1071 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

# Chapter 1071: Preparing to Change the Ending The Snow family has grown significantly over the past decade. Besides their unique bloodline power, the assistance from the Void Association and allied families has been essential. As the largest commercial force in the Void Realm, the Void Association maintains a superpower-level neutrality across the continent. Last time, they were even seen trading with the Blood Sovereign Hall, showcasing their boldness. In this world, few secrets can be kept from them. After She left, both Tian Er and Xin Er delved deep into the association, utilizing their trade network to establish a foundation for the family's rise. Whether on the battlefield's front lines or in searching for the whereabouts of the Cursed Land, seeking help from the Void Association was a necessary step. After coordinating with Jiu Ling, She arrived at the nearest association outpost, where she was received by a superior bloodline holder, a high-ranking member of the association. "Snow Senior, you've returned from the outer world," the other greeted warmly. "With all the chaos in the void now, you're fortunate to have such strength. Returning to the Void Realm is quite a risky journey, isn't it?" "Oh? Your Void Association is aware of the happenings beyond the Void Realm too?" She raised an eyebrow. This organization was more complex than she had imagined. As a native force in the Void Realm, dominating here was already quite impressive. Breaking through space barriers to manage affairs in other realms would require a foundation like the Blood Sovereign Hall's. "Haha, we don't have the means to safely venture into other spaces," the leader laughed, shaking his head. "Recently, the Blood Sovereign Hall folks have been in and out, forcing us to pay more attention to the exterior realms." The spirit of the Void Realm is unique; once it leaves, its power rapidly fades and can't be replenished. The Blood Sovereign Hall's ability to move between Nine Provinces and the Void Realm stems from their identity as "Nine Provinces people," having discovered a method to survive in the Void Realm. Due to this inescapable nature, the Void Realm's strong individuals generally show little concern for external changes. Even the association doesn't know the huge secret that "Snow Senior is actually Tang Xin." "As for the Cursed Land you mentioned, we are investigating it," the leader continued. "Unfortunately, there's been no progress. Do you have any more information? Speculations are welcome too." The association was probing, trying to understand why the so-called "Cursed Land" prompted the Snow family's ancestor's return. It could potentially hold clues to the Demon Blade... such critical information couldn't be disclosed to outsiders. She pondered for a moment before replying. "The Cursed Land may contain a force foreign to the Void Realm," She said slowly. "It likely emerged about a millennium ago." "Foreign to the Void Realm? A millennium ago? The war that affected endless void realms, perhaps?" The manager seemed knowledgeable, nodding. "Understood. I'll direct my team to search in this direction and inform you immediately when we have news." "Such crucial information won't come cheap, I presume?" She said coolly. "How would you like me to pay?" "You must be joking. We've developed a close partnership with the Snow family..." At the mention of money, the counterpart became noticeably cautious. "You've also built partnerships with the Tian family," the silver-haired witch countered. "Profiting from both sides. Could the association be involved in this conflict?" "This, absolutely not!" Despite being a superior bloodline holder, the mention of such accusations by the Snow family's ancestor left him sweating with anxiety. "We merely conduct business. We don't engage in power struggles... Ahem, let's discuss compensation. Given your description of the Cursed Land, it will require immense manpower and resources to locate. The association's stance is that we won't charge in crystals or treasures..." "Speak plainly, what do you want in return?" "You are straightforward," the leader seemed pleased. "We require a sample of your essence blood." Upon hearing this, a powerful pressure engulfed the entire room, and the association leader trembled, collapsing to his knees. "Hmph," the silver-haired witch stared disdainfully at him, coldly stating, "Is the Void Association coveting my bloodline power?" "No, no, not at all!" The manager quickly clarified, "How could we desire your power? It's just... well, the association is indeed curious about your bloodline, especially the part that can suppress artifacts. Throughout the history of the Void Realm, only a few have managed such feats." Her bloodline possesses complex properties and terrifying potential, and while the association has been around for a while, they haven't encountered another "Original Bloodline." Being rare makes it valuable, and the association's interest in a sample of her essence was understandable. "No," She retracted her icy demeanor, speaking casually. "It's just a location search, why should I offer so much? To be candid, I could very well infiltrate your association with a team under my control and turn the Void Association into my own asset. I'm conversing peacefully with you now simply to save time." "We understand your point," the leader quickly wiped the sweat off his forehead, forcing a smile. "Are there any other requests you might have? The association is open to discussions." "Dealing with businesspeople is indeed straightforward," She remarked contentedly. "My request is simple: terminate cooperation with forces opposing the Snow family. This is entirely within your capability." "What? This..." The leader's face contorted, "The association's principle is to maintain neutrality! Such a move would hurt our reputation and business..." Her demand was asking the association to break its neutrality principle, a move that could shake its very foundation. Although the Original Bloodline was important, such a degree of sacrifice wasn't easily justified. "It seems you still don't have enough faith in me," She commented lightly. "I can inform you, I'm no longer the same 'person' as the last 'Xue' that appeared in the Void Realm." "I have no intention of conquering the Void Realm, but I will eliminate those who oppose the Snow family, allowing it to rise to prominence." The silver-haired witch spoke with a calm confidence, making the association's leader feel she was fully capable of achieving her goals. "I believe you," the leader asked instinctively. "But by doing this, you'll surely provoke certain backlash... Could you tell me why you're in such a hurry?" She remained silent for a moment before responding. "The decisive battle is approaching, and I need a force capable of helping me change a distasteful outcome."