In her past life, Zhuang Xiangwan was always pampered by him and was always obedient and gentle. Xiangwan knew that Qu Chiyang might like that type, but she couldn't be that kind of person.
Being obedient and gentle meant being easily manipulated. The massages she gave him didn't soothe Qu Chiyang's mood; instead, they made him even angrier. Xiang Wan didn't know what she had done to offend him, but she didn't intend to continue. His anger meant he was aware of her actions and wasn't indifferent.
"Is the leader of the Crimson Sun Sect only capable of taking out his anger on someone as powerless as me? We've never met before, this is the first time. I don't understand where your anger comes from, leader. This is all I know. If you don't like it, you can go and call someone else."
Xiang Wan tilted her head in a huff, the curve of her neck perfectly displayed before Qu Chiyang's eyes.
Qu Chiyang chuckled softly, "Do you know how ridiculous this expression, combined with the handprint on your face, is?"
Xiang Wan was stunned, her face instantly burning. She had been so focused on using her looks to seduce Qu Chiyang that she had completely forgotten about this.
Hearing Qu Chiyang's laughter, Xiang Wan felt embarrassed and angrily said, "If you laughed, then you can't go back on your word. Master, can I leave standing up now?"
Xiang Wan quickly put on her clothes and got up to leave, but was stopped in her tracks by Qu Chiyang's words.
"The night of serving the emperor has not yet begun."
Xiang Wan turned around stiffly, unsure how to respond. It seemed Qu Chiyang wasn't angry anymore, right? Did he really want her to take off her clothes and get into bed? It shouldn't be what she thought, right?
"Come here, take off your clothes."
Xiang Wan reluctantly approached Qu Chiyang, reached out to untie his belt, and slowly removed an outer garment, then seemed somewhat at a loss.
Aren't you curious about what I look like underneath the mask?
Qu Chiyang's tone was full of seduction, and Xiang Wan's slowly raised hand stopped when it met his cold eyes.
"No matter what it looks like, if the cult leader doesn't take it off himself, I'll hold back my curiosity no matter how curious I am."
Xiang Wan spoke earnestly, but Qu Chiyang instantly turned hostile, grabbing her by the neck and speaking in a voice as cold as if it came from an ice cellar.
"You guessed it all along, didn't you? You knew it was me all along, but you pretended to be clueless? Zhuang Xiangwan, what kind of person are you, really?"
Thrown to the ground again, Xiang Wan coughed for a while, and after recovering, she reflected on her actions and felt deeply regretful. She only slightly shifted her gaze, but it was enough for Qu Chiyang to see through her. At this moment, whether she admitted it or not, Qu Chiyang had already made his decision.
"Tell me, what is your purpose? When did you find out?"
"That night, it was you too, wasn't it? In the lake." Xiang Wan avoided the topic and instead brought up the events in the lake. "Everyone says that the leader of the Crimson Sun Sect has incredibly high martial arts skills, but I can't agree with his intelligence. What was my purpose, and why did I come here? Couldn't the leader guess?"
What was said was no longer important; what mattered was that she now knew Qu Chiyang's true colors, and thus shared a secret with him. If there was no emotional ties between them, then only interests—enough to keep Qu Chiyang by his side—were at stake.
She admitted that she wasn't good at using cunning, but she knew when to seize the main contradiction to save herself. Perhaps not brilliantly, but enough to survive.
"The fact that the bookmakers sent me shows they must have some conditions I can't refuse. And the fact that I'm speaking to you like this also means you can't refuse. Want to hear them?"
Qu Chiyang remained noncommittal. Xiang Wan sat up, adjusted her posture, and said, "The world, after a long period of unity, will inevitably divide, and after a long period of division, will inevitably unite. The same is true for the martial arts world. If the Zhuang family wants to dominate the entire martial arts world, they must first eliminate the Chiyang Sect. You, the sect leader, are the first to be targeted."
I know the Crimson Sun Sect has many members, but if all the other sects were to unite, even ants can kill an elephant; the Crimson Sun Sect would certainly be no match. Even if it isn't eradicated immediately, it will suffer heavy losses, and in the future, it will be far from being comparable to the powerful sects. I believe that you, Master, didn't establish the Crimson Sun Sect to benefit others. Moreover, everyone in the martial arts world says the Crimson Sun Sect is a demonic sect, and uninformed people spread rumors, so I imagine that over the years, it has been recruiting fewer and fewer followers, hasn't it?"
Qu Chiyang remained silent, while Xiang Wan continued, "The leader doesn't care about this reputation, but it's hard to guarantee that others don't. Or perhaps, some people with ulterior motives will use this as an excuse to do evil, which is probably not what the leader wants to see, is it? The leader is so angry, is there no reason for this?"
Qu Chiyang remained silent. Xiang Wan sighed and said, "Master, what I want has always been clear. Let me stay by your side, and I will help you eliminate the hidden dangers. How about it?"
"Want to make a deal with me?"
"Mm." Xiang Wan nodded.
Qu Chiyang approached Xiang Wan, scrutinized her for a long time, and finally said, "Cheers!"
Xiang Wan laughed, pointed to herself with her index finger, and said, "Me, my identity. You can send someone to investigate. I'm actually quite curious myself."
"If you lie to me, you won't want to know what the consequences will be."
"Well, it can't get any worse than it is now anyway."
All of Qu Chiyang's expressions were hidden behind his mask. Without looking into his eyes, Xiang Wan truly had no idea what he was thinking. One moment he was shouting and threatening, the next, Xiang Wan was sleeping on his bed. Of course, it was just pure sleep; even when Qu Chiyang lay down, he simply raised his mask to his forehead, the kind that could easily cover his face.
The bed was large enough that Xiang Wan lay on the inside, hearing her own heartbeat and Qu Chiyang's long, steady breaths. She waited for a long time, but the breathing beside her remained unchanged.
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