Chapter 288: So Good to See You Again
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"You must distance yourself from your three disciples. It would be best to expel them from your sect!"
The girl's scythe rested against the windowpane as she sat perched on the sill. Though her tone carried a hint of urgency, her movements remained perfectly composed.
"What did you say? What do you mean?"
Su Cheng was completely bewildered. Had this guy been drugged? Why was he suddenly running over spouting nonsense?
Did she know something? Or was she misunderstanding something?
But that didn't make sense either. Whatever misunderstanding she had, this was the first time she'd ever seen me!
"Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me. Anyway, dear, just listen to me. I won't harm you!"
Su Cheng rolled his eyes. He was too exhausted to even bother arguing. Since arriving in this world, hadn't he already experienced enough things he never dared dream of, enough things he couldn't believe?
How many things had he failed to comprehend?
First, there was Ye Qinghan, who rejected the Heavenly Dao Pavilion and insisted on apprenticing under a lonely old man.
Then there was the Holy Maiden who frequently stumbled into the wrong door when drunk, using him to pressure the sect leader?
Then there was Dongfang Jue, the righteous heroine who insisted on apprenticing under the villain; Yu Lan, the married woman who loved climbing through windows; Bai Tao, who despised men yet refused to leave; and Cang Jue, who downed potions at an alarming rate…
Were there few things he couldn't believe?
Everything had gone haywire!
It seemed his arrival had triggered a butterfly effect, sending everything spiraling out of control. These girls had all made choices utterly different from their original paths.
It seemed that from the moment Ye Qinghan became their disciple, the gears of fate began turning. Nothing could ever return to its predetermined course.
If this was the case, would the girl before him still be the loyal villainess he once knew?
Days ago, the system had already delivered news: due to Su Cheng's rash actions, Cheng Liang not only survived but actually benefited from the misfortune, achieving a significant leap in cultivation!
Well, he is the Chosen One, after all. It only makes sense!
As the protagonist, facing such a crisis would inevitably lead to profound reflection, followed by the breakthrough of the Ren and Du meridians. Such growth was entirely expected.
However, the system hadn't specified his exact combat strength, so Su Cheng didn't know how much he'd actually improved.
Still, Su Cheng had a rough gauge of Cheng Liang's strength. No matter how formidable he might be, he shouldn't stand a chance against Xu Zhanfeng.
Truthfully, Su Cheng believed Yulan could handle Cheng Liang without issue, but he didn't want Longlong to take unnecessary risks.
This wasn't because he viewed Xu Zhanfeng as expendable, but because Longlong was far too stubborn and impulsive. She acted on emotion, and there was no telling what unnecessary actions she might take!
Xu Zhanfeng was different. The steward would strictly follow Su Cheng's orders—if told to kill a hundred, not one would be spared!
If he was told to dislocate an arm, he wouldn't break a leg!
Su Cheng needed subordinates like Xu Zhanfeng, who possessed strong execution capabilities. Yet the villainous female lead he'd anticipated for so long now seemed off somehow!
"Tell me, and I might just believe you!"
Su Cheng had naturally sensed something amiss. She clearly knew something she shouldn't, or had some misunderstanding, leading to this judgment.
"If I told you your three disciples were all sent by Cheng Liang, would you believe me?"
"They were all sent by Cheng Liang to harm you—just so Cheng Liang would favor them!"
"Only I, only I truly love you~"
"Would you believe me if I said that?"
Su Cheng's brain was about to short-circuit. What on earth was she talking about?
But Su Cheng didn't rush to refute her. Rather than taking an opposing stance, he was more curious about why she'd come to such a conclusion.
"How do you know? What proof do you have to speak of my disciple like this?"
The girl’s smile vanished as she spoke of this, her hatred visible even through her eyes.
Evidence?
What evidence could she possibly need? She had witnessed it with her own eyes, lived through it herself.
She had held the cold corpse in her arms. What more proof did she need?
Alongside the hatred spilling from her eyes came tears she could not hold back.
The girl knew full well that compared to Ye Qinghan, she was the one who appeared to be harboring ulterior motives.
The evidence was this: even though she had been reborn, the memories remained crystal clear. Yet the girl had no way to show them to the man before her.
If she could, she would tear out her heart and show it to Su Cheng, but that would only make him think she was insane.
"I have no evidence to present, but if you give me time, I can prove it—only that I love you!"
"Eh… love me?"
The girl seemed to give up. She had noticed Su Cheng's expression shift from initial surprise to current indifference.
In Su Cheng's eyes, she was probably nothing more than a baffling lunatic.
She had once had a meticulous plan—how to approach Su Cheng, how to build a relationship, how to reveal her identity and prove herself.
But…
The moment she saw that familiar face from her memories, all her plans vanished.
"I don't know how to explain this to you, but…"
"It's so good to see you again."
Like lovers reunited after years apart, the girl suddenly threw herself into Su Cheng's arms.
As the softness of her body pressed against his chest, as the muffled sobs rose from within his embrace, as the hand clasped tightly around his began to tremble slightly.
Su Cheng lowered his guard. The jade tablet retracted into the jade pendant, and the magical artifact followed suit.
It was as if he had rented his body to her. Su Cheng simply watched as the girl vented her grief and despair upon him.
Yes, witnessing the death of a beloved before her eyes, yet unable to avenge them.
The girl's fate was even worse than Su Cheng's. At least he had her body to bury…
"Youwei, did something happen? Perhaps I can help you?"
Call it ulterior motives if you will, but Su Cheng desired the girl before him. He needed her.
To Su Cheng, she was the most crucial SSR card he’d ever needed.
"Did I ever tell you my name?"
The girl's name was Chu Youwei, hailing from Pingliang County in the Eastern Region. Her father had once served as the county magistrate, and her family had been fairly well-off when she was young, never wanting for food or clothing.
"Hey~ Oh dear~ What's gotten into you? Why are you crying like this?"
Chu Youwei wasn't stupid. This clumsy acting wouldn't fool even a fool!
"Don't interrupt me. I asked how you know my name?"
"Uh… What name? My name is Su Cheng. What's yours?"
Chu Youwei clenched her teeth. Something felt off too!
This world seemed different from what she had imagined!
She had already noticed something off during the Ling Mountain martial arts competition!
Ye Qinghan and her two sisters were all far stronger than she remembered!
But the strangest thing was Su Cheng's attitude—how could he accept this reality so quickly?
Any normal person would think she was insane!
Yet Su Cheng didn't seem to find anything unreasonable about it—which itself was utterly unreasonable!
And that look of surprise when he saw her—clearly something was up!
"Did you investigate me?"
Chu Youwei's face was thick with suspicion. Su Cheng was acting completely out of character!
Could it be… Master had also reincarnated?
If so, could her own rebirth also be part of the master's plan?
If so, all of Master’s recent behavior would suddenly make perfect sense!
Su Cheng replied mysteriously, "It wasn't an investigation. I observed that your destiny holds some connection to mine. If you have a request, I am willing to assist you."
Chu Youwei stared at Su Cheng's evasive gaze—clearly, he was feeling guilty!
Heh, the Master's always been like this~ Completely useless when dealing with women~
"More than just fate? Master Su~ Lying isn't good~"
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