She was wrong. Completely wrong.
Even if she had waited just a few more days before deciding to drug him, the woman standing by Qin Xiu’s side right now, protected by his divine body, would have been her!
How could Yun Xuerong not regret it?
From the attitudes of the powerful figures present, it was clear—starting today, Qin Xiu would soar to unimaginable heights!
She couldn’t accept it.
She was the one with the engagement! Why should her younger sister reap all the benefits? Deep down, she still held onto a shred of wishful thinking.
Yun Nishang looked at Yun Xuerong kneeling at her feet with a complicated expression.
If the one who had awakened a spirit body had been Gao Yang, she knew she would now be in an even worse state than her sister—perhaps without even a path to survive.
But thinking of their blood ties, a flicker of hesitation passed through Yun Nishang’s eyes.
Yet Qin Xiu’s lips curled into a cold smirk.
After eighteen years of silent endurance, he had seen through the fickleness of human nature.
She wasn’t admitting fault—she was just afraid of dying.
He was genuinely curious—where did Yun Xuerong find the nerve to fantasize about becoming his concubine? Just because of a marriage contract she had personally destroyed?
“Be a concubine? You’re not even worthy of being a dog.”
That one sentence sent Yun Xuerong into an icy abyss. Her face turned pale, and her voluptuous body clung tightly to Qin Xiu’s leg. “No, don’t!”
“Qin Xiu, we grew up together… I was the daughter-in-law personally chosen by Uncle Qin!”
Qin Xiu didn’t even bother to look at her. But how could Jiang Qianhe miss such a perfect opportunity to prove himself?
With a vicious kick, he sent Yun Xuerong flying, then cupped his hands to Qin Xiu. “Young Master Qin, please calm your anger. The Heavenly Profound Sect will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation.”
Then he turned and glared at the Grand Elder. “She’s your disciple—why haven’t you acted yet?!”
The Grand Elder took a deep breath, his expression turning cold. “Yun Xuerong, you deceived the sect. Your crimes are unforgivable. From this moment on, you and I are no longer master and disciple.”
He turned his gaze away, but a trace of regret flickered in his eyes. After all, a Water Radiance Spirit Body was extremely rare, a prodigious talent. But compared to the divine body awakened by Qin Xiu, it was like a dying ember before a blazing sun—utterly insignificant.
Resolving himself, the Grand Elder clenched his jaw, his voice becoming colder. “From now on, the Heavenly Profound Sect has no ties with you! As for your crimes—you deserve death!”
Yun Xuerong was struck as if by lightning. Tears poured down her face as she pleaded in despair, “No… please, Master, save me… I don’t want to die!”
Just a month ago, her master had still doted on her—the words of concern still echoed in her ears. Yet now, just to appease Qin Xiu, he didn’t even blink as he sentenced her to death. Her heart shattered.
Just as the Grand Elder’s palm began gathering killing intent, the Royal Princess suddenly let out a mocking laugh. “Grand Elder, didn’t you just boast to my master days ago about having taken in a Water Radiance Spirit Body as your disciple?”
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The Grand Elder’s face flushed with rage. He wished he could slap the Royal Princess to silence her.
Jiang Qianhe also lost his temper. “Princess, what are you talking about?”
“Our sect was deceived as well. We didn’t realize the truth. Aren’t we correcting the mistake now and giving Young Master Qin the justice he deserves?”
The Royal Princess sneered coldly, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Justice? You only remembered justice after seeing a divine body? Can such justice even be called justice?”
“You—!” Jiang Qianhe was furious to the brink of losing control, nearly tearing the Royal Princess’s mouth apart.
But the Royal Princess stood proudly, unyielding. She had to use this opportunity to deepen Qin Xiu’s resentment toward the Heavenly Profound Sect.
The tension between the two was so thick it felt like sparks might fly. Qin Xiu observed it all calmly, fully aware that both sides were trying to win him over.
Still, compared to the rest, the Royal Princess had at least shown some decency—she hadn’t demanded his death like the others, and she had been the first to stand up for him.
“No need to trouble the Sect Master. I’ll return to the capital with Her Highness instead.”
The moment he said this, the Grand Elder’s killing intent froze mid-air.
But in that instant of hesitation, his gaze met Qin Xiu’s—and he instantly felt a pang of regret.
It was over!
That hesitation, in Young Master Qin’s eyes, meant that the moment he refused to join the Heavenly Profound Sect, they no longer cared about seeking justice for him.
And yes, that was the truth. Water Radiance Spirit Bodies were extremely rare. In this world, strength ruled—not honor or righteousness.
But the problem was… right now, the mood of Qin Xiu, this divine body, was the law of the world!
“Young Master Qin, I’ll kill her right now! Please reconsider—our Heavenly Profound Sect’s foundation is no less than the royal family’s!”
The Grand Elder tried to make amends, but a trace of disappointment flickered in Qin Xiu’s eyes.
If he’d truly meant it, then upon seeing him falsely accused, the Grand Elder’s first reaction would’ve been to punish Yun Xuerong—no questions asked.
First instincts reveal everything.
If he’d still been testing them earlier, now his decision was made.
“Princess, I’ll go to the capital with you. But before that, I have one request.”
The faces of Jiang Qianhe and the others turned extremely unsightly, and Yun Xuerong, after all the trauma, actually lost control and a stream of warm liquid trickled down her legs…
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Upon hearing Qin Xiu’s words, the Royal Princess clutched his arm even tighter, not noticing how her elegant, royal body—raised with golden luxury—was now pressed against his.
“What request, Young Master? Speak freely. Not just one—even a hundred, I’ll agree to them all.”
The Royal Princess was overjoyed. What she had done unintentionally had somehow brought a divine body to the royal family.
Her luck today was nothing short of heaven-defying.
Suddenly, a thought struck her, and a faint blush appeared on her stunning face.
Young Master Qin lacked neither treasures nor techniques. Then… could his condition possibly be…
Despite the blush, she gently bit her lip and didn’t let go of his hand. In fact, she had already found Qin Xiu quite handsome before.
Qin Xiu, feeling the soft, warm touch of her hand, became slightly embarrassed and quickly stepped back, gently taking Yun Nishang’s hand instead.
“It’s like this, Your Highness—this is my wife. Her name is Yun Nishang. I’d like to bring her with me to the capital. Ideally, she should also enter the Academy and cultivate alongside me.”
“That’s it?”
To the Royal Princess, this request was practically nothing.
But she could feel it—when Qin Xiu said “my wife,” there was an unmistakable strength and affection in his voice, making it clear no one could challenge her position.
As she looked at Yun Nishang’s breathtaking beauty, the Royal Princess felt an inexplicable pang of envy—and a flicker of jealousy she couldn’t quite explain.
Yes, countless geniuses in the Great Li Empire pursued her.
But there was only one divine body in the world—Qin Xiu.
“No problem.”
The Royal Princess nodded, though the hand that Qin Xiu had just pulled away from still hovered awkwardly in mid-air. She felt an inexplicable sense of loss.
That was it? That’s all he asked for?
Hmph! Why am I even feeling disappointed? I’m a princess! The cherished jewel of the empire!
The Royal Princess composed herself and, to avoid further complications, immediately prepared to depart with Qin Xiu.
“Young Master Qin, the teleportation array in Lingqu City was shattered by Sect Master Jiang. We’ll have to go to the nearest city and use the teleportation array there.”
Before leaving, the Royal Princess couldn’t resist adding a snide remark.
So you, Heavenly Profound Sect, like to call the shots here, do you? Smash the teleportation array with one stomp, did you? Take in a Water Radiance Spirit Body and think your luck’s invincible, huh?
Her mood was ecstatic. Taking a divine body like Qin Xiu back with her—she could only imagine how wildly her royal father and master would praise her.