At the Beginning, The Villain Went for the Saintess, and the Protagonist Lost His Cool!

Chapter 8: How Can Leng Yue Compare to Junior Sister? She’s Not Even Worth Carrying Her Shoes!:

Yun Wanqing’s cheeks flushed as she lightly touched her face with her delicate hand, her expression shy and endearing.

At this moment, all her airs as the Saintess of the Absolute Void Holy Land vanished. She was no longer the dignified figure but instead a gentle, bashful girl.

However, the next second, she huffed softly, her tone tinged with jealousy.

“I’m nothing compared to Fairy Leng Yue.

“Over the past few months, it seems Brother Su’s soul has been completely captivated by her.

“I’ve heard that you not only gifted her countless divine pills and treasures but also planned to crown her as the new Saintess, even arranging the ceremony!”

Though Yun Wanqing had claimed to her maid earlier that she didn’t care, deep down, how could she truly be indifferent?

Seeing Su Mo visit her now, all the grievances she had held in her heart for months surged forth in an instant.

As a girl, she also had her moments of playful spite. Now was the perfect opportunity to tease Su Mo.

This playful ribbing, full of subtle emotions, was entirely in line with Yun Wanqing’s personality. It reminded Su Mo of their childhood days, filled with petty squabbles.

Su Mo’s expression remained unchanged. His thick-skinned nature made him immune to such comments.

He had anticipated that Yun Wanqing might reprimand him before he arrived, so he was mentally prepared.

After all, he had indeed wronged her, and attempting to justify himself might only make things worse.

So, Su Mo admitted earnestly, “Junior Sister Wanqing, this is indeed my fault. I didn’t consider your feelings.

“That’s why I’ve come today to apologize to you in person.”

His gaze was sincere, brimming with genuine regret.

He knew that true sincerity was the ultimate weapon.

As he spoke, Su Mo flipped his hand, revealing a bottle of pills.

The bottle was exquisitely crafted, crystalline and transparent, adorned with a bright red ribbon tied in a bow, clearly prepared as a gift.

Yun Wanqing’s face lit up with a sweet smile, her heart brimming with joy.

Truthfully, the gift itself didn’t matter to her. What she valued was that Su Mo was here, spending time with her, teasing and chatting as they always used to. That alone was enough to make her happy.

“Open it,” Su Mo urged.

Yun Wanqing nodded slightly and took the bottle.

When she opened it, her face was filled with surprise. “A Heaven Origin Pill!”

She knew all too well how precious the Heaven Origin Pill was.

While she claimed the gift didn’t matter, receiving something so rare and thoughtful was the perfect icing on the cake, bringing her even more delight.

“This will be incredibly useful for me!”

“Thank you, Brother Su!”

Her bright eyes shimmered as she smiled sweetly, clutching the pill bottle to her chest.

Then, as if a sudden thought crossed her mind, she pouted and asked, “This Heaven Origin Pill… it wasn’t something Fairy Leng Yue rejected, was it? Did Brother Su only think to give it to me afterward?”

With that, she furrowed her eyebrows, her tone playful yet tinged with annoyance. “If that’s the case, then I don’t want it!”

She extended the pill bottle back toward Su Mo in mock indignation.

Su Mo chuckled and gently pushed her hand back. “Give it to Fairy Leng Yue? Does she even deserve it?

“I, as the Holy Son, saved her entire family and brought her into the Holy Land, bestowing divine pills and treasures upon her.

“Not only did she fail to show any gratitude, but she even had the audacity to put on airs with me.

“Just earlier, I revoked her title as Saintess!

“From this moment on, there is only one Saintess in the Absolute Void Holy Land, and that’s you, Junior Sister Wanqing!”

Yun Wanqing retrieved the pill bottle, a look of surprise crossing her face.

She knew how devoted her Brother Su had been to Leng Yue over the past few months, catering to her every whim.

Could it really be true that he had suddenly stripped Leng Yue of her title as Saintess? The change was too abrupt to believe.

Given Su Mo’s prior behavior, Yun Wanqing couldn’t help but wonder if he was merely saying this to placate her.

“Brother Su, did you truly revoke Fairy Leng Yue’s title as Saintess?” she asked, her voice tinged with doubt.

Su Mo nodded firmly. “She didn’t appreciate the position, so I granted her wish.”

Seeing the seriousness in his expression, Yun Wanqing finally believed him.

After all, this wasn’t the sort of thing one could lie about. Any elder could easily confirm whether Leng Yue’s title had been revoked.

As a Holy Son, Su Mo wouldn’t stoop to such a transparent falsehood.

Yun Wanqing felt a wave of quiet joy.

Though she couldn’t help but feel a hint of schadenfreude over Leng Yue’s dismissal, the thought of being the only Saintess in Brother Su’s eyes filled her with happiness.

Without saying much, she nodded in acknowledgment.

Initially, Yun Wanqing had no prejudice against Leng Yue.

Leng Yue was undeniably beautiful and talented, a woman of exceptional caliber. Paired with Su Mo, they indeed seemed like a perfect match.

But over time, Yun Wanqing had observed Leng Yue’s cold and indifferent attitude toward Su Mo, which made her harbor some resentment.

Clutching the pill bottle tightly against her chest, Yun Wanqing felt a newfound clarity.

The gloom that had clouded her heart had lifted entirely, replaced by a sense of peace and satisfaction.

It felt as though she had emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle, finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Su Mo noticed the joy in his junior sister’s expression and smiled.

When it came to cheering up women, Su Mo was a master.

Especially when the woman in question already had feelings for him—what could be simpler?

Compliments, gifts, and heartfelt reassurances. These three tactics were the keys to success, and Su Mo wielded them with textbook precision.

Striking while the iron was hot, he added, “Junior Sister Wanqing, since you’ve recently broken through to the Spirit Sea realm, I specifically ventured into the dangerous Western Demon Lake to retrieve this Heaven Origin Pill for you.

“Whoever claimed I did it for Fairy Leng Yue is spreading baseless rumors.”

Then, with a dismissive snort, Su Mo continued, “How could Fairy Leng Yue ever compare to you, Junior Sister?

“From the very beginning, everything I’ve done has been for you.”

His words were spoken with unwavering conviction, his gaze locked onto Yun Wanqing’s eyes without a hint of hesitation.

After all, as the Holy Son, who could dare contradict him?

Moreover, since he had personally obtained the Heaven Origin Pill, whoever he claimed it was for became the truth.

Yun Wanqing’s face turned crimson at his words, her shyness evident.

His remarks were more direct than ever before, bordering on a confession.

“Thank you, Brother Su,” she said softly, covering her face with her hands as she giggled nervously, her chest heaving slightly.

“No need to thank me, Junior Sister,” Su Mo replied with a warm smile.

He then added, “Why wait? You should consume the Heaven Origin Pill now.

“I’ll personally stand guard for you as you refine it!”

“Alright. I’ll trouble you, Brother Su,” Yun Wanqing agreed, nodding with a smile.