Chapter 249: How Do You Intend to Reward Me (Sixth Update)

Huang Hanyan still couldn’t leave the Azure Wings Sect for the time being, but Elder Wu couldn’t simply die for no reason. Hence, they would need an excuse to eliminate this Azure Wings Sect elder.

To achieve both goals seamlessly, the best approach would be to frame him.

Elder Wu wasn’t a saint either. If the sect investigated, they would be likely to believe that Elder Wu couldn’t resist Madam Yu’s allure, and took action.

Ye Wenxin roughly explained this plan to Huang Hanyan, who nodded without showing any surprise or hesitation.

Ye Wenxin increasingly felt that Huang Hanyan matched her taste and couldn’t help asking, “Why aren’t you surprised at all?”

“I just feel it’s something you would do, Junior Sister.” Huang Hanyan smiled, which made Ye Wenxin wonder if Huang Hanyan’s trust was somewhat blind.

Upon reflection, Huang Hanyan didn’t seem to have any hidden motives, and her attitude appeared calm and natural. Ye Wenxin nodded, but suddenly felt something was amiss.

“What did you call me?”

“Junior Sister… No, Master; do I really have to call you that?” Huang Hanyan replied somewhat weakly, not understanding Ye Wenxin’s preference and why she insisted on being called ‘Master’.

There were many, much more flattering terms she could use. However, Ye Wenxin particularly liked the term ‘Master’ and looked satisfied with Huang Hanyan addressing her as such.

She quickly walked over to Qiao Ni and continued discussing the plan with her.

Qiao Ni first showed a hint of surprise upon hearing it, then asked with uncertainty, “It really won’t harm my mother, right?” Despite her fondness for Ye Wenxin, Qiao Ni remained quite rational.

Ye Wenxin had no affection for Madam Yu, but she had no intention of harming her further. “Of course not; she might be startled a bit though. You remember to stay by your mother’s side. When you see Elder Wu, scream as if in utter despair!”

Qiao Ni nodded in agreement, looking at Ye Wenxin with hopeful eyes.

Ye Wenxin had another foreboding feeling, then, she heard Qiao Ni ask, “If I do this, will there be any reward?”

Ye Wenxin blinked bewilderedly. She took out several high-grade spirit stones from her bag of holding, intending to bribe Qiao Ni with money.

“My family is wealthy.”

“……”

Qiao Ni frowned discontentedly, feeling like Ye Wenxin really treated her like a child.

“Then how about a martial arts manual?”

“My family is wealthy.”

“……”

At this moment, Ye Wenxin experienced a bit of Fairy Fengya’s mindset. She felt like giving Qiao Ni a good scolding, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it.

In the distance, Madam Yu was glaring over at them again, sending shivers down Ye Wenxin’s spine. She forced a bitter smile and continued, “So what exactly do you want?”

“Hehehe, Sister Wenxin, you know what.” Qiao Ni laughed sweetly. For some reason, her bright eyes evoked a sense of familiarity in Ye Wenxin.

Ye Wenxin was puzzled, and couldn’t help but ask, “Do you have demon cultivator relatives?”

She always found that, whether it was Madam Yu or Qiao Ni, they both had beautiful eyes, but those eyes seemed familiar. Ye Wenxin just couldn’t remember whose face they resembled.

“How could that be? If we had demon cultivator relatives, my mother and I wouldn’t be living so miserably.” Qiao Ni denied Ye Wenxin’s question, finding it ridiculous.

Ye Wenxin also felt she was overthinking it. Perhaps during her tenure as the Demon Lord, someone she had defeated coincidentally had a similar-looking face, and that was what she was remembering.

Realizing this, Ye Wenxin didn’t press further. Qiao Ni, seeming to recall the question she had just wanted to ask, discontentedly said, “Sister Wenxin, you’ve completely confused me. I can help you, so how do you plan to reward me?”

Seeing those sharp little eyes, Ye Wenxin thought for a moment and replied with a smile, “You’re so poor that all you have left is money. Shouldn’t you be asking for nothing?”

Qiao Ni immediately frowned. “Of course not! Who would complain about having too much money? Hmph, if you want my help, you must pay a price!”

Looking at the clever Qiao Ni before her reminded Ye Wenxin of herself at twelve years old back on Earth—stupid, yet just as bratty. But this brat in front of her was shrewd, already starting to find her future partner.

“Did your mother tell you all these things?” Ye Wenxin thought Madam Yu was particularly serious and wouldn’t likely discuss such matters with Qiao Ni, probably encouraging her to study hard instead.

“No, my aunt taught me. My aunt is really beautiful.” Qiao Ni shook her head, but as she spoke, she seemed to realize she had said something she shouldn’t have. She nervously glanced toward where Madam Yu was.

Ye Wenxin felt there was something fishy about this. She couldn’t help but lower her voice to continue asking, “What’s your aunt’s name?”

She remembered that Madam Yu’s original name was Liu Siyu, which made Ye Wenxin think of her equally unimpressive adopted daughter, the former Saintess, Liu Churan.

But she quickly dismissed this crazy idea. Liu Churan had claimed that her entire family was dead, not even leaving a cat or dog behind, so there shouldn’t suddenly be a relative popping up.

Looking at Madam Yu again, who lacked Liu Churan’s bewitching looks, Ye Wenxin felt she had been thinking too much lately due to having too much idle time.

“Hehehe, not telling you.” Qiao Ni acted even more mysteriously, laughing as she ran away.

“Hey, Ni Ni, don’t run so fast; you haven’t agreed to help me yet.” Ye Wenxin quickly tried to catch up but saw Madam Yu’s gaze turn towards her again.

Madam Yu was still sewing the ‘Ye Wenxin doll’ in her hands, making Ye Wenxin feel that on quiet, lonely nights, this already twisted and perverse woman would take out the doll to vent her anger.

As if noticing Ye Wenxin’s gaze, Madam Yu looked at her with a hint of hostility and gestured for her to stay away.

It was clear how much Madam Yu loathed Ye Wenxin.

Ye Wenxin awkwardly adjusted her hair. She reflected on how their relationship had started so well, yet she couldn’t have predicted such a terrible process and ending.

Looking over, Elder Wu was still staring obsessively at Madam Yu’s back. Seeing this was a good opportunity, Ye Wenxin signaled to Huang Hanyan, who then approached the remaining female disciples to gossip about Elder Wu.

Other senior brothers were also present and showed some admiration for Madam Yu. Huang Hanyan stirred the pot, and soon, the disciples gathered around to listen to her recount stories about Elder Wu.

The more they listened, the more serious their expressions became.

Ye Wenxin, meanwhile, was responsible for distracting Elder Wu and then complaining about him when she returned, insinuating that Elder Wu had inappropriate intentions towards her.

This created the impression that Elder Wu was desperate and predatory, prompting the other female disciple to be cautious around him.