Chapter 192: 115 Goodbye Ye Xuan'er! Brother's Immediate Offence! Ye Chen Collapses! (10,000 words) _3
What a pity. By then, the Qinglan Sect had already suffered heavy casualties. Persuading the Hehuan Sect to withdraw was merely locking the stable door after the horse had bolted! Therefore, in this lifetime, I, Lin Xiao, must strive to defeat each of the Eight Great Demon Sects before they make their move! I will ensure Yuanyi and that Sky Yin Blood Demon are completely reduced to one-man bands!
"Oh well, past events are like a cloud of smoke," Su Mei sighed softly, taking one last deep look at the Jade Pendant. "It's time to let go."
Then, with a flick of her finger, the Jade Pendant, as if possessing a spirit, detached itself from her neck and landed in Lin Xiao's palm!
"So now..." Su Mei inquired coldly, "Martial Nephew Lin, do you believe in my sincerity? Regarding your marriage to Wanning?"
"Of course!" Lin Xiao cupped his hands and said, "But this matter needs to be discussed later! The events in Canglan City made it clear that the Demon Sects are brewing some terrifying scheme. Therefore, for me, the most important thing right now is to hasten my cultivation and be prepared for battle at all times!"
"Good, good. In any case, you should come to Phoenix Caw Peak more often to practice the Twin Sword arts with Wanning. It will allow you to deepen your relationship and enhance your strength. Why not seize such an opportunity?"
"Indeed!" Lin Xiao nodded happily.
The two continued to chat casually for a while, their conversation centered on Zhu Wanning.
Just before leaving, Lin Xiao pocketed the Jade Pendant, a surge of emotion welling up within him.
He turned back, looking at the elegant, voluptuous, mature beauty, and said with some hesitation, "Oh, right! Martial Uncle Su, there's one more thing..."
"What is it?" Su Mei, who had been deep in thought, was startled by his words. She looked at her breathtakingly handsome martial nephew and teased, "Martial Nephew, you aren't planning to stay overnight at Phoenix Caw Peak, are you?"
Lin Xiao shook his head and replied sincerely, "Martial Uncle Su, you truly are a kind and beautiful person. I wholeheartedly wish that you can break free from the shackles on your back and find your own happiness!"
He genuinely meant these words, with no ulterior motives. In the original story, because of her elder sister's dying wish, Su Mei had almost exhausted her entire life's energy. Whether it was joining the Qinglan Sect or entering a sham marriage with Nangong Wudao, this great beauty never lived a single moment for herself! The happiest time of her life was probably when she bickered with her martial sister Xiao Hongling. Even in the end, although the male lead Ye Chen seemingly expressed his love for her, allowing her to experience romance, as a typical harem protagonist, Ye Chen was merely acting on his lecherous instincts. He never truly tried to understand her heart! Now, Ye Chen's opportunities within the Qinglan Sect have been thoroughly dismantled by him, Lin Xiao. He sincerely hoped that this Martial Uncle Su could find her true happiness!
As for himself... although Martial Uncle Su's figure certainly made his eyes water, still! Fantasy was fantasy! She was his martial aunt, Wanning's Master—practically his half-mother-in-law! One mustn't... at least, not for now!
After hearing these words, Su Mei's expressive almond eyes stared blankly for a long moment. Then, a blush crept up her face, and she turned away, saying, "Alright, alright, you little rascal. Go back and seek comfort from your Master. Next time..."
She paused, considering for a moment, then turned back with a gentle, ladylike smile. "Next time you plan to visit Phoenix Caw Peak, let me know in advance. Martial Uncle will let you taste my cooking."
"Okay! My good Martial Uncle!" Lin Xiao agreed with delight.
Just as he stepped over the threshold:
DING!
"Detected a significant increase in Su Mei's affection towards the Host!"
"Due to successfully intercepting Ye Chen's noble benefactor opportunity and indirectly suppressing his fortune, his Luck Value has decreased by 500 points. (Current luck color remains light purple.)"
"You have received the Destiny Big Villain reward: Yin Yang Beauty Puppet x1. This is a life-assistance Magic Treasure that can transform into the appearance of any person (male or female) according to the Host's will. With cultivation, it can begin to achieve rudimentary understanding of human nature. It is a treasured item for members at the Elder rank and above in the Hehuan Sect, essential for home, travel, and freeing up one's hands—a must-have for convenience."
What the hell?! Is this even possible? And... is this thing a proper Magic Treasure?
In an instant, Lin Xiao's powerful body trembled, and countless question marks flooded his mind!
Instinctively, he opened his storage space to check.
Inside the boundless Consciousness Space, a tall, fair-skinned, and exquisitely beautiful woman stood. She was completely naked, save for her beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings, and she was gazing at him seductively, her legs elegantly crossed to the side!
Mas... Master?! Is this some kind of otherworldly doll? Damn you, lousy system, you really never change your ways!
Lin Xiao gritted his teeth, a thousand curses for the system galloping through his mind.
Fine, I'll personally test it tonight. If the product isn't up to par, you'll face the consequences, lousy system!
「Coiling Dragon Abyss.」
In the Demon Suppression Tower forest, a bald, short, and stout Daoist was conversing with a group of tower-guarding cultivators at the entrance to a garden.
Inside the garden, before a pitch-black pagoda covered in runic seals, a young man in black robes knelt on both knees. He touched the pagoda, continuously transmitting his Divine Thought into its core, apparently trying to establish a spiritual link with someone within.
After a moment, sweat drenched the young man's forehead, and his face was deathly pale. He finally sensed the soul consciousness of the "great personage" inside the tower.
"Godfather... your son has come to see you!"
"HEHEHEHE... Good child, Godfather has missed you dearly too," a coarse, chilling laugh echoed from within the tower. "Hmm? Where is that brat Yuanyi? Why hasn't he come to pay his respects to this Revered One?"