After Ninety-Eight Lifetimes as the Villain, the Female Leads Suddenly Regret It All - Chapter 3:

Chapter 3: Gu Qingxue Awakens the System!

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Qin Yuan strode away with large, confident steps. His posture was carefree, his movements light and unrestrained, completely ignoring the endless curses behind him.

Watching him leave, Gu Qingxue shook her head in disappointment. Then she walked to Su Fan’s side, the chill in her gaze softening slightly.

“Junior Brother, how are you?”

“I am fine, Senior Sister Gu. I just feel somewhat sorry toward Senior Brother.”

Su Fan spoke with shame in his voice.

“Junior Brother, what am I supposed to say about you?”

Lin Xuan’er, dressed in a green skirt, said with heartache.

“He treated you like that, and you are still speaking up for him! You are too kind. You will only be bullied in the future.”

“But no matter what, he is still my Senior Brother.”

“He is not anymore.”

Gu Qingxue said coldly, “Master just stated that he has been demoted to an outer sect disciple.”

“That’s right, Junior Brother. Qin Yuan is no longer our Senior Brother. You do not need to feel any psychological burden. Today’s result is entirely his own fault.”

Lin Xuan’er spoke immediately.

“Then… alright.”

Su Fan nodded with a troubled expression, then suddenly added, “Senior Sister Gu, when you have time, perhaps you should try to persuade Senior Brother. He used to be a good person. Maybe something happened recently that changed him. After all, you are his fiancée. He will listen to you.”

The word “fiancée” seemed to stab at Gu Qingxue. Her expression turned unpleasant.

“Fiancée? He is not worthy of Senior Sister Gu.”

Lin Xuan’er pouted.

“Senior Sister Qingxue is like a celestial fairy, the number one beauty of Supreme Profound Sect. No one in this world is worthy of her.”

She glanced at Su Fan and added with a smile, “Of course, if Junior Brother works a little harder, there is still hope.”

Su Fan’s eyes brightened as he secretly observed Gu Qingxue.

“Xuan’er.”

Gu Qingxue frowned slightly and interrupted Lin Xuan’er.

“Alright, alright, I spoke too much.”

Lin Xuan’er giggled and hugged Gu Qingxue’s arm.

“I am just thinking about your lifelong happiness. Qin Yuan is not even worthy to carry your shoes. If you are to marry anyone, it should be someone like Junior Brother. Look at him. He is handsome, sweet-tongued, kind-hearted, and highly talented…”

“Xuan’er.”

Gu Qingxue could not bear to listen any longer and cut her off coldly.

“I am sorry, I am sorry. I will stop, Senior Sister. Do not be angry.”

Seeing that Gu Qingxue was truly upset, Lin Xuan’er smiled and clung to her arm.

“You know my mouth runs too fast.”

“I devote myself to the Dao. I have no interest in matters of marriage. Do not speak of such things again in the future.”

Gu Qingxue said calmly.

“Fine, fine. I promise I will not mention it again. I swear.”

Lin Xuan’er blinked and raised three fingers.

A trace of disappointment flashed through Su Fan’s eyes.

Gu Qingxue did not like him enough.

He had long coveted the number one beauty of the Supreme Profound Sect. That fleeting glance years ago had left an unforgettable impression on him.

He had entered the Supreme Profound Sect because of her.

After joining the sect, he had tried every possible method to approach Gu Qingxue. It was also because of her that he repeatedly targeted Qin Yuan.

However, winning the heart of this icy beauty was not easy. Gu Qingxue appreciated his character and talent, but she did not seem to harbor romantic feelings toward him.

Earlier, he deliberately mentioned the word “fiancée” to test Gu Qingxue’s attitude toward Qin Yuan and toward himself.

The result left him slightly disappointed.

But the good news was that Gu Qingxue also seemed to have no feelings for Qin Yuan.

As long as he continued working hard, the future would still be bright.

“Senior Sister Qingxue… you are mine. No one can take you away.”

Su Fan thought silently.

Lin Xuan’er suddenly said, “Senior Sister, I have something to say. I am not sure if I should.”

“Speak.”

Gu Qingxue glanced at her.

Lin Xuan’er hesitated for a moment and lowered her voice.

“Senior Sister, since you do not like Qin Yuan, why not take this opportunity to break off the engagement? Then you will be free.”

“Break off the engagement?”

Gu Qingxue was startled.

“Yes, break it off. Qin Yuan’s reputation is already ruined. As his fiancée, you will also suffer. It would be better to cancel the engagement and have nothing to do with him. Then you can focus on cultivation with peace of mind.”

Lin Xuan’er persuaded earnestly.

“Of course, this is only my personal opinion. Senior Sister, please do not be angry.”

Su Fan felt a surge of joy.

Lin Xuan’er truly understood him.

Gu Qingxue, however, fell silent.

“Forget it. I was just saying it casually. If you cannot bear to do it, then do not take it to heart.”

Lin Xuan’er deliberately emphasized the words “cannot bear.”

“I will take Junior Brother for treatment first. If there is nothing else, you should return and rest early.”

After saying this, she pushed Su Fan’s wheelchair and left slowly.

However, to Lin Xuan’er and Su Fan’s disappointment, Gu Qingxue never uttered the words, “I cannot bear it.”

A trace of gloom flashed through Su Fan’s eyes. It seemed his blow to Qin Yuan was not enough.

He would have to push harder.

…

“Cannot bear it?”

Gu Qingxue stood in place, staring into the distance in a daze.

A question that once seemed irrelevant now left her unable to answer.

In the past, Qin Yuan had been admired by thousands, unmatched in elegance.

Even though she had devoted herself to the Dao and never thought of marriage, even though she repeatedly told herself she had no feelings for Qin Yuan, being his fiancée alone had been enough to make her proud.

When she was with Qin Yuan, there had been a happiness in her heart that she was unwilling to admit, yet could not deny.

But now, Qin Yuan had changed.

He had become unrecognizable.

Her disappointment in him had grown, almost to despair.

Breaking off the engagement was only a matter of time.

But… why was there still a faint reluctance?

[Ding! Perfect Life Simulation System successfully bound.]

Just as Gu Qingxue was lost in confusion, a voice echoed in her mind.

“What? What is a system?”

Gu Qingxue was bewildered.

[Perfect Life Simulation System will simulate the future trajectory of your life based on your current conditions. The host may use the simulation results to avoid upcoming risks and make up for future regrets. When the host achieves a perfect life accomplishment, system rewards will be granted.]

“What is a system? Why has it descended upon me?”

For someone from a fantasy world, the concept of a system was extremely unfamiliar.

Gu Qingxue even wondered if some ancient monster was trying to seize her body.

[Because the host is someone toyed with by fate. To help you escape your tragic destiny, the system has appeared.]