Chapter 2302: Chapter 1992: I Discovered a Way to Rapidly Advance My Realm in the Zhen Nan Prince Manor

Hearing Zeng Shuo’s words, Lu Chen was slightly taken aback.

Were those who were killed related to the Imperial Faction?

Doesn’t this imply that someone is removing the influence of the Imperial Faction?

The only one who might do such a thing is Pei Shuhua, the Empress Dowager.

Could it be that Pei Shuhua is behind the Yellow Springs Sect? Judging from the sect’s style, it indeed resembles the work of a female Ancestor of the Strange.

The sect’s low profile suggests they are trying to integrate into the human world, which aligns with the ideology of female Mysterians.

But if this Wolf Demon is backed by Pei Shuhua, then the village massacres probably have no connection to the Yellow Springs Sect.

The act of massacring villages is too conspicuous, and Pei Shuhua’s thoughts likely align with Yun Yudie’s. They need more exquisite and perfect blood sacrifices, not those mortals who don’t even possess spiritual evil.

With these thoughts, Lu Chen flipped through the booklet Zeng Shuo had brought, perusing it carefully.

The first booklet documented the interactions between the Wang Family and various ministers of the Imperial Faction.

The Deceit Suppression Bureau’s investigation was meticulous; it was evident from the booklet that the Wang Family’s relationships with the Imperial Faction were quite unusual.

Subsequently, Lu Chen opened the second booklet, which recorded interactions between the Wei Family and the Imperial Faction.

Like the Wang Family, the Wei Family also maintained very close ties with the Imperial Faction.

This makes it seem as if this Wolf Demon was indeed deliberately created by Pei Shuhua to eliminate the power of the Imperial Faction.

Seeing Lu Chen fixate on the booklet without speaking, Zeng Shuo cautiously asked, "Princely Heir, should we report this news to Prince Zhen Nan?"

This was secretly investigated by the Deceit Suppressing Guards under Zeng Shuo’s direction. They had yet to report it to the Deceit Suppression Bureau or inform Prince Zhen Nan. Only Lu Chen and those involved in the investigation knew.

Lu Chen thought for a moment, then said, "No need to report it for now."

This matter involves Pei Shuhua, and since Pei Shuhua is his future woman, if someone were to investigate and discover Pei Shuhua as a Mysterian, it would be difficult to manage. He just needs to inform Prince Zhen Nan privately, and redirect his attention back to the village massacres, no need to investigate the Yellow Springs Sect further.

But doing so temporarily loses their direction of investigation.

If neither the Heavenly Fate Sect nor the Yellow Springs Sect were behind the village massacres, then who was?

Now there isn’t a single clue; it’ll end up dragging on indefinitely.

Even though Lu Chen sympathized with the civilians massacred by the Mysterians or Evil Spirits, he wouldn’t risk his life for it.

If he left the Capital city, there’s indeed a possibility of luring out some Earth Realm Mysterian beings, but it would be dangerous for him. If the Earth Realm Strong Persons of Zhen Nan Prince Manor failed to protect him, he’d be done for.

The best strategy is to quickly enhance his abilities. Once he reaches the Earth Realm in power, he can leave the Capital city and act as bait to lure out the Mysterians.

Then, even in the face of danger, he’ll have the means to protect himself.

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After returning to the residence the Heavenly Fate Sect purchased in the Capital city, Zhou Youyou stayed in her room.

Her room wasn’t large but was kept extremely tidy and serene, devoid of any gaudy decoration.

By the window was a so-called pear-wood desk, on which rested an inkstone, a stack of paper, and a purple brush, all impeccably clean.

At this moment, she sat upright on a simple wooden bed draped with plain veils, the material soft but not luxurious.

In the corner, a censer burned with a subtle scent, lightly wafting through the room, enhancing its tranquil and austere atmosphere.

Just then, a familiar voice emerged in the room: "Youyou, why did you stay at Zhen Nan Prince Manor for so long?"

Upon hearing the voice, Zhou Youyou abruptly opened her eyes and looked toward the door.

A silhouette stood in the room, a woman in a red gown with a slender and tall silhouette, poised like solitary bamboo under the moonlight.

A gentle breeze stirred, caressing the strands of hair beside her face, yet her gaze remained fixed on Zhou Youyou on the bed, expression unfeeling, as if devoid of emotion.

Zhou Xiaoxiao initially thought Zhou Youyou had been sealed by Zhen Nan Prince Manor. Instead, upon arriving in the Capital city, she learned Zhou Youyou had left the Manor. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Upon hearing this news, she immediately went to the residence where Zhou Youyou stayed and felt slightly relieved seeing her sitting unharmed on the bed.

However, she remained curious about why Zhou Youyou had only just emerged now.

If her identity were indeed discovered by Lu Chen, the Zhen Nan Prince Manor shouldn’t have released her.

Seeing Zhou Xiaoxiao’s scrutinizing eyes, Zhou Youyou felt momentarily guilty, her head slightly lowered, unable to meet Xiaoxiao’s gaze.

Observing Zhou Youyou’s guilty demeanor, Xiaoxiao became even more suspicious, wondering if Youyou’s release from the Zhen Nan Prince Manor involved some conspiracy.

Could it be that her sister had betrayed the Heavenly Fate Sect?

At that moment, Zhou Youyou spoke, "Sister, I discovered a method to rapidly increase one’s realm at the Zhen Nan Prince Manor."

As she spoke, a flush of red appeared on Zhou Youyou’s cheeks, and her ears grew slightly warm.

Seeing Youyou avoiding directly answering her question and instead mentioning a realm-enhancing method at Zhen Nan Prince Manor, Xiaoxiao grew more skeptical, suspecting that Youyou might have already betrayed the Heavenly Fate Sect, and her words were merely a diversion.

However, Xiaoxiao refrained from pressing further, instead inquiring, "A method to enhance realm? Tell me, what method could enhance our realm?"

Zhou Youyou got off the bed and released her aura, an overwhelming deceitful evil engulfed the room.

Sensing the oppressively superior aura from Youyou, Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but feel her mind jolt.

When Youyou had left the Heavenly Fate Sect, both were at the Early-stage Xuan Realm.

But now, Youyou had already advanced to the Mid-stage Xuan Realm in just a few short months.

Their kind of Mysterian beings usually needed to devour large quantities of blood food, and it had to be of high quality to increase their realm.

The higher the realm, the higher the quality of blood food required; at their level, mortal blood food no longer sufficed to boost their realm.

If cultivated normally, advancing from Early-stage Xuan Realm to Mid-stage Xuan Realm would need a considerable amount of time.

Somewhat incredulously, Xiaoxiao said, "This... how is it possible?"

Now, Xiaoxiao believed Youyou’s claim that Zhen Nan Prince Manor possessed a method to raise one’s realm.

But besides devouring blood food, what other method could rapidly boost a Mysterian’s realm? Xiaoxiao grew curious.

Noticing her sister’s disbelief, Youyou thought it was sufficient. She withdrew the rampant deceitful evil in the room and said, "Sister, do you believe me now?"

Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, "Is this why you haven’t left Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"

Youyou nodded lightly, adding, "That method is somewhat peculiar; using it to enhance one’s realm means one cannot leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor briefly."

Xiaoxiao directly asked, "What exactly is the method? Why don’t you dare tell me directly?"

Seeing Youyou’s evasive gaze and hesitant words, Xiaoxiao instantly understood that the method in question must have some issues.