The improved female villains regained their memories.

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"The Goddess election, especially towards the end, is the biggest test of public opinion and popular support," Song Xingtian said. "Yang Pingsheng will only be sent in for investigation, at most his reputation will be damaged, but he won't suffer any real losses. But if you show up at this time, it's hard to say, after all, no one knows about your past relationship with Yang Pingsheng."

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"Qihao," his mentor said earnestly, "the Divine Cult can communicate with the Heavenly Dao, and its envoys are not to be offended. Since he wants you to hand it over, then hand it over."

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"Ning'er, you must know that not everything in this world will go your way."

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"Qihao, not everything in this world will go as planned."

Yes, nothing in this world goes perfectly.

In my youth, I always thought I was the best in the world, running wild and spouting wild words, but in the end I was defeated because I didn't know how to toast properly.

In middle age, one's sharpness is concealed, and the youthful arrogance is gone. One has learned humility and to bow one's head. One knows that if one wants to advance further, one must learn, understand human relationships, and play mind games. But in the end, one is defeated by one's family background.

In old age, after exhausting one's entire life, looking back, one realizes that even after a lifetime of effort, one still hasn't reached the other person's starting point.

There are still so many things left undone, and so many lofty ambitions yet to be realized.

As you enter society, the will of society begins to erode your own will, so nothing in this world will always go as you wish.

but--

"So what if it's a religious sect? I absolutely cannot hand over Qingtian."

"There is always a way out. As long as I risk my life, I will always be able to fight my way out."

Song Qihao roared inwardly.

“Father, I understand everything you’re saying,” Song Panning said respectfully, but a resolute flame slowly burned within her. “However, I still want to do it.”

"Ning'er, you..."

"If the inspector arrives tomorrow, I will step forward to protect him, regardless of whether Yang Pingsheng is willing to be my follower or not. At the very least, I will make my stance clear."

“The Inspector General has the power to supervise, and even as your father, I must temporarily avoid confrontation.” Song Xingtian pondered for a moment. “Generally speaking, the Inspector General wouldn’t be so resolute, but I’m afraid that the other party might concede some benefits, causing the Inspector General to make things difficult for you in person.”

"Then let's go."

Song Panning put down her teacup.

"I will not back down."

There are difficulties, and there are also unpleasant things.

But how can we bow down to these things and bury our own will?

Have you not heard the ancient poem that says: "Clinging firmly to the green hills, its roots firmly planted in the broken rocks. A thousand blows and ten thousand strikes cannot break its strength; it stands firm against the winds from all directions."

"A true man has principles; he knows what to do and what not to do. Hunger and hardship cannot defeat me, so what do these things matter? As long as I can keep justice, as long as I can have justice by my side, what does it matter if I marry a woman I don't love?!"

Song Qihao made up his mind.

“Father, these things are nothing. If I back down today because of this difficulty and give up the most important person to me, then in the future, I will give up my principles and my bottom line for greater difficulties. Perhaps in your eyes, this is nothing, but in my eyes, it is not like that. This is not a question of whether there is any actual loss. Yang Pingsheng is my man. Even though we haven’t been in contact for so long, he is still my man.”

Song Panning stood up, facing her father directly for the first time, and said in a firm tone that brooked no compromise:

"Even if the inspector comes tomorrow, or even if the temple's controller comes, he cannot take Yang Pingsheng away."

Chapter 238 Tit for Tat

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Yang Pingsheng took a bite of the crisp wild fruit, and juice splashed everywhere.

The goddess election has reached its climax starting today.

First, the old goddess will parade out of the temple today, and then meet with the seven goddess candidates. After the meeting, she will announce her abdication and hand over the stage to the seven goddess candidates. Next, the seven goddess candidates will compete to eliminate the new goddess.

"The goddess has arrived."

"Okay, I'm coming."

Because he was an earth immortal, his fellow immortals treated him very politely, letting him eat fruit whenever he had free time. Only now that the goddess has arrived did she kindly remind him.

Yang Pingsheng responded as he ran towards both sides of the street with his weapon in hand.

The crowd surged forward as the goddess's procession drew closer. During this time, Yang Pingsheng cautiously asked the system, "Will Song Panning really come?"

“She definitely will,” the system said with certainty. “This guy is just like her ancestor; once he makes up his mind, he will never waver. She has long regarded you as her person, and nothing and no one can shake her heart.”

"Is that so..."

"Just wait and see, the net of Heaven is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it. Look, the inspector is here."

Sure enough, ahead, the crowd stirred, and a group of people riding wolf demons charged straight toward Yang Pingsheng.

The mountain city is inhabited by demons, but most are kept in captivity by the temple. Generally, only those who serve in the temple have tamed demons as helpers; otherwise, even large families are not allowed to keep demonic beasts. One of the characteristics of the inspectors is that they travel with wolf demons, which can be considered their identifier.

The crowd parted to make way, and the head inspector looked at Yang Pingsheng and asked, "Are you Yang Pingsheng?"

Yang Pingsheng looked up, his face calm: "It's me."

"I am the temple inspector. I suspect you of having an affair with the candidate for goddess. Please come with us to the temple for investigation."

These words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.

This news is absolutely explosive.

It's worth noting that Yang Pingsheng's breakthrough to Earth Immortal at such a young age, coupled with his rejection of invitations from several potential goddess candidates, was already quite eye-catching. Now, the rumors of his affair with these goddess candidates, whether true or false, are enough to provide the onlookers with plenty of juicy gossip.

Not to mention, Yang Pingsheng's fiancée was Lin Wanjun.

"Having an affair with a candidate for goddess, doesn't that mean..."

"Could it be Miss Wan Jun?"

"Impossible, our Wan Jun is a woman of impeccable character, she would never do this at such a critical moment..."

The crowd was noisy and gradually grew into a commotion.

The head inspector frowned and shouted with his spiritual energy, "Silence!"

People around him quickly backed away, and no one dared to speak loudly anymore. Only then did the head inspector raise his head and look at Yang Pingsheng again, waiting for the other party's decision.

Yang Pingsheng sighed, threw down his weapon, and stretched out his hand.

"I'll go with you."

Before the words were finished, a woman's voice rang out loudly.

"stop!"

The crowd parted to make way, and surrounded by her entourage, Song Panning shouted, "Stop it!"

The head inspector looked up and saw Song Panning arrive. He was secretly pleased, but he suppressed his emotions and bowed to Song Panning with a cold face: "Miss Song, the inspector is currently handling a case. If you have anything to report, you can go to the temple's inspection office."

“I won’t stop the Inspector from handling the case.” Song Panning looked at him calmly. “I’d like to ask you what he did that requires you to arrest him at this time.”

“Someone has accused him of having an affair with the candidate for goddess,” the inspector said, bowing slightly. “We need to take him back for investigation now.”

"Which goddess candidate was he having an affair with?"

“This…” The inspector paused.

Song Panning sneered: "You don't even know which goddess candidate he's having an affair with, yet you're already coming to take him away?"

“Miss Song, please calm down,” the inspector said. “That’s precisely why we need to ask him to go back and investigate.”

"What a joke! You don't even know which goddess candidate she's having an affair with, yet you want to take her back for investigation?" Song Panning then sneered. "What if I don't allow it?"

"Miss Song... are you trying to obstruct the Inspector's work?"

“Yang Pingsheng is my follower.” Song Panning’s words were startling, causing a huge uproar. “According to the regulations, you have no right to take him away.”

The crowd erupted in uproar again.

However, Song Panning, who was at the center of the storm, didn't care at all. She turned to look at Yang Pingsheng and smiled, "Right?"

"Hurry, hurry, say it according to the script."

The system's voice urged him in his mind. Yang Pingsheng smiled helplessly and said, "Yes."

"How is it?" Song Panning looked at the Inspector.

The inspector laughed: "If Yang Pingsheng is your follower, then we naturally have no right to detain him at this time, but the necessary investigation is still necessary."

"You mean, she might be having an affair with me?" Song Panning asked expressionlessly.

"It's not impossible."

"How dare you!" Song Panning's attendant immediately cursed, "You slander a candidate for Goddess without any evidence. Can you bear the crime of that?"

Song Panning pressed down on her attendant, signaling her to keep quiet, but her eyes were cold as she looked at the inspector in front of her, like a venomous snake.

However, the inspector remained unperturbed, still smiling as he said, "Miss Song, you know that if he were your follower, your suspicion would undoubtedly rise to the top."

Here it comes; the difficulties that Song Xingtian mentioned yesterday have arrived.

Song Panning stepped forward, pulled Yang Pingsheng aside, and shielded him behind her.

Yang Pingsheng whispered in her ear, "Something's not right. It seems like the inspector is after you. If things get really bad, I'll go back with them."

"No need," Song Panning replied calmly. "Leave it to me."

After saying that, she raised her head and looked calmly at the inspector: "He is now my follower. I will definitely not hand him over to you. If you want to investigate, feel free to come and investigate. I don't care."

The inspector was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "I understand what Miss Song means. Brothers, let's go."

Having received the benefits and now that his goal had been achieved, he naturally didn't dwell on it any longer.

Whether Yang Pingsheng is guilty or not is never important; what matters is the current situation and whether it can spark endless speculation among the public.

As expected, this incident immediately sparked a media storm targeting Song Panning.

When did these two get together?

"Unbelievable! Was Miss Wanjun cheated on?"

"Is it true or false that they've had an affair? Hiss..."