Chapter 621: Chapter 281: I Want to Live Like a Human
"Senior Sister Wei, are you not even willing to call me Junior Sister?"
Cheng Qingyu wore a strange smile as she stepped into the room, appearing before Wei Wan.
Wei Wan stood up, looking at her coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Cheng Qingyu spread her hands, "Senior Sister Wei, do you harbor such hostility against me because youâve decided to betray Father?"
Wei Wanâs face changed, "What did you say?!"
Cheng Qingyu smiled and said, "Second Sister, you donât know me, but Iâve always known about you. There was once when I pestered Father to take me to the valley to see you."
"You were covered in scars at that time too, but your eyes were bright. Now, however, your eyes are like a dead personâs. What a pity."
Wei Wan clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh as she stared fiercely at Cheng Qingyu:
"Who are you really?"
Cheng Qingyu replied, "I am Cheng Qingyu, the eldest daughter of the Cheng Family in Qinghe City. My mother is the Patriarch of the Li Family in Qinghe City, and my father is the Patriarch of the Cheng Family. Oh, and Father also has another identity, which you know... Sect Leader of Zhenyang Sect, Chen Qingmo."
"How could this be..."
Wei Wan was completely stunned, muttering:
"Then what about Mo Sha?"
"Mo Sha is my third brother, but we donât share the same mother. I asked Father about it, but he wouldnât tell me who Mo Shaâs mother is."
Cheng Qingyu laughed and affectionately linked arms with Wei Wan:
"But Second Sister, Iâm quite happy you got Mo Sha killed, as it means Father can pay more attention to me now."
Wei Wan shook off Cheng Qingyu, "I didnât kill Mo Sha!"
"I know," Cheng Qingyu shrugged, "You just watched him get killed. It makes no difference. Anyway, I should thank you, dear Second Sister."
"You are the only one of Fatherâs children without his blood, yet youâve been the most competent, doing the most for him. Father actually values you a lot."
Wei Wan took a step back, looking at her warily, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you the main thing."
Cheng Qingyu pulled out a white jade bead from her bosom. The bead flew into the air and suddenly emitted a beam of light, shooting into Wei Wanâs forehead.
In an instant, the figure of her adoptive father Chen Qingmo appeared before Wei Wanâs eyes. He was long and elegant, but his eyes emitted a strange faint red glow as he said to her:
"Ah Ling, from today onward, your task is to protect your sister Cheng Qingyu. You must obey everything she says."
The scene then disappeared. It was an image formed by Chen Qingmoâs spiritual power entering Wei Wanâs divine sense, visible only to her.
Cheng Qingyu smiled, "Second Sister, you see? Now you belong to me."
Wei Wan remained silent.
"Speaking of which, I still have your favorite thing."
Cheng Qingyuâs palm revealed a God-piercing Whip, different from ordinary ones in that it had a faint red hue.
Wei Wanâs body trembledâthe red on the whip was Corpse-controlling Powder!
Once, Mo Sha used such a God-piercing Whip to leave countless unhealable scars on her.
"Second Sister, why are you still standing there? Take off your clothes."
Cheng Qingyuâs tone was calm as if stating something trivial, yet for Wei Wan, it was like a recurring nightmare.
Back on Spirit Corpse Mountain, Mo Sha beat her with a whip soaked in Corpse-controlling Powder in the same manner.
Mo Sha was dead, and the nightmare had finally ended.
But now, it was about to begin again.
Wei Wanâs body trembled, fists clenched, as Cheng Qingyuâs expression turned cold:
"Father said youâll listen to my orders from now on. What? Do you dare defy Fatherâs words?"
With her head lowered for a long time, Wei Wanâs body stopped trembling, and she slowly lifted her head:
"Iâve promised someone to live like a human being; I wonât listen to you any longer."
Cheng Qingyu was taken aback, then furious, "Bitch!"
She swung the God-piercing Whip towards Wei Wanâs face!
Suddenly, a flash of sword light, and the whip split into two. The Qingbo Sword hovered mid-air, rippling like water, yet sharp and dazzling.
Cheng Qingyu looked at Wei Wan incredulously, "Bitch, are you really going to defy Fatherâs orders?!"
Wei Wan said indifferently, "Chen Qingmo raised me. Iâve already repaid him with my years of effort. From now on, he has no right to interfere in my path."
Cheng Qingyu glared fiercely at Wei Wan, "Arenât you afraid Father will punish you?"
Wei Wan laughed, "Has something gone wrong with Chen Qingmoâs seclusion?"
Cheng Qingyu was stunned, her face turning ugly, "What, what did you say?"
Wei Wan stated, "My existence is a threat to his reputation. To control me, he would appear personally, but he sent you this time, which means he has his own issues. Junior Sister Cheng, our paths differ; are you still going to waste your time here?"
Cheng Qingyuâs expression shifted uncertainly, then she sneered, "Ah Ling, donât regret this!"
With that, she turned and left Wei Wanâs courtyard.
Wei Wanâs expression was calm, but a faint smile appeared on her face:
"Xiaowu, thank you."
Then she looked outside the door, "Senior Sister Su, please come in."
A plain white figure appeared at the door, Su Xin gazing complexly at Wei Wan:
"Junior Sister Wei, what did Cheng Qingyu mean just now?"
Wei Wan smiled, "Senior Sister Su Xin, itâs not that you canât understand, you just donât want to believe, right?"
Su Xin bit her lip and said loudly, "The Sect Leader is not such a person; I must ask him personally!"
Su Xin gestured, putting the half God-piercing Whip coated with Corpse-controlling Powder into a storage bag and stood before Wei Wan:
"Junior Sister Wei, I will go to No Regrets Cliff right now to ask the Sect Leader clearly. Will you go with me?"
Wei Wan snorted, "He wonât admit it, or heâll kill us both."
Su Xinâs voice was gentle yet firm, "Even if I must die, I want to see the truth."
Wei Wan stared at her blankly, finally nodding:
"Alright, Iâll accompany you."
...
Sword Tomb Peak.
Su Xin and Wei Wan stepped onto the Punishment Tier together.
This was where Sect Leader Chen Qingmoâs seclusion chamber was, at the top of Sword Tomb Peak, and the first step toward it was to ascend the Punishment Tier of over a thousand steps.
Back then, Si Minglan was tried by the Six Peaks, also treading this Punishment Tier to reach Sword Tomb Peak.
At this moment, Su Xin and Wei Wan walked this long staircase to seek the truth.
Their figures flickered, swiftly passing hundreds of steps, when suddenly, a slender and stern figure appeared before them.
"Su Xin, Wei Wan, no one is allowed to enter Sword Tomb Peak alone. Donât you know?"
Leng Jing blocked their way, looking indifferent.
Su Xin clasped her hands, "Junior Martial Uncle Leng, I wish to see the Sect Leader."
Leng Jing frowned, "The Sect Leader is in seclusion. Why would he see you? Go back and donât make Junior Sister Tantai worry about you."
Su Xin said, "Junior Martial Uncle Leng, I must see the Sect Leader today."
Leng Jing paused, surprised, "Su Xin, youâve always been gentle and steady, whatâs going on today?"
Su Xin replied, "I apologize, Junior Martial Uncle Leng, please let us pass."
Leng Jingâs expression turned cold, "Su Xin, Wei Wan, if you donât heed my advice, donât blame your uncle for being ruthless."
Su Xinâs Gentle Heart Sword appeared in her hand, "Junior Martial Uncle Leng, forgive me."