At that moment, Xia Xiao Yu, trapped in a black bag, felt a level of frustration she’d never experienced before.
Since becoming the Monster Clan’s Holy Maiden, she had never felt this hopeless.
Jiang Xuan’s response was like the final straw that broke the camel’s back, pushing her to the brink of collapse.
She finally realized that what Jiang Xuan had said about a strength-based world was indeed true.
Her strength was nowhere near enough to act on her whims……
Facing an absolute gap in strength, all she could do besides feeling frustrated and desperate was not fight back.
At this moment, Xia Xiao Yu understood many things; the words Jiang Xuan had mentioned earlier became crystal clear in her mind.
【Xiao Yu, the reason Liu Yun spared you back then, even though you couldn’t beat her and yet she let you live, was not because of her kindness, but because you were my childhood sweetheart. She knew if she finished you off, I would be heartbroken.
Is this really alright? Every time you swear you’ll win and protect me, but every time you lose, I’m the one silently taking care of everything, pleading desperately just so you can live.
Xiao Yu…you’re still not growing up, you don’t understand my effort…】
After recalling these words, Xia Xiao Yu’s pride shattered completely.
She pleaded, with a tone of utter humility:
“Great Lady Liu Yun…please spare Brother Xuan, I’ve agreed to all your demands…”
Hearing this, Nangong Liu Yun and Jiang Xuan were both stunned.
At this moment, Nangong Liu Yun said gloomily:
“Xiao Yu, this is a bit backwards, he’s my husband, what do you mean by sparing him?
What is more, I haven’t settled accounts with you yet. I didn’t expect you to say such rebellious words.”
“It’s not like that, Brother Xuan did this for me, please don’t make things hard for him. If there are any issues, take it out on me.”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
Just then, Nangong Liu Yun suddenly released Jiang Xuan.
“Husband, stay here and look after Xiao Yu. Wait for me to return and give her a good lesson. That aura outside the Imperial City… it seems like my senior sister has arrived. I’ll go greet her first.
Oh, before our wedding, you should stay out of sight. If those evil women come, I won’t let them off.”
After giving a short explanation, Nangong Liu Yun vanished from where she stood, leaving a somewhat bemused Jiang Xuan.
Being cautious as always, Jiang Xuan, via his System, confirmed Nangong Liu Yun had really left. He sighed in relief.
He had no choice but to submit to Nangong Liu Yun’s overwhelming pressure.
Jiang Xuan thought there was truth in the phrase: all fears stemmed from a lack of firepower.
For now, he decided the best course of action was to continue improving his cultivation.
As for why he hadn’t resisted at all until now, first, it was because of a clear understanding of his own strength.
With his current Sky Martial realm, defeating a common Martial Emperor might be possible.
After all, his saber technique had accumulated enough spiritual power. One hit could topple an entire Martial Emperor realm.
But facing Nangong Liu Yun… well, he’d rather dream about it.
Secondly, deep down, he didn’t have much resistance towards Nangong Liu Yun in his heart.
It was just that Nangong Liu Yun’s strength still made this small guy suffer.
In his view, if Nangong Liu Yun were a little gentler, things would be perfect.
There was no help for it; he needed to have enough power to suppress Nangong Liu Yun.
But for the time being, Jiang Xuan couldn’t do it.
Forget Nangong Liu Yun, he couldn’t even beat Xia Xiao Yu.
Back to the present, Jiang Xuan and Xia Xiao Yu in the sack fell into an eerie silence.
Finally, Xia Xiao Yu broke the silence first.
“Brother Xuan, did the bad woman really leave?”
“Yeah, Liu Yun asked me to watch over you while she goes.”
“Brother Xuan, I’m sorry, I was too self-assured before. I should have taken advantage of her distraction to get us both out.
But it looks like it wouldn’t have mattered. That bad woman was too careful and left tracking marks…”
“Oh well, let’s put the past behind us. Xiao Yu, you’re alive, which is already a miracle.
Too bad, this black sack seems to be some kind of Spiritual Treasure; I can’t save you.”
“That’s okay. Being able to hear your voice like this is already enough for me.”
Right after Xia Xiao Yu spoke, an extremely subtle spatial ripple appeared.
In the next moment, Lan Xin appeared slowly in front of Jiang Xuan.
Lan Xin was fully geared up, adorned with various top-tier Spiritual Treasures, nearly blinding Jiang Xuan.
After coming to his senses, Jiang Xuan questioned:
“Xiao Xin, didn’t you abandon me and run away right away? Why are you back?”
“Master, you misunderstood, I was ambushed by that brat.
Otherwise, I, the Water Qilin’s top talent, could absolutely keep her in check if I had any preparation!
Besides, I didn’t run away. How could I ever leave you, Master? This was merely a strategic retreat.
Where’s that brat? I clearly sensed her aura nearby.
Bring her here, I’m now terrifyingly strong! Let her know the might of this Qilin!”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan looked at the ground sack pensively and replied,
“Xiao Xin, you must be looking for Xiao Yu, she’s right inside this sack.”
Lan Xin: “??????”
Hearing Jiang Xuan’s words, Lan Xin jumped in shock.
Looking down at the sack and then Jiang Xuan’s face, she recalled a scene she saw in Jiang Xuan’s mind previously.
Panicked, Lan Xin exclaimed:
“This… is it because she touched you, Master… that she got eliminated?
This is too scary, Master, believe me, I’ve been loyal to you, never with any malicious intentions. I realize my mistake… please don’t eliminate me…”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
Out of nowhere, Xia Xiao Yu started fidgeting in the sack.
“I heard it all, you’re the b*tch who messed with my Brother Xuan in the room. How dare you even show up!”
Hearing the voice from within the sack, Lan Xin was momentarily stunned before carefully asking,
“You… you… are you a zombie?”
