Chapter 139: Showing Off Skilled Techniques in Front of the Martial Uncle, The Princess Breaks Down (4)
Han Jin Xiu's mind blanked for a moment after hearing those sincere words.
She never imagined that what she planned to do had been anticipated and acted upon first!
"What's the matter? Don't like the gift I brought you, Auntie?"
"Surely you understand—this is the only thing that can save you now."
Su Qing was grinning ear to ear.
He'd been meaning to crush this disobedient bitch for a while.
Now was the perfect time—and he finally saw the look he'd been waiting for on her face.
To see the venomous beauty show this expression... truly satisfying!
"Master, why... why are you doing this? Were you lying to me all along?"
"I didn't know anything about those things... Can't you trust me?"
Han Jin Xiu quickly gathered herself, her eyes welling up with tears again.
Those proud and commanding eyes were now brimming with glittering sorrow.
The Princess's pitiful expression was undeniably convincing.
After all... someone usually so proud now looked like she was holding back tears. Who wouldn't believe her?
She played the emotion card, trying to claw back a sliver of advantage.
"Auntie, I'm currently handling this in an official capacity. You should quit entertaining unnecessary thoughts."
"When I said I trusted you, it was just lip service. You didn't actually take it seriously, did you?"
Su Qing replied calmly.
"I-I saved your life... Why won't you trust me?!"
Han Jin Xiu paused, her voice filled with grievance.
"Maybe I wasn't clear enough earlier. Want me to spell it out for you?"
"That protective talisman you gave me—it was just a ploy to win my trust."
"Or... did you actually fall for me and now you're genuinely heartbroken?"
"Real or fake, let me be clear: the past few days, I was just playing along with you."
"You believed my act? Now that's what's truly amusing!"
Su Qing's tone carried a hint of mockery.
The roles of hunter and prey had flipped in an instant. It really was amusing.
Han Jin Xiu nearly fainted from rage after hearing that.
Now she understood what true heartlessness looked like. This man had no shame!
He had been gentle, affectionate, and sincere before.
But now that he was turning hostile, there wasn't the slightest hesitation.
And now she realized something.
Back then, Su Qing's heartfelt words and expressions of gratitude...
Were all just a way to take advantage of her.
What infuriated her the most was—she had believed it!
She thought she had him wrapped around her finger. Instead, he had seen through her from the start.
Remembering how friendly and accommodating she'd been these past two days made her feel utterly humiliated.
If she had known, she never would have lowered herself to fawn over him!
"What's wrong? Surprised? Honestly, I was waiting to see this exact look on your face."
Su Qing said earnestly.
What was that saying again? Happiness is built on the suffering of others.
Especially a wicked woman like her—this was real happiness!
All that mutual scheming had led to this one satisfying expression.
As Su Qing continued his blatant mockery, Han Jin Xiu's face flushed with shame and rage.
Utter humiliation!
Murderous intent surged, quietly coiling around Su Qing.
She was enraged, nearly losing control.
The venomous Princess who usually kept her power hidden now revealed a terrifying aura.
The oppressive force rolling off her body was at least at the Grandmaster level!
To have such strength at her age was already incredibly rare.
From a talent standpoint, she was absolutely a peerless prodigy!
"Auntie, you'd better calm down. Don't do something you'll regret."
"There are 3,000 elite troops stationed outside, and I hold the one thing you need most."
"All you can do now\... is endure. That's my advice to you."
Even with a deadly Princess radiating killing intent before him, Su Qing remained utterly composed.
Completely unafraid, he gave off the air of someone who held every card.
That calm demeanor immediately crushed the Princess's overwhelming aura.
Silence filled the room.
The only sound was Su Qing calmly sipping his tea.
The rage in Han Jin Xiu's eyes faded, vanishing entirely.
Once she cooled down, she gave up on the idea of attacking.
Because right now, it would solve nothing.
Her identity was exposed. Her plan had failed. Her position was extremely dangerous.
As a smart woman, she knew—she had no options left.
Everything had gone according to this cunning brat's plan!
Take him hostage to force others' hands?
Don't be ridiculous. If he dared come here alone, he must have been well-prepared.
Acting recklessly would only put her in a worse position!
"What exactly do you want?"
The Princess's earlier charm was gone, replaced by a cold, blunt question.
"Didn't I just say? I brought you a gift."
Su Qing toyed with the exquisitely made collar, smiling.
It wasn't that he had some weird fetish—the goddess hadn't needed this kind of thing.
But if he wanted to truly break this Princess, he had to hit her where it hurt the most.
She loved making others her dogs. So if he could make her willingly become his...
That would be true submission.
"You really think that's possible?"
Han Jin Xiu sneered.
If her secret hadn't been exposed, she'd have politely declined.
But now that everything was out in the open, there was no need for pretense.
"How would I know without trying? I don't plan to force you. Let's make a bet."
"Tell me, do you think our Empress will win?"
Su Qing spoke slowly.
"What are we betting?"
Han Jin Xiu instantly understood.
"Our dignity. Do you dare?"
Su Qing flashed a radiant smile.
The Princess went quiet and looked toward White Jade Pavilion.
At that moment, a thunderous boom echoed from afar.
It came from above White Jade Pavilion, the shockwave blasting through a hundred miles.
The sky, once clear with clouds, turned instantly cloudless.
Violent winds howled, swirling countless leaves through the air.
In just their first clash, both fighters revealed Nirvana-level strength!
The Nirvana Realm—the true beginning of cultivation, the threshold of the inhuman.
"As expected... she lives up to her reputation."
Su Qing murmured.
If it had been him, forget participating—even being near the shockwave would mean certain death.
When immortals fight, mortals suffer. Right now, he was that mortal.