Chapter 21: Ruin Her Completely
“Wait.” Sheng Yuan’s expression grew dark as storm clouds, yet he still halted Chang Le An from leaving.
“Eldest Senior Brother, will you truly stand idle while Second Senior Brother suffers this humiliation?” Chang Le An burst out, unable to suppress his indignation.
Sheng Yuan turned slowly to Ye Zhao Zhao. “Zhao Zhao, speak clearly. Where exactly was Second Junior Brother wronged? If Emotionless Peak truly dared to cross the line, was there no one who stepped in to stop them?”
This was their own sect’s territory!
Though Ye Zhao Zhao’s tears initially lit a flame of anger within Sheng Yuan, he soon sensed something was off.
Ye Zhao Zhao hesitated briefly before recounting, reluctantly, the duel between Shen Yue and Li Shuang.
“Senior Sister Li took everything Second Senior Brother had. He was so enraged he spat blood and fainted,” Ye Zhao Zhao explained softly, wiping tears from her eyes.
“Outrageous! Completely outrageous! Eldest Senior Brother, how can we tolerate such bullying?” Chang Le An fumed. “Will we allow Second Senior Brother to endure such shame?”
Sheng Yuan’s gaze grew cold.
What was he hoping for?
That it was merely a misunderstanding?
That Li Shuang was not truly such a heartless person?
From the moment she abandoned Little Junior Sister and fled alone, from the instant she betrayed master and sect to follow Emotionless Peak, shouldn’t he have known exactly who she had become?
Looking at Shen Yue’s sorry state, Sheng Yuan’s eyes hardened like cold jade. “I will speak with those from Emotionless Peak. Third Junior Brother, inform Master immediately. Little Junior Sister, stay here and care for Second Junior Brother.”
Ye Zhao Zhao nodded quickly.
As soon as Sheng Yuan and Chang Le An left, her eyes shone with cunning.
She suspected Li Shuang had already gone to the Market. Sheng Yuan would find no one there.
But that didn’t matter.
Let Sheng Yuan create chaos for now. Meanwhile, she would prepare a little surprise for Li Shuang at the Market.
“Eldest Senior Sister…” Shen Yue murmured weakly, still unconscious.
Ye Zhao Zhao’s expression turned icy in an instant.
After a mere duel, Shen Yue was already calling for his precious Eldest Senior Sister?
Had all her efforts to win his favor been wasted?
A flush appeared on Shen Yue’s face, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead as he mumbled incoherently.
Something was obviously wrong with him.
But Ye Zhao Zhao didn’t care.
If Shen Yue died like this, Li Shuang would bear the blame. What concern was it to her?
She had more pressing matters.
Ignoring Shen Yue’s pain, Ye Zhao Zhao locked the room and swiftly left.
With everyone away, now was the perfect moment to visit the Market!
Malicious intent flickered coldly in her eyes.
Li Shuang had always acted as if worldly resources meant nothing to her.
Yet today, she had finally dropped that mask.
Ye Zhao Zhao saw clearly now: Li Shuang desperately needed Spirit Stones!
Naturally.
After years of feigning generosity and giving away all her wealth, Li Shuang had nothing left.
Now, having revealed her true colors, these Spirit Stones had become her lifeline.
And anything Li Shuang valued, Ye Zhao Zhao would destroy utterly.
Only then would Li Shuang’s despair yield the deepest Negative Emotions!
A ruthless smile curled Ye Zhao Zhao’s lips. She would reclaim every bit of cultivation she’d lost from Li Shuang.
Pulling a veil over her face, Ye Zhao Zhao quietly entered the Market.
She went directly to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion to find Manager Qiu.
“Miss Ye, what brings you here today?” Manager Qiu greeted warmly.
This young disciple from Spirit Void Peak had always possessed a mysterious business insight. For many years, her ideas had filled his pockets with gold. Naturally, Manager Qiu treated this fortune-bringer with utmost respect.
Ye Zhao Zhao’s voice was cold, sharp as a sword. “I need your assistance to ruin someone.”
Manager Qiu’s eyes lit up with curiosity. “I am merely a merchant. Fighting and bloodshed are beyond me.”
Growing impatient, Ye Zhao Zhao snapped, “No blades, only business. Today I’ll teach you another sure method to gather endless profit. I require no fee, no share—only one condition: utterly ruin the person I name. Take everything from her.”
Ye Zhao Zhao’s schemes had never failed, and Manager Qiu grew intrigued. He leaned closer, “Tell me, Miss Ye. I am listening.”
A proud gleam flickered in Ye Zhao Zhao’s eyes as she slowly unveiled her scheme.
The cursed System always whispered that she was weak, useless without its aid.
Yet Ye Zhao Zhao knew better. [This was merely the cunning of a parasite, trying to break my spirit.]
She was a traveler from another world!
Ways to gather Spirit Stones? She had countless!
But to Ye Zhao Zhao, Spirit Stones were nothing compared to the joy of watching Li Shuang suffer.
She would willingly cast aside any gain if it meant dragging Li Shuang into despair, forcing her heart to shatter beneath sorrow’s weight.
“Follow this plan, and riches will surely flow your way. That woman desperately seeks Spirit Stones. Place the bait cleverly, and she cannot resist. I have but one order—drain her pockets completely!” Ye Zhao Zhao placed a portrait of Li Shuang before Manager Qiu.
Manager Qiu’s eyes sparkled with cunning. Indeed, the plan was perfect. If carried out properly, Li Shuang would fall, and Spirit Treasure Pavilion would grow even richer.
“Leave everything to me,” he said, smiling as he carefully memorized Li Shuang’s face.
Ye Zhao Zhao nodded with satisfaction. “She should be in the Market now. Manager Qiu, I trust you will move swiftly. I will wait here for your good news.”
To harvest Li Shuang’s pain, Ye Zhao Zhao needed to stay within a hundred meters. She had no intention of wandering far.
“Rest assured, Miss Ye,” Manager Qiu said, swiftly departing with enthusiasm.
Ye Zhao Zhao took a slow sip of tea, her gaze cold and dark.
Li Shuang…
Even after escaping Spirit Void Peak, you were always meant to serve as my stepping stone.
Everything you cherish—I will watch it crumble.
Through the window, she watched the lively Market below.
Manager Qiu was skillful. As long as Li Shuang remained in the Market, he would find a way to draw her in.
…
Meanwhile, in the bustling Market, Luo Ming Yue guided Li Shuang through the crowded stalls, her voice patient and instructive.
“You should stock up on talismans and essential pills. And since your Spiritual Root aligns with Ice, you need more Frost Flowers for refinement. The sect gives only two—not nearly enough. We must buy more ourselves.”
She continued, “Remember, not all goods come from stores. Many cultivators sell from street stalls at lower prices. But beware—there are always tricksters. Keep your eyes sharp to separate truth from lies.”
Li Shuang listened carefully, eyes wide with wonder at the lively trade around her.
Seeing her curiosity, Luo Ming Yue patiently explained rather than rushing into purchases.
Suddenly, an eager voice filled the air.
“Blind Boxes! Blind Boxes! Spirit Treasure Pavilion’s grand new event—come quickly, do not miss this rare chance!”
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