My Demon Husband Is a Snake Chapter 1154: You Do the Deed, You Take the Consequences

"I cannot confirm if his name is Piao Changji, but he is indeed garbed in official attire," Wuyue remarked, stroking his chin with leisurely contemplation.

My trust in Wuyue was not absolute, so I directed my gaze toward Beichen.

Beichen’s lips thinned into a stark line, and he offered a curt nod.

Xiao Li's inexplicable captivation by Piao Changji could only mean that this scoundrel spirit was seeking retribution against me, nine times out of ten.

My prior offense against Piao Changji had ultimately resulted in Xiao Li becoming entangled in this predicament.

"I must go and find Xiao Li; the longer I delay, the more complicated this situation will become." A burning anxiety consumed me, and with a swift movement using my Mysterious Step, I departed for Piao Changji’s residence to resolve this matter.

Midway up the mountain, the realization struck me that Dumpling was still cradled in my arms, compelling me to turn back.

I saw Beichen and the others still standing there, their reactions delayed.

I placed Dumpling into Beichen’s embrace, saying, "Please look after Dumpling for me."

"You intend to go alone?" Beichen, caught completely off guard, held the two-to-three-year-old child, his expression vacant.

I momentarily paused my hurried pace, responding, "What other recourse do I have?"

"I wish to accompany you. An additional person offers increased security. I implore you to allow me to join you." Beichen stepped to block my way, emphasizing repeatedly his desire to go with me.

Gazing at Beichen, I delivered my refusal, each word deliberate, "If your strength were sufficient, I would undoubtedly bring you along. However, the disparity in our power levels is currently too great."

Furthermore, Piao Changji’s estate was a perilous locale where the use of any Art was strictly prohibited for those who had not yet refined the Three Corpse God.

Beichen’s presence there would not only be futile but could also place him in grave danger.

"I am lacking in strength," Beichen stated, his voice carrying an imperative tone, as if this admission was final.

Yet, his complexion was notably pale, hinting at a profound emotional blow.

Wuyue let out a soft chuckle, a spark of amusement dancing in his eyes, "My strength is adequate; I shall accompany you."

"You seem rather fond of Dumpling, don’t you? You may remain here to keep him company. Opportunities are fleeting." While I had initially been hesitant about Wuyue’s close proximity to Dumpling, at this critical juncture, I genuinely wished to shield him from harm. Thus, I reluctantly decided to leverage Little Dumpling as a lure.

At that precise moment, Beichen’s lips curled, as if witnessing a mother betraying her own son in such a manner for the first time.

Already in motion, employing my Golden Lotus Step, I sped towards Piao Changji’s residence nestled deep within the mountains with the utmost urgency.

Though the distance from the Snake Sect was considerable, my haste propelled me there with remarkable speed.

"Your excursion to the Nether Pond has evidently bolstered your capabilities considerably," Wuyue's composed voice reached me as soon as I halted my advance. He stood by my side.

He habitually extended his hand to touch my hair bun, but I sidestepped his gesture with a frosty demeanor, retorting, "Purely fortunate; I narrowly escaped. Why did you follow me?"

"I harbored concerns for your safety, Su Wan. You have truly proven to be a disappointment to me." Wuyue’s expression of heartbreak seemed to emanate from his very core. He fixed his gaze upon me, his hand clenching into a fist. "When the Snake Lord's Primordial Spirit departed from my being, I understood... you ventured to the Nether Pond in search of him. He merely desired to be infinitesimally closer to you through my vessel."

"Is it not natural for me to seek out my own man? What grounds do you have for disappointment?" My attention was drawn to the brass lock, shaped like a plum blossom, adorning the door. I retrieved the key Piao Changji had confiscated and proceeded to unlock it.

Wuyue’s voice, low and resonant, followed me from behind, "The Nether Pond is a place from which none return, yet you plunged into it without a second thought. Furthermore, you deceived me... claiming you were merely traversing Moonless City."

"As it transpires, I am blessed by the heavens; even after plummeting into the Nether Pond, I managed to emerge with my life intact." Stepping into the courtyard, reminiscent of a tranquil, dust-free retreat, I perceived the heavy, oppressive aura permeating the surroundings. I then called out to Piao Changji, "Lord Piao, I accept full responsibility for my transgressions. Both of your inner cores are presently in my possession. Having arrived here, I implore you not to implicate the innocent or draw others into this conflict."