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Chapter 24: Empress, Nie Chen seems to have a girlfriend

“Sect Master, this is not right!”

The Youming Sect disciples and elders felt that Meng Yangqiu’s decision was completely unacceptable.

The Youming Sect had never had a vice Sect Master position before.

Even the most respected and esteemed elders did not have the qualifications to hold such a position.

Moreover, Nie Chen was the first traitor to submit to Empress Qingyue.

“Be impudent, Nie Chen has been favored by Empress Qingyue, how can you people easily speculate about him? Empress Qingyue is an existence beyond your understanding. Nie Chen has been recognized by her, and this is a great opportunity for our Youming Sect to have a new path. This kind of achievement is not just about being a vice Sect Master, even if Nie Chen were to take over the Youming Sect, it would not be too much!”

Meng Yangqiu spoke with a sense of justice, looking into the distance:

“In the past, I was wrong, I didn’t keep my heart pure, and I wronged the Demonic Sect. But from today on, under Nie Chen’s Sect Mastership, I will reform and lead you all to reform, and we will offer our endless loyalty to Empress Qingyue!”

“Sect Master Meng really understands my heart.”

Nie Chen laughed and patted Meng Yangqiu’s shoulder.

“Hahaha, from now on, as the vice Sect Master, your status is equal to mine, so don’t call me Sect Master anymore.”

Nie Chen said: “Then, I’ll change the way I address you. Brother Meng~”

“Brother Nie~”

“Brother Meng~”

“Brother Nie~”

The two men, who were hundreds of years apart in age and had been master and disciple just a moment before, laughed together in a carefree manner.

The Youming Sect disciples: “……”

They suddenly realized that this was the true nature of the Demonic Sect.

After establishing Nie Chen as the vice Sect Master, he prepared to leave.

But from the crowd, Ke Ruoling rushed out.

“Brother Nie, be careful on your journey, and come back to visit me often.”

She looked up, her eyes filled with a pitiful expression, and a deep affection.

“This is a fragrance pouch I made for Brother Nie, every single spiritual herb inside was picked by me from the cliffside, Brother Nie, please accept it.”

Ke Ruoling carefully took out a delicate fragrance pouch from her chest, which still carried her body heat and scent.

The pouch itself was exquisite, and the spiritual herbs inside were extremely precious.

A faint spiritual energy emanated from it, quietly nourishing the body.

It was clear that Ke Ruoling had put a lot of effort into making this pouch and gathering the spiritual herbs.

Nie Chen waved his hand in refusal: “No need, although I’m going to the Heavenly Cloud Palace, I can return at any time.”

“Brother Nie, please accept it, this pouch is not only a farewell gift but also a representation of my heart’s intention!”

Hearing this, Nie Chen refused even more: “No need.”

“Brother Nie.”

“Ah.”

“Brother Nie!”

Ke Ruoling seemed to be on the verge of tears, her eyes already welling up, and her slender body trembled slightly, as if she might cry at any moment.

Nie Chen felt a bit helpless, he shouldn’t have had much contact with her, so why did she remember him so fondly?

Seeing Ke Ruoling’s pitiful expression, Nie Chen sighed, checked that the Token Stone was not glowing, and then accepted the pouch.

“Thank you, Brother Nie!”

Ke Ruoling’s eyes sparkled like stars, and she excitedly wanted to throw herself into Nie Chen’s arms.

Nie Chen quickly stretched out his arm, holding her head at a distance, and said in a deep voice:

“The path of cultivation is very long, you must remember to work hard and not let your emotions distract you from your future.”

‘Brother Nie actually touched my head!’

Feeling the hand that had pushed her away, Ke Ruoling focused her attention on the top of her head.

Although Brother Nie’s hand was not gentle, he had indeed touched her head!

He said not to let emotions distract her from her future, but Brother Nie had still touched her head.

This meant… Brother Nie really had special feelings for her!

Ke Ruoling’s eyes were filled with emotion, her gaze was intense, and she seemed very excited:

“Brother Nie, don’t worry, I will work hard to cultivate and catch up to your footsteps!”

“En, work hard.”

Nie Chen nodded.

But he couldn’t shake the feeling that this girl was not quite right.

Following Shen Congshuang, they stepped onto the clouds, and below, Ke Ruoling waved goodbye, tears streaming down her face in the gentle breeze.

“Is that your girlfriend?”

After flying a distance, Shen Congshuang asked with some curiosity.

“Of course not, she’s just a junior sister who is a bit closer to me.”

Nie Chen immediately explained.

Although Ke Ruoling had sent him off with a loving expression, and had personally given him the fragrance pouch, and had almost thrown herself into his arms.

But he was truly innocent!

“Closer relationship?”

Shen Congshuang seemed to express complete disbelief.

“Forget it, I don’t understand these things either.”

Shen Congshuang skipped over the topic.

As the holy envoy, Shen Congshuang had once been Empress Qingyue’s most trusted aide.

With a single dagger, she had assassinated countless powerful enemies.

Anyone who opposed Empress Qingyue would be terrified, not knowing when their head would be taken.

Even after becoming one of the twelve holy envoys, Shen Congshuang’s fearsome reputation still made many people tremble with fear.

She was devoted to serving Empress Qingyue and had never understood the emotions between men and women.

The clouds slowly drifted away, and the two finally arrived at the Heavenly Cloud Palace.

Before Empress Qingyue’s bedchamber, Shen Congshuang instructed Nie Chen:

“Empress said that you risked your life to come to the Heavenly Cloud Palace alone, just to pursue the great Dao. You have earned Empress’s praise, which is enough for me to look at you in a new light. From today on, you can become a core disciple of the Heavenly Cloud Palace. After I report to Empress, I will take you to the Heavenly Cloud Palace.”

Nie Chen nodded and stayed where he was.

Shen Congshuang entered the bedchamber alone.

The clouds were vast and distant, and before reaching the elegant figure, Shen Congshuang kneeled down with great respect:

“Reporting to Empress, I have brought Nie Chen back.”

Empress Qingyue nodded in satisfaction: “Well done, what is the situation with the Youming Sect?”

“The Youming Sect immediately surrendered after hearing Empress’s name. And…”

Shen Congshuang, who had been diligent for so long, had finally learned some flattery skills and wanted to try them out.

“What is it, speak up.”

Trying to flatter Empress for the first time, Shen Congshuang seemed a bit awkward:

“Cough, Empress is truly wise and insightful, selecting Nie Chen, who is indeed different from ordinary people.”

“Oh? What’s different about him?”

Empress Qingyue seemed interested.

Shen Congshuang casually praised Nie Chen’s two advantages and then continued:

“Moreover, Nie Chen seems to value emotions, I saw him and his girlfriend parting ways, it was very touching.”

After finishing, Shen Congshuang couldn’t help but smile proudly.

She really understood the art of flattery! This indirect way of praising Empress would surely make her happy!

“Girlfriend?”

But for some reason, Shen Congshuang felt a chill run down her spine.

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