46: Talking about one person

Astonishment flashed in the eyes of The two women.

Among the Cultivators of this generation, their reputation, strength, and talent all represented a significant lead, so it was natural that they had heard of each other's existence.

"Huang Qingxue!"

"Jiang Susu!"

The two women simultaneously cupped their hands and announced their names.

When they saw that the other person was synchronized with them, the words The two women were about to speak halted, replaced by a knowing smile.

Perhaps this was the tacit understanding between Geniuses.

Meanwhile, Ren Zixia and Pei Qingli also exchanged nods; as old acquaintances of many years, there was no need for superfluous courtesies.

It was also because of their long-standing friendship that they brought their respective disciples together this time to jointly explore the Luck Ruins.

Ren Zixia spoke first: "The Luck Ruins this time are dangerously unpredictable. According to the information we've gathered, no one who has entered so far has returned alive. Furthermore, there are rules within the Ruins that restrict entry only to Cultivators within a certain age limit. We cannot personally guide you through the Ruins, so you must quickly build trust to help each other inside and increase your chances of success."

Pei Qingli agreed: "The two of you are similar in age, so you must have a lot to talk about... I suggest you don't just stay here. Why don't you go out and walk around together first."

"...Mhm!"

Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu exchanged glances and both nodded in agreement.

Before rushing here, they had already learned from their respective Revered Masters about the plan to team up and explore the Luck Ruins together... On the street.

The two women walked side-by-side in silence.

Although they were no longer children, they had focused their energy on Cultivation over the years and rarely interacted with others, so they didn't know how to start a conversation.

They were exactly like bachelors on a blind date who had been single since birth.

As for Huang Qingxue, who had just 'reunited' with Chen Qingxuan, her mood was even more depressed, and she vigilantly observed her surroundings.

She was afraid that a "Jie jie jie" sound might suddenly pop out from somewhere.

That would be too terrifying.

"You seem preoccupied?" Jiang Susu was the first to break the silence.

"I..." Huang Qingxue snapped back to attention and forced a relaxed smile. "I was just thinking about the Luck Ruins."

"Oh!"

Jiang Susu nodded slightly, trying hard to think of a topic. "Um... why are you Cultivating?"

"Huh?"

Huang Qingxue was stunned for a moment.

In the Cultivation World, probably no one would choose not to follow the path of Cultivation.

But clearly, Jiang Susu's question wasn't that shallow... she was asking about her goal, or rather, her motivation for Cultivating.

This was indeed an opportunity to open up the conversation.

So, Huang Qingxue lifted her beautiful head. "Because of one person!"

"Your Revered Master?"

"No."

Huang Qingxue shook her head, biting her silver teeth hard, trying to stay calm. "It's an Evil Cultivator... I want to kill him... but he is very powerful."

Jiang Susu's expression shifted slightly. "An Evil Cultivator? Then he... you...?"

"You want to ask... what he did to me, right?" Seeing Jiang Susu's hesitation, Huang Qingxue didn't stop the topic. "Back when I was very young... because my Family was in turmoil and we had no fixed abode, I had the bad luck to run into him while wandering... He forcibly kept me by his side, coercing me to Cultivate while threatening me that I couldn't escape his grasp... and even forced me to accept being his Cauldron."

"Fortunately, Revered Master rescued me not long after... which saved me from being ruined by him."

Huang Qingxue chose her words carefully.

The truth was, some things Chen Qingxuan had done to her... made her unable to speak of them.

Saying them would make people think she was impure.

But even though she omitted many secrets, she still couldn't hide a trace of panic when mentioning Chen Qingxuan.

Jiang Susu saw all of this clearly.

After all, possessing the Nine Profound Pupils made it easy for her to perceive the state of others, and besides... a slight tremor was mixed into Qingxue's voice.

What kind of torment must she have gone through... to leave such a heavy psychological shadow?

Jiang Susu did not intentionally rub salt in the wound. "Evil Cultivators truly deserve death. Qingxue, if one day you want to seek revenge against him... no matter how dangerous it is, I can accompany you... to kill that Evil Cultivator."

"..."

Huang Qingxue looked at her upon hearing this.

Looking at the other party's firm promise, a warm current surged through her heart.

This Genius, who was as famous as herself, didn't seem so difficult to get along with after all.

The next moment, she revealed a relieved smile: "What about you? Why are you Cultivating?"

"It's also because of one person."

"Who."

"Emm... I guess he's my fiancé!"

Jiang Susu looked straight ahead.

No matter how eye-catching the figures walking in her sight were, at this moment, only one handsome face was deeply branded in her mind, lingering persistently.

"Fiancé?"

Huang Qingxue was a little confused.

After all, Jiang Susu, regardless of her appearance, figure, or strength, was a rare earthly beauty, one in ten thousand. It was hard to imagine anyone immediately thinking she had been abandoned.

There couldn't be a man that blind, could there?

Therefore, Huang Qingxue couldn't help but guess that the fiancé had died young, so she patted Jiang Susu's shoulder. "My condolences!"

"He's not dead..."

Jiang Susu looked at her upon hearing this.

Facing Huang Qingxue's stunned expression, she didn't hide anything. "He promised me back then... that he would never leave me... that we would marry when we grew up and have a bunch of adorable babies. I thought he was different from others and genuinely cared for me, but the result was..."

Mid-sentence, Susu clenched her delicate fists, and unwillingness surged into her beautiful eyes.

Seeing this, Huang Qingxue sighed lightly. "He changed his mind, didn't he? Men... few of them are good. You should be glad you got rid of the trash beside you."

"He sold me to Yihua Palace!"

Jiang Susu shouted.

"What?"

Sold... Huang Qingxue was instantly struck by lightning.

She thought she had misheard.

It was already surprising enough to learn that some blind man had betrayed a Genius like Jiang Susu.

Now, hearing that he sold Jiang Susu to Yihua Palace... it was truly a bolt from the blue.

Was she really not lying to her?

This level of shamelessness... was comparable to that Evil Cultivator!

Facing Huang Qingxue's incredulous expression, Jiang Susu took a deep breath. "It's not that I despise Yihua Palace. Over the years, both Yihua Palace and my Revered Master have only shown me kindness... But back then... he actually disregarded my desperate pleas for a small benefit... and insisted on selling me..."

"I've been looking for him... I've been looking for him all this time!"

The more Jiang Susu spoke, the more wronged she felt.

"Don't talk about it anymore, Susu."

Listening to the other party's trembling voice, Huang Qingxue quickly stopped her.

She grabbed Jiang Susu's hand and comforted her: "Perhaps it is precisely these experiences that allow us to go higher and further in Cultivation than others... I believe that one day you will find him... and personally kill that heartless man!"

"Mhm!"

Jiang Susu looked back at her and offered a gentle smile. "I also believe that with your talent, no matter how powerful that Evil Cultivator is... one day, you will be able to seek justice for your past self... and wash away the shadow in your heart."

"Then let's work hard together... for our respective goals!"

Huang Qingxue gave an affirmative nod.

Thus, the relationship between The two women, who shared similar misfortunes, rapidly warmed up... "If you find him... how do you plan to kill him?"

"I'll first chop off his four limbs, stick them in a vase, and then... and then slowly torture him."

Huang Qingxue spoke haltingly.

Actually, she wanted to express her most fundamental idea, but after thinking it over... she was afraid it wouldn't be appropriate to say out loud.

"What about you, Susu? If you find that heartless man... what do you plan to do?"

"I'll forcefully ravish him first!"

Choose one, everyone~~~