Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 45: Love Can Drive You Mad

Seeing Ye Wenxin gaze at Gu Aotian with a nurturing look, Gu Xiangsi felt a bit displeased and hugged her tighter.

"Sis, why do you keep looking at my brother?"

"I just think he's finally grown up-oh, I mean, Aotian seems quite reliable," Ye Wenxin replied. After waiting fifty years for the protagonist to come and kill her, but she never expected to witness the growth story of the male lead herself.

Of course, there should be many such male leads in this world, and Ye Wenxin had no intention of wasting time at Cangyu Sect.

"Sis, what kind of comparison is that? It's so weird," Gu Xiangsi said, not fully understanding, but relieved that Ye Wenxin seemed uninterested in her brother, Gu Aotian.

"Hehe, I have no interest in your brother, don't worry. I might compete for many things, but never for a man!" Ye Wenxin vowed. She wanted to live a few more years and wouldn't risk getting too close to Gu Aotian.

The fate of a villain was to be killed or become part of the protagonist's harem. Although Ye Wenxin wanted romance, she had no interest in these kids.

Gu Xiangsi hugged her even tighter, eyes full of hope. "Sis, do you not like men?" Her tone was eager, as if seizing an opportunity.

"I don't know. I've never experienced liking someone, and love would make me lose control," Ye Wenxin explained, recalling her ancient cultivation method-Zanghua.

This technique used murderous intent as a weapon; the greater the emotional turmoil, the more terrifying the power. Over time, the accumulated hostility could easily drive Ye Wenxin insane.

The infamous Demon Lord Gu Qingcheng was renowned for leaving only corpses in her wake.

"Why would love make you lose control? Is love a disease?" Gu Xiangsi asked, naively thinking love was contagious.

"You'll understand later. Plump Brother, come here," Ye Wenxin replied evasively, calling the plump boy to find another girl to join them.

"Why do we need another girl?"

"For balance," Ye Wenxin said mysteriously. Although she joined Gu Aotian's group, she didn't plan to stay with them for all seven days. Once she found an opportunity, she intended to visit her old acquaintances, Heitong and the beautiful mute, and practice alchemy until the trial ended.

"Got it, someone caring and nice, right?" The plump boy, though average in aptitude, had a keen eye for people. Ye Wenxin thought he might be crucial to Gu Aotian's rise and didn't underestimate him.

Soon, the plump boy returned with a girl.

About sixteen, not a beauty, but pleasant-looking. Her name was Su Mei, and though initially frightened, seeing two other girls in the group reassured her, and she agreed to join.

With this, an eight-person team formed and was assigned to an exit, waiting for the Grand Elder's signal.

The group held their breath as, at the signal, they began moving into the forest.

Some were cautious, others bold, while Ye Wenxin's group seemed to be on a leisurely stroll.

"We'll take it slow and let others clear the beasts first, then look for an opportunity to rush in," Gu Aotian suggested, showing his protagonist's aura.