Jiang Xuan half-believed and half-doubted Lan Xin’s secret method that promised to protect him and whisk him away at a moment’s notice.
But ever since they had re-established their master-servant contract, Jiang Xuan found himself growing more trusting of her.
For the sake of his own safety, he kept her around, much to her delight.
As night drew on, once he pushed his cultivation to Sky Martial Second Level, he decided to take a break, planning to hone his martial skills further the next morning.
On the soft bed:
Lan Xin pressed herself close to Jiang Xuan and grabbed his hand.
“Master, don’t worry. If any bad girls come knocking, I’ll use my secret escape technique immediately, and we’ll vanish in an instant.”
Watching her looking so cautious, Jiang Xuan chuckled lightly.
“Xiao Xin, it seems you’re finally behaving. Alright, stay up guard for us.”
Just when Jiang Xuan was about to nap, he inexplicably fell into deep sleep.
Little did he know, Lan Xin whispered in his ear,
“Master, you’ve been working so hard, and you get bullied by that female demon all the time. Both your mind and body must be exhausted. You really need a break. Only I would truly care…
Take a rest, relax, and I’ll protect you… ”
After she said those words, Lan Xin plopped herself onto Jiang Xuan, cradling his face gently with both hands.
Time passed, Jiang Xuan felt his face being gently squeezed.
When he slowly opened his eyes, ready to stop Xiao Xin’s mischief, he suddenly realized he was somewhere unfamiliar.
It was extremely dark around, and before him stood Xia Xiao Yu, whom he hadn’t seen in ages.
“Hmm? Brother Xuan, you’re awake! Perfect!”
“Xiao Yu, what are you doing here? And where are we?”
“Brother Xuan, we’re in Xia’s basement. Last night, I intentionally released my aura outside the Imperial City to lure Nangong Liu Yun out for a fight. But her strength was too great. So, I ran without hesitation.
She seemed to want to capture me and generously suggested I be a bridesmaid. I didn’t believe her; fortunately, I collected many treasures from the demon clan.
After luring her to some remote place, I used a prepared teleportation array and zapped back to Great Jiang Imperial City. When I tried to find you, I saw that a malicious woman had laid her hands on you and even kissed your cheek! Seeing she was a monster, I pinned her down, ready for interrogation when, poof, she vanished with some unknown method.
Before she left, she snarled that she’d return for revenge.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
After hearing Xia Xiao Yu’s account, he got a general idea of what happened. Xia Xiao Yu lured Nangong Liu Yun away and Lan Xin did indeed have the secret escape technique.
Good news: Lan Xin’s technique was real.
Bad news: Lan Xin escaped, but left him behind.
It hit him that during his waking moments beside the lake, Xiao Yu had never seen Lan Xin before.
For Lan Xin, she knew Xiao Yus.
Meanwhile, near a lake.
Lan Xin emerged, muttering softly:
“This time, I definitely messed up. The beauty tricked me, distracted by Master’s face—it’s irresistible.
I got ambushed by that little girl. Back then, she was so weak, I used her to threaten Master. How she improved so quickly baffles me.
No, I must save Master!”
Xia Family, basement:
After understanding what happened, when Jiang Xuan tried to rise, he found himself tied up with black shackles.
Startled, he asked Xia Xiao Yu: “What are you doing?”
“Nothing. This is a demonic chain that even you can’t break free from. Don’t worry, I’m just preventing an escape attempt. I won’t let this wedding happen normally.”
Jiang Xuan: “OMG!!!”
“Why are you…”
“Humph, I was here first. That evil woman doesn’t just want to take over you, but also declare it publicly to everyone, challenging me!
Since she chooses to play along, so be it. Even if she’s taken far away, getting back here could take just half a day.
Decidedly, I will give her a big gift.”
Jiang Xuan: “Huh???”
Slightly confused, Jiang Xuan asked, “Xiao Yus, do you intend to use me to threaten Liu Yun?”
“Not at all, Brother Xuan. My love for you surpasses anyone else’s.”
“As for threatening another with you—no way.”
Jiang Xuan sighed in relief after hearing her reassurance.
But as he prepared to persuade her, Xiao Yu suddenly produced something, causing Jiang Xuan’s eyes to shrink slightly and his body to tremble.
“Is that… wasn’t that a recording stone before? They are extremely rare, right? Why do you still possess one…”
“Rare? Now I’m a demon tribe saint. I can get as many as I want.
Besides, this recording stone is a return gift for your fiance.”
“Since she kindly sent me an invitation, even suggested I be her bridesmaid, why not reciprocate?”
“As Brother Xuan kept interfering, last time’s recording stone couldn’t be delivered.
Now I’ll send them, settling the score.”
Jiang Xuan: “OMG!!!”
Xia Xiao Yu’s actions utterly stunned him. He never expected her plan, and this… if they received it, the aftermath might be dire.
Jiang Xuan urged her, “Xiao Yus, calm down. Such stones can’t be given away recklessly!”
“Calm? She sent me an invitation, how can I remain composed?
If Brother Xuan falls into my hands, concealing him will cause quite a show at her wedding.”
Presently, Jiang Xuan thought:
[How did Xiao Yus become so smart and ruthless post-magic?]
Xiao Yu cradled his face gently.
“Brother Xuan, if you could choose between the wedding, whom would you prefer—me or that evil Liu Yun?”
Jiang Xuan: “OMG!!!!”
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