Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1394: 1353 Escape from Peril

Chapter 1394: Chapter 1353 Escape from Peril

“It’s complicated. Some of them are traitors from the Miyamoto Family. They sold out their masters for personal gain, using the family’s secrets to trade for wealth and power. When discovered, they were thrown into the dungeon.”

“Others are infiltrators who sneaked in as spies. Once their cover was blown, they were also locked in the dungeon.”

Lu Chuan nodded thoughtfully and said, “No wonder… So, how do you usually torture them?”

“If Mr. Lu Chuan is curious, we can have someone perform a live demonstration for you. Actually, quite a number of people have such interests—enjoying the sight of others being tormented. As for the methods of torture, there are plenty. For instance, cutting a small incision on the body and inserting carnivorous worms inside it.”

“Or using scorching hot branding irons to leave irreparable marks on someone’s face. And then there’s another way—”

“Enough! Stop it. I’m not into that.”

Lu Chuan grew increasingly disgusted as he listened and hastily interrupted Gong Ben Jie.

“I can understand your feelings, Mr. Lu Chuan. But at times, such measures become necessary. Cruelty toward your enemies can serve as a deterrent and better protect your family.”

As they chatted, the two had already reached the deepest part of the dungeon. After showing his identification badge, Gong Ben Jie led the way into a cell.

Compared to the others—those damp, rough cells with nothing but straw on the ground—this particular cell was much better equipped. Not only did it have a bed, but even a sink and a toilet were installed.

The man sitting on the bed, staring blankly ahead without moving an inch, was clearly Lu Chuan’s target for this visit.

Seeing that the man wasn’t bound in chains, Lu Chuan couldn’t help but ask, “Why isn’t he restrained?”

“Here’s the thing, Mr. Lu Chuan. This disciple of the Yin Ghost Sect is very weak, barely stronger than an average adult. There’s no need to worry about him harming anyone. Instead, the restraints might end up injuring him.”

“I see.”

“Still, Mr. Lu Chuan, I hope you remain cautious when approaching him, just in case an accident occurs.”

“Understood.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, hiding mild disdain in his heart, and steadied himself as he approached the bed.

After about thirty seconds, the man finally seemed to notice Lu Chuan’s presence. He slowly raised his head, a flash of confusion passing through his deep green eyes.

“I… don’t recognize.”

“Tower Spirit, what’s his condition?”

“His soul has been forcefully tampered with, causing damage. This is indeed something the Earth Amulet is capable of.”

“Is there a way to repair it?”

The Tower Spirit replied truthfully, “I can’t, but she might be able to.”

Lu Chuan immediately understood who “she” referred to—it could only be Yun Yan.

Just the thought of his last unpleasant encounter with Yun Yan made Lu Chuan shudder involuntarily. He decisively shook his head.

Compared to the Nine Spirits Primordial Saint, Yun Yan was the real nightmare—she’d devour you whole, leaving not even bones behind!

“Forget it then…”

If he truly had no other choice, Yun Yan would be his last resort. But if at all possible, Lu Chuan would prefer to avoid dealing with that woman.

“Do you know your own name?”

“Tianyu… Kobe…”

“A member of the Kobe Family?”

Lu Chuan turned to look at Gong Ben Jie, but the latter simply shook his head.

“We’ve already contacted the Kobe Family. They don’t have any missing clan members, nor has anyone seen him before. His appearance hasn’t undergone any significant alterations, so he should be easy to identify.”

“That does make sense. Is there any way to figure out his identity then?”

“It’s very difficult. I’ve already sent people to investigate, but so far, there are no leads.”

“Second question: Do you know where the Yin Ghost Sect is hiding, and what did they do to you?”

Perhaps Lu Chuan’s questions were too complicated, as the man returned to his blank state, seemingly cut off from all external perception.

“Has he always been like this?”

This was nothing like Lu Chuan’s expectations—there was no way to communicate!

Lu Chuan had hoped to gather some intelligence, but how could he possibly do that now?

“We’ve tried many questions. Only a small portion gets any response, and even then, the same question won’t always get the same answer. However, after much trial and error, one thing is clear—there is something, or someone, that has escaped confinement. But who exactly it is, he hasn’t clarified.”

Hearing the words “escaped confinement,” Lu Chuan’s heart sank heavily.

“Are you certain? He specifically said ‘escaped confinement’ and not something else?”

“I’m certain. He’s given this answer several times.”

“This… this is impossible!”

Lu Chuan’s face turned deathly pale. After standing motionless for a moment, he left the dungeon without looking back.

Watching Lu Chuan’s hurried silhouette, Gong Ben Jie felt deeply puzzled but dared not question him. He could only report the matter to the Family Head as it was.

“You’re saying Mr. Lu Chuan left in a rush? Did he mention where he was going?”

“He didn’t. Mr. Lu Chuan didn’t volunteer the information, and I didn’t dare to ask.”

“Good. That Huaxia man is terrifying. It’s best not to provoke him lightly. You handled it well.”

“This is merely my duty, Family Head. However, should we follow up on this matter? For something that shook Mr. Lu Chuan so deeply, it’s likely not trivial.”

“There’s no need. The Miyamoto Family is short on manpower. Unless Mr. Lu Chuan brings it up himself, focus on reconstruction instead. And as for the location of the Yin Ghost Sect, continue attempting to extract useful information.”

“Understood.”

With the Family Head’s instructions given, Gong Ben Jie—ever the obedient subordinate of the Miyamoto Family—knew his place and said nothing further. He bowed in respect and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, outside the Miyamoto Family estate.

Lu Chuan was practically racing, heading for the volcano at full speed.

“Impossible. Absolutely impossible!”

Grand Elder Huang Quan had broken free?

How could this be possible!

Didn’t the Tower Spirit say the seal was still solid, leaving no chance for escape? There was no reason Grand Elder Huang Quan could leave the volcano unnoticed.

Lu Chuan’s mind refused to accept the possibility. But with things having progressed this far, unless it was Grand Elder Huang Quan himself, there was no feasible explanation for why the Yin Ghost Sect had suddenly mobilized from every corner, launching coordinated assaults on the major families.

As his thoughts became a jumbled mess, Lu Chuan’s composure wavered, his mindset growing increasingly unsteady.

By the time he reached the volcano and asked the Tower Spirit if any trace of Grand Elder Huang Quan’s presence remained, the Tower Spirit’s answer filled him with despair.

“He has escaped the seal.”

“How did he manage it? You clearly said last time that it was nearly impossible for him to break free!”

“Nearly impossible doesn’t mean completely impossible. The fact that he was able to send out even a fragment of himself proves there were already flaws in the seal. Moreover, for this escape, he paid a tremendous price—he sacrificed his entire physical body, leaving only his Divine Sense to flee the seal. That would have required immense resolve.”