After I transmigrated into the book, both the female lead and I became fragrant

Chapter 22

Five days later, at Blackwater Cliff.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse on this night. The surroundings were pitch black, making it difficult to see the scenery around. Shen Qiqi carried an oil lamp in hand and walked slowly through the dark forest.

The mountain path was dark, and the night wind rustled through the leaves, creating a quiet and eerie atmosphere. The faint moonlight revealed vague outlines of trees swaying in the wind.

Blackwater Cliff was located behind the green peaks, and it was rarely visited by people. The vegetation was dense and unkempt, with ancient cypresses and shrubs towering higher than a person, hiding the moon behind them.

Shen Qiqi rubbed her wrists, braced herself against the cold wind, and walked forward. The dim light of the oil lamp illuminated her face, and her bright almond-shaped eyes sparkled like stars in the sky.

For miles around, it seemed that she was the only one in the forest.

She climbed up the winding mountain path, and as she got closer, she heard the rushing sound of water. Passing by an indistinct milestone by her side, her vision gradually opened up, and a waterfall flowed down the steep mountain slope, plunging into a dark pool, creating a splash of snow waves.

This was Blackwater Cliff, with its sheer cliffs and black pools reflecting the faint moonlight and stars in the misty sky.

At the end of the waterfall, there was a cave carved into the cliff, not too big nor too small. Under the cover of the waterfall, one could vaguely see a thick stone door at the entrance.

Any disciple who committed a crime had to meditate in this dark cave, without light, without leaving, and without chanting spells. There was a barrier at the entrance, and all comings and goings were recorded.

But such a small restriction couldn't possibly hold back Liu Shuang.

She left her physical body at the door, and her divine soul had long slipped out, wandering among the cliffs in the night.

The contrast between day and night at Blackwater Cliff was not significant. The tall trees covered the sky, and the shadows of animals were nowhere to be seen, creating a cold and lonely atmosphere.

But occasionally, there would be unexpected visitors.

Leaves fell from the trees and were blown by the wind, suddenly picking up speed, as if the leaf edges were sharp blades, cutting through the air and narrowly missing Liu Shuang's cheek. She caught the leaf between her fingers.

A short and crisp laughter came from behind the dark tree shadows, "Impressive skills you have there."

Liu Shuang released her grip on the leaf, and the remnants fell to the ground, emitting a purple demonic aura.

"Who are you?" Liu Shuang turned her head, her gaze locked on a young man in a black robe who walked out from behind the tree. He looked young, with delicate features that were overly beautiful, his phoenix eyes were filled with tenderness and ruthlessness, with an upward tilt at the corners, exuding a charming and bewitching aura.

Liu Shuang loosened her fingers, and the remnants fell to the ground.

She looked at him with a disdainful smile, "Situ Yun..."

Situ Yun blinked his eyes, seemingly surprised and pleased, "So you recognize me? I never expected that a small disciple of the Qingli Sect would hide such a formidable opponent like you."

Liu Shuang's gaze remained calm, "Did you arrange for Xiao Wen?"

Situ Yun tilted his body, leaning against a tree with a smirk, "Yes, it was me." He chuckled softly, "I just wanted to see the charm of the person you've been protecting all along. Turns out it's just a little girl."