Chapter 12: Su Qian

"Lu Chen, where are you going?"

Following the sound, Lu Chen got a clear look at the newcomer's appearance.

It turned out to be the master of Senior Sister Mei Qianxue, namely Su Qian from the Slaughter Qi Hall that day, Elder Su.

At this moment, a hint of joy was hidden on Su Qian's face.

Since sensing that Foundation Establishment disciple's aura that day, she has been thinking of ways to search for him.

Mei Qianxue, Gu Xiangxiang, and Gu Xiaoxiao, these three disciples, have also been inquiring about news these past few days.

I thought we wouldn't be able to find this Foundation Establishment disciple, but unexpectedly, after searching high and low, we found him without effort.

"Oh no, how did she find this?"

Regarding Mei Qianxue looking for him, Lu Chen had been wary since hearing her orders to Wang Qun at her residence that day.

Furthermore, given Mei Qianxue's tone and personality at the time, he easily associated her with her master, Su Qian.

At that time, he guessed that Su Qian was looking for him.

As for Elder Su, Lu Chen didn't know much about her.

But he was certain that her looking for him boded no good.

"Replying to Elder Su, I am currently completing the mission to hunt demon beasts."

Lu Chen forced himself to stay calm and gave a salute toward Su Qian's direction.

"Hunting demon beasts? What's the deal with Wang Qun's corpse over there?"

Su Qian's words were very light, yet to Lu Chen's ears they felt very heavy.

You should know, Wang Qun's corpse had already gone cold just now, and because of those earlier slashes, it was already unrecognizable.

Since she could identify his identity at first glance, she must have arrived here earlier.

Moreover, she likely witnessed the entirety of their fight.

Thinking of this, his heart tightened, but he maintained composure on the surface.

Afterward, he again clasped his hands, his tone somewhat respectful: "Replying to Elder Su, I was originally hunting demon beasts when Senior Brother Wang Qun suddenly appeared and attacked me without provocation."

"I only fought him in self-defense, but I never expected... an accident..."

Upon saying that, a light laugh came from Su Qian's side.

No need to say more; she naturally witnessed the whole thing.

It was precisely because she observed the intense demonic light when Lu Chen circulated his Spirit-Slaughter Dual Qi that she suspected him to be the disciple who had established a superior-grade Dao Foundation.

Therefore, she did not refute Lu Chen's explanation.

"Rest assured, I saw everything just now. After returning to the sect, if anyone tries to harm you because of this, you can freely come to me."

Su Qian said, slowly flying closer to Lu Chen.

Her sudden approach made Lu Chen feel a hint of danger.

But Lu Chen knew that, even if he used the Blood Escape Technique, facing a Condensed Spirit Realm Elder, he had absolutely no chance of escape.

"However, although I can bear the consequences for you,..."

Su Qian came before Lu Chen and gave him a look.

Just one glance, and Lu Chen understood her meaning, hastily clasping his hands again in salute.

"Elder, if you have any orders, the disciple will give it his all!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qian's expression changed slightly; the hidden gloom hadn't yet surfaced before being covered by a smile.

"If that's the case, then come back to the sect with me."

"After returning to the sect, I will spread the news that others will know Wang Qun was discovered by me when he sneak-attacked you, and that I killed him."

"Yes......"

Lu Chen listened to her words, a hint of caution flashing in his eyes.

Although what she said could indeed somewhat ease his situation, the better she treated him, the more it showed she had designs on him.

Every gift secretly had its price marked.

Senior Sister Mei is like that, the other senior sisters are like that, and this Elder Su is absolutely the same.

So, hearing these words, he wasn't pleased; instead, he became more cautious.

"However, Elder Su, before returning, could you let me first finish the mission?"

Lu Chen pointed to the azure leopards around him.

Su Qian glanced at those azure leopards, raised her jade hand slightly, and a burst of slaughter qi instantly swept out.

With a boom, the surrounding azure leopards were all slain.

Seeing her methods, Lu Chen's heart was greatly shaken.

This was the first time he had personally witnessed a Condensed Spirit Realm cultivator's attack.

"Condensed Spirit Realm cultivator, terrifying indeed......"

At the same time, he was glad he hadn't fled just now.

Otherwise, he would likely end up like those azure leopards.

Nevertheless, he also had a premonition that even if he didn't flee, his fate wouldn't be much better.

After picking up the needed demon beast bones, Lu Chen quickly followed Su Qian back to the sect.

At this moment at the sect gate, the several junior disciples who had followed Wang Qun earlier had already prepared a banquet, waiting for his return.

"Hey, you guys look, that seems to be Elder Su?"

"Indeed, why is she bringing a man? Isn't she usually the most hostile toward men?"

"Yes, back then a senior brother with outstanding talent wanted to become her disciple, but she outright refused."

"Senior Sister Mei's talent isn't as high as that senior brother's, yet Elder Su accepted her."

Later, that senior brother supposedly left the sect after his Dao Heart shattered, and after that there was no news of him......

What a pity.

Several people were chatting when they suddenly felt that the person behind Su Qian looked somewhat familiar.

No, the person behind Elder Su looks so much like Lu Chen!

How did Lu Chen come back with Elder Su? Where's Senior Brother Wang?

Oh no, I have a bad feeling.

In the air, Lu Chen also noticed those few people at the gate.

But he didn't pay them any mind; instead, because of Su Qian's matter, he became preoccupied.

I don't know where they'll take me.

This woman is far more complicated than she appears; I need to plan an escape route.

In just a quarter of an hour, Lu Chen went through every countermeasure he could think of.

Most of them were impractical, with only one still having a chance.

That is the Qi Luo Empress.

Although she is currently asleep, if we could wake her, she might have a solution.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen tried to sink his consciousness into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

But because he's nervous, he simply can't do that right now.

At this moment, Su Qian seemed to notice his abnormality.

Noticing he was preoccupied, Su Qian furrowed her brows, as if thinking of something.

However, her expression soon relaxed again.

Soon, the two arrived at Su Qian's exclusive residence on Elder Peak.

Looking at the house on the mountaintop, Lu Chen originally thought he would be taken there.

But unexpectedly, Su Qian changed course and flew toward another place.

As they flew, a hidden cave gradually came into view.

As the cave's appearance became clear, Lu Chen's unease grew stronger.

This crazy woman, is she perhaps lusting after my body!

What Lu Chen meant was not that kind of lust for dual cultivation.

But a craving for his Dao Foundation!

From the moment Su Qian just appeared, he knew his Dao Foundation matter was likely exposed.

Although she doesn't know that he has ascertained a supreme Dao Foundation, she also knows that what he has ascertained is certainly not an ordinary Dao Foundation.

Female Yama King...... if you don't wake up, I might just kick the bucket......