Earlier, Chu Yang had heard Ye Qingchan casually mention that she'd been stuck at the peak of the Void Spirit Realm for a long time—and that every time she neared a breakthrough, her meridians would ache horribly. So how had she managed to break through overnight?
An uneasy feeling stirred in Chu Yang's heart, and he couldn't shake the odd itch of suspicion. It wasn't that he needed Ye Qingchan to get out of his current predicament. But he just couldn't swallow the fact that a sure thing had flown into someone else's arms!
"Brother Chu Yang!"
Ye Qingchan stepped carefully into the cave. From a distance, she saw Chu Yang's miserable state.
"You've suffered."
After all, they'd cultivated together for three years—sharing hardships and experiences during that time. Feelings had grown between them. Besides, at the end of the day, Chu Yang's current fate was because of her.
It's the classic trope: a prodigy's wrath for his beloved, beating up the villain, and reaching the peak of life. The formula wasn't wrong. Unfortunately, the villain Chu Yang had run into was unshakably tough.
"Qingchan, where were you last night? Why did you only come to see me now?"
Chu Yang narrowed his eyes, his tone tinged with jealousy. Even if Ye Qingchan didn't say it, he'd already guessed. Xiao Ge had broken through to the Awakened Spirit Realm after taking the elixir Ling Xiao gave him. Now Ye Qingchan had broken through too—it was hard not to draw connections.
"I…"
A faint blush flashed across Ye Qingchan's face. She didn't dare tell Chu Yang she'd spent the whole night with Ling Xiao, and for a moment, she was at a loss. Especially since Ling Xiao really hadn't touched her all night—but would Chu Yang believe that?
Somehow, just thinking about Ling Xiao's look of disdain made Ye Qingchan unconsciously annoyed.
"Qi… Qingchan, what are you thinking about?"
Chu Yang stared in shock as Ye Qingchan smiled one moment and pouted the next. Suddenly, he felt a tightness in his chest. That expression… Damned Ling Xiao!! Damned bitch!! They must have done something unspeakable!!
"Huh? Brother Chu Yang… I… I wasn't thinking about anything. Last night… I was with Young Master Ling Xiao."
In the end, Ye Qingchan couldn't bring herself to lie to Chu Yang. She believed he would trust her—and she really hadn't done anything to betray him. Of course, it was Young Master Ling Xiao who'd chosen not to! Otherwise, it would've been really hard for her to resist.
"You spent the whole night with him?!"
A flash of scarlet surged in Chu Yang's eyes.
"Yes. As soon as I left Young Master Ling Xiao's place, I came to see you. Brother Chu Yang, don't worry—I'll ask Father to let you out of the Cliff of Repentance soon."
Ye Qingchan's intention was to show she cared about Chu Yang—that she'd rushed to see him as soon as she had free time. But when these words reached Chu Yang's ears, they instantly pushed him over the edge.
"As soon as you left Ling Xiao's place?" If nothing had happened between them, why had Ye Qingchan bathed early in the morning? Did those two bastards fool around all night?!
The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he became. His face twisted into a completely grim expression. The "perfect catch" he'd been eyeing for so long—Ling Xiao, that bastard, had gotten to her first!
"Brother Chu Yang, Young Master Ling Xiao isn't as bad as you think. He actually has a gentle side…"
Ye Qingchan had no idea what Chu Yang was thinking. After witnessing Ling Xiao's terrifying power, she still wanted to ease the tension between the two. But now, just thinking about Ling Xiao made her instinctively shy—he was the first man who'd ever seen her naked!
"A gentle side??! What man isn't gentle in bed?!"
Poor Chu Yang was completely lost in his own delusions. As Ye Qingchan spoke, visions began to form in his mind: Ling Xiao pinning Ye Qingchan down and taking his liberties with her. And the blush of shyness on Ye Qingchan's face became the last straw that broke Chu Yang's sanity. He believed it now—this paragon of virtue in his eyes, when she'd woken up that morning, sunlight wasn't the only thing that had touched her face!!
"Bitch!! Ye Qingchan, you shameless bitch!!"
The angrier Chu Yang got, the more he lashed out at Ye Qingchan. The shyness on her face froze instantly.
"Ch… Brother Chu Yang? You're calling me that?"
Ever since Chu Yang had joined the sect, he'd always played the role of the gentle older brother in front of Ye Qingchan. She'd never seen him with such a ferocious expression before.
"Bitch!! You shameless slut!! I'll kill Ling Xiao right in front of you! I'll kill him!!"
Chu Yang roared up at the sky, yanking the chains around his body until they clattered. He'd completely lost his mind.
"You… Chu Yang, don't be ungrateful. Young Master Ling Xiao is someone you can't afford to provoke. I'm warning you—don't bring this on yourself. Otherwise, if you get Xuanjian Sect into trouble, Father won't let you off either!"
As a Chosen Daughter, Ye Qingchan had always had a strong, assertive personality. She wasn't about to let Chu Yang's insults slide. She'd had a soft spot for Chu Yang before, but it was never to the point where she'd only marry him. Especially after witnessing Ling Xiao's power, she'd truly begun to look forward to the broader world of the Holy State.
"Won't let me off? Fine! I'd like to see how you'll stop me!!"
Chu Yang roared like a beast, his sword aura surging wildly around him—a faint chill inexplicably crept into Ye Qingchan's heart. Even though Ling Xiao had plundered much of his destiny, he was still a Chosen One at his core. So the oaths he made carried a faint pressure from Heavenly Dao.
Ye Qingchan gave Chu Yang a deep look. In the end, she said nothing and turned to walk out of the cave.
"Chu Yang, as fellow disciples, I'll warn you one last time: don't provoke Young Master Ling Xiao."
With that, Ye Qingchan didn't hesitate any longer. She left without looking back.
"Bitch!! Ling Xiao, I'll kill you! I'll kill you!!"
He stole my fortunes and my love—this enmity is irreconcilable!!!
At the same time, on the mountain path below the Cliff of Repentance, a sinister smile spread across the face of a certain unscrupulous young man.
There we go! Ye Qingchan really went to see Chu Yang first thing in the morning. And with that Chosen One's temper, he could never stand his woman spending the night with another man. Their falling out—100 Destiny Points and 1000 Villain Points credited to my account.
Chosen Ones are just so arrogant. If it were an ordinary disciple, they'd definitely choose to forgive.
Ling Xiao glanced at his system panel:
Master: Ling Xiao
Identity: Young Master of the Wandao Demonic Sect
Divine Body: True Demonic Body (Forbidden Constitution)
Cultivation: Peak of the Soul Sea Realm
Treasure: Dragon Demon Holy Armor (Top-tier Dao Artifact)
Techniques: Wandao Demonic Manual, True Demonic Body (Innate), Purgatory Eyes (Innate), Ancient Soul-Snatching Art (Forbidden Technique)
Destiny Value: 330
Villain Value: 1000
"Well, only 170 Destiny Points left. Once I deal with that Nether Phoenix, it'll be time to wrap this up."
Earlier, Ling Xiao had hesitated—should he let this Chosen One go, letting him head down the mountain to seek his own fortunes? But after Elder Yin's investigation yesterday, he'd learned that Chu Yang's trump card was that Nether Phoenix—so the chance of Chu Yang finding an ancient ruin was slim.
The person Ling Xiao was looking for was supposed to be a boy who knew the Qi-reading technique. Y'know… the treasure-hunting type who can spot ancient maps or treasures just by browsing a stall. No, wait—he's a Chosen One!
"I'm still that guy who spends money—no hint of change at all."
Ling Xiao whistled as he walked toward the mountain top. He had to admit—spending money felt great. It's like having a cheat code!