Remer's true colors were revealed

It wasn't that Han Tian hadn't told anyone; he had told Cang Jingqi.

Han Jiang doesn't believe that Cang Jingqi is really a cannon fodder character like her.

Han Jiang died early in the original book and was indeed an insignificant character, but Cang Jingqi participated in almost every major plot.

In Wen Xu's description, two important plot points are known: the three sects' treasure hunt and the upcoming desert journey. Cang Jingqi is involved in both.

Han Jiang, with her preconceived notions, believed that Cang Jingqi was a good person.

Could it be that Cang Jingmo, the male lead, is a villain?

That said, Han Jiang has never seen two shadowy figures appear alongside Cang Jingqi at the same time. At most, there has only been one shadowy figure confronting Cang Jingqi.

Furthermore, a certain shadowy figure seemed very curious about her relationship with Cang Jingqi, which made Han Jiang wonder if they were actually in cahoots.

Lei Ao placed a jar-like container above Han Jiang's head.

He began chanting incantations, causing the container to shake violently. A surge of power emanated from the container, hovering near Han Jiang's head. The magic array beneath him flickered faintly, pulsating in rhythm with that power like breathing.

This plot point wasn't in the original book, so there's bound to be a turning point.

Han Jiang comforted himself in this way. The Han Jiang in the original book died long ago; how could he possibly have undergone a transformation from human to demon?

A loud explosion came from above the cave, forcing the formation to stop.

The mountain collapsed, exposing half of the cave to the starry sky.

The huge cloud of dust blinded Remer, who coughed repeatedly. Lei Ao immediately stopped the transformation and went to check on Remer's condition.

The power returned to the container, and the light of the array dimmed.

Hanjiang tried to straighten his upper body, wanting to see the current situation clearly.

A folding fan flew in, swirling around Han Jiang, and untied the ropes binding him.

She jumped off the stone platform and shouted, "Cang Jingqi! Grab Lei Mo!"

Lei Ao tried to cover Lei Mo's escape, but Han Tian blocked his way and knocked him to the ground with a sword.

Two people dressed in purple huddled together, looking around in terror.

Remer's figure shrank smaller and smaller, like a crumpled ball, hiding behind Lei Ao.

"It's too late, it's too late..." Remer muttered to himself.

Lei Ao charged at Han Tian and Cang Jingqi with all his might once again, throwing out two smoke talismans.

Remer then fled from behind in the direction of Hanjiang!

"Han Xiaoman!" Cang Jingqi threw out his folding fan again.

The folding fan was placed in front of the person to shield them from the cold.

Seeing this, Remer had no choice but to abandon his intention to take Han Jiang hostage and instead lunged at the jar-like container on the stone platform.

He smashed the container, and power spilled out.

Just like Lei Ao had done, he chanted the incantation, and a mist-like power gradually entered Lei Mo's body.

Han Jiang stood there blankly, when Cang Jingqi pulled him close, shielding him behind him.

"Xiaoman, are you alright?" Hantian asked.

When Han Jiang turned around, Lei Ao had already died under the Han Tian Sword.

Han Jiang shook his head: "It's nothing."

"Han Tian, ​​let your disciple go first!" Cang Jing scoffed. "Lei Mo is drawing demonic energy into his body!"

Han Jiang was sent out of the cave by Han Tian using his spiritual power and was caught by Wen Xu who came after hearing the noise.

She stepped onto the warm sword and gradually flew away from the cave.

Many disciples came out to watch, but were reprimanded by Elder Chicheng and sent back.

Having absorbed demonic energy, Remer was like a wild beast. His previously weak body once again erupted with astonishing power, and he fought Cang Jingqi and Han Tian to a standstill.

Wen Xu explained to Han Jiang: "The original work did not mention how Remer broke out. It only said that Elder Remer needed the Tranquility Pearl, and then the male and female protagonists went to the desert to find it. As for why it was the male and female protagonists, it was not explained."

"Didn't the original work say anything about it?"

"Hmm. It's a nonsensical old-fashioned novel of about 100,000 words, with a plot that lacks logic and coherence. But since we've entered the world of the book, the timeline can't jump forward, so the system must have filled in the plot's logic to make everything reasonable."

Han Jiang said, "Then at least we know why Remer needs the Tranquility Pearl. He's currently in a frenzied state, just like the children of Yinzhou, and only the Tranquility Pearl can calm him down."

After thinking for a moment, Han Jiang added, "But if Han Tian kills Lei Mo, then there's no need for the Tranquility Pearl, right?"

Wen Xu said, "The major plot points will not change. Just like the Three Gates Treasure Hunt will not be canceled, the Desert Journey will definitely come. Besides, Han Tian cannot kill Lei Mo, and the human-demon transformation is related to the rebels."

"Who exactly are the demon rebels?"

"I don't know either, the book just says they are rebels."

Han Jiang has gotten used to the fact that the original novel didn't say anything, after all, it's only 100,000 words long, what kind of plot could it explain? There are also descriptions of the strange love between the male and female protagonists.

The story they are experiencing now is mostly filled in by the system, rather than written in the book.

Akagi, along with two other elders, joined the battle and together they held Reimo back.

It wasn't until late at night that Han Tian sealed Lei Mo away.

Han Jiang saw Cang Jingqi emerge from the cave, so she grabbed Wen Xu's sleeve and made Wen Xu fly closer on his sword.

"Your Highness, is this resolved?" Han Jiang asked Cang Jingqi.

Cang Jingqi shrugged: "Lei Mo is ultimately an internal matter of your Four Provinces Sect, and it has little to do with me. Now that it's none of my business, I'm going back to the Demon Palace to sleep."

For some reason, Han Jiang felt that Cang Jingqi left in a hurry.

Wen Xu was about to leave when he heard Wen Wan call their names.

"You two, wait a moment." Wen Wan gestured for her to follow her.

After passing through mountains beyond mountains, Hanjiang entered the Hidden Cloud Palace for the first time.

Remer was already in the middle, and was delirious.

Withered arms limply supported his body, only the whites of his eyes were visible, and his mouth was slightly open as he breathed. His hair was scattered all over the ground, half white and half black, a truly horrifying sight.

Han Tianchao reached out to Han Jiang, inviting him to stand beside him.

Wen Xu stood next to Wen Wan.

Akagi cleared his throat: "Now, everyone who knows the situation is here."

Han Jiang wanted to mention Cang Jingqi, but Wen Wan immediately spoke up: "Lei Mo cannot be killed. We need information about the rebels. Anzhou is in chaos now, and even Mizhou is not safe, but we don't even know who the rebels are."

"I've made some progress, but I'm still waiting for new evidence," Han Tian said.

Han Jiang guessed that Han Tian wanted to say it was one of the princes of the Demon Clan. However, Han Tian trusted Cang Jingqi, Cang Jingmo was the most likely candidate for the next Demon Lord, and Cang Jingye had a close relationship with Feng Huo Ying Shuang Lou. No matter who it was, it wouldn't be a good outcome.

Han Tian could only wait for new evidence to emerge, or perhaps, he was waiting for Cang Jingqi's reply.

"Let's deal with the immediate problem first. With Remer in such a mad state, it's unlikely he can even speak. How can he possibly tell us anything about the rebels?" The one who asked this was a middle-aged man, Chao Yu, the fourth elder of the Four States Sect.

Han Jiang hadn't seen him much.

Han Tian said that Elder Chao Yu was in charge of the disciples' studies and was very busy.

No wonder, how could Han Jiang, who has never attended classes, have met the Fourth Elder?

Chi Cheng turned to Han Jiang: "Back in Yinzhou, Han Jiang and Wen Xu were involved in a case involving the transformation of a human into a demon, so I had Elder Wen Wan bring them here to discuss it. What are your thoughts?"

So that's how it is. The logic is right here. Han Jiang understood. If it weren't for the two time travelers' forceful intervention, the only people who knew about the Yinzhou case would be the male and female protagonists, which would then lead to the discovery of the Tranquilizing Pearl, and then the journey to the desert to find it.

Wen Xu briefly summarized everything that happened in the illusion of the mansion, emphasizing that Cang Jingmo was also a participant, while downplaying the roles of Han Jiang and Han Qi.

"I have already sent a letter to the Vermilion Bird Pavilion, and the Crimson Gold should arrive tomorrow." Akagi spoke of his disciple's name with great pride.

The elders discussed and agreed on the assignments, and took turns guarding Remer.

As Han Jiang walked out of Cangyun Hall, she caught a glimpse of Wen Xu giving her a "V" sign.

So far, everything is going smoothly.

On the way back to Hanshan, Hanjiang asked Hantian, "When Master left to investigate, did he find anything?"

"I re-invented the forbidden book section under Lei Mo's jurisdiction, and many books are missing, including all those related to human-demon transformation," Han Tian said. "Lei Mo entered a bottleneck period in his cultivation a few years ago and has been unable to break through, so he began to try various methods, including those found in the forbidden books. Lei Ao is an orphan taken in by Lei Mo and his most loyal disciple. Logically speaking, he should have left the Four Continents Sect three years ago, but he didn't. Instead, he continued to stay by Lei Mo's side and work for him."

Some methods in the forbidden book could indeed enhance his magical power, but they also caused irreparable damage to his body. As his life drew to a close, he learned that the transformation from human to demon could grant new life.

"Do those books mention anything about spiritual energy dissolution bodies?"

Han Tian's breath hitched: "Xiaoman..."

“Master, I’ve come to terms with it, so there’s no need to shy away from mentioning it.” Han Jiang could sense Han Tian’s worry, so he gave Han Tian a reassuring smile.

Han Tian nodded, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "No."

"But Remer knows I am a spirit energy disintegration body. That's why he captured me to perform the human-demon transformation."

"How could he know?" Han Tian was also surprised. "I have never told anyone!"

Han Jiang said in a hoarse voice, "You told His Highness."

This is the fact that Han Tian least wants to believe: Cang Jingqi is connected with the rebels and even colluded with Lei Mo to harm his own apprentice.

"Go back and get some rest," Han Tian sighed.

Han Jiang bowed and said, "This disciple will go back to rest now. Master, you should also rest early."

She also didn't want to doubt Cang Jingqi. In her interactions with Cang Jingqi, Han Jiang believed that Cang Jingqi's detached, spectator-like nature meant he might not be a participant, but he was very likely someone who knew about it.

"To know something and not report it makes you an accomplice." Han Jiang recalled what Cang Jingqi had once told her.

She touched the jade bracelet on her wrist; it was a gift from Cang Jingqi.

Cang Jingqi, what role do you play in all of this? And can I trust you?

As the cold front descends, I look up at the moon and let out a long sigh of relief.

Never mind, it's not important. Once she gets home, nothing here matters anymore.

As Han Jiang was clearing her mind, she entered the villa and saw a familiar figure standing at the entrance of Hanqi Villa.

Holding a folding fan, who else could it be but Cang Jingqi?

The lights in Hanqi's house were off; he was probably already asleep.

"What are you doing here?" Han Jiang struggled for a long time, even trying to convince herself that Cang Jingqi had come to see Han Qi, but Cang Jingqi kept looking at her, so she had to accept reality.

Cang Jing remained silent.

"Your Highness, isn't it impolite for you to be standing at the entrance of my junior sister's villa so late?" Han Jiang lowered his voice.

Cang Jing said, "Then let's go to the entrance of your villa."

After saying that, they walked to Hanjiang Villa.

"Cang Jingqi!" Didn't this person return to the Demon Palace? Why has he come back again?

The two stopped at the door.

"Why did you come back?" Han Jiang asked.

"Your junior sister has been depressed for a long time, hasn't she? Shouldn't she go out for a walk?" Cang Jingqi avoided answering, "For example, go to Manzhou."

The desert is in Manzhou.

"She won't go," Han Jiang added. "Neither will I."

Cang Jingqi has excellent eyesight; he can see very clearly even in the dark.

He could now see every expression on Han Jiang's face, and he could also see Han Jiang's bright eyes in the darkness.

Just like in the illusion, when we looked at each other.

"You still haven't answered me. Didn't you go back to the Demon Palace? What are you doing back here?"

"I got lost. I thought I was on my way home, but I took the wrong road." Cang Jingqi lied without batting an eye.

Seeing Han Jiang's disbelief, Cang Jingqi chuckled and said, "It's nothing, just came back to see how you're handling things. Go back to sleep, Han Xiaoman."

"Really?" Han Jiang walked into the villa with some doubt, while Cang Jingqi was still standing at the door.

"Really. Goodnight, Han Xiaoman."

No, it's fake, Han Xiaoman. I'm here to say goodnight to you.