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Capítulo 4

"Should we get rid of Chang Huan?" he asked, quite astutely.

I nodded, and he quickly went to tidy up.

I pulled up a chair and sat down, watching him pace back and forth in the room expressionlessly, not daring to even lift his head, terrified of Su Xie. I wondered what methods this Su Xie, at such a young age, had used to make everyone both fear and hate her.

I've been through so much since my rebirth, I fell asleep shortly after leaning back in my chair. When I woke up, I found myself covered in a small fox fur blanket. The room was spotless, and Chang Huan was kneeling to one side. The pale morning light streamed in from outside, and the sky was just beginning to brighten. Shadows fell on his eyebrows, creating a dark, alluring halo. I don't know how long he had been kneeling there.

I said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm sorry... I was so tired that I accidentally fell asleep."

He was slightly taken aback, raised his eyebrows to look at me, then hurriedly lowered his obsequious expression and said, "Would you like Changhuan to help you sleep a little longer, Miss?"

I didn't know much about Su Xie's personality, but I really didn't feel comfortable with him, so I told him to get up.

To everyone's surprise, he lowered his head in fear and said, "Chang Huan dares not."

Su Xie's training was effective... I'm a little depressed. This is too short-lived. No wonder Su Xie passed away at such a young age. I feel that if I stay in the Demonic Sect for too long, I won't live long either. The situation is too chaotic. Right now, I only know who I am and who the priest is. I know nothing else.

Moreover, my understanding of Su Xie is limited to the fact that she is a shameless vixen, a candidate for the next guardian, and loves to keep male concubines.

All I know about the priest is that he's a showy beast.

If I stay any longer, I'll be exposed sooner or later, and who knows, I might get killed by the priest or Su Xie's enemy before I'm exposed... I have to leave as soon as possible.

Changhuan helped me up and to the bed to catch up on my sleep. I casually asked, "What kind of person do you think I am?"

He trembled, lifted his robe, and knelt down again, saying, "Changhuan dares not presume to comment on you, young lady."

I sighed. Yes, Su Xie is a vicious beast; everyone wants to kill her.

Changhuan got up and helped me sit on the couch, but instead of leaving, he stood by the couch and quickly untied his belt, stripping himself naked.

The moment the robe hit the ground, I was dazzled by the pale honey-colored skin. My face flushed red to the roots of my ears, and I hurriedly turned my head away, "What...what are you doing!"

"Serve the young lady." Changhuan knelt before me, her arms wrapping around my neck like vines, and she tilted her head back to bite my earlobe.

His warm breath tickled my neck, and a thousand wild horses galloped through my mind. I jumped up like a ruffled hen and shoved him away.

This is terrifying! My blood is surging, rushing to my head, my heart is racing, and I feel like I'm about to suffocate!

“Miss…” He staggered as he was pushed back, and sat naked on the edge of the couch, looking at me in surprise.

Su Xie, you're so wicked! I tried my best to calm my racing heart and stammered, "I...I'm a little tired, you...you can go down first!"

He knelt down, his fingers clenched, and said, "Please tell me where Changhuan has not served me well."

"No! That's great! Absolutely!" I stammered, a little incoherent. "It's not your fault... it's me! I'm just really... tired! I..." My mind raced, and I blurted out, "I want to take a shower!"

He paused for a moment, then said, "Changhuan will go and prepare."

I turned my back, not daring to look at him. I could hear the rustling of clothes being put on and footsteps leaving behind me. After a long while, when things quieted down, I dared to squint and turn around. Seeing the empty room, I breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the tatami.

How kind God is to me! Knowing that I had never even touched a man's hand in my previous life, He specially chose the identity of Su Xie to fulfill my wish.

Admittedly, I did secretly desire someone with ample bosom and large breasts, but I'm not sexually frustrated! Even if I once had a tiny, awful fantasy about my abstinent fiancé, that doesn't mean I'm a predatory wolf! Although that feeling just now was quite arousing…

I feel like I'm being controlled by Su Xie's body, yes, that must be it.

Clutching the brocade quilt, she lay down on the couch, just as she was starting to feel sleepy, when someone knocked on the door.

"Sister Su Xie?"

That voice made me extremely sensitive, and I sat up with a start. Sure enough, Lotus Sister stood prettily in the doorway, smiling and saying, "Sister, do you want to take a bath?"

Sure enough, she was having an affair with Chang Huan; she knew everything he did.

I smiled gently.

She walked in with a smile, saying, "I'm going to the Sacred Pool for a morning bath, would you like to come with me, sister?"

Both my mind and Su Xie's body were somewhat wary of Lotus Sister, so I smiled gently and said, "Then there's no need for that. Running around is too much trouble."

Lotus Sister was not giving up. She came up to me, tugged at my sleeve, and said coquettishly, "Good sister, please come with me. The Sacred Pool is so big, I'll be too bored by myself."

Just as I was about to find the words to refuse again, Changhuan and two male slaves brought in hot water, bowed, and said, "Miss, Changhuan will serve you a bath."

"Hmm..." I reached out and took Lotus Sister's arm, grinning mischievously, "I think I'll go to the Sacred Pool with you!"

I decided to adopt a harmonious, roundabout strategy, such as avoiding conflict if I can't afford to offend anyone, and trying to make everyone ignore my existence.

Lotus Sister linked arms with me and we happily arrived at the so-called sacred pool. I couldn't help but exclaim, "The Demonic Cult really knows how to enjoy themselves!" Their headquarters were built atop a snow-capped mountain, and there was even a hot spring at the foot of the snow-covered peak! And there was no one there!

It was the first time in my life I had ever seen a hot spring. The steam rose gently, and when I looked up, the snow-capped peaks were faintly visible. I soaked in it and felt so comfortable that I drifted off to sleep.

Without noticing, my little lotus sister, who had been clinging to me, suddenly disappeared. I was left alone in the huge hot spring pool. Afraid that the next person wouldn't be able to find their way back, I tried to go find her. Just as I stood up, a cold sword was pressed against the back of my throat. Someone behind me said, "Don't turn around."

He was a man. My heart sank. This bloodthirsty, evil cult, could it not stop for a moment?! They won't even give us a moment to breathe!

Chapter 6, Part 5

I stiffened my back and tried to calm myself down. I felt a chill creeping up my back and smelled a strong stench of blood. I guessed there were probably three possibilities.

He killed many people, and his body was splattered with blood.

He killed many people, but was accidentally injured.

He killed many people, his body was splattered with blood, and he was also accidentally injured.

The final conclusion was that, regardless of the possibility, he was an extremely vicious person, and I wisely refrained from making a move.

He added from behind, "I apologize, I meant no offense, I just wanted to hide here with you."

His words were very proper, and I smiled gently, "You flatter me, sir..." I was about to say a few more polite words when I suddenly heard a commotion outside the hot spring, with footsteps approaching.

The person behind him said in a stern tone, "Excuse me, young lady!"

A cold glint flashed across my neck, and a white shadow streaked by. With lightning speed, the person flipped over and jumped into the hot spring. I only saw the chilling light at the bottom of the water before the sword was pressed against my lower abdomen, causing me to gasp and dare not exhale.

The beaded curtain behind them fluttered in disarray, footsteps approached, and someone called out, "Who's in the hot spring?"

I tilted my head slightly, gave it a sidelong glance, and asked, "Who do you think it is?"

The group of people behind her stopped abruptly, and the person in front of her suddenly lowered her head and exclaimed in surprise, "Miss Su... what are you doing here?"

I said expressionlessly, "Is there a rule that I can't be here?"

"Of course not!" The man in front dared not raise his head, and said nervously, "It's just... some people from the Central Plains broke into the Heavenly Punishment Prison at night and escaped this way. The High Priest has just issued a decree that no one is allowed to move around at will... How could Miss Su..."

When was the ban issued? Was it while I was asleep? Why didn't Changhuan remind me? I suddenly realized what had happened: first, Lotus Sister came to wake me up for a bath, and then she mysteriously disappeared while I was soaking...

I told myself that I couldn't be so dark, I had to be more positive. Maybe it was all just a coincidence. Chang Huan coincidentally forgot to tell me about the prohibition? Lotus Sister coincidentally invited me to take a bath? And then coincidentally left me alone? And coincidentally, I was found with a sword pressed against my stomach?

Damn it! This is even harder to believe than a coincidence as small as a sesame seed falling into the eye of a needle! What's more, her affair with Chang Huan cannot be ignored!

How much does this Lotus Sister hate Su Xie! Her scheming and acting skills are truly astounding.

The man in front of me called me for a while without responding, then cautiously said, "Miss Su... the High Priest has ordered a search; we must capture them alive..."

"Sure," I said with a stiff smile. "Want to stand up so you can search me?"

The man knelt down with a thud. "I wouldn't dare! It's just the priest's orders..." He glanced at the edge of the pool and said, "That thief is injured, and he's probably in the vicinity."

I followed his gaze and felt a tightness in my throat. There was a small amount of blood on the edge of the pool. I slammed my hand on the blue stone and shouted, "Are you suspecting me of hiding that thief?! Can't I even soak in a hot spring when I'm not feeling well?!"

The man was clearly imagining something terrible and unpleasant, and he kept his head down, stammering for a long time.

I said with a dark face, "I'll explain to the priest myself. Now get out!" A cornered dog will jump over the wall, a cornered rabbit will bite. When I'm about to kill you, I'll also act like a dog relying on its master's power and swaggering around!

My shouts were quite good. The little leader hesitated for a long time before finally leading his men out.

The beaded curtain swayed, the footsteps faded into the distance, and I breathed a sigh of relief, whispering, "Brave warrior, they're all gone..."

The sword was sheathed in my lower abdomen, and I collapsed onto the pool. Then I heard a splash, and the warrior emerged from the water. The splash made me squint, and in the dim light, I saw the person with wisps of white smoke, unfathomable eyes, and glistening water droplets on his eyebrows, temples, and hair. The water slid down his cheeks, down his jaw, and onto his collarbone. His wet hair clung to his neck. Black hair and a white face, a striking contrast that made my heart tremble.

I never knew that black and white could be such captivating colors, nor did I ever know that such a restrained person could have such an alluring side. I couldn't help but swallow hard.

Only when he pursed his thin lips in displeasure did I hurriedly look away, my heart pounding, and I blurted out, "Alliance Leader, you..."

"You know me?" he asked in surprise.

A chill ran through me. Oh no! I'd been blinded by lust and forgotten I was Su Xie...

He leaped out of the hot spring, retrieved a robe from the pool, turned his back to me, and handed it to me, saying, "I apologize for offending you, young lady. Thank you for saving me earlier."

I took the package and wrapped it up. My throat tightened, and I didn't know what to say. My fiancé, the leader of the alliance, the fiancé who decisively broke off the engagement. If I told him that I was Lu Ning, I wonder if he would believe me.

What good would it do to believe it?

He waited for me to get dressed, then turned his back and asked, "Are you from the Demonic Sect, young lady..."

"He's just a small fry who's gone astray." I smiled bitterly. What good would it do to believe him? Lu Ning was nothing to him, let alone me, who was wearing the skin of the demonic cult's enchantress Su Xie? We had nothing to do with each other anymore. I just wanted to get away as soon as possible. "Although I am a member of the demonic cult, I have always kept myself pure, respected the elderly and cared for the young, and never colluded with the demonic cult. In fact, I hate the demonic cult very much, but unfortunately I am deeply involved. I hope you can understand."

The prestigious and righteous sects of the Central Plains love to hear this kind of talk, and they will generally show pity and not kill the person.

He said "oh" and didn't ask any more questions. He just stood there quietly, as if waiting for something.

I couldn't help but say, "Brave warrior, you'd better leave quickly. They might come back to fight again in a little while, and that wouldn't be good."

I had barely finished speaking when I heard footsteps approaching from afar.

The leader of the alliance took out a small mutton fat medicine bottle from his bosom and handed it to me with his back turned. "This is a medicine for healing injuries. I just noticed that you... have injuries."

Sure enough, he looked at my chest, reached out and took it. I smiled faintly, "Thank you, brave warrior. You should hurry up and leave."

"I will repay your life-saving grace another day." He bowed slightly and then darted away.

So cool!

I looked down at the small medicine bottle in my hand, smiled wryly, and tossed it into the hot spring. Not far away, someone lifted the beaded curtain and asked anxiously, "Sister Su Xie, are you alright?"

Her alluring and seductive appearance made me laugh. I took a deep breath and murmured, "It's true that the beast bullied me, but I can't stoop to the level of a beast..." Lotus Sister rushed over with tears streaming down her face, and I whispered, "Shameless."

"Sister Su Xie, you scared me to death!" Lotus hugged me, sobbing softly. "I just went back to get some clothes, and then I heard that the High Priest issued a decree that some people from the Central Plains had crashed into the sacred pool. I thought... I thought..."

"You thought I'd been killed?" I said with a smile, "Of course not, how could I bear to let you go first alone!"

Lotus looked at me with teary eyes, her face full of innocence. I had no desire to continue soaking, so I said, "I'm a little tired, I'll go first, you continue."

Before she could speak, I lifted the curtain and stepped out of the hot spring. It was already broad daylight, so bright I could hardly open my eyes. This Lotus Sister is too unfathomable. My brain isn't up to par, so it's best to avoid her as much as possible. Anyway, I roughly remember the way back, and I can just ask someone else.

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I strolled back slowly, taking the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery of the Demonic Sect. Unfortunately, I felt depressed and couldn't see anything clearly. I was absent-minded and bumped into someone as I turned a corner.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..." I apologized hastily.

The girl in purple whom I bumped into knelt down with a thud, saying in a trembling voice, "You deserve to die! I was so blind as to bump into Miss Su, please forgive me!"

Hmm... I withdrew my hand from hers and said calmly, "It's alright, get up."