Chapter 180: The Malicious Love Obsession in Xianxia (42)

Chapter 180: The Toxic Romantic in a Xianxia Story (42)

Everything that had just happened was witnessed by An Yi.

His heart pounded.

What the hell was that?

So Tang Qing actually liked that Taoist Soldier from the Cloud Ripple Sect!

Even more absurd was that she had mistaken the Holy Son for Bai Mufeng—and the Holy Son wasn’t even angry…

Faintly, An Yi was starting to get it why His Highness had been dissatisfied with the title of Guest Elder earlier…

Still processing, An Yi heard his master speak again: "Go investigate the news of Bai Mufeng’s marriage thoroughly."

"He follows the Heartless Way—why would he suddenly marry out of nowhere?"

An Yi immediately obeyed, "Understood."

"And tell those below that…"

At this moment, Tang Qing was unconscious. Looking at the Little Pervert asleep, Si Yin didn’t even notice his previously arrogant gaze softening.

"I care for her."

"Have them think carefully about what status to give Tang Qing."

Indeed, the title of Guest Elder was too impersonal…

An Yi understood and replied, "Understood, my lord."

"One more thing."

As if suddenly remembering something, Si Yin added, "Next time, any news about Bai Mufeng—report it to me first…"

"Only after I permit it can you inform her."

An Yi: "Understood, my lord."

When Tang Qing woke again, she was already lying in her own bed.

She got up slowly, poured herself a cup of tea, and pinged the system in her mind.

"What’s going on? Bai Mufeng is suddenly getting married?"

The system shot back, "This cultivation world is insane—they actually buy into this ‘kill-your-wife-to-ascend’ trope."

"It’s Bai Mufeng’s master who forced the marriage on him, demanding that Bai Mufeng personally kill his wife and child afterward to achieve mastery of the Heartless Way…"

In the illusionary realm, Bai Mufeng had indeed killed Tang Qing nine times.

But back then, his Dao Heart had awakened, and he realized that killing Tang Qing would free him from the illusion.

Who knew that, even in the real world, such an arrangement existed?

This time, it even explicitly demanded Bai Mufeng kill his own child as well… The Heartless Way really was this brutal.

"Tang Qing, what do you plan to do next?" the system asked curiously. "The little devil’s Love Points have already reached 97—probably just needs one final nudge."

Tang Qing touched the spot on the back of her neck where Si Yin had inserted the needle—his touch had been surprisingly gentle, leaving no discomfort.

"Fan the flames."

"The one I love is getting married. I should at least go take a look..."

Tang Qing spoke slowly, her tone playful, with none of the sorrow from before.

Just as she and the system were discussing their plans, Si Yin suddenly arrived.

Without needing the system's reminder, the once alluring Siren instantly reverted to a pitiful little flower, her eyes filled with sorrow.

"Tang Qing, what do you think of this kite?"

"Does it look like your Da Mao?"

Si Yin held up a kite depicting the scene from the day the palace was breached—Tang Qing sitting on Da Mao's shoulders.

Who knew where Si Yin had found the artist, but the likeness was strikingly accurate.

Dangling the kite teasingly in front of Tang Qing, Si Yin pressed his grinning face beside it, excitement in his voice. "Tang Qing, want to go kite-flying?"

"I’ll gather a few more people, and we can see whose kite flies the highest..."

Tang Qing, uninterested, turned her head away.

Seeing this, Si Yin's expression froze for a few seconds.

Like a clingy puppy, he shifted positions, edging back into her view. "If you don’t like this kite..."

"Last time, you mentioned something about a 'yin-yang hot pot.' I’ve already had makers make it based on your description."

"Tang Qing, let’s try your yin-yang hot pot tonight... What do you think?"

Yin-yang hot pot?

Tang Qing suddenly remembered—in the first illusion, she and Bai Mufeng had eaten it together...

Back then, she had gone to great lengths to craft a Lu Ban Wheelchair for Bai Mufeng...

Her calm expression darkened suddenly as she shoved Si Yin away. "You're so annoying!"

"Stay away from me."

Caught off guard, Si Yin almost got knocked off his chair from the Little Pervert's push!

Thankfully, his quick reflexes kept him upright.

His smile flickered only for a moment before he quickly regained his composure, closing the distance again. "If you don’t want yin-yang hot pot, Tang Qing, what would you like to eat tonight?"

His beaming smile remained, his gaze intent as he watched Tang Qing.

Despite his infamous temper after years of dominance in the demon realm, Si Yin had become completely putty in her hands around Tang Qing, willingly indulging her every mood.

"I'm not hungry."

After letting the silence stretch, Tang Qing finally spoke. "Si Yin, I’m going to the Cloud Ripple Sect."

She was still dead set on finding Bai Mufeng!

The expected answer.

Si Yin had already prepared himself for the possibility that Tang Qing might leave before he came...

But hearing such a reply, his eyes still darkened a shade.

"The Cloud Ripple Sect... now knows you're with me..."

His voice hoarse, Si Yin spoke softly, "Tang Qing, if you return now and are discovered, it's very dangerous..."

"Moreover, Bai Mufeng's marriage is a grand occasion with guests from all directions. The Cloud Ripple Sect will surely tighten its defenses."

...

Yet no matter what Si Yin said, Tang Qing stuck to her answer.

"I'm going."

Tang Qing seemed to have reverted to the stubbornness she showed when picking the Blue Ice Grass, that same stubborn will surging up again.

Si Yin knew all too well—no one could stop her when she was this resolute.

But...

Little Pervert was leaving him...

Gazing at his white robes, Si Yin once again felt that familiar, tightening pain in his chest.

He had deliberately changed his attire, hoping to catch Tang Qing's eye.

But she hadn’t even noticed...

As the familiar ache spread, Si Yin spoke hoarsely, "Tang Qing."

"Isn't it better to stay with me in the demon realm?"

Tang Qing gave no reply, her empty gaze stubbornly fixed beyond the window.

Si Yin smiled bitterly—that was her answer.

"Tang Qing, this is a Heartbound Jade. In a moment of crisis, shatter it, and I will come for you." Si Yin took out a round piece of jade and placed it in Tang Qing’s hand. The jade was adorned with a Ruyi knot, matching the style of that Ruyi Lantern from before.

"Tang Qing, this little devil's Heartbound Jade contains a drop of his heart’s blood," the system observed, examining the jade as it spoke in Tang Qing’s mind. "Drawing heart’s blood is agony..."

Looking at Si Yin now, even the system couldn't bear to watch.

Si Yin’s white robes made it clear—he was willingly playing the substitute for Tang Qing. Yet she wouldn't even look his way.

Though every fiber resisted letting her go, he'd still prepared this Heartbound Jade for her.

97 Love Points' worth—Si Yin was hopelessly, desperately in love with Tang Qing.