"Ahem, in the future you will be stunningly beautiful, unparalleled in the world, yet you will be burdened with infamy and resented by all who see you. If you cannot be a superior person, you will only become a servant, or... a dead person!"
Snap—
Qingge slammed her small hand on the table. "You lied to me, fine, but you won't even say anything nice. I think you're tired of living!"
The old man was startled and quickly said, "Young lady, I never lie. If you don't believe me, you can take the money back!"
"What I give you, once you've touched it, is yours! You've deceived me today, so you must leave one of your hands or feet behind! Otherwise, wouldn't the reputation of the richest woman in Weilong Kingdom be ruined because of you!" Qingge said coldly.
"Young lady, you, you're being unreasonable!" the old man said, pointing at Qingge with a helpless expression.
"Hmph, in the Kingdom of Weilong, I am the one who is right!" Qingge said arrogantly. After she finished speaking, a group of people ran over from not far away and surrounded the old man.
The old man, beaten to the point of near death, lay on the ground, barely breathing, and looked at Qingge. "So what if you're incredibly wealthy? The Weilong Kingdom has no rules or laws, only brute force! You're just a woman; you can never be superior to men! The Long family will never give you a chance to turn the tables!"
Qingge was furious. "You old bastard, are you looking for death?! Come on, chop off his hands and feet! Humph, let's see if he dares to come here again and spread his nonsense!"
Qingge turned and left, the old man still muttering, "You'd better not concern yourself with the rise and fall of the Weilong Kingdom, otherwise it could make you famous throughout the world, but it could also drag you into the abyss! Don't think about climbing high, you'll fall very hard because of it..."
The old man was still shouting at Qingge, but Qingge was thinking to herself, "You say I'll fall badly? Then I'll climb to the very top! Let's see who dares to step on me then!"
She never expected that the old man was actually the Divine Dragon in human form. He had his hands and feet cut off and was recuperating underground when, a few years later, he was discovered and killed by several powerful cultivators.
After the dragon's death, the dragon family's bloodline weakened, and a royal advisor even prophesied that a vengeful dragon would bring about the destruction of the nation, which ultimately led to the extermination of the dragon family.
Qingge never imagined that her youthful arrogance and willfulness would lead to the extermination of the Long family, even though she personally... Bozhong died because of him.
Now, this is karma coming its way—
Qingge looked at Qingyang; she still hadn't anticipated this final outcome, nor could she escape the predetermined fate.
Qingge closed her eyes in despair. The person she had hoped would protect her had not returned. Faced with everyone's coercion, she had no way to escape.
Gu Liyan, I'm sorry, I... can't take it anymore!
Qingge sighed, slowly opened her eyes, and looked deeply at Qingyang. "Royal brother, I hope you can become a wise ruler, unify the country, and bring blessings to the common people."
Qingyang narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "I know how. Please, Your Highness, come up on stage!"
Qingyang's ruthless indifference filled Qingge with a sense of desolation.
If I hadn't become a princess, if I hadn't agreed to relinquish power, wouldn't the world already be in my hands? And things wouldn't have come to this.
Or perhaps, she is still that carefree girl wandering through the city's alleyways...
She regrets not being able to do evil, and resents herself for not doing good. Whether it's good or bad, she never does anything perfectly! Isn't that the root cause of her reaping what she sowed?
"Woof!"
Qingge suddenly froze, only then realizing that she was still holding Qingqing. Qingqing was glaring angrily at Qingyang. Before Qingge could react, she suddenly heard a familiar voice in her mind, "Qingqing, run!"
Qingge was stunned. The voice was all too familiar; it was Gu Liyan!
Qingqi lunged at Qingyang, but when Qingyang saw Qingqi charging towards him with a fierce expression, his face changed drastically, and he hurriedly retreated.
Just when Qingxin thought he was about to succeed, a ghostly figure suddenly appeared in front of him and grabbed his throat.
"Ugh—" Clearly, she groaned, her throat being choked. Her eyes widened as she struggled, her cold gaze fixed on the person who had stopped her. She never expected that the one who had intervened would be—Li Jin!
Qingyang turned pale with fright. Seeing Li Jin subdue him, he angrily pointed at Qingyang and cursed, "Beast! That damned beast dared to attack me! Minister Li, kill it immediately!"
Li Jin squinted at Qingzhi and was about to snap Qingzhi's neck when Qingge shouted urgently, "Stop! Don't kill him!"
Li Jin stopped and looked at Qing Ge. Qing Ge looked at Li Jin with a nervous expression and said, "I'm willing to go on stage. I'm willing to be a sacrifice. Please don't kill him!"
"Woof..."
She glanced at Qingge clearly and let out a sob.
Qingge nodded to Qingyang and pleaded, "He saved my life. Please spare its life, Your Highness. If you are willing to spare it, I will go up on the platform to offer it as a sacrifice. Otherwise, I would rather die here than become a sacrifice."
Qingyang smiled slightly and waved to Li Jin. Li Jin understood and threw Qingyang aside, glared at Qingyang with a look of disgust, and took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands.
Qingge glared at Li Jin, then turned around and hurriedly picked Qingge up, gently saying, "...Is it you? You've always been by my side protecting me, haven't you?"
He glanced at Qingge, wanting to answer her, but his pupils contracted slightly as he saw Mo Han, hidden in the crowd, staring coldly at him.
Qingqing swallowed hard and could only nod at Qingge.
Qingge was overjoyed, but she feared it was all just wishful thinking...
Qingge stroked Qingqing's soft fur and spoke gently, "It's good that you're alright, but I'm afraid I can't stay with you anymore... Gu Liyan, if there is an afterlife, I hope I can meet you again..."
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