The Empress Begs for Forgiveness? I, the Villainous Overlord, Won't Pretend Anymore! - Chapter 9:

Chapter 9:

Yuwenwuji’s plan was simple—use the two women to lure Xu Ning out. As long as Xu Ning was no longer under the protection of the Xu family’s Heaven Venerable Realm expert, he could kidnap him and lead the clan to escape to the Beiming Divine Region, using Xu Ning’s head as a token of allegiance.

Yuwen Rou slightly furrowed her delicate brows. Though she had only met Xu Ning once, she had a favorable impression of his character. Xu Ning hadn’t ruthlessly wiped out the Yuwen family; instead, he had made use of them. More importantly, he had never shown any improper behavior toward her.

“Father, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? His Highness has shown kindness to our Yuwen family…”

Before she could finish speaking, Yuwenwuji snorted coldly. “Rou’er, don’t tell me you’ve fallen for that boy?”

She tightly pressed her lips together. A blush crept up her snow-white neck and spread across her pretty face. “Of course not. I just don’t want to repay kindness with betrayal!”

But Yuwen Shuang interrupted, “Sister, don’t be fooled by Xu Ning’s disguise! Don’t forget, Ancestor Wushuang died because of his schemes!”

Her tone was icy, filled with murderous intent. After hearing from their father that their ancestor and Long Lingtian had both been killed by the Empress with a single palm strike, her hatred for Xu Ning burned deeply. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to tear him limb from limb and scatter his ashes.

“The ancestor made the first move against the Xu family. Xu Ning was only defending himself…” Yuwen Rou whispered to herself in a voice only she could hear.

By now, the long night had passed, and the pale light of dawn was breaking on the horizon.

Yuwenwuji led the two women to the main residence. The moment they arrived, several sharp auras landed on him. He took a deep breath and exchanged a glance with the girls, then tactfully stepped back.

The two women, led by a servant, entered the main hall, where they saw Yao Ling’er seated at the head.

“Good morning, you two.” She smiled at them slightly, though her face was noticeably pale, and her long, slender legs trembled faintly beneath her dress.

It was all Xu Ning’s fault—he had been too intense!

Yuwen Shuang scanned the area and, not seeing Xu Ning, quickly rushed to Yao Ling’er’s side, grabbing her hand with a look of concern. “Sister Yao, did Xu Ning do anything to you?”

The two had met briefly in a secret realm, and that was also when Yuwen Shuang got to know Long Lingtian. At the time, she had been jealous of Yao Ling’er because of Long Lingtian, but now that he was dead, the jealousy had vanished, replaced by a sense of empathy.

Seeing her anxious expression, Yao Ling’er guessed what she was thinking and shook her head with a soft laugh. “My husband treats me very well. No need to worry, Miss Shuang.”

Her tone was calm and distant, carrying a clear sense of rejection. For some reason, ever since Xu Ning had taken her body, her attitude toward him had changed dramatically. All previous resistance had disappeared, replaced by an uncontrollable desire to please him—perhaps even possess him.

Was this what people called love?

Her cheeks flushed red, and her heart felt incredibly sweet.

Seeing her expression, Yuwen Shuang misunderstood. Her eyes misted with emotion, and she gently said, “Don’t worry, Sister Yao. Though Lingtian is gone, I’ll save you from Xu Ning’s clutches!”

“Save me soon?” Yao Ling’er’s eyes lit up with a flash of suspicion. She quickly asked, “What do you mean by that?”

Yuwen Shuang already believed Yao Ling’er had surrendered to Xu Ning’s ‘tyranny.’ She parted her lips, ready to reveal the Yuwen clan’s entire plan.

But Yuwen Rou coughed lightly and said, “Shuang’er, don’t be rude!”

Yuwen Shuang’s expression froze. Realizing her mistake, she immediately shut her mouth.

Hmph, what a cautious little fox… Yao Ling’er glanced coldly at Yuwen Rou and made up her mind to tell her husband everything.

Just then, a deep, magnetic male voice rang out.

“Here so early?”

A young man stepped out from the corridor—sword-like brows, starry eyes, refined and unmatched features, a tall and imposing figure. His black robe fluttered without wind, and every step exuded an aura of dominance.

“Y-Your Highness?”

The two Yuwen girls turned pale. They hadn’t sensed Xu Ning’s presence at all!

At this moment, Xu Ning looked refreshed, his brows glowing with energy. The Mysterious Spirit Body was indeed a top-tier furnace constitution—even the Child of Destiny had coveted it!

Though he had just entered the 1st stage Heaven Venerable Realm, his cultivation hadn’t fully stabilized yet. However, after merely an hour of dual cultivation, not only had his realm solidified, it had advanced to the peak of the 1st stage!

Furthermore, after absorbing Yao Ling’er’s spiritual charm, his meridians had undergone tempering, and his physique had undergone a dramatic transformation.

That wasn’t all. Once his life essence entered Yao Ling’er’s body, it began nurturing a new spiritual charm within her dantian—one that could be harvested again during their next dual cultivation, forming a self-sustaining cycle.

While ordinary cultivators had to spend years in closed-door cultivation to slowly progress, he could simply dual cultivate with a beauty and achieve explosive growth. It felt amazing!

Of course, this insane cultivation speed had a lot to do with his… high output rate.

Especially since this beauty had been snatched from the hands of a Child of Destiny—it was incredibly satisfying!

He gave the two girls a faint smile but didn’t speak. After breaking through to the Heaven Venerable Realm, he could now manipulate the Power of Heaven and Earth, concealing himself without effort.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and examined the two girls.

Today, Yuwen Rou wore a white dress, her figure graceful and voluptuous. Her curves nearly burst through the fabric, her slender waist tempting to hold, and her firm peach-shaped hips made one want to ride and conquer. Her snow-white face was delicate and smooth, her peach blossom eyes seductive, her dainty nose exquisite, and her red lips slightly parted, ripe for a kiss.

Yuwen Shuang didn’t have the same fiery figure as her sister, but her petite frame and vibrant innocence gave off a pure charm.

A classic-style big sister and a lively younger girl—what a nice combination.

“Shuang’er, do you want to know Long Lingtian’s whereabouts?”

He smiled slightly and motioned with a finger.

Yuwen Shuang’s face froze. She gasped, “Lingtian… he’s not dead?”

Xu Ning didn’t answer her. A playful smile curled on his lips as he turned and walked deeper into the corridor.

Her chest heaved, breath growing erratic. Without hesitation, she followed.

Watching them go, Yao Ling’er and Yuwen Rou exchanged glances. Although they were deeply curious, they didn’t follow rashly.

Xu Ning entered a bedroom and turned to her.

“You said you know where Lingtian is? He’s alive?” she asked eagerly.

“Of course he’s alive. He’s in the capital of the Great Zhou Empire, about to open an ancient tomb,” Xu Ning said with a cold smile. His expression grew wicked. “And… you’ll be seeing him very soon.”

As he spoke, he reached out and suddenly clenched his hand!

Yuwen Shuang had been on guard. She quickly retreated two steps and pulled out a jade talisman from her chest. A terrifying aura began to awaken on it.

However, before the talisman’s power could fully activate, the Power of Heaven and Earth enveloped her.

“Power of Heaven and Earth… You’re a Heaven Venerable Realm cultivator!” she shouted in disbelief, already firmly restrained by Xu Ning.

“Don’t be so shocked. I’ve got more cards up my sleeve than you can imagine,” Xu Ning said as he slowly reached out. In his palm, a slave imprint formed, glowing with divine light.

“No! Someone save me!”

A dreadful premonition surged within her. She struggled and screamed for help.

But Xu Ning had sealed this space. Though she was only a corridor away from the others, her cries could not escape.

Without any resistance, Xu Ning pressed his hand against her forehead.

Her body convulsed. The light in her beautiful eyes faded, and tears streamed down her cheeks, soaking her once-radiant face.

“M-Master…” she trembled, barely spitting out the word.

“Your next task is to go to the Great Zhou Imperial City, find Long Lingtian, and stay by his side as my spy,” Xu Ning said calmly.

Her body stiffened like she had been struck by lightning. Her lovely eyes burned with fury as she stared at Xu Ning with hatred.

It was a strange feeling. She was still conscious, still had her thoughts, and clearly loathed Xu Ning… but she couldn’t disobey his command!

Tears of humiliation kept falling down her cheeks.

“I… I understand, Master.”

After saying that, she collapsed to her knees, completely drained. Her long, slender legs clamped tightly together.

“Good. Now tell me all the secrets you know—including the Yuwen family’s recent movements.”

Xu Ning folded his arms and looked down coldly at the girl in front of him.

At this moment, he finally revealed the fangs of a true villain.