Free Web NovelChapter 235: Chapter 135: Duanmu Qing (Part 2)
As long as it wasn’t the kind of suppression that spanned multiple great realms, she could more or less hear something.
Every time she heard the malice and those disgusting thoughts from the people around her, Qingqing felt extremely repulsed, even physically nauseous.
Even the lowly servant girls and those who outwardly seemed very sympathetic towards her, actually harbored all sorts of dark thoughts, even wishing for her early death, which left her feeling chilled to the bone.
So Qingqing became more and more isolated in her life, except when forced by Yao Yufei to attend various ceremonies that the Saintess must host, and the punctual monthly "tribute," she hardly ever stepped outside.
Gradually, the innocent and lively little girl she had been became a hideous and dirty adult in her own eyes. At the same time, her personality grew increasingly proud, extreme, gloomy, and reclusive.
She would vent her anger at any moment within the sect, like a beast that had been caged for too long and whose nature had twisted, continually banging its head against the bars of its cage, refusing to stop even when bloodied.
She sought every opportunity to provoke Yao Yufei, opposing her in everything, as if goading her to kill her.
Due to Qingqing still having precious value to exploit, naturally, Yao Yufei wouldn’t harm her excessively. Even when she caused a ruckus, this woman hardly got angry.
Perhaps in Yao Yufei’s eyes, her daughter’s tantrums were just laughable, farcical struggles.
There were whispers within the sect suspecting that the Saintess was not Yao Yufei’s biological daughter at all but a wild child she had picked up from outside.
Of course, it was also possible that she was the child born of Duanmu Qing and another woman, which might explain Yao Yufei’s cruelty towards her.
However, Qingqing knew very well that she was indeed her biological daughter, carrying her blood in her veins, which only made Qingqing hate this woman all the more.
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In short, this situation persisted until the end of last year.
Every year, Qingqing racked her brains to escape this cage, but every attempt ended in failure.
When Yao Yufei told her with her own mouth that she was allowed to go down the mountain for training and to attend the Hundred Flowers Feast, she almost thought this woman was toying with her, trying to give her a glimmer of hope before plunging her into despair.
Thus, at first, Qingqing didn’t believe it at all, until Granny Yinhua escorted her out of the sect and reminded her to be cautious when traveling alone, leaving her bewildered as she descended the mountain.
On the first day, she was cautious and paranoid, thinking that everyone she met might be out to catch her.
On the second day, she hid everywhere, trying to avoid any possible informants in the shadows. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
On the third day, she started to eat and drink freely but remained ready to run at any moment.
On the fourth day, she began to believe that this time the woman hadn’t deceived her and even bought a bunch of trinkets she liked.
On the fifth day...
Qingqing didn’t know how Yao Yufei managed to persuade those Supreme Elders; she only knew that she was free!
That day she cried for a long time, secretly vowing to hide in a place that woman could never find.
Of course, once she calmed down, Qingqing dismissed this ridiculous idea.
With Yao Yufei’s character, she likely feared that her continuous antics would disrupt the monthly tribute and hinder the growth of the demon fetus, so she gave her a taste of sweetness to motivate her to "fulfill her mission" upon her return.
With the power of the Li’an Demon Sect, Qingqing had a hard time imagining where she could hide to avoid being found by them.
Once she understood this, she wasn’t particularly discouraged; she just made sure to enjoy this precious, rare "free time."
Gradually, Qingqing found a new hobby, which was "fleecing the fat sheep."
As the Saintess of the Demon Sect, she certainly wasn’t short of these external possessions, but what she received from the sect was Yao Yufei’s charity, whereas what she snatched herself brought a completely different sense of achievement.
After a few successful attempts, Qingqing was quite pleased, looking at the array of treasures in her storage ring, finding a rare sense of satisfaction.
In this way, after a few months of pleasant life, Qingqing’s originally extremely gloomy personality showed some improvement, and she gradually became a bit more cheerful.
One day, she roamed into a market called "Shanhai Square" and unexpectedly discovered an interesting fat sheep.
He was lecherous, shameless, and vulgar, a fool with a lot of money who enjoyed teasing her; but he would also amuse her, take her to watch plays, buy her tasty treats...
As Qingqing was lost in thought, a smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of her mouth. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Until an old voice came from afar, breaking her illusion.
"Ah, Saintess, thank goodness you’re safe. Ever since you left the sect on your own, this old one has worried day and night, fearing that those hypocrites of the righteous path would harm you."
"Fortunately, the heavens have blessed you. Now that I see the Saintess is hale and hearty, this old one can finally rest easy."
Qingqing’s eyes showed a hint of disgust as she looked up, only to see an old man with white hair and a white beard, exuding an immortal aura, riding a splendid white deer, flying towards her with his entourage.
This person was the Supreme Elder of the Demon Sect, Shouxuzi. Although he came from a demonic background, his attire and demeanor were like that of a worldly immortal, his hypocrisy unparalleled.
As Shouxuzi approached, Granny Yinhua and Ten from the entourage saluted him.
Not only did Shouxuzi possess the power of the seventh realm, but he also held considerable prestige within the sect. He even allied with the other Supreme Elders, subtly opposing Yao Yufei, the acting Sect Leader, making him not someone to be underestimated.
