Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1467: 1426: Shadow

Chapter 1467: Chapter 1426: Shadow

This identity of Qin Tao certainly can’t be used anymore; having killed so many people and still being unscathed, it’s something impossible for a cultivator at the Golden Core Realm to achieve. The best outcome would be to let Qin Tao die amidst this power struggle.

As for whose identity Lu Chuan should assume…

Isn’t the Shadow the best choice?

Possessing the strength of the Nascent Soul and directly taking orders from Kong Zhaozhao.

“I don’t know either… the Shadow has never revealed his true face, probably only Father knows what he looks like.”

“Then it’s settled. I’ll find a way to locate the Shadow’s body and replace him. With my protection, you won’t have to worry about those thieves. As for the condition you promised me before, I’ve already thought it through.

Lead me to find and open the secret realm, that’s my condition. Whether you agree or not, take your time to think about it.”

After disguising Qin Tao’s body, Lu Chuan got up and left.

He must find the Shadow’s body before anyone else discovers it; otherwise, if suspicion is aroused, Lu Chuan may very well be exposed.

Fortunately, on his way down the mountain, Lu Chuan saw a fresh corpse, dressed in a black robe—the aura was undoubtedly that of the Shadow.

It seemed that he too had undergone a fierce battle, with menacing blood marks all over his body. Yet, he still dragged his battered body back to Little Frost Peak, intending to protect Kong Zhaozhao. Such loyalty is indeed rare.

Lu Chuan initially wanted to collect the Shadow’s body and return it to Kong Zhaozhao. After all, the Shadow had protected Kong Zhaozhao for nearly twenty years.

“However, someone like you who hides in the shadows without even a name probably doesn’t care much about reputation. I’ll bury you here, let you continue to guard this land, so it ends well.”

Burying the Shadow under Little Frost Peak, Lu Chuan initially thought of returning to Sky-Reaching Peak, but upon second thought, found there was nothing worth lingering for, so he returned the same way he came.

After dawn, several Law Transmission Elders and more than ten Enforcement Hall disciples came to investigate the change at Little Frost Peak, blocking the only path up the mountain completely. Fortunately, Lu Chuan had already donned black clothes, transforming into the Shadow, naturally not fearing exposure, walking straight through the crowd to stand before Kong Zhaozhao.

“Miss, everything has been resolved.”

“Mm…”

It must be said, Kong Zhaozhao’s acting was quite superb, with a touch of darkness at the corner of her eyes and a pale face, she portrayed that pitiful demeanor perfectly, evoking sympathy.

“Holy Daughter, do you know who these people are and why they have come?”

“Sorry, I really don’t know…”

“Could you please try to recall? It’s very important.”

“Recall what? What’s there to recall?”

Before Kong Zhaozhao could speak, Lu Chuan stepped in front of her, saying in a deep voice, “Such a big incident came out, and instead of investigating, you’re interrogating my lady! Let me ask you, how did so many people infiltrate the Penglai Immortal Sect? Why was no one aware? Is someone betraying the sect from within, enjoying the privileges of the Immortal Sect while giving thieves free passage?

With such a great disturbance last night, why did no one come to investigate? Now everyone is dead and you’re questioning my lady instead, what’s your intent?

One hundred plus Nascent Soul cultivators, don’t tell me you know nothing! Such a force could cause catastrophic damage to the entire Penglai Immortal Domain. What are you all doing?”

“This… Shadow, please calm down. Last night, we indeed noticed nothing unusual. As for the internal traitor you mentioned… I will investigate this matter as soon as possible.”

“Well, go and investigate quickly, what are you blocking at Little Frost Peak for? What is it? Do you think my lady is the culprit, or is it me who is the culprit?”

“We… certainly have no such intention.”

The Enforcement Hall elder sighed, helpless, but could only signal everyone to retreat.

No choice, the Shadow’s status is exceptional, even higher than them, the Law Transmission Elders. After all, he directly takes orders from the Sect Master and Kong Zhaozhao; anyone else, even the Vice Sect Leader, has no authority to command the Shadow.

His questioning indeed left everyone speechless.

“Hold on!”

“Shadow, is there anything else?”

“Aren’t you going to take away these corpses? What the hell does ‘investigate’ mean if you’re leaving so many clues here? Bunch of fools! Take them all away!”

“Yes, yes, I will have people clean up all the corpses on Little Frost Peak immediately.”

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Regarding last night, if you can’t give me a reasonable explanation, I see no need for this Enforcement Hall to exist!

When the Sect Master returns, I’ll be the first to demolish your Enforcement Hall!”

Hidden behind Lu Chuan, Kong Zhaozhao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Thanks to Lu Chuan, had she been the one answering those questions, she might really have let something slip.

Although Lu Chuan’s impersonation of the Shadow displayed an overly aggressive personality, given the circumstances of a hundred people besieging Little Frost Peak—it’s fortunate Kong Zhaozhao was unharmed—otherwise, the entire Penglai Immortal Sect would be turned upside down, who would have the mind to care about such details?

As everyone left, Lu Chuan smacked his lips and turned to look at Kong Zhaozhao, smiling wryly: “Did I act convincingly?”

“Not really… the Shadow would never be so aggressive. The Shadow speaks very little; most of the time, he’d directly draw his sword. I once asked him why, and the Shadow said he was bad at speaking, too lazy to reason with others; if it could be solved simply, there’s no need for lengthy discussions.”

“Really? I thought he talked a lot, every time he saw me, he just babbled on incessantly, it was so annoying.”

Lu Chuan rolled his eyes and was about to speak when he unexpectedly sighed.

“I found the Shadow’s body.”

“…Where?”

“I buried him at the foot of the mountain, I figure he would agree.”

“That’s good… that’s enough.”

To Kong Zhaozhao, the Shadow was an extremely unique presence.

Their interactions weren’t extensive, but he was the one who stayed by her side the longest, almost taking the place of the Sect Master father, accompanying her from childhood to adulthood, no matter what danger arose, the Shadow would always shield her.

For such a reliably trustworthy and dependable person to suddenly die, Kong Zhaozhao just felt a void in her heart.

“Can… can I see his tombstone?”

“There’s only a nameless stone, no name. Shadow… that probably isn’t his real name either; he lived under this identity for most of his life. For the remaining days, let him step out of the shadow.”