Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 389 - 389 373 Did You Spray Perfume_1

389: Chapter 373: Did You Spray Perfume?_1 389: Chapter 373: Did You Spray Perfume?_1 Lu Chuan originally thought that the conflict between himself and the Profound Sect only involved the Great Elder’s line.

Those under the Great Elder who had seen him were either dead or had left.

The Great Elder’s death did not alarm too many people, and the Shen family, following Lu Chuan’s instructions, did not deliberately propagate that the Great Elder was killed by him.

Logically, there should be very few people within the sect who recognized him.

Therefore, this time when he came to the Profound Sect, he had only changed his name and not his appearance.

But to his surprise, this elder recognized him at a glance, which was nearly inconceivable.

All he heard Elder Wind say was, “The higher-ups of our Profound Sect all master a Secret Technique.

Once cultivated, if one encounters an unforeseen event outside, they can transmit the last scene before death back to the sect to confirm who killed our Profound Sect Disciple.”

“The image the Great Elder transmitted before his death only showed you.

You are the murderer who killed the Great Elder.

How could we not recognize you!”

Lu Chuan’s eyes widened in alarm, thinking to himself that their sect actually had such a Secret Technique.

Had he known, he would have changed his appearance.

Wu Qi looked at Lu Chuan with a look of annoyed helplessness and said, “Didn’t you say you were sure to deceive them?

What’s happening now!”

Lu Chuan gave an embarrassed smile and said, “I didn’t know they’d recognize me, it’s an accident…”

Wu Qi, wishing he could knock some sense into this unreliable fellow, shouted, “Then what are you waiting for?

Run for it!”

Only then did Lu Chuan snap out of it.

While he did not fear the elders of the Profound Sect, the enemy had numbers and strength on their side, including four at Level 9 of the Profound Realm.

He wouldn’t stand much chance in a direct fight.

Moreover, he had already obtained the Sect Master’s personal belonging and learned that Wu Qi might have a close connection with the Sect Master.

His purpose in coming to the Profound Sect had been achieved; there was no need to entangle himself further with the sect’s members.

So he grabbed Wu Qi and shouted to everyone present, “Gentlemen, the Great Elder has done numerous evils, and I killed him out of necessity.

I do not wish to be enemies with the Profound Sect.

I hope you can discern right from wrong, investigate the misdeeds of your Great Elder before trying to capture me.

Farewell!”

Having said that, he mobilized his strength and, taking Wu Qi with him, swiftly fled the scene.

Seeing Lu Chuan actually running away, the four great elders frowned and immediately ordered his pursuit.

“Immediately lock down the sect.

Elders, follow me and hunt down these scoundrels.

We cannot let the two of them escape!”

Everyone began to move.

Several elders chased in the direction in which Lu Chuan and Wu Qi had fled, while the Profound Sect Disciples ran to notify all the halls to mobilize all the sect’s disciples and seal the sect to leave Lu Chuan and Wu Qi with no way out.

Only Guan Luoxue stood frozen in place, her face a picture of disbelief.

“Zeng Aniu… His real name is Lu Chuan?

The Lu Chuan who destroyed the Yin Ghost Sect?

And he killed the Great Elder?”

“Lu Chuan…

But he is my brother’s idol!”

“Did I cause a disaster…”

At that moment, Guan Qiyun approached and, seeing Guan Luoxue standing dazedly, hurried over and asked, “Luoxue, what happened here just now?

It seemed quite lively.”

“Let me tell you, I’ve adapted to the sect’s training during these past two days.

The senior brothers all say I have a talent for the Martial Path.

I believe it won’t be long before I, like my idol Lu Chuan, become a figure who stirs up the martial arts world, punishing the evil and uplifting the good, and become renowned across the land!”

With a face full of guilt, Guan Luoxue weakly said, “Brother, I think…

I may have screwed over your idol…”

…

Although Lu Chuan had to run with Wu Qi, his power at the Golden Core 9th Cycle was stronger than the four elders of Wind, Frost, Rain, Snow.

So, they wouldn’t catch up to him in the short term.

However, after Elder Wind issued the order to lock down the sect, the whole sect responded extremely promptly.

All the disciples came out to block Lu Chuan’s path.

Every stretch he ran, he had to switch directions to avoid the Profound Sect disciples.

Later on, he even doubted if he could really escape pursuit in this place – after all, this was their territory, and he was unfamiliar with the land, making escape difficult.

That’s when Wu Qi suddenly spoke up and said, “Go down that small path to the front left, I know a way that can let us escape their pursuit.”

Lu Chuan looked at Wu Qi in surprise, not expecting him to know a route of escape, but without hesitation, he immediately ran in the direction Wu Qi indicated.

However, after Wu Qi had directed him hundreds of times, and running for nearly half an hour, Lu Chuan discovered with annoyance that they had ended up back where they started, with even more people behind them, impossible to shake off.

“Do you even know the way at all?

After running for so long we’re back at the start.

You wouldn’t happen to be a spy sent by the Profound Sect, would you?” Lu Chuan said irritably.

Wu Qi looked embarrassed and said, “I remember running that way though, it shouldn’t be…”

Lu Chuan, exasperated by Wu Qi’s lack of direction, said, “Do you actually know where to run to escape their pursuit or not?

If not, I’ll just run according to my own ideas!”

Wu Qi gritted his teeth and then pointed in a direction, saying, “This way!

If I’m wrong again, you can kill me!”

“I’ll trust you one last time.

If you’re wrong again, I’ll leave you behind and run by myself!”

Lu Chuan ran in the direction Wu Qi pointed.

After several more directions from Wu Qi, the two arrived at a quiet garden with a man-made lake and rockery.

Wu Qi’s eyes lit up at the sight of the rockery, thinking that this time he had finally not led them astray, and then hurriedly said to Lu Chuan, “Quick, get to the top of that rockery in the middle of the lake, it’s hollow inside, there’s an entrance, you can go in!”

Without hesitation, Lu Chuan walked on the water, taking Wu Qi to the top of the rockery, and after a brief investigation, found a hidden entrance, then hurriedly let Wu Qi enter first, following inside himself.

Just a short while after the two had entered the rockery, the four elders of Wind, Frost, Rain, Snow arrived with their followers.

“Where are the two of them?

How did they suddenly disappear?”

“The sect is now sealed off.

Even if they have vanished, they can only be within the sect.

All members hear my command, immediately start searching within the sect for their whereabouts.

Report immediately upon discovery!”

“Yes!”

Soft footsteps gradually diminished until, after a little while, the area quieted down.

Inside the artificial rock, Lu Chuan and Wu Qi held their breath with rapt attention, not relaxing until after confirming the people outside had left.

Though hollowed out, the interior of the artificial rock wasn’t spacious; one person could manage, but with two it felt somewhat cramped.

Right now, Lu Chuan and Wu Qi were practically pressed against each other, unable to stretch their arms and legs.

Wu Qi subconsciously tried to distance himself from Lu Chuan, but the confined space didn’t allow any real movement, forcing them to stay close.

This made him extremely uncomfortable, his gaze avoiding Lu Chuan’s and his head constantly turned to the side.

Lu Chuan’s breath on his neck only amplified Wu Qi’s discomfort.

Noticing Wu Qi’s fidgeting, Lu Chuan said, “What, you find it distasteful to be this close to me?

Come on, we’re both grown men, do you really have to be so finicky?”

Wu Qi answered dismissively, “I’m just not used to it, that’s all.”

At that moment, Lu Chuan sniffed the air and caught a faint scent emanating from Wu Qi.

He looked incredulous and said, “Holy shit, why do you smell so good?

Don’t tell me you’ve sprayed perfume.”

Wu Qi quickly retorted, “As if you’re one to talk about perfume, this is the scent of the flowers from the garden.”

Lu Chuan still looked skeptical and deliberately leaned in close to sniff Wu Qi, certain the fragrance was coming from him, “Cut the act, this is definitely your scent.

How could a grown man like you have such a smell without wearing perfume?

Don’t try to tell me this is your natural body odor!”

Now flustered, Wu Qi replied, “Maybe I accidentally brushed up against something fragrant in the secret room earlier.”

Lu Chuan found this explanation somewhat plausible.

While Wu Qi’s scent was pleasant, not as strong as that of perfume—perhaps because it wasn’t a lot—it was enough not to question further.

Wanting to change the subject, Wu Qi then asked, “Did you kill the Great Elder?”

Lu Chuan nodded and said, “Indeed, he and I were sworn enemies.

If I didn’t kill him, he would have killed me.

Why, are you thinking of avenging the Great Elder?”

Wu Qi scoffed and replied, “Stop joking, I’ve got better things to do.

I was just curious, that’s all.”

Lu Chuan didn’t think much of it.

However, he could clearly sense that after learning he had killed the Great Elder, Wu Qi’s attitude toward him had improved marginally.

Could it be because he was considered the Sect Master’s kept man, and the Great Elder had designs on the Sect Master, making him view the Great Elder as a love rival?

That’s why he reacted this way?

Curiosity got the better of him as he asked, “By the way, are you really the Sect Master’s kept man?”

Wu Qi wore a look of annoyed helplessness, “Piss off!”

Seeing Wu Qi was reluctant to answer, Lu Chuan changed the subject, “How did you know people could hide inside this artificial rock?”

Wu Qi hesitated, unsure of how to explain, and finally said, “The Sect Master told me.”

Lu Chuan exclaimed in surprise, “Your relationship with the Sect Master is indeed extraordinary!”

Attempting to clarify, Wu Qi said, “I do know the Sect Master, but not in the way you imagine.”

Lu Chuan smirked mischievously, “Alright, I get it.

Men have their pride, and no one would admit they’re being kept by someone else.

I understand.”

Wu Qi clenched his fists tight, feeling a strong urge to punch Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan continued, “Since you and the Sect Master are so close, do you know where she is right now?

I have something very important to discuss with her.”

Wu Qi glanced at Lu Chuan and asked, “What exactly do you need from the Sect Master?

If I remember correctly, she shouldn’t know you at all, right?”

Lu Chuan answered, “It’s a bit difficult to talk about.

I can only speak with the Sect Master face to face; I can’t tell you.”

Indifferently, Wu Qi said, “If you’re unwilling to say, it’s fine.

I don’t know where the Sect Master is, anyway.”

Lu Chuan thought to himself that it didn’t matter if Wu Qi didn’t tell him; he had the tracking and positioning method to find her whereabouts and didn’t need to rely on him.

Quiet returned to the artificial rock.

Right then, a parrot wood carving hanging at Lu Chuan’s waist touched Wu Qi due to their close proximity.

It burst into streams of light and then, as if becoming a streak of luminescence, entered Wu Qi’s forehead.

Both were shocked.

Lu Chuan looked down and realizing the parrot wood carving had vanished, he hurriedly demanded, “What have you done to my carving?

Where did it go?”

Wu Qi was just as bewildered, “It should be me asking you.

What did you put into my head?”

At that moment, an ancient and distant voice echoed in his mind, “Situ Qinghuan, are you willing to accept my Divine Skills?”

Wu Qi was frozen in shock.

Situ Qinghuan was her real name; she disguised herself as a man and infiltrated Profound Sect for safety reasons.

And her true identity was none other than the Sect Master of Profound Sect, the very person Lu Chuan had been desperately seeking!