After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Dan Chi had anticipated this, a sharp glint of insight flashing in his eyes, but his expression remained unchanged on his cold face.

How could he allow Shen Shuchou to disrupt the game again and ruin his carefully laid-out victory?

He remained calm and composed, casually waving one hand in the air, causing his robes to flutter.

In an instant, the white pieces on the chessboard seemed to come alive, slowly breaking free from the board's constraints and rising into the air.

Each white stone contains a portion of the power of the pool, and now he is gathering and fusing these powers together.

As more and more white stones gathered, the light became increasingly dazzling, eventually coalescing into a huge white vortex.

Shen Shuchou's three black pieces, which he had poured all his strength into, charged forward with fierce momentum and a desperate determination.

Compared to a single pool that is still at its peak and in control of the entire situation, it is worlds apart.

The three black stones, like a drop in the ocean, drifted lightly into the white vortex.

In just a moment, it vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea, without even causing a ripple.

Immediately afterwards, centered on the chessboard, an invisible yet powerful force, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, suddenly extended outwards in ripples.

These ripples may appear gentle, but they actually contain immense, world-destroying power.

"boom!"

A deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth, as if the entire chessboard world trembled under the impact of this force.

The moment Shen Shuchou's body came into contact with the ripples, he was like a kite with a broken string, swept away by an irresistible force and instantly sent off the chessboard.

He drew a clumsy arc in the air and crashed heavily onto the snow-covered wasteland, splashing up a large amount of snowflakes.

When Fifth Qinghan saw this scene, her heart clenched, her eyes instantly reddened, and she instinctively wanted to rush over.

Just as he took his first step, a figure appeared like a ghost, blocking his path as Shan Chi suddenly appeared.

Dan Chi, dressed in a blue robe, had an indifferent expression and exuded the majesty of a superior.

Exiting the chessboard world, Shen Shuchou staggered, only able to see Qingchi's face after regaining his balance.

In an instant, his pupils contracted sharply. He never expected that this person was the one who came from the Shan family on the day of the wedding.

Immediately, Shen Shuchou spotted Fifth Qinghan behind Shan Chi, as well as the alluring woman Mo Ying whom he had seen before.

Dan Chi turned his head slightly to look at Fifth Qinghan, his voice low yet clear, echoing softly in the icy snow: "I have done what I promised you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuchou's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of unease surged into his heart. An ominous premonition overwhelmed him like a surging tide.

Immediately afterward, in his line of sight, Fifth Qinghan took light steps and slowly walked towards him.

In just a few breaths, Fifth Qinghan slowly squatted down beside him.

Her breathing was rapid, her gaze fixed on the mask on Shen Shuchou's face, her eyes brimming with tears, misty and swirling.

Looking at the face so close to his, and at the sorrow that could not be hidden between those brows, Shen Shuchou seemed to understand something.

The next moment, the red lips in front of her parted slightly, and she said in a tearful voice, "Brother Shen...why did you lie to Qinghan!"

The voice was soft, yet it struck Shen Shuchou's heart like a heavy hammer.

Although she didn't remove the mask, at such close range, Fifth Qinghan was already certain, based on her unique intuition, that this person was her Brother Shen.

These words, spoken softly yet tinged with complex emotions, made Shen Shuchou's throat involuntarily move, leaving it dry and unable to utter a sound.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word in response to Fifth Qinghan; a thousand words were stuck in his chest.

"Why...why did you lie to Qinghan!"

Fifth Qinghan's voice trembled, filled with endless grievances and sorrow, as her hand slowly caressed the mask on Shen Shuchou's face.

The movements were gentle and careful, then slowly moved downwards, finally stopping at his heart in his chest cavity.

She could feel the heart pounding violently in her fingertips, one beat after another, as if it were knocking on the last line of defense in her heart.

The tears in Fifth Qinghan's eyes could no longer be controlled, and they kept sliding down, hitting the snow and disappearing instantly.

"Was it all a lie when you saved me and my sister?"

Seeing that Shen Shuchou remained silent, the pain in my heart grew wildly like weeds, and I continued to press him for answers.

"no!"

This time, Shen Shuchou did not remain silent. He spoke almost spontaneously, his voice hoarse but firm.

But these two simple words did not seem to reassure Fifth Qinghan.

"Hehehe... Brother Shen, how long are you going to keep lying to Qinghan?"

As Fifth Qinghan cried, she suddenly chuckled softly. Her laughter was full of self-mockery and despair, which made Shen Shuchou's heart ache.

Despite the many doubts and inexplicable mysteries surrounding this matter.

Why, if he was a member of the Death Court, did he still reveal the truth behind the destruction of the Fifth Family?

Why did Fifth Qinghan not point the finger at Shan Chi behind him, but instead look at Shen Shuchou in front of him?

Part of the reason for this is still the egocentric and demonic mind in her heart.

Because her heart held Shen Shuchou, a ray of light shining into her gloomy life.

It was his appearance that changed her from a timid girl to someone who was the closest person to her besides her sister, and someone she wanted to have.

Therefore, she found it hard to accept when she learned all this.

"Brother Shen...you shouldn't deceive Qinghan. Listen to Qinghan's heart; it's full of Brother Shen."

She grasped Shen Shuchou's hand and gently pressed it against her chest.

Shen Shuchou felt a soft touch in his hand, and at the same time, he could clearly feel the beating of that egotistical demonic heart.

The moment he felt the demonic heart pounding, a sharp tearing sound suddenly came from his chest, like silk being ripped apart, instantly shattering the tense and oppressive atmosphere around him.

Shen Shuchou looked down with disbelief and saw the hand that had been gently resting on his chest, now held by Fifth Qinghan.

At this moment, it suddenly unleashed a terrifying power, its five fingers tearing through his flesh like sharp blades and piercing straight in.

Those once soft and delicate hands now gripped Shen Shuchou's heart tightly, and warm blood gushed out uncontrollably, splashing onto the white snow and blooming into shocking blood flowers.

At the same time, Fifth Qinghan slightly raised his other hand and slowly lifted the mask covering Shen Shuchou's face.

When that identical face was revealed to him without reservation, Fifth Qinghan leaned forward slightly.

Her red lips brushed close to Shen Shuchou's ear, and she whispered softly, "Brother Shen, don't be afraid. Qinghan won't hate you. Qinghan really loves you very much. You should stay home and wait for Qinghan to come to you."

After speaking, she slowly moved her red lips and, under Shen Shuchou's gradually fading gaze, gently kissed his already pale and bloodless lips.

The moment that tender kiss landed, she suddenly exerted force in her hand, and with a muffled "thud," the vibrant heart shattered inside her chest cavity.

Visible blood gushed out like a spring, instantly splattering all over Fifth Qinghan, staining her clothes bright red.

The tears in her eyes had quietly stopped at some point, and her originally sorrowful and distressed expression suddenly changed.

Instead, there is a deep-seated morbidity and an extreme chilling coldness that is terrifying.

Although Fifth Qinghan has an extreme personality and is morbid to the core, she is by no means stupid.

During the long time she spent with Shen Shuchou, they had countless intimate moments and deep soul-to-soul connections. How could she not feel his sincerity?

Therefore, how could she really harbor hatred towards Shen Shuchou simply because he held the identity of the Death Court?

Her behavior just now was half true and half false.

At first, those painful questions were mostly spoken to the unfathomable, abyss-like Shan Chi behind him.

She knew in her heart that the real culprit who destroyed the Fifth Family was Shan Chi, and she also understood that his invitation to the Death Court was for some purpose.

But wasn't she also scheming? She wanted to use the Death Court's immense power to expand and strengthen herself.

Her ambitions extend far beyond eliminating these obstacles; what she aims to do is annihilate the entire Death Court.

Most importantly, he must truly take Shen Shuchou back from his sister and make him completely his own.

The reason she ruthlessly killed Shen Shuchou's clone was twofold: firstly, she didn't want Shan Chi to have another chance to use Shen Shuchou to control her.

Secondly, she wanted to personally sever Shen Shuchou's connection with the Death Court.

From then on, Shen Shuchou had only one identity—the only husband of Fifth Qinghan, belonging only to her.

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