Chapter 11 : Yu Ling’er Starts to Waver
“…” Yu Ling’er felt her understanding of the world being profoundly shaken. Everything she witnessed contradicted her past experiences and expectations. She was reluctant to believe it was real, yet she couldn’t stop herself from watching more.
Confronted by Ye Xuan’s accusations, the man looked at him in surprise and then spoke, “Indeed, I don’t dare to kill you. After all, we are from the same sect. Killing you would bring too much trouble, and I don’t want to take that risk…”
“However, if you don’t leave now, I will have to deal with her.” As he said this, his gaze shifted to Yu Ling’er.
“What?!!” Ye Xuan’s expression changed drastically, and he quickly looked back at Yu Ling’er. “What are you going to do to my sister?” He questioned the man.
“Don’t worry.” The man sneered, “I am not so low as to do anything to an unconscious woman. I prefer them willing… Let me tell you, I’ve had my eye on Ling’er for a while now. I planned a hero-saving-the-beauty scenario today, but unfortunately, you messed it up.”
“You released that tiger demon?!!” Ye Xuan quickly deduced and asked the man.
“Smart.” The man admitted, “But I wish you weren’t so clever. Now, I give you two choices. Either I risk getting caught and kill you, or you leave now, and I will take care of Ling’er.”
“Afterwards, you just need to tell Ling’er that you abandoned her out of fear. How does that sound? I’m quite generous, aren’t I? Even if you messed up my plan, I still offer you a way out.” As he spoke, the man showed an air of arrogance, completely disregarding Ye Xuan.
“No… This can’t be true, this can’t be happening——!!!” At this moment, Yu Ling’er started to panic while watching the scene. In her mind, Qin, her senior, was an upright and straightforward person, who would never engage in such acts. But now, she was unsure about what had truly happened after she lost consciousness.
Meanwhile, the real Ye Xuan was observing Yu Ling’er’s reaction and slightly curled his lips in a smile. Shocked, aren’t you? How’s my scripted plot?
He has read plenty of novels. As long as there’s a way, whitewashing his villainous identity is a piece of cake for him. Although, in the trashy novel Ye Xuan had read, the villain was indeed a despicable character. As for the senior brother Qin, he was a true gentleman, dignified, righteous, and never lusting after women or harboring evil thoughts.
Yu Ling’er hadn’t read the novel; she just thought she had been reborn. Meaning, in her unknown perspective, anything could be fabricated; good people slandered as bad, and bad ones forcefully whitewashed. As long as it seemed plausible.
The plot Ye Xuan was creating, although somewhat illogical to Yu Ling’er’s understanding, would make her regret immensely after finishing it.
Heh, originally, I didn’t want to play so harshly, but since I’m the villain, isn’t it my job to make the heroine misunderstand the protagonist? How else can I whitewash and survive? Thinking thus, Ye Xuan continued to weave the plot. He wanted to make his senior sister experience the bone-chilling cold he had felt.
The scene continued.
“Just kill me.” Ye Xuan, filled with rage, stared at the man before him, “I will never abandon my sister. How do I know what despicable things you’ll do to her after I leave?”
“——!!” Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, the man’s face turned furious: “Hah, don’t pretend. You wanted to do something to her just now, didn’t you? A toad lusting after a swan’s flesh, and you think you’re worthy. Are you really not afraid of death?!”
“Ptui——!!” Ye Xuan retorted angrily, “Don’t assume everyone is as low as you! Of course, I’m afraid of dying, but there are things I value more than my life.” Saying this, he unconsciously glanced back.
Behind him lay the unconscious Yu Ling’er. “Go on, kill me then.”
“Don’t think I really won’t.” Seeing Ye Xuan’s defiance, the man’s eyes flickered with murderous intent. But eventually, he took a breath and said, “Fine, you’ve intrigued me… Killing you is easy, but I want you to suffer more than death. Just leave now, and when Yu Ling’er asks, don’t mention our conversation, and I swear on the Heavenly Dao, I won’t disrespect her. How’s that?”
“…” Ye Xuan frowned slightly.
“Don’t be ungrateful.” Seeing Ye Xuan still hesitating, the man spoke again: “Otherwise, I’ll kill you now and then do as I please with her. After all, killing one or two makes no difference, you understand.”
“Don’t hurt her, I agree——!” Ye Xuan quickly agreed.
“Ha ha ha ha…” Hearing this, the man laughed triumphantly.
Watching all this unfold, Yu Ling’er was completely stunned. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing. The images of two completely different people she had in her mind were utterly overturned.
The Qin Senior Brother she thought was righteous and honorable turned out to be a despicable and shameless villain.
And her junior brother, whom she believed was a crazed lunatic, stood up for her against Qin Senior Brother’s coercion. He chose death over betrayal, but for her sake, he had no choice but to agree to Qin Senior Brother’s terms.
What’s happening? Were these events that unfolded while she was unconscious actually true? But it was so different from her memory. Ye Xuan was supposed to be a terrible villain; he couldn’t have done this and Qin Senior Brother was always upright and noble; he couldn’t be this vile.
These images must be fake, right? But why would the Beidu Star God, who helped me reincarnate, deceive me? She’s a high and mighty immortal being, why would she lie to me? So, is this real? No, no, I should keep watching.
“Heh, she’s wavering.” Observing Yu Ling’er’s confused state, Ye Xuan let out a sigh of relief.
It seems she’s quite gullible, or else my fabricated story might not have fooled her. Next, the story needs to be even more intense.