The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Half a month had passed, and Ji Mingyu had already lost hope. She was sure, even on the slightest thought, that Chu Xuan had been completely ensnared by Su Mengqing.

She only blamed herself for initially harboring a glimmer of hope. She shouldn’t have let Chu Xuan walk through the doors of this great chasm.

But it was too late for regrets. Ji Mingyu could only comfort herself with the thought that Chu Xuan’s first kiss was with her, which held significant symbolic meaning.

As for Chu Xuan’s body, she had kissed, hugged, and touched him as well—the young and adorable version—just missing the final step. It’s okay, it’s okay, the final victor will definitely be me!

After some self-consolation, Ji Mingyu finally waited for Chu Xuan to emerge.

Then she was extremely displeased to see that Su Mengqing, that green tea, also came out and deliberately taunted her.

From years ago, this woman always called her "sister," acting very close, but if they were truly close, why use a title? Why not call her "Mingyu Sister"? Clearly, it was an act.

Not to mention when Su Mengqing played the victim and acted pitiful—it was infuriating. If not for Chu Xuan’s sake, Ji Mingyu would have slapped her to death long ago.

At this moment, Mingyu was extremely anxious: If I don’t win back Chu Xuan’s heart and let this woman slander me, I’m afraid he’ll never forgive me and will hate me forever.

So Ji Mingyu was in such a hurry to send Xiaoxue to Chu Xuan’s side.

She knew that doing so was suspicious but had no other choice.

Sending Xiaoxue had three benefits:

First, it could replace her in confronting Su Mengqing, mainly to distract this woman, so she couldn’t have fun with Chu Xuan.

Second, with Xiaoxue as a medium, Mingyu could easily observe Chu Xuan. No array or grotto heaven could block her.

Lastly, the more critical point was that Ji Mingyu had specifically used a secret technique to leave a wisp of divine sense on Xiaoxue.

This allowed her to temporarily control her pet’s body, sharing its senses and touch. By then, when Chu Xuan touched this little snow ferret, wouldn’t it be like touching her?

The mere thought made her heart race...

So in the face of Su Mengqing’s provocation, Ji Mingyu chose to temporarily endure and see how Xiaoxue would perform.

...

"Why are you here?"

Facing Chu Xuan’s question, Xiaoxue weakly replied, "Master doesn’t want me anymore. Now I’m homeless and can only come to find you."

As it spoke, it nuzzled into Chu Xuan’s embrace, looking pitiful.

Before Chu Xuan could speak, Qing’er said in surprise, "Really? Could it be that my sister specifically sent you over?"

Xiaoxue shook its head repeatedly, "Master is currently in secluded cultivation in the northern border, and I can’t enter Langhuan Grotto Heaven anymore."

Chu Xuan, however, had a look of doubt, "Why did she drive you away? And how did you know I was here?"

"Previously, you clearly went to the northern border, so close to Langhuan Grotto Heaven, but you still refused to see Master even once. It broke her heart, and she cried for three days and nights while holding onto the clothes you left behind."

"In the end, she decided to go into secluded cultivation to break through, choosing a day to ascend, completely cutting off worldly attachments."

"Since she wanted to cut off worldly ties, she wanted nothing to do with me, directly throwing me out of the grotto heaven, saying she was setting me free, to go wherever I wished."

"But I was captured and raised by Master since childhood and can’t integrate into wild snow ferret packs, nor can I find relatives with blood ties to me, so after much traveling around, I can only come south to find you."

"I faced many hardships along the way, but fortunately, I was safe. I first went to the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace, but they said you’d left."

"After asking for directions, I continued searching and originally thought you’d already left, but I stayed here for a few days, and finally saw you appear."

Xiaoxue spoke with deep sincerity, and Chu Xuan couldn’t help but fall silent after listening.

Qing’er, however, was skeptical, "Sister Taisu gave up so quickly? It doesn’t seem like her character."

"In my view, she clearly wants to see Chu Xuan, but fears he’d be angry and not see her, so she’s using this roundabout method."

"Did she instruct you to say good things about her?"

"Also, if any other woman gets close to Chu Xuan, were you told to intervene?"

Xiaoxue was speechless and could only respond dully, "No."

Chu Xuan gently stroked the snow ferret’s head, his eyes revealing complex emotions. After a long while, he finally said, "Whether it’s true or not, I must head to the Abyss now, it’s dangerous there, not suitable for you."

"How about you stay at the Grand Abyss for now? I’ll arrange for someone to take care of you."

"No." Xiaoxue shook its head vigorously, "I won’t burden you. If there’s any danger, just put me into this."

As it spoke, it spat out a small white pouch, similar to the one Qingqing used to store the magic dragon, able to temporarily house demon pets, a rather precious magical treasure.

Moreover, it wasn’t completely sealed off, allowing one to poke their head out to check the situation, preventing any wicked woman from locking it inside, and then having her way with Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan held the pouch in his hand, silent for a long time.

Qing’er was about to advise, but after glancing at his expression, remained quietly waiting.

"Never mind..." Chu Xuan finally spoke, "I’ll take you back to the Daoist Palace first."

Ji Mingyu hearing this felt her heart shatter, her eyes filled with tears...

She realized that Chu Xuan wasn’t really rejecting Xiaoxue, but any possibility of rekindling their past relationship.