After Transmigrating, the Female Lead Went Dark (GL) - Chapter 9

Shock! The female lead discovered she’s not the original person?!

Zhou Zhuying’s inner thoughts were horrified.

She really wanted to admit that she wasn’t the Demon Sect Leader, but the female lead’s question was, “Are you Zhou Zhuying?”

She was Zhou Zhuying; she couldn’t deny that part!

Should I confess that I’m not the Demon Sect Leader Zhou Zhuying, but an innocent passerby?

But would the female lead call me a counterfeit product and demand my destruction according to the law?

It’s a good thing there’s no “March 15th Consumer Rights Day” here, or I’d be exposed for fraud.

Faced with the choice between the threat posed by the Demon Sect Leader identity and the unknown consequence of denying that identity, Zhou Zhuying, after careful consideration, resolutely chose the latter.

How can a scientist fear the unknown? I should explore it!

Her moment of stunned silence didn’t last long, but Xiao Xinyue regretted asking the question the moment it left her mouth.

Perhaps she didn’t care about the answer, or perhaps she was afraid of hearing an answer she didn’t want. Just as Zhou Zhuying was about to speak, Xiao Xinyue walked past her and said, “Why are you standing there? Didn’t you say you needed my help wringing out your clothes?”

Zhou Zhuying’s mind felt like a computer running at high speed that had suddenly encountered an error and crashed. It stopped thinking.

“Huh? Oh, right, the clothes haven’t been wrung out yet.” She followed Xiao Xinyue in a daze.

While wringing the clothes, Zhou Zhuying’s mind jumped to scenes from TV dramas. She asked, full of expectation, “Saintess sister, do you have the ability to dry clothes with internal energy?”

Like the clumsy female lead accidentally spills water on the male lead, then begs for forgiveness in fear. The male lead smiles wickedly, says not to worry, and then with a stylish flick of his sleeve, the clothes are instantly dry.

Xiao Xinyue: “… What kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day? How could internal energy dry clothes?”

Zhou Zhuying was slightly disappointed. She’s right. Wuxia isn’t Xianxia (cultivation fantasy).

Xiao Xinyue added, “If you really want to know the answer, why don’t you try it yourself?”

Zhou Zhuying felt a pain in her heart.

Female lead, please stop reminding me that I’m a complete novice who hasn’t received the script or inherited the original owner’s martial arts skills.

Seeing her suddenly look like a wilting little vegetable, Xiao Xinyue paused, then said, “Looking at the time, it’s almost time for lunch.”

Zhou Zhuying instantly recovered completely. Her movements became nimble, and the cold water she had feared earlier couldn’t stop her diligence now. “Then let’s hurry up. I’m already hungry.”

Nothing was more important than eating. If anything was, it was only because it wasn’t yet time to eat.

Zhou Zhuying didn’t have many clothes in total. She quickly wrung them out and hung them to dry. She took the initiative to find a cloth to wipe Xiao Xinyue’s hands. “Thank you for helping, Saintess sister! As repayment, let me treat you to lunch!”

Xiao Xinyue eyed her, gaining a new appreciation for her shamelessness. “That meal is mine to begin with. Everything you eat, drink, and live in here is mine. How can you be treating me?”

Zhou Zhuying didn’t feel guilty at all. She asked, “Then is there anything I can help Saintess sister with?”

“There are things I genuinely need help with, but you are not in a position to help. I never planned to ask for a thank-you gift for such a small matter, so you don’t need to do anything for me.”

Xiao Xinyue’s words seemed to contradict each other, but Zhou Zhuying listened carefully and sensed her internal struggle.

How strange. The Demon Sect, that huge malignancy, was eliminated by the female lead. What other problem could possibly trouble her? Could it be the ultimate boss, the Demon Venerable Li Dang?

If it was the Demon Venerable Li Dang, she truly couldn’t help.

Zhou Zhuying said, “Don’t think I’m being insincere. I genuinely believe that when someone helps me, it’s only right for me to reciprocate.”

Xiao Xinyue looked at her with surprise and asked, “If you helped someone and they insisted on repaying your kindness, would you accept or not?”

“Of course, I’d accept! Since they want to repay the kindness, if I didn’t let them, wouldn’t I be burdening them with a moral debt for nothing?”

“What would you ask them to do?”

Zhou Zhuying recalled her past actions. “If I helped them a lot, I’d ask them to treat me to a meal as repayment. If it was just a small favor, I’d ask them to buy me a bottle of water.”

“What if it was a life-saving debt?”

This question stumped Zhou Zhuying. “I can’t answer that. I’ve never saved anyone.”

“Heh.” Xiao Xinyue chuckled softly. “You would probably tell them not to worry about it, or if they insisted, to treat you to a meal.”

Zhou Zhuying instinctively replied, “How did you know that?”

Shock! How does the female lead know me better than I know myself?

“You even pick up food that has fallen on the ground and eat it. So, besides food, there’s probably nothing that you would truly take to heart, right?”

Zhou Zhuying thought Xiao Xinyue was praising her. She shyly scratched her head and grinned brightly. “It’s shameful to waste food!”

Xiao Xinyue’s eyes were cold. She felt like she had a fishbone caught in her throat. After a long moment, she composed herself, turned, and walked into the front hall to drink tea.

Zhou Zhuying was oblivious. She trotted after her and asked curiously, “Saintess sister, according to the rules of the Jianghu, if someone saves your life, should you repay the favor by offering yourself in marriage?”

“Pfft, cough, cough—” Xiao Xinyue nearly spat out a mouthful of tea. She barely managed to swallow it but ended up choking.

Zhou Zhuying fawned over her, patting her back. Xiao Xinyue glared at her. “Is that the rule in your Demon Sect—repayment by offering yourself?”

“Uh…” Zhou Zhuying had no idea what the Demon Sect’s rules were, but since the Demon Sect was unreasonable and didn’t follow rules, it should be fine to make something up, right? So she said, “Yes! Don’t you have that rule here?”

Don’t all TV dramas and novels develop this way? The male lead saves the beautiful female lead, and the female lead offers herself in return. This plot has existed since ancient Chinese fantasy novels and is deeply rooted in literature. Its status is unshakable.

Xiao Xinyue: “…”

After a long while, she waved her hand, dismissing the person. “I understand.”

After Zhou Zhuying was sent out, the food was delivered. She was still puzzled by Xiao Xinyue’s strange behavior, but it was time to eat, so she stopped trying to figure things out.

After eating, Zhou Zhuying ran to Xiao Xinyue again. “Saintess sister, can I go out for a walk?”

Xiao Xinyue was dealing with the Moshan Sect’s affairs. Without looking up, she said, “Don’t go far.”

Zhou Zhuying’s heart lifted. “I promise I won’t go far!” After agreeing, she went back to her room, put on the cloak Xiao Xinyue had loaned her, and cheerfully headed out.

Her appearance startled the patrolling disciples.

Although the Demon Sect had just been eliminated, all sects had been ordered to raise their alert levels to prevent a counterattack from the remnants.

The Moshan Sect was no exception. Therefore, when they saw the Demon Sect Leader brazenly strolling through the Moshan Sect, they reacted as if facing a great enemy. Without a word, they drew their swords and surrounded her.

“The Demon Sect Leader has escaped! Quickly inform the Sect Leader and the Saintess!”

Zhou Zhuying: “???”

Are you guys just going to jump to conclusions without even questioning me?

“I didn’t escape.” Zhou Zhuying raised her hands in surrender. She didn’t dare move, afraid they would think she was making a sudden move and kill her.

A Moshan Sect disciple said coldly, “Hmph, didn’t escape? How else would you be here?”

“I’m out for a walk. To digest my meal. Your Saintess approved it!”

“Nonsense! How could the Saintess allow a dangerous criminal like you to wander around here?!”

Zhou Zhuying was annoyed. “Who are you calling a criminal? You insulted me!”

She spotted Xiao Xinyue, who had arrived after hearing the commotion, and hurried toward her to complain. The disciple blocking her thought she was attacking and instinctively swung his sword out, preparing for a fight.

A flash of white light crossed Zhou Zhuying’s eyes. A thought flashed through her mind: Am I going to die?

If I die now, it would be a completely unfair death!

Besides, judging by his swing and the trajectory of the long blade, it definitely won’t be a fatal blow. If it can’t kill me instantly, it will only bring me pain.

I’d rather die without feeling anything in an instant than die slowly in agony!

Regret! So much regret!

This is the one time I ventured out alone for a walk, and I’m this unlucky. I should have tied the female lead to my side before leaving.

She widened her eyes, bracing for the pain, but in that instant, she only felt the world spin. Not only did she dodge the descending blade, but she was also flying.

Zhou Zhuying was frozen. “!!!”

I flew?!

How did I fly?

It wasn’t until a gasp came from nearby that she managed to collect herself.

She looked up and met Xiao Xinyue’s angry eyes. For some reason, she felt guilty.

A moment later, she felt wronged. I was the one who nearly died! Why is the female lead glaring at me?

“S-Saintess?!” The Moshan Sect disciples gasped, snapping back to attention.

They had been stunned by the sight. Before they could clearly see what was happening, the Saintess, who was dozens of meters away, appeared before them in a blink of an eye, and the Demon Sect Leader was carried out of the encirclement.

The Saintess’s skill must have reached a state of perfection, almost catching up to the Sect Leader!

The disciples were filled with awe and admiration for Xiao Xinyue.

“Saintess, the Demon Sect Leader—” A disciple recovered and stammered, preparing to report.

Xiao Xinyue said coldly, “I already know what happened. You all disperse now. If this happens again, report to me first.”

The disciples looked at each other, but they all bowed, put away their swords, and walked away. As they left, they were still confused, feeling they couldn’t quite grasp the development of the situation.