You Promised an Empress, but You Turned Her into a Female Demon? - Chapter 7

"You Promised an Empress, but You Turned Her into a Female Demon? - Chapter 7: Luo Girl Takes the First Step Toward Blackening"

Chapter 7: Luo Girl Takes the First Step Toward Blackening

Su Ye arrived at the entrance of the Cultivation Tower.

The Elder Yan, who had just been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and smiled warmly at Su Ye. Clearly, he was aware of what had transpired earlier but chose not to intervene.

"Qing Huan, the eighth floor is open. You may proceed directly."

"Thank you, Elder Yan."

Su Ye gave a slight nod before stepping into the tower.

Behind him, the disciples of Xuan Yin Holy Sect were left staring at each other in bewilderment, their eyes wide as they whispered among themselves while watching the departing figure of Luo Qinghuan.

"Although Senior Sister Luo isn't as soft-spoken as the rumors suggest, this version of her is... unexpectedly cool..."

...

"All right."

"Luo girl, your Big Brother Ye is logging off now. From here on, it's up to you." After reaching the eighth floor, Su Ye relinquished control of the body back to Luo Qinghuan.

"Log... off?"

"What does that mean?"

Luo Qinghuan blinked in confusion.

"It means I'm returning control of the body to you," Su Ye explained casually, a mischievous glint flashing in his eyes. "Next time you want me to take over, remember to shout, 'Big Brother Ye, please log on!' Come on, practice it once."

"Bi... Big Broth—"

Luo Qinghuan opened her mouth but couldn't bring herself to say it. Her face turned redder and redder as embarrassment overwhelmed her.

Because...

It was too humiliating!

"Haha!"

Su Ye burst out laughing, deciding not to tease her further.

"Stupid Su Ye!"

Realizing she'd been teased, Luo Qinghuan gritted her teeth and stamped her foot in frustration. Though the presence inside her was clearly extraordinary, his behavior was often inappropriate—like a thug or shameless bandit.

"Junior Sister Luo?"

At that moment—

A surprised male voice echoed from within the eighth floor. A handsome young man dressed in green approached, his eyes lighting up when he saw Luo Qinghuan. He flashed what he believed to be a charming smile and greeted her.

"Junior Sister Luo, what brings you to the Cultivation Tower today?"

"Brother Lin?"

Luo Qinghuan raised her gaze, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

"Who is he?"

Su Ye's voice rang out in her mind.

"This is Lin Yue, a disciple of Tian Sheng Peak in Xuan Yin Holy Sect. He's considered one of the sect's prodigies." Luo Qinghuan mentally explained.

Xuan Yin Holy Sect had eight peaks in total, and she belonged to Frost Sword Peak.

Upon hearing this, Su Ye nodded silently and said nothing more.

"I wonder why Junior Sister Luo has graced the Cultivation Tower today?"

Seeing that Luo Qinghuan hadn't responded, Lin Yue assumed she hadn't heard him clearly and repeated his question with a light laugh.

"On a whim, I decided to come," Luo Qinghuan replied softly.

"I see."

Lin Yue feigned understanding, then smiled. "However, today is my opportunity to break through to the Holy Emperor Realm. Perhaps Junior Sister Luo could do me a favor and leave for today?"

"Leave?"

Luo Qinghuan was taken aback.

"Yes."

"Junior Sister Luo, you're known for your kindness. Surely you wouldn't refuse such a small favor?"

Lin Yue chuckled lightly.

...

As these words left his mouth, Luo Qinghuan's brows furrowed slightly, and a troubled expression appeared on her beautiful face.

Earlier that day, before coming to the Cultivation Tower, Su Ye had instructed her to take the Spirit Gathering Pill. Its effects would last only five hours. If she left now, wouldn't it waste the pill Su Ye had painstakingly refined?

"Junior Sister Luo, is something wrong?"

"Today's cultivation is extremely important to me. Surely you wouldn't be so cruel as to watch me fail to break through?"

Seeing Luo Qinghuan's silence, Lin Yue pressed harder.

Everyone in the sect knew that although Luo Qinghuan possessed extraordinary talent, her gentle personality made her easy to manipulate.

After all—

Though the spiritual energy on the eighth floor was abundant, it was still limited. Competing with someone like Luo Qinghuan, whose talent far surpassed his own, left Lin Yue feeling uncertain.

"Familiar words."

From within the soul space, Su Ye crossed his arms and sneered.

Your cultivation is important?

And mine isn't?

But he didn't speak up.

Instead, he decided to observe how Luo Qinghuan would handle the situation. After all, his goal was to gradually change her, to slowly blacken her heart—not to do everything for her.

"Brother Lin..."

At that moment—

Luo Qinghuan's clear, cold voice rang out.

Her body trembled slightly, her teeth biting down on her red lips as if struggling against something.

"Is this... the so-called Innate Pure Saint Body at work?"

Meanwhile—

Su Ye frowned.

Through his vision, he could clearly see dazzling white light radiating from Luo Qinghuan's slender frame. The light resembled chains, binding her entire body.

Whenever she tried to speak, the light grew brighter, obstructing her.

Clearly, the Innate Pure Saint Body was exerting its influence.

"Damn restrictive physique."

Witnessing this, Su Ye cursed inwardly.

Sigh.

With this thing in play, it seemed Luo Qinghuan wouldn't easily overcome the chains anytime soon.

Su Ye sighed.

Just as he prepared to take over again—

Crack!

Suddenly, Su Ye heard the faint sound of a chain breaking. Though subtle, it was unmistakable.

Simultaneously—

Luo Qinghuan's hesitant yet resolute voice rang out.

"Brother Lin."

"Your cultivation... what does it have to do with me?"

Her face flushed red, her heart pounding wildly.

This was the first time she had spoken to someone like this.

But at the very least, she had done it.

Hehe.

That jerk Su Ye would definitely be surprised, right?

"Pfft..."

However—

As she proudly congratulated herself—

Su Ye's barely contained laughter erupted.

This girl was trying to imitate him, but her clumsy, adorable demeanor lacked any real bite. It was utterly devoid of intimidation.

Still, it didn't matter.

At the very least, she had taken the first step.

[Luo Qinghuan has taken the first step toward blackening. Reward: Divine Rank Technique—Swallowing Heaven Devil Art. Can devour essences to strengthen oneself!]

[Invest now?]

Within her mind—

The system's voice echoed.

"Oh?"

"A Divine Rank technique?"

"Swallowing Heaven Devil Art?"

"This is quite the prize."

Su Ye raised an eyebrow. Originally, he had planned to teach her an Emperor Rank technique at an appropriate time. After all, as a Great Emperor-level cultivator, the techniques he possessed were far superior to what Luo Qinghuan currently practiced.

But—

Now that the system had rewarded her with a Divine Rank technique, there was no need for him to offer a lower-tier Emperor Rank technique.

However, he didn't choose to invest immediately.

Hearing Su Ye's stifled laughter in her mind, Luo Qinghuan's already crimson face turned even redder, steam rising from her head. Ignoring Lin Yue, who stood frozen in shock, she fled deeper into the eighth floor.

"This..."

"Was that really something Junior Sister Luo said?"

"My cultivation... what does it have to do with you?"

Lin Yue stood rooted to the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He had never expected the usually kind-hearted Junior Sister Luo to speak to him so harshly and coldly. He struggled to accept it.

If he succeeded in breaking through to the Holy Emperor Realm, it would benefit the entire sect. How could it have nothing to do with her?

"Junior Sister Luo, you..."

Unwilling to let it go, he chased after her.

"Scram."

However—

She suddenly turned around.

Her once clear but naive eyes turned icy cold, filled with frost and indifference. With a single glance, Lin Yue felt as though he had fallen into an icy abyss, frozen in place and unable to move.

With that, she continued deeper into the eighth floor.

"Su... Su Ye, why did you suddenly take over?"

"Why waste time with trash like him?"

Su Ye shook his head.

"Luo girl, listen carefully. Next time you encounter someone so shameless, trying to morally coerce you, just tell them to scram."

"Oh~"

Luo Qinghuan nodded thoughtfully.

"But what if he doesn't scram?"

"Then it's even simpler."

"Kill him."

"Huh?"

The girl blinked her beautiful eyes, looking both confused and panicked.

...

Lin Yue remained frozen in place for a long time before finally snapping out of it. Watching the retreating figure of the white-robed beauty, his expression darkened further.

"So what if her talent surpasses mine? What gives her the right to act so arrogantly?"

"Hmph!"

"Since you insist on staying—"

"Don't blame me for resorting to other methods, Junior Sister."