Chaotic World Book
Chapter 197 - 193 White Tiger and White Rabbit

Chapter 197: Chapter 193 White Tiger and White Rabbit

Xia Chichi’s discovery of the Cui Family’s caravan had only beaten He Lei’s disturbance at the Taiyi Sect by a short margin, as it was just moments prior that she had uncovered Cui Yuanyang’s whereabouts.

Although Vermilion Bird merely aimed to divert her by hastily assigning a random task, the very fact that it had slipped from her lips reflected some of her inner thoughts – at the very least, she intended for Xia Chichi to investigate. If the target was indeed vulnerable, perhaps fulfilling the task was a real possibility.

From the perspective of Four Symbols Sect’s doctrine, their interests were not majorly aligned with earthly power and territories, being closer in nature to the traditional martial arts of the Demon Sects, focusing more on the martial artist’s point of view. Of course, should the Four Symbols descend upon the world, they would seek to dominate all, rendering even emperors insignificant. From the Imperial standpoint, they were lawless evildoers requiring extermination, yet diverged from the notion of traditional rebels. Under certain circumstances, a collaboration wasn’t out of the question.

After all, Chichi’s own mother had attempted to become one with Xia Longyuan’s family... Perhaps the Four Symbols Sect could even become the National Religion – to rebel against what kind of rebellion?

But ever since she had been killed by Xia Longyuan, the entire Four Symbols Sect, driven by uniform hatred, naturally evolved its vengeful course of action into toppling Great Xia, seeking vengeance for their Holy Daughter. Such deeds, like assassinating Princes, were merely a minor collection of interest.

From the rebel’s perspective, the more chaotic Great Xia became, the better. If the current situation could provoke a fallout between the Cui and Wang Families, it would be akin to plunging another ruthless knife into Great Xia’s vital arteries, practically heralding the end.

Of course, slaying a young girl attending a banquet might not be sufficient to incite a rift between the Cui and Wang Families, and since the Wangs were not the murderers, it might at most breed ill will between the two, provoking them to unite in eliminating the perpetrator. That’s why Xia Chichi had privately criticized Vermilion Bird’s idea as immature, and Elders like You and others didn’t see the need to force the issue – unless the target was an easy kill, and the killer’s identity remained unknown. Then, of course, it was something they might as well do.

Thus, at many times, "keeping a low profile" only invited unnecessary covetousness and troubles, while demonstrating one’s strength could prevent issues.

This time, Cui Yuanyang’s pompous procession included the most powerful Guest Elder of their clan – Lu Ya of the Earth List’s top twelve, a Personal Guard Captain ranked in around sixty on the Human List, and guards who were all strong experts from the eighth or ninth level of the Mystical Gate, highlighting the Cui Family’s might.

In such a scenario, even the barbarians and the already rebellious Maitreya Sect wouldn’t dare to cause trouble. How many top forces would specifically target a young girl? That would be downright insane.

Hence, Xia Chichi’s probing into the situation surrounding Cui Yuanyang was, in fact, a mission accomplished. Reporting back to Vermilion Bird was all that was needed. But Xia Chichi was uneasy, uncertain whether Vermilion Bird might be testing her emotions. If that was the case, Vermilion Bird was likely observing in secret, which meant she had to do something...

So, she boldly confronted the Cui Family’s caravan on the road, calling out from afar, "Where is Miss Yuanyang? An old friend has a message to deliver."

The procession came to a halt, and the young girl popped her head out of the carriage window, her large eyes blinking in confusion.

Who was this beautiful sister? She had never seen her before.

"Miss," Lu Ya asked quietly by the carriage side, "This person has considerable cultivation, and there seems to be something sinister about her. When did you have such an acquaintance?"

Cui Yuanyang scratched her head, "I’ve only been out once..."

But then she heard Xia Chichi say, "Beimang’s Luo Qi. We met once when Miss Cui entered the bandit stronghold."

Cui Yuanyang was momentarily stunned, her cheeks flushing without control as she hurriedly said, "Ah, so it’s Sister Luo! Please, come over here."

The guards all fell silent, only knowing of Xia Chichi and not understanding what Luo Qi entailed. If the miss said she knew the person, that was that.

Everyone was aware of the young lady’s foolish escapade to Beimang, which had led to her capture. Yet, they were clueless about which bandit she had met. But a beautiful female bandit like this in Beimang? Better to let it go. They didn’t want to expose the miss’s embarrassment.

In truth, Xia Chichi had left Beimang long before Cui Yuanyang’s misadventure in the bandit stronghold. However, Cui Yuanyang was familiar with the name Luo Qi... she had intentionally dug deep into Brother Zhao’s past. Cui even had the captured Beimang bandits brought to the Cui Family for interviews, learning that Four Symbols Sect’s Xia Chichi once went by the name Luo Qi, and had shared his bed. Brother Zhao had mentioned having a lover, and he was obviously referring to this woman...

From Brother Zhao’s demeanor, it didn’t seem like they had broken up...

Watching Xia Chichi, who was all smiles crawling into the carriage, Cui Yuanyang involuntarily shrank into a corner, her face burning as if she were a vixen caught by the rightful wife.

Wuu...

No wonder Brother Zhao liked this beautiful sister, she was indeed captivating.

Unlike Chichi, who still had a round face even after all this time.

Xia Chichi looked at Cui Yuanyang’s blushing face with a peculiar expression, and tried to hold back but eventually couldn’t restrain herself, "I say, little girl, if I came to kill you, you’d be dead by now!"

"Ah?" Cui Yuanyang replied, "I-I don’t have anything going on with Brother Zhao, at least not now..."

Xia Chichi covered her face.

"You should be very clear that I am the Holy Daughter of the Four Symbols Sect, right? Did I come here to kill you just for that?"

But she heard Cui Yuanyang actually say, "That’s right, sister is the Holy Daughter of the Four Symbols Sect... Why would the Four Symbols Sect take their Holy Daughter and swap her for some irrelevant girl’s life?"

What?

This time, it was Xia Chichi’s turn to scratch her head.

So, you’re not stupid, huh?

The two girls looked at each other. Xia Chichi finally put on a stern face, "Exactly, I was just passing by. I saw your convoy and just couldn’t hold back, so I came to beat the vixen! You, as the Young Miss of the Cui Family, are well-read and mannered. How can you also stoop to stealing men? Aren’t you ashamed?"

Cui Yuanyang instinctively thought about holding her head again but then mustered up the courage not to and mumbled, "You wanted to become the Holy Daughter yourself, to serve the Divine. You don’t want him, but you won’t let others have him either. How could there be such a thing..."

Xia Chichi faced a slap to her pride, expressionless.

She initially thought this girl was quite cute, but now, why did she seem more and more annoying?

Fifteen years old and still acting cute! Surely you’re smarter than anyone, right?

"It’s the Sect that refuses to let things be. There is a solution though. If he were to join the Sect, there might not be a problem," Xia Chichi said with a stern face. "What’s the difference between you and me? Isn’t your family also against it? Otherwise, why set a three-year term? If he can’t make it onto the Human List in three years, would you still elope?"

"I would."

With just one word, Cui Yuanyang blocked all of Xia Chichi’s arguments. Xia stared wide-eyed and after a long moment said, "Anyone can say that."

"Sister..." Cui Yuanyang sniffled, "Actually, you’re right. We’re the same. What’s the point of arguing here... I know where he was recently. That old woman doesn’t have our restrictions, and her family really wants to ally... Well, maybe we’re both finished..."

Xia Chichi blinked again.

Is she referring to Tang Wanzhuang?

Cui Yuanyang continued to mutter to herself, "I wasn’t even supposed to leave confinement yet. But when I heard Wang Zhaoqing was inviting people from the Hidden Dragon List to his banquet, I guessed he would be there. I pestered my father to let me come; I was afraid that if I didn’t see him again, he would forget about Yangyang..."

Cui Wenjing probably let you come on purpose, Xia Chichi realized with sudden clarity.

So cunning!

She had been indifferent before, but now that Tang Wanzhuang was about to step in and snatch him away, you’re getting anxious, aren’t you?

Xia Chichi suddenly felt like an irrelevant bystander and soon burst into a wry laugh. What was she doing, actually acting as if she had come to beat the vixen? That was just an excuse for a perfunctory task... But upon seeing the little vixen, she truly couldn’t hold back her irritation. In the end, she wasn’t tough enough, and the young girl had managed to make her look foolish at every turn. Really now...

In fact, in the other girl’s heart, the real rival had long since ceased to be Xia Chichi. Tang Wanzhuang was the one who truly alarmed the Cui Family.

How interesting. I wonder if Cui Wenjing regretted that three-year commitment that shot himself in the foot when he found out Tang Wanzhuang had entered the fray.

But on second thought, if they say Tang Wanzhuang might be fated with him, it must be because of that Prince title, right? But that title is mine... As Xia Chichi thought about this, she suddenly felt the green jade hairpin on her head glittering brightly, doubled in intensity.

She felt annoyed again, sidelong glancing at Cui Yuanyang for quite a while before saying indifferently, "You’re right. Tang Wanzhuang is older; she wouldn’t have as thin a skin as a young girl like you. Who knows, maybe they’ve already been together, and here you are, dreaming about spring at home..."

Cui Yuanyang’s face turned both red and bitter.

She felt the same but what could she do about it?