Chapter 841: Unlocking New Strategies!
"What are you thinking about, Wen Susu? Why the sly smile?" Ye Wenxin couldn't read minds, but seeing Wen Susu's mischievous grin, she knew something devious was brewing in her thoughts.
"Nothing, just reminiscing about the Peach Blossom Immortal's romantic exploits. Imagine, someone like her descending to the mortal realm—what could possibly be her reason?" Wen Susu continued, seemingly nudging Ye Wenxin to speculate on the Immortal's intentions.
"You mentioned romantic exploits, so obviously, she’s here to find women. And if it's someone like the Peach Blossom Immortal, she'd seek out the most beautiful women," Ye Wenxin replied, feeling an unsettling sense of urgency at the thought of Feng Ya, the current most beautiful woman, being her target.
"Not just beautiful ones—women with talent, character, all would attract the Immortal's admiration. Doesn't that remind you of someone?" Wen Susu's knowing smile lingered, hinting at Long Qingyue and Liu Churan, both distinct in their personalities.
Ye Wenxin's eyes betrayed her rising anger, and Wen Susu chuckled, "That's more like Gu Qingcheng. If you can kill thousands, you can certainly take down this celestial being." Wen Susu continued to provoke, hoping to prevent the Peach Blossom Immortal's parts from reuniting and disrupting the world's order.
"Oh? You speak as if you have a grudge against her," Ye Wenxin noted Wen Susu's urgency, hinting at hidden motives. During the peach toxin incident, after discovering she could draw the toxin from Jin Xiaoqin, Ye Wenxin began to doubt Wen Susu's honesty.
Though the Heavenly Book was renowned for its inability to lie, Wen Susu's past with Luo Mo raised suspicions of her moral corruption. Even without solid evidence, Ye Wenxin harbored doubts.
"A thousand years ago, I was merely a book. As the Heavenly Book, how could I hold a grudge against a human?" Wen Susu replied calmly, yet her composure seemed to mask turbulent emotions. Her stiff demeanor and slightly unnatural speech further fueled Ye Wenxin’s skepticism.
Without mind-reading abilities, Ye Wenxin, once a demon lord, had seen enough villains to discern truth from deceit.
"You don't believe me?" Wen Susu realized her eagerness had aroused Ye Wenxin's suspicion.
Ye Wenxin smiled faintly, "Why not? You're the Heavenly Book; everyone knows you can't lie without facing divine punishment."
They locked eyes, each searching for trust. Yet, beneath the surface lay complex undercurrents, not of love but something deeper.
Silence fell again. As the bath water cooled, Ye Wenxin said, "I should continue my bath. Thank you, Heavenly Book, for clearing things up today."
Wen Susu showed no interest in watching further and muttered for Ye Wenxin to return the book pages before disappearing.
Peace returned to the room, with Jian Gui and the combined furballs, now Liuli, standing by. Ye Wenxin pondered and asked Liuli, "Can you track the Peach Blossom Immortal?"
Liuli shook its head, "The peach blossom demon was with us long enough to recognize all our scents. If we approach, it’ll know instantly."
Though disappointed, Ye Wenxin wasn't surprised. Then she remembered Snow Maiden's request to find the Peach Blossom Immortal. Perhaps a stronger approach was needed?
