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Chapter 17: The Fiancée Wept with Regret, but Ning Bei Still Refused to Give Her a Chance

Under everyone’s gaze, Qin Jiujiu walked over slowly.

Lin Yueyao was furious. “This is between Ning Bei and me; who are you to disagree?”

She wanted nothing more than to take a swing at Qin Jiujiu, but her strength simply did not allow it.

If Qin Jiujiu had not interfered, she would have already reconciled with Ning Bei; she never expected the culprit to jump out again today.

In Lin Yueyao’s mind Qin Jiujiu must have whispered behind her back, which was why Ning Bei, who was normally attentive, had ignored her.

Everything had been ruined by Qin Jiujiu!

“Senior Sister Qin actually turned her down for Senior Brother Ning?”

“Of course, those two are made for each other, haha.”

The onlookers enjoyed the drama and began to tease them.

Facing Lin Yueyao’s resentful stare and the surrounding laughter, Qin Jiujiu finally realized she had overstepped.

It really was not her place to voice Ning Bei’s rejection; doing so would only make things worse.

Yet she could not back down now. “We are about to leave for the expedition; I simply do not want you to burden Ning Bei mentally, which would harm the academy.”

“You…”

Lin Yueyao was about to retort, but Ning Bei cut her off first. “Lin Yueyao, you are not even on the roster for this expedition. Instead of causing a scene here, why don’t you chase after your white moonlight?”

“Eh?”

Lin Yueyao’s expression froze.

“Ning Bei… how can you call me unreasonable?” Lin Yueyao said aggressively. “I just want to make up with you. She is the one sowing discord…can’t you see that?”

“Heh~”

Ning Bei could not be bothered. He walked straight past her toward Qin Jiujiu and told the others, “Get ready. Once you are prepared, leave with me.”

“Jiujiu, let’s wait outside first.”

“Mm.”

Qin Jiujiu nodded and left with Ning Bei.

It was as though Lin Yueyao did not exist!

Ignored, Lin Yueyao stood frozen, staring at Ning Bei’s back, a heavy sense of loss surging in her heart.

It felt as if she had lost something precious.

At that moment, Wang Teng and the others stepped up to twist the knife.

“Lin Yueyao, you are so muddle-headed!”

“Senior Brother Ning treated you so well, yet you dumped such an outstanding man for the Crap King.”

“Senior Brother Ning’s future is boundless, but sadly you are not destined to share in it.”

The crowd’s cutting words reached the devastated Lin Yueyao, and her heart clenched.

Why did it turn out like this?

Why had Ning Bei walked away even though she was right there and had offered to reconcile?

He had not even spared her a glance.

…

Yun Qing’s residence.

When Lin Yueyao came over, Yun Qing scolded her impatiently. “Stay away from that Qin Yu from now on, understood?”

“…Was I wrong?”

Lin Yueyao stayed silent for a long while before blurting out the question.

“Hmm?”

Yun Qing paused at the odd response and chided her with disappointment. “You finally realize your mistake? Why did you get so close to a mere part-time disciple? Just because he once saved you, do you intend to owe him for life?”

*Sob sob~*

The next moment Lin Yueyao burst into tears. “He changed… he really changed.”

“Aiya, Yueyao, what is wrong with you?”

Lin Yueyao’s sudden sobs startled Yun Qing, and she no longer felt like scolding her.

Feeling Yun Qing’s concern, Lin Yueyao could no longer hold back, and tears rained down her delicate face.

She had felt so wronged these past few days.

Since falling out with Ning Bei, nothing had gone her way; she had fallen from an admired swan to a street rat everyone wanted to beat.

Only today did she realize that all her former glory had not been due to her own excellence but because Ning Bei had been at her side.

Whoever Ning Bei approached would shine!

As for the white moonlight in her heart…

That Crap King had only subjected her to ridicule and tricked her into losing her dignity.

Whenever she thought about dumping someone who could become chief disciple for a Crap King, discarding such an outstanding and devoted fiancé…

Lin Yueyao was filled with endless regret.

“Sigh, I knew from the start that Qin Yu could not compare with Ning Bei, but you insisted on having your way,” Yun Qing said while patting her back.

“But do not be too upset. Couples quarrel all the time. Now that you understand your mistake, it is not too late. When Ning Bei returns from the expedition, I will personally plead for you. You two are engaged, and he used to adore you; would he really refuse an Elder like me? Even if he does, I will ask the Grand Preceptor for help. Come now, stop crying.”

“Really, Elder Yun?”

Lin Yueyao looked up in surprise and said excitedly.

“Foolish girl, would I lie to you?” Yun Qing gazed at her dotingly. “If my daughter were still alive, she would be about your age. I already regard you as my own.”

Lin Yueyao’s eyes turned. “If you do not mind, Elder, I would like to take you as my godmother.”

“Oh?”

Yun Qing was overjoyed; she had wanted this for a long time.

That way, within the Heavenly Martial Academy they would truly become mother and daughter.

Just then a voice came from outside.

“Elder Yun, Yueyao… it is Qin Yu!”

Qin Yu shouted nervously.

Hearing Qin Yu’s voice, Yun Qing stormed out in anger. “You still have the nerve to show up?”

Though she was merely an outer-sect Elder, she was still respected in the academy, yet today Qin Yu had ruined her lifelong reputation.

How could she not be furious?

“Elder Yun, I am here to apologize… please give me a chance to explain.”

Qin Yu pleaded.

He had already prepared an excuse and a trump card.

“Qin Yu, why did you even lie to me?” Lin Yueyao said bitterly. “It would have been one thing to fool me, but you refused to back down even after being exposed and forced Ning Bei to present proof. In the end my godmother lost face because of you.”

“Yueyao… I had my reasons.”

“Leave. I do not want to see you again.”

Lin Yueyao felt only irritation.

The towering image Qin Yu had once held in her heart was long gone.

Whenever she thought about how violently he had defecated, she felt like vomiting.

“…”

Seeing the two women unwilling to listen, Qin Yu gave up and pulled out several manuals.

“Elder Yun, I know I made you lose face. These techniques are my apology and filial offering to you.”

After setting down the manuals, Qin Yu turned to leave.

“Hmph, does he think I lack techniques?”

Yun Qing snorted.

But she still walked over for a look, and what she saw shocked her.

“Godmother, what is it?”

“Heav… these are heaven-rank techniques?!”

“What?”

“No…this one too… both are heaven-rank techniques!” Yun Qing’s face drained of color. “There are only a handful of heaven-rank techniques in the academy! How did Qin Yu come up with so many? Hurry, Yueyao… go bring him back!”

Lin Yueyao was stunned.

When she ran out to chase Qin Yu, he had already vanished.

On the other side.

While preparing to slip out of the academy, Qin Yu asked uneasily, “Master, will this plan really work?”

“Do not worry, disciple. The heaven-rank techniques I gave you are genuine,” the soul remnant said solemnly. “They must be looking for you already, but you do not need to hurry back. Let them stew for a while; it will make them easier to manipulate later.”

“Yes! Master, you are right.”

A glint flashed in Qin Yu’s eyes.

He had already begun to look forward to the days when he would soar.

Everything I lost, I will take back.

“Ning Bei, sooner or later I will make you soil yourself in the street too!”

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