Jiang Xuan thought that Lan Xin might have sensed the danger and fled ahead of time.
But nope, she was just hiding in the lake not showing her face, and as expected, she got caught.
He overestimated her again. Now, his last bit of hope was shattered.
Facing Jin Lingyun’s questioning, Jiang Xuan finally spoke up:
“I’m sorry, I lied to you before…she…she is just my contracted beast.”
Upon hearing this, Jin Lingyun’s eyes immediately lit up.
“Oh? So she’s not your wife at all? You’ve never been touched by anyone else?”
“N…no…you’re thinking too much…I’ve been touched a long time ago…I’m just a married man, please behave yourself…”
As soon as Jiang Xuan finished speaking, Lan Xin sobbed.
“Master, I really tried! I… I planned to use the communication jade pendant to inform Lady Liuyun for help. But… their jade pendant couldn’t get through. As a result, I was exposed.”
“What? Little Xian, where did you get the communication jade pendant and how could you contact Lady Liuyun? So that’s it, you were bought off by her, right?”
Lan Xin: “??????”
“Hold on, Master, you’ve got it backwards. The point is that no one responded from Lady Liuyun’s side. That’s why nobody can save us now.”
At this moment, Jin Lingyun, who was next to them, asked in a grim tone:
“Hey, little Water Qilin, who exactly is this Liuyun you’re talking about?”
“Aaah…she’s Master’s wife…”
As Lan Xin spoke, Jin Lingyun’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Who allowed you to have a wife? How could you possibly have a wife…who in this world deserves you!”
Seeing Jin Lingyun’s crazed appearance, Jiang Xuan quickly said:
“Lingyun, calm down…I think you’ve confused me with someone from ten thousand years ago…”
“No way! You are the same person as him, only your cultivation has weakened. I simply can’t imagine such a cold and emotionless you becoming someone’s husband. Clearly, I should be the one to knock you off your pedestal!”
Jiang Xuan: “………”
Jiang Xuan didn’t know how to respond to Jin Lingyun’s words. After all, he had neither the power nor the memories of that previous lifetime. If he did, he wouldn’t be in this situation, being questioned like a prisoner by Jin Lingyun.
Then, Jin Lingyun suddenly smiled sinisterly.
“Since I can’t imagine you falling off your pedestal, then let me personally witness it. No matter how strong you have become now, even reaching the peak martial realm, you pose no threat to me.”
Soon, Jiang Xuan and Lan Xin were brought to a small wooden hut.
Lan Xin was carelessly thrown in a corner, while Jin Lingyun sat on a wooden cot, looking interestedly at Jiang Xuan.
“That water Qilin showed so much affection for you in front of me. Now, I want to get back at it, do you understand what I mean?”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
After pondering for a while, Jiang Xuan slowly opened his mouth:
“Well…I understand your meaning, Lingyun. Little Xian did deceive you; it’s her fault. If you want revenge, I suggest you beat her up until you feel better. It’s the easiest way.”
Hearing this, the bound-up Lan Xin quickly spoke up:
“N-no! Master, are you insane? Are you giving crazy suggestions?
My injuries from when Lady Liuyun beat me have just healed a little. I can’t handle another round. One more beating will end me!”
“It’s fine, Xiao Xian, trust me…just tough it out…”
Lan Xin: “??????”
Lan Xin began to doubt her ears. Her master was supposed to be a handsome, kind young man. There’s no way someone with such a charming mouth would utter those harsh, evil words. She must be misinterpreting.
On the other hand, Jin Lingyun laughed sardonically and said:
“Xuan, I appreciate your advice, but… I have no interest in beating that Qilin. I’m interested in you.
Moreover, you are the one it respects the most. To get back at it, starting with you will be more effective.”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
Upon hearing these words, Lan Xin’s eyes instantly brightened. She had understood the hidden message of Jin Lingyun’s speech.
Inside Lan Xin’s heart:
[‘It seems this golden dragon claims to want revenge on me, but is actually targeting our Master.
Why go through such convoluted ways? It really gave me a scare.
Since Master so readily sold me out just now, I can only repay in kind.
Though this might not sit well with Lady Liuyun…
Anyway, books say dragons are naturally lusty…I wonder if Master can handle it…]
With her plan in mind, Lan Xin’s expression changed.
She begged pitifully:
“Please let our master go, Lingyun. This is all my doing. Don’t harm him, I shouldn’t have shown my love in front of you. All consequences are mine! This Qilin will never evade!”
Seeing Lan Xin’s performance, Jin Lingyun looked down on her with respect.
Immediately after, Jin Lingyun pulled Jiang Xuan into her arms.
“It seems you are very important to that Qilin. In that case, you are crucial for me to get back at it.”
Hearing Jin Lingyun’s logic, Jiang Xuan felt completely stunned. Weren’t they supposed to take revenge on Lan Xian? Why did it suddenly come down to him? What move is this?
After regaining his senses, Jiang Xuan said urgently:
“Hold on, Lingyun, don’t listen to what Xiao Xian says. Her act is fake…”
After Jiang Xuan said this, Jin Lingyun looked at Lan Xian again.
And Lan Xian smiled bitterly, acknowledging:
“Yes… Yes, I was faking everything. Whatever you do to my master, I won’t resent you…”
“Oh? Is that right? Then I’ll give it a try.”
After saying this, Jin Lingyun started to touch Jiang Xuan freely and kissed him on the cheek.
At this moment, in the corner, Lan Xian spoke again:
“Master…it’s fine… we can endure this…”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!
