Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

She wanted to ask why she was leaving.

But Wenren Xuan had already mouthed a hint to himself.

child!

Chi Junlin hesitated for a moment, then calmed down when he thought of the group of children who had not yet been found.

He also lost the idea of ​​fighting the Demon Dancer.

The two then left outside under the watchful eyes of the Demon Maiden.

Before long, the two arrived at the place where the carriage had been parked, guided by Qingluan.

However, the coffin and jars on the carriage had been removed, leaving only an empty carriage.

Chi Junlin was a little puzzled. This place wasn't a dead end, so why had they returned here?

Then Qingluan made a gesture and had the group get into the carriage.

They then drove the carriage to a huge platform that was flat and did not look like an ordinary rocky ground.

Then, she walked to the side and spun around a stalactite a few times.

Then they heard a rumbling sound of machinery coming from somewhere.

So the stone platform beneath their feet slowly rose, gradually ascending to higher ground.

Seeing this scene before him, Chi Junlin had a slight realization.

The feeling of the carriage suddenly accelerating that I had previously experienced was actually an illusion caused by the platform rapidly descending.

They came to this place through the same passage when they were in the coffin.

The demonic sect disciples who originally brought them here were supposed to deliver the "goods" on the carriage to the territory of the Xuan Yin Sect.

However, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, no one knew that the corpses of the Eight Immortals in the coffin had been switched by Chi Junlin and Wenren Xuan.

As for what the Demon Maiden wants these corpses and processed entrails for...

Based on my observation just now, it seems they intend to use that strange altar to practice some special demonic secret technique.

Chapter 330 Return to the Holy Maiden's Pavilion

After the stone platform carrying the carriage slowly rose from the underground cave for a long time, traveling about several dozen feet, it came to rest on a stable piece of ground.

At this point, you can see that this place is located inside a rather spacious circular altar-shaped building.

There were many female disciples of the Demonic Sect dressed in gray, just like the Xuan Yin Sect disciples they had seen before.

Wenren Xuan then looked enlightened and whispered to Chi Junlin, "This is the main altar of the Xuan Yin Sect. That passage just now should be their cargo transport route to the underground. I haven't walked that way, so I didn't notice it earlier..."

At this moment, the female disciple Zhuque said to Wenren Xuan in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Miss Saintess, please use the main gate next time, and so many misunderstandings will not occur."

Wenren Xuan smiled and nodded at her, looking obedient.

Afterwards, the two arrived outside the round altar, escorted by the Vermilion Bird and the Azure Phoenix.

Several disciples then prepared an even more luxurious carriage for them.

Although neither of them was very willing to go up, they couldn't refuse the two's kindness under the watchful eyes of the Xuan Yin Sect disciples.

So they had no choice but to board the carriage and, escorted by the Vermilion Bird and the Azure Phoenix, headed forward.

Chi Junlin and Wenren Xuan sat in the carriage, watching Zhuque and Qingluan on either side, giving them no chance to leave the carriage.

She then asked Wenren Xuan in a low voice, "Where are they taking us?"

Wenren Xuan said worriedly, "This is terrible... Ghost Dancer knows I'm back, and now she's going to send me back to the Saintess Pavilion in a big way... Everyone will know about this..."

I didn't want to do this; I was planning to sneak in quietly. But... given the situation just now, to protect you, I had no choice but to say this...

Everything else is fine, the key issue is... Ye Qiancao will definitely find out about this.

I hadn't told her beforehand that I was going to bring you here.

Now we're in the open, and she's in the shadows..."

Chi Junlin couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.

Indeed, as Wenren Xuan said, she previously played the role of "Ye Qiancao," and before encountering the Ghost Dancer, their whereabouts were actually quite secretive.

Ye Qiancao may not yet know that Wenren Xuan has betrayed her, and that she herself has come to the Demonic Sect's territory with her.

But now that Wenren Xuan has been exposed, Ye Qiancao will immediately understand what has happened.

This is not a good thing for Chi Junlin and Wenren Xuan.

However, she also had some doubts.

It seems unclear why the Ghost Dancer would so easily let them go after learning that she was Ye Qiancao's beloved.

And what she just said about "entering the curtain"...

"Red Emperor" doesn't seem like a very positive term.

Could it mean something like dual cultivation or a furnace/cauldron practice?

However, there were still spies from the Xuan Yin Sect nearby, so it wasn't convenient to chat with Wenren Xuan at this moment.

Chi Junlin simply sat beside the carriage, gazing at the heart of the Demonic Sect before him.

They could see that after leaving the territory of the Xuan Yin Sect, they had entered an extremely large, ancient mountain city.

This place is located in a treacherous area, on the shady side of the mountain.

Although it was still daytime, the area was shrouded in fog and the sunlight was poor.

Therefore, the whole place is filled with extremely yin energy, and you need to light candles to see things clearly even in broad daylight.

The architectural style of this place is a blend of Miao and Han styles.

The people on the street were all in a hurry, some dressed strangely, others draped in black. In short, none of them seemed like normal people.

Occasionally, passing by a few shops selling items from the Demonic Sect and slaves, the sound of whipping accompanied by the cries of slaves sent a chill down one's spine.

In short, this area is both lively and eerie, dark and mysterious; stepping into it is like entering a ghost town.

It truly has the characteristics of the Demonic Sect.

She had already guessed it without Wenrenxuan reminding her.

This place is the core mountain city of the Xiangxi Demonic Sect, deep in the Miao region, known as Yindu Qiansi.

As the carriage traveled along the road, Chi Junlin carefully memorized the specific layout of Qiansi City.

In a few days, when Tong Yan leads the martial arts practitioners from the South to attack this city, this information will be of great use.

While driving, Wenren Xuan gestured to Chi Junlin, indicating that she should look towards a small square in the city.

Then they saw several carriages parked in the square, and some disciples of the Demonic Sect were carrying pottery jars from them.

Chi Junlin immediately recognized that the pottery jar was the same kind of half-person-high pottery jar they had seen in the inn before.

In addition, there were many children dressed in the Demonic Sect's black robes sitting by the square, queuing up in a daze, led by several Demonic Sect disciples to get porridge.

The two immediately realized that the square was where a large number of children stolen from outside the city were housed.

However, Chi Junlin did not make a fuss, but secretly noted down the location of the square.

The carriage then quickly passed through the square.

They then wound their way up the mountain road in the city and soon arrived at a tall pavilion located at the highest point.

Chi Junlin and Wenren Xuan then got out of the car.

Wenren Xuan whispered in Chi Junlin's ear, "This is the Saintess Pavilion, where I used to live."

After speaking, Wenren Xuan took a few steps forward and arrived at the pavilion.

The group of demonic disciples standing near the pavilion were shocked when they saw this.

He immediately bowed and said, "Your subordinate greets Your Majesty the Holy Maiden!"

At this moment, everyone in front of the Holy Maiden Pavilion lowered their heads, not daring to look at Wenren Xuan any further.

They didn't notice the slight tension on Wenren Xuan's face.

But seeing everyone's reaction, she breathed a sigh of relief.

This means that Ye Qiancao was not in the Holy Maiden Pavilion at this time.

Wenren Xuan can fully showcase her acting skills in portraying this Holy Maiden.

"Why are you all gathered here? Disperse, it's annoying to see you like this."

Wenren Xuan glared at the group of people with some impatience.

She turned to Qingluan and Zhuque with a smile and said, "Thank you both for escorting me back all the way. Would you like to come up into the pavilion and sit for a while?"

His unpredictable mood swings bear a striking resemblance to Ye Qiancao.

The Azure Phoenix and the Vermilion Bird exchanged a glance, seemingly confirming something.

Then he cupped his hands and said to Wenren Xuan, "Thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden, but we still need to return to the Sect Master to report. We won't disturb you any longer."

"Okay, then I'll invite you over again next time."

After saying this, the two women boarded the carriage, turned it around, and headed back towards the Xuan Yin Sect.

At this moment, Wenren Xuan gave Chi Junlin a wink.

Then, under the respectful gaze of the disciples in front of the Holy Maiden Pavilion, she ascended the steps and entered the pavilion.

After seeing the two reach the second floor, he quickly closed the door.

The disciples in front of the pavilion looked on with suspicion.

They seemed somewhat puzzled as to why the Holy Maiden had returned to the pavilion without sending any message.

However, Ye Qiancao has always been like this, always acting on a whim, and her thoughts are unpredictable.

Thinking about it this way, things seem to make sense again.

Chapter 331 The False Saintess

As for Ye Qiancao's thoughts and ideas, these can be set aside for now.

What puzzled the disciples of the Holy Maiden Pavilion was why the Holy Maiden had brought a woman back with her today.

He even allowed her into his private quarters.

You should know that Ye Qiancao used to hate it when anyone entered her room.

Anyone who disregards the rules and enters the attic without permission, even if she is the daughter of a palace attendant, may be severely punished.

Why is it that today, it seems like they're completely disregarding past practices?

Who is this woman? She seems to have a close relationship with the saintess.

Everyone immediately became very interested and began to inquire about Chi Junlin's identity.

It's believed that soon, the words the two exchanged at the Xuan Yin Sect will spread throughout the entire Qian Si City.

Meanwhile, in Ye Qiancao's room at the Saintess Pavilion.

Wenren Xuan's mood was clearly not as relaxed as it had been outside.

"Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no..."

At this moment, Wenren Xuan was drenched in sweat, as if he could see his end was imminent.

However, Chi Junlin didn't care at all.

Even at this moment, he still had the leisure to look at the furnishings in Ye Qiancao's boudoir.

She casually looked around the room but didn't find anything particularly unusual.

The bed was covered with simple, neat blue-gray sheets, and a candlestick that hadn't burned out sat on the windowsill. Several books were on the table, along with a simple bookshelf.

The entire place was decorated in an extremely simple style, to the point that Chi Junlin had a strange feeling.

Is this really the room of Ye Qiancao, the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect?

Not the meditation room of some ascetic monk?

Chi Junlin was somewhat surprised and asked Wenren Xuan, "This place is so simple, did you used to sleep here?"

Upon hearing this, Wenren Xuan shook his head and replied, "It's not that the two of us live here. In fact, since the time of Lan Gexing, she and I have often taken turns living here."