Chapter 186: The Little Demoness Wants to Be a Good Girl, Pretends to Be the Cult Master's Wife for You... (2)
Long Ye looked at one, then the other, her expression turning subtly strange.
What could she say? Of course, she was happy to be saved.
But this aunt-nephew duo... why did they seem so weird?
She didn't even know how to describe it—it was just an incredibly odd feeling.
Not only that, but Gu Hanyan gave her a sense of familiarity, like they had met before.
"Calm your spirit. I'm going to suppress the soul inside you."
As soon as Gu Hanyan said this, she began to act.
A powerful aura exploded from her, making the demoness stiffen on the spot.
Wasn't this level of power a bit ridiculous?
But someone else's reaction was even more extreme.
The other soul that had just been lazing around like a salted fish suddenly seized control of the body.
"Why is it you?!"
The Cult Master's wife cried out in shock when she saw who was in front of her.
She had just sensed the familiar aura of a fellow disciple and awoke from her slumber.
And the moment she recognized the face in front of her, she instinctively tried to destroy the soul fragment.
That was her last resort. If destroyed, it wouldn't affect the demoness at all.
In fact, her main body would suffer a substantial loss.
But if she fell into her junior sister's hands, she'd wish she was dead!
Unfortunately for her, Gu Hanyan had already been fully prepared.
In an instant, the Cult Master's wife couldn't even destroy the fragment.
She could only allow Gu Hanyan to weaken and restrict her over and over—completely powerless.
This wasn't even a contest between main bodies. It was just one soul fragment!
Against her junior sister's full power, she didn't stand a chance.
"Senior sister, long time no see."
Gu Hanyan's voice carried a cold edge.
She could let go of many things—but not betrayal.
What she was doing now was just a little payback. It wasn't even much.
"So it was you who attacked that day!"
The Cult Master's wife finally understood and felt a twinge of regret.
That day, she had sensed a familiar presence but wasn't sure who it was.
In the demonic world, you offend so many people—it's normal to feel a sense of familiarity.
But she never imagined the one she least wanted to see—her junior sister—was the one behind it!
"That's right. If I had shown up that day, you probably would've run for your life."
"But now, you have no chance. This is just a small taste of my revenge."
"I'm curious—when this soul fragment returns to your main body, how will she feel?"
Gu Hanyan's tone carried a hint of glee.
She ruthlessly weakened her senior sister's soul fragment until it became fully subordinate to the demoness.
Their roles were completely reversed.
From now on, Long Ye could force the Cult Master's wife to appear or retreat at will, and even force her to sleep.
In other words, the situation was now fully under the demoness's control, with no more risk of leaking secrets.
"...Huh? That's it?"
Long Ye suddenly opened her eyes, looking dazed and uncertain.
She had been mentally prepared for long-term imprisonment.
Who would've thought it would be resolved so easily—and in just a few days?
"It's done. There won't be any problems."
Gu Hanyan responded coolly, confident in her ability.
"Yay! This demoness is back, baby!"
Long Ye took a moment to sense her current state, then cheered out loud.
The little demoness felt completely relieved and didn't think too deeply about why this big sister looked so familiar.
"Aunt, I've already prepared a medicinal bath for you. Please go relax."
"You expended a lot of true essence. It won't recover so easily."
Su Qing walked up to the blonde beauty and spoke gently.
Though it hadn't taken long, the expenditure of true essence had been heavy.
Not to mention, it had certainly drained a lot of energy.
A proper rest was more than necessary.
"Alright, I'll go now."
Gu Hanyan's cold face softened into a warm, radiant smile.
The change was so quick that the little demoness watching from the side was left dumbfounded.
Was it that she wasn't likable enough—or was this brat just too charming?
How could there be such double standards?!
Su Qing escorted Gu Hanyan to the bath, then returned to the room.
She was going to bathe—he obviously couldn't follow.
By the time he came back, Long Ye had already adapted to her restored state.
Her face was lit up with a genuine smile, clearly in a great mood.
"How do you feel? Any side effects?"
Su Qing pulled up a chair and asked.
"None. I've never felt this good."
Long Ye sat down beside him and replied without hesitation.
She showed off a ladylike demeanor, looking sweet and well-behaved.
"Hmm? That's not quite right."
Su Qing looked at the demoness sitting so close and raised an eyebrow.
Wasn't she supposed to be a mischievous little imp? Why the sudden act?
"Daddy~"
Long Ye blushed and whispered the word.
That name was the perfect way to confirm her identity.
"So it really is you... but why are you getting so close?"
Su Qing looked at the demoness, who was practically up in his face.
"While you were out, I suddenly remembered something."
"That woman who healed me—your so-called aunt—there's something off about her!"
"She's a traitor the Demonic Sect has been hunting with a massive bounty. Supposedly, whoever captures her will be granted an enormous opportunity."
"Like access to the Sacred Canon... or a ritual at the Celestial Altar to receive divine blessings..."
Long Ye whispered like a spy making contact, carefully watching the door in case someone overheard.
"Why are you telling me this? Are you trying to get me to take her down so you can rack up rewards?"
Su Qing asked, a little curious.
"How could I? No matter what, she helped me. I can't repay kindness with betrayal."
"I'm just telling you her identity. That woman might have an ulterior motive for getting close to you."
Long Ye shook her head, looking completely serious.
She had seen how the two behaved earlier—this wasn't a blood-related aunt and nephew.
Could it be that Gu Hanyan deliberately used the familial angle to get close to him?
"Hmm? That doesn't sound like you."
Su Qing looked at her with some surprise.
He could clearly tell that the demoness was trying to look out for him.