ACER-Chapter 22: He’s Just Pretending

Outside the secret realm, the atmosphere froze for a moment, and everyone could feel the signs of a storm about to come.

Even Wuchen Zhenren, who was usually best at playing along, didn’t dare step forward for a moment and even considered fleeing.

Fortunately, at that moment, the secret realm opened. Wuchen Zhenren sincerely hoped that the people of Lingxiao Sect would all die inside.

Before entering, the three from Lingxiao Sect didn’t forget to glare at Di Yange with their nostrils.

In response, Di Yange snorted, expressing her displeasure.

Xiao Jue walked toward the secret realm. After passing by Di Yange, he said, “You… did very well just now.”

“I’ve always been quite well. Later on, Junior Brother, don’t stray too far from me.”

Di Yange followed behind him, hands behind her back, putting on the air of a senior brother.

Just as the two were about to enter, Wuchen Zhenren called out to them.

“Disciples, this trip into the secret realm is extremely dangerous, you must be careful.”

After speaking, he reluctantly handed over two small bottles.

“Thank you, master.”

Xiao Jue accepted them respectfully, though the disdain at the corner of his mouth was well hidden. After all, he would never forget what Wuchen Zhenren had done back then for the rest of his life. On the surface, however, he always acted as a well-behaved and obedient disciple.

This was also why he felt a sense of kinship with Di Yange and even somewhat admired and respected her.

Because whether it was facing a major sect like Lingxiao Sect or dealing with Wuchen Zhenren, she never concealed her words or actions and said whatever she wanted.

Unlike him, where everything had to be buried in his heart and dared not say anything.

“Old man, have you suddenly changed your personality? But aren’t these pills made by me? You’re really being polite.”

After mocking Wuchen, Di Yange still didn’t forget to take the items.

Although she couldn’t use them, she could give them to others.

“You… be careful of the people from Lingxiao Sect. If possible, don’t let them come out.”

Wuchen Zhenren leaned close to the two and quietly revealed his own little thoughts.

Xiao Jue merely nodded, while Di Yange said nothing, snorted, rolled her eyes at Wuchen, and the two entered the secret realm.

Outside the light screen, Luo Ziyin slammed the screen, anger evident on his face, “That damned old man must’ve influenced brother badly. He actually told brother to kill people.”

“Heh, does Di Yange need anyone to teach him how to do evil deeds? Just watch. Since he offended those three, he must already have killing intent. He will definitely kill them in a very cruel way.”

Long Yanche was full of disdain and disgust. Even if Di Yange had done so much for Luo Ziyin, so what? Her evil deeds were countless, he truly hated her to the bone.

“You’re talking nonsense. If those people hadn’t provoked him first, why would brother said those things? Even if he takes action, it would be out of necessity. You’re just a dragon, not human, what do you understand?”

“You…”

Seeing the two arguing endlessly, Mo Changliu also couldn’t help but interject, “Enough, stop arguing. That guy was once my master, we were together for over ten years. I understand him better than you. He looks righteous on the surface, but in reality he’s a shameless villain.”

Although he said this, Luo Ziyin thought the words “over ten years” sounded a bit irritating. He and Di Yange had been in the same sect for so long, yet the time they spent together could be counted on one hand.

His heart immediately felt unbalanced, “Mo Changliu, don’t go too far.”

Then several others, perhaps deliberately, spoke up one after another.

“What’s ten years? I was with Di Yange for over a hundred years. Did I say anything? I only wish he would get his retribution sooner.”

“Heh, I was even Di Yange’s master once. I know his vicious thoughts best.”

“Di Yange even raised me! He’s a beast with a human face and animal heart.”

“…”

The melon-eating onlookers were stunned.

Di Yange, however, couldn’t be bothered with them. She sat there properly, appearing noble and dazzling, but in reality her mind was wandering over the complicated question of “when can I go back.”

…

On the other side, as soon as Di Yange entered the secret realm, she lost sight of everyone else, including Xiao Jue.

In front of her was a vast expanse of white snow. Other than that, there’s no other color. Goose-feather-like snowflakes drifted down from the sky, making her feel a chill.

“Ah-choo.”

Di Yange couldn’t resist sneezing.

What a strong snow.

Normally speaking, being in peak Foundation Establishment like her, she would already be immune to heat and cold.

To her, normal snow wouldn’t feel like anything at all, but now she actually felt cold.

What did that mean?

It meant she might be able to go home.

She had just entered and already felt cold. If she went deeper, wouldn’t she directly freeze to death?

A little excited.

Without any delay, Di Yange rushed forward.

As she ran, she discovered that cultivation couldn’t be used here.

This discovery made her even more excited.

When she walked, even her steps became vigorous.

On the thick snow, only Di Yange’s line of footprints remained. As she walked, she grew a bit tired, yet it was still endless white all around her, as if the whole world only had her left.

For someone without strong willpower, they would probably be trapped to death here.

But for Di Yange, she walked with even more enthusiasm, she wanted to be trapped to death, exhausted to death, frozen to death.

Walking and walking, she began to sweat profusely. Not only did she not seem to be tired, she felt more energetic instead.

Not walking anymore.

She would lie down in the snow and sleep first to test the effect.

If it worked, then before falling asleep, she would bury the inheritance in the snow and leave it for a destined person.

Di Yange suddenly thought that she’s quite clever.

So she lay down in the snow.

While everyone else searched for a way out, Di Yange was lying in the snow sleeping soundly.

She slept very well, but behind the light screen, Luo Ziyin knelt there trembling, “So cold. Brother, don’t sleep anymore. If you keep sleeping, you won’t wake up again.”

But Di Yange continued sleeping.

Because this level of cold didn’t affect her at all.

Until she was awakened by a heavy weight pressing down on her. When she opened her eyes, she saw a familiar person.

Wasn’t this the female disciple from Lingxiao Sect?

It wasn’t that she recognized her face, after all, the other had always looked down her nose, so she never saw her clearly, but rather the sect’s distinctive purple robe with gold patterns left an impression on her.

At this moment, they were extremely close to each other. The female disciple had delicate features and was a standard beauty, but her face was a bit pale and blue, and her body was extremely cold. Aside from that, it’s so heavy……

She’s being crushed to death.

Forget it, being crushed to death was also fine.

“Shameless. She’s actually taking advantage of brother.” Luo Ziyin, shivering from the cold, was also furious.

“Heh, Di Yange is the one who’s taking advantage like a beast. He’s clearly awake but didn’t push the girl away. He just wants to take advantage.” Long Yanche simply couldn’t hold back his temper.

“You’re spouting nonsense. Brother would never take advantage of that woman. He’s just too cold to move.”

“Hmph. Just watch. He’s pretending.”

Long Yanche snorted disdainfully.