 3)

"Congratulations on adding a concubine, spreading branches and leaves. Best wishes for Grandmaster Li's flourishing family!"

"Haha, thank you all. Enjoy the food and drink!"

Along the way, passing through various courtyards, Li Chichang exchanged pleasantries with the guests, his laughter hearty and bold.

Gradually leaving the noisy crowd and reaching the secluded inner courtyard, Li Chichang walked to the door, knocked, and said, "Yun'er, the guests are waiting; are you ready?"

"Still dawdling, then I'll come in first."

With that, he pushed the door open and went inside.

Song Xuan did not rashly follow but hid behind a rockery, silently waiting.

Inside the room, the air was completely still. Li Chichang leaned against the door, motionless, his eyes fixed through the crack on the rockery.

Once certain there was no further movement, he stepped into the inner chamber.

In the bedroom, a delicate figure sat at the dressing table, her back to him, combing her waterfall-like long hair.

Li Chichang stood with his hands down and said, "They have arrived."

"So soon?" The woman raised an eyebrow and said, "We just arrived in Fengmu County this morning, and they found us by evening. Quite a keen sense... Have you checked their identities?"

Li Chichang said, "I don't know about the others, but the leader is a Qianhu named Chen Mo..."

Crack—

The woman's movements paused, the wooden comb in her hand crushed to pieces.

After a while, a somber voice sounded: "Are you sure it's him?"

"Same name, same origin from the Capital City, reached the Qianhu position at a young age, and extremely handsome in appearance... All traits match; it's almost certainly that 'Chen Mo'."

After listening to Li Chichang, the woman remained silent for a long time.

Then she opened the drawer, took out another wooden comb, and calmly continued combing her hair, saying slowly, "I never dared to believe Father would die at the hands of a Transcendent Martial Artist, and now, as if heaven has eyes, they've brought my father's killer right to me..."

Li Chichang hesitated, "But we haven't figured out their background yet. Acting rashly, isn't it a bit too risky?"

"Don't worry, I won't let personal vengeance affect the main matter." The woman shook her head, "Since the Sky Scale Guard found us here, it means they have their eyes on us. The longer we delay, the greater the risk."

"Moreover, you know that things have reached a point of no return now."

Through the mirror, seeing Li Chichang's hesitant expression, the woman chuckled lightly, "Don't be nervous. According to the Sky Scale Guard's promotion rules, the so-called Qianhu is merely Fourth-Level. With our preparations during this time, not to mention a Fourth-Level Warrior, even a Martial Arts Grandmaster would gain nothing."

Li Chichang said no more, nodding, "I'll follow your arrangements."

Then, remembering something, he took out a Jade Pendant from his bosom, stepped forward, and placed it on the table, "This is the 'gift' Chen Mo gave me."

The woman picked it up and played with it briefly, sneering, "It's just a Jade Talisman engraved with a positioning array. He is quite confident, not bothering to hide. Does he think he's already got us?"

"Hah..."

"You go ahead. Proceed as planned."

"Tonight, the full moon night, is crucial. Nothing can go wrong."

"Understood."

Li Chichang nodded in agreement and turned to leave the room.

The woman casually tossed the Jade Talisman aside, continued to comb her long hair with a slow, deliberate motion, and hummed an unfamiliar tune.

Each time she combed, many strands of black hair fell, unnoticed, covering the ground and quickly losing their luster, resembling withered straw.

After securing her hair into a bun, she opened the makeup box, drew out a mask made of human skin, and carefully adhered it to her face.

Underneath the skin, something tiny and dense seemed to wriggle, gradually melding the human skin with flesh and blood.

Seamless, natural.

Staring at herself in the mirror, the radiant face displayed a sinister smile.

"This day, I have waited far too long for..."