Chapter 160 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Your request is our command! Here's the translation: "Princess, you are truly clever and insightful," Tang Mu Lian bowed, a subtle smile playing on his lips throughout. Xiao Wei Yang disregarded his flattery, frowning as she spoke, "Aren't the Star Moon Sect and the Secret Sect both considered cults? How could you, of the same twisted belief, attack each other?" Tang Mu Lian responded, "Cult is just a label given to us by the world. The Great Dao is diverse and inclusive. Why should we be branded as a cult?" "Of course, I'm not denying the heinous actions of the Secret Sect. It's just that comparing the Star Moon Sect and the Secret Sect is an insult," he continued. "So, your Star Moon Sect has never done anything wrong? Are we wrong to call you a cult?" Xiao Wei Yang raised her eyebrows. "Not exactly," Tang Mu Lian shrugged. "But what we've done hasn't harmed you, Princess." "How do you think, Princess?" Xiao Wei Yang narrowed her phoenix-like eyes. Tang Mu Lian was right. In this world, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. After ascending the throne in her past life, she learned this lesson profoundly. As long as the interest was significant, even the influential families rooted in the Xia Dynasty would unhesitatingly sell out to foreign powers for benefits. Even her siblings, who used to boast about the dignity of the royal family, would seek glory and betray their country for immense benefits. Her teacher had taught her these lessons, and she had once disregarded them, but she had eventually experienced them herself. Now, she wasn't the naive girl pursuing righteousness. As long as it was useful to her, she could utilize not just the Star Moon Sect, but even the scum of the Secret Sect. After using them, she would effortlessly dispose of them. Furthermore, the cooperation proposed by the Star Moon Sect was indeed beneficial to her and even to the entire Great Xia Dynasty. They were targeting the heinous Secret Sect. From any perspective, she had no reason to refuse. But... "Please leave, envoy Tang," she said calmly. Even Tang Mu Lian was taken aback. "Why... is this matter not beneficial to you? Are you really so fixated on the dichotomy of right and wrong?" "My teacher once said, 'The one who catches the mouse is the true hero.' I naturally won't be fixated on the dichotomy of right and wrong." "Why would you reject me then, Princess?" Tang Mu Lian asked with a furrowed brow. Xiao Wei Yang glanced coldly into his eyes, with the hints of a phoenix swirling within hers. "I have to say, you do understand me well, but you don't understand me well enough." "You've neglected one thing—" "Even without your Star Moon Sect, I can still ascend the throne." "Why should I, this Princess, cooperate with the deceitful cult like yours?" Tang Mu Lian was caught off guard by Xiao Wei Yang's early awakening of her Phoenix abilities, which was contrary to what he knew. When he came to the Palace of Wei Yang, he didn't regard Xiao Wei Yang highly, thinking her just a fortunate girl who happened to be born into the royal family, becoming the Emperor's beloved princess and catching someone's eye. But it appeared different now. Jealousy suddenly surged within him. How great it must be... born noble, intelligent, and able to openly stay by someone's side, and now awakening the unique talent of the Phoenix. Wasn't this what everyone aspired to be? Maybe in the future, she could occupy an important place in someone's heart. As for her... He lowered his eyelids, took a deep breath, and raised his head again, now wearing the same smile. "I heard... the Fairy Bai Lian of the Taihua Sword Sect has recently arrived in the capital." Just this sentence made Xiao Wei Yang stand up abruptly. Her voice was chilling, as if it could turn into ice and snow: "If you dare to use Bai Lian to threaten me, I will make you and the Star Moon Sect perish." Although Xiao Wei Yang had recently begun practicing, Tang Mu Lian felt breathless in her presence. His expression became complicated. She could easily control others in a way that left him at a loss. But he was different. He knew how to break through her psychological defenses easily because... He understood her very, very well. He sat back down, smiling calmly. "Well then, Princess. Shall we openly continue our discussion about the cooperation?"