Windflower City. Xiu Ying's manor.
The orange light spreading out of several lanterns hanging from the ceiling illuminated the small hall.
Garbed in blood-red robes, Xiu Ying stared at Li Chen's corpse in silence.
Touching Li Chen's blood triggered a severe reaction that made her unable to cultivate a new skin.
But it was temporary since the effect kept getting weaker.
A red Hanfu face veil hid half of her face, only exposing her forehead, willowy brows, and phoenix-shaped eyes.
'Old Cat, you look peaceful. Was I too troublesome?'
She gently knelt and caressed his face. His skin felt warm and he still looked like a healthy man.
To mortals, Li Chen was asleep but cultivators knew this was just an empty vessel. His spirit was gone.
"I will hold the Eternal Night sect responsible and I will destroy that sect."
With conviction, Xiu Ying got to her feet and turned back.