The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 194 A Heart-wrenching Scream

In a dark and gloomy cave, only a few faint rays of light pierced through the narrow entrance, barely illuminating the distance a few steps ahead.

The air was thick with a putrid stench, mixed with the smell of damp earth and stale blood.

It makes one want to frown.

The cave walls were covered with moss and vines, and water droplets dripped from the damp stone walls from time to time.

It made a crisp ticking sound, which seemed particularly eerie in the silence.

The ground was uneven and full of black mud, splashing water with every step.

A bone-chilling cold sensation instantly spread throughout my body.

Huang Chao was in a cave at that moment, and he had just woken up from his unconsciousness.

He felt a chill creep up his spine, and his heart began to race involuntarily.

He was nailed to a cross, and his collarbone was pierced.

Despite the excruciating pain, Huang Chao asked in a barely audible voice:

Who are you people? Why are you treating me like this?!

After a moment of silence, a tremor came from deep within the cave, as if someone was slowly approaching.

The footsteps sounded exceptionally clear in the silence, each step seeming to pound on Huang Chao's heart.

As the footsteps drew closer, a figure gradually appeared in the dim light.

His figure appeared somewhat thin, but he still exuded an undeniable air of authority.

Time has left deep marks on his face; his temples are gray, and a few strands of silver hair shimmer in the dim light.

He was of medium height but robust, with broad shoulders that showed the solid muscles left by his past military career.

Although he was over fifty years old at this time, his upright posture and firm steps still revealed an indomitable spirit.

His face was well-defined, with a high, straight nose and a slightly thin face with prominent cheekbones.

His deep eyes were like a still pool of water, calm yet containing endless thoughts.

His eyes held both a weary weariness and an unfathomable determination.

His eyebrows were thick and angular, as if carved by a knife, and his expression exuded a cold and aloof aura.

He had a short, uneven beard on his chin, which, instead of being messy, added to his ruggedness and maturity.

He was wearing a simple long robe, the color of which was somewhat faded.

However, exquisite embroidery can still be seen at the collar and cuffs, indicating his status and position.

He had a wide cloth belt tied around his waist, from which hung a short sword with an antique hilt, clearly having been with him for many years.

Huang Chao's gaze gradually focused, and when he saw the face of the person who had come, he couldn't help but feel a surge of astonishment.

"Zhu Wen?"

Huang Chao's voice was filled with disbelief.

"How will you be here?"

Zhu Wen stopped a few steps away from Huang Chao, a complex smile on his face.

He was like an old general who had walked out of the depths of history. Although he had been through many hardships, he still exuded an undeniable strength and dignity.

He gazed silently at Huang Chao, his eyes revealing complex emotions.

It seemed as if they were reminiscing about the past, or perhaps contemplating their future destiny.

"Second Brother,"

Zhu Wen said softly, "I thought you had passed away before us, but I never expected to meet you again."

Huang Chao looked at Zhu Wen in front of him and was furious.

The brothers who once fought side by side have now become his enemies.

He couldn't help but ask:

Why did you do this? We were comrades who fought side by side through life and death. Have you forgotten the days we spent together?

Zhu Wen sighed, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes.

"Second brother, you only have yourself to blame for your self-destructive actions. How can we feel at ease knowing you used eunuchs to harm your subordinates? Now, I've embarked on a different path, and there's no turning back."

A flicker of disappointment and anger flashed in Huang Chao's eyes.

"Then why are you treating me like this? I'm your second brother!"

Zhu Wen lowered his head, his voice becoming low and deep.

"Think about how you treated your elder brother Qi Jiangfeng's family. Your elder brother is such a kind and honest person, and he suffered at your hands."

As Huang Chao looked at Zhu Wen, his anger gradually subsided, replaced by a deep sense of helplessness.

He understood that once the gears of fate began to turn, they could not be easily stopped.

"You are now the renowned King of Liang, while I have become a monster, neither human nor ghost. Why don't you just kill me and give me a quick death?"

"Second brother, some things, once started, cannot be stopped. Take the treasure you've been pursuing for years, for example. Don't you want to continue?"

Huang Chao closed his eyes and sighed softly.

"I've already accepted that God doesn't want to grant my wish, and I've given up on it."

Zhu Wen nodded:

"Perhaps you can tell me the whereabouts of the Tao family jade tablet. If we find the treasure, we can share it together, how about it?"

Huang Chao remained silent, knowing that their fates were now vastly different.

But at this moment, the bond between the two still exists, yet they now stand on opposite sides.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the cave gradually became heavy.

"Fine, if you don't know what's good for you, I'll personally send someone to investigate. And you can forget about dying. I'll make you experience what it's like to be worse than dead, and avenge my brother."

After Zhu Wen finished speaking, he instructed his men to keep a close watch on Huang Chao, and then strode out of the cave.

A few days later, a large number of soldiers suddenly gathered in the mountains and forests near the Blood Fiend Sect.

The sound of pickaxes striking rocks echoed through the mountains, mixed with the shouts of soldiers.

The whole scene was unusually busy and noisy.

The soldiers Lu Yuanchangming sent to monitor the situation quickly reported this to him.

"General, a large number of soldiers have gathered near the Blood Fiend Sect. They are digging into the mountain, making a great commotion. It seems they are looking for something."

Lu Yuanchangming frowned and pondered for a moment before informing Qiu Ziyue of the news.

Upon learning this, Qiu Ziyue's lips curled up slightly, and a smug glint flashed in her eyes.

"Haha, they've all fallen for it!"

Qiu Ziyue chuckled, "The real treasure isn't in the Blood Fiend Sect. Let them dig it up."

It turns out that all of this was a carefully planned scam by Qiu Ziyue, Lu Yuanchangming, and Qi Yuxuan.

The three had previously discussed the story that the treasure was hidden in the Blood Fiend Sect, and Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming risked their lives.

Together with Qiu Ziyue, they launched a pincer attack from both inside and outside, completely defeating Huang Chao.

The treasure map given to Huang Chao was also fake.

"Huang Chao, you were ultimately blinded by your own greed."

Qiu Ziyue said in a low voice, "The real treasure is already in our hands."

She turned around and smiled at Lu Yuanchangming and Qi Yuxuan:

“From now on, we need to be even more cautious. Although they have been misled, we cannot let our guard down. By the time they realize what's happening, I'll probably have finished my postpartum confinement.”

Despite the commotion in the mountains and forests near the Blood Fiend Sect, it was all in the eyes of Qiu Ziyue and the others.

All of this is nothing more than tiny ripples on a calm lake.

The real storm is brewing in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to erupt.

As night fell, the candlelight in the cave gradually went out, and Huang Chao's mournful, painful, and desperate cries could be heard from time to time.

A faint light still flickered in the distance.

Behind this darkness and tranquility, an even more thrilling contest is brewing and unfolding.

To be continued in the next chapter!