Chapter 174: The Real and Fake Saintess (Part 3)
Chu Yanfeng walked away, holding the Immaculate True Crystal and looking doubtful about life.
Qiao Wan sat on the bed, looking around. After Shui Fengxiao started to suspect something, it would be difficult for him to escape. The Sound Passing Talisman had also been taken by the other person, so they could only hope that Liang Yiqing and the others in Kunshan would notice something was wrong and contact them as soon as possible.
"Disappeared?" Shui Fengxiao looked at Chu Yanfeng, who was holding the Immaculate True Crystal, with astonishment.
He wanted to see if that fake saintess could try and melt the Immaculate True Crystal, but it was just a sudden thought and he didn't expect that she will actually succeed.
Shui Fengxiao felt a sinking feeling in his heart.
Who exactly is she?
On her, he not only couldn't sense any demonic energy, but she also seemed more like someone from a prestigious and righteous sect. There was a faint sense of Zen and Confucian righteousness surrounding her. But Empress Ji has been missing for a long time. Empress Ji has such a high status that she couldn't possibly be comparable to the girl cultivator in front of him.
Unable to figure out what was going on, Shui Fengxiao furrowed his brows and said, "Forget it, let's first give the Immaculate True Crystal to the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha. As for other matters, we'll discuss them later."
As for the identity of this girl cultivator, he had already sent someone to the demon realm to investigate. In a few days, they would receive news. But for now, it was more urgent to deal with the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha. The Evil Buddha had close ties with the demon realm, having worked for them a hundred years ago. Even Mei Kangping had to give him some face. They couldn't afford to offend the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha.
In front of them stood a young boy wearing a pure white robe, with dark hair falling over his right shoulder. He smiled gently, and his bright blue eyes sparkled as he asked, "Has the Immaculate True Crystal been opened by your sect?"
Chu Yanfeng respectfully bowed and said, "The Immaculate True Crystal is right here. Holy monk, please check it."
Cen Qingyou smiled warmly and replied, "There's no need for that. I trust your sect's credibility."
"But the Immaculate True Crystal has remained unopened for a hundred years. How was it unlocked overnight?" Cen Qingyou asked curiously.
Chu Yanfeng hesitated for a moment, his gaze meeting the young boy's gentle yet sharp eyes. Reluctantly, he confessed, "It was a female cultivator wearing a butterfly hair accessory. She's the one who unlocked it. Would you like me to introduce her to you?"
Blue-eyed Evil Buddha wanted to meet her?! Chu Yanfeng's heart skipped a beat, suddenly filled with a sense of unease.
Cen Qingyou's eyes were sharp and perceptive. "What's the matter? Does Guardian Chu have something to hide?"
Chu Yanfeng's heart tightened with fear: "Well, not exactly."
So, he explained the whole story in a serious and straightforward manner, adding with a cold face, "The main issue is this rude person who speaks without thinking. I am worried that he might offend the holy monk."
He completely missed the young monk's curious and complicated expression for a moment.
Cen Qingyou hesitated: "Rude person?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yanfeng became somewhat annoyed and embarrassed, "This person is fickle and smooth-tongued. He is not worthy of the holy monk personally meeting him."
Unexpectedly, upon hearing these words, the young monk laughed even more joyfully, with a curved smile in his eyes. "Since the Left Guardian described him like this, I am even more eager to meet this rude person in person."
Ever since Blue-eyed Evil Buddha arrived at the Sacred Sect, this young man had always appeared polite and courteous, completely different from the rumors of the ruthless and bloodthirsty Blue-eyed Evil Buddha. Chu Yanfeng was puzzled for a moment. Was there something not quite right here?
Cen Qingyou was stubborn, and Chu Yanfeng didn't dare to disturb him. He pressed his sword and turned around, saying, "Please come with me, Holy Monk."
They walked through the long corridor until they stopped in front of a room.
"Holy Monk, please."
The young boy nodded politely, turned around, and walked into the room.
Chu Yanfeng obediently stood at the door, waiting.
At that moment, Qiao Wan was still meditating when she suddenly heard a gentle and familiar voice.
"Xin Yi?"
This name, only one person would call her by that.
A memory of the young boy's mild and polite smile flashed in her mind. Qiao Wan froze, instinctively raised her eyes, and when she saw what was in front of her, she was stunned, "Cen Qingyou?!"
This was Cen Qingyou?!!
The young boy in front of her was wearing a white clothes with plum blossom patterns. He had a head full of black hair, rosy lips, and bright green eyes. He held a rosary in his hand and smiled at her.
Who else could it be besides Cen Qingyou, who had disappeared so long ago?
Qiao Wan couldn't help but feel confused. She had made up her mind to bring Cen Qingyou back, determined like the character Naruto. But now, unexpectedly, the young man she wanted to guide back to the right path had appeared before her. He greeted her with a smile.
It was just like when the character named Orochimaru disappeared and suddenly returned. It was so scary!
Even Qiao Wan, who was usually quick to react, was left stunned for a moment.
Then, her heart raced.
Was this all a trick?!
With a quick thought, she jumped out of bed and attacked with all her might!
The young man, with lightning-fast reflexes, didn't even blink as he caught Qiao Wan's attack. His white clothes billowed, and a powerful force surged inside him, pushing back her attack.
This exchange almost made Qiao Wan spit out blood.
What kind of terrifying power was this?!
Tears immediately filled her eyes. The terrifying presence and faint Buddha's aura in the Great Hall of Light made Cen Qingyou. unable to escape! He was the Cen Qingyou she had always wanted to bring back but couldn't.
The young man held her wrist and didn't get angry despite her actions. "After all this time, Xin Yi, you haven't changed. You're still the same." His tone carried a hint of nostalgia.
Qiao Wan glanced at the young man standing so close, her throat tightening.
The person before her was none other than the young man who had silently left in the pouring rain on the mountain road.
But this was the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha.
Suddenly, Qiao Wan didn't know what to say.
She had imagined many scenarios of meeting Cen Qingyou again, even thinking about a fierce battle between them, but she hadn't expected this scene now.
Qiao Wan hesitated. "Cen Qingyou, is that really you? How did you end up here?"
Her throat tightened. "You..."
There were many words, but she didn't know how to start.
But unexpectedly, when they met again, there was no awkwardness or arguments. The young man looked gentle, without any hint of evil or aggression. In fact, he even emitted a faint Buddhist light, appearing unchanged from before. Cen Qingyou found a spot for himself and sat in the corner of the bed, carrying himself with elegance and grace, like a warm and gentle breeze.
The young boy blinked his eyes and said, "Xin Yi, you changed the butterfly on your head."
Qiao Wan instinctively touched the small butterfly on her forehead.
It was indeed not the one she usually wore. After all, as a girl, she surely had many charming little accessories! Back in the ghost market, she and Ru Yi picked out quite a few. It's just like a girl's wardrobe, you can never have too many.
On the other hand, Chu Yanfeng, who was standing at the door, furrowed his brows slightly. He always had some concerns in his heart. If this troublesome person inside angered the evil Buddha, it would be her own problem. But if it involved the holy teachings...
So, taking a small step forward, she heard the gentle voice of the young man.
Cen Qingyou : "Is this the new product from Linglang Pavilion?"
Qiao Wan : "Yes, it was just released this spring."
Curiously, Cen Qingyou opened his eyes wide and said: "I have never seen this shade of pink before."
Qiao Wan touched the little butterfly and said, "I heard that this pink color was specially extracted from coral in the Eastern Sea by Linglang Pavilion."
Wait a minute!
Her hand touching the little butterfly suddenly stopped.
She got distracted!!
Qiao Wan said, "Now is not the time to talk about this, right?"
Cen Qingyou smiled gently and said, "I actually wanted to ask, Xin Yi, why are you here and being held captive?"
"I also have something to tell you." Cen Qingyou looked at the door and said, "But before discussing these matters, I will take you out."
Qiao Wan looked confused and asked, "You want to take me out?"
"Don't you trust me?" the young man asked in return.
Not that I don't believe it, but this is just too strange! Why did Cen Qingyou suddenly leave Sun Tao College and appear here?
"You're here?"
Cen Qingyou's gaze suddenly fixed on Qiao Wan's neck, and his demeanor subtly changed.
Qiao Wan followed Cen Qingyou's gaze and her face turned red, feeling embarrassed.
There was a mark on her collarbone!
If you're going to act, you have to do it completely. Since she was going to switch identities with Mu Xiaoxiao, she had to make that mark accurate. She couldn't make it herself, and she couldn't ask Mu Xiaoxiao to do it for her, so she had to use rouge to make one.
Exposed to Cen Qingyou's sight, Qiao Wan awkwardly said, "I made this mark before when pretending to be a saint."
Cen Qingyou felt relieved.
Although he used to avoid contact with the opposite sex, he wasn't clueless about human affairs. Xin Yi was his friend, so if something like this happened here...
A trace of anger flickered in his bright green eyes.
Luckily, it was just a misunderstanding.
Looking away, Cen Qingyou whispered, "Xin Yi , I'll take you out first."
Qiao Wan paused and asked, "How are you going to take me out?"
Cen Qingyou pursed his lips and smiled, "They don't believe that you're the empress of the demon realm. Honestly, even if it were me, I'm afraid I wouldn't believe it either."
After all, even the princesses of the mortal kingdom mostly had a noble and elegant demeanor. Qiao Wan , with her down-to-earth personality, was a bit of a rarity, especially when compared to her eccentric uncle Mei Kangping from the demon realm.
The young man held his Buddhist beads, stood up, but his gaze didn't land on her. Instead, he looked towards the direction outside the door and asked, "Is the Left Protector here?"
Chu Yanfeng standing at the door felt a jolt of surprise. Had he been discovered?
Not daring to delay any longer, he quickly suppressed his uneasiness and stepped across the threshold, bowing respectfully, "Does the Holy Monk have any instructions?"
Cen Qingyou looked at the bewildered Chu Yanfeng and smiled faintly.
A sense of unease suddenly surged in Qiao Wan's heart, for no reason at all.
Continuing the story, her suspicions were confirmed.
The young man twirled the prayer beads and suddenly bowed respectfully towards her, with his robe fluttering without any wind.
This bow not only left Qiao Wan confused, but also Chu Yanfeng, who exclaimed, "Holy monk?!!"
Watching the whole Holy Sect treat them with great respect, the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha, who no one dared to offend, actually took the initiative to bow his head towards the young girl.
"Empress, let's go."
"Empress?"
The girl sitting on the bed remained motionless for a while. Cen Qingyou gently reached out to Qiao Wan with a smile and softly asked, "What's wrong? Are you blaming me for being late?"
Silence.
A deathly silence filled the room.
Chu Yanfeng raised his eyes in shock: Σ( ° △°)︴ Empress? What Empress?!!
This peasant turned out to be the empress of the demon realm?!
Qiao Wan blushed and quietly banged her head against the wall.
Second Young Master, please stop!!
Help! What kind of embarrassing Mary Sue play is this?!!
