Chapter 708 Three Sad People - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

[Ding, the host has caused protagonist Su Xuan's mindset to deteriorate, gaining 6000 villain points, Su Xuan's protagonist halo -300, host's villain halo +300!] [Ding, the host has caused protagonist Su Xuan's mindset to deteriorate, gaining 6000 villain points, Su Xuan's protagonist halo -300, host's villain halo +300!] [Ding, the host has caused protagonist Su Xuan's mindset to deteriorate, gaining 6000 villain points, Su Xuan's protagonist halo -300, host's villain halo +300!] In a remote area of the Yin Moon Sect, a tiny speck of dust on the ground shimmered before a ripple spread, and Wang Haoran swiftly appeared. The repeated system notifications left Wang Haoran slightly taken aback. As he stood there momentarily dazed, a red streak gleamed from afar, transforming into the phantom of Gu Hong Yi in front of him. "Emperor, you’ve finally surfaced. It was so difficult to find you," Gu Hong Yi sighed deeply. During Wang Haoran's absence, Gu Hong Yi had been searching for him. However, she was never concerned about his safety, confident that someone reincarnated as an emperor like Wang Haoran would not easily fall into peril. Gu Hong Yi’s pursuit of Wang Haoran was driven by her desire to inquire about the specific materials needed to reconstruct a body, which would also assist her and Su Xuan in their quest. “There were sudden matters requiring urgent attention, so I left in haste without a chance to inform you,” Wang Haoran explained briefly. Gu Hong Yi nodded but then sensed something, her expression shifting to alarm: "Emperor, your cultivation..." Wang Haoran had just exited the Heaven-Opening Tower and hadn't anticipated Gu Hong Yi’s sudden appearance, thus he hadn’t deliberately concealed his cultivation level. With her formidable spiritual perception, she naturally noticed it. “Indeed, I’ve just stepped into the Golden Core stage,” Wang Haoran admitted without a hint of secrecy, seeing no reason to hide this from Gu Hong Yi. "Congratulations, Emperor!" Gu Hong Yi gracefully saluted, offering her congratulations. “No need for such formalities,” Wang Haoran smiled and proceeded to inform her of the materials required for her bodily reconstruction. After Gu Hong Yi memorized everything, she suddenly recalled something and quickly reminded him, "Emperor, during your absence, the Yin Moon Sect was stirred into quite a commotion. Xu Qing Tong was nearly driven mad by worry, and Hua Fei Xuan with her disciple Hua Jie Yu found out about your multiple involvements, leading them to..." As she spoke, Gu Hong Yi's expression turned somewhat peculiar. In her quest to locate Wang Haoran, she expended a considerable amount of her spiritual strength, extending her perception throughout the Yin Moon Sect, which was how she discovered Wang Haoran’s presence and hurried over. Gu Hong Yi was also aware of the conversation among Hua Fei Xuan and others in the grand hall. Wang Haoran cleared his throat subtly to mask his embarrassment. "There are reasons behind this matter beyond what it seems; I didn’t intend to deceive them." “Hua Fei Xuan and Hua Jie Yu were your concubines in a past life?” Gu Hong Yi speculated. “My beloved is indeed sharp and perceptive,” Wang Haoran praised, essentially confirming her words. “So it is,” Gu Hong Yi nodded with realization, intending to say more, but as her consciousness began to fade and her phantom dimmed significantly, Wang Haoran saw that her spiritual strength was waning and thus took her into the first layer of the Immortal Emperor's Tower. In the Yin Moon Sect's grand hall. Su Xuan was filled with jealousy and rage. The three women in his view, each of whom he had feelings for, were now all entangled with Wang Haoran. His heart ached, yet he found Hua Fei Xuan, Hua Jie Yu, and Xu Qing Tong so foolish, utterly deceived by Wang Haoran. However, now was not the time to reproach them. "Sect Master Hua, Wang Haoran has stolen so many valuable items from the Yin Moon Sect; we should send someone to apprehend him!" Su Xuan suggested. Hua Fei Xuan glanced at him with a mournful expression, saying nothing. Wang Haoran was likely hiding with his family, the Wang clan, and demanding his return from them would be futile. Should they refuse, what then? Attack the Wang clan? The Wang family's ancestor still lived, and such action would be pure folly. Moreover, Hua Fei Xuan didn't truly blame Wang Haoran. She blamed herself, for loving him too deeply and losing her senses, foolishly entrusting him with the sect master's token. Heartbroken and pained, Hua Fei Xuan made a decision, suddenly speaking to Hua Jie Yu: "Disciple, the position of sect master of the Yin Moon Sect will be yours from now on." "Master, please reconsider. I truly cannot assume the role of sect master," Hua Jie Yu felt despair, unable to muster any enthusiasm for leading the Yin Moon Sect. “The precious resources in the Treasury were meant to cultivate disciples of the Saint Realm and above, ensuring three centuries of prosperity for the Yin Moon Sect, all now lost, and all because of me,” Hua Fei Xuan lamented, self-reproach heavy in her voice. “I am ashamed to face the sect's lineage of masters and cannot continue as sect master, but the Yin Moon Sect must endure, and only you, Jie Yu, are fit for this position.” “Master, don’t be so hasty!” Hua Jie Yu pleaded in shock. “My decision is final, no need for further words,” Hua Fei Xuan stated firmly. Seeing her master’s resolution, Hua Jie Yu decided to voice her own feelings, “Master, I am still unable to let go of him. Should he return one day and sweet-talk me, I might forgive him again, and if he wishes any harm to the Yin Moon Sect, I fear I’ll repeat your mistakes.” Hua Fei Xuan was struck by this, remaining silent, ultimately sighing heavily. "No, impossible, he wouldn't abandon me!" Xu Qing Tong finally snapped out of her 'nightmare,' but she couldn't accept Hua Fei Xuan’s assertion. Hua Fei Xuan and Hua Jie Yu exchanged glances, feeling pity for Xu Qing Tong, and also for themselves. Betrayed by that man, and yet there wasn't any hatred, only a lingering longing. "Are you three women insane?!" Su Xuan listened, feeling his scalp tingle, unable to fathom their thoughts. With what Wang Haoran did, shouldn’t they be seeking retribution? Hua Fei Xuan placed the blame on herself. Hua Jie Yu couldn’t forget Wang Haoran. Xu Qing Tong, deceived, foolishly believed Wang Haoran wouldn't leave her. Wang Haoran hadn’t known them long, yet had made them so utterly devoted. Could it be that due to their relationship progressing to the deepest level? Su Xuan suddenly recalled a famous female writer’s words: the shortest path to a woman's heart lies in... Hua Fei Xuan, Hua Jie Yu, and Xu Qing Tong were immeasurably devoted, likely for this reason. Su Xuan suddenly hated the 'Tai Xuan One Qi Technique’ he practiced. Were it not for this technique's early drawbacks, he would have already won over Xu Qing Tong and Hua Jie Yu, perhaps even conquered Hua Fei Xuan, leaving Wang Haoran to be of no concern! (The chapter ends here.)