Chapter 434: Missed (Six Updates)

In the entire Heaven Order Dynasty, she was the only one who possessed a Nine-Colored Sky Pheasant!

The Thirteen Yue Guards had followed her for many years; they would absolutely not misidentify her!

"It was precisely because of that single feather that we believed the words written in that letter. And... since then, we have always believed that you were actually still alive."

Chu Liuyue didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

To say she was dead, she was indeed still here.

To say she was alive, she had actually only woken up a few months ago.

"Therefore, after leaving the Sky Curtain Realm, we all went our separate ways to secretly search for your whereabouts. And this time, it was because this subordinate managed to gather some information that I developed a few suspicions regarding your identity."

Chu Liuyue nodded in understanding.

"So, when you came just now, you deliberately made that hand gesture?"

"Yes!"

"You are so certain that it is me?"

Looking at Qi Han's determined expression, Chu Liuyue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Qi Han said honestly

"This subordinate only followed intentionally after hearing that Mu Qinghe was here."

Chu Liuyue's smile froze.

"At first, this subordinate only wanted to know why he had stayed here for so long. Later, I realized that something seemed amiss, so I began to investigate you in secret."

Qi Han spoke very simply, but in truth, he had made thorough preparations before coming.

Before arriving, he was already eighty to ninety percent certain.

Whether it was the astonishing talent of mastering three disciplines, or the extremely similar gaze and demeanor, everything forced him to think deeply.

But, most importantly—

"Especially that day when I saw you bringing a gift to Hong Yao, and how familiar Hong Yao's attitude toward you was; that confirmed the suspicions in my heart."

Chu Liuyue was stunned

"You knew all of this?"

Qi Han nodded honestly.

Chu Liuyue: "..."

She actually hadn't noticed a single thing!

Although her current strength could not be compared to her past, her perceptiveness and reaction speed had always been quite good. Yet, after this kid Qi Han had been investigating her in secret for so long, she hadn't discovered it at all!

After a long silence, Chu Liuyue finally said gloomily

"After not seeing you for over a year, your skills in hiding have certainly improved..."

A suspicious flush quickly flashed across the unburned half of Qi Han's face.

"Your Highness overpraises me! Qi Han still has many shortcomings!"

Chu Liuyue: "..."

This kid actually thought she was praising him!

However, looking at his face covered in scars, Chu Liuyue felt a pang of heartache.

If everything had still been fine...

"These scars... is there a way to remove them?"

Qi Han froze, seemingly not expecting her to suddenly change the subject. He touched his face and said

"Actually, it is quite good this way. Many people cannot recognize my identity, which makes doing things much more convenient."

Chu Liuyue suddenly remembered something.

"Wait! Could it be that because of the flames back then, I was—"

At that time, she had been consumed by grief and simply chose self-immolation, wanting to perish together with Jiang Yucheng and Shangguan Wan, releasing and burning all the power within her body.

How terrifying was the power of the flames produced by the burning of the Heavenly Scripture Original Veins?

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to deliver such a heavy blow to those two.

She just hadn't expected that it would also implicate Qi Han...

Such scars could not be treated with ordinary herbs, because the power of the Heavenly Scripture Original Veins must still remain within them.

If she could restore the Heavenly Scripture Original Veins, perhaps she could easily solve this problem.

Chu Liuyue rubbed her brow.

"Alright, since all of that has been said, then tell me—who was it that gave you news of Situ Xingchen and sent you here?"

Qi Han's body stiffened!

***

At the same moment, in the Imperial Palace.

The Youhe Hall was completely surrounded by bluish-white flames. The fire soared into the sky, nearly illuminating half the night sky!

The Imperial Guards and several experts outside were all attempting to break in!

But the flames produced by this Phosphorus Incense Powder were extremely violent; ordinary water was completely useless!

Seeing the fire grow larger and larger, everyone's mood became increasingly anxious.

Emperor Jiawen stood nearby, refusing to leave no matter how much the others tried to persuade him.

The bright, scorching firelight reflected on his face, making his expression appear even more somber!

"Your Majesty, please do not worry. A profound array has been laid around Youhe Hall again, and there is a heavy military defense! No one coming out from inside can escape successfully!"

Chu Ning, who had arrived later, pleaded earnestly.

Emperor Jiawen kept his hands behind his back, saying nothing, merely staring intently at the Youhe Hall.

No one knew what exactly he was worried about.

Seeing this, Chu Ning said no more and turned to rush to the very front once again, leading the Imperial Guards to strengthen the defense.

At this moment, Elder Zongye finally crossed through the flames and rushed into the main hall!

Just as he entered, he saw a person emerging from beneath the ground not far away!

It was none other than Situ Xingchen!

Elder Zongye was overjoyed and immediately rushed over.

"Xingchen!"

Hearing that familiar voice, Situ Xingchen immediately looked up.

"Elder Zongye!"

Only then did Elder Zongye see the bloodstains all over her face and body, and his expression changed drastically.

"What happened to you!?"

Upon getting closer, he realized that not only was Situ Xingchen's original power sealed, but her shoulders and ankles were also injured!

At this moment, she could not even walk normally!

Situ Xingchen's eyes were bloodshot, filled with deep resentment.

"It was... it was Chu Liuyue! She stole my things and beat me until I was injured like this! Elder Zongye, you must help me seek revenge!"

Elder Zongye was heartbroken and hurriedly said

"Don't worry! Once we get out, I will certainly not let her off!"

Situ Xingchen suddenly froze, and she grabbed his shoulder violently.

"No! That's not right! She just came out from below; you should have seen her!"

(End of Chapter)