Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!
Chapter 863 - 672: Encounter
Shen Tang heard the discussions below, her heart tightening, the Young Master of the Ghost Snake Clan?
She almost immediately lowered her head to look.
On the bustling street below, a well-organized and solemn army was arrayed in two columns, and the Beastman citizens nearby were retreating.
From the center of the army, a tall and slender figure emerged.
The man’s silver hair flowed like a waterfall, his posture was upright, dressed all in black. Upon closer inspection, silver patterns swirled at his cuffs and hems in the light, twisting like snakes.
He stood there, exuding a cold and proud aura, stunningly majestic.
His entire being emitted an aura of cold indifference, and an invisible lethal force quietly intimidated everyone present.
Is this the new Young Master of the Ghost Snake Clan?
With the man’s emergence, the hubbub of the crowd seemed to suddenly vanish, many dared not even lift their heads, but some bold ones secretly glanced over, attempting to see his face clearly.
But the silver-haired man wore a black Evil Ghost Mask, concealing his face, revealing only his sharp jawline, the collar covering half his neck, even his Adam’s apple seemed invisible.
His slender, gaunt hands were exposed, startlingly pale, almost sickly white, even the blue veins on the back of his hand were clearly visible.
Sunlight fell upon him, yet could not dispel that eerie cold aura, as if he was completely out of sync with his surroundings.
Shen Tang’s spiritual power passed through the tide-like crowd, gazing at the distant figure, her heart seemed to stop for a moment.
Then it beat faster and faster, like catching fire with excitement!
Even though he was masked, hiding his face, they were married for years; even by his silhouette alone, that sinister yet somber aura, she could almost conclude—
Xue Yinzhou!
Is it really him?
She finally found him.
And among the tide-like crowd, there seemed to be some mysterious gazes hidden.
Those eyes were filled with malintent, evidently spies sent by other forces.
Unfortunately, before they could act, the Snake Clan Young Master suddenly tilted his head slightly, glancing in that direction.
Immediately, several chains of black energy materialized behind him, piercing through the air, accurately binding those spies in the crowd.
Boom—
They couldn’t escape, being seized by chains like venomous snakes, lifted up, and then exploded into a mist of blood with a thunderous crash, scattering everywhere.
This suddenly unfolding scene happened too quickly; even the Beastmen standing next to those spies didn’t react.
Several lives, gone in the blink of an eye.
The entire place turned dead silent, seemingly scared speechless by this scene.
Goodness...in broad daylight, killing people just like that!
Some timid Beastmen were splattered with blood, their legs turned to jelly, wanting to scream but they swallowed their voice back.
In everyone’s hearts, towards this Ghost Snake Clan Young Master, an unavoidable fear emerged; truly bloodthirsty and ruthless, immeasurably profound!
Yet this Young Master seemed as if nothing happened, after dealing with the spies, he just casually instructed those beside him with a few words before turning to leave.
Shen Tang fought the urge to follow, and only when his figure completely disappeared from sight, did her consciousness gradually return.
Although she didn’t see his face, that silhouette was too similar, almost identical.
Even that eerily powerful superpower was identical to Xue Yinzhou.
Is it really him?
If she had just arrived here, Shen Tang would have undoubtedly assumed so. But after the events with Shou Jin and Yue Lin, she dared not rashly recognize him anymore.
But, regardless, she finally had a clue. What she needed to do now was probe his identity.
Shen Tang quietly released a thread of spiritual power to follow, yet did not dare to get too close, fearing discovery.
Later she discovered, that Young Master returned to the Royal Palace.
Shen Tang initially planned to wait for him to go out again, yet after waiting several days, he never appeared.
Looks like she must find a way into the Royal Palace.
The Royal Palace is heavily guarded, not easy to infiltrate.
But fortunately, the palace was recruiting recently, needing to temporarily add many staff due to an important ceremony the Ghost Snake Clan will hold soon.
To strengthen guards, arrange the venue, and recruit some chefs.
Guards and venue staff could only stay in designated areas, unable to move freely, not what Shen Tang wanted.
After considering, Shen Tang had some confidence in her cooking skills, so she randomly fabricated an identity, put on the Thousand Faces Mask, transforming into a mundane ordinary male Beastman appearance, inconspicuous in a crowd, and went to apply for a palace cook.
No surprise, Shen Tang was chosen, beginning her days of odd jobs in the Royal Palace.
Thought it was good, but upon entering, she discovered the palace had too many rules!
Moreover, this identity was too low-level, while most areas were accessible, reaching the high ranks was still difficult, not to mention meeting the Young Master.
However, at least she had gotten in, her plan had advanced a step.
Shen Tang usually helped in the kitchen, often chatting with palace veterans and guards, occasionally generously giving some favors, and they were willing to talk to her.
Over time, she heard many things.
"You mean the Young Master who arrived not long ago?"
A guard took the advanced cigarette she handed over, took a deep drag, puffed out a smoke ring, delightfully speaking, "It’s strange, never heard of the Family Head having any illegitimate children outside. Even if he did, why not bring him back earlier, wait until now."
Someone beside joined in, "That Young Master’s personality is also reclusive, been back in the palace for over half a month, we hardly know what he looks like."
"He barely goes out, mostly stays in his courtyard in seclusion training."
"The Family Head seems to highly value this new Young Master, forbidding anyone from disturbing him, even providing lots of precious resources to aid his training."
"It used to be said that the Family Head favored Young Master Xue Jianghan the most, but now, it seems, he’s clearly more partial to the newcomer... hehe, the position of Family Head, who knows who it’ll fall to."
"I’d say, it should definitely be Young Master Xue Jianghan! It’s obvious that the Family Head cherishes the son he raised from childhood most, previously even agreed to let him succeed, can’t change just like that."
"If the new Young Master hadn’t arrived, perhaps that’s the case, but now it’s uncertain, haven’t you heard?" Someone lowered their voice, secretively saying, "This newly arrived Young Master possesses a complete Bone of Destruction!"
Some knew the details, others, newly arrived, looked shocked.
Ghost Snake Clan’s dominance relied on the Bone of Destruction.
Royal Family members all possess a Bone of Destruction, and the strongest King Snake holds a complete bone.
It is said, that power is enough to devour all things, truly invincible!
"Heard the Family Head urgently brought him back because he holds the complete Bone of Destruction, strength only held by the strongest King Snake, Young Master Xue Jianghan probably isn’t a match."
"But even so, this isn’t the true power of the Bone of Destruction, hence the Family Head greatly hopes he can focus on training, bringing the Bone’s power to its peak."
"Once that happens, perhaps no one in this world will be his match!"