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[I canât believe that the Young Sect Master has come here. He rarely visits this place. He hasnât come here for a long time. Ten years ago, he would come here very often with a joyful expression, but heâd always leave disappointed. After a time, he stopped visiting at all. Why is he here today all of a sudden? Moreover, he is followed by two Elders.]
The disciple appeared doubtful, but he wouldnât dare to be disrespectful, so he immediately saluted the two Elders.
âWe donât need you here, scram.â Han Qian Cheng impatiently waved his hand.
The disciple then hung his head low and left the place quickly.
Han Qian Cheng stepped forward and stopped ten steps away from the white-robed lady. His eyes appeared as fiery as the Fire Cloud Ores that had just been unearthed as he stared lustfully at her figure. He hadnât seen her for years, but she remained as enrapturing as ever
All of a sudden, he regretted the fact that he hadnât visited her often in the past years. Perhaps she would be moved by his persistence if he had come here more often. However, he soon cast the idea away. He was the Young Sect Master of Red Clouds Sect, so he could get any woman he wanted with ease. However, this woman had always been cold to him. [If it werenât for our Sect, she wouldnât have been able to reach Dao Source Realm. Perhaps she wouldâve been gobbled up by other Masters right after she arrived at the Ancestral Domain.]
As he recalled what that bastard from earlier had said, he became even more frustrated. He thought that this woman was as pure as jade, but he hadnât expected that she had already gotten married and surrendered her innocence to another. He was furious because he couldnât be her first man.
âJunior Sister Su, we havenât met for a long time. How are you?â He looked at Su Yan with a smile. Although she was in a higher realm than him, he was the Young Sect Master of Red Clouds Sect, which was why he wouldnât call her âSenior Sisterâ like how other disciples did.
âYoung Sect Master.â Su Yan looked calmly at the front as she got up slowly and saluted them, âGreetings, Elders.â
The two Elders remained silent as they stood behind Han Qian Cheng like two pieces of wood. The cave was dim, and they stood in the shadows, so it was hard to see their expressions clearly.
âYoung Sect Master, why are you here?â
With a faint smile, Han Qian Cheng replied, âI missed you, so I decided to come over to meet you. We havenât met for a long time, right?â
Su Yan remained calm, âItâs been eight years.â
âOh, eight years is indeed a long time.â Han Qian Cheng appeared dejected, âItâs true that time flies. I remember that when you first joined our Sect, you werenât so cold to me.â
Su Yan replied, âI do not mean to discriminate against anyone. If you feel unjustly slighted, then I apologize.â
Han Qian Cheng guffawed, âItâs fine. I know itâs your nature, so I donât blame you.â He leaned forward slightly, as though he was an aggressive beast that was ready to pounce on his prey, âEight years have passed. Junior Sister, have you seriously considered my offer?â
Su Yan uttered, âIâm not sure what youâre talking about.â
With a smile, Han Qian Cheng pointed at her, âJunior Sister, whatâs the point of feigning ignorance? Youâve always known what I want.â
âI donât intend to fall in love with anyone.â
Han Qian Cheng put on a meaningful grin, âReally?â He reached out and took a look at his own hand. Then, he rubbed his fingers and went on to say nonchalantly, âI think it isnât because you donât intend to fall in love with anyone, but because your heart already belongs to someone else.â
Su Yan replied, âIf you understand, then you should know itâs pointless for you to persist.â
[You slut!] Han Qian Cheng cursed at her in his heart, [Iâm the Young Sect Master of Red Clouds Sect, so how am I not comparable to that bumpkin!? I canât believe you still canât forget about him after so many years. Youâll soon understand the consequences of going against me. Iâll have my way with you all I want and only after you're worn out completely will I toss you away!]
âThat man is called Yang Kai, right?â
Su Yanâs eternally cold expression finally changed slightly, âHow do you know that?â
She had only told Ruan Bi Ting about Yang Kai before, so other people were not supposed to be aware of his existence. The first thought that came to her mind was that Ruan Bi Ting had told other people about it, but she soon realised it was impossible. Ruan Bi Ting was her Master in Red Clouds Sect, and although they were Master and Disciple, they were as close as Sisters, and Ruan Bi Ting had always been good to her. So, there was no way she would mention such a sensitive piece of information to others.
âHow could I not know?â Han Qian Cheng chuckled. It was the first time he managed to attract Su Yanâs attention, but he felt dejected instead of happy because she only showed interest at the mention of that bastard. Pretending to be nonchalant, he went on to say, âLet me tell you something, then. That brat called Yang Kai is in Red Clouds Sect right now.â
âWhat?â Su Yan exclaimed, âWhat did you just say?â She couldnât believe her ears. After pulling herself together, she said, âYoung Sect Master, please donât joke with me.â
âYou can ask the Elders whether or not Iâm telling the truth.â
Su Yan looked hopefully at the two Elders behind him.
One of them nodded and replied, âYoung Sect Master is right. Today, a young man called Yang Kai came to our Sect to look for you and saidâŚâ
âWhat did he say?â
âHe said heâs your husband.â
Su Yan staggered as her doubt had been cleared. [Yang Kai really was in Red Clouds Sect! Did he come to look for me? Has he been in the Ancestral Domain all these years?] She had always been a dispassionate lady, but at this moment, she couldnât help but put on a bright smile, one that seemed to make all the colours in the world fade away and dull.
Han Qian Cheng widened his eyes as he stared fixedly at her. He was eager to pull her into his embrace and do whatever he wanted to her when he saw that radiant smile. The feeling of becoming one with such an icy beauty must be different from his experiences with other women.
âIt seems that heâs really your husband.â Han Qian Cheng snorted as he was burning with jealousy.
Su Yan uttered, âYoung Sect Master, I want to return back to the Sect.â
Han Qian Cheng shook his head and replied, âNo! Unless my father gives the order, you cannot go back.â He paused for a moment and grinned, âMoreover, itâs pointless for you to go back.â
âWhat do you mean?â Su Yan asked with a frown.
âThe thing isâŚâ Han Qian Cheng sighed, âThat Yang Kai is far too reckless. Itâs fine that he came to look for you, but he scolded all of us and destroyed our Sect Defending Array. Our Sect has been around for thousands of years, so we wonât let anyone humiliate us. By now⌠I presume he must have been captured.â He tutted, âHe must be going through an unimaginable ordeal now.â
A sense of coldness that seemed able to freeze peopleâs hearts appeared in this searing cave all of a sudden.
Han Qian Cheng looked smugly at her, as his intention was to make her furious. [If you beg me properly, I might grant your wish and let you meet your lover before his death.]
However, he soon became startled, because her cold aura had disappeared in the blink of an eye as her expression turned dispassionate again.
He asked, âJunior Sister, arenât you worried?â
âWorried about what?â She questioned.
Han Qian Cheng was rendered speechless, as her reaction was different from his imagination. [Isnât she too cold-hearted? Thatâs her husband after all. Now that heâs in trouble, she should appear worried at the very least. Why is she still so calm and collected?]
âShouldnât you be worried about that Yang Kai?â
âThereâs nothing to worry about.â Su Yan brushed her hair back behind her ear.
When Yang Kai left the Star Field, he was already in the Second-Order Origin King Realm. Many years had passed, and given his aptitude, his cultivation must be among the top in the Ancestral Domain by now. Although those in the Red Clouds Sect were strong, it would be hard for them to deal with him. Moreover, he was proficient in the Dao of Space, so he was unmatched when it came to escaping.
Han Qian Cheng was startled for a moment before he said, âHeâll end up in a miserable state.â
âHe only has himself to blame then.â
âJunior Sister, heâs your husband isnât he, how can you just ignore his well being? If no one begs my father, he might severely punish him. If that Yang Kai is injured or even diesâŚâ
âIt is up to the Heavens to decide his life or death. Young Sect Master, you need not concern yourself.â
âJunior Sister, Iâm willing to put in a good word to my father to let him go. You know that he will listen to me.â
âMany thanks for your kind intentions, Young Sect Master, but you donât have to worry about it. Iâm certain you find this place stiflingly hot, so you should probably return.â
âYouâŚâ
âBy the way, if you go back and see my husband, please tell him to come over. Iâll be waiting for him here.â
âYou bitch!â Han Qian Cheng couldnât take it anymore and cursed.
Everything went differently from his imagination. He thought that after he told her this news, she would be flustered, and then she wouldnât reject whatever request he would come up with. As long as she still cared about that bumpkin, Han Qian Cheng would be able to fulfil his long-held wish.
However, everything subverted his expectations. She didnât even seem to care about that bumpkinâs safety at all.
[How is she so unfeeling and ruthless?] Even Han Qian Cheng felt sorry for Yang Kai. This kind of stone-hearted woman must be taught a lesson so that she would understand how it felt to be with a man.
At that instant, he couldnât help but start snickering. [It seems that Yang Kai isnât that important in her heart. However, since Iâve come here, I must obtain her.]
He raised his head and stared lustfully at her.
Su Yan questioned, âIs there anything else?â
Han Qian Cheng replied, âAlthough this place is dirty, it must be quite fun to do it here.â
Hearing that, Su Yan scowled.
âIâve never slept with a woman in this kind of place. Iâm looking forward to it. Will you scream after I strip you bare?â
With a clang, Su Yan summoned Profound Frost as a cold glint flashed across her weapon.
A sword wave rapidly swept toward Han Qian Chengâs eyes as he was engulfed in the fear of death. Although he was in the Origin King Realm, his cultivation was built almost entirely using Spirit Pills. He had never battled against anyone before, so there was no way he could parry her attack. If no one saved him, he would be killed on the spot.
Just then, a big hand landed on his shoulder and pulled him back while at the same time, another hand moved past him and confronted the cold flash.
After a clang, the sword wave scattered and Su Yan withdrew her sword and straightened up as she watched the middle-aged man clad in grey and white clothes before her eyes. This man was in the First-Order Dao Source Realm, the same as Su Yan.
On the other hand, Han Qian Cheng had been saved by another Elder. Although he was fine, he felt as though he had just escaped from deathâs door. After he stabilised himself, his cold sweat started streaming down his forehead as he growled, âYou! You dare try to kill me!?â
The attack just now was no laughing matter. If the sword wave had hit him, he would undoubtedly have died.