Oh my god, this is a bolt from the blue! A true heiress of metaphysics!

Chapter 261 The Secret of the Holy Maiden Cult

"That's really disgusting!"

Luo Rong glanced at it twice and then didn't want to look any further.

He turned his head and threw the mask on the ground, then sat down in a chair and took a sip of tea.

Shi Xiaxia quickly picked it up and put it on, then slowly stood up, clutching her chest without saying a word.

Although she kept her head down, she knew that Zhu Chen's gaze was fixed on her.

The two spent a few days together at Baishui Mountain. Shi Xiaxia was worried that she might not be able to disguise herself well enough and that Zhu Chen would recognize her.

Therefore, he became even more careful to conceal his aura.

"Luo Rong".

Zhu Chen looked away, then gently tapped the table: "Have you had enough?"

"Who's causing trouble?"

Luo Rong glared at Zhu Chen and shouted angrily, "I was just afraid this woman had ulterior motives towards you! I was just testing her out for you!"

"Then I should thank you?" Zhu Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.

Seeing Zhu Chen's displeased expression, Luo Rong knew he was a little angry, so she immediately stopped talking and just glared fiercely at Shi Xiaxia.

"Young friend Eleven, how are you?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, the four guardians quickly came to Shi Xiaxia and looked at her with concern: "Are you hurt anywhere?"

Shi Xiaxia pushed away the four guardians' hands and said in a low voice, "I think it's better to forget about the magic weapon. If I really help you, I don't know how many more troubles will arise and how many more beatings I'll get."

"You...!" Upon hearing Shi Xiaxia's veiled sarcasm, Luo Rong immediately turned around and pointed at Shi Xiaxia.

"Don't be ungrateful!" Luo Rong took a few steps forward, her tone threatening.

Shi Xiaxia covered the spot where she had been hit, coughed twice, and ignored Luo Rong.

She then clasped her hands in a fist salute to the four protectors and said, "I'm sorry to have bothered you these past two days. I hope we can meet again someday."

After Shi Xiaxia finished speaking, she planned to leave the room directly.

"Young friend, wait a moment." Zhu Chen stood up and stopped Shi Xiaxia.

Before Zhu Chen could say another word, Luo Rong said angrily, "Can't you see this ugly woman is putting on airs?! What's the point of stopping her?! Just let her leave!"

"Luo Rong,"

Zhu Chen tilted his head slightly: "Do you think I have too good a temper, or do you think the sect leader can protect you?! How dare you disobey me like this?!"

Luo Rong was so frightened by Zhu Chen's imposing aura that she took a step back, and her face turned pale.

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, the four guardians quickly smiled and said, "It's nothing serious, there's no need to get so angry. Calm down."

"The Four Protectors,"

Zhu Chen looked at the four protectors and said coldly, "You must know what a formation master means, right?"

The four guardians' expressions froze for a moment, and their smiles became forced.

She glanced at Shi Xiaxia beside her, then chuckled, "Actually, it doesn't matter. Little friend Eleven is pragmatic and will surely be happy to stay."

Shi Xiaxia: "......"

Standing to the side, Shi Xiaxia was dumbfounded. Was it really that simple and brutal?!

She had originally thought that the men would say some nice things and use a combination of kindness and threats to keep her here!

"What are you going to do?!" Shi Xiaxia immediately took two steps back defensively.

She seemed to realize only then that she had been tricked.

Zhu Chen glanced at the four guardians, and the next moment, he appeared in front of Shi Xiaxia.

"You... cough cough cough..." Shi Xiaxia had only uttered one word when Zhu Chen pinched her chin and fed her a pill.

"What did you feed me?" Shi Xiaxia coughed desperately, as if trying to vomit up the pills Zhu Chen had fed her.

"Gu worm,"

Zhu Chen pinched Shi Xiaxia's chin again and said with a smile, "This Gu worm is called the Loyalty Gu, which means you must listen to me, otherwise... I think Little Friend Eleven would not want to experience the feeling of ten thousand worms devouring your heart."

"you......!"

Shi Xiaxia forcefully broke free from Zhu Chen's grasp, her voice breaking: "I have no grudge against you, I just wanted a magical artifact for protection, why are you treating me like this?!"

"Blame it on the fact that you're a formation master!" Luo Rong sneered.

"This..." Shi Xiaxia looked at the group of people, unable to utter another word.

She now understood that she had no choice in the matter.

"Get out!" Zhu Chen suddenly shouted.

Luo Rong's expression became even more smug. She stepped forward and patted Shi Xiaxia's cheek, mocking, "The Great Protector told you to get out, remember to 'get out'!"

"You...!" Shi Xiaxia trembled all over, seemingly very angry with Luo Rong.

"Luo Rong, I meant for you to get out!" Zhu Chen suddenly changed the subject and said to Luo Rong.

"Me?!" Luo Rong's expression went blank for a moment, seemingly not expecting that Zhu Chen's words were directed at her.

"Get out of here!" Zhu Chen glared at him.

Luo Rong could only shut her mouth in frustration, glared at Zhu Chen resentfully, and then walked out of the room.

Just as she was about to walk out, Zhu Chen suddenly said, "Wait a minute."

Luo Rong stopped and looked at Zhu Chen with a somewhat expectant expression, as if to say that she knew Zhu Chen wouldn't be so cruel to her.

"Luo Rong, you will stay in the sect during this time and are not allowed to go anywhere. Fourth Protector, you are responsible for monitoring her. If Luo Rong dares to step out of the Holy Maiden Sect, you know what will happen."

"...Yes!" Seeing that Zhu Chen was truly angry, the Fourth Protector could only hurriedly agree.

"Go out." After saying this, Zhu Chen sat down in a chair and drank the tea that the four protectors had poured for him.

"Yes." The Fourth Protector noticed that Zhu Chen wanted to speak with Shi Xiaxia alone, so he pulled Luo Rong out of the room.

"Let go! Let me go!"

After Luo Rong was dragged out, she couldn't help but shout angrily, "How could he treat me like this?! I like him so much!"

Looking at Luo Rong, the four guardians couldn't help but shake their heads, thinking to themselves: What's the use of you liking him? He has to like you back!

She heard that when Zhu Chen and Luo Rong went to capture Qi Lin, they encountered a metaphysical master from the department. Zhu Chen treated her very differently and even forbade Luo Rong from laying a hand on her. After returning, Luo Rong caused a huge scene.

It really makes people feel uneasy.

The four guardians stood aside, quietly watching Luo Rong lose her temper.

Once she calms down, we'll send her back to the Holy Maiden Church!

She can't afford to mess with Zhu Chen!

......

Shi Xiaxia clutched her chest, trying to get away from Zhu Chen.

But the room is only so big, no matter how hard you try to hide, you can't escape.

"You don't need to be afraid of me."

Zhu Chen placed the teacup on the table, looked up at Shi Xiaxia, and then chuckled, "You are still very useful, I won't hurt you."

"What do you want me to do?!" If you listen carefully, you can hear that Shi Xiaxia's voice is trembling slightly, as if she is very scared.

"This concerns the secrets of the Holy Maiden Cult, and I cannot tell you."