PFC Chapter 189 Don't make things difficult for my master
Chapter 189 Don't make things difficult for my master
"Don't worry, Mrs. Si, I was just saying it casually. I wouldn't really blame her! After all, she's my beloved student. I was just a little too anxious just now."
As Xia Ran spoke, she quickly put away the arrogant and haughty attitude she usually displayed at Taiqing Temple, and instead put on a gentle and kind face, with a lot more respect and attention towards Meng Shuqin in her expression.
You should know that although Meng Shuqin has never cultivated any Taoist magic, she is the mother-in-law of her disciple Shen Qingyao in this mortal world!
Moreover, as far as Xia Ran knew, Ms. Meng Shuqin had always treated Shen Qingyao with great care and attention, so both emotionally and logically, she was very willing to give her more face and courtesy.
When Meng Shuqin heard Xia Ran personally promise not to blame Shen Qingyao anymore, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally able to relax a little.
She gently patted her chest, secretly relieved that the little commotion had finally passed without serious incident.
Meanwhile, Shen Qingyao, standing to the side, silently watched Meng Shuqin, who was pleading for her, and a feeling of indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.
In fact, given Shen Qingyao's understanding of her master's personality and temperament, she knew perfectly well that her master's harsh words were just a little trick to scare her.
However, to her utter surprise, her mother-in-law, Meng Shuqin, was completely unaware of this and went to great lengths to plead with her master on her behalf.
In that instant, a sentence that Meng Shuqin had once said to her suddenly appeared in Shen Qingyao's mind.
Those words still seem to echo in my ears, so clear and distinct:
"If you really decide to part ways with Si Jingnian and end your marriage in the future, then could you take me with you?!"
At that moment, for some reason, Shen Qingyao suddenly felt an urge to respond to Meng Shuqin's question. In fact, it wasn't entirely impossible.
She secretly thought that when she divorced Si Jingnian next time, she would definitely take this mother-in-law with her.
After all, although there was still a sense of distance between the two during this period, their relationship was generally harmonious.
Moreover, on many occasions, Meng Shuqin was quite caring and attentive to her, and she quite liked her mother-in-law.
However, Meng Shuqin was completely unaware of Shen Qingyao's plans. She was happily lost in her own thoughts, simply feeling fortunate that Xia Ran would not punish Shen Qingyao.
Meng Shuqin looked at Xia Ran with an earnest expression and asked urgently:
"Master Xia, with your great supernatural powers, do you have any wonderful methods to help A Yao expel that thing called the God of Bliss from her body?"
When Meng Shuqin brought up the matter again, the previously relaxed atmosphere instantly became tense.
Both Shen Qingyao and Xia Ran's expressions darkened as if the weather had suddenly turned gloomy.
Xia Ran's relaxed brows furrowed tightly, a heavy look spreading between her brows. The faint smile that had been on her face vanished as if blown away by a strong wind, and even the corners of her mouth drooped down involuntarily.
Shen Qingyao, who was standing to the side, took in all of this and couldn't help but feel a sense of indescribable loss.
But she forced herself to stay composed and tried not to appear too out of sorts.
Although he still looked somewhat reluctant, he didn't show much disappointment on the surface.
"Mom, please stop making things difficult for my master! That Blissful God isn't some ordinary demon or monster; his origins are quite mysterious and extraordinary. Back then, all the big shots in the martial arts world joined forces to besiege him, but what was the result? They still couldn't completely eliminate him! This shows that his strength is definitely not to be underestimated. Besides, I think that my journey in this world has already been quite worthwhile. After all, I've lived two lives, so there's really nothing to regret or feel sorry about!"
Shen Qingyao tried to force a smile, but the smile looked somewhat forced.
She deliberately made her tone sound very relaxed, as if she were talking about a trivial matter, hoping to ease the unusually tense and oppressive atmosphere.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and it seems that doing so had no effect.
Everyone present maintained a tense expression, not a single person showing even the slightest hint of a smile. The entire scene not only lacked any sense of ease but instead became increasingly heavy and solemn.
Upon hearing Shen Qingyao say that she had lived two lives, Ruan Hongshuang, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of doubt and confusion.
Xia Ran's eyes flickered, but there was a meaningful emotion in them.
Meng Shuqin, however, did not notice this sentence at all. After hearing Shen Qingyao's words, she first turned to look at Xia Ran, who had a solemn expression, and then noticed that the other party remained silent.
In an instant, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, plummeted into an abyss, and her mood instantly plummeted to rock bottom.
In just a split second, Meng Shuqin's eyes quickly reddened, and tears began to well up in them.
However, considering that there were still outsiders present, Meng Shuqin quickly turned her body quietly with red eyes, and then, when no one was paying attention, she quickly raised her hand to wipe away the tears that were about to roll down her cheeks.
Seeing Meng Shuqin in such a state, Shen Qingyao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow in her heart.
She subconsciously took a step forward and reached out her hands to comfort Meng Shuqin.
However, as soon as she raised her arm, it suddenly seemed as if all her strength had been lost, and it fell limply to her sides...
Xia Ran's beautiful eyes revealed deep worry. She gazed at Shen Qingyao quietly, her lips trembling slightly as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she did not speak.
Her hesitant expression evoked pity, as if she had a thousand words in her heart but didn't know how to express them.
After a moment of silence, Xia Ran let out a long sigh, a sigh as cold as the autumn wind, carrying endless sorrow and helplessness.
At the same time, Shen Qingyao also sighed.
However, unlike Xia Ran, her expression suddenly showed a sense of relief, as if a huge rock that had been pressing on her heart had finally been removed.
Shen Qingyao shook her head with a wry smile, then deliberately adopted a nonchalant demeanor, casually waving her hands as she slowly took a few steps forward.
Her steps appeared somewhat unsteady, as if each step carried immense pressure.
Despite this, she continued walking resolutely until she stopped in front of Xia Ran again.
"Master..."
Shen Qingyao raised her head, looking directly at Xia Ran, her eyes flashing with a resolute light.
"When the God of Bliss controls my consciousness again, please kill me! I know you must have a way to make that hateful God of Bliss disappear from this world completely, never to rise again."
"And if I can exchange my life for the peace of this world, then even if I die, it will be a worthy death, without any regrets! So please promise me... please don't hesitate any longer!"
Shen Qingyao's voice was strong and resonant, full of determination and courage.
She stared intently at Xia Ran, hoping to catch a glimpse of agreement on her face.
At this moment, she had already disregarded life and death, and only wanted to rid the world of this great scourge.