[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-484":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1391063,1845,"Chapter 484 - 480: A Cooperation Invitation from Li Qingyu","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-484",484,"\u003Cp>\"Who’s there? Get out of here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu’s eyes had unknowingly taken on a hint of crimson, as if infected by the Evil Sword Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng frowned slightly, but before he could say anything, Xiao Xue let out a crisp sword cry that seemed to vibrate in everyone’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu’s eyes cleared a bit, and she felt a lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had just looking at that Sword Demon from a distance affected her emotions to this extent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared somewhat panicked, instinctively placing her fingertips on the Jade Bracelet on her wrist. The icy touch made her shiver all over, and her mind cleared completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her emotions were calm, she remained vigilant, looking in the direction of Xia Feng and the others, wondering who exactly was in the midst of the murky fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl who spoke earlier sensed something before speaking hesitantly, \"It seems it’s Goddess Qingxue and her companions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu’s eyes betrayed a hint of resentment, wondering how that woman could still be alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to say something, the girl next to her tugged on her sleeve and stood by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng scrutinized the woman, as if trying to see what she would say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl executed a standard noble courtesy towards Xia Feng, then gave a slightly ingratiating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, my name is Mu Qi, a follower of Goddess Qingyu and an honored member of the Mu Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng slightly raised his brows, making a noncommittal sound, \"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi’s face froze for an instant, but she quickly forced a smile and continued, \"Everyone’s purpose in the Secret Realm is the same, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingxue, standing nearby, broke in with a frown, \"What exactly do you want to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu’s expression turned uglier, wanting to speak, but Mu Qi stopped her, casting a slightly obscure glance at Xia Feng and Li Qingxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but feel that Goddess Qingxue and this follower seemed to grant more authority to the follower?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted her gaze and once again smiled, \"Since our goals are aligned, why don’t we join forces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s expression turned even more inscrutable, while Li Qingxue looked as if she’d heard a ridiculous joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Li Qingyu opposed first, disbelief written all over her face, \"Mu Qi, what nonsense are you spouting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d rather take a detour than team up with these country bumpkins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she’d harbored thoughts of using Xia Feng, she couldn’t bring herself to reconcile publicly with Li Qingxue and join forces against an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi gave Li Qingyu a look and then whispered a message to her, \"Don’t you really want to slay this Sword Demon and proceed onward from here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the labor has come to your doorstep, what’s holding you back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu’s expression fluctuated, then she spoke condescendingly to Li Qingxue, \"Don’t think a single cooperation puts you on par with me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingxue, as if hearing something distasteful, smirked at Xia Feng, \"Don’t act like we’re forcing you, we haven’t even agreed to your cooperation request yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu glared, \"Don’t get too full of yourself; cooperating with this Divine Maiden is a blessing for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng rolled his eyes, \"This so-called blessing can go to whoever wants it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi frowned slightly, adopting a tone of persuasion, \"You might not know the situation in Evil Sword Valley. This path is the shortest through it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to avoid the Sword Demon, you’ll have to stay in the Valley for two or three more days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The atmosphere here is uncomfortable, and who knows what problems might arise from a prolonged stay. It’s better to collaborate and take down the Sword Demon together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, everyone wants to clear the area quickly, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng, with a mocking grin, let a crimson glow flash from his body, instantly enveloping himself in a bloody mist formed by the Evil Qi of the Blood Dragon Sword Heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding dark aura retreated as if stimulated, clearing a three-meter radius around Xia Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi opened her mouth as if to say something but closed it, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Qingyu seethed with anger; those three Blood Dragon Sword Hearts had been her potential acquisition, but Xia Feng snatched them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t be susceptible to these dark influences now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xia Feng knew what Li Qingyu was thinking, he might laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He managed to control the aura because he’d absorbed and refined the Blood Dragon Sword Heart within the Dream Realm Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Li Qingyu, she probably couldn’t absorb a tenth of its energy before leaving the Secret Realm, let alone release Evil Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi, biting her lip, \"Even with your abilities, it will be difficult for just the three of you to explore further in Evil Sword Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll need to cooperate to exit the Valley, won’t we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have the route; you have the strength. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng pondered for a moment, still mistrustful as he looked at Li Qingyu, \"Forget it, I can’t trust your people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, in this cooperation proposal, you hardly contribute anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyu caught Xia Feng’s implication and responded warily, \"What is it you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, adding, \"I can compensate you after leaving the Secret Realm if you take down the Sword Demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, not just Xia Feng’s group, but even Mu Qi looked somewhat speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The offer sounded empty, and once out of the Secret Realm, with the Celestial Sword Divine King behind Li Qingyu, they couldn’t force her to honor the agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng stepped forward, sharp as a drawn sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three conditions, fulfilled here and now, and we’ll agree to cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingxue, concerned beside Xia Feng, seemed to worry that collaborating with Li Qingyu was akin to courting danger with the Sword Demon’s high cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the heat of battle, they might also fear Li Qingyu backstabbing them, making it far from worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>",1006,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.810Z",1,"novelbin.me","565b6567ef1c058176013f2773cf600fac4b1aa061ef9a13c3a2d3adbc9fd41f","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-485","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-483",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]