After Transmigrating, the Female Lead Went Dark (GL) - Chapter 20

It was within Xiao Xinyue’s expectations that the sect masters of the various sects would oppose her marrying the Demon Sect Leader, so she was not anxious. Instead, she went privately to persuade these sect masters one by one.

When she went to the leader of Changti Gang, she asked him, “With the remnants of the Demon Sect gathering, Changti Gang will be the first to bear the brunt. Does the Gang Leader not wish to exchange the smallest losses for peace between the righteous and evil paths?”

When the interests of his own gang were mentioned, the leader of Changti Gang hesitated somewhat. “But if you marry the Demon Sect Leader, wouldn’t that mean colluding with the Demon Sect?”

Xiao Xinyue asked in return, “In the past, the Xiongnu repeatedly invaded the territory of the Han, yet in the end, the Han still made marriage alliances with the Xiongnu. Does that mean the Han colluded with the Xiongnu?”

The leader of Changti Gang could not quote classics and cite examples the way she did. Besides, he truly did not want to stand out and cause damage to his own gang’s interests, so he tacitly agreed that he would not interfere in this matter. After all, the one marrying the Demon Sect Leader was Moshan Sect’s Saintess. If one day Moshan Sect was attacked because of it, it would not have much to do with him.

Afterward, Xiao Xinyue met with Cheng Xiyang, the sect master of Yaoshan Sect. Her wording was completely different from what she had said to the leader of Changti Gang. With a solemn expression, she said, “Only my master and I know this secret. Now that I am telling Sect Master, I ask that Sect Master not leak it.”

Cheng Xiyang’s heart stirred. He was very curious, but he waved his hand and said, “It would be better not to casually tell me such an important secret. If something goes wrong, I fear I would not be able to bear the responsibility.”

Xiao Xinyue said, “Sect Master and my master are among the few grandmasters in the martial world. For so many years, you have handled the major affairs of the martial world, maintained the order of the righteous path, and worked diligently. You are a person of high virtue and prestige, and also one of the few elders whom Xinyue trusts in her heart. Therefore, I specially ask Sect Master to lend Xinyue a helping hand…”

Cheng Xiyang took the opportunity presented to him and said with great gratification, “Then tell me. Although I may not be able to help you much, I can still keep a secret for you.”

Only then did Xiao Xinyue relax her tightly furrowed brows, as if she had found someone to rely on. She whispered, “In truth, the Cult Leader currently imprisoned in Moshan Sect’s rear courtyard is not the real Demon Sect Leader.”

Cheng Xiyang sucked in a cold breath. “Is what you say true? But how could that be?”

“She looks extremely similar to the Demon Sect Leader, so I was also deceived at first. Later, when she asked me to carry her out of the Demon Palace, I thought she was trying some sort of trick. In the end, she did not take the opportunity to ambush me.

“I had doubts in my heart, but I did not think in the direction of a fake Cult Leader. Only after she was locked in the dungeon, when I monitored her day and night from nearby, did I discover a trace of a clue.

“Appearance, voice, and demeanor can all deceive people, but one’s reaction in a moment of danger cannot. My master and I have both tested her. She does not understand martial arts and has not even the slightest bit of internal force.

“The terrifying thing about the Demon Sect Leader was that she already possessed several decades’ worth of internal force at a young age, and her attacks were vicious. Many experts died at her hands. Under all heaven, there is absolutely no one else who, at her age, could possess such internal force cultivation.

“May I ask, how could a weak woman with no strength even to truss a chicken be that Demon Sect Leader?”

After listening to her analysis, Cheng Xiyang already believed her eighty percent, but he still had questions. “But what is the Demon Sect’s purpose in using a fake Cult Leader to replace the real one? And if the other party does not know martial arts, are they not afraid of being exposed?”

“Since the righteous path can place spies among the evil path and secretly arrange a plan to destroy the Demon Sect, then the Demon Sect can naturally plant chess pieces inside the righteous sects of the martial world as well. Then they could use our plan to destroy the Demon Sect to perform a stratagem of the cicada shedding its shell. They would make us think the real Cult Leader was dead, and when we lowered our guard, they would secretly plot a counterattack behind our backs.”

Cheng Xiyang felt that this made a great deal of sense. He had found it strange back then that after they charged into the Demon Palace, the Demon Sect Leader had not fought Xiao Xinyue, Zhuo Zidan, and the others. So it turned out it was not because she knew the situation was hopeless and surrendered without resistance. It was simply because she had no martial arts and did not dare make a move!

“Since she is a fake Cult Leader, why keep her? Why even marry her?” he asked again.

Xiao Xinyue repeated the same explanation she had given Ling Guqing. Cheng Xiyang discovered that once Xiao Xinyue put it this way, her reason for marrying the fake Cult Leader suddenly became sufficient.

However, he had the same thought as Zhuo Zidan. “But there is no need for you to marry her. You could find a man to marry her. For instance, your sect’s Fifth Elder would be even more suitable.”

Xiao Xinyue had first noticed Zhou Zhuying’s unusual attitude toward Zhuo Zidan, and now Cheng Xiyang was also making such a suggestion. She felt displeased, but she did not show it on her face.

She said, “For the Fifth Elder to marry her would be too great a sacrifice. Moreover, after a man and woman marry, once they separate, the rumors and the pressure both sides bear will always be greater than for two women like us.”

Cheng Xiyang thought to himself that the pressure and criticism two women would bear after marrying each other would be the greatest of all.

However, what Xiao Xinyue was talking about was after separation, meaning she had already thought through a path of retreat.

Moreover, in terms of remarrying after separation, a marriage between two women was indeed easier than a marriage between a man and a woman.

Because after two women separated, others would still consider them pure and untouched. When marrying them afterward, others would not have any knots in their hearts. But if a man and woman separated, the woman would mostly be regarded as no longer pure, and the person she later married might harbor some discomfort.

Cheng Xiyang no longer had any reason to oppose her plan and said, “Then, Saintess, after you decide on the wedding date, I will come drink the wedding wine.”

Xiao Xinyue smiled faintly and said, “Many thanks, Sect Master.”

Cheng Xiyang waved his hand, then sighed. “Your marriage is such a great joyous event. Unfortunately…”

He was taking the initiative to mention the destruction of the Xiao family, reminding her not to forget such a great hatred.

Xiao Xinyue’s eyes darkened. After a moment, intense hatred appeared in them. “I will not forget such a blood feud. Once I endure a little longer, as soon as I find an opportunity, I will definitely avenge the dozen members of the Xiao family!”

“Mm. Your temperament is steady. You are able to endure for the sake of the greater good. I believe that given time, you will certainly be able to kill the real Demon Sect Leader and avenge your family.” Cheng Xiyang then advised her, “But you also have to take care of your health. Do not push yourself too hard…”

“Xinyue understands.”

…

Every time Xiao Xinyue met with a sect master, she changed her wording according to their weaknesses. In this way, she persuaded them one by one.

Even though several stubborn old fellows still disagreed, the other sect masters had already tacitly accepted the matter, so their opinions seemed insignificant. If they continued to oppose it, they might end up causing conflict with those sects. After weighing the matter, they discovered that remaining silent seemed to be the most beneficial choice for their own sects.

Thus, Xiao Xinyue and Zhou Zhuying’s marriage was settled just like that, and they began following the process of the three letters and six rites.

This matter could not be hidden. The various sects had no intention of hiding it for Moshan Sect either. In addition, Xiao Xinyue’s plan was to let the Demon Sect remnants know, so after this news quickly spread among the common people, it soon reached the Demon Sect remnants.

Demon Lord Li Dang also received this news—and he learned of it even earlier than the Demon Sect side did. This angered him even more than the destruction of the Demon Sect itself. In his fury, he even killed the subordinate who came to report the news.

“Saintess of Moshan Sect, Xiao Xinyue. Truly impressive!” Li Dang gnashed his teeth, then let out a furious roar that frightened all the nearby birds and beasts into fleeing.

After the roar, he gradually regained his calm. Only then did his subordinates, trembling with fear, step forward and ask, “Demon Lord, should we bring people to attack Moshan Sect and rescue the Cult Leader?”

“No need. She has a gu that I planted in her body. Even if Xiao Xinyue has captured her, she will not be able to obtain any more benefit from her,” Li Dang said coldly.

“But many disciples believe the Cult Leader has already surrendered. They have also lost their fighting spirit.”

“Hmph. Then let those fools of the righteous path think the Demon Sect has already abandoned evil and returned to righteousness!”

“Turning their own plan against them—truly worthy of the Demon Lord!” the subordinate praised.

Li Dang’s expression changed, and he struck out with his palm from afar, injuring that subordinate. “Get lost!”

“…Yes!” The subordinate fled in panic. Just as he made it out the door, he spat out a mouthful of blood, then collapsed straight to the ground.

“Achoo—” Zhou Zhuying rubbed her nose and muttered, “Someone must be thinking about me.”

But what could they do even if they missed her? She would soon belong to the female lead!

While looking into a life-sized bronze mirror, the Cult Leader marveled at the workmanship of the wedding outfit she was trying on. “This workmanship is way too good. The stitches are actually so fine and neat.”

“This is produced by Yunxi Pavilion, and Yunxi Pavilion’s clothes have always been famous throughout the world for their exquisite and meticulous workmanship. I heard this is because Yunxi Pavilion has special sewing tools,” the female disciple said enviously while examining the clothes on Zhou Zhuying.

The Cult Leader thought to herself, No matter how advanced their sewing tools are, can they compare to a sewing machine?

Speaking of sewing machines, she had so much free time. Should she try studying how to make a sewing machine? If she could make one, she could become as wealthy as a nation just by selling sewing machines!