Clouds and Moon Shadow

The door to a house not far from this courtyard opened.

Gu Qingyue instantly released her mental energy.

She was a woman in her thirties wearing a dark green dress, looking somewhat tired and with a haggard face.

She hurried into the courtyard and was startled to see the witch butterflies fluttering everywhere.

She ignored Wu Die and immediately flew into a low-ceilinged house.

Gu Qingyue continued her investigation.

Very good, continue. This time, the woman directly opened a mechanism and entered the underground passage.

No wonder I didn't see a single person when I looked around here; they were hiding underground.

She was a little puzzled. Did people in ancient times really like digging holes underground?

It was half an hour later when she finally entered a house after wandering around in a maze of twists and turns.

As soon as she entered, Gu Qingyue's eyes lit up.

The saintess was indeed here.

At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged on the bed, her face pale with a faint black aura. It seemed that her internal energy was dissipating. Could this be what it looks like after being poisoned by the Poison-Dispersing Curse?

"Why did you take so long to arrive? What? I, the Holy Maiden, have lost my power and influence, and you snobbish people think you can swagger around in front of me?"

The woman showed no emotional reaction to the saint's words.

"No, Your Majesty. I just sensed a change in the poison array here and came to check. The witch butterflies are flying around wildly. Has anyone come in?"

"Hmph! I'm afraid even an ant wouldn't care about my life or death now, so why would anyone come to see me! Purple Robe, I've always doted on you the most, so you still have some conscience."

"The array set up by Wizard Qiu has changed. Shouldn't it be Wizard Qiu who comes?" the saintess said sarcastically.

The woman in purple lowered her head and remained silent.

After waiting for a long time, the saintess chuckled softly, "As expected, that old woman wants my life. Even Wizard Qiu no longer cares about my life or death."

Zi Yi paused for a moment, then said, “Holy Maiden, the Grand Wizard and Wizard Qiu were invited to the Royal Villa by my King and have not returned yet.”

"Oh, why? Why do they have so much to say? Aren't they always just outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds?"

"I heard that something went wrong during the Heavenly Sacrifice Treasure Hunt. The Great Wizard killed too many people from various tribes..." The woman in purple lowered her eyes and spoke softly, as if talking to herself.

Upon hearing this, the saintess paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Hahahaha------" laughing until tears streamed down her face.

"Just as I thought! I, Wang Yingming, am truly wise! Hahaha!"

Gu Qingyue frowned as she watched the saintess laughing maniacally after she finished speaking.

"Holy Maiden, you are injured, please rest early!" The woman in purple curtsied.

"Haha! What do you know! That old woman is doomed this time. I'm waiting to see her fate! Anyway—pfft—"

The saintess spat out a mouthful of blood, "Anyway, I won't live for more than a few days, and she won't get better either! Hahahaha-------"

"The Holy Maiden is unwell; I will go and fetch you medicine." The woman in purple curtsied and turned to leave.

"Where are Wu Yi and Wu Er?" The Holy Maiden straightened up and stared at the woman in purple.

Upon hearing this, the woman in purple turned around and said, "They were sent away by the Great Wizard and haven't returned yet."

"Hahaha, what a ruthless old woman! She even transferred away the experts around me. Does she want to watch me fend for myself? Ziyi, you're all I have left. Please help me, okay? I've never wronged you—just save me, and I'll remove the Crimson Blood Gu from you and give you your freedom, okay!"

The saintess leaned against the bedpost, looking at the woman in purple, a strange emotion flashing in her eyes.

Upon hearing the saintess's words, the woman in purple, who had been inside for so long, finally showed an expression.

"Thank you, Holy Maiden!" she said, kneeling down beside the bed with a thud, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"But I've lost my power and am still seriously injured. I don't have any strength right now. Take me out of here first, and once I'm healed, I'll immediately remove your Crimson Blood Gu. How about that?"

The saintess looked solemnly at the woman in purple before her, her voice gentle and utterly sincere.

"this------"

Zi Yi hesitated. How could she not want to get rid of the Crimson Blood Gu in her body? For countless days and nights, she had been tormented by this Gu worm, wishing she were dead. She wanted to grasp even the slightest hope.

"But there are witch butterflies outside, and I can't get rid of them. Besides, the outer courtyard is heavily guarded..."

"You're not willing anymore?"

The saintess's voice turned cold.

"I dare not, I am willing, but Wu Die..." Zi Yi hesitated.

“I have a way to drive away the witch butterfly, but I can’t walk right now. Carry me on your back and we’ll go out together.”

The saint's voice softened again.

The woman in purple lowered her head in quiet contemplation, while the saintess waited anxiously.

"how?"

"Not so good-----" It was Gu Qingyue who said this.

Gu Qingyue and Mu Yun Chu walked in so casually.

The room was small, and when the two entered, a sense of oppression filled the space, making it feel suffocating.

"Who are you people?" The woman in purple quickly stood up and blocked the Holy Maiden's path.

She got up quickly, and Gu Qingyue was just as quick.

Her black dagger moved with lightning speed, slicing through the purple-clad figure and sending him straight to meet the King of Hell.

Such a scoundrel who has committed countless evil deeds has no reason to live.

In fact, Zi Yi's martial arts skills were not bad, but Gu Qingyue's advantage lay in her speed and unexpectedness.

The Holy Maiden was left staring blankly at Gu Qingyue, motionless. To be precise, she was staring at the black gold dagger in Gu Qingyue's hand.

She didn't even glance at the woman in purple lying on the ground.

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow mockingly. Just a moment ago they were so affectionate, but now she won't even give them a second glance. What a deep bond between master and servant!

"Who are you? What is your relationship with that masked boy?" The saintess's voice was as cold as frost.

"Hehehe-----" Gu Qingyue's laughter was clear and cheerful, like a mountain stream.

Gu Qingyue took two steps closer. "The Holy Maiden truly has discerning eyes! That masked boy is none other than me—"

The saintess was truly terrified!

After a long pause, his eyes widened further. "You're a woman?"

Gu Qingyue proudly puffed out her ample bosom and paced back and forth in front of the Holy Maiden. "Otherwise what? Based on my principle of sending ghosts to the underworld, even if you're going to die, I'll at least say goodbye to you!"

The Holy Maiden gritted her teeth in anger, "I have no grudge against you, so why did you commit murder and arson in my Immortal Valley? Why did you destroy the Wizard's Hall's hard work?"

"Guess what—maybe this heroine wants to act on behalf of Heaven!" Gu Qingyue placed the black gold dagger steadily against her neck.

"Tell me, what are your last words? Say them, and you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"

Gu Qingyue spoke with a smile.

Mu Yun Chu watched from the side with a smile on her lips; A Yue was just too mischievous.

"You! All of you!" A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of the saintess's mouth.

He was clearly furious.

"Don't rush, hold it in, don't vomit blood! We're here to take your life and your blood. What if you vomit it all up?"

As he spoke, he pressed the dagger against her cheek.