Chapter 134: Chapter 102: Tearing Off the Mask

Qingqing was obviously trying to trick Gu Haitang; she knew that if she asked directly, not only would Chu Xuan not answer, but her favorability might also decrease.

This matter was probably a secret in his heart, one he wouldn’t want to mention to outsiders.

Unless... Qingqing was willing to trade secrets sincerely, revealing her own secrets to Chu Xuan first; only then might he speak.

Seeing that Gu Haitang wasn’t fooled, her eyes rolled, and she came up with another plan in an instant.

"Sister Gu, aren’t you curious?"

"In Chu Xuan’s heart, the Primordial Monarch Taixu should be a very important figure. Don’t forget the upcoming Hundred Flower Banquet, the Monarch will also be present."

"When the two meet, if any accidents happen, it would be too late for regrets."

Gu Haitang frowned, "What nonsense are you talking about? Is every woman supposed to have a romantic relationship with Chu Xuan?"

"What kind of otherworldly senior is the Primordial Monarch Taixu? The relationship between her and Chu Xuan is only that of mentor and disciple."

Qingqing wasn’t annoyed, she just smiled and said, "Don’t be hasty, I’m only making bold assumptions to seek careful verification."

In reality, Qingqing didn’t believe that the emotionless, single-mindedly focused Primordial Monarch Taixu would have any emotional entanglement with a junior like Chu Xuan.

In Qingqing’s mind, the Monarch should be pure as ice and clean as jade, reigning supreme over all cultivators like the Frost Snow Goddess.

According to what Lan Cai’er said before, Chu Xuan had once served her as a scripture-copying child for three months?

Honestly speaking, Qingqing was quite envious of him receiving such a privilege and wished to learn more about the Monarch from Chu Xuan.

She continued to persuade, "Look at Chu Xuan’s previous demeanor, he rarely has that indifferent expression, right?"

"I think the relationship between the two isn’t just as simple as a three-month companionship."

"Perhaps back then, the Primordial Monarch Taixu didn’t see any extraordinary qualities in this scripture-copying boy. Once the time was up, she sent him down the mountain."

"Unexpectedly, upon seeing him at the Hundred Flower Banquet today, he has grown so outstanding, so dignified, she might want to take Chu Xuan back with her?"

"By then, with Chu Xuan’s admiration for her, he might really leave with her. Will you follow him?"

"Even if you chase after him, can you catch up?"

"In short, in the face of foreign ’threats,’ I think we should sincerely cooperate; otherwise, Chu Xuan will fall into the hands of another woman and be completely taken away."

Qingqing didn’t hesitate to spout nonsense to achieve her goal, and the more she spoke, even she felt it was a bit too outrageous.

She felt a little guilty towards the Primordial Monarch Taixu deep down, thinking:

I’m not deliberately arranging rumors about you; it’s just that this stubborn woman is unyielding, and I have no choice but to try to intimidate her a little.

But what Qingqing didn’t expect was that Gu Haitang didn’t refute much, instead looking somewhat worried.

Wait, you actually believe that?

Unlike Qingqing, the "outsider," Gu Haitang knew more about Chu Xuan’s past, especially the way he looked desolate in the forest, which she still remembered.

In Gu Haitang’s view, the Monarch was unlikely to have special feelings for Chu Xuan, but what if Chu Xuan did for her?

It’s not an impossible event. After all, a noble being like the Monarch, too beautiful and dazzling, might make a young heart momentarily uncontrollable, which is understandable.

Perhaps the reason Chu Xuan got his cultivation abolished, expelled from the sect, was that the Monarch realized this disciple harbored inappropriate feelings for her.

Thus, she would be so decisive, using such an extreme method to shatter the disciple’s illusions.

This might explain all the mysteries that have been surrounding Chu Xuan.

The more Gu Haitang thought, the more worried she became, fearing that her speculation might become true. By then, what Qingqing said could indeed happen.

After all, Chu Xuan was indeed outstanding. What if the Primordial Monarch Taixu regretted her heavy-handedness upon seeing him again and was willing to give this disciple another chance?

If the Monarch brought Chu Xuan back to her side, he would undoubtedly follow her without hesitation, right?

Then, would the engagement between me and Chu Xuan still be possible?

The Primordial Monarch Taixu always acted alone and had never allied with any force; she probably wouldn’t need this so-called engagement, would she?

No, no, what I should worry about isn’t this; if Chu Xuan returns to the Land of the Far North with the Monarch, I won’t be able to complete the family’s assigned task, right?

Yes, this is my concern; the family’s will is the top priority. Even for the sake of the family, I can’t just stand by and watch this happen.

Finally thinking it over and over, Gu Haitang decided to reveal some truths to Qingqing.

The reason was simple, even though this demoness superficially looked like she fancied Chu Xuan, with ulterior motives, at least for now, she hadn’t shown her true colors and was still willing to keep up her disguise.

Thus, the two temporarily stood on the same ground and should indeed point their spears outward, just like when they teamed up to exclude Lan Cai’er before. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

So in Qingqing’s surprise, Gu Haitang slowly said, "Chu Xuan, I’m afraid, wasn’t just a scripture-copying boy for three months. He was also once the Primordial Monarch Taixu’s personal disciple."

Qingqing found it unbelievable, "That’s impossible, right? The Monarch is a figure who has been famous for many years, never heard of her taking a disciple, let alone a male disciple."

"No, listen to me..." Gu Haitang shared parts of the information she had with her "good sister," or rather "temporary ally," in friendship.