Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 171 The Truth Behind the Catastrophe, The Saintess Who Wanted to Flee
Lu Ran smiled, knowing that Asha Ruya was going to meet the mysterious white-clothed man who would carry out the 'Guillotine Plan'.

"Holy Maiden, the show isn't over yet. Aren't you going to watch the whole thing?" Lu Ran said with a smile.

"Oh?"

Asharuya looked at Lu Ran with some confusion and interest.

Lu Ran easily subdued Hong Jun, lifting him up with his spatial powers and questioning him:
"Hong Jun, what were you doing when I was helping Zhang Xiaohou get rid of the Forget-Me-Not bugs?"
"You dare to spread the news to my face? Don't you think you're taking me seriously?"

"I have already set up a spatial barrier around this place. You can't possibly send out any messages!"

Asha's beautiful eyes narrowed when she heard the words "spatial barrier".

Her hands were placed behind her back, and she held a spatial scroll in her hand.

Strangely, the previously infallible spatial teleportation failed this time!
A sense of panic welled up inside me.

At that moment, she felt like she had gone too far.
Without the spatial barrier, even someone as strong as Lu Ran, Asha'ruya was confident she could easily escape, but now...
If Lu Ran insists on keeping her here, this saintess will probably have no way to escape.

Faced with the mental pressure exerted by Lu Ran.

Hong Jun was stunned, his face turned pale, and he sweated profusely as he tried to explain:

"Nonsense! You're slandering me, you're framing me! Do you have any evidence?!"

Lu Ran sneered:
"Evidence? Injustice?"

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lu Ran, and I am an honorary councilor of the Imperial Capital Magic Court and the Hangzhou Magic Association!"

"Given my status and position, would I need to falsely accuse you?"

Lu Ran's cold shout rang out like thunder!
Hong Jun was stunned. Even the villagers of Huacun, outside Anjie, had heard of Lu Ran's name.

He couldn't understand why such an important person would condescend to come here!

He's clearly just an unofficial member of the Black Vatican; he doesn't deserve such a big shot to personally intervene!
Beside him, Zhang Xiaohou held his head, saying in anguish:

"Ran-ge, Fan-ge, I just remembered something else. I saw people from the Black Church near Sha Yuan."

"The one who orchestrated this undead plague and stirred up the Abyss of Evil is the Tiger-Town Grand Deacon of the Black Church!"

Upon hearing this name, Zhang Xiaohou looked at Mu Ningxue with some fear.

Mu Ningxue frowned, completely bewildered.

"what happened?"

Mo Fan was also puzzled: "Grand Deacon Hujin? Is he the blue-robed deacon of the Black Church? Is he a leader?"

"Young Hou, have you seen the face of Chief Steward Hujin clearly?"

Zhang Xiaohou hesitated, feeling quite uneasy.

Lu Ran took a deep breath, knowing that what was coming would eventually happen. He grasped Mu Ningxue's snowy shoulder and said to Zhang Xiaohou:
"Xiao Hou, just tell me everything you know. With me here, you don't need to worry about safety."

So, Zhang Xiaohou slowly recounted his experiences.

It turns out that the Black Church was behind this whole thing. What's more, this seemingly ordinary undead riot was actually part of a huge conspiracy.

Cardinal Salan attempted to use the millions of undead from the ancient capital to besiege the city and bestow the title of 'Grim Reaper,' as well as the Dark Empire's Abyss, which was highly likely to descend upon the ancient capital.
And the true identity of Hujin's Grand Steward is none other than Mu He of the Mu family of Bocheng!
Mu Ningxue's vision went black upon hearing this; she couldn't believe it, her delicate body trembled, and she swayed as if about to collapse.

Her face, already fair and smooth, now appeared even paler.
"Mu He? No, impossible."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaohou didn't look at her, but turned his head away and said coldly:
"Nothing is impossible. I've seen it all with my own eyes. Of course, you can choose not to believe it."

Zhang Xiaohou couldn't hide her emotions as she said these words. Clearly, after witnessing firsthand the truth that Mu He was a high-ranking member of the Black Vatican, she found it difficult to trust Mu Ningxue.

Even though Mu Ningxue is now Lu Ran's confidante.

Even Mo Fan, who had traveled with Lu Ran and Mu Ningxue all the way, was now at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Mo Fan, who had also experienced the bloodshed in Bo City, could hardly believe that Mu He was actually a high-ranking member of the Black Church.

For a moment, the way he looked at Mu Ningxue changed.

Mu He's identity was already sensitive, and as a member of the Mu family, Mu Ningxue was bound to be drawn into this storm.

Although none of them wanted to doubt her, the current situation forced them to be cautious.

Asaria watched from the side with her mouth slightly open, her red lips unable to close for a long time.

In that instant, the team completely fell apart?

Some are wonderful
But at the same time, a bad feeling welled up in my heart.

Knowing so many secrets, will Lu Ran let her leave peacefully?
As a saintess, she shouldn't have become a prisoner.
Mu Ningxue pursed her lips, unable to accept the fact that her uncles were actually high-ranking members of the Black Church!

But Zhang Xiaohou came from the military, so Mu Ningxue found it hard not to believe him.

She subconsciously looked up at Lu Ran.

At this moment, Lu Ran was also staring into her beautiful eyes.

"Do you believe me?" Mu Ningxue's bitter voice rang out.

Without hesitation, Lu Ran replied:
"You are my woman, how could I not trust you?"

Faced with Lu Ran's sincere and unwavering answer, Mu Ningxue nodded warmly and leaned against his chest.

Holding Mu Ningxue in his arms, Lu Ran looked at Mo Fan and said:

“There’s no need to be a bully within your own ranks. The person Zhang Xiaohou discovered was Mu He. Although he is from the same clan as Mu Ningxue, there is no evidence to identify Ningxue.”

"Moreover, Ning Xue has been traveling with me all the way. If she were to be suspected, she would not escape my notice, unless you believe that I have any connection with the Black Church."

After Lu Ran finished speaking, Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.

Lu Ran knew Mo Fan's personality and knew that he did not intend to target Mu Ningxue. It was just that the current situation was too complicated, and Mo Fan hated the Black Church very much.

Since Zhang Xiaohou dared to tell the truth in front of Mu Ningxue, there was naturally no reason for him to doubt her.

If Mu Ningxue is truly a member of the Black Vatican, then that's utterly absurd!

After all, she's always been by Lu Ran's side. If she could even deceive Lu Ran, it's unthinkable.
Mu Ningxue appeared calm on the surface, but her gaze inadvertently swept over the villagers of Huacun in the distance, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

After all, they were her relatives; how could she remain unmoved?

Even without cultivating the mind-based system, Lu Ran felt uneasy at Mu Ningxue's heartbeat.

Ugh.
Asha'ruya stood to the side, arms crossed, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

It was truly a spectacular show.
At this moment, she had no choice but to leave. If she didn't leave now, and learned more secrets, she feared she really wouldn't be able to leave!

Although she had a good relationship with Lu Ran, she would not put her fate in the hands of others.

Therefore, at this crucial juncture, Asha Ruya bid farewell to Lu Ran.

(End of this chapter)