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Moments later, Chen Li appeared in Shen Qingyue's room. He looked at Shen Qingyue, who was sound asleep on the bed, and shook his head helplessly. This girl really had a big heart; she could still sleep at a time like this.
"Wake up, don’t sleep anymore. It’s time to get to work," Chen Li said softly as he gently patted Shen Qingyue's cheek.
"Hmm?" Shen Qingyue groggily opened her eyes. Seeing Chen Li, she impatiently swatted his hand away and grumbled, "What is it? It's the middle of the night; can't a person get some sleep?"
"Someone has already come to your doorstep, and you can still sleep?" Chen Li said with a smile. "Get up quickly and come with me to the backyard. Someone is waiting for you."
"Someone? Who?" Shen Qingyue became a bit more alert, sitting up and rubbing her sleepy eyes as she asked.
"You'll find out when you get there," Chen Li replied, pulling Shen Qingyue up from the bed without giving her a chance to protest and dragging her outside.
"Hey, take it easy! I'm not a criminal; why are you dragging me?" Shen Qingyue stumbled slightly as Chen Li pulled her along, clearly annoyed.
"Stop complaining and hurry up," Chen Li said, not wanting to explain further as he flew out of the room with her in tow, heading toward the backyard.
"Hey, I wanted to say something..." Shen Qingyue started, but upon seeing Chen Li's unwavering gaze, she could only close her mouth in resignation.
As for her so-called older brother, she felt utterly helpless. From the moment she came into this world, she had never gained any advantage over him. She couldn't fight back, so she had no choice but to comply. When had the Celestial Empress ever felt so constrained?
While silently grumbling in her heart, they unknowingly reached the backyard.
Black Shadow was sneaking around by the entrance of the ancestral hall, holding a black bag in his hands. He was peering around as if checking whether anyone was guarding the hall.
Shen Qingyue was still fuming as she was dragged along by Chen Li; her anger had yet to subside. Remembering their earlier agreement, she felt anxious.
"Hey, didn’t you say you wanted my help with that old black guy? Just tell me why you haven’t practiced much yet your cultivation is still stronger than mine!" Shen Qingyue couldn’t hold back any longer and asked when Chen Li remained silent while they walked.
Chen Li was suddenly at a loss for words; he couldn't very well tell Shen Qingyue that he had obtained a system that allowed him to rapidly increase his cultivation level, could he?
"What? Can't say anything now?" Shen Qingyue said smugly. "I knew it! You must be hiding something from me."
"Stop messing around; we need to get down to business," Chen Li quickly changed the subject, pointing at the distant figure of Black Shadow. "Look, that guy is acting suspiciously; he can't be up to any good. Let's go catch him and interrogate him."
"Seriously? Him?" Shen Qingyue scoffed, casting a disdainful glance at Black Shadow. "I could crush him with just one finger. Do you really need to take action?"
Even so, they couldn't afford to be careless. "Better safe than sorry," Chen Li replied. "We should proceed with caution."
"Fine, I'll listen to you this time," Shen Qingyue nodded. "But remember, once we catch him, you have to tell me your secret."
"Alright, I promise," Chen Li said helplessly. This girl really knew how to take advantage of a situation.
As they spoke, Black Shadow had already entered the ancestral hall.
"This group is so annoying, like flies buzzing around endlessly!" Shen Qingyue remarked impatiently as she observed Black Shadow's demeanor.
"Exactly! Someone like you, as the Empress, should deal with this petty thief so they know the power of the Shen Family," Chen Li complimented with a light laugh.
"Hmph, at least you know what's good for you. Leave this guy to me!" Shen Qingyue nodded in satisfaction and then vanished in an instant.
At that moment, Black Shadow suddenly felt a chill run down his back, as if something terrifying was watching him. He couldn't help but shiver and felt a surge of panic.
"Strange, why am I feeling anxious? I've been to the Shen Family more than ten times and never encountered anyone formidable," Black Shadow thought, puzzled. Yet the feeling of unease grew stronger, forcing him to heighten his vigilance.
He looked around but saw nothing unusual, attributing his anxiety to being overly tense.
"I must be too tired lately; that's why I'm being paranoid," Black Shadow took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down while glancing at the black bag in his arms.
The bag was made from a special material, covered in dense runes that exuded a sinister aura.
If he placed this item in the Shen Family Ancestral Hall, it would sever their ancestral bloodline and fortune, leading to the downfall of the Shen Family! A ruthless glint flashed in Black Shadow's eyes as he muttered to himself.
Such treasures were only used by the Marquis.
Clearly, the Marquis was quite invested in this matter as well. If he succeeded, rising through the ranks would be a piece of cake.
Just as he was about to throw the bag into the ancestral hall, a delicate hand shot out like lightning and grabbed his wrist.
"Who?" Black Shadow exclaimed in shock, turning around abruptly to see a stunning little girl in a dress looking at him with a teasing expression.
"W-who are you?" he stammered in fear. He had never seen such a beautiful and adorable girl before and was momentarily stunned.
"Your great-aunt!" Shen Qingyue sneered coldly. She tightened her grip, causing Black Shadow to feel a sharp pain as the bag slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.
Black Shadow was horrified; how could this little girl look so young yet possess such strength?
He was about to struggle when a shadow flashed past him so quickly that he barely caught a glimpse. Suddenly, he felt a lightness in his hand—the bag containing the treasure had vanished!
He looked around in confusion and saw a beautiful little boy standing at the entrance of the shrine. The boy appeared to be no more than seven or eight years old, dressed in a colorful robe embroidered with intricate silver patterns. A piece of jade pendant swayed gently at his waist as he moved.
The bag that had filled him with dread was now firmly held in the boy's hand, as if he were playing with an ordinary toy.
Black Shadow was frantic; if the contents of that bag were damaged, he would be in deep trouble! In desperation, he disregarded the need to conceal his strength and summoned all his energy to try to shake off Shen Qingyue's grip.
However, no matter how hard he tried, Shen Qingyue's hand remained unyielding, like a vice. Instead, he felt as if his bones were about to be crushed, and the excruciating pain made him break out in cold sweat, his face turning pale.
"Who are you?" Black Shadow gasped in terror. The seemingly delicate little boy before him possessed such terrifying strength that it completely exceeded his understanding.
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