Chapter 192: Peach-Blossom-Colored Luck? (Third Update)

“It’s nothing, just got a bit emotional seeing Brother Aotian dead. Come on, let’s get to work.”

“Ye Meijing” stood up slightly, while Gu Xiangsi, who just sat down, was even more confused. “Do what?”

“Of course, we need to dig a pit and bury your brother first.”

“Ye Meijing” pointed to Gu Aotian, not far away. The black aura around him showed no sign of dissipating, instead looking like a sinister, ghostly presence.

If it were not for the fact that “Ye Meijing” had no fear of such malevolent spirits, she might have already been terrified by the horrific scene the aura presented. Recalling her own somewhat illustrious past, she ignored the revulsion she felt and skillfully began digging a pit to bury Gu Aotian.

“Sis, were you a grave robber? Why do all your actions seem so skilled?” Gu Xiangsi asked, her mouth agape watching “Ye Meijing” work.

But for some reason, Gu Xiangsi didn’t feel any sadness with “Ye Meijing” here.

Perhaps she had already been disheartened by her disappointing brother’s behavior, or maybe it was the special person accompanying her that eased all her sorrow.

“Well, we can’t be sure if he’s truly dead or just faking it. Even if we accidentally bury him alive, wouldn’t that still be a fitting end?”

“Ye Meijing” laughed as she gave a new explanation, still worried that Gu Aotian might crawl out of the dirt pile to cause trouble for them.

Gu Xiangsi listened to “Ye Meijing’s” peculiar wisdom and began to laugh softly.

“Ye Meijing” was puzzled to see Gu Xiangsi’s relaxed expression after hearing her words. From her perspective, Gu Xiangsi should have shown some sadness, but now she seemed more like someone who had found spiritual liberation.

“Aren’t you sad?”

“I already cried earlier, didn’t I?” Gu Xiangsi replied, her tone calm and her gaze showing a hint of determination.

“Ye Meijing” was somewhat surprised by this, but when she considered that perhaps Gu Xiangsi had truly transformed into a female lead due to the events involving Gu Aotian, this made perfect sense.

But she also hoped that on her path of transformation, Gu Xiangsi wouldn’t encounter people like Su Mei who might lead her astray again…

Harboring this hope, the two buried Gu Aotian. “Ye Meijing” made a small mark on the spot and continued speaking to Gu Xiangsi, “From now on, you’ll truly be on your own.”

Although Gu Xiangsi’s fate deserved sympathy, “Ye Meijing” didn’t intend to make any sentimental gestures.

“So be it,” Gu Xiangsi replied, surprisingly resilient. “Ye Meijing” suspected she was pretending to be strong, but on closer inspection, Gu Xiangsi’s eyes showed no signs of forcing herself, which finally put “Ye Meijing” at ease.

“Then I’ll be going back.”

Seeing that their task was complete and the hour had grown late, “Ye Meijing” dusted off the remaining dirt on her clothes, preparing to leave the backwoods. But as she was about to go, Gu Xiangsi called out to her.

“Sis!”

“Hmm? Is there something else?”

“Ye Meijing” turned her head in confusion.

Gu Xiangsi’s expression grew bashful, but she still asked, “Can I keep calling you ‘Sis’?”

In terms of age, Gu Xiangsi was already sixteen, while Ye Wenxin was only around fifteen; addressing her this way was somewhat unconventional, but since Gu Xiangsi didn’t mind, “Ye Meijing” certainly wouldn’t care about such formalities.

“Yeah, as long as you don’t mind that I’m younger than you.”

“Ye Meijing” was getting increasingly smoother in saying this, completely forgetting that she was actually in her fifties; normally, she could easily be Gu Xiangsi’s grandmother.

“That’s good to hear. Sis, I will work twice as hard to become stronger, and you will regret rejecting me!” Gu Xiangsi’s voice grew louder, and her words were filled with even more determination.

Hearing this, “Ye Meijing” showed an even more bitter smile, replying firmly, “Don’t worry, I won’t.”

“You will! One day, I will be more famous than Fairy Fengya!”

Gu Xiangsi shouted at “Ye Meijing’s” retreating figure, but unfortunately, that figure was already getting further and further away.

Without looking back, “Ye Meijing” kept walking forward. She knew that if she turned around, Gu Xiangsi would surely think she still had a chance. That was the last thing “Ye Meijing” wanted. She didn’t have the heart to engage in romance, and even if she were to accept someone’s feelings, there were too many people to consider…

“Sigh, I should head back.” She realized she had been out for a long time, and Fairy Fengya was probably growing impatient. Without stopping along the way, “Ye Meijing” intended to head back, but after a few steps, she noticed the bloodstains on her clothes.

They must have gotten there while she was dealing with Gu Aotian. Besides that, she also reeked of corpse stench; if she went back like this and shared a bed with that person, who knows how Fairy Fengya might complain to that Great-Grandma in her mind.

After contemplating it for a moment, “Ye Meijing” did not return. She continued walking through the backwoods instead, heading for the familiar stream.

Shedding her clothes, “Ye Meijing” revealed a figure no less stunning than any woman’s, kissed by the night yet unseen by anyone.

“Ye Meijing”, no, Ye Wenxin, dispelled the effects of the Disguise Pill, reverting to her Demon Lord form. The water rippled, reflecting Ye Wenxin’s figure, leaving her wide-eyed at the sight.

It wasn’t her own beauty that astonished her, but rather Ye Wenxin noticed a faint aura surrounding her reflection in the water. Unlike Gu Xiangsi’s golden aura, the reflection of herself in the water exhibited a peach-blossom-colored aura.

Peach-blossom color was the most ambiguous hue in Ye Wenxin’s eyes, similar to peach-blossom pink. She couldn’t determine whether it was the color of her Iceborn Constitution or her luck’s aura, which left her even more unsettled.

“Sigh…” Ye Wenxin sighed deeply. Then she sensed movement in the distance. A dark figure approached at a speed beyond human perception.

Ye Wenxin couldn’t afford to dwell on these muddled matters. She quickly dressed and then, barefoot, hid behind a tree, completely concealing her presence.

The person arrived swiftly, heading straight for where Ye Wenxin had been mere moments ago; dressed as a disciple of God King Domain, but upon closer inspection, their face revealed the unmistakable features of the black spirit crow—Hei Tong.

Considering that this backwoods was Hei Tong’s territory, Ye Wenxin was not surprised by her appearance. However, it was how swiftly Hei Tong had found her that truly unnerved Ye Wenxin.

After a few seconds of thought, she took out a spirit stone from her bag of holding and threw it onto the ground.