northernbook Chapter 149 Chen Wanzhen is suspected
Chapter 149 Chen Wanzhen is suspected
Having obtained the answers they sought, Gao Huohuo and his group bid farewell to Xie Feng and set off back to the Shadow Moon Sect.
Along the way, Gao Huohuo made a special detour to the market and carefully selected some food.
As soon as I stepped into the market, I saw wanted posters for Chen Wan'er everywhere.
The notice included only the name and gender, but no portrait was attached.
This has made all the female cultivators surnamed Chen feel insecure and dare not go out easily, for fear of being arrested and questioned for no reason.
Gao Huohuo was not spared either, and was stopped and routinely checked by the patrolling cultivators.
This made her feel regretful. She had forgotten to ask for enough compensation when she helped Tang Xuan solve his problem. She had really lost out!
Fortunately, she is very capable and has the trump card of having a clone.
Gao Huohuo immediately activated his supernatural powers and sent a message to Tang Xuan:
"Tang Xuan, you're really dishonest! Last time you only asked me to help you deal with someone, but you didn't mention a word about their background."
Now look what's happened! My friend is wanted everywhere and has to hide all the time!
After complaining to Tang Xuan, Gao Huohuo sent a message to Li Wen on the supernatural device.
With a solemn expression, he instructed him to make sure to completely erase all traces of Chen Wan'er's presence in the Thousand Illusions Sect.
After all, the Thousand Illusions Sect was only a level six minor sect, and its strength was far inferior to that of a first-class major sect like the Glazed Tile Sect.
If the Glazed Tile School discovers that Chen Wan'er once stayed in the Thousand Illusions School, the consequences will be dire.
At the same moment, the Glazed Tile School seemed to be shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere, so heavy it was almost oppressive.
"Uncle-Master, please don't worry. The villain who killed the Third Young Master will not escape our investigation and will be brought to justice sooner or later."
Chen Wanzhen looked concerned and gently comforted a woman beside her who had a sorrowful face.
She was graceful and spoke earnestly; anyone who saw her would feel her sincerity.
But before this good intention could be fully expressed, it was abruptly cut off by a sharp voice:
"Oh, the Holy Maiden's skill in feigning innocence is becoming more and more refined!"
On his deathbed, the Third Young Master repeatedly instructed his servants to apprehend a female cultivator named Chen Wan'er.
This name sounds very similar to yours, Holy Maiden, like we're from the same family. May I ask, Holy Maiden, is this person perhaps related to you in some way?
The speaker was Lou Zhiyao. She had high eyebrows and her eyes held a hint of mockery and provocation, as if she had an irreconcilable hatred for Chen Wanzhen.
Upon hearing the sound, Chen Wanzhen looked up and coldly swept her gaze towards Lou Zhiyao.
It's that same person who's always at odds with me. If it weren't for the fact that I've been plagued by injuries and illnesses for the past year, making it difficult to deal with her easily.
How could we allow her to be so presumptuous and spout such wild words here?
Chen Wanzhen harbored resentment, but maintained a gentle demeanor on her face, and sighed softly:
"Junior Sister Lou, how could you misinterpret my feelings like this?"
Throughout the year, I hardly left the house, staying at the sect to focus on recovering from my injuries.
Why do you keep holding a grudge against me because of what happened with my senior sister back then?
When recalling the past, Chen Wanzhen's tone seemed to carry a hint of helplessness and sadness.
Upon hearing the words "Senior Sister," Lou Zhiyao was instantly enraged, and the parting words her senior sister had given her instantly flashed through her mind.
She gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and replied:
"Holy Maiden, it's fortunate that you brought it up now, as I almost forgot about those old, trivial matters."
Besides, that person has long since strayed from the right path and has no connection with me whatsoever. Holy Maiden, are you perhaps too forgetful?
We have gathered here today to help our martial uncle find clues.
I just mentioned Chen Wan'er because her name is similar to yours.
Why is the saintess so eager to defend herself? Could it be that she has something to hide, or is feeling guilty?
Lou Zhiyao's words were like knives, hitting the nail on the head, and the suspicion in her eyes was undisguised.
Chen Wanzhen never expected that Lou Zhiyao would be so transformed, becoming so shrewd, knowing how to avoid past disputes and strike at the heart of the matter.
She was about to open her mouth and say a few more words in her defense when a thunderous shout suddenly rang out:
"Chen Wanzhen, tell me the truth, what is your relationship with Chen Wan'er?"
The person who asked the question was a senior martial sister. At this moment, her eyes were wide open in anger, and her furious expression seemed capable of devouring Chen Wanzhen alive.
The air around him seemed to freeze under his stern questioning.
Upon hearing this, Chen Wanzhen felt deeply wronged, her eyes instantly reddened, and large tears rolled down her cheeks.
Her pitiful appearance would inevitably evoke pity in anyone who saw her.
Seeing this, the sect leader of the Glazed Tile Sect quickly stepped forward and gently comforted them:
"Your uncle has lost his beloved son and has been depressed these past few days. His words may have been a bit harsh, so please don't take them to heart."
Chen Wanzhen sobbed slightly, responding with a choked voice:
"Sect Master, I understand. My Uncle was just being anxious."
However, I truly do not know Chen Wan'er, who committed such evil deeds, and have never even heard of her.
As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her gaze revealing both determination and innocence.
Since returning from her adventure in the underground river, Chen Wanzhen's health has been deteriorating, and she has been showing symptoms of poisoning from time to time.
The excruciating pain and the burning heat coursing through her body terrified her.
For the entire year, she simply stayed indoors, focusing on recuperating from her injuries deep within the sect.
The Liuli Sect wanted to help her remove toxins from her body and restore her health.
From thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum to rare herbs, all kinds of elixirs and wonders were continuously delivered to her courtyard.
Who could have predicted that, just as she was recuperating in seclusion, a thunderbolt would suddenly appear in the martial arts world, and Chen Wan'er would emerge?
This man was incredibly audacious; he openly murdered his martial uncle's beloved son.
For a time, panic gripped the Liuli Sect. Everyone was frantically searching for the murderer, but to no avail. They all pointed the finger at Chen Wanzhen.
A lesson from heaven and earth!
Chen Wanzhen cried out countless times in her heart, she truly had no idea what kind of deity Chen Wan'er was.
Although their names differ by only one character, their life paths have never intersected, making them complete strangers.
"Uncle-Master, I swear to God, I really don't know Chen Wan'er, and I have absolutely no connection with her!"
Chen Wanzhen's eyes reddened, tears welled up, and her words were full of sincerity.
Those clear eyes were filled with innocence, as if they had suffered a great injustice.
"Hmph!" The martial uncle remained unmoved, letting out a cold snort from his nose.
He looked her over with suspicion, his tone stiff and cold.
"Then why is it that Chen Wan'er seems to have vanished into thin air, and we can't find her anywhere?"
"If it weren't for someone secretly protecting her and tipping her off, could she have remained hidden for so long, leaving us completely unaware of her presence?"
Chen Wanzhen snorted coldly in her heart, secretly thinking:
They can't find the murderer, so they take their anger out on me. The bunch of good-for-nothings under me are incompetent, and it's my fault that they're doing their job?
Even though she was filled with resentment, she quickly adjusted her expression, maintaining that pitiful and innocent look.
Her red lips parted slightly, and she softly suggested:
"Uncle-Master, in my opinion, Chen Wan'er must have heard rumors and found a place to hide early on."
Why don't we turn the tables and spread the word that we've successfully captured Chen Wan'er and are holding her captive somewhere?
In this way, those who secretly helped her will surely be anxious and will definitely show up to rescue her.
"Then we can lie in wait and catch them all in one fell swoop."