The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chu Xuan felt a bit guilty, initially wanting to instinctively say "yes."

But after thinking for a moment, he decided to hold Qingqing’s hand and start recounting the story of Qing’er from the beginning. It was impossible to keep such things hidden forever, and he needed to explain it clearly to her.

Initially, Qingqing was moved when Chu Xuan wanted to share his heart and talk about the past events from the Celestial Evil Period. However, the more she listened, the darker her expression became.

At first, she was confused, thinking how could Chu Xuan so quickly fall in love with a new flame after consecutive emotional wounds and abandon his old loves?

But now, Chu Xuan’s point was: You are the new flame; my Qing’er is the old love!

"Chu Xuan!" Qingqing said angrily, "You’ve reincarnated, can’t you cut ties cleanly with those women from before? Whether it’s Su Mengqing or Primordial Monarch Taixu."

Chu Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I haven’t reincarnated; I am the Celestial Evil himself, and even my memories are gradually recovering..."

As he spoke, he briefly explained the principle of his resurrection.

Qingqing listened in a daze, although she roughly understood, she was still a bit unwilling and muttered softly, "But you could still sever those ties."

Chu Xuan said earnestly, "But Qing’er is indeed different from Ji Mingyu. Putting aside some already punished willful actions, she has not done anything to wrong me. She even went all out to rescue me this time in the Grotto Heaven."

"If I could abandon this old love without hesitation, doesn’t that mean I could also easily abandon you, this new flame, in the future?"

"They say new clothes are better than old ones, but old friends are better than new ones. If I were to truly follow the example of ’deep affection for the old sword,’ shouldn’t I be with Qing’er now?"

Qingqing spoke with grievance like a little wife, "But I don’t like sharing you with other women."

Having experienced loss and regain, Qingqing now cherishes Chu Xuan doubly. Many things she couldn’t tolerate before, she could now bear with. It’s far better than losing him again.

But she didn’t want to appear too tolerant, otherwise, Chu Xuan might really think she didn’t mind, and what if he brings home ten or eight women next time?

Chu Xuan hugged her and kissed her, "I know it’s my fault, it’s just that I haven’t figured out a better solution yet."

"Mm, continue," Qingqing decided to accept the situation and didn’t make things difficult for Chu Xuan on this point.

Chu Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief and then, somewhat awkwardly, began talking about being ’set up’ by Qing’er to end up in bed, six months ago during his mission to visit seniors at Tianxu.

Qingqing listened and became furious, mostly not at Chu Xuan, since he had rejected her advances before, she knew he had some bottom lines.

This matter was mostly due to Su Mengqing’s despicable and shameless behavior. She actually drugged Chu Xuan and deliberately provoked him—what a cunningly malicious woman...

At the same time, Qingqing was somewhat regretful, thinking had she been more forceful during their travels together back then, boiled the rice until cooked, she wouldn’t have lost his "purity" to that wicked woman.

"Su Mengqing is too bad, don’t interact with her in the future." Qingqing said in a fit of pique, she was still not accustomed to calling that woman "Qing’er," even though she was already used to others calling her Qingqing.

Seeing she wasn’t as mad at him, Chu Xuan felt considerably more relaxed, only saying, "Qing’er is likely back at Tianxu, we won’t be seeing each other for a while."

"Chu Xuan, you owe me compensation~" Qingqing said and kissed him again, voice full of resentment.

Feeling guilty, Chu Xuan did not reject her but actively cooperated.

But even if kissing was acceptable, Qingqing continued to rub against him; even rubbing wasn’t enough, she still...

Eventually, Chu Xuan helplessly pushed Qingqing away, "Can you not touch randomly?"

"Ah, did I?" Qingqing withdrew her hand, somewhat embarrassed.

Just now, her mind was full of thoughts like "I’m at a huge loss!", she momentarily forgot there was a beauty watching, only thinking of getting more ’back’ from Chu Xuan, thus went overboard.

However, Qingqing still said firmly, "I was just thinking of repaying you the two bowls of noodles, you even said to accompany me for a sleep as reimbursement."

Chu Xuan couldn’t help but smile, "Clearly you were the one who said, ’I ate your two bowls of noodles, must accompany you for two sleeps.’"

"Okay, never mind who said it, can’t I be wanting to fulfill my promise now?" Qingqing said, moving closer eagerly like a wolf eyeing a lamb.

Chu Xuan had to hold her back, "Stop, stop, are you forgetting the promise you just made to me?"

Qingqing softened a bit at his words, "Then let’s finish watching the Lantern Festival first, and you can’t deceive me this time."

Chu Xuan nodded, "Certainly."

Speaking of visiting the Capital City, Qingqing pondered briefly, suddenly worried, "After all, the Shangguan family is still hunting you, should we really expose ourselves publicly?"

"Although the Capital City is mostly populated by mortals, even if some of the cultivators aren’t particularly powerful, it is the extremely bustling Capital Region after all."

Chu Xuan reassured her, saying, "No need to worry, remember? Back in the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable period, identity disguise was my forte, having multiple aliases and friendships amidst both righteous and evil factions."

"Not to mention, I now possess corresponding Divine Techniques for Transformation, it’s not merely about changing appearance, but even the aura; I could change into a different species without revealing any flaws."

"But you," he glanced at Qingqing, "should do a proper disguise, simply pose as my wife?"

Qingqing laughed, "Isn’t it about taking advantage of me."

Chu Xuan smiled, "Let me hear you call me ’husband.’"

Qingqing had intended to oblige, but suddenly became wary, "I remember you have a slight masochistic tendency, calling directly doesn’t suit you, saying ’the taste is not right.’"

Chu Xuan looked slightly awkward, "No, no, last time was, it was nostalgia for your tsundere look, today you’ve been enough tsundere for my liking, it’s enough, enough."

Qingqing seemed perplexed, "Huh? When was that?"

He reminded, "Just the sentence ’I’m not eager’ counts."

"Huh? That counts as well!" Qingqing was evidently somewhat unconvinced.

"It counts; it counts; I like it very much." Chu Xuan said, nibbling gently on her soft earlobe.

Qingqing was quite pleased to hear this, while merely humming lightly, "Then you’re too easy to please~"

"That’s because I sincerely adore Qingqing, so your every move and word seems adorable to me." Chu Xuan expressed in a gentle tone.

Qingqing’s newly beating heart skipped quickly at his words, feeling so overwhelmed with joy and satisfaction, she almost cried out of emotion.

She hurriedly restrained herself, not wanting to leave an impression of being a "crybaby" in Chu Xuan’s mind, then turned to the serious matter, "By the way, I have something to tell you."

Qingqing bit her lip, "My mother, upon discovering your true identity, might want to draw you in."

Though Yao Yufei didn’t explicitly say it in the Grotto Heaven, Qingqing, having been by her side for a long time, naturally deduced some of her thoughts.

Not to mention, mother had even proactively released her, allowing the possibility to reunite with Chu Xuan with the Abyssal Devourer Demon Dragon and escape together, her attitude clearly expressed.

Chu Xuan wasn’t surprised, simply nodding, "I’ve guessed it."

Even though he was busy escaping for his life in the Grotto Heaven back then, he hadn’t failed to notice Yao Yufei stepping forward for his sake, stopping a mysterious strong figure.

Though she claimed it was to "protect her daughter," if that were truly the case, Qingqing never stood a chance to reach his side from the onset.

"Well, well, what do you think?" Qingqing asked anxiously, afraid her beloved might see her mother as insincere and develop a negative impression.

Qingqing knows very well, her mother isn’t much of a good person, as a mother she doesn’t qualify, but she genuinely held some affection toward her, their relationship over recent years had indeed become more harmonious than the past.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan responded mildly, "Don’t worry too much, her scheming against us in the past can be viewed separately from this, for now, I owe her a favor, regarding drawing in or not, let’s talk about it later."

Qingqing secretly heaved a sigh of relief, planting a kiss on his cheek, "Husband, you’re so good~"