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Chapter 2654 - 2649: The Eight Evil Women (25) · Oct 14, 2026

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2651 Chapter 2649 - 2644: The Eight Wicked Women (20) 2026-10-14
2652 Chapter 2650 - 2645: Eight Wicked Women (21) 2026-10-14
2653 Chapter 2651 - 2646: Eight Wicked Women (22) 2026-10-14
2654 Chapter 2652 - 2647: Eight Evil Women (23) 2026-10-14
2655 Chapter 2653 - 2648: Eight Wicked Women (24) 2026-10-14
2656 Chapter 2654 - 2649: The Eight Evil Women (25) 2026-10-14
2657 Chapter 2655 - 2650: Eight Wicked Women (26) 2026-10-14
2658 Chapter 2656 - 2651: Eight Wicked Women (27) 2026-10-14
2659 Chapter 2657 - 2652: The Eight Evil Women (28) 2026-10-14
2660 Chapter 2658 - 2653: Eight Wicked Women (29) 2026-10-14
2661 Chapter 2659 - 2654: The Eight Wicked Women (30) 2026-10-14
2662 Chapter 2660 - 2655: Eight Evil Women (31) 2026-10-14
2663 Chapter 2661 - 2656: The Eight Wicked Women (32) 2026-10-14
2664 Chapter 2662 - 2657: 8 Wicked Women (33) 2026-10-14
2665 Chapter 2663 - 2658: Eight Wicked Women (34) 2026-10-14
2666 Chapter 2664 - 2659: Eight Wicked Women (35) 2026-10-14
2667 Chapter 2665 - 2660: The Eight Wicked Women (36) 2026-10-14
2668 Chapter 2666 - 2661: Eight Wicked Women (37) 2026-10-14
2669 Chapter 2667 - 2662: Eight Wicked Women (38) 2026-10-14
2670 Chapter 2668 - 2663: The Eight Malicious Women (39) 2026-10-14
2671 Chapter 2669 - 2664: The Eight Wicked Women (40) 2026-10-14
2672 Chapter 2670 - 2665: Eight Wicked Women (41) 2026-10-14
2673 Chapter 2671 - 2666: Eight Malicious Women (42) 2026-10-14
2674 Chapter 2672 - 2667: Eight Maleficent Women (43) 2026-10-14
2675 Chapter 2673 - 2668: 8 Wicked Women (End) 2026-10-14
2676 Chapter 2674 - 2669: Lying Stranger 2026-10-14
2677 Chapter 2675 - 2670: Eldest Son’s Perspective 2026-10-14
2678 Chapter 2676 - 2671: 1-330 2026-10-14
2679 Chapter 2677 - 2672: Torture and Delight 2026-10-14
2680 Chapter 2678 - 2673: Why Return 2026-10-14
2681 Chapter 2679 - 2674: Revelation 2026-10-14
2682 Chapter 2680 - 2675: True Face 2026-10-14
2683 Chapter 2681 - 2676: The Club’s Hidden Hand 2026-10-14
2684 Chapter 2682 - 2677: Professor Fu’s Experimental Workshop 2026-10-14
2685 Chapter 2683 - 2678: Honest Intentions 2026-10-14
2686 Chapter 2684 - 2679: The Wise Do Not Miss Opportunities 2026-10-14
2687 Chapter 2685 - 2680: The Confrontational Team Meeting 2026-10-14
2688 Chapter 2686 - 2681: You Passed 2026-10-14
2689 Chapter 2687 - 2682: Lucid Vision 2026-10-14
2690 Chapter 2688 - 2683: At Your Beck and Call 2026-10-14
2691 Chapter 2689 - 2684: Wise Yet Not Self-Preserving 2026-10-14
2692 Chapter 2690 - 2685: Saintess Project 2026-10-14
2693 Chapter 2691 - 2686: The Sufferer’s Predicament 2026-10-14
2694 Chapter 2692 - 2687: The Melody of the Lake Whale 2026-10-14
2695 Chapter 2693 - 2688: Joint Burial 2026-10-14
2696 Chapter 2694 - 2689: No Passage Ahead 2026-10-14
2697 Chapter 2695 - 2690: Flowers and Butterflies 2026-10-14
2698 Chapter 2696 - 2691: The Tomb of the Dressed Remains 2026-10-14
2699 Chapter 2697 - 2692: What a Coincidence, You Too 2026-10-14
2700 Chapter 2698 - 2693: Establishing Contact 2026-10-14

Chapter 2654: Chapter 2649: The Eight Evil Women (25)

Honored and flattered.

In the face of Lady Nepheli’s attention, Fu Qian took it at face value, understanding it as the senior’s recognition of his professional abilities.

Though a mortal body, knowledge and thought are not limited, so expecting one’s own performance... is quite reasonable.

Moreover, to be fair, Lady Nepheli’s responses were quite commendable.

Since minor doubts cannot be explained, it is better to bring out something bigger to justify one’s actions from another angle.

It seemed a bit ostentatious, but don’t forget that the minor doubt was already evolving into a big trouble; doing nothing would mean getting collectively beaten.

And the effect was not bad either. Fu Qian, watching the fingers pointing at him, could feel the focus of the crowd shifting, as another version of the story unfolded—

Nepheli indeed showed interest in Wen Li’s captive, but they were not of the same camp and had no intention of rescuing, just a whimsical curiosity.

The reason for stepping forward was merely to observe how the target would react to such torture methods.

Including the predicament of others she did not care about, so the torture methods were rather bold, not worrying about causing any adverse consequences.

”So you think this is merely coincidence, his changes having nothing to do with the poison we are facing?”

Wen Li, seemingly grasping the thought effortlessly, casually summarized for Nepheli.

”Yes, and no.”

However, the latter’s languid air grew even thicker, with lines increasingly ambiguous.

”From a subjective intent standpoint, yes, it’s merely coincidence to me.

But at the same time, I feel this consistency might have deeper reasons, so we sort of stumbled upon an interesting result.”

...So you’re saying you’ve achieved something?

Though an explanation followed quickly, the audience’s perception seemed unfavorable, especially after hearing Nepheli’s final statement.

Not only had she cleared herself completely, but she turned the oddity into accidental gains; the skill in turning a funeral into a celebration was indeed remarkable.

”Sounds very plausible.”

Strangely enough, Wen Li, usually strict, thought a bit and didn’t challenge the statement, instead scanning the crowd and smoothly consulted further.

”So what do you think might be the reason behind the coincidence?”

...

Just say whom you’re pointing at.

Aside from seeming overly lenient, Wen Li’s reaction was hard to fault—

Whether innocent or not, since curiosity is so strong, why not share your research findings?

Of course, that’s just the surface, for Fu Qian felt that sentence bore far more naked intent than its literal meaning—so you claim no issue, then prove who does.

Yes, the gaze sweeping across the crowd proved that Nepheli’s situation could not be glossed over with a mere report submission.

Every second, the situation was intensifying, Wen Li was evidently unsatisfied with the group just bickering here, she insisted on a phased result.

There was no room for faking it, to get out, you must name a new suspect; failing so means the issue still lies with you.

Though at first glance, it seemed a bit harsh, but for Fu Qian, it once again confirmed the previous positive assessment.

Though lacking worldly experience, at crucial junctures, Miss Wen didn’t let matters fall apart.

To lead as the decision-maker in a predicament, directing the actions of a group, immediate victory is not necessary, but progress must not halt.

Some things must be opened to stabilize the structure, once halted, everything will fall apart.

Requesting Nepheli to designate a new suspect was a step forward.

Otherwise, the fragile consensus before them would be instantly drowned in endless suspicion, becoming hard to recombine.

”The reason for the coincidence... there could be quite a few.”

Clearly, Nepheli realized this as well.

With a smile, she, like Wen Li, let her gaze skim over everyone, muttering to herself.

And everyone she looked at felt a slight discomfort.

”Fortunately, I think someone might know.”

Finally, her gaze fixed on a face, it was Professor Lisa, the one who had prepared food for everyone.

...

”So why would I know?”

Somewhat feeling the unfair treatment, but Lisa clearly understood that Nepheli was playing the role of a key witness.

In that moment, usually clear about love and hate, she showed no grievance, only a cold smile, gesturing for the other to provide a reason.

”Because it’s odd, though I’ve never seen this face, I feel you’re strangely familiar.”

Nepheli didn’t hold back, sharing her insight immediately.

Yet this insight... seemed a bit too casual.

”Why does familiarity imply I know?”

Lisa seemed unsure of what to make, frowning as she continued to question.

”Because I think this sense of familiarity is very reliable, as if you surely know the answer.”

However, the response was increasingly outlandish, including the unfocused look in her eyes, at that moment Nepheli seemed to try sketching another shadow upon Lisa.

That really is an honor...

One could see Professor Lisa was already tempted to hit someone, though she ultimately held back the impulse and couldn’t be bothered to ask further.

”Unfortunately, she doesn’t seem to know, and your reason isn’t very convincing either.”

At this point, Wen Li finally stood up in time to manage the situation.

The meaning was clear too, Nepheli’s answer was somewhat lacking in strength.

”Understandable, because I was joking.”

And in facing such a statement, Nepheli’s explanation seemed even less genuine.

”It has nothing to do with appearance, just because it sounded like she arrived earliest.”

...

So maintain the original judgment?

The term ”joke” quickly evoked the thought that Nepheli intended to point out a different person.

Yet in the end, it turned out she changed the reason, apparently getting tangled up with Lisa, leaving one unsure of what to comment.

The only consolation is that though simple, the reason became slightly more reasonable.

”Got it, because I arrived early, giving me time to prepare leisurely.”

Momentarily, even Lisa nodded, offering friendly agreement.

”But she also seemed to arrive early?”

On the contrary, Wen Li gestured towards Miss Liushuang, offering a different viewpoint.

”Indeed... but she clearly follows the path of Sword Dao, likely not adept at poisoning.”

Nepheli truly seemed to have thought it over, directly providing a reason.

”What about her?”

Wen Li, without comment, continued gesturing towards Lady No.7.

”She doesn’t have that ability.”

This time, Nepheli’s assessment was even more caustic.

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