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Chapter 91

The attempt at seduction had failed.

Xu Nian had anticipated this outcome to some extent; it was unnecessary for Ji Yuebai to apologize. With her modern memories, Xu Nian could understand Ji Yuebai’s perspective. Ji Yuebai simply aspired for a love that was pure and devoid of physicality, which was perfectly valid.

Xu Nian realized that she was the one at fault, exploiting Ji Yuebai’s love and tolerance to test her boundaries. This time, her actions were driven by a sudden and intense surge of desire and craving, possibly a biological phenomenon like an animal’s mating season. As a snake-demon, she might not have been exempt from such physiological changes.

The swift progress in her cultivation probably caused her snake-demon form to develop rapidly, initiating her mating season. This clarifies why, after a long period of self-control, she suddenly gave in to her attractions towards Ji Yuebai. Understanding this, Xu Nian was overwhelmed with remorse, worried that her impulsive behavior might damage the advancement in their relationship. She feared returning to the days when Ji Yuebai was distant and reserved.

As a human cultivator, Ji Yuebai might not understand this. Maybe Xu Nian could wait until her body calmed down to explain that her actions weren’t intentional.

Resolved, Xu Nian sat up and meditated, focusing on calming and stabilizing techniques. After an hour of effort, she managed to suppress much of the overwhelming desire.

Then, a knock on the door came.

Was it Ji Yuebai?

Xu Nian felt uneasy. She hadn’t done anything inappropriate; why would Ji Yuebai now behave so formally?

“Come in,” she said, her voice tinged with melancholy.

To her surprise, it was Qing Cheng and Qing Jin, the two sisters, who entered. Both appeared surprised by the changes in Xu Nian’s body and aura.

Qing Jin, unable to contain her envy and bitterness, blurted out, “When I first saw you, you were just a ninth-rank demon beast in the Eastern Sea Secret Realm, and now you’ve ascended to the fourteenth-rank so quickly.”

Xu Nian secretly relished the backhanded compliment, barely restraining a smile. She responded with feigned modesty, “It’s nothing much, just a bit of talent and relentless effort.”

Qing Jin rolled her eyes at Xu Nian’s boastful words and muttered under her breath, “It’s all because of the benefits you got from being a ‘Spirit Snake.’ Acting superior after reaping the benefits.”

Just as Xu Nian was about to snap back, Qing Cheng intervened, smacking Qing Jin on the back of her head. The slap was hard enough to indicate her seriousness.

Qing Jin winced in pain, looking at her sister with a mix of hurt and confusion. But before she could speak, Qing Cheng sternly silenced her, “Quiet. You should not speak so carelessly about our master.”

Qing Jin fell silent, not daring to say another word.

Qing Cheng approached Xu Nian with a respectful demeanor, “In two days, the Elders’ Council is going to hold the succession ceremony to officially recognize you as the new leader of the Qingxuan King Snake clan.”

Xu Nian was already informed about this by Elder Qing Lu. It was a decision made after deliberation by the Elders’ Council. Just earlier, Qing Zhi had even delivered to her the clan leader’s attire and crown. The outfit was lavish, adorned with exotic and slightly creepy patterns, befitting the atmosphere of the Eastern Sea Secret Realm.

However, Xu Nian sensed that Qing Cheng, as a snake demon, wouldn’t just visit to inform her of something she already knew, especially since she had promised the sisters that she wouldn’t breach their agreement before her seclusion.