Chapter 338: Decoding This Hunter's Game, Twist After Twist

However, the dark power "unmoved in heart"?

As Shen Qingli frowned, her hand gripping the Taiyi Divine Sword was already seized by Cang Pei.

That day, Shen Qingli nearly shattered the Three Pure Mystic Lady's divine ring—how could she possibly have been unprepared?

She couldn't resolve it, but behind her stood the Heavenly God Clan's He clan, and also that ageless He Tian Dou Mother.

Dark power, in Sheng Long Tian and the divine realm, was Shen Qingli's unique power, unheard of by most—but not in Three Pure Heaven.

Therefore, the Three Pure Mystic Lady, while grooming, upon hearing that Cang Pei had been slain again, was neither surprised nor worried: "It seems he still hasn't disguised himself properly; fortunately, the Maple Forest Manor already has a Dark Origin Suppression Array set up."

"The Mystic Lady's foresight ensures success," the maidservant wholeheartedly believed.

Whatever the Heavenly God Clan wishes to hunt down, what could fail?

According to the maidservant's knowledge, never! No matter how extraordinary the target, as long as it arouses any Heavenly God Clan's "interest," it inevitably becomes prey on the hunting grounds, sure to be hunted—only the timing differs, with no exception.

The Undying Kingdom, the Feather Nation, the survivors guarding Fusang, …

It cycles endlessly, depending solely on whether the Heavenly God Clan is interested and wants it.

Therefore, the maidservant who serves beneath the Three Pure Mystic Lady's feet never dares to defy, nor even to look, ask, or speak more.

Yet the Three Pure Mystic Lady once suffered a great loss at Shen Qingli's hands, nearly losing her divine ring—something she would never tell her subordinates, but she wisely reported it to the clan chief.

The Three Pure Mystic Lady still remembers——

That day's clan chief sighed with feeling, "Darkness."

"Darkness?" the Three Pure Mystic Lady recalled the clan annals, "The power of the Dark clan?"

"Not bad, no wonder the Ancestor of Heavenly Purity left that prophecy." He Tian Dou Mother spoke with deep meaning.

The Three Pure Mystic Lady still didn't understand, but He Tian Dou Mother already opened her palm and gave her a sealing formation.

"Set this formation within the Maple Forest Manor, and it can suppress the dark power." He Tian Dou Mother easily provided the solution.

In other words, the moment Shen Qingli stepped into the Maple Forest Manor, she had already fallen into the trap, so she could never kill Cang Pei.

The primordial purple qi of the Taiyi Divine Sword had been forced out by Cang Pei! Those inch‑by‑inch severed meridians, bones, even viscera, were healing and restoring at an unprecedented speed.

Shen Qingli didn't understand! She had just activated the Dark Power Pupil not long ago, and it was fine then—how could it now be unusable?

"Doubting?" Cang Pei asked, gently stroking her brows and eyes.

Shen Qingli shoved him away! Since she couldn't kill him, there was no need to keep acting.

But Cang Pei grabbed her wrist and pressed her against his chest again.

Shen Qingli's eyes darkened! Cang Pei said, "Behave, don't force me to ruin your cultivation. You know I never want to hurt you."

Shen Qingli clenched both fists! She knew Cang Pei couldn't be merciful; she still had to be sensible, or she'd truly be crippled.

Seeing her heed the advice, Cang Pei reached out to unfasten her clenched fists, gently rubbing and flattening them, as if smoothing her hard bones, "That's right."

"How did you realize I'm not his?" Cang Pei wondered, whether it was because she knew him exceptionally well that she could tell he wasn't Di Jin.

Too bad, he was destined to be disappointed.

"If the tea is truly as you say, Ah Jin would let me drink it all."

"?" Cang Pei hadn't reacted yet.

"You drink more than I do." Shen Qingli informed.

This is actually just a tiny flaw; despite Cang Pei's flawless imitation, it perfectly answered all her questions.

But her Ah Jin—how could she mistake him? Beneath all that perfection lay only deliberate artifice.

Ah Jin would give her all the good things he could obtain; it was so in Sheng Long Tian, after becoming a Buddha in the Buddhist realm, and still so upon arriving in Three Pure Heaven, even at departure he would give her all his possessions.

And there's one more crucial point!

If it truly is Ah Jin.

He would only go to where she stays to find her, never letting her come see him.

He had said, "I will always obediently return to your side."

It was so in Sheng Long Tian, likewise in the divine realm; if she hadn't forbidden him from coming again forcibly, she believed that even if he went to Taiqing Dian, he would still always return to her side.

He never let her go look for him; he only had her wait for him, waiting for him to dispel danger and difficulty before coming to her side, always thus.

So from the moment she first saw "Di Jin," Shen Qingli knew it wasn't "him," at least not the normal him; the more contact, the more problems naturally arose.

Yet she couldn't possibly tell Cang Pei every detail; she also wanted to know, "How is my dark power sealed? Does this manor have a problem? Why isn't it sealed the moment one enters?"

"Because at first, this seal wasn't activated; I wanted to gain your trust—I couldn't let you notice the problem right away." After soothing one of Cang Pei's hands, he then unfurled Shen Qingli's other clenched fist.

"Since you already have a way to deal with me, why pretend to be Ah Jin? Now, change your face back!" Shen Qingli couldn't bear to see Cang Pei still wearing Di Jin's face—he didn't deserve it!

"I'm afraid not." Cang Pei chuckled lightly, poured another cup of "tea water," personally feeding it to Shen Qingli's lips, "You haven't drunk it yet, have you? Be good and drink it down, or I'll have to act on that little fat beast outside."

Shen Qingli lowered her gaze, yet still opened her mouth.

Cang Pei satisfiedly stroked her nape!

Shen Qingli got goosebumps, disgusting!

"What about my older brother?"

Shen Qingli wanted to know whether her older brother was truly still alive!

Her older brother is too genuine—could he also just be a ploy of the Heavenly God Clan?

"He should indeed be alive; he originally worked as a miner on the Three Pure Mine, but fled the vein before you arrived in Three Pure Heaven. Your older brother also has some real talent." Cang Pei knew a bit about Shen Qinghuang's past, and had to admit, the Shen family had something going for them.

This answer let Shen Qingli's anxious heart relax; her older brother was still alive! Truly still alive—that was enough, she would surely find him.

This trip wasn't in vain either.

This disgust wasn't suffered in vain either.

"Come, have another cup."

Cang Pei once again fed Shen Qingli tea water.

But Shen Qingli no longer intended to drink; it was her turn to strike back!

She swallowed the invisibility herb under her tongue! She directly disappeared in Cang Pei's arms.

Cang Pei just watched helplessly as this living person suddenly vanished!

Anyone would be stunned for a moment!

It's just this moment……

Shen Qingli was no longer locked onto by him, and instantly entered the space.

Outside, Jiu Li was also summoned back by her at this moment!

One person and one beast disappeared in succession!

Almost at the same time, the Three Pure Mystic Maiden received the news.

"What did you say!"

The Three Pure Mystic Maiden simply couldn't believe it!

In such a deadlock, Shen Qingli actually could still solve it!?

At that very moment, she suddenly recalled the clan chief's instructions——

If Shen Qingli could still escape, it might not be an escape; immediately seal Maple Grove Manor!

The Three Pure Mystic Maiden, without a word, immediately appeared in Maple Grove Manor, "Seal Maple Grove Manor!"

With this order, the entire Maple Grove Manor was immediately sealed off, inside and out, three layers deep.

Cang Pei had already risen, his face grim beyond words! He had her in his grasp, yet suddenly she was gone—no one could accept it, especially someone like Cang Pei.

He had already caught her twice! Both times she slipped away again.

"What's going on?" the Three Pure Mystic Maiden also questioned!

How would Cang Pei know? But he calmed down and began investigating the spot where she had just been sitting!

The Three Pure Mystic Maiden's actions made him think of a possibility: "She used an illusion technique, appearing to 'disappear' but actually not?"

No wonder scholars have sharp minds!

The Three Pure Mystic Maiden already nodded, "That's right; the clan chief instructed that if she could still escape, we must seal Maple Grove Manor, indicating she's definitely still inside! It's just what secret method she used to achieve invisibility, breath concealment, and spirit concealment."

Last time in the mine pit, she suffered a loss at the hands of Heavenly Fighting Mother! So even if she actually thought only Di Jin could pull off such a method, what if?

Thus she had this instruction from Heavenly Fighting Mother.

The success and monopoly of the Heavenly God Clan have never relied solely on overwhelming strength.

They have long lifespans, plenty of patience; and in their endless years they have accumulated much experience, knowing that the world is vast and indeed full of wonders.

Shen Qingli, a woman who could captivate the Heavenly Ruling Junior Venerable; a woman who could make the Heavenly Clarity Ancestor set aside his old face to protect her. She has some talent, which is only natural.

Too bad, after suffering a loss, Heavenly Fighting Mother grew wiser, and Shen Qingli is no different! Last time she suffered the loss of being unable to escape, nearly getting caught red-handed; can she still stay here this time?

Definitely not! Having swallowed the invisibility herb, as soon as Cang Pei stood up, she re-emerged from the space, slipped away—where would she still be trapped in Maple Grove Manor?

But Jiu Li was quite anxious, sending a mental call from within the space: "A Li, A Li! Have you gotten out?"

"I'm out, don't worry." Shen Qingli glanced back at the Maple Grove Manor surrounded by three layers inside and out, and became even more cautious!

The Heavenly God Clan is far stronger than any of her previous opponents! Moreover, they are cautious and thorough; she cannot afford to make the slightest mistake.

"Then that's good." Jiu Li relaxed.

Shen Qingli, relying on the lingering effect of the invisibility herb, quickly returned to Guest Island according to her memory.

As long as she gets back! The He Clan surely wouldn't openly move against her.

The Grandmaster Uncle dared to bring her here; he must be confident.

However, the He Clan's blockade has already spread rapidly from Maple Grove Manor!

Shen Qingli, after breaking through two blockades, finally saw Guest Island; she only needed to go inside.

But just then——

Shen Qingli suddenly felt dizzy!

She, directly fell from the air!