The Xíng Family patriarch and Yu Weifeng clearly never expected to witness such a scene.
"What are you all doing, have you been bewitched by this demon woman?"
The Xíng patriarch released the oppressive might of his Nascent Soul, shaking the hearts and organs of the crowd.
But against all expectation, not a single person stood up.
They still remained prostrated at Yao Ranran's feet.
Qin Lüsha looked up at Yao Ranran with worship in her eyes, secretly marveling. The Xiānzhǔ had not even used any charm arts, yet these people behaved so obediently. If she learned a little of such techniques, would that not force the entire crowd, including the elders of Wuxiang Sect, to kneel?
Xiao Rong placed his hands on his hips proudly. "You fools, have you not figured it out yet? My Boss is the Eastern Wilderness Xiānzhǔ, the entire Eastern Wilderness is her territory!"
The Xíng patriarch's pupils shrank as he glared viciously at Yao Ranran. "Do not think I do not know that the Eastern Wilderness is embroiled in war. You escaped to the Central Domain to stir up chaos, and now you want to trick your way into gaining a foothold here, is that it?"
Yu Weifeng hesitated as he looked at Yao Ranran, then glanced at the Xíng patriarch's expression.
Should he claim Yao Ranran as his daughter here and now, then seize that supreme spiritual vein?
If only that cursed Xíng family had not come along. Unfortunately, this patriarch was just as domineering as his sister Xíng Rui, never allowing him to act alone.
As Yu Weifeng's thoughts whirled, the venomous voice of the Xíng patriarch reached his ears.
"Yao Ranran is nothing more than a lowly illegitimate child. Yu patriarch, will you continue letting her make a fool of herself here? Why not join me and capture her back to the clan at once!"
Yu Weifeng met his gaze in surprise, and in the patriarch's eyes he caught a fleeting glimmer of greed and threat.
Xiao Rong was furious. "Do not insult my Boss! What illegitimate child? My Boss is Heaven's own child, a true and rightful Fairy!"
Yao Ranran froze for a moment.
Was Xiao Rong saying she was a child born of Heaven itself? Did that not carry the meaning of being Heaven's chosen daughter?
Qin Lüsha stepped forward, her enchanting eyes instantly turning to ice.
"With us of Suohong Tower here, you dare show disrespect to the Xiānzhǔ?"
"And me as well." Lu Ziqian's face was cold as he shielded Yao Ranran.
Yu Weifeng's eyes narrowed, then suddenly turned toward Tang Qianqing, sect master of Miaoyun Sect, who seemed detached from the matter.
A flash of inspiration struck him. If he could drag Miaoyun Sect into this, then the Xíng family would never so easily take that supreme spiritual vein.
If he worked harder to keep Yao Ranran alive, exploiting her bond with her mother to deceive her, he could seize that spiritual vein. By then, the Yu family would be able to suppress the Xíng family at will.
Thinking so, Yu Weifeng made a quick decision. He cupped his hands toward Tang Qianqing with a smile.
"Sect Master Qing, Ranran is indeed my child. We had some disagreements before, but now she comes here with so many helpers. Even so, I only wish to bring her back safely. May Sect Master Qing grant me this small wish as a father, help me stall these reckless ones, and let me take her home?"
He spoke with deep sincerity, even letting his eyes glisten with what seemed like pleading tears.
After a period of meditation, Yue Qingsu had fully regained his clarity of mind.
"Our Wuxiang Sect is willing to join you in fighting this demon woman and that tree spirit! Yu patriarch, with us of Wuxiang Sect present, there is no need to trouble Sect Master Tang!"
Yu Weifeng hesitated but still wished to involve Tang Qianqing.
The Xíng patriarch blocked him, laughing arrogantly. "With Elder Yue here, where is the need for Miaoyun Sect? Elder Yue, let us capture them all alive at once!"
Yue Qingsu shook off the supporting hand of the Wuxiang Sect hall master. "Good. Yao Ranran, that traitor, should have been purged from our sect long ago!"
Ignored by all, Tang Qianqing suddenly smiled, radiant as a blossoming flower.
"Elder Yue, Patriarch Xíng, Patriarch Yu, you say Miaoyun Sect need not act. But you are mistaken."
Her words, soft and melodious, flatly denied their discussion.
The Xíng patriarch cast her a scornful look. "Sect Master Tang, there is no need to force yourself. Even if you wished to act, our two clans would not share the spoils with you."
Tang Qianqing covered her mouth with a laugh. "I never wanted your spoils. What I want… are your heads."
In the blink of an eye, she lashed out. Her whip struck fiercely, instantly wrapping around the head of the hall master beside Yue Qingsu. Blood sprayed as she wrenched it free, holding it aloft in her palm.
"You… you… Tang Qianqing, are you mad?!"
Yue Qingsu's eyes widened in shock.
Never had he imagined Tang Qianqing would dare behead a hall master of Wuxiang Sect before his very eyes!
This was no less than Miaoyun Sect declaring defiance, seeking to provoke war with Wuxiang Sect.
Both the Xíng patriarch and Yu Weifeng stared in disbelief at the lifeless eyes of the hall master, as gasps and cries erupted among the crowd.
"Miaoyun Sect's sect master has betrayed us! Do they mean to slay Wuxiang Sect and steal the antidote to the miasma?"
"The miasma antidote?" Tang Qianqing sneered. "If I wanted it, why would I need to rob Wuxiang Sect? As long as the Eastern Wilderness Xiānzhǔ wills it, our disciples of Miaoyun Sect shall never again fear the miasma."
Yu Weifeng froze in shock.
Yue Qingsu seemed to realize her meaning, veins bulging at his temple as he raged. "No wonder Miaoyun Sect has always remained beneath Wuxiang Sect. You fool, to actually believe the lies of this demon woman!"
Yao Ranran frowned slightly. Did they truly think she was a mere ornament, incapable of speech?
"Whether I am a demon woman, perhaps this ghost here knows best."
She secretly drew out the black tower. Amidst the swirling black mist, a human figure slowly appeared.
"Fairy, spare me! I dare not defy you again. Please, I beg you, do not torment me any longer. I would rather die, I no longer wish to live!"
An Mingqi groveled wretchedly on the ground, knocking his head over and over toward Yao Ranran.
The crowd fell silent.
She had driven him to the point where life itself was unbearable. If this was not a demon woman, then who was?
Yao Ranran coughed lightly, then kicked An Mingqi. "Turn your face toward them. Show them who you are."
His frail soul was kicked rolling several times, until he finally looked dazedly at the familiar faces below. Trembling, he shrank back under Yao Ranran's feet in fear.
"Is that not An Mingqi?"
At a single glance, everyone of Qingshui County recognized him.
An Mingqi wanted to hide his face, but under Yao Ranran's oppressive aura he could only remain exposed, curling into himself in shame.
"So An Mingqi was still in Fairy's hands!"
Meng Xiangxiang pointed at him in astonishment. "That is him, the black-robed lackey. He was the one who poisoned the old well with red tea toxin, entrapping all who entered Qingshui County!"
An Mingqi lowered his head in guilt. "I am sorry everyone, I only did it to survive…"
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After Killing Dao Partner, the Villainess Becomes the Demon Ancestor has officially gone through the book vetting process and is now available on my profile! So far, I've translated 100 chapters, and my impression? This novel is pretty solid.
The beginning is packed with schemes, like layers being built up and peeled away one after another. It's more about scheming than fighting at first. Then from chapter 100 onward, the scheming runs really deep. You can't just set it aside and only look at the fight scenes. The level of intrigue is almost on par with Gōngdòu (宫斗), the "Palace Fight." That kind of scheme-driven tension and pacing is super rare in xianxia, which makes this novel feel really fresh. Of course, the fight scenes are also well written.
I think it's good overall, though the author's writing in the early chapters can feel a little stiff or awkward at times, mostly because it focuses on Yun Qingyue's intelligence and intricate intrigues. I get what the author wanted to convey, and I polished it a bit so it's easier to digest. At least I think it's better now—though I'm curious what you'll think!
The later chapters with fighting are really well done. I even found myself laughing and speechless in some moments, lol. There's that saying, "you will find happiness watching others' misfortune." She's definitely not a saint—she's ruthless, and I'd say she's somewhat similar to Song Wanníng.
The author has a very distinctive style—I got this unique feeling while reading and translating it, something I haven't experienced in other novels I've worked on.
Anyway, I personally think you should give this one a shot!
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Yun Qingyue never expected her grand wedding to end in divine execution. All because a manipulative little junior sister with a hidden "system" and a talent for tears convinced their entire sect to force Yun Qingyue aside. When she unleashed her full power to crush the traitors, it wasn't her enemies who finished her—it was the Nine Heavens' Thunder Tribulation, a punishment she never deserved.
She thought it was the end. But a shred of her soul survived, now trapped in a mortal body so weak it's practically a prison. Her spirit root is gone, her meridians are feeble, and her immortal path is sealed shut.
But Yun Qingyue has finally seen the truth: her "pure" junior sister is a system-wielding thief, her sect are all pawns, and the very Heavens are blind. So if the heavens call her a villainess, she'll become the demon they fear. If the path of immortality is closed, she'll open the road to the Demonic Path.
Her new philosophy is simple: sever all karma and dominate everything in her path. This time as Xie Zhaolin, she's not just climbing to the top; she's burning the entire mountain down on her way up.