Hearing Xiao Yan's words, which were dripping with sarcasm, Qing Tan's expression became visibly unnatural. She truly had been thinking that way. In fact, in her mind, she should have left with those people more than ten years ago. It was only because she had to take care of Lin Jing that she had dragged herself through these years. Now that the Yimo had been eliminated and Lin Jing had someone she could rely on, she could finally leave without worries.
"If you're really so eager to die, there's no need to make things complicated. I can help you right now. And after I kill you, I'll send that niece of yours down to keep you company too, so she won't be all alone up here. Look, I'm even helping reunite your family—isn't that generous of me?" Xiao Yan snorted and said with a smile.
"You wouldn't dare!" Qing Tan immediately snapped, unable to stay still after hearing Xiao Yan actually threaten to kill Lin Jing.
"Why wouldn't I dare? You don't think I'd kill her just because she's my disciple?" Xiao Yan sneered. "Besides, I'd be doing her a favor. If you really die in front of her, she'd be in unbearable pain. I'm just saving her from that suffering. Even if she found out, she'd thank me for it."
"You…"
"If there's nothing else, then please leave. If you're dead set on dying, go find a spot and do it yourself. Before you die, make sure you dig graves for you and your precious niece. I'm not interested in burying you two." Before the furious Qing Tan could respond, Xiao Yan cut her off coldly. "Or better yet, just lie down in the grave yourselves and bury each other. Saves me the trouble."
Qing Tan was seething with rage, but due to Xiao Yan's terrifying strength, she dared not lash out.
She knew full well he was saying all this just to provoke her and erase her suicidal intentions. But even so, she didn't dare to gamble on it. She had already experienced his ruthless methods firsthand—if she really went and tried to kill herself, Xiao Yan just might carry out every one of the threats he made.
In truth, Qing Tan's guess was entirely correct. Xiao Yan really did think that way. And that thought was growing stronger by the second. Although he had some goodwill toward Lin Jing, if Qing Tan really went ahead and took her own life, Xiao Yan would absolutely kill that girl without hesitation. It wouldn't even faze him—it wouldn't be the first time he did something like that.
Qing Tan had already made her plans. As long as Lin Jing left with Xiao Yan, she would stay behind and leave a letter for her. That way, even if Lin Jing came back and couldn't find her, she'd only think Qing Tan had gone into seclusion. She wouldn't be too worried. But Xiao Yan's words had now completely exposed her intentions, leaving her caught in a dilemma with nowhere to retreat.
"But… if you really want me to take Lin Jing to my world, it's not impossible. I just have one condition." Just as Qing Tan was about to leave, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up. Seeing the suspicion in her eyes, he said one word at a time, "I want you to come with me."
Among all the women he had met so far, Qing Tan's strength was only second to Hun Dai'er in her past life. And that's without counting her Yin Cold Force. If that were included, she'd probably be even stronger. With such formidable power and a personality that made her easy to manipulate, Xiao Yan certainly wasn't going to let her slip away. No matter what, he had to rope her into working for Starfall Pavilion.
"You… You want me to go with you?" Qing Tan was startled. Remembering the things that happened in the illusion realm, she couldn't help but have an absurd thought—did this guy just want her body?
"Of course." Xiao Yan nodded. A free laborer like her? How could he possibly let her go?
Although they were technically talking about the same matter, their thoughts were on completely different tracks. Xiao Yan was already thinking like a shrewd boss, planning how to squeeze as much labor from her as possible. Meanwhile, Qing Tan thought he was going to overpower her and drag her away to—
"Fine, I agree. But you must treat Jing'er well." Qing Tan gave Xiao Yan a fierce glare. In her eyes was a trace of bitterness, a touch of sorrow, and a numb resignation.
"She's my disciple. Naturally, I wouldn't let her suffer." Xiao Yan felt her gaze was a little strange. He hadn't even started exploiting her yet, so why was she already looking at him so wistfully? Still, his plan had succeeded, so he didn't dwell on it and just let her continue imagining whatever she liked.
What baffled Xiao Yan even more was that just the day after she left, Qing Tan announced that she would adopt Lin Jing as her daughter. She even held a formal banquet. As Lin Jing's teacher, Xiao Yan had no choice but to attend what he saw as a completely unnecessary ceremony.
After all, even though Qing Tan and Lin Jing were technically aunt and niece, in reality, they were no different than mother and daughter. The only thing missing was the title. Since their relationship was already like that, Xiao Yan felt there was no need for a ceremony. Everyone knew the truth, and after more than ten years of calling each other that way, why bother changing it now?
Xiao Yan couldn't understand it, and he didn't want to. This was their family matter, and he didn't need to interfere. Maybe Qing Tan had changed her mindset and decided not to die after all. Whatever she was called—"aunt" or "mother"—she still had to follow him back to the Dou Qi Continent and work for him like a proper lackey.
As for Lin Jing… well, she was just the bonus accessory in the deal.
Of course, Xiao Yan had no idea that Qing Tan's bizarre actions, which he found baffling, were actually all part of a well-thought-out strategy. Her intention was to stop Xiao Yan from making any advances—even though Xiao Yan had never once thought about it.
Right now, all Qing Tan could think about was how to matchmake Xiao Yan with Lin Jing. She even seriously considered whether she should drug the two of them to make it happen. As long as they got together, she'd become Xiao Yan's mother-in-law. Not only would she gain the upper hand in seniority, but she could also finally end any of his untoward thoughts about her.
In her mind, no matter how shameless Xiao Yan was, he wouldn't possibly make a move on his own mother-in-law, right?
Sadly, she had overestimated the moral standards of the Wrathful Demon Saint. If he really had any moral standards, he wouldn't still be walking around with a reputation as a full-blown loli-con. Let's not even get started on Queen Medusa, one of his harem members, who still called him "Father"...
If Xiao Yan ever did develop some inappropriate thoughts toward Qing Tan, her status as "mother-in-law" wouldn't be a deterrent at all. In fact, it might be a bonus. But unfortunately, Qing Tan didn't know that yet. And by the time she realized it...
…it would already be too late.
(End of Chapter)
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