Chapter 267: This Sword Is So Terrifying

"That is truly an eyesore!"

Who could imagine that a charming and enchanting beauty would throw herself into the arms of an old man? Uh, that doesn't seem impossible either.

It's just that the one before his eyes is a bit more special; the old man has a look of utter unwillingness, while the lady is full of zest, her scorching gaze almost as if she wants to devour him alive.

The two of them quickly became intertwined, and the scene was so eyesore-inducing that Shen Yu could hardly bear to watch; truly, human hearts are not what they once were, and morality has collapsed.

Waves of power surged from the old man's body into the woman's, yet it was like a clay ox entering the sea. The woman didn't seem to gain the slightest benefit, not even a ripple, which was quite strange.

No matter how one looked at it, this woman appeared to be an ordinary person, showing no signs of possessing any Martial Arts.

It couldn't be that she was hiding it too deeply; even when a person is devouring another's internal energy, she didn't reveal the slightest trace, which is simply impossible.

Since that is the case, where did the power forcibly devoured from the old man go? Even if it dissipated into the air, there should have been some disturbance.

Being unable to see through it is the biggest problem.

This old man also has some tricks up his sleeve, lasting much longer than Qiu Ziye. Who could have imagined that the Qiu Family of Santu City is merely a second-rate family, yet they actually have a Transcendence Realm expert holding down the fort.

It's just that this Transcendence Realm expert's foundation is unstable; in the end, they cannot compare to those who rely on their own genuine efforts.

Moreover, judging by this posture, it's uncertain if this so-called Transcendence Realm expert can even maintain their realm. When a woman turns ruthless, she is far stronger than a man.

While this eyesore-inducing great battle was taking place on one side, the Qiu Family Head, Qiu Zihe, quietly entered a very small secret room and took out a booklet from under the floorboards in the corner.

Sitting to one side, he seemed to be writing something in the booklet. After a long while, he closed the booklet and then walked out of the secret room.

Looking at the moonlight outside, Qiu Zihe let out a deep sigh. Then, as if having made some decision, he walked outside with a look of determination.

No sooner had the other party left than Shen Yu stepped into the secret room and opened the booklet left behind.

It was a bit different from what he had expected; this Qiu Family Head, Qiu Zihe, seemed to be writing a diary.

Who would have thought, this Qiu Family Head has such a hobby.

Soon, lines of rather unsightly handwriting fell into Shen Yu's eyes. It was clear that this Qiu Family Head's literary talent was truly unbearable to look at.

It was bad enough that the writing was poor, but the entire text was written in plain, colloquial language, and there were even a few typos; he was completely a rough, unrefined man.

Fortunately, the Qiu Family is a family of Martial Learning, not a family of literature; otherwise, with this level of ability, how could he have attained the position of Family Head.

It is also fortunate that their Qiu Family has a deep foundation, with people who could teach him hand-in-hand. Otherwise, he might not even be able to understand those Martial Learning manuals; it hasn't been easy for the Qiu Family to end up with such a Family Head.

"Jinglong Year 2, October 18th. Today, Qing Nan seemed to become a bit strange. She often hid to one side and talked to herself, as if speaking to someone, or as if she were afraid of something."

"A few days ago, we just went to Jingshan for an outing. Halfway through, Qing Nan disappeared for over an hour, and after she returned, she became a bit different."

"Could it be that she encountered something at Jingshan? But why didn't she tell me!"

"Jinglong Year 2, October 29th. Qing Nan has become increasingly like a stranger, as if she has turned into another person. And ever since returning from the Jingshan trip, she has refused to share a room with me."

"We are husband and wife; I know her best. But recently, I can very clearly feel that she has changed—not just in personality, but even her face has become increasingly charming, increasingly beautiful, and increasingly makes people feel afraid."

"Why, when I look at my own wedded wife, do I feel fear and unease!"

"Jinglong Year 2, December 9th. Some of the maids and songstresses in the house have suddenly died suddenly. These people had all served Grandfather before. The house is in a state of panic; no one dares to go and serve at Grandfather's place!"

"Jinglong Year 3, January 10th. I saw Qing Nan walk into the place where Grandfather is in seclusion, and she came out over an hour later with her clothes in disarray."

"Why, why, what have I ever done to wrong you!"

Spots of ink remained on the booklet, showing that Qiu Zihe was somewhat distraught at the time; he might have even had the heart to secretly grab a knife that night and hack those two people to death.

"Jinglong Year 3, February 19th. It is suddenly rumored in Santu City that a flower-plucking thief is running rampant. Families targeted by the flower-plucking thief cannot even find the bodies of the women in their households; there are rumors that these women have been left without even bones remaining."

"People have gone missing in the house again. Some say the Qiu Family has also been targeted by the flower-plucking thief. But I know, the Qiu Family's women were not targeted by a flower-plucking thief, but by Grandfather, who is in seclusion!"

"He is not in seclusion at all, but is deceiving everyone. He is that flower-plucking thief; he is the greatest thief in Santu City!"

"Jinglong Year 3, May 21st. Heavy rain fell from the sky, and I saw Qing Nan enter the place where Grandfather is in seclusion again. But on Grandfather's face, I only saw fear."

"He is afraid, afraid of Qing Nan!"

"Jinglong Year 3, September 6th. Qing Nan suddenly found me and asked me to kill her. She said she was almost unable to control herself. But then, a terrifying smile appeared on her face again."

"To this day, I cannot forget that smile; it makes one feel like a stranger, makes one feel fear, and makes one want to flee."

"The next moment, I felt dizzy, as if my body and even my thoughts were completely out of my own control. Then I heard Qing Nan's shouting and struggling; she seemed to be arguing with someone."

"In all these years, this is the first time I have heard her curse out loud. I can tell she is in great pain, yet I am powerless. I have never felt as powerless as I do today!"

"Since then, I have never been able to see the Qing Nan I knew. This current Qing Nan is another person. She harmed Qing Nan and wants to harm the entire Qiu Family. I absolutely will not allow it!"

"Jinglong Year 4, January. Why, why is this happening! Why has the Qiu Family become like this? Why would a dignified, prestigious family fall so low?"

"I don't know when it started, but the direct descendants of the Qiu Family have all become addicted to the Dual Cultivation Method, using any means necessary to improve themselves."

"Why has it all become like this? Why does this Qiu Family look so strange to me? Is the dignified Qiu Family going to produce nothing but flower-plucking thieves and libertines!"

"Ziye hasn't noticed yet; ignorance is also a blessing. I must find a way to make Ziye leave the Qiu Family immediately!"

"Jinglong Year 4, March 9th. I was wrong. Although Ziye doesn't know the truth, he is already deeply trapped in the Dual Cultivation Method. He secretly found someone with a special constitution and is cultivating them using drugs and secret techniques."

"After I found out about this, he even promised to share them with me. Heh, crazy—everyone in this family is crazy. The Qiu Family is finished!"

"If I want to survive, I can only pretend to be as crazy as they are. I must survive; only by surviving is there hope!"

Flipping through this booklet, there were originally a few pages in the middle, but they were torn out later. The next page goes directly to Jinglong Year 10.

"Jinglong Year 10, October 11th. I originally entrusted Sixian to the Great River Sword Sect; why has she returned? Who called her back!"

"Originally, it was Qing Nan who saw she was pitiful and adopted her, but I didn't expect her to have a special constitution, so I sent her away early, fearing she would be targeted."

"She shouldn't have come back. I can only pretend that I have long coveted her; only then can I protect her. Anyone who dares to lay a claw on Sixian, I will chop them all off!"

"Jinglong Year 11, May. Grandfather suddenly revealed that he wants Sixian to serve him. What should I do? Is it impossible to protect her after all!"

"Must I really use her as bait to do that thing? I seem to have no choice. I have wronged you, Sixian!"

The last line didn't even have a date, just a short line: "Let me be the one to end all of this, even if it means death. Sixian, as your father, I have failed you; I can only make it up to you in the next life!"

Closing the booklet, Shen Yu frowned slightly. If his guess was correct, Qiu Zihe is seeking death, and he is using Qiu Sixian as bait!