Chapter 907 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

The tone of the Elder when speaking to Tang Xin and when speaking to Lian Xin is noticeably different. In the presence of the demonic sage, the head of the immortal family, he was polite, almost treating her as an equal, but still with a sense of assurance, as if her answers would not surprise him. However, to the senior apprentice sister, his attitude became much more cautious, even tinged with a hint of interrogation. "Grandpa! You..." Xian Ling frowned, seemingly not liking the Elder's tone. But before she could say anything, the head of the family glanced at her, seemingly casting some kind of spell that rendered Xian Ling unable to move, not even able to open her mouth. "After the heavenly selection event, we have come to understand you to some extent," the Elder said slowly. "There are many mysteries surrounding you. For instance, in the past, during the ascension ceremony, you jumped into the teleportation array to save some participants, and then, after some time, you appeared in Xuzhou, and no one knows what happened between those two time points." "Or, for example, when Xian Ling and you entered the final stage of the heavenly selection secret realm, and you and Wen Ming from the Wen Tian Sect entered the trial area, and then came out unharmed, and, no one knows what happened during that time." "Furthermore, with the help of several high-level cultivators, you traveled to the Void Realm through the spatial passage left by the Void Clan, and then returned with the seven elders of the Profound Spirit Sect, and again, no one knows what happened during that time." "And most recently, you rushed into the Abyssal Insect Realm, persisting alone until the reinforcements arrived, once again risking your life." "Tang Xin," the Elder's voice grew heavier as he said, "there are indeed too many mysteries surrounding you." The hall fell silent. To have such an understanding of the senior apprentice sister of the Profound Spirit Sect, the immortal family must have conducted a thorough investigation. For a super force, achieving this level of understanding is not difficult. Moreover, they are not just a regular super force, but the immortal family with a multitude of methods beyond an outsider's imagination. After a moment of silence, Tang Xin spoke. "I admit that there are indeed many mysteries surrounding me... but will this affect your trust in me?" The Elder looked straight at her, as if trying to glean some information from her reaction. But the senior apprentice sister had already been scrutinized by various powerful figures, even those at the mid-level of tribulation, using similar methods. She had grown used to this level of probing. "Unknown individuals are often the most feared, whether they are foes or friends," the head of the family sighed, "but from your performance, for now, you are worthy of trust." [Satisfaction +2000] "This demeanor is not that of a disciple from ordinary sects," he continued, "and it seems that there's more than just appearance that attracts Ling'er." [Satisfaction +222] [Satisfaction +333] Tang Xin's performance earned nods of approval from the elders in the hall. The so-called pride of the heavenly super sects was something they had seen before, but to remain composed in the face of questioning from so many powerful individuals indicated extraordinary character, or perhaps pure cluelessness... As for the girl in front of them, she did not seem like the clueless type. "Grandpa!" Xian Ling finally regained her ability to speak and said discontentedly to the Elder, "How can you target Tang Xin like this? I won't talk to you anymore!" "Cough," the Elder coughed, masking his embarrassment, "it's a helpless situation. Your friend has so many mysteries surrounding her, which is truly worrying..." "Yes," someone nearby interjected, "if you put yourself in our shoes, having your precious daughter so close to a woman of unknown origins, any parent would worry, right?" "Well, my background is actually quite clean. It's just that the things I do are somewhat unclear," Tang Xin did not feel angry about the head's actions. To be able to speak about these matters in person was actually a good thing. Being able to speak about them represented open communication, attempting to establish a more amicable relationship. "That being said, Ling'er is not someone with great fortunes, but she is 'favored' by fortune," the Elder stroked his beard, "the role she has identified should not be inferior in quality." "I can assure you," the senior apprentice sister clasped her fists, "under no circumstances will I do anything to harm Xian Ling." "Very well," the Elder nodded with a smile, "with that promise, I can rest assured." [Satisfaction +500] "Esteemed elders," the head of the family turned to the others in the hall, "what do you think?" "Although she has an unfriendly countenance, her speech is quite pleasant. With good talents, she has achieved such a level at a young age. I think she can be a good match for Ling'er, provided she comes knocking... After all, I wouldn't want Ling'er to leave far away." Although these elders seemed somewhat serious, most of them were quite approachable. Xian Ling's carefree personality was not unrelated to the family's atmosphere. "Very well, the review ends here," the Elder said, "next, I will discuss official business with Tang Xin." The high-level experts gradually left, and even Xian Ling, who was sulking, was led away by Lian Xin. Once everyone left, Tang Xin spoke up. "Elder, I heard Ling'er say that you have met the Star Rainbow Immortal, is that true?" "Yes," the Elder nodded slowly, "it was soon after Ling'er was born. I calculated the celestial phenomena and learned that Ling'er's fate was extraordinary, so I went to Mount Tian to seek an audience with this mysterious immortal." "In the ruins," the senior apprentice sister frowned, "I heard people from the Blood Respect Palace say that the Star Rainbow Immortal wields the 'Heaven-Gazing Mirror.' What kind of treasure is that? Also, why does she dare to show herself in public, unafraid of the entanglement of karma?" "Before I met her, I shared your doubts," the Elder said in a solemn voice. "The Heaven-Gazing Mirror is an ancient and rare item. On the Nine Continents, there are relics of immortal artifacts, and in the Void Realm, there are divine artifacts. But long, long ago, there were even more powerful things in this world, their methods of refinement have long been lost, leaving only a few hidden in unknown places." "The Heaven-Gazing Mirror is one of them. It is said that it can peek into celestial phenomena, observe cause and effect, and predict fate. The reason Star Rainbow can intervene in earthly matters is because she can know which matters to intervene in and which not to." "Such a treasure exists as well?" The celestial phenomena and fate had always been something mysterious in the senior apprentice sister's view. To be able to peek into celestial phenomena? Wouldn't that be close to invincibility? "When I sought an audience with the Star Rainbow Immortal, she told me that although Ling'er may encounter hardships, overall, she will be safe." The Elder paused and then, with an even heavier tone, continued, "In addition, the Immortal warned me that in the near future, the continent will face an unprecedented catastrophe, not... only the continent, but also the Nine Continents, the Void Realm, and many other spaces will be engulfed in this calamity."