Lu Chen returned to Zhen Nan Prince Manor from the Deceit Suppression Bureau, and the bureau sent files regarding the wolf demonâs murders to the manor.
At this moment, Lu Chen sat in the pavilion of the West Wing Courtyard, perusing the files sent by the Deceit Suppression Bureau.
He glanced briefly at the people killed by the wolf demon, then closed his eyes, pondering deeply to see if these people had any commonalities.
However, after much contemplation, he still couldnât discern any similarities among them.
Their biggest commonality, if any, was that they all lived in the Capital city.
But this certainly couldnât be used as evidence of the wolf demonâs self-awareness, since the wolf demon was originally in the Capital city, and of course, it killed people there.
Just as Lu Chen was staring blankly at a table full of files, Zhou Youyou emerged from the room.
Zhou Youyou wore a light gown interwoven with pale goose-yellow and moon-white hues, with the hem embroidered with delicate spirit butterflies and entwined lotus patterns, the gauze fluttered gently like streaming light.
A soft satin belt of matching tones was tied around her waist, accentuating her slender figure.
Her ink-black hair was styled in a half bun, with the remaining locks cascading like a waterfall, adorned with a small, exquisite jade hairpin, making her appear especially charming and lovely.
She glanced at the files on the stone table and asked, "Werenât you guys investigating the village massacre by the evil spirits? Why are you now focusing on the wolf demon in the Capital city?"
Zhou Youyou had been staying at Zhen Nan Prince Manor and wasnât particularly aware of external happenings, not yet knowing that the wolf demon had been slain. She assumed Lu Chen was reviewing these files to track the wolf demon.
Upon hearing Zhou Youyouâs voice, Lu Chen snapped out of his trance.
Instinctively, he picked Zhou Youyouâs petite and adorable body onto his lap, letting his large hands wander over her.
Zhou Youyou had grown accustomed to this and did not resist, allowing Lu Chen to fondle her.
Lu Chen gazed at Zhou Youyouâs pretty face and said, "Are you sure the village massacre was not orchestrated by your Heavenly Fate Sect?"
Lu Chen had previously asked Zhou Youyou about this matter. Zhou Youyou mentioned she was unaware of any orders from their Sect Hierarch, indicating it likely wasnât their Heavenly Fate Sectâs doing.
Moreover, their current target was to fully integrate into human society, secretly livestock humans, enabling them to unknowingly become blood food, rather than openly slaughtering civilians.
At this moment, Zhou Youyou said, "At least before I left the Heavenly Fate Sect, our Sect Hierarch never issued such orders for a village massacre, and he indeed wishes to integrate into human society. Besides, our Sect Hierarch desires more refined and perfect blood food, rather than mere mortals without spiritual evil within them."
Yun Yudieâs primary purpose for livestock humans was to provide them growth space, continuously enhancing their strength before harvesting.
The stronger the humans, the tastier they are to her.
Those mere mortals without spiritual evil are unnecessary for harvesting.
Lu Chen believed Zhou Youyou wouldnât deceive him, indicating either the Heavenly Fate Sect is uninvolved in the village massacre, or certain mysterious figures from the sect are secretly slaughtering civilians, treating them as blood food.
Perhaps guessing Lu Chenâs thoughts, Zhou Youyou continued, "The Heavenly Fate Sectâs rules are strict; typically, the mysterious figures dare not defy the Sect Hierarchâs orders. Since our Sect Hierarch has forbidden random killings, those figures indeed wouldnât cause trouble everywhere, so this matter might have been done by other Earth Realm strange figures."
Lu Chen asked, "Do you have intelligence on those other Earth Realm strange figures?"
Zhou Youyou replied, "Since our Sect Hierarch escaped, she parted ways with those other Earth Realm strange figures."
After all, their ideologies differ. Those Earth Realm strange figures wish to annihilate all of Dazhou, turning everyone into blood food,
If they were truly to act, Yun Yudie would certainly stop them. From a benefit standpoint, the Heavenly Fate Sect and those Earth Realm strange figures are indeed opposing factions.
Lu Chen fell deep into thought; Zhou Youyou made valid points.
If so, the Heavenly Fate Sect can basically be ruled out.
If the village massacre wasnât executed by the Heavenly Fate Sect, itâs likely perpetrated by the other four Earth Realm strange figures, or by the Yellow Springs Sect.
But why would this low-profile Yellow Springs Sect commit such a massacre?
Donât they fear exposure to the public?
Or have they prepared themselves for re-emergence?
Lu Chen felt his thoughts were chaotic and decided against further baseless speculation.
With no leads, mere random guesswork would yield nothing.
But his gaze continued to scan the files on the stone table, and the courtyard fell into silence, occasionally punctuated by the chirping of birds.
Lu Chenâs restless hands instinctively wandered over Zhou Youyouâs tender body.
Seeing Lu Chenâs attention on the files, and his hands not behaving, Zhou Youyou pouted, an incorrigible philanderer he is.
At this point, Lu Chen suddenly recalled something and asked, "Do you have any intelligence regarding the Yellow Springs Sect?"
Zhou Youyou thought for a moment: "Iâve heard of the Yellow Springs Sect, but we have no intersections with them. Whether there is specific intelligence on the Yellow Springs Sect within the sect, I donât know, as I donât particularly focus on such things."
Though Zhou Youyou is the Left Protector of the Heavenly Fate Sect, she doesnât attend to everything; perhaps intelligence-gathering disciples collected information on the Yellow Springs Sect, but since she doesnât handle such matters, she is unaware of relevant details.
Seeing Zhou Youyou knew nothing, Lu Chen sighed softly.
Given the current situation, he might just have to take the initiative as bait to lure out the other Earth Realm strange figures.
But if those four Earth Realm strange figures remain motionless, thereâs no urgent need to capture them straight away.
The later they are sealed, the more time Zhen Nan Prince Manor gains for strong development.
Currently, Zhen Nan Prince Manorâs steward Wei Heng has headed to Guangling County and soon, Zhen Nan Prince Manor will be able to develop a 100,000-strong army.
Then, Zhen Nan Prince Manor will have sufficient strength to rival the Royal Family.
However, if things drag on indefinitely, Dazhouâs common folk will suffer.
Near the Capital city, 30 villagesâ people have already been massacred, and in remote Dazhou areas, God knows how many villages have been annihilated by mysterious entities.
Lu Chen pondered that the pressing issue is becoming stronger.
The best way is to transform the other mysterious Ancestors of the Strange from the Heavenly Fate Sect into his women once more, though humans and mysterious figures are inherently conflicted, wanting them to become his women again requires his strength to surpass theirs.
Or like Zhou Youyouâs one-sided attraction, albeit unlikely.
Zhou Youyouâs infatuation likely stems from some special reason; other Ancestors of the Strange probably wouldnât develop sudden feelings for him.