Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration) - Chapter 154. Becoming Cultivation Partners? The Spiritual-Roots-Excavated Kind (6)

“Everyone from the Void Sect, I’ve brought your Sect Leader back,” Shen Wan pointed at Yin Jue, who lay face-down on the ground, his hair disheveled, robes tattered, looking every bit like a beggar in a wretched state. “Come quickly and check on Sect Leader Yin’s condition. Who knows who ambushed him? For several days now, Sect Leader Yin hasn’t been able to move or speak. The situation is truly concerning.”

Xie Yunfu nearly burst out laughing but managed to contain herself, having gradually adapted to Shen Wan’s shamelessness over the past few days.

“Indeed, Sect Leader Yin doesn’t look well at all. If we hadn’t kindly brought him back, who knows what might have happened to him?”

“Oh? Aren’t you going to come and receive Sect Leader Yin?” Xie Yunfu’s mocking tone caused the Void Sect members’ faces to change repeatedly. They couldn’t defeat these two, and so many people were watching. The pair kept insisting they had kindly brought Yin Jue back, infuriating the sect members to the point of spitting blood, yet they could do nothing about it.

Finally, the elders sent people down to receive Yin Jue.

“I think you’d better bring a stretcher,” Xie Yunfu kindly suggested. “Sect Leader Yin can’t walk on his own. You’ve all come down on flying swords. Surely you don’t intend to hang him from your sword hilts like we did? I don’t mind, and if you don’t mind either, that’s fine too.”

The other onlookers were laughing so hard their stomachs hurt.

This Xie Yunfu, along with some unknown witch, had dealt with Yin Jue so harshly, yet the Void Sect didn’t dare do anything to them.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to, but that they had sent so many people earlier and still couldn’t defeat them.

In the end, Void Sect disciples hurriedly brought out a stretcher and carried the motionless, blood-seeping Yin Jue away.

Yin Jue’s robes were tattered as if they had been scraped against something, and his face was covered in scratches.

Seeing this, everyone immediately imagined the scene.

Could it be that they had flown too low earlier, dragging Yin Jue through bushes and undergrowth on the way back? If so, it wasn’t surprising that Yin Jue’s face was covered in various messy scratches.

Tsk, how pitiful. A great Sect Leader so humiliated, his face completely lost.

“Now that Sect Leader Yin has been returned, we’ll take our leave. No need to thank us, as they say…” Before Shen Wan could finish, Xie Yunfu continued, “When you see injustice, draw your sword to help. We couldn’t bear to see Sect Leader Yin fall into the hands of villains and lose his life. No need to thank us.”

Then, the two jumped onto their flying swords and slowly departed. No one dared to stop them.

Stop them? Hadn’t they seen how miserably Yin Jue had been treated? Who would dare to stop them?

“Those two witches are too much!”

Shortly after Shen Wan and Xie Yunfu left, with the Void Sect and onlookers still present, the Void Sect’s Grand Elder stepped forward. “Everyone, Xie Yunfu and that unnamed witch have gone too far. They’ve so thoroughly humiliated our sect today. Who knows if they might target you next? So, why don’t we join forces and together…”

Before the Grand Elder could finish his suggestion to “eliminate these two witches together to prevent them from harming the world,” the various major sects shook their heads and turned to leave, not giving him an ounce of face.

Though Xie Yunfu was terrifying and ruthless, she never harmed those who didn’t provoke her. They weren’t fools. The Void Sect simply couldn’t handle these two witches themselves and wanted to drag them down to fight and take the fall for them.

Were they that stupid? Did they really think their brains had turned to mush, that they’d do something so thankless? Did they expect them to believe such obvious attempts at sowing discord?

“Everyone, everyone, please don’t leave. Won’t you hear me out?” The Void Sect Grand Elder’s beard quivered in anger, his face a picture of anguish and frustration. “If you don’t listen today, when those two witches bully you in the future, don’t regret it! If we don’t eliminate them, you’ll all suffer!”

“Not listening, not listening. I’d be a fool to listen to you, you old codger.”

“Yeah, this old fellow wants to trick us into working for free again.”

“Besides, Xie Yunfu and that green-clad miss haven’t done anything to us. Why should we invite trouble?”

“That’s right. Anyone who’s made it in this cultivation world knows that even though Xie Yunfu is a demonic cultivator, she’s known for distinguishing between grudges and favors. If you don’t provoke her, nothing will happen.”

“Hah, if we really believed that old codger, we might get slapped to death by Xie Yunfu.”

“We can’t beat her, so why go to our deaths?”

“I think the old codger wants to implicate us unfairly. He thinks since they’ve lost face, he should drag us down too.”

“No, I think the old codger knows he can’t win and wants our help.”

“How stupid. Is that how you ask for help? Not doing it, not doing it.”

……

To be honest, the main reason these sects wouldn’t move against Xie Yunfu was that there was no benefit in it, and they’d only offend her.

As they say, with a great enough reward, brave men will come forward. If the benefits were sufficient, countless people would rush to kill Xie Yunfu, regardless of the consequences.

“Grand Elder, shouldn’t we have the alchemists check on Cousin’s condition?” Lan Wanling was very worried. She had initially rushed forward joyfully but seeing Yin Jue’s wretched and ugly state, so unlike his former handsome self, she hadn’t approached. Instead, she stood to the side, eyes brimming with tears as she called out, “Cousin, who exactly harmed you? Was it those two, Xie Yunfu and the other one?”

In fact, everyone suspected that this whole affair was orchestrated by Shen Wan and Xie Yunfu solely to humiliate Yin Jue and even the Void Sect.

As for the reason, if it wasn’t that the Void Sect had inadvertently offended them, then Yin Jue must have offended them.

Mainly, Xie Yunfu’s principles led them to believe that the Void Sect must have provoked them first.

“Wanling, don’t worry. Sect Leader Yin will be fine.” The speaker was the man who had been standing beside Lan Wanling, showing great concern for her. Seeing this, Yin Jue nearly spat blood again.

While he was away, that scoundrel Chu Qing had gotten close to his cousin again.

Chu Qing sensed Yin Jue’s expression and smirked faintly, glancing at him. “We should indeed thoroughly examine Sect Leader Yin’s condition. He can’t move or speak now. Who knows what happened or if he can be saved.”

Hearing this, both Yin Jue and Lan Wanling were stunned.

Indeed, several days had passed, and Yin Jue showed no signs of recovery. He still couldn’t speak or move, like a wooden puppet. Would he ever recover in this lifetime?

Yin Jue saw that not only was Lan Wanling pondering this question, but the entire elder council was as well. He was so angry his chest felt like it would explode.

In the end, they still took him inside. No matter what, everyone thought they should try first.

If it didn’t work, they’d think of other methods.

Because they needed to treat Yin Jue, the Void Sect temporarily had no time to cause trouble for Shen Wan. Thus, they didn’t know that after leaving the Void Sect, Shen Wan had opened a shop: Spirit Root Emporium.

Cultivators lived long lives and had seen many strange things. But they had never encountered someone selling spirit roots.

At first, no one believed anyone would sell spirit roots.

Later, out of sheer curiosity, they couldn’t resist entering to take a look. The shop was simple and small, with no items on display. On the counter was a sign that read: Spirit Roots Sold Here.

Next to this sentence was a small line of text: Only premium spirit roots sold. Installation included.

In a short time, many people learned of this and came to see for themselves, but no one intended to buy. It wasn’t that they didn’t want premium spirit roots – who wouldn’t? But this seemed like an obvious scam, and the shopkeeper was that green-clad witch from before.

As for Xie Yunfu, she had parted ways with Shen Wan after leaving the Void Sect that day.

Though Shen Wan felt a bit reluctant, she thought there was plenty of time ahead. This was just their first encounter with her wife; there was no need to rush.

On the third day after opening the shop, someone finally came to ask Shen Wan how much the spirit roots cost.

“I don’t accept spirit stones for my spirit roots,” Shen Wan said, sitting in a chair with her small chin resting on her hand. “If you want to buy a spirit root from me, you only need to make two vows to the heavens.”

There had always been people observing in the shop. Hearing Shen Wan’s words, everyone was confused yet intrigued.

Could there really be such a good deal, getting a premium spirit root without using spirit stones?

The person who came to buy a spirit root from Shen Wan was a small boy. He had arrived with heavy steps, his face very pale.

Those with some understanding could see that the boy was injured, likely quite seriously, though he tried to hide it. Later, someone recognized the boy. He was said to have the lowest-grade mixed spirit root, an eldest son of a certain family.

Unfortunately, because of his mixed spirit root, even as the eldest son, he had no status in the family and was only bullied.

Hearing by chance that someone was selling spirit roots, and having just been humiliated again, he brought all his savings here to try his luck. Even if his spirit stones weren’t enough, he planned to ask the shopkeeper for credit. Worst case, as long as he could get a premium spirit root, he was willing to sell himself to the other party.

He only needed to succeed in cultivation, go back and take a breath, and return the bullying to those who had mistreated him. He had long since lost any sense of dignity, so he cared about nothing else.

However, he hadn’t expected that when he offered to buy a spirit root, the shopkeeper would say she didn’t want spirit stones, only requiring two vows.

For others, no matter what vows were required, they would likely consider carefully.

But for him, they were just vows. As long as he could get a spirit root, even if it were ten vows, he would abide by them for life, never breaking them.

“May I ask what vows I need to make?” the boy’s voice was a bit low, tinged with excitement and anticipation. His previously dull eyes now held a spark of light.

Shen Wan said, “The first vow is that you must not ally yourself with anyone from the Void Sect.”

Not allying with them covered a lot – not joining them, not cooperating with them, and not helping them for any benefits.

“The second vow is,” everyone craned their necks as Shen Wan continued, “in the future, whenever you see Yin Jue, you must beat him up. If you can’t win, run away. If you can win, beat him.”

With these words, everyone once again confirmed that this green-clad witch indeed had a personal grudge against Yin Jue.

“Well, do you dare to make these vows?”

The vows here were very effective. They would take effect even before the heavenly tribulation. The heavens particularly favored cultivators who kept their word. Those who broke their vows might find them fulfilled by the heavens one day.

“Just make these two vows. If you break them, your spirit root will rot.”

Hearing this, everyone shuddered. This curse was too vicious. Breaking the vow would rot the spirit root. Truthfully, no one had ever made such a vow before.

But the boy didn’t hesitate. He immediately made the vows.

“Alright, come here. Installation is included,” Shen Wan glanced at him. “What kind of spirit root do you want?”

“I want a fire spirit root. Do you have one?” His family specialized in fire spirit roots. A premium fire spirit root was beyond his wildest dreams.

Shen Wan’s eyes lit up. “I have plenty of fire spirit roots.” She took out a jade box. The people outside wished they were giraffes, able to stretch their necks and see clearly inside. “I remember Yin Jue also has a fire spirit root, a premium one at that.” Shen Wan looked up with a smile. “This one is also premium, boy. I look forward to you beating up Yin Jue in the future.”

The boy’s lips twitched. He hoped it was true.

If it was, he’d specifically ambush Yin Jue on the way to the Void Sect and beat him up. Whenever he had time, he’d go and give him a thorough thrashing. He’d make sure she was satisfied.

Shen Wan installed the spirit root for the boy in front of everyone.

Her method was very rough. She directly sent her consciousness into his body, extracted his mixed spirit root – the boy let out a muffled groan, cold sweat breaking out on his pale forehead – then Shen Wan’s consciousness sent the new premium spirit root in.

The boy groaned again, causing the onlookers to instinctively cover the area where their spirit roots were located, feeling a phantom pain.

“Go on now. It’s installed. Don’t worry, there won’t be any side effects.”

Her cheap master had tried it long ago. As long as it was a spirit root she had grown, there wouldn’t be any problems installing it in others. Moreover, that jade slip had left a failsafe. If those who used her grown spirit roots tried to deal with her, she would instantly sense it and be able to greatly restrain them.

Come to think of it, her cheap master was truly a genius to come up with such a technique.

Shen Wan’s business wasn’t great, but there were always those with bad luck, born with mixed spirit roots and living difficult lives, who wanted to come and try.

Buying spirit roots without using spirit stones, only needing to make vows, was very friendly to those who had no other options.

However, anyone with even slightly better spirit roots was unwilling to try for now.

Those who had bought spirit roots were under everyone’s observation. If there were no problems, they also wanted to get one.

Who wouldn’t want a premium spirit root?

Meanwhile, things weren’t looking good at the Void Sect.

They had invited many alchemists, but none could cure Yin Jue.

Now, Lan Wanling was crying while watching over Yin Jue, but the bedridden Yin Jue was furious.

Because, although Lan Wanling was crying over him, upset at the result, why was she crying in Chu Qing’s arms?

The two were hugging and embracing in front of him, as if he didn’t exist?

As for the Grand Elder, he had already sent messages to various major sects, using Yin Jue as an excuse to deal with Shen Wan. In truth, his real motive for targeting Shen Wan was coveting the premium spirit roots in her possession.

Such a big matter, he naturally knew about it.

This had been going on for over half a month, and those who had previously purchased spirit roots hadn’t experienced any problems.

Now, many people were going to buy spirit roots from Shen Wan, and the Grand Elder couldn’t sit still.

Moreover, he didn’t believe that this time those sects could remain uninvolved and aloof.

Shen Wan was busy installing spirit roots for many people every day.

Although more and more people were buying spirit roots, there were basically no disciples from major sects.

After all, these vows still had an impact on them.

One day, Shen Wan heard someone enter and asked without looking up, “What kind of spirit root do you want? Do you know the rules here?”

“I’m not buying a spirit root.”

A familiar voice rang out. Shen Wan immediately looked up to see Xie Yunfu wearing a blue dress, stepping in gracefully in the embroidered shoes she had given her.

It was dusk, and the last rays of sunlight streamed in, making Xie Yunfu look like a fairy descending from heaven.

“Miss Xie, are you just passing by or did you come to see me?”

She must have come to see her.

Xie Yunfu walked in quickly, lightly leaped up, and sat directly on the counter, looking down at Shen Wan with a smile. “Of course I came to see you. Do you know what a commotion you’ve caused?”

“How big?”

“Although no one in the cultivation world knows your name, everyone calls you the Spirit Root Miss. There’s not a soul who doesn’t know about you now.” Xie Yunfu reached out and patted Shen Wan’s face. “Right now, many sects are heading this way. They’re likely coming to snatch your spirit roots. Be careful.”

“Did Miss Xie come specially to inform me?”

Xie Yunfu’s gaze fell on the doorway, and she chuckled softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “I was just passing by.”

“Oh…”

Didn’t she say earlier that she came specially? Well, no need to undermine her wife’s act.

Passing by was fine too. It was pretty much the same thing.