An intelligent, rational woman like Su Qingge knew the rules. Since she had chosen to follow Gu Changge, she had to sever all ties with Ye Chen.
There was no middle ground.
As a fellow woman, Yan Ji understood Su Qingge’s choice. In her position, she would have done the same.
But understanding only made the situation more tragic. Why does Little Chen have to harbor such irrational hostility toward Young Lord Gu?
“Qingge… you’re lying to me, right? How could this possibly be true?”
Inside the grand hall, Ye Chen clutched his head in agony.
He couldn’t believe it. The Su Qingge he knew—aloof, transcendent, pure as snow—would never say such things. She would never debase herself to pursue a man.
“Every word I said is true. If you don’t believe me, that is your problem,” Su Qingge said, her voice devoid of warmth.
“Do not come to pester me again. If Young Lord Gu sees you here, I will have to explain myself, and I do not wish to do that.”
Her ultimatum was delivered with merciless calm. She had said everything she needed to say. If Ye Chen persisted in his delusion, she would have no choice but to act.
“No! Gu Changge must have cast some evil spell on you! He’s from the Upper Realm—he definitely knows dark arts!”
Ye Chen suddenly shouted, his eyes reddening with madness. He stared at her like a cornered beast, refusing to accept reality.
“You’ve fallen into a heart demon, Little Chen! Calm down!”
Inside the ring, Yan Ji panicked. She immediately channeled her Qi, flooding his mind with cooling energy to suppress his hysteria.
“I don’t believe it…”
Ye Chen roared in anguish. Why? Why has my goddess become like this?
Su Qingge’s expression hardened.
He won’t listen.
Her longsword slid from its sheath with a sharp hiss. She prepared to strike.
Knock, knock, knock.
Suddenly, a rhythmic knocking sound echoed from the heavy doors of the hall, followed by a light, amused chuckle.
“Is Holy Maiden Qingge present?”
He wore a long black robe, his tall frame and handsome features complemented by a peculiar smile.
It was time for the final blow. But he wouldn’t be the one to deliver it.
Hearing the voice of his nemesis, Ye Chen’s face twisted with killing intent and hatred.
“Little Chen! Run! Now!”
Yan Ji shouted in his mind. Although Gu Changge had promised not to harm her, they were currently escaped fugitives. They had no moral high ground here.
Su Qingge froze. A chill ran down her spine.
Why is Young Lord Gu here?
Given his strength, perhaps he had arrived earlier without revealing himself.
Perhaps this was a test for her.
He wants to see where my loyalty lies.
Su Qingge didn’t hesitate. Her decision was simple.
She raised her sword.
The vast Qi of a Transcendent Realm cultivator surged. Her sword light was cold and biting, flashing through the void like a streak of white lightning.
Schlick!
“Argh—!”
Ye Chen, who was just turning to flee, let out a scream of agony. He hadn’t expected Su Qingge to attack him—let alone with lethal intent.
The sword pierced his chest, aiming straight for his heart.
If his powerful combat instincts had not made him take a large half-step backward at the critical moment, the sword would probably have pierced his heart.
“Not good!”
“This little girl is ruthless!”
Yan Ji had not expected Su Qingge to strike to kill. Fortunately, her remnant soul was in good condition. She hurriedly wrapped Ye Chen in her power and fled through the window.
“What happened here?”
Gu Changge pushed open the doors and walked in, looking surprised and puzzled. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
“Young Lord Gu…”
Su Qingge turned to look at Gu Changge, her expression calm.
“Qingge has disappointed you.”
She knew his confusion was an act. He had been watching from the shadows the entire time.
A chill crept down her back. Any slight misstep in her conduct could have plunged her into ruin. She had not known he was watching, yet he had seen everything she did.
This man was terrifying.
“Disappointed?” Gu Changge smiled, his mood visibly bright. “No. How could you disappoint me?”
“Really?”
Su Qingge was skeptical. She had intended to kill Ye Chen, but he had dodged the fatal blow. She worried Gu Changge might think she had held back on purpose.
“Naturally,” Gu Changge chuckled. If the Son of Providence could be killed so easily, he wouldn’t be the protagonist.
“The next time you meet, it will probably be a fight to the death. Do you regret it?”
Su Qingge shook her head firmly. “Since I chose to follow the Young Lord, I have long prepared for this day.”
“Good.”
Gu Changge nodded, his smile remaining gentle.
Now that Su Qingge had completely broken with Ye Chen—becoming his mortal enemy—there was no need to be harsh with her anymore.
The stick had done its job. Now, it was time for the carrot.
Su Qingge possessed luck far beyond most people’s, so her future achievements would probably be considerable. He wanted her to serve him willingly, rather than out of fear as she did now.
“Relax,” he said softly, stepping closer. “This wasn’t a test. From the beginning, I have trusted you completely. I simply… wanted to watch a good show.”
He reached out and pulled her into his embrace.
Su Qingge stiffened. Her body trembled slightly as she blinked her flawless, jade-like eyes in shock.
This was the first time she had been this close to a man.
And hearing such gentle words from the usually cold, terrifying Gu Changge…
For the first time, her heart was thrown into chaos.