Every Day I’m Reforming My Disciple [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 4

The village chief led Shi Yingying to her lodging, while the villagers followed behind attentively.

Xue Youge walked out from the crowd and came before Han Le.

“I have yet to properly introduce myself. This humble one is Xue Youge. May I know Senior’s esteemed name?”

Although Han Le looked to be around the same age as her, her aura was unique and impossible to ignore. Standing there with a cold expression, she seemed as if she had seen through all things in the world, as if everything around her was no longer worthy of entering her eyes. To reach such a state, one would have to cultivate for at least ten thousand years.

“Han Qu.”

Han Le could not think of a fake name for the moment. Since she had already used the female lead’s name once, she might as well use it to the end.

Xue Youge froze for a moment. “So… so it is Lady Spirit Maiden. Youge failed to recognize a pearl before her eyes. I ask Lady Spirit Maiden for forgiveness.”

Rumor had it that Lady Spirit Maiden was the clan leader’s most favored disciple. Her identity was a mystery. She was said to be human, yet she could learn demon arts. She learned quickly, and in truth, her talent was extraordinary. She had gained the clan leader’s sole favor, and could even share the clan leader’s surname. Her appearance was also said to be exceedingly beautiful: with delicate steps, unmatched elegance, and a beauty that made anyone before her lose their color.

It was just that the Spirit Maiden was far too young compared with foxes like them, who took hundreds or thousands of years to cultivate human forms. It was truly difficult to connect her with the woman standing before them.

No one knew where the little fox had run over from, but she pointed at the half-open door across from them.

“Lili saw someone really scary. There wasn’t any flesh on his body. He was so thin that Lili felt like he would fall over with just one touch.”

Xue Youge’s gaze deepened. “That is one of the poisoned villagers. Some time ago, someone unknown poisoned the fox clan’s water source. Most of the people in the village had drunk from it. Those with higher cultivation and stronger bodies could barely resist it, but the rest were afflicted by the poison. This poison continuously absorbs the spiritual power and vital essence inside their bodies, making them weaker day by day. In the end, they become like what Lili saw: shriveled and frail, able only to lie in bed. Finally, their cultivation is completely drained, they return to their original forms, and they die.”

“What a terrifying poison. Which bad person did this? This… this is clearly meant to harm our fox clan!” The little fox’s eyes widened, changing from fear to anger.

Xue Youge observed Han Le’s expression. Unfortunately, there was not the slightest reaction on the other woman’s face, so she could not judge her attitude at all.

She continued, “The water in this stream flows throughout the entire fox clan. The person who poisoned it wanted to poison our clan’s warriors and take the opportunity to attack the fox clan. However, they did not expect the clan leader to have such foresight. When she went to attack the wolf clan, she had already ordered people to cut off the water source. The poisoner placed the poison outside our village, so it could not flow into the center. The clan leader and the fox clan warriors also would not drink the poisoned water.”

When Xue Youge said this, she sounded somewhat proud, as if she admired the original owner’s wise decision very much.

Han Le remained silent, thinking that if Xue Youge knew the original owner had divided the water source because she refused to drink from the same stream as low-ranking foxes, would she be so heartbroken that she would jump into the river?

By the time they returned, the sky had already darkened. Xue Youge stopped, hesitating.

“My humble home only has two beds. If Lady Spirit Maiden does not mind, then—”

“No need. You and the little fox can sleep together.”

Tonight, she still had a “battle” to fight with the person inside.

Xue Youge nodded. “If you need anything, you may call Youge at any time.”

The night sky was beautiful. After Xue Youge and the little fox entered the room, Han Le stood alone in the courtyard and admired it for a while. Just as she was about to leave, a figure flashed past from the side.

Han Le pretended not to see it.

A faint call secretly drifted over.

“Clan~ Leader~”

Han Le paused, then walked toward the corner nearby. She saw the red-clad figure kneel down at once.

With a fawning expression, Shi Yingying said, “Yingying did not know the clan leader was here. I disturbed the clan leader. Please forgive Yingying’s mistake.”

Shi Yingying smoothed her clothes, her eyes rippling like autumn waters, looking delicate and pitiful. She was completely different from the arrogant and reckless person from before.

Han Le’s eyes flickered. “You have mistaken me for someone else.”

As she spoke, she wanted to leave, but Shi Yingying immediately blocked her path. With all kinds of charm, she threw herself into Han Le’s arms. Han Le instantly pushed her away.

“I said, you have mistaken me for someone else.”

In the past, no matter what appearance the clan leader disguised herself as, as long as Shi Yingying recognized her and threw herself into her arms, the clan leader definitely would not push her away. Instead, she would properly entangle with her for a while.

Could it be that she really was not the clan leader?

Shi Yingying stood to the side and sized Han Le up from head to toe. No matter what form the clan leader transformed into, she would more or less retain traces of her original appearance. Even the tear mole beneath the corner of her eye was there.

Moreover, the clan leader had worn the special incense Shi Yingying personally prepared for her all year round. Even if she turned into a child, Shi Yingying would immediately recognize her.

This incense was something Shi Yingying had specially and carefully prepared for the clan leader. Ordinary people could only smell the fragrance of the incense, but she could see at a glance the unique spiritual energy it left on the wearer’s body.

Shi Yingying could be certain.

This was the clan leader.

How about… she tested her again?

“The clan leader and the Spirit Maiden disappeared together, making Yingying terribly worried. However, that Spirit Maiden is truly bold beyond measure. She actually dared to intrude while the clan leader was in seclusion. But Clan Leader, do not worry. Yingying has already sent the two elders to capture the Spirit Maiden. They will definitely punish her properly!”

The moment Han Le heard her words, she immediately said, “You went to capture Han Qu? Will you injure her?”

She had refused to admit it just now, but the moment Han Qu, that wretched girl, was mentioned, she immediately stopped pretending. Shi Yingying gnashed her teeth. She knew it. Facing that bewitching face of Han Qu’s, how could the clan leader possibly restrain herself from making a move?

No wonder she pushed her away.

In her heart, Shi Yingying cursed Han Qu’s ancestors eighteen generations over. Then she sweetly tried to lean against Han Le, only for Han Le to dodge again.

Twisting coyly, she said, “The two elders have not returned even now, so Yingying does not know. They probably let our Lady Spirit Maiden escape and do not dare come back. Clan Leader, this time, you must not be soft-hearted. Punish them harshly!”

Not daring to vent her anger on the Spirit Maiden, who was currently favored by the clan leader, Shi Yingying decided to use others as an outlet first.

Han Le had roughly gotten an idea of the situation and did not want to keep entangling with her.

“Mm. Go back.”

Shi Yingying still wanted to cling to her for a while, but seeing the other woman’s completely uninterested face, she could only leave listlessly.

When Han Le returned, Chen Ju was leaning against the head of the bed with a storybook in her hand. Her brows and eyes were gloomy, and she seemed to be reading with great interest. Seeing Han Le enter and close the door, she casually threw the blanket beside her onto the floor.

“Lady Spirit Maiden is strong and healthy. You can make do on the floor for one night.”

Han Le said nothing. In a few steps, she walked forward and picked up the blanket on the floor. She stopped beside the bed and lowered her head to look at Chen Ju, who was still reading the storybook. She wondered how likely it was that she could smother her to death with the blanket.

Chen Ju lifted her eyelids. “Move. You’re blocking the light.”

Han Le tossed the blanket onto the bed, took off her shoes, and directly stepped over Chen Ju’s body to lie down.

“Get down.” Chen Ju set down the storybook, her black eyes revealing danger.

She recalled some unpleasant past events.

Han Le turned over, her back facing Chen Ju. “Sleeping.”

After saying that, she felt that this posture was not very safe, so she stacked the blanket up and placed it horizontally between the two of them. Then she turned to face Chen Ju again. After thinking about it, she crossed her arms over her chest, protecting her heart tightly before finally closing her eyes in peace.

Chen Ju’s expression was obscure. Just as she had guessed, the other woman had definitely noticed something. It seemed the game should end sooner rather than later. The corners of her lips curved.

Time passed bit by bit. Although Han Le’s eyes were closed, she did not feel the slightest bit sleepy.

Only an idiot could fall asleep in this kind of situation.

“Is Chen Ju asleep?” she asked.

Only later had she discovered that the system could know what she was thinking even if she did not speak aloud.

The system replied, “Sorry, Host. The system is temporarily unable to answer this question.”

Good. Very good.

“Do you accept bribes?” After a moment of silence, Han Le asked again, “Tell me when she falls asleep. When I go back, I’ll give you fifty yuan.”

System: “……”

“Host, to be honest, one meal costs me more than that.”

Han Le: “……”

She had thought that since the system was not human, saying fifty yuan would be enough as a polite gesture. She had not expected it to be operated manually. Fortunately, she had not offered a high price. Otherwise, her heart would ache.

System: “……”

It found that this host did not speak much, but her inner world was quite “colorful.”

“Forget it, Host. I’ll make an exception for you this once. Once the other party falls asleep, I will notify you.”

Now that was decent of it. With the system’s special treatment, Han Le finally felt a little reassured. She continued pretending to sleep with her eyes closed, waiting for the system to notify her after the other party fell asleep before making a move.

In the end, she waited the entire night.

Just as Han Le could no longer hold on and was truly about to fall asleep, the system’s voice suddenly rang out.

Before Han Le’s mind could react, her body moved first. She pulled out the dagger hidden in her robes and stabbed toward the heart of the person beside her.

Her mind instantly went blank. A sharp pain twisted through her heart. The dagger in her hand fell unexpectedly. Fortunately, her other hand caught it in time and withdrew it. Then she curled up at the side, in extreme pain, cold sweat appearing on her forehead. Han Le clenched her teeth tightly.

“Fine. I won’t stab her!”

As soon as she said this, the pain in her body instantly vanished. Han Le lay on the bed with her arms and legs spread out, utterly hopeless and speechless.

She had already guessed that Chen Ju was eighty percent likely to be the female lead, Han Qu.

She was too lazy to care about the remaining twenty percent. As long as she stabbed her, if it was true, then she would no longer have to worry about her own life at every moment.

Who knew that at the critical moment, the system would suddenly sound an alarm?

“Warning! Warning! Host is violating task rules and maliciously destroying the plot. You will receive system punishment…”

Han Le turned her head and saw Chen Ju sleeping quite soundly. Somewhat angry, she picked up the blanket beside her and went to sleep!

She slept all the way until the sun was shining on their backsides, and neither of them had woken up.

It was not until Chen Ju felt something fluffy rubbing against her chin that she slowly woke up. She lowered her head and looked, and her face instantly darkened.

Han Le was sleeping when her body suddenly trembled with a spine-chilling sensation. She immediately opened her eyes and discovered that she was in Chen Ju’s arms, her head nestled in the crook of the other woman’s neck.

Chen Ju’s gaze was terrifying. Her black eyes stared at Han Le without moving. Just as Han Le was about to speak, she was interrupted by Chen Ju’s eerie laughter.

The Chen Ju before her eyes seemed to have become a different person. Her entire body was shrouded in darkness. She raised her hand and attacked.

“Mas-ter, the game is over—”

“Bang!”

Han Le reflexively waved her sleeve.

And then… then the other person was sent flying to the ground with a bang?!

The female lead, Han Qu, fell to the ground with a loud crash, spat out a mouthful of blood to the side, and stared at Han Le in disbelief.

Holy crap.

That was the voice in Han Le’s heart.

So the female lead’s rebirth had not brought back her abilities from before rebirth?

Then why had she been instantly killed by her before?

Listening to Han Le’s constant stream of “holy crap,” the system was almost too embarrassed to remind her that at the time, she had been standing there motionless and simply let the other person stab her.

“Ahhh! What happened? What was that sound? Senior, Sister Ju, are you two okay?”

The little fox immediately ran over after hearing the commotion.