The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chu Xuan’s lips curled slightly as he reached out to grasp Ji Mingyu’s wrist, "How do you know it was to meet you? It could have been for someone else."

Ming Yu’s brows shot up, seemingly about to get angry.

Chu Xuan quickly kissed her small hand, "The most important thing, of course, is for you."

"Do you remember the big plan I mentioned before going to Buzhou Mountain last time?"

Ji Mingyu responded bluntly, "You wouldn’t tell me back then, insisting I had to become your wife before you would share."

"Would you be willing?" Chu Xuan teased again.

Ming Yu pretended to be aloof, "No."

"Then I’ll go find Qingqing." Chu Xuan joked.

"Qing your head!" Ming Yu angrily patted his chest, "You know I hate that woman the most, always using her to provoke me."

"Okay, okay, my fault. Qingqing is a bad woman, a lunatic. How could she compare to you?"

"Honestly, if she really wanted to marry me, I wouldn’t dare marry her." Chu Xuan said with a chuckle.

"That’s not all," Ji Mingyu gritted her teeth slightly, "That woman is a green tea. If you ever dare visit her little territory again, I’ll castrate you right now!"

With that, she clamped her long, jade-like legs, which were wrapped around Chu Xuan’s waist, hard as a threat.

Chu Xuan’s expression showed a subtle discomfort, "Good Ming Yu, don’t move around. You’re not willing to do that with me, so don’t tease me."

Ji Mingyu saw his awkward expression and instead happily hugged him, acting coy for once, "You’re a scoundrel, you deserve it~"

Chu Xuan affectionately held her in his arms, gently smoothing her damp long hair with his right hand.

"Back to business, fortunately you risked your life to help me last time, so I could obtain that [Essence of Heaven and Earth]."

"Together with my great luck, I unexpectedly gained that [Sun Moon Time Ruler] at the Ancient Battlefield, and lastly my life-bound magical artifact [Six Souls Banner] which I came here with."

"My plan is now mostly formed. It’s an exceptionally good retreat route, although the future might not necessitate using this fallback. With it, I can confidently risk my life for a fight."

Ji Mingyu was somewhat worried, "I don’t want you to risk your life. I just want you to be with me forever."

Chu Xuan’s expression grew complex, "Reaching where I am now, it’s not as simple as just stepping back. While avoiding conflict is easy, it would implicate countless others."

"So I won’t run. There may be a third great battle between good and evil coming up, which will decisively conclude the outcome. At that time, I’ll fight with all my might, and if successful, I’ll create a whole new world."

"If I fail, even if I perish, there’s a chance to live another life."

"When the time comes, don’t get involved. The outside world doesn’t know we’re so close, so even if I die, it won’t drag you down."

Ming Yu was silent, holding him tightly.

Chu Xuan’s face returned to a smile, "It’s my fault for bringing up such serious topics."

"In any case, although theoretically this plan doesn’t require anyone to intervene, I can’t afford the risk of failure."

"Since today you asked me about the Six Souls Banner, I’ll tell you about it altogether."

"Ming Yu, I hope you can become my Guardian."

Feeling trust in Chu Xuan’s gaze, Ji Mingyu nodded firmly, "Go ahead."

...

"Chu Xuan." Qin Mengyao anxiously pulled her junior brother’s hand; he’s been dazing off since earlier. Could he possibly be possessed by some demon?

Chu Xuan snapped back, forcing a smile, "It’s nothing, just recalling some past memories."

"You asked me about the origins of that banner earlier, right?"

"I can only tell you it’s called the [Six Souls Banner]. As for its origins, I won’t lie to you. I can only say it’s vital and can’t be disclosed for now."

Qin Mengyao wasn’t upset, merely nodded, "I wouldn’t force you, but it somewhat resembles a demonic artifact, so there’s some concern."

It’s undeniable, the Six Souls Banner is pitch black, unusually styled, with a witchcraft aura, and even emits a green glow, seemingly unlike any orthodox artifact, so it’s normal for senior sister to worry.

"Rest assured, it’s just unique in style."

Chu Xuan proactively took senior sister’s hand, "Let’s go, we’ll talk once we’re back on the safe route."

Qin Mengyao was a bit surprised; what’s gotten into junior brother lately? He seems to appear somewhat hurt... Is he perhaps reminiscing about being hurt by those two women?

What an opportunity, I should comfort him well.

Thinking this, Qin Mengyao’s attitude towards Chu Xuan grew a bit more tender.

...

North of the Ancient Battlefield, beneath a dry tree beside a lake.

Qingqing and Gu Haitang saw Chu Xuan in the water mirror, increasingly curious since he didn’t reveal the origins of the "Six Souls Banner" to senior sister.

Qingqing turned to look at Ji Mingyu, "Lord, do you know? Was it gifted to him by you?"

Ming Yu didn’t answer, only biting her lip, her gaze complex and seemingly melancholic.

She roughly guessed that Chu Xuan must be recalling past events, a time when they were so intimately close, only to fall into this situation because of her foolishness.

She could see the darkness in Chu Xuan’s eyes, surely he must be very disappointed in me, right?

Ji Mingyu’s heart started aching again, she didn’t even hear what Qingqing had asked.

At this moment, not only Qingqing but even Gu Haitang realized something was wrong, and combining it with Chu Xuan suddenly taking senior sister’s hand, looking in a bad mood, she involuntarily cast a suspicious glance at Ji Mingyu.

"How exactly did you hurt Chu Xuan? Why do I feel he has become closed off because of you?"