118: Take good care of her

"It's you!"

Chen Qingxuan pointed at her and said.

"You want to..."

Pei Qingli widened her beautiful eyes, but before she could finish her sentence, Chen Qingxuan interrupted:

"I meant to say you've been exposed. Didn't you notice Susu probing you with the Nine Profound Pupils? She saw through your lie and confirmed my identity."

"What?"

Pei Qingli felt as if struck by lightning.

Realizing Chen Qingxuan wasn't joking, she immediately covered her mouth with her small hand. "How could... I didn't notice at all... Susu probed me?"

"Forget it. Your current strength is far inferior to hers."

Chen Qingxuan waved his hand, not intending to blame her, as it wasn't done on purpose.

Just as he was about to bid farewell, Pei Qingli spoke again: "Now that Susu has discovered your identity... what should we do? Has she told anyone else?"

"Not yet."

"That's great... Huh? Why hasn't she exposed you?"

"I made a deal with her."

"Really? What did you trade?"

"Woo..."

Chen Qingxuan almost couldn't hold back his tears.

Fortunately, in this critical moment, his manly resilience stopped the tears, and he waved his hand, saying, "That's enough. My time is limited... I must bid farewell."

Whoosh—

With that, Chen Qingxuan fled as if escaping.

Leaving only a bewildered Pei Qingli behind. "Strange, what kind of deal could make Susu not expose him?"

...Southern Border.

Divine Phoenix Sect.

Under a pavilion, two graceful figures sat facing each other.

Huang Qingxue spoke first: "You came to see me in such a hurry. Did you find out something?"

"Emm... I've already clarified everything." Jiang Susu lifted her pretty Face and said, "Qingxue, we've both misunderstood Senior Chen... Actually, he's a good person."

"A good person?"

Huang Qingxue was utterly confused.

Facing her bewildered expression, Jiang Susu presented the prepared explanation: "Yes. After Senior Chen joined the Heavenly Dao Alliance, the reason he carried out sweeping reforms was because he detected major movements from the Western Region's Demon Alliance. It's said that heartless man has allied with the Demon Alliance, so I think it's only natural for our Heavenly Dao Alliance to recruit the remaining Human Race forces. Senior Chen is not at fault."

"Wait, Susu..." Huang Qingxue found it strange and couldn't help but interrupt, "Weren't we supposed to investigate this matter? Didn't we say... his origins are very strange? His origins are what we should be investigating the most!"

"I know. I've also investigated his origins." Jiang Susu said seriously, "Over three hundred years ago, Senior Chen was a chivalrous... emm... reclusive expert. That's why there are few records about him. But after inquiring with some forces that possess Legacies, I confirmed that such a person indeed existed. So, Senior Chen's origins are also not a problem. Previously, we were just being overly suspicious."

"Alright."

Huang Qingxue bit her lip, feeling that something was off;

But she had no evidence.

Out of trust in her good sister, she didn't dwell on it. "Susu, I have good news to tell you."

"What good news?"

"The repair speed of that Divine Artifact has increased... It seems it will be completed in less than two years."

"Huh?"

The smile on Jiang Susu's Face froze.

In contrast, Huang Qingxue was full of anticipation. "Susu, this is good news, right? We can soon go deal with that Evil Cultivator."

"...Good, good news."

Jiang Susu forced a smile, but she couldn't feel the slightest bit of joy inside.

The next moment, she tentatively asked: "Qingxue, what if I... emm... forced myself on him... but haven't had enough fun yet... and your trump card is already repaired... Would you delay your revenge for my sake?"

"What?"

Huang Qingxue thought she misheard.

The next moment, she exclaimed in shock: "Susu, what are you saying? Could it be that now... you still have those kinds of thoughts about him?"

"I'm not, I don't, don't talk nonsense."

"Then why are you asking like that?"

"I was just asking casually... Oh, don't worry, even if he stripped naked, I wouldn't go near him!"

Jiang Susu said with a firm tone... Western Region.

Demon Emperor Palace.

After returning, Chen Qingxuan immediately told Luo Yin about resolving the crisis of being suspected. "Now I have firmly established myself within the Heavenly Dao Alliance. Our efforts weren't in vain."

"That's wonderful."

Luo Yin rarely showed a smile.

But the next moment, she cautiously asked: "Are you sure? Just the news of your alliance with the Demon Alliance can completely dispel her suspicions? Could it be a long-term plan to catch a bigger fish?"

"Don't worry, I'm certain."

"What makes you so confident?"

"I won't say, I won't say."

Chen Qingxuan waved his hand to change the topic.

Then, he got straight to the point: "However, although I've established a foothold in the Heavenly Dao Alliance now, as for the Demon Alliance... to be honest, I can't think of any way to build prestige within the Demon Alliance. If it's just based on strength... when the crisis comes, they might not trust me."

Luo Yin thought for a moment, "That's easy to handle. From now on, interact more with the people from the Demon Alliance... familiarity breeds affection over time."

"I don't have that much time."

"Now that the Heavenly Dao Alliance is stabilized, you can shift your focus to the Western Region."

"..."

Chen Qingxuan opened his mouth, hesitating to speak;

Could a man speak about selling his body to others?

It's so embarrassing!

Chen Qingxuan sighed lightly, "Help me think of a way. I need to return to the Central Province quickly."

"Are you in a hurry?"

"I'm not in a hurry!"

"If you're not in a hurry, then why are you rushing?"

Luo Yin asked in surprise.

Looking at Chen Qingxuan's complex expression, she had already sensed something. "Are you hiding something from me?"

"Is there?"

Chen Qingxuan still wanted to play dumb;

But before he could finish, Luo Yin clearly interrupted him: "Listen, now the heavy responsibility of confronting the Three Thousand Divine Provinces falls on the two of us. You and I are the closest teammates. This plan cannot afford even the slightest mistake. If any unexpected situation arises... you should tell me immediately so we can Face it together."

Chen Qingxuan said with difficulty: "You can't help me..."

"If you don't even say it, how do you know I can't help you?"

Luo Yin instantly grew anxious.

Because at this moment, she was certain Chen Qingxuan was hiding something.

Thus, she immediately stepped forward, her jade-like hand grabbing Chen Qingxuan's arm. "Has your identity been exposed? Can you no longer stay in the Heavenly Dao Alliance?"

"No." Chen Qingxuan shook his head. "But my identity was indeed exposed... however, I'm even more stable in the Heavenly Dao Alliance now."

"What?"

Luo Yin felt as if struck on the head and immediately pressed for details.

Under her persistent questioning, Chen Qingxuan finally compromised. "I'll tell you... but you mustn't tell anyone, okay?"

"Of course, I'll help you solve it together!"

"..."

Thus, Chen Qingxuan could only confess truthfully.

Upon learning the secret, Luo Yin stared at Chen Qingxuan dumbfounded. "You..."

Chen Qingxuan's handsome Face flushed red. "I told you you couldn't help me! You insisted on asking... Alright, I need to hurry back to the Central Province for the appointment. Remember, don't tell anyone."

"Wait."

At that moment, Luo Yin suddenly stopped him, taking out a bottle from her storage ring and handing it to Chen Qingxuan.

"Take this!"

"What is this?"

"I originally wanted to use it to regulate the cold energy in my body, but it also has the effect of nourishing essence and strengthening yang."

Luo Yin pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes looking at Chen Qingxuan with a sense of entrustment. "You are now the hope of the Cangyun Continent. You must serve her well... and never let her expose you."

Entrusted with a heavy responsibility.