180: The Girl in Purple (Long Chapter)

Swish—

Without any hesitation, Jiang Susu directly sprinkled the love powder in her hand onto her good sister.

"Susu!"

Huang Qingxue immediately became anxious.

The dense powder that filled her vision seemed to instantly trigger the aftereffects from back then, frightening her into hurriedly activating the heavenly phoenix pearl to absorb the love powder.

"Brother, I've already helped you... the rest is up to you."

At the same time, Jiang Susu turned and fled.

"You, stop right there."

Huang Qingxue, holding the heavenly phoenix pearl, chased after her.

"..."

In contrast, Chen Qingxuan was left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

At this moment, Ji Qianyou, who had stayed behind, raised her pretty face and asked, "Revered Master, why is Susu so afraid of you? What exactly did you do to her?"

"Ahem!" Chen Qingxuan looked at his Beloved Disciple, hesitating to speak, "It's nothing, just basic operations."

"Huh?"

Ji Qianyou tilted her head;

Seeing that The two women had already left, she lightly bit her cherry lips and smiled, "Revered Master, do you want a hug?"

"Sure!" Chen Qingxuan beamed with joy and said, "But first, revert to your true form."

Ji Qianyou meaningfully leaned closer and smiled, "What... does Revered Master really can't tell me apart from Mother?"

"That's not it... mainly, hugging the bigger one is inconvenient."

"But Revered Master said last time that the bigger one has more texture."

"Hey, don't talk nonsense."

On the other side.

A figure walked majestically to the main hall's entrance—it was Li Erhe, returning triumphantly.

At this moment, a group of Star Protection Hall Elders had long been waiting in the hall. Seated in the Hall Revered Master's position, which once belonged to Duanmu Xin, was Li Xing, now looking proud and elated.

"Father, you're back?"

Li Xing stood up in pleasant surprise, pointing to the Hall Revered Master's seat behind him, gesturing for his father to try it too.

"Ahem!"

After Li Erhe lightly coughed;

Facing the fervent gazes of everyone, he strode confidently into the main hall, advancing with a triumphant air until he sat on the throne exclusive to the Hall Revered Master.

Then, he said nothing more.

But he gazed down like a monarch at the familiar faces below.

He had waited too long for this day.

Everyone exchanged glances, no longer daring to regard Li Erhe as an equal, standing nervously and awkwardly.

After a long while, an Elder couldn't help but break the silence, "Elder Li, what exactly is the situation now?"

"Sigh!"

Li Erhe feigned a sigh;

Then, facing everyone's suspicious gazes, he shook his head helplessly, "Young Master Chen insisted that I become the new Hall Revered Master of the Star Protection Hall. This has really put me in a tough spot!"

"?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's mouths twitched violently.

What a load of crap?

No one present was a fool; they could see that Li Erhe was feigning reluctance after gaining an advantage. But times had changed, and even if they saw through it, they dared not expose him;

After all, Li Erhe's backer was Chen Qingxuan?

He was a descendant of an Immortal!

"Oh my, Hall Master Li, if you don't become the Hall Revered Master, who else could?"

"Although this is a daunting task, since it's Young Master Chen's order, Hall Master Li, you must persevere!"

"Exactly, Hall Master Li. If there's ever anything you need in the future... please don't hesitate to ask. We're all old friends."

After a brief silence, everyone spoke up to express their stance.

Regardless of whether they truly respected Li Erhe in their hearts, at this moment, no one dared to voice opposition.

Otherwise, they might end up like Duanmu Xin.

"Thank you for your concern."

Li Erhe interrupted everyone's flattery and said solemnly, "I know you're all very curious about what exactly happened in Duanmu Duchy after I left with Young Master Chen."

"To be frank, everyone connected to Duanmu Xin's lineage has now been erased by a strange and powerful Sword Rain. I witnessed this with my own eyes."

Li Erhe informed them honestly.

Instantly, the entire main hall fell silent.

Although everyone had anticipated this outcome, hearing it firsthand... still felt unreal, like a dream.

After all, that was a duchy, a behemoth in the Star River Ruins... and someone had come to slaughter them so mercilessly?

In the past, they would never have believed such a day could come.

But considering that Chen Qingxuan was from an Upper Domain and a descendant of an Immortal... while everyone marveled, it wasn't entirely unacceptable.

It made perfect sense!

Li Erhe scanned the complex faces below, "Everyone, the deaths of Duanmu Xin and the others were entirely their own fault. At the time, I tried my best to advise them to watch their words, but they not only persisted stubbornly but also publicly provoked Young Master Chen and questioned his identity... With such court death, even I couldn't save them!"

"Right, right, they brought it upon themselves."

"Exactly. At the time, we all believed Elder Li... I mean, Hall Master Li. Only they and their father opposed us."

"Hall Master Li, you've already done everything you could!"

Everyone chimed in, following their hearts.

Seeing everyone's compliance, Li Erhe was very satisfied but didn't forget the main task, "Rest assured, everyone. Now that I am the Hall Revered Master of the Star Protection Hall, I will shoulder the responsibilities and help everyone avoid the same fate as Duanmu Xin and the others. But there's one condition... I wonder if you all are willing to follow my instructions from now on?"

"We are at Hall Master Li's disposal!"

Everyone spoke in unison.

"Good. Then, everyone should immediately return to your respective forces and convey a message... From today onward, the Star River Ruins will adopt a Statue as its Totem!"

"...Young Master Chen, this is my plan."

After finishing his work, Li Erhe came to report to Chen Qingxuan.

"Using the Star Protection Hall's authority to enact laws, setting the Statue as the Totem of the Star River Ruins, so that every force will massively construct them." Chen Qingxuan stroked his chin and asked curiously, "Elder Li, how did you come up with such an idea?"

"It's all thanks to Young Master Chen's guidance!"

"What does it have to do with me?"

"Young Master Chen, you must have forgotten." Li Erhe smiled broadly and pulled out a small notebook, explaining, "Back then, you taught me that I could design a pattern for the Star Protection Hall to Highlighting identity and enhancing cohesion... After returning, I thought about it day and night, fearing I would Let down Young Master Chen's high expectations... Fortunately, effort pays off, and I finally thought of a win-win solution."

"Since we need to label the Star Protection Hall, why design a useless pattern? We can simply set the Statue as the Totem. It can serve as the Belief for the entire Star River Ruins' laws and help Young Master Chen build more Statues. Isn't that perfect?"

Li Erhe said smugly.

"You really... haven't disappointed me!" Chen Qingxuan looked at the other's small notebook. He had thought it was just a way for Li Erhe to show loyalty back then, never expecting Li Erhe to actually use it as evidence.

Thus, even he couldn't deny how well Li Erhe had caught on.

"Oh my, thank you for the praise, Young Master Chen. I still have much to learn from you!" Li Erhe was overwhelmed by the favor.

Chen Qingxuan waved his hand, "Alright, proceed with your method to build the Statues. But remember, these Statues..."

"Young Master Chen, rest assured." Li Erhe interrupted in a low voice, "These Statues are built voluntarily by us, just to create a Totem for the Star Protection Hall and the Star River Ruins. They absolutely have no relation to your background."

"Hmm!"

Chen Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction.

After sending Li Erhe away, he smiled, "Although there was the trouble with Duanmu Xin's family, the plan to spread Statues throughout the Star River Ruins has proceeded rather smoothly."

"Once Statues are Widespread the Star River Ruins, hehe, the incense value harvested then... will be beyond comparison to what it is now."

Chen Qingxuan laughed.

Just thinking about harvesting hundreds or thousands of times more incense value in the future made him unable to resist laughing with his hands on his hips.

"Haha, even a God King isn't as happy as I am!"

At this moment,

Within that chaotic order, a pair of sacred and resplendent phoenix eyes slowly opened.

"This guy... even Divine Lightning didn't kill him."

"But why did the wisp of Divine Thought I separated and sent away from the Three Thousand Divine Provinces appear by his side... Is it just a coincidence?"

"Hmph, just wait... I'll come find you soon."

...Inside the room.

Huang Qingxue crossed her arms in annoyance, "Hmph, and here I thought I was protecting you by keeping you close, yet you threw love powder at me... I won't look after you anymore."

"Qingxue, don't be angry, it didn't work this time!" Jiang Susu tugged at her good sister's sleeve, looking like a child who had done something wrong.

"You still wanted it to work?" Huang Qingxue stomped her foot angrily and scolded, "With the heavenly phoenix pearl in my hand, not even your love powder, let alone the deadliest poison in the world, could threaten me... You'd better give up on that idea."

"I..."

Jiang Susu bit her lip and lowered her head.

Faced with her good sister's scolding, she knew she was in the wrong, "I know it's not right... but I'm too scared... and you won't help me."

"How can I help..."

Huang Qingxue stopped mid-sentence and changed her tone, "What's there to be afraid of? Even if he's powerful, his strength hasn't surpassed ours yet. How formidable can he really be?"

"You don't understand, Qingxue. This has nothing to do with strength." Jiang Susu lifted her small face, her heart trembling, "Ever since my brother was revived, I've noticed he's changed... He no longer enjoys ordinary marital pleasures... He always has new tricks... He's like a Transformer."

"What?"

Huang Qingxue didn't understand;

But seeing her good sister's terrified expression, she could sense that Chen Qingxuan's prowess... likely exceeded her expectations.

The next moment, her tone softened, "But Susu, you can't avoid this forever. You were so eager to give yourself to him back then, and even if you regret it now... there's no turning back. You're his woman... You have to be brave."

"Brave?"

Jiang Susu looked at her good sister, who spoke without feeling the pain;

But the words of rebuttal died on her lips, as she lacked the confidence to voice them. After all, Huang Qingxue was right... she was Chen Qingxuan's woman now.

This was something she couldn't avoid for a lifetime.

So, Jiang Susu took a deep breath, "I understand, Qingxue. I'll go find my brother now!"

Huang Qingxue looked surprised, "You've come to terms with it?"

"Yes!" Jiang Susu nodded solemnly, with a look of facing death unflinchingly, "I can't avoid this forever. I must face it bravely... I'd rather die than yield."

"Well done, Susu!"

Huang Qingxue gave an approving nod, "No matter how formidable he is, he's just a man... Back then, he was afraid of you. I believe you can still take back the initiative now."

"Mhm, wait for my good news!"

Jiang Susu turned and pushed open the door;

After exchanging a glance with her good sister, she resolutely stepped over the threshold and headed toward Chen Qingxuan's room.

On the other side.

Seeing the beauty who had come to him on her own, Chen Qingxuan felt as if he were dreaming, "Am I dreaming, Susu? You came to find me?"

"I'm not afraid!"

Jiang Susu raised her chin and puffed out her cheeks as she spoke.

But the next moment, she still felt a bit guilty and said, "But you have to promise me, brother... no flying high this time, okay?"

"No problem."

Chen Qingxuan agreed immediately, eagerly scooping up the beauty's fragrant body;

In contrast, Jiang Susu was somewhat nervous, "Brother, don't lie to me!"

"Don't worry, I won't lie to you. This time, we'll play the big windmill."

"What's that?"

"Here we go!"

...One day later.

Jiang Susu clung to Huang Qingxue's thigh, crying as if her heart would break, "I can't do it... I really can't, Qingxue... I only lasted for the time it takes an incense stick to burn... after that, he was just bullying me."

"Huh?"

Huang Qingxue was at a loss;

Watching her good sister go from heroic sacrifice to tearful despair, she felt both heartache and shock, "Is he... is he really that formidable?"

"I'm no match for him at all... sob... I never want to be brave again."

Jiang Susu regretted her earlier decision.

"Come on, Susu, get up first."

"No... it's been a long time since I touched the ground."

"Huh?"

Huang Qingxue was taken aback.

The next moment, she recalled Chen Qingxuan's earlier threat to settle accounts with her once he regained his strength. She hadn't taken it seriously before, but now... the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt!

"Susu, take a moment to compose yourself... I need to start Cultivating."

Huang Qingxue said urgently.

Since clearing up her misunderstanding of Chen Qingxuan, her motivation to Cultivate had greatly diminished. But now, seeing her good sister's suffering... her fighting spirit was reignited.

Jiang Susu lifted her small face and looked at her pleadingly, "Qingxue, aren't you going to comfort me?"

"Be good, I'm in a hurry right now."

Huang Qingxue didn't say more;

But her intuition told her that if Chen Qingxuan truly surpassed her... she would fare even worse than her good sister.

After all, she understood that her own preferences were entirely built on Chen Qingxuan's torment, but in the past, she hadn't taken it seriously because she believed her strength far exceeded his;

Now, the more she thought about it, the more something felt off—

Why hadn't this rebellious son, with his voracious lust, shown much wicked desire toward her?

Did he see her as a mother figure?

Definitely not!

Then he must be biding his time, plotting something even more sinister behind the scenes!

On the other side.

"Achoo—"

Chen Qingxuan rubbed his nose, "I really shouldn't have spun so fast. I've given myself a cold."

Immediately after, as usual, he opened his incense value, invested it into his Divine Nature, and then took out the specialty from the Star River Ruins that Li Erhe had respectfully offered;

They were all rare spiritual items that aided Cultivation.

After all, Li Erhe couldn't very well give Chen Qingxuan ordinary spiritual items.

But Chen Qingxuan had no intention of using these spiritual items. Given his current method of improving through incense value, using spiritual items would be a complete waste and inefficient.

So, he decided to distribute the spiritual items among the three talents.

Although he could no longer freeload off the talents, the three talents had long become his capable assistants, and helping the three women improve their strength would benefit him as well.

But in the end, he only gave all the spiritual items to his Beloved Disciple.

It wasn't favoritism.

It was simply because Jiang Susu and Huang Qingxue had locked themselves inside a Barrier and refused to open the door no matter how much he pleaded.

In the blink of an eye,

Several days passed.

On this day, Chen Qingxuan had nothing to do and decided to go out to check the density of the Statue construction areas.

But as he flew over a desolate wilderness, he suddenly caught sight of a purple figure standing below—or, more accurately, a Little Girl dressed in purple.

At this moment, the Little Girl was looking up at him.

"Hmm?"

Chen Qingxuan rubbed his eyes. After confirming he hadn't misseen, he used his Divine Sense to probe the surroundings. Finding no one else around, he flew down.

"Little sister, why are you alone in a place like this?"

Chen Qingxuan asked kindly.

The Purple-Clad Girl's expression was indifferent. She merely slightly parted her small lips and said, "Kneel!"

"What?"

Chen Qingxuan thought he had misheard.

But before he could gather his wits, the next second, it was as if an invisible force of gravity crashed down, giving him no chance to resist. His knees were already kissing the ground.

"What the hell, you..."