38: Are you humiliating me?

Could it be because of her grandfather?

It wasn't impossible; the Heavenly Eagle Cult was a significant power here in the Great Ming.

It made sense for Duan Zhengchun to have designs on that.

"Investigate you? There's no need for that. If I want to know something, I will know it."

"As for why I'm telling you this—to lie, it's because I pity you."

"To tell the truth, it's because I've taken a liking to you!" Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

Silence.

As soon as Duan Zhengchun finished speaking, the scene fell silent.

This was the first time they had encountered such blunt words.

However, Zhao Min was used to it, while Xiao Zhao, despite having experienced it herself once, was still shocked by Duan Zhengchun's lecherousness.

What kind of person was he? He could even stomach someone this ugly?

"Young Master, you..." Xiao Zhao looked at Duan Zhengchun in shock.

A Li was completely stunned. She had seen shameless people before, but never someone this shameless.

I'm this ugly, and you can still stomach me?

Is there something wrong with this guy's head?

"Are you humiliating me?" A Li glared at Duan Zhengchun.

"Humiliating? How so?" Duan Zhengchun looked at A Li in confusion.

"In my current state, others can't wait to avoid me. It's one thing that you're not afraid, but you actually say you've taken a liking to me?"

"In this situation, you're either humiliating me or you're out of your mind," A Li said angrily.

"No, there's a third possibility," Duan Zhengchun said directly.

"What third possibility?" A Li frowned.

"The third possibility is that I know what you originally looked like."

"Because you were originally a beauty; you only became like this because you cultivated the Thousand Spider, Ten Thousand Poisons Hand."

"Furthermore, I have a way to restore you to normal."

"Is there a problem with me taking a liking to a true beauty who is only temporarily ugly?" Duan Zhengchun explained solemnly.

"You, I..."

A Li was left somewhat at a loss for how to retort to Duan Zhengchun's explanation.

Was he praising her? Or was he just lusting after her body?

Both seemed plausible.

Wait, he said he could restore her to normal?

Also, he just said he could restore her to normal and even help her get revenge?

Was he telling the truth? If it were really possible, perhaps becoming his woman wouldn't be so bad?

No, what was she thinking?

Didn't she hate men like this the most? How could she possibly become his woman?

No, absolutely not.

"Since you know so much about my situation, you should know what I hate most."

"With so many women around you, you still want to have designs on me? Aren't you overthinking things?" A Li sneered.

"Things are what people make of them... It's just that after your father got another woman, he neglected your mother."

"That was the reason your mother died of grief. So, in a fit of rage, you killed your Second Mother."

"Your father beat you for that reason, and it's also why you harbor such hatred for men having multiple wives and concubines, right?" Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, A Li's face turned much paler.

Duan Zhengchun spoke in such detail, it was as if he had been there at the time.

It made her feel as though she had no secrets at all before him.

"You... how do you know all this so clearly?" A Li looked at Duan Zhengchun in shock.

"You don't need to worry about that; I naturally have my ways."

"Now, the choice is before you."

"Will you take your revenge while restored to normal, or will you continue like this, with no chance for vengeance?" Duan Zhengchun said.

"How do you know I won't be able to get revenge if I continue like this?" A Li frowned.

"For that question, you'll have to ask Golden Flower Granny." Duan Zhengchun said, looking toward Golden Flower Granny.

Everyone's gaze turned to Golden Flower Granny, and A Li also looked at her with suspicion.

"Granny? What does this have to do with Granny?" A Li said, frowning.

"Heh... If the Thousand Spider, Ten Thousand Poisons Hand were truly a top-tier martial art, why didn't she Cultivate it herself?"

"Do you really think she was trying to help you? She was merely using you as a pawn." Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Impossible, you're lying."

"Although Granny is usually a bit strict, she has always been very good to me."

"She wouldn't harm me, and she has no reason to." A Li shook her head.

"This matter has little to do with you; you are merely a pawn in her revenge."

"This is related to your grandfather and father. It's only because she's no match for your grandfather that she came up with this way to retaliate against the Eagle King." Duan Zhengchun said.

As Duan Zhengchun spoke, Golden Flower Granny's expression grew increasingly grim.

She hadn't expected her secret plan to be discovered.

And by a junior, no less. This caused killing intent toward Duan Zhengchun to rise within her.

But as soon as her killing intent surfaced, she noticed Duan Zhengchun give her a knowing look.

This immediately startled her.

'What sharp perception. He actually detected it the moment a trace of killing intent appeared.'

"To retaliate against my grandfather?" A Li had a look of confusion on her face.

"Your grandfather only has one son, your father, and you are your father's only daughter."

"Most importantly, you look very much like your aunt."

"And Golden Flower Granny's main purpose in keeping you by her side is to get back at your grandfather."

"This is because of a grudge between them from years ago, and Golden Flower Granny is someone who never lets the slightest slight go unpunished. So, all of this is just to retaliate against your grandfather."

"That's why she deceived you into cultivating the Thousand Spider, Ten Thousand Poisons Hand."

"No matter the outcome, whether or not you successfully get revenge on your father, the result doesn't matter to her."

"Because by cultivating the Thousand Spider, Ten Thousand Poisons Hand, not only are you disfigured, but you won't live long."

"The white-haired sending off the black-haired—one can imagine how heartbroken your grandfather would be." Duan Zhengchun said.

As Duan Zhengchun revealed the truth, Zhao Min, A Li, and Xiao Zhao all looked at Golden Flower Granny in shock.

Just what kind of hatred could make a person hold a grudge for over a decade?

Xiao Zhao hadn't expected her mother to be such a vengeful person.

Was this really her mother?

"Boy, do you truly think I wouldn't dare to kill you?" Golden Flower Granny looked at Duan Zhengchun with cold eyes.

"You would dare. There's probably nothing in this world you wouldn't dare to do, am I right? Purple Robe Dragon King, Daiqisi." Duan Zhengchun looked at Golden Flower Granny with a curl of his lip.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun expose her identity directly, Golden Flower Granny could no longer maintain her composure and abruptly stood up.

Simultaneously, she threw a Golden Flower Hidden Weapon from her hand toward Duan Zhengchun's throat.

With a lift of his hand, Duan Zhengchun caught the flying weapon between two fingers.

Zhao Min drew her longsword from beside her and thrust it directly at Golden Flower Granny.

Instantly, Zhao Min and Golden Flower Granny were locked in combat.

Seeing Zhao Min and her mother fighting, Xiao Zhao immediately became anxious.

"Stop, please stop! Don't fight!" Xiao Zhao said urgently.

Golden Flower Granny's current strength was only that of a First-class Master, while Zhao Min had already broken through to the Innate Realm.