CHAPTER 381
SOWING DISCORDS
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This mountain was Xiaoqi's domain. As a domain lord whose lands covered most of the Eastern Realm, Xiaoqi held considerable influence there.
However, not every inch of land was guarded. This place, with its clear waters and lush mountains, was ideal for cultivating energy to heal wounds or secluding oneself for cultivation.
It was now late at night. Chu Youwei and Su Cheng, who had claimed the mountain as their domain, had concluded their conversation. With her master needing rest to recover, Chu Youwei stepped outside for a walk.
Feeling the night breeze brush her cheeks and tangle the strands of hair at her temples, Chu Youwei finally began to process her emotions alone. Gradually, she felt a little better, and her breathing smoothed out.
But as everyone knows, when someone wants to walk alone and enjoy the breeze, trouble usually follows.
Chu Youwei certainly hadn't anticipated that tonight's encounter with the newcomer would cement her identity in the original host's mind.
The visitor was someone she never would have imagined—Ye Qinghan, the First Disciple of Lingxian Hall.
"The Master isn't blaming you."
Chu Youwei's newly relaxed mind instantly tensed once more.
"Just an imposter."
"I don't understand what's real or fake. All I know is that Master treats me better than anyone else in the world."
"If you're here to persuade me to switch sides, you can leave now."
Ye Qinghan sighed. "Sister, I truly have no ulterior motives. How the Master treats you—there's no need for Qinghan to elaborate, is there?"
"Fake will never become real."
"I think you're wrong, Sister. I don't believe that one is necessarily real either."
Time flows relentlessly, years pass like a shuttle. Every event unfolding now could alter the future's course—Chu Youwei had long understood this truth.
Even the so-called true Master might not turn out as she remembered.
To the master, Chu Youwei was nothing more than a stranger.
"No need to say more. Even Qinghan wouldn't stand a chance against my master. Coming here alone is dangerous~"
After all this time, Ye Qinghan had finally grasped the mechanism of the Master's engraving.
The engraving had two trigger mechanisms: one where the Master located her through the engraving and arrived in time.
The other was passive—if she suffered a fatal wound, the Master would forcibly teleport to her side!
Who else in this world could offer her such a sense of security?
"I'm not afraid. Master's been struggling to find that guy. If I get hurt, Master will arrive immediately. Want to test it?"
"What exactly do you want?"
Chu Youwei was furious, but reality was what it was. Even in her anger, she could only sit down and listen to Ye Qinghan speak.
"I don't want anything. I just want to remind you—Master and Xiao Ai said they'll obtain the spatial anchor point within three days. You understand what that means, right?"
"Also, if you change your mind, Master probably won't blame you. But if you remain stubborn, I won't give you a second chance to hurt Master. Understand?"
Ye Qinghan rarely showed a smile, but after saying this, he didn't intend to continue.
Truthfully, Ye Qinghan didn't particularly care for Chu Youwei. Still, she understood the girl wasn't inherently bad—otherwise, Second Grandma wouldn't have accepted her.
"Don't even think about it." Despite this, Chu Youwei remained resolute in her answer.
When words fail to connect, there's little point in continuing. Ye Qinghan turned and walked away. She'd said all she needed to say—essentially, she just didn't want to watch Chu Youwei walk into her own destruction.
Moreover, she wanted to remind them: they had only three days left. Lingxian Hall wasn't some charity organization; no one would love her unconditionally.
If she voluntarily handed over the spatial anchor point, there might still be a glimmer of hope. But if the Lingxian Hall came to seize it, they’d likely take her life along with it!
Chu Youwei no longer felt like enjoying the breeze. She turned and returned to the cave. She planned to find an inn for her master to rest at tomorrow. Though the scenery here was picturesque, her master was of noble stature—how could she possibly sleep out in the open?
Lost in these thoughts, Chu Youwei entered the cave only to find the original owner sitting by the "bed," watching her.
Just as Chu Youwei opened her mouth to speak, Su Cheng lay down…
"Master, are you worried about me?"
"Mhm." Su Cheng lay on the stone bed, his back turned to Chu Youwei.
The original host was at a loss for words. Though he had never trusted Chu Youwei, he now desperately wanted to know what she was scheming.
Even confined indoors, with the positioning anchor's enhancement, he wouldn't have failed to notice Ye Qinghan's arrival.
As for what the two had discussed, he couldn't care less—they were all in cahoots anyway.
But expecting him to trust Chu Youwei again? Forget it.
"She said the Master would spare us if we handed over the spatial anchor within three days."
Su Cheng gave a bitter smile. So it was…
Still a negotiator…
"What do you think?"
"The sword that wounded the Master is called the Authority. It seems to possess the power to destroy the world. In this disciple's humble opinion, we can only outwit them."
Su Cheng sneered coldly. This damn Chu Youwei was clearly here to trick him out of his glass spear!
"So you're saying we should just hand over the spear?"
"As long as the mountain remains, we needn't worry about firewood. With Master and Youwei together, what does it matter if we don't have that spear?"
"Did Ye Qinghan teach you to say that?"
The moment those words left her mouth, Chu Youwei knew she'd painted herself into a corner…
"Master, I have no ulterior motives. Su Cheng is not of this world—he came from the Immortal Realm. If we don't outsmart him, we'll suffer a great loss!"
That sword technique possessed the power of a Celestial Sovereign!
In this mortal realm, he would have no equal!
Had she retained her former Great Emperor cultivation, she could have protected her Master without worry. But alas, now merely at the Golden Core stage, she was no match for those powerful beings.
As the saying goes, brute force overcomes skill. Before those Immortal Emperors, a single glare from her might reduce him to ashes…
"What if I am determined to proceed this way?"
Even if Chu Youwei were a fool, she could understand the implication behind those words.
"Then this disciple would gladly die ten thousand times."
Truthfully, Chu Youwei knew her master had this temperament, and even that impostor was much the same.
There was no reason to hand over something she had already seized. However, the current situation clearly wasn't conducive to confronting that imposter!
Su Cheng naturally understood that the imposter's strength was not to be underestimated, but if they retreated now, they might never be able to advance again.
This was the final dance before nightfall. Even if the disciple was sent by the enemy, Su Cheng had learned from Chu Youwei what had transpired over the past half-year.
The darkness was coming.
According to Chu Youwei, those bloodthirsty monsters could scarcely be called living beings—born for battle, destined to perish in combat.
The black mist would spread to every corner of the world. Humans, the Demon Clan, demons, and all living beings would have no future.
As a disciple reborn from the future into this world, facing the impending apocalypse, Su Cheng smiled wryly. It was time to catch up with his old friends.
Whether to deal with that imposter or the impending darkness, Su Cheng must see his old friends.
That imposter had recruited followers—he wasn't alone. As a villain, who didn't have a few shady associates?
"Come. Accompany your master to meet some old acquaintances. If it's you, you'll surely recognize them."
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