I put my arm around the strong man's slender waist

Chapter 10

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Leng Baichun was locked in a cell that wasn't too harsh, and she wasn't tortured. It was said that Leng Baichun begged the old cult leader to let her give birth to the child and then atone for her sins with her death, and the old cult leader specifically ordered that she not be tortured.

Even so, I was still taken aback when I saw Leng Baichun when the prison door opened. She was leaning against the green wall with a quilt, her hair disheveled. The once beautiful woman was now pale and thin, frighteningly thin, with only her belly bulging, as if it might collapse under her weight at any moment.

Her eyes, however, shone brightly, flickering as she looked at me in the dim room. "Su Xie?"

Su Xie grew up with the old cult leader, and I guessed he had some connection with Leng Baichun, so I nodded.

The jailer shrewdly retreated, and Changhuan whispered in my ear, "Su Xie and she have some past grievances."

My enthusiasm was extinguished by his words. I was very curious: who exactly did Su Xie have no grudges against?

Sure enough, Leng Baichun sneered and said, "Have you come to see if I'm dead or not?"

Chang Huan bowed and said, "I'll wait for you outside, Miss." Then he went out to keep watch for me.

The rest of the time, Leng Baichun and I stared at each other. For a moment, I didn't know what to say to start the conversation, given our past relationship. So I just chuckled awkwardly and said, "The weather is really nice today."

She chuckled, mocking my intelligence.

I didn't mind at all. I walked over slowly with my hands behind my back and said calmly, "The Left Protector asked me to come and see you."

"He's disappointed; I'm not dead yet."

Judging from her tone, it was incredibly sarcastic. I reckon even if the Left Protector rescued her, she wouldn't be grateful. I thought for a moment and decided to try a different approach. I sat down by the couch, looked at her round belly, and asked curiously, "You should be giving birth soon, right?"

Her face suddenly turned pale, and she glared at me warily. "Su Xie, what exactly do you want? I'm warning you, if you dare to harm the child in my womb, I'll drag you to hell with me until the day I die!"

I was just asking casually, did you have to be so ruthless...? Su Xie had a face that looked like it belonged to a bad guy, full of aggression, and his smile was especially wicked.

I tried my best to appear gentle and non-threatening, saying, "Don't be nervous, I mean no harm."

She laughed at me sarcastically, "It's unbelievable."

This statement fully expressed her sarcasm and veiled irony, as well as her deep disbelief in Su Xie's potential for reformation. Helpless, I could only say directly, "Left Protector wants to rescue you."

Seeing that she was about to make a sarcastic remark, I preemptively said, "Whether you believe it or not, he feels guilty towards you. I just want to ask you today if you're willing to leave."

"I don't need his kindness!" Leng Baichun laughed angrily. "I'd rather die here than let him feel guilty for the rest of his life!"

Sure enough, I'm afraid that I'll be all prepared, only for them to suddenly say, "I'm not leaving," at the crucial moment. I can't handle that kind of melodramatic plot.

The problem isn't a lack of ability to rescue the person, but rather a lack of will to live. Clearly, Miss Leng is utterly despondent and intends to use her own life to punish the Left Protector.

Why bother? Being alive is such a precious thing; just look at me and you'll see.

I glanced at her, stood up, and said, "You chose this yourself, so don't blame me for not trying my best." I walked slowly out with my hands behind my back, shaking my head as I did so, "What a pity..."

She hesitated for a long time, then asked me with a sneer, "What's there to regret?"

I stopped in my tracks without turning around, and clicked my tongue, saying, "Born into this dark and sunless Heavenly Punishment Prison, never to see the light of day again..." I turned to look at her and smiled, "Isn't it a pity?"

She trembled slightly, her bony hand resting on her stomach, shaking uncontrollably.

I wanted to strike while the iron was hot, and was about to continue speaking when the cell door was suddenly pushed open, and a burst of noise rushed in. Chang Huan looked at me intently and said, "Miss, someone has come to break into the Heavenly Punishment Prison."

My heart skipped a beat. While praying that it wasn't the leader of the alliance, I asked, "How many people?" I peeked out and heard a cacophony of voices and the glint of swords at the other end of the dark passage.

"I'm not sure." Changhuan helped me back in and said, "It seems there aren't many of them, but they seem to have captured the young master."

Young Master, my little darling?

"Miss, please stay here for the time being."

I nodded, and just as I closed the door, I heard someone shout, "Bring Gu Shaoting here!"

The Left Protector's voice surprised me a bit. Usually, Yan Shu is in charge of these things, but this time it's the Left Protector himself. It seems he really has captured the young master's little darling...

“Shao Ting? Gu Shao Ting?” Leng Baichun suddenly sat up straight, her eyes staring blankly at me. “Shao Ting was arrested too? Is he here?” She struggled to get down, and I hurriedly went to help her, but she gripped my wrist tightly, cold and painful. “Was he… here to save me?”

Those eyes sparkled, filled with hope and anticipation.

She probably thought Gu Shaoting was captured while trying to rescue her... How can I tell her that Gu Shaoting was captured by Su Xie?

She gripped my arm and asked again, "Is it? Is it?"

I hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes."

She slumped to the ground in my arms, then suddenly covered her face and cried, "I knew it, I knew he loved me too... he just wouldn't admit it..."

I stood frozen in place, feeling a little lost. I heard the footsteps outside the door getting closer and then fading away. I bent down and helped Leng Baichun up, asking, "Can you walk?"

Leng Baichun nodded slightly, and I helped her up and walked outside. "Come with me."

"Young lady!" Changhuan stopped me. "We don't know what the situation is outside. You should go out like this..."

I grinned at Chang Huan, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." I opened the cell door, took Leng Baichun out, and whispered, "Whether you can escape or not depends on whether the person who broke out of the cell is the one I guessed."

Leng Baichun was momentarily stunned. I helped her walk out, and in the dense crowd at the entrance of the passage, I saw the figure in black. It was indeed the Alliance Leader.

Beside him, someone was supporting Gu Shaoting, who was covered in blood. He was holding someone else hostage, who was facing me from the side, so I couldn't see him clearly. I only heard the Left Protector shout, "I've already released the person you wanted. Now release the young master!"

The alliance leader, taking advantage of the situation, said, "Send us away from the Demonic Sect."

The Left Protector's face darkened, but he still waved his hand to make the group of eager subordinates who rushed forward to tear the Alliance Leader apart back.

I quickly drew the dagger hidden in my sleeve and pressed it against Leng Baichun's throat, pushing him forward and saying, "Gu Shaoting, quickly release our young master, or I'll make sure your family is destroyed!"

My shout was indeed powerful enough to silence all other sounds. The leader of the alliance turned around and I was stunned when I saw the young master he was holding as a hostage. It felt as if a thousand wild horses had run wild and trampled over me.

What priest's beloved pet! What young master's darling! The hostage held in the alliance leader's arms is clearly the soft and limp Ruan Lianhua!

He looked at me with some surprise, "Su Su..." His face was flushed with excitement, how could he look like he had been kidnapped!

My mind went blank and I froze on the spot. The Alliance Leader was also somewhat taken aback. "Miss Su?"

The next moment, Gu Shaoting, covered in blood, glared at me fiercely, "Su Xie, you think you can blackmail me with her? Dream on!"

I felt Leng Baichun trembling uncontrollably. I quickly said to the Left Protector, "Left Protector, please take your men out first. I want to speak with this brave man alone."

"Su Xie! Don't act recklessly!" The Left Protector glared at me with a dark face.

I laughed and said, "Left Protector, I guarantee with my life that the young master will be safe and sound. Half a cup of tea's time will be enough." I nudged Leng Baichun, making her stagger to her knees. "Otherwise... I'll just do whatever I want to you!"

Leng Baichun knelt on the ground, forced to look up, trembling like a maple leaf.

The Left Protector stared at her for a long time, then finally gritted his teeth and shouted, "Get out!" He then suddenly raised his eyes and glared at me, saying each word clearly, "If the young master makes even the slightest mistake..."

“I won’t live either.” I interrupted him, saying, “Don’t worry, I don’t want to die with him.”

Chapter 13, Part 12

The group withdrew, the cell door slammed shut, and the deep dungeon fell silent instantly.

"Miss." Chang Huan stood behind me and helped Leng Baichun up.

I toyed with the dagger in my hand, carefully considering the expression I should make, then looked up at the Alliance Leader and said with a wicked smile, "The Alliance Leader's way of treating his savior is quite unique. So this is how the righteous sects of the martial arts world repay kindness."

The Alliance Leader stared straight at me, and before he could speak, the young master said first, "It has nothing to do with Brother Ruan, Su Su, you misunderstood. It was I who suggested doing it this way."

I couldn't help but turn back and ask Changhuan, "Is he really the young master of the Demonic Sect? The future leader?"

Chang Huan coughed lightly and nodded somewhat embarrassedly, "Young Master is kind-hearted by nature..."

I am worried about the future of the Demonic Sect. Yan Shu is ambitious and may actually be doing it for the good of the Demonic Sect. The Alliance Leader has not thought it through. The best way to annihilate the Demonic Sect is to let Xiao Qinqin firmly sit on the position of sect leader. In less than half a year, the Demonic Sect will be completely wiped out, and they will be finished without bloodshed.

But people can still be saved. Based on my understanding of the Alliance Leader, he is an extremely upright person who takes righteousness to the extreme, and he is also a role model. With so many righteous people in the martial arts world watching, he would never allow his image to have the slightest flaw.

Back when I was still known as the Alliance Leader's fiancée, he said that the reason he chose me was because I was upright... Throughout most of my life, I have never done anything to smear the Lu family or the Alliance Leader.

That's why I brought Leng Baichun out to take a gamble. As long as the person who comes is the Alliance Leader, he will definitely shine his holy light and rescue Leng Baichun. After all, Leng Baichun is carrying the Gu family's child. Righteous people love to play the game of forcing prostitutes to reform and turn back from their ways.

Moreover, the young master is now his savior, so it should be a sure thing. But at this moment, the alliance leader stared at me without blinking, and only after a long while did he speak and ask a question that I had not expected.

He asked, "Are you Su Xie?"

I forgot that I am now the most hated vixen in the alliance, and the culprit who wiped out the entire Gu family...

He then asked, "You knew my identity all along?"

I couldn't figure out his question. Then he asked me again, "Then why did you save me? You could have just handed me over and claimed the reward."

Do you think I wanted to do this? ... Who was it that stabbed me in the stomach with a sword and made me save them? I was forced to do it to protect myself!

I laughed and said, "I've never saved anyone in my life, I just find it amusing..."

"And the second time?" he pressed, interrupting aggressively. "You could have..."

"Alliance Leader." I didn't want to go around in circles on this topic any longer, so I said decisively, "It was purely a coincidence that I saved you; I was just momentarily confused. You don't need to take it to heart."

His eyes seemed to freeze.

Gu Shaoting shouted at the opportune moment, "What nonsense are you spouting with this witch, Alliance Leader! Kill her to avenge the more than one hundred lives of my Gu family!" He drew his sword and was about to come over.

I hid behind Chang Huan, and then I heard the Alliance Leader say in a deep voice, "Shao Ting must not be rude."

The alliance leader released Ruan Lianhua, pressed down Gu Shaoting's hand, and looked at me coldly, saying, "This Miss Su saved my life."

"Alliance Leader!" Gu Shaoting exclaimed angrily, "She is Su Xie!"

"Do you want me to be an ungrateful villain?" The alliance leader's tone hardened, and with a clang, he forced the sword back into its sheath.

"Holy light shines everywhere!" I smiled and walked around from behind Chang Huan, saying, "As expected of the Alliance Leader, you are very sensible. I wonder if the Alliance Leader would be willing to listen to me for a few words?"

The alliance leader, his brows furrowed, said, "Please speak."

“The Alliance Leader is a man of great benevolence and righteousness, a model of the righteous sects in the martial arts world. I believe that your kidnapping of the young master this time must have been a last resort.” I glanced at Ruan Lianhua, who stood obediently beside the Alliance Leader, showing no intention of coming over.

The leader of the alliance frowned and said, "I joined the Demonic Sect this time only to rescue Shao Ting. Young Master Ruan has saved my life. If I had not been forced by circumstances, I would never have offended Young Master Ruan in the slightest."

“I completely believe you!” I looked at him sincerely. “The Alliance Leader is of noble character; how could he do such a heinous thing as betraying his benefactor after using them!” I winked at Chang Huan. “Now that Warrior Gu has been rescued, then my young master…”

Just as Chang Huan was about to pull Ruan Lianhua away, Gu Shaoting suddenly blocked her way with his sword.

The leader of the alliance calmly said, "Once we leave the Demonic Sect safely, Young Master Ruan will definitely send us back unharmed."

treacherous!

"It would be unfair for the Alliance Leader to do this," I said with a sly smile. "You know that Protector Zhao has men guarding the outside. If a fight breaks out... it would be bad if my young master got hurt. How about I exchange Leng Baichun with you? Firstly, Leng Baichun is Protector Zhao's own daughter, so he will definitely have some reservations and let you leave. Secondly, Leng Baichun is carrying the Gu family's blood. Would the Alliance Leader, with such a righteous heart, bear to let this child be born in the dark and hopeless Heavenly Punishment Prison?" I observed his expression. I thought Old Man Zhao would understand what I meant. Besides, the young master had already been rescued, so letting the Alliance Leader rescue Gu Shaoting wouldn't be a big deal. Old Man Zhao could conveniently save his daughter in the process, so he would definitely understand.

The alliance leader remained silent, but Gu Shaoting was about to speak again when I couldn't help but shout, "Who are you to interrupt me when I'm talking to the alliance leader?!"

The leader's thin lips suddenly curved into a smile, and he looked at me with a complex expression, saying with a smile, "Miss Su is the one with true righteousness."

I couldn't tell if he was being sarcastic or genuinely praising me. Just as I was about to smile sheepishly, I heard the leader of the alliance say again, "Since Miss Su is so willing to grant my request, I can no longer refuse."

I was overjoyed. I had Chang Huan bring Ruan Lianhua over, and at the same time helped Leng Baichun over. I whispered to her, "Be careful."