Chapter 14
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Chapter 14: Lin Fan Who Thinks He Has A Good Plan
At the critical moment, a small spatial rift appeared in front of Gu Qingqing, just large enough to absorb the incoming water arrows.
Gu Qingqing’s adaptability and mastery over her psychic core impressed even Cheng Youmeng. As one of the strongest S-rank heroes of the Hero Association, Gu Qingqing was indeed formidable. If the two were to duel one-on-one, while Gu Qingqing might not be able to defeat Cheng Youmeng, Cheng Youmeng also wouldn’t be able to restrain her.
However, with the Sea Queen Ariel on her side, the situation was different.
From their earlier cooperation, it was evident that Ariel’s abilities had some suppressive effect on Gu Qingqing’s spatial powers, effectively entangling her.
“If I can just get close…” A sharp light flashed in Cheng Youmeng’s beautiful eyes. “No matter how powerful a psychic, they can’t withstand a single strike from my sword.”
Lin Fan, who was observing from the sidelines, grew anxious. He couldn’t understand why his “harem” had started fighting.
“The problem lies with Gu Qingqing…” Lin Fan’s heart filled with resentment towards Gu Ran. “Why are you still causing trouble even after death?”
“Master Youmeng, Queen Ariel, please stop. I have a way to persuade Qingqing.”
Gu Qingqing, with her delicate beauty and Cheng Youmeng, with her youthful appearance and ample figure, were both women he had long coveted and planned to win over into his harem. Ariel, with her regal aura, was also one of his future targets.
These were all women destined to join his harem. What if they got hurt while fighting? That would destabilize the harem.
He had to stop their infighting before it escalated.
Besides, fighting over that tyrant Gu Ran was pointless.
However, the three women ignored Lin Fan’s plea and continued fighting.
Lin Fan grew increasingly frustrated. This coalition was held together by his influence. Even the Sea Clan was brought in by him, and they usually respected him. But now, because of that tyrant, they no longer heeded his words.
The combined force of Cheng Youmeng and Ariel was formidable, especially with their complementary tactics. Ariel’s water attacks were particularly entangling, leaving Gu Qingqing struggling to cope.
“The Sea Queen’s reputation is well-deserved. In this confined space, my powers are almost completely suppressed by her.”
The pervasive damp air seemed to extend Ariel’s senses. No matter where Gu Qingqing tore open a space to escape, Ariel would immediately detect her. Moreover, even Gu Qingqing’s spatial rifts couldn’t completely cut through the water, significantly hindering her movements.
Suddenly, Gu Qingqing’s expression changed as she realized her perception of the surrounding spatial coordinates was becoming chaotic.
“When did they activate the spatial disruption device?”
Cheng Youmeng noticed Gu Qingqing’s hesitation, realizing that the agents she had secretly sent had successfully restarted the spatial disruption device.
She seized the fleeting opportunity and struck with her sword.
The sword’s force was like a landslide, cutting through the spatial rift in front of her, slicing through the layers of space that had folded like shields, and appeared before Gu Qingqing.
Gu Qingqing was startled, realizing there was no way to avoid the attack.
Cheng Youmeng was a powerful martial artist with a golden core, specializing in the sword, a path focused on offense. It was said that her full-force strike could even split space itself, and now it seemed her reputation was well-founded.
“It seems I’m going to die.” Gu Qingqing let out a bitter smile.
No one in the Human Alliance dared claim they could withstand Cheng Youmeng’s full-force strike unscathed. Even though Gu Qingqing was a psychic and far stronger than ordinary people, she was still far inferior to a martial arts master.
She wasn’t afraid of death, only regretting that she wouldn’t be able to learn the truth about that year from his lips.
“I so wish you were still the brother who loved and protected me back then. If that were the case, I would give anything to get him back.”
Gu Qingqing closed her eyes, ready to face death.
Cheng Youmeng saw Gu Qingqing close her eyes and wait for death. Her sword’s momentum paused. Then, she gripped her sword with one hand, reversed the blade, and struck Gu Qingqing with the hilt.
Gu Qingqing staggered back two steps, a sweet taste in her throat as a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of her mouth. Immediately, dark blue seawater entwined around her, quickly enveloping her entirely, rendering her immobile.
“Thank you both for showing mercy.” Lin Fan hurriedly stepped forward.
To be honest, he was somewhat afraid they might actually kill Gu Qingqing. It would be such a waste for such a beauty to perish.
But it seemed his influence had worked; the two women hadn’t killed Gu Qingqing.
He was secretly pleased. By saving Gu Qingqing, she would surely feel grateful to him, bringing him one step closer to winning her into his harem.
“Gu Qingqing, look closely. He’s no longer the person he once was!” Cheng Youmeng’s chest heaved with emotion, her eyes filled with both anger and sorrow. “Perhaps he was once a good brother who would do anything to protect you. Perhaps he once cared for you deeply, but he changed!”
“He not only wants to take your psychic core, disregarding your life completely, but he also became a tyrant who slaughtered his own people. Even if you feel you owe him, even if you don’t care about your own life, what about the innocent people he killed? Have you forgotten your teacher’s teachings?”
“No matter what you’re thinking, if you want to release him, it’s an act of cruelty towards those he massacred and a betrayal of the teacher who raised you for years!”
Gu Qingqing had opened her eyes by this time. She listened to Cheng Youmeng’s words in a daze and said bitterly, “I just want to know why he left me back then, what he went through, and why he became like this. If he had some reason back then, as long as he’s willing to repent, I’ll help him make amends for his mistakes.”
“If he’s truly changed and unwilling to repent, then I’ll kill him, and then I’ll take my own life to repay him for the kindness he showed me back then.”
“Hahahaha.” Cheng Youmeng laughed as if hearing a joke. “No matter what his reasons were, the wrong has been done, and it can never be undone.”
Tears uncontrollably streamed down Cheng Youmeng’s face, her voice trembling slightly. “Amends? Can the dead come back to life? You know, back then, I had—Forget it. You’ll never know. You’ll never know the pain of losing a loved one. From the moment I learned he killed my sister, I swore to never rest until he was dead.”
At this moment, Lin Fan seized the opportunity to speak, “Qingqing, I understand you. I know you’re someone who repays kindness, but the kindness he showed you was repaid when he tried to take your psychic core. How can someone like that continue to be your brother?”
“Besides, if you want to know what happened to that tyrant later, you can keep watching. His memories are still being extracted, so we can continue to see.”
“Moreover, although he named the foundling Gu Qingqing, that baby might not necessarily be you. You were too emotional earlier and may have forgotten—non-blood relatives can’t fuse with psychic cores. If he tried to take your psychic core, it must be because he could fuse with it, so he must be your blood relative. This means you don’t match the baby girl in the light screen.”
As long as the tyrant’s crimes were revealed, Gu Qingqing would surely change her mind.
Seeing Gu Qingqing wavering at his words, Lin Fan believed his plan was succeeding, and a smile crept into his heart.