Actually, at first, Jiang Xuan had his suspicions about Ming Yue’s sudden weakness being fake. It was very likely she was just testing him.
Originally, he planned to let System scan her condition.
But because that stupid Bloodthirsty Phoenix came forward and said it had poisoned her, and put the poison in the food, Jiang Xuan’s doubts were conveniently erased. After all, he remembered Ming Yue couldn’t resist delicious food.
Plus, those were rewards from her heroic deeds. Considering her personality, she probably tasted them without any caution, too confident in her own strength.
So, after deciding Ming Yue couldn’t use spiritual power anytime soon, an escape plan began to form in Jiang Xuan’s mind—and he kept thinking about it more and more.
He knew this opportunity might be missed forever if he didn’t act now.
After tricking the dumb bird and sending it on its way, he confidently unveiled his next move.
But he never expected that, after unveiling, System would bring such disastrous news.
Inside the system space:
“System, you can’t pull stunts like this! Sure, I was lazy and didn’t ask for scanning this time.
“But dude—why tell me this right when I’m super happy? It’s like the sky’s falling!”
“DING! I am always executing the host’s commands meticulously. According to your second demand, when someone nearby shows drastic affection changes, I provide feedback immediately.”
“You … yeah…. kinda improved, but not by much…”
Jiang Xuan was momentarily stunned by the response. He realized from the beginning he shouldn’t trust System; the System was still too immature. He could only depend on himself.
Returning to reality, Ming Yue’s voice continued:
“Why aren’t you running anymore? Show me what you’ve got! Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. Didn’t we say we’d meet again somewhere else?”
Jiang Xuan quickly turned around, coming in front of Ming Yue, looking down.
“Well, um, Lady Ming Yue, those things just now … they were a joke … actually, I have been loyal to you, truly and absolutely…”
Seeing the change in attitude, Ming Yue raised an eyebrow.
“So, did you find out I didn’t fall for the forbidden monster poison?”
“Of course not! Now that Lady Ming Yue is weak, as your servant, it’s my duty to take care of you…
Wait, you didn’t get the poison? That’s great! I knew better than to think you could fall for some cheap tricks!
I, uh, was worried sick about you for so long… glad you’re okay…”
“Worried? Really? You sure looked happy enough jumping away! Name, appearance, loyalty—all fake, huh?
And here you were, pretending to be loyal. Nicely hidden!”
Just then, Ming Yue grabbed Jiang Xuan’s chin. Suddenly, her aura flared up as the escaped Bloodthirsty Phoenix observed:
“Not bad! Too bad that human is gullible. Now he knows the dark phoenix isn’t poisoned. Otherwise, I’d be in big trouble today.”
Meanwhile, Ming Yue stared coldly at Jiang Xuan.
“Speak! Are you a human spy sent close to me?”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
Hearing that, Jiang Xuan froze. All he wanted to do was run, not be a spy!
“Lady Ming Yue, this is a huge misunderstanding! I didn’t mean harm, even if I messed up.”
“Yeah, kinda makes sense. But I noticed your duplicity clearly.
You know? Those people who deceived me before—they’re now monster beasts’ snack.
Because being fooled is one thing I hate the most.
What do you think I should do with you?
I took pity on your background and gave you a chance, yet you waited until I trusted you fully, even gave you a symbol of affection—to try and escape.”
“No way! You twisted my words!”
Now, Jiang Xuan felt the guilt, but Ming Yue’s words just got weirder.
Full trust? Symbols of affection? Where did that come from?
If Ming Yue really trusted him, she wouldn’t have assigned subordinates to monitor him. Checking his room at midnight several times? And symbols of affection? Unbelievable, adding absurd memories.
Jiang Xuan realized that by revealing too much, he had upset the Little Ancestor.
Not daring to contradict, he nodded, bowing obediently.
“Lady Ming Yue, you’re correct. I strayed and betrayed your trust. Hope you can give me a chance to mend my ways. I’ll fulfill my role as a servant diligently.”
Ming Yue smiled at Jiang Xuan’s reply.
“Oh? So you admit wrong and want to return to me? With your real identity, or your other identity?”
Jiang Xuan: “…”
In his heart:
[What does the Little Ancestor mean? Is she testing if I’ll lie to her again?]
After pondering, Jiang Xuan answered swiftly:
“As Jiang Xuan. From now on, I’ll tell you everything honestly.”
“Is that so? If I gave you another chance, what do you offer in return?”
“I will do anything to repay Lady Ming Yue…”
“As they say, past actions predict future ones. Since you betrayed me once, I’m not fully trusting. To show sincerity, don’t you think giving yourself to me should happen?”
Jiang Xuan: “????”
Baffled, he softly replied:
“But Lady Ming Yue refused me multiple times to give myself, and asked me not to bring it up again…”
“You’re mistaken. I never rejected you. Remember, you returned as Jiang Xuan, not that fake person.
Whoever refuses doesn’t trust. Aren’t you supposed to show integrity?”
