Chapter 965: Together
Xiao Xiao looked up at the night outside the window, moonlight soothingly caressing her face.
She had to make a decision quickly.
Her heart was torn, as if trapped in a massive whirlpool, unable to break free no matter what.
"I cannot let Xue Wei’s plan succeed," she finally resolved in her heart, "but I also cannot let my secret be exposed."
She needed a plan, one that could protect herself and resolve the current crisis.
Just as Xiao Xiao was caught in deep struggle, Ye Qingchen appeared at the doorway suddenly.
He gently pushed the door open, eyebrows slightly furrowed, obviously having heard the noise earlier.
His eyes showed concern, and he asked, "Xiao Xiao, what’s wrong? I heard a commotion from next door."
Xiao Xiao was startled, the anxiety on her face transforming into a brief smile.
She quickly composed herself, smoothing her slightly disheveled collar, trying to make her voice sound calm and natural.
"It’s nothing, young master, I accidentally knocked something over just now and startled you, sorry for that."
Ye Qingchen glanced around the room, keenly sensing an unusual lingering air.
But he didn’t immediately press her, simply nodding slightly: "Are you sure you’re okay? You look a bit unwell."
Xiao Xiao forced calmness, barely managing a smile: "Really, it’s nothing, just made a little mistake while practicing just now."
Xiao Xiao tried to make her voice sound relaxed, but the turmoil within could not be entirely concealed.
Ye Qingchen stepped closer, eyes full of concern: "Trouble with practice? Should I take a look?"
Xiao Xiao quickly waved her hand, stepping back, speaking firmly: "No, there’s no need. I’ve already taken care of it. You don’t need to worry, young master."
Seeing her insistence, Ye Qingchen reluctantly held back, yet he still urged with concern: "If there’s anything you need, let me know anytime."
Xiao Xiao nodded, a glimmer of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you, young master, I will."
She endeavored to maintain a smile, hoping to dispel his doubts.
Ye Qingchen gave her one last look, still harboring doubts in his heart, but knowing Xiao Xiao was unwilling to say more, he did not insist.
"Alright, Xiao Xiao, with practice, remember not to rush it."
Xiao Xiao hurriedly nodded.
Ye Qingchen added: "Xiao Xiao, after we leave, I’m going to visit the Jiang Ancient Clan, do you want to return with the senior brothers first?"
Xiao Xiao was slightly taken aback, but soon her expression turned resolute. She shook her head without hesitation, her tone full of determination.
"Wherever the young master goes, I’ll go."
Ye Qingchen was surprised by her firmness, furrowing his brows with concern: "This journey to the Jiang Ancient Clan might be dangerous. It’s safer if you return first with the senior brothers."
Xiao Xiao, however, shook her head, her gaze unwavering: "Young master, no matter what danger we face, I won’t leave you. Where you go, I go."
Ye Qingchen’s eyes showed a trace of emotion; he understood Xiao Xiao’s character and recognized her determination.
He gently patted her shoulder, speaking softly: "Alright, Xiao Xiao, since you’re so insistent, we’ll go together. But you must follow my instructions, don’t act impulsively."
Xiao Xiao nodded firmly, her eyes full of confidence: "Don’t worry, young master, I’ll listen to you."
Ye Qingchen smiled, feeling warmth and strength within his heart.
Indeed, Xiao Xiao was still so endearing.
"Alright then, Xiao Xiao, let’s prepare, we’ll set out early tomorrow morning." Having spoken, Ye Qingchen turned to leave.
Xiao Xiao watched his back, silently making up her mind.
The young master was headed to the Jiang Ancient Clan, and if Xue Wei truly joined forces with Jiang Qi, it could be disadvantageous for the young master.
This matter cannot let Xue Wei succeed.
After Ye Qingchen left, Xiao Xiao stood in the center of the room, gazing at the envelope in her hand, silently contemplating Xue Wei’s threats and her own situation.
Her brows furrowed, when suddenly a brilliant idea surfaced in her mind.
"Xiao Xiao, you also possess Demonic Qi, this letter doesn’t necessarily have to be delivered according to Xue Wei’s wishes," she silently told herself.
Her thoughts became gradually clear.
Perhaps she could change the contents of the letter!
Xiao Xiao stood at the table, holding Xue Wei’s envelope. A layer of black Demonic Qi swirled around the envelope, exuding a chilly aura.
She took a deep breath, concentrating, beginning to guide the Demonic Qi within her.
Her fingers lightly touched the edge of the envelope, closing her eyes to feel the flow of Demonic Qi.
She needed to operate carefully, ensuring not to destroy the seal’s integrity.
The Demonic Qi began to seep from her fingertips, gradually covering the seal on the envelope, merging with the Demonic Qi on the envelope.
The confrontation between the Demonic Qi was subtle and tense.
Sweat beaded on Xiao Xiao’s forehead, and she gritted her teeth, trying to remain calm. Her Demonic Qi gradually infiltrated the seal’s crevices, like opening a tightly closed door.
As Demonic Qi permeated, the seal on the envelope began to loosen. Xiao Xiao felt the seal’s power weakening, slowly losing its original closeness.
She carefully slid her finger over the seal’s edge, gently prying open a corner of the envelope.
A faint thread of Demonic Qi escaped from the envelope’s opening, finally allowing it to open.
Xiao Xiao held her breath, slowly and cautiously unfolding the envelope, revealing the letter inside.
The letter was full of Xue Wei’s handwriting, hinting at conspiracy and threats.
Xiao Xiao’s eyes turned cold, her mind already formulating a new plan.
She laid the letter flat on the table, carefully reading through its contents.
The letter was filled with Xue Wei’s words.
Xiao Xiao sneered.
She took out a blank sheet, closely examining the handwriting on Xue Wei’s original letter.
Then she took a deep breath, channeling Demonic Qi within her, carefully beginning to imitate Xue Wei’s handwriting on the paper.
𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Her hand was as steady as a rock, the pen point leaving familiar traces on the paper.
The handwriting gradually emerged, almost identical to Xue Wei’s original letter. While mimicking, she pondered how to rewrite the content to achieve her goal.
The pen danced across the paper and gradually, a completely new letter was formed.
Xiao Xiao meticulously checked it over, ensuring there were no errors, then carefully folded the new letter paper.
She hid the original letter paper well and then inserted the rewritten letter into the envelope, gently closing the envelope’s opening with her fingers.
Next, she needed to reseal the envelope.
Xiao Xiao closed her eyes, focused, guiding Demonic Qi to her fingertips.
Her fingers gently stroked the edge of the envelope, Demonic Qi slowly seeping out like black smoke, covering the envelope’s opening.
The Demonic Qi gradually permeated the envelope’s seams, forming a fresh layer of seal.
Xiao Xiao cautiously adjusted the flow of Demonic Qi, ensuring the seal’s airtightness and stability.