“What did you say? I’m the witches’ princess?”
Upon hearing Yan Qingzhu’s words, Bai Zhiqiu was instantly filled with astonishment.
If this were true, it would explain why Gu Nian had been so unusually attentive to her.
If she wasn’t mistaken, the identity of a princess must be incredibly significant to witches; otherwise, they wouldn’t dispatch a Sun Wheel-tier powerhouse just to capture her.
“So, does that mean my identity is incredibly important?” Bai Zhiqiu asked, her eyes sparkling like little stars as she looked at Yan Qingzhu.
For some reason, as Yan Qingzhu gazed into Bai Zhiqiu’s large, ruby-like eyes, an ominous premonition began to brew within her heart.
“That’s right! Is there a problem?”
“No, no! I just had a bold idea.” Bai Zhiqiu exclaimed excitedly to Yan Qingzhu.
“As long as I go with this Gu Nian, I’ll become the witches’ princess, and then I can rule over all the witches, commanding everyone to live in peace.
Plus, I can get closer to even more big sister witches!”
Thinking this, Bai Zhiqiu hummed happily, as if a blissful life, embracing witches left and right, was already within her grasp.
Unexpectedly, a sudden sharp rap from Yan Qingzhu shattered her reverie.
‘Aren’t you content with so many magical girls by your side? You still want to embrace witches left and right, without worrying if your body can handle it!’
“I can handle it! I can definitely handle it!” Bai Zhiqiu replied, rubbing her head.
Seeing Bai Zhiqiu’s stubborn refusal to change, Yan Qingzhu rolled her eyes.
It seemed the matter of the little witch’s education urgently needed to be addressed.
Not far away, Jasmine’s negotiations with Gu Nian continued.
Despite the generous terms Gu Nian offered, Jasmine still refused, her reason simple: she didn’t trust witches!
“What a pity, to be unable to bring her home through peaceful means!” Gu Nian shook her head with a hint of regret.
“I dislike using force, even after breaking through to the Sun Wheel-tier, I rarely strike, because some people dislike bloodshed.
However, today, I am forced to act.”
“Bring it on!” Jasmine raised her white sword, twirling it deftly.
“’New Life,’” Gu Nian began, “is the name of this blade.
She told me that after decay comes new life, and I have been waiting for new life.”
As she finished speaking, a long gray blade appeared in Gu Nian’s hand.
The blade was wreathed in deathly aura, yet the hilt pulsed with verdant life.
The deathly aura on the blade coalesced into a three-headed monster, standing erect behind Gu Nian, staring at Jasmine like a grim reaper.
The moment the aura of decay, corruption, and death clashed with Jasmine’s light, which symbolized life and prosperity, Jasmine was instantly overwhelmed.
Even the sword in her hand was battered almost to dust by the monster behind Gu Nian.
And this entire process took less than a minute!
In under a minute, the Chief of Jiangnan Province was instantly defeated.
After shattering the longsword in Jasmine’s hand, Gu Nian did not press her attack further.
She rested the blade against Jasmine’s neck, severed a lock of hair, and then withdrew both the hair and the blade.
“My sister said not to casually kill people.
So, I won’t kill you.”
Subsequently, Gu Nian extended her hand and helped Jasmine to her feet, without the slightest awkwardness, as if their battle had merely been a game.
‘This woman is incredibly strong! Stronger than Master!’ This was the conclusion Jasmine reached after battling Gu Nian.
When fighting her Master, although she couldn’t win, she still had opportunities to get close, and even occasionally put her Master in a difficult spot.
However, against Gu Nian, she was completely overwhelmed throughout the entire fight, an experience that instilled a profound sense of powerlessness.
“Jasmine, are you alright?” Yan Qingzhu asked, anxiously checking Jasmine’s body.
“Qingzhu! She’s incredibly strong! The three of us are no match for her!” Jasmine’s words surprised both Bai Zhiqiu and Yan Qingzhu.
Yan Qingzhu, especially, was taken aback, given her understanding of Jasmine.
When Jasmine fought someone, if she won and then said her opponent was strong, it was likely a polite consolation.
But if she lost and uttered those words, it almost certainly meant that they simply couldn’t defeat that person.
“What should we do?” Bai Zhiqiu asked, looking at the two silent figures.
She had expected Gu Nian to be strong, but she hadn’t anticipated her being this powerful.
“At this point, there’s only one option left…” Jasmine said.
“That option… do we really have to use it?” Yan Qingzhu’s brows furrowed, her struggle evident.
“As long as we can hold out until Master or someone else arrives!” Jasmine declared.
“But even then, we might not succeed; they might not be able to defeat Gu Nian.” Yan Qingzhu’s frown deepened.
“And would she even agree to this method?”
“I think she might even consider it a golden opportunity,” Jasmine added.
“What method are you talking about! Hurry up and tell me! Look at the time! Still playing riddles! If you don’t tell me, I’m just going to run off with Gu Nian!” Seeing them continue to speak in riddles, Bai Zhiqiu threatened to flee.
“It seems you’re right,” Yan Qingzhu nodded, having heard Bai Zhiqiu’s words.
“Little witch, the three of us are currently facing a moment of life or death; I have an arduous task for you.
Can you complete it?” Jasmine suddenly clapped Bai Zhiqiu’s shoulder, her expression stern.
“Chief Jasmine, please don’t be like that! Just tell me directly, alright! You’re scaring me!” Seeing Jasmine’s actions, Bai Zhiqiu nearly burst into tears.
She was genuinely terrified right now.
If Jasmine frowned and shielded her, she certainly didn’t want to face Gu Nian directly!
Even Jasmine couldn’t last long; if she stepped in, she’d probably be beaten to a pulp in three seconds.
At that point, even if Bai Yue were called, she might not recognize her.
“Don’t worry! Your life won’t be in any danger!” Jasmine first tried her best to reassure Bai Zhiqiu, fearing that Bai Zhiqiu would simply run off and ruin the entire plan.
“Chief Jasmine, please tell me?
What exactly is the plan?” Bai Zhiqiu stammered.
“We need you to stall for time! To wait for reinforcements to arrive!”
Upon hearing Jasmine’s words, Bai Zhiqiu felt her mind struggling to keep up.
She couldn’t help but confirm again, finally receiving Jasmine’s affirmative answer.
“Chief Jasmine! You’re joking! You can’t even beat her, so how am I supposed to stall for time!
Even if Yan Qingzhu went, she’d be more useful than me!” Bai Zhiqiu’s eyes welled up with tears.
She wished she hadn’t listened to Yin’s persuasion and rushed down here.
Now, not only had she failed to save Master, but she was also about to get dragged into this mess herself.
“We need you to seduce her!” Jasmine declared unequivocally.
“What? Seduce her?” Bai Zhiqiu paused, realizing it actually seemed quite suited to her…
“That’s right! If you go, Poppy definitely wouldn’t bear to harm you!
As long as you can find a way to stall for enough time, we’ll be saved.” Jasmine helped Bai Zhiqiu straighten her clothes.
“And, if you go, I’ll give you a raise!”
“A raise? How much?”