The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chu Xuan frowned, "Don’t say things like that again."

His senior sister’s expression softened, "Alright, I’ll listen to you. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do."

Chu Xuan patted her firm, round buttock, "Get down."

"No way," Qin Mengyao childishly refused.

Left with no choice, Chu Xuan changed the topic, "Last time you entered the Ruo Wood Secret Realm, was that mysterious Exiled Immortal still fighting with the Zhulong?"

"When I first went in, they were still fighting, but then they took the fight to the skies, probably not wanting to destroy the realm’s flora, fauna, and numerous living beings."

"However, due to the terrifying aftermath of their battle, even with the protection of Ruo Wood, that Grotto Heaven began to show signs of strain. Then they both disappeared, possibly heading to the outer void to continue their fight."

"Once those two great beings left, I was finally able to go beneath Ruo Wood and dig up the Seven Slaughter Stele."

Chu Xuan nodded regretfully. It seemed that it would be unlikely for him to extract an ounce of immortal aura from that Exiled Immortal.

He then looked into Qin Mengyao’s eyes, speaking seriously, "Dear Senior Sister, dear Mengyao, how about I take you back to the sect?"

"Master is very worried about you. Constantly being on the run and battling outside isn’t a solution. Too many people are coveting the treasures you possess."

The endearments Chu Xuan used to cajole her filled Qin Mengyao with joy.

But at the mention of "Master," her expression immediately darkened. She covered her ears with her hands in resistance, saying, "Stop talking! I will never go back!"

"And as you said, those insatiable people are all eyeing the Seven Slaughter Stele. If I go back to the sect, it’ll just bring pressure upon them. They’ll certainly force the elders to hand me over."

"Then what will Master do? Not handing me over would be defying the righteous path and harboring a demoness. Even those conservative Supreme Elders won’t support such actions."

"If he does hand me over, he won’t be at peace with his conscience... No, given his character, he won’t hand me over. He might even choose to resign from being the sect leader and face the questioning of the world on his own. Do you really want to see that happen?"

Chu Xuan was at a loss for words; his senior sister had a point.

She refused to return. She avoided members of the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace not just because of guilt for implicating the sect, but also because she didn’t want to put her Master in a difficult position.

As long as Qin Mengyao continued to wander outside, effectively acting as a traitor, the outside world could at most reprimand the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace for lax discipline. But if she returned, the situation would be different.

At this moment, Qin Mengyao spoke through tears, "When you return, tell Master that I’ve disappointed him. Tell him to forget about me, to pretend I was never his disciple."

Chu Xuan advised, "There’s no need to think of the worst-case scenario all the time. If you sneak back with me now, who would know?"

Qin Mengyao’s expression remained stubborn. "You can hide it for a while, but not forever."

"Moreover, the Seven Slaughter Stele hasn’t been fully unsealed yet. I still need to take advantage of the ’Heaven and Earth Calamity’ to collect murderous aura, blood aura, and tribulation aura. This artifact will be of great use to me in the future."

Chu Xuan’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this. How could it be linked to the Heaven and Earth Calamity? Could it be that the rumors from the outside world weren’t entirely unfounded?

He was about to ask further when he sensed cultivators rapidly approaching. He was about to take his senior sister and use earth escape to hide when, having just enveloped both of them with his magical power, he paused with a complex expression.

As two sword lights, one black and one gray, landed, the figures of Qingqing and Gu Haitang appeared together. They hadn’t seen Chu Xuan in many years, and were emotional and tearful upon seeing him again.

However, Qin Mengyao’s gaze turned dangerous. She wiped away her lingering tears and jumped down from Chu Xuan, blocking in front of him. She coldly demanded, "What do you want?"

The two women were about to speak to Chu Xuan but were immediately confronted.

The demoness was stunningly beautiful, yet she exuded a lazy disregard for everything. Her blood-red eyes glowed faintly, their evil allure piercing the soul, a complete change from the Qin Mengyao they remembered.

Qingqing, known for her straightforward nature, stepped forward first, saying, "We’re here to see Chu Xuan. Why are you stopping us?"

Gu Haitang chimed in, "We know you’re his senior sister, but you can’t do those indecent and disrespectful things to him."

Qin Mengyao narrowed her eyes slightly. She was always one to act rather than argue, let alone with two women she already disliked.

In the past, she had to suppress such feelings and even pretended to wish them well, but now it was utterly different.

Seeing the danger, Chu Xuan quickly pulled his senior sister behind him. With an emotionless face, he looked at the two, "How did you know I was here?"

Considering the possibility of needing hidden support from the Primordial Monarch Taixu later, Qingqing didn’t reveal her existence and instead exaggerated:

"Did you forget I know the ’Celestial Treasure Seeking Technique’? With increased cultivation and further mastery of this Divine Technique, as long as you’re within one hundred miles and not intentionally hiding, it’s still easy for me to find you."

Chu Xuan remained skeptical. He recalled that the biggest flaw of this Divine Technique was its lack of precision—it only offered a general range. Yet they had headed directly toward this spot...

"Forget it; there’s nothing more to say between us. Let’s part ways here, and don’t mention today’s events."

"Chu Xuan," Gu Haitang pleaded urgently, "Can you give me a chance to explain? I really didn’t leak your key information."

Qingqing also spoke urgently, "Chu Xuan, I truly know I was wrong. Even after all these years, won’t you forgive me?"

Chu Xuan’s expression darkened. Clearly, he was reminded of those painful memories.

Qin Mengyao’s laughter chimed, and she stepped forward to embrace him, "Are those indecent and disrespectful things referring to this?"

With that, she passionately kissed Chu Xuan in front of the two women, flirting and nibbling, challenging them with her gaze.

Chu Xuan felt a numbness; for the moment, he didn’t push her away, letting her succeed.

The two women felt a mix of anger, urgency, and sadness. Before it was over, Qin Mengyao released Chu Xuan and mocked Qingqing:

"Look at you, conspiring with your love rival to try to win back a man’s heart. Such weakness and incompetence!"

"How dare you call yourself a Saintess of the Demon Sect? You might as well join the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace. I’ll give you my position as the senior sister, my kind master, and my adorable, innocent junior brothers and sisters."

Qingqing laughed in anger, retaliating, "Why not give me your charming beloved as well?"

Qin Mengyao’s brow furrowed, "You wish to die!"

Gu Haitang grit her teeth, "Stop spouting nonsense, and let go of Chu Xuan!"

"Your actions are nothing but taking advantage of the situation. You know Chu Xuan is sad right now, yet you still do this to him?"

Qin Mengyao sneered, "Oh? Then why is he sad? Can either of you explain?"

Her words silenced the two. In this regard, Qin Mengyao had a natural moral high ground since she hadn’t seriously harmed Chu Xuan, and even her refusals had now been forgiven by him.

"I’m saying, you should give up, let it go. Free Chu Xuan, and release yourselves."

"My brother loves me, and I love him. We will become immortal lovers. If you dare disturb us again, don’t blame my sword for being ruthless!"

As she spoke, Qin Mengyao unleashed a terrifying killing intent that engulfed the two women, turning their faces ashen and forcing them to retreat several steps.

"Enough," Chu Xuan coldly stopped his senior sister, taking her hand, "Let’s go."

"Don’t leave!" Qingqing, in tears, spread her arms to block their path.

Gu Haitang, with a pleading gaze, looked at Chu Xuan, causing him to grit his teeth painfully as if his heart would break. He finally said, "I... You... We deceive each other, betray each other. You don’t need to blame yourself too much, and I am not as good as you think."

"Ultimately, we are fated but not meant to be. Let it end here."

"No! I don’t want this," Gu Haitang cried with heart-wrenching sobs. Her tears fell in large droplets as she stepped forward, wanting to grasp his hand.

Qin Mengyao coldly said, "I don’t like you."

"Chu Xuan, let’s go." With those words, she took Chu Xuan’s hand, and together they leaped off a thousand-foot cliff!