Chapter 830 – The Stalker from Another World (1)
“Monster?” Jiang Pengji’s gaze shifted, her right hand tightening into a fist, her tone laced with murderous intent, “I’ve heard my father mention that monster… It’s said to be the culprit behind my mother’s death. Unfortunately, she has connections everywhere and extraordinary abilities, leaving my father powerless against her…”
Xie Qian quietly observed Jiang Pengji’s reaction, realizing she knew more than just a little detail.
Liu Zhi was quite reckless, sharing such crucial information with a child. Was he not afraid she might impulsively do something foolish?
Xie Qian had never revealed the truth about Li Yun’s mother’s death to his child, fearing the same impulsive folly.
That monster was truly formidable; even the wise claimed—
Ordinary mortals couldn’t even harm a hair of that monster!
To put it bluntly, going after it was just courting death!
“Rather than saying this person has connections everywhere, it would be more accurate to say she has powerful allies…” Xie Qian sneered, his eyes filled with evident disdain, “Her skill in seducing and bewitching is unmatched, perhaps even unrivaled in this world.”
Jiang Pengji nodded in agreement, chuckling, “Since ancient times, heroes have found it hard to resist beautiful women. If even the heroes among men can be fooled, what chance do ordinary men have? They’re lost and confused. I’m just a little curious… My father said that monster has methods surpassing common imagination, akin to the likes of Daji, the seductress. Why hasn’t a powerful figure dealt with her?”
From the information gathered, it was known that this world lacked celestial arts, but there were indeed methods that surpassed common understanding.
For instance, Master Liaochen from the Hejian Buddhist Temple could discern fates and fortunes, rivaling the charlatans.
Xie Qian furrowed his brow; Jiang Pengji’s question had puzzled him for a long time.
“In these years, I’ve quietly sought out many hermits and wise ones, and I’ve learned a bit of the truth,” Xie Qian revealed. “When I discovered that my wife was possessed by that monster, I immediately thought of the ancient tale of the fox demon taking over Su Daji’s body. Before that, I didn’t believe in those meddling gods and spirits, but standing before my utterly unfamiliar wife, I had no choice but to believe. Unable to do anything, I sought assistance from a master in secret.”
Xie Qian had enlisted the help of Master Liaochen, but alas, the information leaked and alarmed the monster, bringing death upon him and his son.
“My father mentioned you sought Master Liaochen,” Jiang Pengji said.
Xie Qian forced a smile and nodded, “Indeed, it was Master Liaochen.”
Unfortunately, he hadn’t even met Master Liaochen before the monster realized his intentions and ambushed him, leaving him gravely injured.
Later, when encountering bandits, Xie Qian had no choice but to risk everything, jumping off a cliff with his infant son in his arms.
Fortunately, he won the gamble; the vines and branches at the cliff’s edge saved their lives.
Jiang Pengji happened to be live streaming when Xie Qian first appeared, and many viewers commented on how charming this uncle was.
As the audience quietly admired his looks, the conversation between the two caused the barrage of comments on the live screen to shift in unison.
【Atlantis】: Does this mean that Xie Qian discovered his wife was possessed by someone from another world? Amazing, my ancient man!
【Famous by Combat】: Isn’t that normal? After all, they share a bed; how could he not notice?
【Yan Riyuan】: I’m feeling a bit confused. Could someone explain what’s going on here?
【Chop Hands and Feet】: Do you all remember there’s another girl from another world? According to previous streams, this girl possessed Xie Qian’s wife, and when discovered, she intended to kill both Xie Qian and the infant Han Mei. Thankfully, they survived and are now seeking revenge!
【Golden Kumquat Lemon Juice】: This… being transported to another world isn’t something one can control, right? But that girl from another world is truly over the line—she took someone else’s wife’s body and wanted to kill the husband and son! But Xie Qian also wants to kill her; if I were her, I’d rather stay alive and deal with the guilt. Survival is instinct, right?
【Liang Pin Pu Zi】: I think this can’t be simplified; anyone would want to live, but the actions of that girl from another world are indeed excessive. From what we know, she not only sought to kill Xie Qian and his son but also harmed the streamer’s mother and two elder brothers. Remember Liu Huan, the illegitimate daughter of the Liu family? According to a great analysis, she is the daughter of the girl from another world and Changshou Wang. Remember Wu Ma Jun, her husband? He’s the son of the girl from another world and the Emperor of Dongqing. Key point: these two half-siblings were born using the body of Xie Qian’s wife, Wang Huijun. Anyone would feel disgusted if it happened to them!
The comments erupted into heated discussions, with many viewers recalling the previous attempt on Jiang Pengji’s life by the girl from another world, shivers running down their spines.
From Xie Qian and the original Wang Huijun’s perspective, this girl from another world had invaded their bodies, attempting to kill the original’s beloved husband and son while entangling with countless men, resulting in two cursed offspring. Who wouldn’t feel repulsed?
Xie Qian was oblivious to the audience’s chatter.
He continued, “I initially wanted to seek Master Liaochen’s help, but that monster was too strong and anticipated my plans… Later, by sheer coincidence, I encountered another master. This individual informed me that the monster had an extraordinary background, likely from another world, capable of disrupting the ordained fate. He also mentioned that many masters had noticed something unusual, but the monster’s abilities were mysterious, excelling in concealment. If it hadn’t fully developed, there might have been a way to deal with it. But now, after all these years, it has become entrenched and nearly impossible to eradicate.”
In this world, these so-called enlightened masters were merely skilled frauds; they could calculate and predict but could not fight.
The fate of the girl from another world was not of this realm, and they couldn’t decipher her destiny, let alone find her.
“From another world?”
Xie Qian sighed, “Yes, from another world, perhaps a malevolent spirit.”
Jiang Pengji’s eyes sparkled with realization as she noticed something odd.
Liu Zhi had a rough idea of the girl from another world’s whereabouts, as he had the power and influence to send people for reconnaissance.
Yet Xie Qian was a lone wolf, stripped of power and renounced by the Xie clan; how could he be so certain the girl from another world was in the Zhong Zhao Palace?
“I have a question, how do you know the monster is mingling in the Zhong Zhao Palace? Did a master tell you that?”
“The master didn’t tell me, but he gave me this…”
Xie Qian pulled out an object from his robe, revealing a jade pendant shaped like a yin-yang fish.
Jiang Pengji stepped forward to take it. It was palm-sized, warm to the touch, smooth and delicate, clearly a rare kind of warm jade.
The key point was that the pendant was quite unique, half black and half white, the black so pure and the white so shiny.
“What is this?”
“A master said this is a burial artifact of the former prime minister, Huangfu Xiu.”
