48: Let them have less contact

"?"

Song Zhong instantly froze, petrified.

Given the situation, how could he not realize that his life was utterly insignificant in the eyes of The two women?

What did all his previous attempts to curry favor even mean then?

After all, he was the young sect master of the Lingxiao Sect!

"Ah—save me... my father is Song Changfeng!"

The immense force continuously applied by the tentacles left Song Zhong no time to feel resentment; he only hoped someone would save him.

At this moment, all dignity and self-reliance were thrown to the wind.

But no matter how much he gave up, he still couldn't escape the same fate as the others: being brutally crushed by the tentacles' brute force.

Outside the ruins, chaos had long since erupted.

"Wait... Song Zhong just died like that?"

"He was a representative of the younger generation, after all... and the young sect master of the Lingxiao Sect... yet he didn't even get a chance to resist?"

"These ruins are actually this dangerous? If not for the Profound Array allowing us to see inside... even if we had a chance to enter, we'd likely face near-certain death!"

Everyone was stunned.

The danger level of the Luck Ruins had already reached its peak in centuries.

No one had expected this!

"Speaking of Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu, they truly live up to being two peerless Prodigies... in such a situation, they still managed to remain composed and at ease."

"If they had been willing to save Song Zhong... it would've been a trivial matter for them."

"Hah, did he really think that just by being the young sect master of the Lingxiao Sect, he could win the favor of The two women? Daydreaming... they didn't give him a second thought."

"Such beauties, combining both looks and potential, yet so cold and heartless... I doubt any man could ever break into their hearts, never!"

Song Zhong's death sparked a wave of discussion;

some even treated it as a joke.

After all, in the dog-eat-dog world of the Immortal Realm, human nature is like a prostitute—only with enough power can one's voice be heard correctly.

Thus, it wasn't until the strong from the Lingxiao Sect spoke up with threats that the unrestrained laughter finally subsided.

But the discussions about The two women didn't stop.

Although opinions varied, they could generally be categorized as admiration for The two women's strength, reflections on their way of doing things, and a solemnly born fear.

In short, anyone who dared provoke either of them—was absolutely asking for death.

"..."

The crowd's discussions about their Beloved Disciples made Pei Qingli and Ren Zixia exchange bitter smiles;

it was undeniable that their two disciples were excellent in every way, except for being less than friendly to others.

Perhaps it was related to their childhood experiences!

But while it was true they weren't friendly to outsiders, they were also people who knew how to repay kindness and distinguish clearly between gratitude and grudges.

To this, Chen Qingxuan couldn't agree.

Now he had also arrived at the scene; this place wasn't far from the Hundred Flowers Tower, and since his contracted talent, Huang Qingxue, was entering the ruins to seek opportunities,

given their previous encounter, he naturally wanted to come and see.

"I told you, women who can dominate a region... none of them are virtuous wives or gentle mothers!"

Chen Qingxuan sighed softly.

After witnessing The two women's refusal to save Song Zhong, to be honest, his feelings were complicated;

it wasn't that he was being overly compassionate, thinking they should have helped Song Zhong, but rather that in front of everyone, knowing their actions would be spread far and wide, they didn't even bother to pretend... and even flew right over his head with swagger!

Was that even reasonable?

If they treated strangers like this... what about him?

The more Chen Qingxuan thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

And what surprised him most was, Huang Qingxue being here was one thing... but why was Jiang Susu here too?

What was going on?

If it were just a coincidence, it wouldn't matter, but through the Profound Array, he saw The two women talking... and the more he looked, the more it seemed their relationship wasn't shallow;

how did the two of them even meet?

Chen Qingxuan was dumbfounded.

How did two talents from opposite ends of the world end up together?

Who was playing him?

"No... I can't just sit back and wait."

Chen Qingxuan took a deep breath, as if making a certain decision;

although he wasn't sure if Jiang Susu held a grudge against him like Huang Qingxue did... but surely anyone who 'got sold' wouldn't feel good about it.

And now that The two women knew each other... if they teamed up against him in the future... that would be even more troublesome!

So, Chen Qingxuan's gaze turned to Pei Qingli not far away... "Palace Master Pei, could we speak in private?"

Chen Qingxuan walked over and said.

"Who are you?"

Pei Qingli's expression shifted;

although Chen Qingxuan was wearing a mask, making it hard for her to recognize him immediately, her memory was good too... she already felt his voice sounded somewhat familiar.

At the same time, Ren Zixia nearby also cast a curious glance.

Chen Qingxuan naturally didn't dare remove his mask, but spoke again, "Palace Master Pei, I'm an old acquaintance of yours... could we speak in private? It's not convenient here."

"..."

Pei Qingli hesitated for a moment;

but due to the inexplicable familiarity of the voice, in the end, she agreed.

After saying a word to Ren Zixia, she followed Chen Qingxuan away, heading into a secluded and quiet small forest where no one could see them.

Pei Qingli's curiosity grew even stronger, "Just who are you? When did you come looking for me?"

"I wonder if Palace Master Pei still remembers me?"

The next moment, Chen Qingxuan proactively took off his mask, revealing his harmless, handsome face.

"It's you?"

Seeing that face untouched by time, Pei Qingli instantly realized.

No wonder the voice was so familiar!

This man, who had given her a Beloved Disciple once in a millennium, had never been forgotten.

But then, thinking of Jiang Susu being inside the ruins and Chen Qingxuan's sudden appearance, the next moment, she immediately became wary, "What do you want? Didn't you say you'd never appear again?"

"..."

Chen Qingxuan's mouth twitched slightly;

as if he wanted to appear;

originally, he had opened a Brothel... ahem, opened a Hundred Flowers Tower, with different beauties accompanying him daily, living a leisurely and carefree life—who would want to change that lifestyle?

He even wanted to question Pei Qingli... about how she managed to get Jiang Susu and Huang Qingxue mixed up together.

But he definitely couldn't ask that, or he'd give himself away.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to take Susu from you... Yihua Palace is the best place for her." Seeing Pei Qingli's concern, Chen Qingxuan didn't beat around the bush, "I showed up today mainly because I have a favor to ask."

Pei Qingli inwardly sighed in relief but remained cautious, "What is it?"

"Back then, to make Susu stay at Yihua Palace, I followed your advice and pretended to sell her to you." Chen Qingxuan got straight to the point, "But now she's grown up and has a boundless future; I'm worried she might seek revenge on me in the future... so, you understand what I mean, right?"

"Giggle~"

Pei Qingli immediately chuckled;

facing Chen Qingxuan's bewildered look, she laughed, "I thought it was something serious. You don't actually think Susu still remembers you, do you? After all these years... I haven't heard her mention you again."

"Not mentioning doesn't mean forgetting." Chen Qingxuan said seriously, "Anyway, my request is simple: you should come clean with her as soon as possible... tell her that back then, to make her stay peacefully at Yihua Palace, I never actually sold her... and never gained any benefit from it. Is that okay?"

"I say... why do you look so guilty?" Pei Qingli looked suspicious, her jade hand resting on her chin as she sized up Chen Qingxuan up and down;

it was hard not to be suspicious given the urgency in Chen Qingxuan's tone and his appearance wearing a mask, as if afraid someone might recognize him.

Chen Qingxuan nervously swallowed, "I just don't want to take the blame unfairly... you won't refuse, will you?"

"Of course I agree!"

Pei Qingli said frankly, "After all these years, Susu has long realized how much Yihua Palace cares for her and has long treated it like family. When she comes out, I'll tell her the truth."

"..."

Chen Qingxuan breathed a sigh of relief;

glancing at the image projected by the Profound Array, he added, "By the way, from now on, keep Susu from having too much contact with the Divine Phoenix Sect... especially don't let her interact with that Huang Qingxue."

"Why?"

"I've done their fortune-telling... their destinies clash."

"?"

Pei Qingli was left speechless;

the next moment, she crossed her arms, lifting her full jade peaches, a cleavage more beautiful than spring snow,

"Clash with whom? Clash with you?"

One chapter for now~~~