Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 161 Mess 2.0
Nalan Yanran didn't know how to describe the relationship between herself and the woman in front of her.

On the surface, the two seemed to be both teachers and friends. In fact, since she joined the Yunlan Sect, he had spent much more time with her than with his teacher.

She knew the other person's true appearance, which was much younger than what he showed now. In terms of age, he was perhaps only a few years older than her. The two of them could be said to be true peers.

Coupled with her calm demeanor when dealing with people and her charming and playful attitude towards herself, Nalan Yanran was still a little confused about the special treatment she received.

She is like the mountain wind of the Yunlan Sect, moody and seemingly without any rules to follow, but in fact, she has hidden rules, rolling up layers of clouds and waves to cover up the strange secrets hidden underneath.

Nalan Yanran was a little frightened, but she couldn't suppress a strong curiosity in her heart.

"Elder Shuang, the elders' meeting that Great Elder Yun Ling mentioned earlier was actually fake, right?"

After a long silence, Nalan Yanran whispered.

Hearing Nalan Yanran's question, Hun Ruoruo tilted her head with a surprised expression.

"Hey, Young Sect Master Yanran was able to guess it. It really makes me look at her in a different light."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes, but she finally said, "Great Elder Yun Ling said earlier that it was the teacher who sent him to invite you. However, from what I know about him, he would definitely not take the teacher's words to heart, let alone carry out the order himself."

"Pfft, can this be considered a reason? It's too inadequate. What if the elders' meeting is so important that he has to come and invite me?" Hun Ruoruo giggled and said as if to find fault.

Nalan Yanran shook her head. "If my previous guess was just a random guess, the sparring session between you and the teacher on the training ground directly confirmed what I was thinking."

"The teacher has never seen you."

"Then the so-called elders' meeting naturally ceased to exist. Yun Ling must have had other motives for what he said at the time, right?"

As soon as the words fell, they were drowned out by the whistling wind. Only the clenched white jade hands made an extremely subtle crisp sound, as if they were cracking the joints of their fingers hard.

"How impressive! Young Sect Master Yanran, besides your cultivation, even your character has become much stronger than before. It's hard to imagine that you are the same person as the unruly young lady who ran to the Xiao family to break off the engagement two years ago."

After a while, crisp clapping sounds were heard, and Hun Ruoruo exclaimed in disbelief, her praise evident in her words.

Although he did not admit it directly, this action was undoubtedly the best proof of Nalan Yanran's guess.

Nalan Yanran looked into those eyes that were as calm as the abyss. It was terrifyingly quiet and there was not a trace of surprise.

It was like a puppet being manipulated, and because of a loose part, it took a step in the wrong direction.

It will neither arouse concern nor attract much attention.

Because it's harmless.

Nalan Yanran finally understood where the strange feeling in her heart had come from.

The other party never took her seriously from the beginning to the end, but deliberately put on an appearance of a very close relationship in the eyes of outsiders, and even in the eyes of Nalan Yanran herself, which was so false as if it was a dream.

Anything can be faked, except a fake relationship. It's like a cake with a rotten core. No matter how sweet it looks on the outside, it can never get rid of that indescribable smell, which is weird and disgusting.

It can't be hidden.

Nalan Yanran took a deep breath and said unwillingly, "The elders' meeting is fake. I don't care because I never knew what your purpose was. But why... why is even our relationship fake?"

"You helped me cultivate, helped me heal Grandpa, were you just using me?!" As if she hadn't expected Nalan Yanran to react so violently, Hun Ruoruo shifted her body and said aggrievedly but matter-of-factly, "I told you from the beginning that this was a consensual deal, and you agreed to it. Why do you take it so seriously now?"

"Hypocritical woman!"

Nalan Yanran gnashed her teeth and said, "With your status and strength, what could I possibly have that you would value? Don't tell me that the reason you trained me and helped me become stronger was all for your Third Young Master, so that I could be his sharpening stone?"

The matter was exposed. At this time, Nalan Yanran was so angry that she spoke without thinking. She just vented the unwillingness and resentment in her heart. Even Hun Ruoruo felt a little puzzled when she heard it.

This Miss Nalan is really too good at making associations. I don’t know who she learned this from.

However, the situation is pretty much as she said.
The fundamental reason why Hun Ruoruo helped Nalan Yanran become stronger was to take advantage of the name of cultivation to take the opportunity to inject the reversal formation into her body. However, in addition to this, she really didn't want Nalan Yanran to be defeated too quickly.

Calling her a whetstone was an exaggeration. Hun Ruoruo only hoped that when Xiao Yan arrived at the Yunlan Sect, the competition would not end before she had even fought a few rounds. It would be ridiculous if her plan was stranded before it could be implemented.

In line with the principle of not telling lies, Hun Ruoruo nodded obediently and admitted frankly,

"Yes."

At this time, Nalan Yanran had vented her inner emotions and gradually calmed down. Thinking back to her previous careless words and the other party's seemingly honest admission, she felt irritated and embarrassed and didn't want to believe even a word of it.

She muttered, "Seriously, what is your purpose? If a woman like you really just wants to teach him a lesson, there should be plenty of ways, right?"

Hun Ruoruo's eyes flickered as she asked, "What does Young Sect Master Yanran think?"

"I can't guess your purpose, and there's no need to guess. If you won't tell me, then I'll wait until the three-year agreement is reached and defeat Xiao Yan fairly and ask him clearly. The answer will then be revealed, right?"

Nalan Yanran had already guessed the other party's Tai Chi-like words, and simply stated her purpose lightly.

Hun Ruoruo smiled, showing an expression of noncommittal, and did not answer her.

In fact, she had already laughed out loud in her heart.

Wait until the three-year agreement ends?
This silly and stupid young lady really can't understand anything. By the time the three-year agreement is over, the Yunlan Sect will probably have been destroyed by her. What can she ask Xiao Yan about her purpose?
What's more, that guy was just someone she used. He was completely kept in the dark and only thought the three-year agreement was a small matter. It was impossible for him to know her true thoughts.

Dou Zong's soul and soul order are what she really covets!
Once she obtained information about Zhongzhou from the guardian-level soul order, there was no need for her to stay in this weak little place in the Northwest Territory. Nalan Yanran probably would never see her again in her lifetime.

After all, the relationship with Xiao Yan, the back-up, is already quite solid. It would be enough to send him resources occasionally to maintain his favorability, right?

Thinking of this, Hun Ruoruo leaned against the pavilion, looking gracefully at Nalan Yanran who was about to leave. She couldn't help but jokingly said, "Young Sect Master Yanran, are you leaving now? You just made such a bold statement a while ago, but you've already slacked off in your cultivation. You can't possibly beat the Third Young Master."

"In order to obtain the elixir, the teacher once owed Uncle Gu He a favor. I heard that she will be going on a long trip soon, so I plan to accompany her for the next two days."

Nalan Yanran ignored the other party's teasing, stood up without looking back, and spoke as she walked.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Hun Ruoruo's face suddenly froze.

Elixir, Far Gate, Ancient River
She seemed a little too proud, and almost forgot something important.
Feeling something was amiss, Hun Ruoruo called out to Nalan Yanran, asking with some hope, "Wait. Where is she going?"

Nalan Yanran turned around and looked at the slightly stiff flawless face with some surprise. After recalling for a moment, she said a familiar place name.
"The Great Tagore Desert."

(End of this chapter)