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

When I pushed open the door and entered the room, Fifth Shushuang had already sat up in bed, her back gently leaning against the headboard, covered with a thin blanket.

Her face was still pale from illness, which only accentuated the gentle beauty in her eyes.

Looking at her like this, Shen Shuchou felt an indescribable pang of heartache.

In his memory, Fifth Shushuang always seemed to be proper and gentle, and never caused him any trouble.

She always acted like a well-bred lady, with just the right amount of gentleness and consideration, quietly staying by her side, even speaking in a soft voice.

But beneath this gentle exterior lies a madness that is unimaginable to others.

Although that madness had been forcibly torn apart, that was still her own sister, a bond etched into her very bones.

He approached silently, his steps very light.

At this moment, Fifth Shu Shuang seemed to be lost in some distant contemplation, her eyes vacant as she gazed at the night outside the window, completely unaware that someone had appeared beside her.

It wasn't until a hand gently brushed away the stray hairs falling across her forehead, its cool touch snapping Fifth Shushuang back to reality.

Looking up, she saw Shen Shuchou. His clear eyes, like shattered moonlight, instantly filled with tears, as if rain that had been accumulating for a long time had finally found an outlet.

Fifth Shu Shuang subconsciously wanted to reach out and hug Shen Shu Chou, but for some reason, she suddenly stopped leaning forward, her fingertips curling slightly in mid-air, with a hint of hesitation.

Shen Shuchou saw this subtle action, said nothing, but slowly reached out and gently pulled her frail body into his arms.

The warm embrace dispelled some of the chill, and the tears that had been building up in Fifth Book's eyes finally rolled down, leaving a small wet patch on Shen Shuchou's clothes.

Her voice was choked with sobs: "I'm sorry..."

Shen Shuchou gently patted her back, his voice gentle: "Silly girl, why are you apologizing to me?"

"Qinghan did that kind of thing to my husband. It's my fault as her older sister. I didn't teach her properly."

Fifth Sister buried herself in his arms, her voice muffled and filled with deep self-reproach, "Please, husband... don't blame her."

Mentioning Fifth Qinghan, the scene from that day instantly flashed through Shen Shuchou's mind.

A fiery allure intertwined with a chilling madness, their bodies burning hot as they merged, along with the hand that suddenly ripped open his chest, carrying a destructive obsession.

After a few breaths, the complex emotions in his heart gradually subsided.

"It's all in the past now."

Shen Shuchou said softly, his tone filled with relief, "I don't resent her."

He paused, then added, "I will find her."

Upon hearing this, Fifth Shushuang gently shook her head and lifted her head from his embrace: "No need to look anymore, I can feel... she is still in this world, very close to us."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuchou was startled and looked at her sharply: "What did you say?"

Fifth Book met his gaze and nodded, its voice soft yet exceptionally clear: "It's true. Although she left my body, the connection between us still exists. I can feel that she's not far from us."

"What I don't understand is that there seems to be another, unfamiliar force around her."

Fifth Shushuang added softly, a hint of worry creeping into her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuchou's heart tightened, and the first person that came to mind was Lu Wanheng, the female lead of the seventh life.

The one who picked him up from his swaddling clothes, raised him with all her heart and soul, and gave him everything.

In the end, he was even willing to fall into the abyss of demons to protect his aloof and holy female master, who was an enemy of the entire world.

The thought of Lu Wanheng caused Shen Shuchou to fall silent involuntarily. This female lead was one of the people he least wanted to meet.

Unlike the other female protagonists, her personality is far from simple and pure.

If Fifth Shushuang is gentle and tolerant, and Fifth Qinghan is fiery and obsessive, then Lu Wanheng is like a blend of the two, yet even more complex and unpredictable.

Her moods were unpredictable and her emotions were so volatile that they were frightening.

Perhaps just a second ago she would have taken his hand and gently given him instructions in a cool voice.

The next second, he might coldly watch as he was beaten to a pulp by other cultivators because he had spoken a few more words to them, without even flinching.

But then she would turn around and personally kill that cultivator, holding his wounded body in her arms in the quiet night, whispering her tenderness.

"Husband, what's wrong?"

The next second, Fifth Shu Shuang's gentle voice rang in her ears, tinged with worry.

Shen Shuchou snapped out of his daze and forced a smile: "It's nothing. It's good that Qinghan is still here. You should rest well and not think too much."

After saying that, he got up, turned around, and left.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: he hoped that the force beside Fifth Qinghan was not Lu Wanheng.

Fifth Book opened its mouth, but the words of pleading it could have been uttered were swallowed back, and it could only watch his departing figure.

Just as he stepped out of the bedroom, Hu Baibai's figure appeared and blocked his way.

"I'm leaving."

Before Shen Shuchou could speak, Hu Baibai spoke first, her tone less charming and more serious.

"The pressure from the Heavenly Dao here is even stronger than before. Staying any longer might bring unnecessary trouble."

She added.

Shen Shuchou was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "When are you leaving?"

"What, Master, are you so eager for Bai Bai to leave?"

Fox White suddenly took a step closer, her breath sweet as orchids, her eyes filled with her usual playful amusement, "You dislike me that much?"

"no."

Shen Shuchou quickly replied, "I was just asking."

"Okay, just kidding."

Fox White chuckled and straightened up.

"We'll be leaving around tonight."

"but……"

She abruptly changed the subject, raising her voice, "Master, aren't you really going to go and coax that little girl Jiang Qianqiu? She's been sulking outside for quite a while now."

Her voice was clear and bright, loud enough to be heard in every corner of the villa.

At that moment, under the window outside the villa, a fluffy little head was peeking out furtively. It was none other than Jiang Qianqiu.

Upon hearing this, she abruptly pulled her neck back, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her ears turned red. She muttered softly, "Who...who needs him to coax them..."

Shen Shuchou naturally heard the commotion outside the window and glanced helplessly at Hu Baibai.

This fox is clearly doing it on purpose.

Fox White winked at him and said, "Whether you go or not is up to you. I have something to do."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuchou knew that his previous indifference towards Jiang Qianqiu must have made the little girl feel uncomfortable.

Without hesitation, he turned and walked towards the door.

After he left, Hu Baibai in the living room suppressed the allure in her eyes, a cold glint flashed in her eyes, and her figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

Pushing open the door, Shen Shuchou saw Jiang Qianqiu standing under a street lamp not far away, her shadow stretched long.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Jiang Qianqiu's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and her fingertips curled up unconsciously.

She was actually eager to turn around and rush into her husband's arms, but when she thought of the feeling of being neglected earlier, she held back.

She turned her face away, adopting a stubborn look that said, "Don't even think about making me happy so easily."

Just a few steps away, Shen Shuchou had already reached her side.

Seeing the little girl's stubborn, puffed-up face, he couldn't help but smile faintly: "Still angry with your master?"

Jiang Qianqiu pursed her lips and remained silent, turning her head even further away, refusing to even glance at him from the corner of her eye.

Seeing her insincere expression, Shen Shuchou's smile deepened.

Instead of trying to coax or persuade her, he deliberately teased her, "Since you're ignoring me, then I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he made a gesture as if to turn around.

Jiang Qianqiu's forced composure crumbled instantly. She hurriedly grabbed his sleeve, her voice trembling with panic, "No!"

Shen Shuchou turned around, looked at her flushed face, and continued to tease her, "Don't want what? If you don't explain clearly, the master might really leave."

Jiang Qianqiu looked at the bright smile in his eyes and belatedly realized that she had been tricked. The feigned indifference on her face was completely torn away.

She bit her lip, her eyes slightly reddening, and her voice was low and a little aggrieved: "Sir, please don't go... I'm not really angry."

Shen Shuchou's heart softened completely. As usual, he raised his hand and gently stroked the little girl's head, his voice filled with apology: "It's my fault, sir, for making our little Qianqiu angry."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qianqiu could no longer hold back and suddenly threw himself into Shen Shuchou's arms. The force was so great that he staggered before regaining his balance.

"Sir, you're an idiot..."

She buried her face in his chest, her voice thick with nasal tone and barely suppressed grievance.

Shen Shuchou gently patted her back, letting her vent her emotions, feeling both guilty and helpless.

This little girl is always like this; she seems very stubborn, but deep down she harbors a lot of dependence on others.

On the other side, the villa was dimly lit, and Xu Dong leaned back in a large chair with his eyes slightly narrowed.

The cigarette between his fingers burned to the end, so hot that his fingers recoiled before he slowly opened his eyes.

These days, he has used all his resources to search for Xu Xianwen's whereabouts, but there has been no news at all.

He could not find peace of mind until Xu Xianwen was eliminated. What he wanted was not a living Xu Xianwen, but a cold corpse.

Even if the other person is still alive, he will personally turn them into a dead person.

"Young Master."

Seeing his somber expression, the guard cautiously spoke up, "Since we haven't been able to find Young Master Xu, why don't we investigate with Shen Shuchou? After all, back then..."

"shut up!"

Xu Dong suddenly opened his eyes, glanced coldly at the guard, and said in a tone that left no room for argument, "I said, don't touch him."

The guard turned pale with fright and quickly lowered his head, daring not to say another word.

Just then, a faint whooshing sound rang out.

"Who is it?"

Several guards reacted quickly, looking around warily and shouting sternly.

The only response they received was a soft, languid female laugh: "Hehe..."