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Chapter 78 Local Customs and Traditions

"This is the territory of your Illusionary Heart Sect? It is indeed prosperous, but the local customs and traditions are quite unexpected!"

Looking at the strange scenery not far away, Shen Che couldn't even bear to look at it; it was really too much for his eyes.

Since encountering Feng Bugui in the mountains a few days ago, or rather, after being found by Feng Bugui, Shen Che originally wanted to stay away from his two senior brothers.

These two are now complete troublemakers, and Shen Che himself is unsure whether he was forced into this situation by Feng Bugui.

So it's always a good idea to stay away from them.

However, the disciples of the Illusionary Heart Sect were relentlessly pursuing him, treating him entirely as a murderer. If he couldn't explain himself clearly, the Illusionary Heart Sect was destined to make their relationship one of mortal enmity.

It was fine before; all that was said was that he had taken the secret manual of the Illusionary Heart Sect. Although he was stubborn, he had indeed taken it.

But things are different now. There are more than a dozen disciples of the Illusion Heart Sect, including a disciple personally taught by the sect leader. Rumor has it that he and Luo Xichan killed them together.

This huge accusation is being leveled against him, and they're even trying to label him a gigolo and adulterer—this is intolerable.

Moreover, not long after Feng Bugui and Luo Xichan met that night, the two decided to venture into the lion's den again to investigate their master.

If we don't find a way to figure out the truth soon, the disciples of the sect leader's lineage will be wiped out.

As for Shen Che, he was persuaded and lured by them, along with promises to clear his name and so on. But he did not waver in the face of all this.

What truly shook him was that the matter of the Illusionary Heart Sect was actually related to the Hidden Sword Manor.

According to Feng Bugui himself, more than half a year ago, when his master went mad again, he mentioned the name of Cangjian Villa.

The time more than half a year ago is very sensitive. If you calculate the time, it was precisely when the old master of Hidden Sword Manor, who was also Shen Che's original father, was intercepted and killed.

In the past six months, Feng Bugui had made a special trip to the vicinity of Cangjian Manor to inquire about news, but he found nothing. He had no choice but to return to Fengzhou, where he was shocked to learn about Luo Xichan's matter.

Otherwise, why would it have taken so many days to come looking for his junior sister, Luo Xichan?

It was precisely because it concerned Hidden Sword Manor that Shen Che agreed to risk going with them to the Illusion Heart Sect.

After all, he wasn't familiar with the Illusionary Heart Sect at all; it was full of traps and mechanisms, and one could easily fall into one's trap if one wasn't careful.

Of course, most importantly, he now has a better way to hide himself. The person who subsequently acted alongside Feng Bugui and the other two was never the real him.

Only by entering the game as a fake while hiding behind the scenes can one possibly see things clearly.

"Secret Technique, Illusionary Body!" It involves using a dummy as a substitute, adding one's own flesh and blood, and a portion of one's power, to create a substitute whose aura is exactly the same as one's own, in order to deceive and pass through the danger.

If the other party is proficient in secret arts, or has some understanding of them, they will naturally be able to tell at a glance that the person following them is a stand-in.

Unfortunately, Feng Bugui and the other two didn't understand these things. They only felt that this young hero Shen was more aloof than they had imagined and didn't talk much usually.

Even when they do speak, they often act indifferent or simply ignore you.

After all, they are exceptional talents, unlike ordinary people, and are always a bit cold.

There's nothing that can be done about the stand-in's performance. Shen Che has to control the stand-in while multitasking, so it's inevitable that he'll sometimes be a beat slow in his reactions.

Fortunately, they weren't close, so he could maintain a cool and aloof persona. And thankfully, neither of them could imagine that the seemingly alive and vibrant person in front of them was actually a mannequin.

Following the winds and never returning, they evaded layers of pursuit and successfully entered Cold Mountain City. They were now only one step away from the Illusionary Heart Sect.

The Illusionary Heart Gate is located on East Cold Mountain behind Cold Mountain City, and the entire path leading up the mountain is riddled with traps and mechanisms.

In terms of sheer strength, the Illusionary Heart Sect might not be among the top in the entire martial arts world. But in terms of defensive capabilities, the Illusionary Heart Sect is definitely one of the best.

Not long after entering Hanshan City, Shen Che saw two men pulling and tugging at each other on the street. Their behavior was beyond ambiguous and they looked like they were about to kiss.

The customs of Hanshan City are surprisingly unsettling. Those two men not far away are real men, not at all bothered by each other's prickly beards.

Many people surrounded them, pointing and whispering, and their faces showed a lot of disdain.

It's fine for people to have a few hobbies; they can do whatever they want behind closed doors. But doing it in broad daylight, especially in a busy city, is going too far.

Turning back, Shen Che glanced at Feng Bugui beside him. If this was the custom in Hanshan City, then Feng Bugui, with his thick eyebrows, big eyes, and handsome appearance, would be quite popular here.

At this moment, Feng Bugui did not notice Shen Che's ambiguous smile; instead, he frowned deeply.

Not only him, but Luo Xichan next to him also moved quietly and carefully observed the other side.

"Senior Brother, something seems off!"

"Something's wrong! This is definitely a mind-illusion spell; these two have been affected!"

His gaze swept around, as if trying to find the person who had secretly made the move among the layers of people.

"To make someone so abnormal and completely defenseless—such methods are absolutely impossible for an ordinary disciple. Who has such audacity?"

The Illusionary Heart Technique of the Illusionary Heart Sect is strictly forbidden to be used on ordinary people; otherwise, the person may even have their cultivation abolished and be expelled from the sect.

Although Feng Bugui didn't say anything more, he was already feeling a little worried.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare, but his fifth junior sister was the most impulsive and easily angered. She would fight without any regard for the consequences, and she had a history of such behavior.

However, she did it secretly that time, so not many people knew, and she was severely punished by her master afterward. After that, although Fifth Sister never did it again.

But he couldn't guarantee that this incident really had nothing to do with his fifth junior sister.

After all, those fellow disciples have all fallen into ruin. With such a weakness in her personality, it's hard for her not to be taken advantage of.

At this moment, Luo Xichan seemed to have also thought of these things: "Senior Brother, could it be...?"

"Hmph!" Just then, a cold snort suddenly rang out from afar. Although the sound was muffled, it could be clearly heard.

The voice seemed to contain some unique spiritual power, and everyone who heard it instantly became much more awake.

As soon as that cold snort fell, the two people who were hugging and cuddling immediately woke up.

Recalling everything that had just happened, especially being surrounded and pointed at by so many people, I felt like I wanted to die.

"It's Lu Zheng, the deputy commander of the Black-Clad Guard!"

When they looked in the direction of the sound, Feng Bugui's expression instantly became tense, clearly showing his apprehension towards him.

Lu Zheng remained silent throughout, dressed in a black robe with a belt, and nimbly leaped into the air, rushing towards a teahouse not far away.

Amidst the clattering of teacups in the teahouse, a slender figure suddenly stood up, immediately attempting to flee into the distance.

But from a distance, Lu Zheng's blade energy swept across the sky, shattering the window lattice of the second floor of the teahouse and sending the figure trying to escape flying.

This terrifying force only injured this one person but did not harm those around him.

Such control is beyond the reach of ordinary people, which explains why Feng Bugui is so wary of him.