This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 267 The Face in Black Robe

Xiao Xingchen felt a little uneasy. After witnessing Xizhu's anger erupt like a volcano, he made a quick decision and disappeared as swiftly as a rabbit.

Staying here would be as dangerous as dancing on a knife's edge. Only after he had vanished did Xizhu let out a soft snort, then turn to look for the man in black robes.

"Ruoxue, are you alright? Come quickly and help me lift up the black robe."

"They're here." Although Ruoxue looked a little disheveled, she had not suffered a direct attack from the demon god.

As the seven-colored glass crystal shattered, she didn't even realize that the seven-colored glass light had spread like vines throughout her eight extraordinary meridians, and even her blood was tinged with a seven-colored glow.

Is that all?

Ruoxue picked up the black robe, carefully put it back in place, and asked with a focused gaze,

"Alright, thank you for bringing out her true form. Now you can remove her black robe."

Xi Zhu's face showed relief. Once the Black Robe awoke, its identity would be revealed. The thought that she might have found that person's descendant filled her heart with a burning, intense passion.

"What should we do next?" "Find a room and we'll remove her black robe."

Xi Zhu's gaze, sharp as a hawk's, swept across the distance and landed on the wall not far away. There, she saw Xiao Xingchen and Ling Feiyuan secretly spying on them like thieves.

"Hehe, very good. It seems that the identity of the man in black robes has indeed aroused their great interest. I am quite looking forward to seeing his expression after he reveals his true face."

Of all those present, only Ruoxue saw the true face of the man in black robes. However, the thought of the countless figures in those caves weighed heavily on her heart. The secrets hidden in this world were as numerous as the vast stars, while she herself was so weak.

Become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can one go further in this complex world. Xizhu avoided everyone, carefully shielding the room from all scents as if facing a formidable enemy. Her steps were light, and she walked towards the black-robed figure like a ghost, her breathing becoming somewhat rapid.

As she slowly removed her black robe, her face beneath it was revealed to everyone like a mysterious painting.

The moment she saw the face clearly, she knew that her efforts had not been in vain. She had guessed right; she knew that face all too well.

"Such a stunningly beautiful face makes even a woman like me feel ashamed of myself."

Ruoxue sighed; the face beneath the black robe was like that of a fairy descended to earth, unlike anything found in this world.

Do you think men would go crazy for her?

Xizhu asked curiously,

"I don't know about others, but for Xiao Xingchen, there's going to be quite a show. I've heard there are many untold stories between the two of them,"

"Well, actually I didn't want to keep her here. Xiao Xingchen is unreliable," Xizhu was now full of complaints about Xiao Xingchen, finding fault with him no matter what. She lightly touched the brow of the black-robed man, and a clear, soft hum rang out. The face beneath the black robe finally slowly opened its eyes.

"Who are you?" As she regained consciousness, the black-robed figure's alertness made her immediately turn over, trying to create distance between herself and the two men. Xizhu quickly stopped her.

"Don't be impulsive, you've been saved. We've helped you remove the black robe."

"What?!" The man in the black robe was shocked and hurriedly reached up to touch his cheek. Sure enough, on the other side of his body, the familiar black robe lay there alone, like an abandoned orphan, seemingly lifeless.

"How is this possible?" Her eyes were filled with confusion, horror, and disbelief.

"That's the truth. You don't need to be so nervous. I'll explain it to you in detail. But before that, I need to confirm something with you."

"About the Imperial Palace?" Xizhu nodded, speaking frankly.

"Has anyone broken the rules appeared within the Imperial Palace?"

"Hehe, if you are referring to people from the Refining Heaven Sect, then you guessed right."

The woman in black robes quickly regained her composure, as if it were the unyielding mind she had forged through countless life-and-death trials.

She picked up the black robe again, as if donning an indestructible suit of armor, as if only in this way could she gain that meager sense of security.

"Thank you," she said softly. Although she had no idea how her black robe had been removed, she knew in her heart that the process must have been anything but easy.

"It seems that someone has indeed dared to break the rules. It appears that after so many years away, they have forgotten the authority and fear of law enforcers."

"Law enforcers?"

Ruoxue and the man in black robes asked the question in unison.

"We'll talk about these things later, Black Robe. What should I call you?"

Xi Zhu changed the subject and questioned,

"My name is Black Robe."

"No, your stunning beauty reminds me of someone. Your name is of great importance to me, and it is a key reason why I spared no effort to save you. I hope you can tell me the truth."

Ruoxue noticed that the woman, clad in black robes and frowning, seemed quite socially awkward, completely enveloped in her black robes, appearing somewhat hesitant.

“You have done me a great favor, and I shouldn’t hide it from you, but I still have many questions that I need to understand before I can answer you.”

"Okay, what do you want to ask? I'll answer whatever you know."

"who are you?"

"Are you sure you want to know my identity?" Xizhu retorted.

"Yes, you are different from them, I can feel it."

Ruoxue stood aside, watching the two with great interest. Strictly speaking, both Xizhu and the black-robed woman exuded an indescribable aura, an aura that did not belong to the mortal world.

Not only Ruoxue, but even Xiao Xingchen had long suspected this, but they had never revealed it. They both had a concern: once they truly revealed their origins, could they still be friends?

Or rather, would Xizhu still stand on their side? This was Xiaoxingchen's biggest concern. So all along, they had acted as if nothing had happened, not asking about her origins or where she was going. But now, with the black-robed man's question, Ruoxue knew that Xizhu's origins would eventually be revealed.