I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 2598

Chapter 2598: Chapter 2597: Shen Baizhi and the Secret of the Back Mountain

“And then?”

“I heard that those who attacked him, including those who protected him, have all disappeared.”

“He’s the only one alive.”

“I know about this. These days the Xuntian Clan is furious and has been searching for these people.”

The woman nodded slightly.

“But this group is quite good at hiding; even with such a thorough search, no trace is revealed.”

When she said this, the woman suddenly gasped.

It seemed she realized something.

“Grandfather, are you saying their disappearance is related to him?”

“Otherwise, why is he the only one alive?”

“I don’t know,” the old man shook his head.

“But I’m sure this person is certainly not as simple as he seems.”

“For the next few days, do not disturb me.”

“I will focus on translating this Cultivation Technique.”

“I suspect this Cultivation Technique is related to the Nine Heavens Moon Capturing Sect in the Northwest of the Heavenly Burial Grounds.”

“If we can gain information from it, we’ll better understand the map of the Heavenly Burial Grounds.”

Upon hearing this, the woman couldn’t help but ask.

“Grandfather, do you think the Earth’s Core theory is true?”

“Shut up,” the old man changed his expression suddenly.

He scolded, “How many times have I told you, you can’t ask such things aloud.”

“Even if you keep it to yourself, you can’t speak of it.”

“Understood,” the young woman quickly replied.

She was straightforward and accidentally asked without holding back.

This time the old man waved his hand, signaling the young woman could leave.

…

After leaving the Ancient Library, Xu Zimei walked away just a few steps.

Someone blocked his path.

It was a woman.

She wore a bright and flawless white long dress resembling the moon.

The woman was very beautiful, with well-defined features, clear skin like jade, akin to a crescent moon surrounded by clouds, flower trees piling snow, breathtakingly beautiful.

Particularly her eyes, clean and bright, as brilliant as stars.

Her black, long hair draped delicately over her shoulders.

A natural aura of elegance and nobility emanated from her.

Beside her stood a young girl in a blue long dress, presumably a maid-like role.

This woman blocked Xu Zimei’s way.

She straightened her chest, her proud gaze looking down at Xu Zimei.

She proactively said, “You must be Jiang Rui, the Young Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan.”

“If there is no one else, it should be me,” Xu Zimei calmly replied.

“You are indeed hard to find,” the woman snorted coldly.

She was as proud as a Peacock spreading its tail.

She circled Xu Zimei once, examining him up and down.

Then she said.

“My name is Shen Baizhi, the Saintess of the Zhou Di Clan.”

“I heard you want to marry me?”

“But I also heard that you’re a notorious villain, recently involved with the Saintess of the Qinglian Clan.

I specifically came to tell you.

There’s no way I’m going to be with someone like you.”

“You better give up on that thought.”

As Shen Baizhi spoke, her gaze remained lofty.

It was Xu Zimei’s first time meeting the Saintess of the Zhou Di Clan.

He had met members of the Zhou Di Clan before, they also didn’t want their Saintess marrying over.

But certainly: it shouldn’t need her to come herself, right?

Xu Zimei guessed that this young woman probably sneaked out on her own to say these things.

After all, the reputation of the original was indeed unsavory.

However, Xu Zimei didn’t care much about getting married.

Especially since he wasn’t the original Jiang Rui.

Whether marrying or not, it didn’t matter.

Even knowing that whoever marries Shen Baizhi is highly likely to be the Young Clan Leader, or even the future Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan.

And gain support from the Zhou Di Clan.

But he didn’t plan on becoming the Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan.

So at this moment, Xu Zimei calmly said.

“Alright, don’t worry, I’m not interested in you either.”

As he finished speaking, this sentence seemed to anger the young woman.

Seeing Xu Zimei was about to leave after speaking, she directly reached out to block his path.

She said, “Why aren’t you interested in me?”

“I have a noble status and am beautiful like a flower, with extraordinary talents, what’s not good enough for you?”

Xu Zimei glanced at her speechlessly.

This woman’s mindset was truly hard to fathom.

He said, “You don’t want to marry me, and I don’t want to marry you. Isn’t this a perfect solution?”

“Of course I don’t want to marry you, but how can you assume such a stance?”

Shen Baizhi spoke coldly.

“I want to see you miserably pleading with me, and then I reject you.

Why don’t you want to marry me?”

Hearing this response from the young woman, Xu Zimei was rendered speechless.

“Since you don’t want to marry me, I’ll insist on marrying you.”

This time Shen Baizhi spoke again.

“Then after marrying you, I’ll dump you.”

“Remember, it’s me who will dump you.”

When Shen Baizhi said this, she was truly full of herself.

Just like a victorious rooster in a cockfight.

She waved her hand and said to the maid beside her, “Xiao Rou, let’s go back now.”

“I need to tell father about this.”

Seeing Shen Baizhi swagger inside, the maid quickly followed.

“Miss, don’t be reckless. If you anger the Clan Leader, I’ll be punished again.”

Watching them leave, Xu Zimei couldn’t help but shake his head.

This is a spoiled noblewoman!

But he wasn’t bothered to pay her any mind.

He knew now that in the shadows there were many people protecting him, but also watching him.

Xu Zimei didn’t want to make too many actions that would raise suspicion.

…

Returning to Xuntian Mansion.

Xu Zimei found Black Mountain Old Demon and Old Zhang.

From their words, he learned that there was a Forbidden Land in the back mountains of Xuntian Mansion, which no one could enter.

If Xuntian Mansion collected Innate Beads for some purpose, the secret might lie in the back mountains.

But not to mention entering, even approaching was impossible.

Most of Xuntian Mansion’s soldiers were patrolling there.

So tight that even a fly couldn’t sneak in unnoticed.

Hearing Old Zhang and the old demon’s words, at least Xu Zimei had a direction.

Though he was not in a hurry.

Instead, he said, “The day after tomorrow is the Old Lady’s birthday banquet.”

“Everyone’s attention will be drawn there.”

“Maybe that day is the best chance.”

“I always feel the Xuntian Clan hides a big secret, they must not be alerted.”

“Next, you two don’t bother with the back mountain, but gather other information for me.”

The two quickly agreed.

In the days to come, the atmosphere for the Xuntian Mansion’s birthday banquet became increasingly lively.

Even Xu Zimei was called to be informed of the rules, absolutely not to upset the Old Lady.

They even made him several new outfits.

To dress him appropriately.

Xu Zimei also met the other two brothers of the original body.