Chapter 142 The Toxic Love Brain in a Xianxia Novel (4)

Chapter 142: The Obsessive Love of a Villainess in a Xianxia Story (4)

Under Tang Qing's watchful gaze, Si Yin reluctantly put on the human skin mask. Whatever dark magic the Siren had used, the mask adhered flawlessly to his face, leaving no trace of deception.

Clearly, she’d done her fair share of murder and theft...

To prevent Si Yin from escaping, Tang Qing casually fed the Demon Realm Crown Prince another pill. "Three-Hour Agony Poison. Every three hours, come to me for the antidote."

Having just endured half an hour of agony, the little demon had no choice but to lower his head in submission. "Don’t worry, Fairy. I’ll report to you every three hours without fail."

"I keep my word—I won’t run."

Tang Qing ignored his lies and dismissed him.

"Tang Qing, Si Yin’s Love Points have dropped even lower—now at -37."

Fitting for a villain, Si Yin was a master of deception. Every 'heartfelt' look he had shown so far was nothing but an act.

According to the plot, when a demon brat meets a psycho, neither plays nice.

"Tang Qing, in the last world, we successfully charmed two male leads and earned a total of 15 million Love Points. Our current total is 83.47 million."

The system quickly reported the progress from the previous world, having had no chance to discuss it with Tang Qing earlier due to Si Yin’s presence.

"This world seems quite challenging."

Mainly because Tang Qing’s character was utterly unlikable. Based on the information so far, she was Bai Mufeng’s number one obsessive stalker—or in modern terms, a full-on stalker.

And one with particularly low moral standards at that...

"Where do you plan to start?"

Dropping her innocent act, Tang Qing meticulously wiped her fingers, revolted by the rat guts still clinging to her fingers from dissecting a rat barehanded.

"Liking someone is just that—liking someone. It’s neither right nor wrong." Her tone was no longer slow and deliberate but had returned to the cadence the system was familiar with.

At times like this, the system couldn’t help but feel that Tang Qing was nothing short of a bewitching Siren, her voice dripping with allure that drew people in.

"What’s wrong with loving Bai Mufeng?"

"I’m just a fool who loved too hard, who never learned how to love properly..."

With just a few words, Tang Qing had solidified her character—a ruthless yet love-crazed monster.

It didn’t sound like the makings of a good person. The system hesitantly asked, "Then... what about Si Yin?"

The Siren smirked, even bolder now. "Didn’t you already tell me earlier?"

The system: "Tell you what?"

"The whole 'rebound' trope." Tang Qing chuckled. "Since Senior Brother’s out of reach, I’ll transfer my affections to Si Yin instead. Do you think he’ll bite?"

System: *No clue, but damn, this’ll be fun.*

For several days, Si Yin behaved obediently, checking in like clockwork every three hours. Through these repeated interactions, he gradually picked up a few clues about the Siren.

She was a genius. With nothing more than a basic *Guide to Alchemy*, she had concocted a whole arsenal of freakishly potent pills.

Beyond that, her puppetry skills were extraordinary—she was a puppet master without equal. In all the Demon Realm, no one matched her.

Strangely, the cultivation level of this witch was only at the most basic level of Qi Refinement...

And barely even beginner-level at that.

Her cultivation was completely mismatched with her mastery of alchemy and puppetry; no wonder she could only be an outer disciple.

"Lady, I found out the trial starts tomorrow. Exactly like you said, the northern end of the trial site connects to the Ice Cliff..."

"This trial uses the same points system as always. Hunting demonic beasts and gathering medicinal herbs can both be exchanged for points. Hit a thousand points, and you’re in for the inner sect selection."

This was also the Cloud Ripple Sect's same old selection method they’ve used for decades. Each year's trial indeed uncovered many overlooked geniuses.

The information Si Yin provided, Tang Qing barely paid attention to, as all her attention was fixed on the freshly delivered Memory Stone.

Even a simple movement from Bai Mufeng would have Tang Qing staring for ages.

She looked completely lovestruck.

Recalling Tang Qing's actions, for some reason, Si Yin couldn’t help but pity Bai Mufeng...

Poor guy, getting stalked by this psycho.

As the last trace of energy faded from the Memory Stone, Tang Qing finally looked away.

Si Yin was still feeling sorry for Bai Mufeng when suddenly, a pair of hands reached out, forcing him to lift his head.

It was Tang Qing...

Compelled to look up, Si Yin forced himself to meet her eyes.

In her usual clear gaze, the lingering affection had yet to dissipate. Si Yin had never seen such an expression before...

As if he were her treasured possession, her gaze full of longing. He heard her whisper, "Your eyes..."

"They’re like his."

The witch's fingers slowly traced his brows and lashes. Despite wearing a human skin mask, Si Yin could still feel the burn of her touch.

Never having been this intimately close to anyone before—perhaps because of the proximity, or perhaps because it was the first time...

In any case, under Tang Qing's excessively affectionate gaze, Si Yin suddenly felt a sudden chill run down his spine.

Coming to his senses, Si Yin swiftly dodged her touch.

Damn it!

He knew this witch was sinister!

No wonder she wanted to gouge out his eyes during their first meeting—it was because they resembled Bai Mufeng's!

This realization filled Si Yin with sudden anger. Sharing any resemblance with Bai Mufeng felt like bad luck.

"Lady..."

Just as he was about to speak, a stinging slap landed on his cheek. He couldn’t believe it—Tang Qing had actually slapped him!

The hell?!

She actually hit me!

Instinctively wanting to retaliate, Si Yin's last shred of reason forced him to stop, suppressing a bellyful of resentment as he muttered, "I..."

"Why did you dodge me...?" Amidst a storm of emotions, Si Yin heard Tang Qing speak again, the odd one speaking with righteous indignation, "You're not allowed to refuse me."

What the hell is this?! If you have the guts, go find your Senior Brother!

Forcing himself to control his emotions, Si Yin dared not evade again, allowing Tang Qing to play with him like a puppy, repeatedly stroking his brows and eyes.

In the dim cave, the intimate contact between the two made the atmosphere become oddly charged.

System announcement: "Detected fluctuation in Si Yin's Love Points. Current Love Points: -43."

System: No signs of stand-in romance detected yet, but Si Yin genuinely wants to murder Tang Qing.

Thus, a few days later, Tang Qing arrived at the gathering point for the Cloud Ripple Sect's outer disciples, bringing along her disguised mini demon sidekick.

Both had changed into the Cloud Ripple Sect's uniform—blue-gray robes with the sect's emblem specially embroidered on the collar.

Dressed in the uniform, Tang Qing instantly transformed into an elegant beauty, though... her movements were somewhat clumsy, always a step behind whether speaking or walking.

Several people who tried chatting her up came to the same conclusion:

This beauty must be a fool—she's not the sharpest tool in the shed...