Chapter 2180 - 2176: Unwilling to Be Used

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Long after, the black and red light in Ye Fan’s eyes seemed to have faded a bit, but at this moment, Ye Fan still seemed to have lost his soul.

Xi He and the other women did not know what had happened to Ye Fan, and just as they were puzzled, Ye Fan had already left the Pan Gu secret realm, once again nowhere to be found.

"What’s exactly wrong with the young master?" Sang Yuan asked anxiously.

"I don’t know!" Xi He appeared very exhausted. She had spent considerable cultivation in helping Ye Fan, yet she felt like she hadn’t truly aided Ye Fan in any way.

"Ye Fan must be mad again now. He left the secret realm, lured by the power of the heavenly tribulation. Ghosts know what he’s gone through." Xuan Nu, standing nearby, spoke scornfully, "I’d say it’s eight or nine out of ten that Fu Xi is playing tricks behind his back."

"If you suspect Fu Xi, you can go kill him, but don’t attack Fu Xi behind his back, it doesn’t mean anything!" Xi He said, "No matter what the master has gone through now, we must help him all the way, that’s what we should be doing. I’m leaving the secret realm now to find him!"

After saying this, Xi He left the Pan Gu secret realm, and Xuan Nu followed suit.

Only Sang Yuan was left standing there, and after a while, she seemed to have lost her strength.

"Why do I have to gain the trust of the young master, but it’s so complicated!" Sang Yuan’s eyes suddenly sparkled as if she thought of someone, Zhao Tianya.

When she appeared before Zhao Tianya, Zhao Tianya was still cultivating in a basement. Upon seeing Sang Yuan, Zhao Tianya spoke angrily, "How long are you going to keep me imprisoned here?"

"I owe you no explanation!" Sang Yuan said, "Previously, the young master... that is Ye Fan, encountered some changes again. He has already left the Pan Gu secret realm and disappeared to god knows where!"

"Then how is he...?" Although Zhao Tianya had always denied any relation with Ye Fan, she now spoke with concern.

Sang Yuan shook her head and said, "Ye Fan is bewildered by the power of the heavenly tribulation. This time, he suddenly left the Pan Gu secret realm before the fourth round of tribulation. Finding out his current situation is not easy. Xi He and Xuan Nu have already gone out to search. You just need to do one thing for me now, complete your cultivation, help me if you can, and other matters don’t concern you!"

"Would you really be so kind as to let me cultivate? Only a fool would believe your words. Don’t try to fool me with such tricks; I won’t buy it." Zhao Tianya spoke resolutely, displaying a disdainful attitude, trying to overshadow her opponent with her own aura.

"Do you still have any choice? You’re in my hands now, subject to my manipulation. Whatever I want you to do, you’ll have to comply obediently. You are strange; one moment you cooperate, the next you change your face and spout nonsense." Sang Yuan said.

"How do I know what you’re plotting and what trap you’re setting for me? Besides, would you have me do something that doesn’t benefit you? As they say, it’s wise not to harbor harmful intent, but to be cautious of others. This simple truth, I understand; you better clarify the pros and cons in advance, or I might change my mind at any time, ruining your plans, and that would be a shame." Zhao Tianya became smug, seemingly gaining some leverage to negotiate with Sang Yuan.

"I didn’t expect you’d resort to this. In the past, I underestimated you. So you aren’t dumb after all. It’s easier to cooperate with smart people; we can directly talk terms without wasting breath." Sang Yuan laughed with a chuckle.

This time, Zhao Tianya felt uneasy; Sang Yuan is indeed not a simple opponent. She seemed to hold the initiative, while Zhao Tianya was very passive. "You want me to cultivate, not to kill someone, right? Want me to take the blame while you reap the benefits, achieving your goal and earning Ye Fan’s trust."

"Stop imagining things. Focus on your cultivation. Dwelling too much slows down your progress, prolonging your captivity, making it harder to see your precious daughter." Sang Yuan said.

"Shameless, threatening me with my child; you can do such things. Ye Fan will never like someone like you." Zhao Tianya became agitated, losing her resistance upon thinking of her child, becoming hysterical.

"Shut up. My matter with Ye Fan is none of your concern. Don’t mention Ye Fan in my presence, or you’ll regret it." Sang Yuan said harshly, her hand clenched into a fist, ready to erupt, glaring at Zhao Tianya fiercely.

"Have I touched a nerve? Your heart is so dark, scheming with malice, what man will like you? Not even Ye Fan." Zhao Tianya completely disregarded Sang Yuan’s near losing control, becoming more proud with each word. Suddenly, surrounded by a red light, it felt like countless dark claws seized her throat tightly. She couldn’t breathe, shout, or move, waves of cold rushed through her body, close to meeting death. She wanted to see what’s happening, but her eyelids wouldn’t obey; try as she might, she couldn’t open them. Her inner fear paralyzed her from resistance, only hearing Sang Yuan’s vicious voice beside her, "Only this way can I shut you up. Continue disobeying, and I’ll have something more vicious. Dare to mention Ye Fan again, and I’ll make you wish for life and death in vain."

Zhao Tianya was thrown hard to the ground. She looked up at Sang Yuan powerlessly, "This is all you can do, using cultivation to make others obey; truly pitiful, a soulless monster."

With her anger vented, Sang Yuan calmed down a bit. Seeing Zhao Tianya weakly lying on the ground, she felt a sense of accomplishment like punishing a servant. Even if Zhao Tianya was tough-lipped, she couldn’t withstand her magic. "A feeble wretch, speaking is useless, couldn’t protect you. The taste of having your throat seized isn’t great, right? You dare to negotiate with me with your cultivation; you’re still too green. You’d best comply as I’ve said, it won’t benefit you, but it won’t harm you either."

Zhao Tianya glared at Sang Yuan with hatred, unable to say anything, only hoping Ye Fan could rescue her soon, escaping the manipulation of this female demon, punishing this monster severely. She also hoped her child could hide wisely, never being caught. She wished to endure all the hardships herself.

But she also knew, all these roots were caused by herself, and for now, she must face Sang Yuan, this almost devilish woman, alone.

"Being used by you, I won’t be resigned. The day my cultivation surpasses yours, I’ll dismember you, regardless of how Ye Fan protects you." Zhao Tianya said angrily.