As long as it wasn’t the kind of suppression that spanned multiple great realms, she could more or less hear sothing.
Every ti she heard the malice and those disgusting thoughts from the people around her, Qingqing felt extrely repulsed, even physically nauseous.
Even the lowly servant girls and those who outwardly seed very sympathetic towards her, actually harbored all sorts of dark thoughts, even wishing for her early death, which left her feeling chilled to the bone.
So Qingqing beca more and more isolated in her life, except when forced by Yao Yufei to attend various ceremonies that the Saintess must host, and the punctual monthly "tribute," she hardly ever stepped outside.
Gradually, the innocent and lively little girl she had been beca a hideous and dirty adult in her own eyes. At the sa ti, her personality grew increasingly proud, extre, gloomy, and reclusive.
She would vent her anger at any mont within the sect, like a beast that had been caged for too long and whose nature had twisted, continually banging its head against the bars of its cage, refusing to stop even when bloodied.
She sought every opportunity to provoke Yao Yufei, opposing her in everything, as if goading her to kill her.
Due to Qingqing still having precious value to exploit, naturally, Yao Yufei wouldn’t harm her excessively. Even when she caused a ruckus, this woman hardly got angry.
Perhaps in Yao Yufei’s eyes, her daughter’s tantrums were just laughable, farcical struggles.
There were whispers within the sect suspecting that the Saintess was not Yao Yufei’s biological daughter at all but a wild child she had picked up from outside.
Of course, it was also possible that she was the child born of Duanmu Qing and another woman, which might explain Yao Yufei’s cruelty towards her.
However, Qingqing knew very well that she was indeed her biological daughter, carrying her blood in her veins, which only made Qingqing hate this woman all the more.
...
In short, this situation persisted until the end of last year.
Every year, Qingqing racked her brains to escape this cage, but every attempt ended in failure.
When Yao Yufei told her with her own mouth that she was allowed to go down the mountain for training and to attend the Hundred Flowers Feast, she almost thought this woman was toying with her, trying to give her a glimr of hope before plunging her into despair.
Thus, at first, Qingqing didn’t believe it at all, until Granny Yinhua escorted her out of the sect and reminded her to be cautious when traveling alone, leaving her bewildered as she descended the mountain.
On the first day, she was cautious and paranoid, thinking that everyone she t might be out to catch her.
On the second day, she hid everywhere, trying to avoid any possible informants in the shadows.
On the third day, she started to eat and drink freely but remained ready to run at any mont.
On the fourth day, she began to believe that this ti the woman hadn’t deceived her and even bought a bunch of trinkets she liked.
On the fifth day...
Qingqing didn’t know how Yao Yufei managed to persuade those Supre Elders; she only knew that she was free!
That day she cried for a long ti, secretly vowing to hide in a place that woman could never find.
Of course, once she cald down, Qingqing dismissed this ridiculous idea.
With Yao Yufei’s character, she likely feared that her continuous antics would disrupt the monthly tribute and hinder the growth of the demon fetus, so she gave her a taste of sweetness to motivate her to "fulfill her mission" upon her return.
With the power of the Li’an Demon Sect, Qingqing had a hard ti imagining where she could hide to avoid being found by them.
Once she understood this, she wasn’t particularly discouraged; she just made sure to enjoy this precious, rare "free ti."
Gradually, Qingqing found a new hobby, which was "fleecing the fat sheep."
As the Saintess of the Demon Sect, she certainly wasn’t short of these external possessions, but what she received from the sect was Yao Yufei’s charity, whereas what she snatched herself brought a completely different sense of achievent.
After a few successful attempts, Qingqing was quite pleased, looking at the array of treasures in her storage ring, finding a rare sense of satisfaction.
In this way, after a few months of pleasant life, Qingqing’s originally extrely gloomy personality showed so improvent, and she gradually beca a bit more cheerful.
One day, she road into a market called "Shanhai Square" and unexpectedly discovered an interesting fat sheep.
He was lecherous, shaless, and vulgar, a fool with a lot of money who enjoyed teasing her; but he would also amuse her, take her to watch plays, buy her tasty treats...
As Qingqing was lost in thought, a smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Until an old voice ca from afar, breaking her illusion.
"Ah, Saintess, thank goodness you’re safe. Ever since you left the sect on your own, this old one has worried day and night, fearing that those hypocrites of the righteous path would harm you."
"Fortunately, the heavens have blessed you. Now that I see the Saintess is hale and hearty, this old one can finally rest easy."
Qingqing’s eyes showed a hint of disgust as she looked up, only to see an old man with white hair and a white beard, exuding an immortal aura, riding a splendid white deer, flying towards her with his entourage.
This person was the Supre Elder of the Demon Sect, Shouxuzi. Although he ca from a demonic background, his attire and deanor were like that of a worldly immortal, his hypocrisy unparalleled.
As Shouxuzi approached, Granny Yinhua and Ten from the entourage saluted him.
Not only did Shouxuzi possess the power of the seventh realm, but he also held considerable prestige within the sect. He even allied with the other Supre Elders, subtly opposing Yao Yufei, the acting Sect Leader, making him not soone to be underestimated.
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