Chapter 939 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

Fei Yao's journey home was anything but easy. Her crimson mental realm revealed its fangs, conjuring various monsters attempting to coerce the senior sister to hand someone over. However, Tang Xin was no pushover—with her unwavering willpower and rich imagination, she understood that as long as she wasn't intimidated, these assaults wouldn't inflict any real harm. Moreover, it seemed they were incapable of laying hands on Fei Yao. Time outside was uncertain, but as the blood-red sky gradually faded and a hint of green appeared on the barren land, Fei Yao had “grown” into a young lady. "Tang Xin, sister, the environment ahead has changed. Shall we rest a bit before continuing?" she suggested. "Sure." Tang Xin observed Fei Yao during her girlhood meticulously. One could only say, she developed splendidly, displaying the demeanor of adults (referring to Ling Hua, Xuan Miao, etc., not including Yu Lingzi) at such a young age… Of course, her fully matured form was even more magnificent, a super beauty on par with Ling Hua. "Sister," Fei Yao, noticing the senior sister observing her, smiled and said, "I want to ask you a question." "What is it?" "You said we should be good people," Fei Yao began, "but what if doing good deeds not only brings no reward but also leads us into trouble?" "Then I think... it’s better not to do it from the start." Tang Xin pondered before replying. "We aim to be good people not for unconditional self-sacrifice, but to align with our desires, to live happily. You could consider this the 'selfish good.'" "Selfish." Fei Yao murmured softly. "Living without any selfish thoughts is pretty boring, don't you think?" "Mm." The girl nodded thoughtfully, and after a brief rest, they set off again. Although the surroundings had returned to normal, the more they walked, the more uneasy Tang Xin felt. It was as though eyes were constantly watching them, sending shivers down her spine. 【Strategy Assistant Iv3: The core of the mental world seems to be changing... It is advised to achieve the "target" promptly to avoid accidents.】 This time, the senior sister heeded the assistant’s advice, speeding up with Fei Yao over hills and mountains until they arrived at an ancient path winding upwards. Beside the path, there was a wooden table, two benches, and a white-haired woman. The woman was sipping bitter tea, her expression serene, seemingly not surprised by their arrival. 【Strategy Assistant Iv3: Extreme danger ahead, please proceed with caution!】 "In life, the coming and going, everyone is but a passerby," the white-haired woman spoke, "You managed to escape from the monsters, showing your resilience. But many things in this world cannot be accomplished by perseverance alone." "Stop speaking in riddles," Tang Xin cut to the chase. "What do we need to do to get past you?" "One must lose something to gain something," the white-haired woman put down her teacup, speaking calmly, "To pass, you must give up something..." "Alright," the senior sister asked, "What do you want?" Considering herself an entity of consciousness entering this realm, leaving real treasures outside, it wouldn’t matter even if the woman demanded her broom... "I see your pride," said the white-haired woman, "How about your dignity?" "Dignity?" Tang Xin gasped. "Just kneel down before me, and..." "How many times? Want ** too? Or should I also call you master?" The senior sister interrupted. "...?" "Come on," she urged, "How should I forfeit my dignity? Do you also want me to call you 'mom' twice? Just so you know, if I do it, you can't go back on your word!" "Tang Xin, sister," Fei Yao interjected excitedly, "Don't yield to her, let's fight! A life without dignity is not worth living!" "You also know it's about 'living' that one needs dignity, huh?" Tang Xin glanced at her. "What’s giving up a bit of dignity to stay alive?" Fei Yao was left speechless. "Hurry," Tang Xin urged again, "We're in a rush to keep moving, don't waste time!" "You... truly can surrender your dignity?" the white-haired woman probed. "You're not just saying?" "Is that even a question? Aren’t you an illusion created by the mental world? Whether I can really do it or not, can't you see?" The senior sister retorted somewhat proudly. The white-haired woman was left speechless. After a moment, she waved them off. "Go ahead then… "Hmph, if it was going to be like this, why bother setting up this obstacle at all?" Tang Xin, leading the young lady, strutted onto the ancient path. Fei Yao, following behind, after brewing her thoughts for a while, whispered. "Sister, to survive, can we really…" "In most cases, yes," Tang Xin replied, "Living with dignity is certainly best. But if forced to choose, life is naturally more important... because, in this world, there must be people who care about you, making your life far more valuable." The two continued along the ancient path, the surroundings becoming increasingly "enriched," more realistic. Eventually, they reached their destination. "Just as I guessed." Tang Xin looked at the stone stele engraved with "Xuan Ling Sect." For Fei Yao, her home was the Xuan Ling Sect. They entered, and with a shift in the scene, arrived atop a mountain. By then, Fei Yao had grown into her fully mature form, now the "Former Senior Sister of Xuan Ling Sect," dressed in a white robe, magnificent in her prime. Facing her, in red robes, Fei Yao seemed to have been waiting a long time. "Why have you come back?" The other coldly inquired. "Home," Fei Yao puzzled, "This is my home, of course, I should come back." "You." Hearing this, the red-robed Fei Yao frowned, taking a while before continuing. "Have you forgotten?" "What?" Fei Yao blinked in confusion. "You... are already dead," revealed the red-robed Fei Yao, "You died. Even if you come back here, to the core of the mental world, it’s of no use!" "I’m… already dead?" Hearing this, Fei Yao first was stunned, then her form started flickering like an image. "You are as dead as one can be," the red-robed Fei Yao said, "This consciousness of yours is a fragment separated from 'my' entity. You’ve always hidden in a corner of the mental world, afraid to come here because you feared knowing the truth!" "I’m... already dead?" Fei Yao murmured, her form fading, seemingly about to disappear. "I remember now, I died... died in the chaotic void, my final soul essence obliterated, lost in eternal darkness..." "Since you're here, there's no leaving now," said the red-robed Fei Yao coldly. "Reintegrate into my consciousness!" "Hehe," just then, laughter from the Seventh Elder echoed at the mountain peak, "Who said Fei Yao is dead? Isn’t this crucial essence of her right here? You evil personality, quickly get out of the senior sister's mental domain!”