After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly "Repay" Their Gratitude - Chapter 284

Chapter 284: The Ghost Controlling Sect Wants to Kill My Betrothed? That Won’t Do~

Blood Refining Sect’s Sacred Hall

Under the lead of a ragged-robed elder of the ghost race, dozens of black-clad wraiths surrounded the scarlet-robed saintess on the high platform.

The elder was seething with fury, but the crimson-clad woman remained completely unruffled, pushing the old man to the brink of poking her nose and cursing her outright.

The atmosphere in the hall was tense enough to spark flames.

Of course, the Ghost Controlling Sect had come today to demand answers regarding Li Xuan’s death in the Fox Clan’s secret realm.

Li Xuan had been one of their Holy Sons.

His actions outside represented the sect’s dignity.

And now? Their prized disciple had been slaughtered like a dog in the Fox Clan’s territory.

As a notorious demonic sect, they couldn’t swallow this humiliation.

They would not let this go.

Moreover, Li Xuan’s great-grandfather, Li Min, was a Heavenly God Realm elder of the Ghost Controlling Sect.

Li Min was already half in the grave, spending most of his time in secluded meditation.

But yesterday, he had been forcibly dug out of his coffin—only to learn his beloved descendant had been butchered.

This infuriated the freshly awakened old ghost.

For thousands of years, the Ghost Controlling Sect had terrorized the southern lands.

Who dared to slaughter his grandson under his very nose?!

Thus, after some investigation, Li Min discovered something suspicious.

At the time of Li Xuan’s death, not only had he been killed—the entire Ghost Controlling Sect outpost had been annihilated.

All the sect’s protectors stationed there had been slaughtered without exception.

This was a complete purge.

And all clues pointed to one person.

Mu Yanli—the Blood Refining Sect’s Saintess.

As a fellow demonic cultivator, she was the most likely suspect.

But Mu Yanli?

A notorious witch.

A treacherous woman without equal.

Everyone knew she wouldn’t back down easily.

So this time, Li Min came fully prepared, bringing several Void God Realm experts and sealing the entire hall the moment they stepped inside.

They were determined to get answers.

At this moment—

The scarlet-robed saintess sat alone on her high throne, surrounded by hostile ghost cultivators.

Her delicate frame contrasted sharply with their murderous aura.

To an outsider, it might even look like a group of villains bullying a helpless girl.

“I didn’t kill Li Xuan.”

Mu Yanli spoke lightly, her voice indifferent.

Her snowy legs crossed under crimson silk, her demeanor eerily calm.

“At the time, our invasion of the Fox Clan was going smoothly.”

“But then, two figures descended upon the battlefield.”

“A saint—and the Fox Clan Saintess, miraculously restored to full power.”

“When they stormed our stronghold, they slaughtered everything in their path.”

“Neither Li Xuan nor I could withstand them.”

“In the end, Li Xuan sacrificed himself to cover my retreat.”

Her voice softened, dipped in feigned sorrow.

The Ghost Controlling Sect experts exchanged glances, stunned.

They had come expecting a bloodbath.

Instead, Mu Yanli delivered a surprisingly plausible story.

“Saintess Mu, you claim there was a ‘saint’…?”

“If you don’t believe me, I have battle records.”

Mu Yanli smirked, raising a finger.

A projection unfolded—showing Li Xuan being hunted down amidst a storm of sword light.

A silver-haired dragon fairy, bathed in heavenly blessings, pursued him relentlessly.

Behind her, a sacred-robed youth followed like an executioner.

The clip was short, but it captured Li Xuan’s final moments perfectly—desperate, terrified, helpless.

The Ghost Controlling Sect elders couldn’t stay seated.

Even Li Min wavered.

Seeing this, Mu Yanli sighed, playing innocence to perfection.

“Elder Li, under such pursuit, I could barely escape myself.”

“Why would I waste time betraying Li Xuan?”

“That would be counterproductive.”

Li Min narrowed his eyes.

“Since when did the Fox Clan have such powerful guardians?”

Recalling the saint and the silver-haired fairy in the recording, his hatred burned.

They had hunted his grandson like a rat.

“If you still doubt me, go investigate the Fox Clan yourself.”

“Rumor has it… that saint is still there~”

Mu Yanli’s blood-hued eyes gleamed, her smile turning sinister.

Li Min nodded.

For now, he believed her.

After all, what reason would she have to kill Li Xuan when they were both being hunted?

It made no sense.

“Saintess Mu, I will verify your claims.”

“If I find you lied—”

Before leaving, Li Min left a chilling warning.

Then, he vanished with his entourage.

With the Ghost Controlling Sect gone, the seal over the hall lifted.

Mu Yanli finally exhaled, wiping sweat from her brow.

She slumped into her throne, visibly drained.

Almost instantly, several Blood Refining Sect protectors rushed in—

“Saintess! Are you alright?!”

“We sensed the seal—did those bastards harm you?!”

“They simply came to ask about Li Xuan’s death…”

She waved them off, smirking.

Then, as if remembering something amusing, she called them back.

“Oh, by the way…”

“It seems the Ghost Controlling Sect plans to assassinate my betrothed from the Spirit Phoenix Sect~”

“As his in-laws, we can’t just stand by, can we?”

The protectors exchanged glances.

“Saintess, what do you propose?”

Mu Yanli smiled sweetly.

“Inform His Holiness the Pope.”

“Tell him his saintess needs a Void God Realm protector…”

“To escort me on a mission to save my future husband~”

—

Meanwhile—

Fox Clan Secret Realm

“Achoo—!”

He Ange sneezed multiple times in a row, an inexplicable chill crawling up his spine.

Beside him, Liu Moqing draped a cloak over his shoulders—

“It’s getting cold. Don’t catch a chill~”

Her tenderness was heartwarming.

Grateful, He Ange pinched her cheek affectionately.

But then, as if struck by a sudden realization, he spoke solemnly.

“Moqing.”

“There’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you.”

“I wonder… if you’d be willing?”

Author’s Note:
Mu Yanli being a deceptive queen as always