“Why?” Shang Xia’s chest heaved up and down. Ever since he arrived, he destroyed two rank three talismans, and dealt with the attack of five undead corpses where one of them was a rank three monster. He finally settled all the troublesome matters, and he had to take a break to catch his breath. He was too lazy to walk over to Mu Qingyu to undo the restrictions on her body.

“What are you referring to?” Mu Qingyu twisted her body slightly to put herself in a more comfortable position before replying. 

“Since he won’t be attacked once he holds the Vermillion Plaque, why did Zhu Ying kill those in the Zhu Family Manor?” Shang Xia asked Mu Qingyu. He was clearly vigilant of her since she came in with Zhu Ying. Even though her inner qi was sealed and her movements were restricted, Shang Xia wouldn’t let his guard down.

“Because of me. The undead corpses won’t attack him, but I turned into their target!” Mu Qingyu snorted as if it was a stupid question. “Of course, I was merely bait. He would abandon me the moment I became us...