Chapter 220: Please, Master, Don't Look—The Divine Maiden Would Never Sink So Low (4)
Ye Xueyi had to admit something:
That man had already taken root in her heart.
But now, her master was dead set on fighting him to the bitter end.
Two of the most important people in her life were about to go to war.
She wanted to persuade her master, but she knew now wasn't the time.
The humiliation her master had endured tonight was unprecedented.
She might look calm now, but the moment Ye Xueyi brought him up, she would lose it.
Her master would only want revenge. Nothing else was possible.
Conflict... was unavoidable.
Ye Xueyi's eyes were filled with confusion. She didn't know what to do.
But then, a certain figure flashed in her mind—and she calmed down.
'If it's him, he'll know what to do.'
'He'll figure something out once he notices I'm gone. He'll stop all this before it gets out of hand.'
The Divine Maiden silently prayed, not realizing how deeply she had begun to rely on him.
Meanwhile—
Tang Xuan had also been taken to safety.
He was placed within the Heavenly Dao Sect to recover, with no need to worry about security.
His restraints were fully lifted, and he was even given valuable pills to help him heal.
The moment he got his hands on them, he popped one in.
Warmth spread through his body, and he nearly wept with joy.
His time in captivity had been hell, body and soul worn down.
Now that he was free again, he finally remembered how sweet freedom tasted.
At this rate, it wouldn't take long for a full recovery.
Feeling refreshed, Tang Xuan's thoughts began to stir again.
He promptly approached the Heavenly Dao Lord and Ye Xueyi, offering a respectful bow.
"Dao Lord, your righteous rescue freed me from the devil's hands. I will repay this debt."
His words and manners were flawless.
"There's no need for so many words between kindred spirits."
The Heavenly Dao Lord replied coolly.
To her, he was still an outsider. There was no need to act warm.
The only reason she'd saved him was because he was useful.
"Xueyi, you've suffered so much. That villain is truly unforgivable!"
"If you need anything, just say the word. I'll help you at any cost!"
As he spoke, Tang Xuan looked at Ye Xueyi with burning eyes.
His gaze was filled with undisguised care—and infatuation.
"Thank you."
Ye Xueyi answered flatly.
She felt nothing but disgust for this man.
She knew the truth behind his war against the empire.
He turned rebel only because his family was executed for treason.
He claimed it was revenge—but it was all selfishness.
He looked like a righteous man, but in reality, he was a petty fool who didn't care about right or wrong.
And after his sneak attack on Su Qing, her hatred for him had only deepened.
If given the chance, she wouldn't hesitate to kill him.
"No need to thank me—it's the least I can do. I just regret not meeting you sooner."
"If I had, that scumbag would never have gotten so far..."
Tang Xuan focused entirely on Ye Xueyi, launching into a monologue.
The whole thing boiled down to: trashing Su Qing and propping himself up.
In his words, Su Qing was a shameless leech clinging to the Empress.
While he, noble and unyielding, fought for his family's honor.
Ye Xueyi's eyes were filled with boredom. She clearly didn't care.
But with her master and other sect members nearby, she couldn't tell him to shut up.
At that moment, the blue-haired, red-eyed Divine Maiden thought again of Su Qing.
That boy never wasted words. He always acted.
Compared to Tang Xuan, the difference couldn't be more obvious.
The Heavenly Dao Lord watched Tang Xuan, hesitating.
Her lips moved slightly, but she said nothing in the end.
Maybe… if this idiot could help distract her disciple from that wretch, it wouldn't be so bad.
Tang Xuan, meanwhile, was feeling great.
He had escaped danger, and was now standing before the goddess of his dreams.
His feelings for her surged once more.
Even if she'd already been "stained" by someone else, he didn't mind!
Once he recovered, he'd ask the Heavenly Dao Lord for her hand!
He'd take the blame for her soiled reputation!
That way, he'd even be protecting her honor—how thoughtful!
The clueless narcissist wore a proud, self-satisfied grin.
White Jade Pavilion.
After a chaotic night, Su Qing rushed here without rest.
The Empress had just been roused from sleep by the report.
She threw on a robe and came to meet her late-night visitor.
But her eyes were sharp and cold, exuding majesty.
Anyone would be grumpy after being woken up like this.
Honestly, it was only because it was Su Qing.
If it had been anyone else, they'd be getting whipped right now.
"Ahem, Qinglan-jie, I didn't mean to wake you. But I've got something important."
"After one wild night, I've found the exact location of the Heavenly Dao Sect!"
Su Qing scratched his cheek, feeling a bit guilty staring at her stunning face.
If this weren't urgent, he wouldn't have barged in.
The Empress snapped fully awake the moment he said that.
At the same time, the system issued a new mission.
"An outstanding subject should conquer lands for their ruler—forge ahead and break them!"
"Mission objective: Trample the martial world!"
"Reward: Tiered based on completion level."
Clearly, the better he performed, the bigger the reward.
"Excellent. My dear brother working tirelessly for me even at this hour. My heart is touched!"
"Then I'll give you a clear goal: flatten the Heavenly Dao Sect. Let this be a warning to all the sects out there!"