Chapter 494: Chapter 494: The Sole Mistress of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect

"Cheng Ruonan, I never expected that you would disregard your own life for this boy."

Qian E had a smile on his face, but that smile was chilling.

"Back then, in order to get you into dual cultivation, I let you pick any man from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, but none of them caught your eye. Now, after knowing this boy for just a few days, you’re already so infatuated. Truly unexpected."

Cheng Ruonan raised her eyes to look at the person on the platform. He wasn’t wearing a mask but showed an extremely ugly face. However, she recognized him by his attire and voice—it was the Sect Leader.

Seeing the shock in Cheng Ruonan’s eyes without any disdain, Qian E felt quite satisfied. At least not everyone despised his appearance.

"Sect Leader, I betrayed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, kill me, but I beg you to spare Yang Cheng."

Cheng Ruonan’s beautiful eyes were full of pleading.

If someone had to die today, she was willing to die in place of Yang Cheng.

Moreover, she was well aware that if Yang Cheng survived, he would protect her sister and avenge her parents.

The semi-conscious Yang Cheng heard this and felt a stirring in his heart. He never expected Cheng Ruonan would go to such lengths for him.

Qian E was also taken aback, then sneered, "Haha, you’re indeed infatuated! Actually, I saved you back then because I found you beautiful. I had intended to keep you by my side as a companion, but you refused dual cultivation, so I chose Ziyan."

"Upon finding out you betrayed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, I wanted to cut you into pieces, but seeing your face, I couldn’t bear it. So, I can give you a chance to repent."

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope appeared in Cheng Ruonan’s eyes.

"Kill Yang Cheng, and I will let bygones be bygones. Stay by my side, and I will cherish you even more than Ziyan. You will be the only mistress of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. How about it?"

After Qian E finished speaking, he stared at her, waiting for her answer.

Cheng Ruonan’s expression suddenly froze. Although she didn’t despise his appearance, she didn’t want to become his woman either.

But if she refused, both she and Yang Cheng might die here.

As she was torn with hesitation, a familiar voice suddenly reached her ears.

"Ms. Ruonan, don’t be afraid, I have a way to deal with him."

Startled by the voice, Cheng Ruonan quickly turned around and saw Yang Cheng still in a faint, but the voice was clearly his.

"Don’t look, it’s me, Yang Cheng. I’m using True Qi to communicate with you, they can’t hear it."

Cheng Ruonan looked up at Qian E; indeed, he showed no reaction. He couldn’t hear Yang Cheng’s voice.

"During dual cultivation, our True Qi merged, so I can communicate with you using True Qi. Now, to defeat the Sect Leader, the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl must be destroyed."

Just as Yang Cheng finished speaking, Qian E’s impatient voice reached her ears: "What are you considering? Even if you don’t agree, Yang Cheng must die. But if you kill him with your own hands, I will spare you."

"This is your last chance. Choose wisely."

Cheng Ruonan pressed her lips together, not really listening to him, but focusing on Yang Cheng’s voice.

"I possess the Pure Yang Dragon Physique, and my blood can nullify the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl, so you should act as if you’re killing me and spread my blood on the pearl."

Cheng Ruonan’s brows furrowed with panic. "No, I can’t bring myself to do it."

"You’re not really killing me, just acting in front of him. Just avoid the heart, even a deep wound I can heal."

"This is the only way. Now it’s up to you. Once the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl is destroyed, I’ll kill him immediately."

Yang Cheng had just discovered the way to destroy the pearl, feeling overwhelmingly excited.

Fate hasn’t abandoned me!

Luckily, I possess the Pure Yang Dragon Physique, giving us a great chance to turn the tides.

Cheng Ruonan calmed down, nodding. "Fine, I can kill Yang Cheng, but you must promise not to harm those women anymore. I will stay in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and serve you, but I can’t be trapped here."

"If you don’t agree, I’d rather die than harm Yang Cheng."

She had to set some conditions; agreeing too easily would raise suspicion.

"Alright! Do it now."

Qian E looked as if he was enjoying the show. In his understanding of Cheng Ruonan, she likely wouldn’t do it, maybe just a delaying tactic.

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Ruonan plunged a dagger into Yang Cheng’s chest.

With a squelching sound, Qian E’s eyes widened in disbelief. "You...you really want to kill him?"

Seeing the blood gushing from Yang Cheng’s chest wound, Cheng Ruonan’s eyes reddened, her voice trembling, "I’m sorry, Yang Cheng, I’ll take care of your family."

Tears fell one by one, and she couldn’t help but sob.

The dagger was suddenly pulled out, blood spurted again, and Yang Cheng’s body went stiff, collapsing to the ground, his face as white as paper, looking lifeless.

"As expected of someone from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, you’re ruthless."

Qian E sighed, a bit disappointed. He initially intended to keep Yang Cheng for the Skin Changing Technique, but didn’t expect Cheng Ruonan to kill him for real.

A dead person couldn’t be used for Skin Changing, what a pity.

Cheng Ruonan knelt on the ground, seemingly saying goodbye to Yang Cheng, while in fact she was collecting his blood.

"Yang Cheng, Yang Cheng! Are you alright?"

Using True Qi communication, she urgently called out.

"I’m fine! It’s just a small wound, now it’s up to you."

Yang Cheng’s voice was very relaxed, finally allowing Cheng Ruonan to breathe a sigh of relief.

"I won’t let you down."

Cheng Ruonan stood up, her delicate face pale, indicating she had suffered a huge blow.

Seeing her heartbroken appearance, Qian E felt pleased and reached out to her proactively.

"Ruonan, you’ve done well. As long as you’re willing to serve me, you can have half my position."

Qian E truly liked Cheng Ruonan, but since she was previously unwilling even unto death, he angrily deceived her into cultivating with the Qi Gathering Technique.

Cheng Ruonan used the Qi Gathering Technique to harvest True Qi while he awaited her to reach a certain realm to then seize her True Qi. Now, he couldn’t bear to kill her.

Staring at the man’s terrifying face on the platform, Cheng Ruonan’s expression remained calm. She slowly walked up and grasped his hand.

Qian E smiled contently, that face looking even more hideous.

He preferred the aloof beauty of Cheng Ruonan over the seductive Ziyan, finding it more satisfyingly conquering.

"Sect Leader, since from now on I am the mistress of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, can I see the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl?"

At this moment, Cheng Ruonan suddenly spoke up.