Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 394 - 394 377 Lu Xuan_1

394: Chapter 377 Lu Xuan_1 394: Chapter 377 Lu Xuan_1 Profound Sect, in the Hall of Deliberation.

Lu Xuan sat in the position that once belonged to the Sect Master, his anger palpable after listening to several elders recount recent events, “This Lu Chuan truly has the audacity of the heavens, daring to kill members of Kunlun Domain’s Lu family.

Although the Great Elder has been expelled from the Lu family, that doesn’t give these insects the right to kill so brazenly!”

He didn’t care that Lu Chuan shared the Lu surname, for unless one was from Kunlun Domain’s Lu family, anyone from the secular world with the surname Lu was no more than an ant in their eyes.

Elder Wind hurriedly said, “Mr.

Lu, you speak truly.

We detest this Lu Chuan for murdering our Great Elder, and while we would love to avenge him, the enemy is fearsome and hard to handle.

Though we wish to seek revenge for the Great Elder, we simply cannot capture the fiend.

Thus, we implore you, Mr.

Lu, to take action and slay this beast, avenging our Great Elder.”

The other people also bowed and pleaded with Lu Xuan to confront Lu Chuan.

With such an incredibly powerful being at their disposal, it would be absurd not to use him.

The old foxes of the Profound Sect always operated with acute shrewdness.

Lu Xuan’s face revealed a cold smile as he heard the elders’ pleas, clearly understanding that they wished to use him to eliminate Lu Chuan.

However, he didn’t reject their request, instead agreeing, “Very well, since that’s the case, I’ll help you get rid of this Lu Chuan.”

The four elders exchanged glances, a hint of a smile flashing in their eyes.

“However…” Lu Xuan’s tone shifted, “I never do business at a loss.

Since I have agreed to help you, you must also agree to one of my conditions.”

Elder Wind looked at Lu Xuan and inquired, “What condition do you desire, Lu Xuan?”

Lu Xuan spoke with a smile, “Given that your Profound Sect Leader is missing and the Great Elder is dead, there is chaos at the helm.

If this goes on, disaster will surely arise within the sect.

As a friend of the Great Elder and effectively a half-member of the Profound Sect, I wish to prevent its decline.

To manage the sect, and so, from this moment forth, I shall be your acting Sect Master.

Do you have any objections?”

The expressions on the elders’ faces changed.

They had thought Lu Xuan’s arrival would simplify the matter of dealing with Lu Chuan, but they hadn’t expected the former to demand the position of Sect Master—an astonishing request.

After pondering for a moment, Elder Wind stated, “Mr.

Lu, we understand that your offer comes from a place of goodwill.

However, our Sect Master has merely disappeared, not perished.

We cannot presume to make such a decision on her behalf!”

Lu Xuan snorted coldly, “That matter does not require your Sect Master’s approval.

It seems you are unaware that your missing Sect Master is a woman, right?”

“What!” The elders, upon hearing this, displayed expressions of disbelief.

Lu Xuan’s cold laugh continued, “It’s understandable that you didn’t know.

After all, it’s the Sect Master’s biggest secret.

The Great Elder personally relayed this to me.

I have a portrait of your Sect Master here.

Take a look.”

He then proceeded to produce a painting and tossed it to Elder Wind.

Elder Wind quickly unfurled it, and upon seeing the otherworldly, fairy-like woman in the painting, his shock deepened.

The painting was hand-drawn by the Great Elder.

Though he wasn’t renowned as a master of arts, his skill was adequate, perfectly replicating the likeness of Situ Qinghuan as he had seen her, with additional embellishments that brought the figure to life, captivatingly so.

“Is…

is this really our Sect Master?” Elder Rain asked, incredulously.

Lu Xuan nodded, “Indeed, your Sect Master has always worn a mask in public because she is, in fact, a woman.

A woman in power, isn’t that a joke?”

The secret of the Sect Master’s gender was indeed disclosed to Lu Xuan by the Great Elder, and the painting was indeed a gift from him.

Lu Xuan might be a Grade 2 Saint, but within the Lu family, his strength and talent were hardly noteworthy, resulting in a lack of favor within the clan as he often faced disdain and bullying from the family prodigies.

Internally prideful, Lu Xuan couldn’t stand being a perpetual joke in others’ eyes and always dreamt of becoming a person of high status, revered by all.

Unfortunately, his capabilities did not match his ambition.

Over the years, his presence in the Lu family remained insignificant, a constant target for mistreatment.

Unable to bear this humiliation, he sought status within the secular world.

After all, though a Grade 2 Saint might be unremarkable in the Lu family, in the secular world, he was considered amongst the most elite, respected wherever he went.

The Great Elder, craving recognition from the Lu family, treated every member with utmost deference, practically longing to be their lackey.

Lu Xuan indulged in the adulation from the Great Elder.

Over time, the two became close friends.

Whenever Lu Xuan felt aggrieved within the family, he would secretly leave the Kunlun Domain and visit the Profound Sect to seek solace with the Great Elder, enjoying the treatment befitting a superior being to rebalance his troubled mind.

Not long ago, the Great Elder confided in Lu Xuan about the true identity of the Sect Master.

Astonished by the portrait, Lu Xuan immediately took an interest in this Sect Master.

The Great Elder disclosed his plot against the Sect Master, expressing that once successful, he wished to share the joy of this unparalleled beauty with Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan’s visit to the Profound Sect was to ascertain whether the Great Elder had succeeded in his plan.

Moreover, his motives weren’t solely for the woman; since the Sect Master was a woman, revealing this secret would provoke dissent within the sect.

With ties to the Great Elder, Lu Xuan could seize the opportunity to supplant her and become the new Profound Sect Leader.

Even if the Profound Sect was nothing in the Lu family’s eyes, ruling here as Sect Master was preferable to suffering indignities back home.

He also believed the Great Elder would accept his proposal since, with his formidable strength, the Great Elder would have little choice but to comply.

However, after arriving at the Profound Sect, he discovered that the Great Elder had died and the Sect Master had vanished.

Therefore, he had no choice but to change his strategy, which led to the scene before them now.

“Since ancient times, men have been the absolute masters of power, while women are merely playthings to please us.

Hence, your Sect Master should have been replaced long ago!”

Lu Xuan looked down condescendingly at the group of elders, “I and the Great Elder were fellow disciples in the past, and now are good friends.

With the relationship between the two of us, acting as the Sect Leader of your Profound Sect is well within my capabilities.”

“Of course, there’s another most important reason, which is strength.”

“If there is anyone present who does not accept me, step forward.

I will beat you until you are thoroughly convinced!”

Having said that, the oppressive aura of his Grade 2 Saint Realm instantly enveloped the entire hall, causing everyone to gasp for breath.

Elder Wind realized that Lu Xuan had not come to consult with them.

If they did not agree, he feared that someone would meet a violent death on the spot today.

For the sake of preserving his life, he quickly said, “Since Mr.

Lu has made such a proposal, we are naturally willing to accept.

From now on, Mr.

Lu will be our acting Sect Master of the Profound Sect!”

The others also realized the current situation and echoed in agreement.

“We are willing to serve Mr.

Lu as the acting Sect Master!”

Seeing that everyone had agreed, a smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face.

“Very good, the wise are always adaptable.

Now that I’ve become the Sect Master, naturally, I will help you kill that Lu Chuan.”

Elder Wind asked, “Sect Master, may I know your plan?”

Lu Xuan thought for a moment and said, “Like this, spread the word that the Sect Master never disappeared.

I am your rightful Sect Master, and that woman should be said to be my wife.

She betrayed me by colluding with that Lu Chuan, and it was precisely because of her that Lu Chuan killed the Great Elder, as a way to intimidate me.”

“To avenge the Great Elder, I will set up a stage at the foot of the sect’s mountain in a week’s time and wait for Lu Chuan to appear.

If he has any spine, he will surely come to duel with me, to prove his innocence to the world.

And if he’s a cowardly rat who dares not show up, then he will become a laughingstock in the eyes of the world, and afterward, I will think of other methods to deal with him.”

In reality, his true intent with this move was to force Situ Qinghuan out into the open.

After all, his relationship with the Great Elder was just as it appeared.

While avenging him was not an empty promise, it was not so urgent, either.

Compared to that, the allure of Situ Qinghuan’s beauty attracted him more.

After hearing Lu Xuan’s words, Elder Wind didn’t think it was a very good plan, but since the other party was powerful, he dared not say more and reluctantly agreed, “Sect Master is sagacious.

We will do as the Sect Master instructs.”

Lu Xuan, relishing the feeling of being respected, said indifferently, “Go ahead.

Also, find me a few good-looking female disciples from within the sect.

I wish to personally mentor them and teach them some profound martial arts.”

The elders exchanged glances, all clearly understanding what Lu Xuan intended to do.

But they didn’t have the heart to refuse and, with a resigned sigh, agreed to his request.

…

Inside the hotel.

Lu Chuan sat cross-legged on the floor, focusing on his cultivation.

Situ Qinghuan lay on the bed, still unconscious.

After much deliberation, Lu Chuan ultimately did not take advantage of the situation.

Though failing to resolve the karma with the Great Elder meant that he would be entangled by karma and not die well, taking extreme measures for the sake of preserving his life was not entirely reprehensible.

But he ultimately was not that sort of person.

Besides, he still had two more months left and could try to make a deal.

Maybe he could convince the Sect Master to help him, so he didn’t have to bear the infamy of being despicable and low.

Although the Sect Master already knew he was looking for her, she was not aware of his motives.

Therefore, Lu Chuan wanted to make good use of this period to spend time with the Sect Master.

Perhaps sparks could fly, allowing some feelings to develop.

After that, everything would naturally fall into place.

Before long, Situ Qinghuan slowly opened her eyes, feeling confused.

After realizing she was lying on a soft bed, she was momentarily stunned, then abruptly sat up and looked around.

When she saw Lu Chuan sitting cross-legged on the floor, she felt a little relieved.

“Although I fainted, I’ve always presented as a man in front of Lu Chuan.

Even if I seemed a bit effeminate, he shouldn’t be perverted enough to do anything to me while I’m unconscious.

I should have passed the night safely…”

As Situ Qinghuan was confidently assessing her situation, sure that she hadn’t been taken advantage of and her identity hadn’t been exposed, she suddenly felt a draft on her chest, oddly comfortable, and a sense of curiosity arose.

“Strange, I’ve been binding my chest all this time, often so tight I could hardly breathe.

Why do I feel so relaxed and oddly comfortable now…”

At that thought, her eyes widened in shock, and she quickly grabbed her collar and looked inside.

Then, as if struck by lightning, she froze completely.

“Who untied my chest binding…”