Transmigrated Into The Arms Of The Heroine Of A Sadistic Novel - Chapter 76

Wanting to lure Yang Hengyu into the demon realm was actually not that difficult. All they needed to do was spread the message in Zhuzhou that “Qin Changxin is celebrating their birthday in the demon realm,” and Yang Hengyu would surely try to find a way to come.

Even if she knew it was a trap, she would risk being caught just to turn Qin Changxin’s birthday into a day of misfortune.

At this time, Feng Mingchi was planning to return to consult the Zhuang family’s head, an expert in incense, to adjust the formula for the youth-preserving elixir. After Lin Yanyu and the others explained the plan, he accepted the half-piece of white jade held by Lin Yanyu, took a marriage contract stamped with the demon lord’s paw print, along with the already prepared betrothal gifts, and left the demon realm.

“Do we just wait, then?” Qin Changxin asked, half in doubt, while touching the half-piece of white jade from the Feng family.

“In theory, yes,” Lin Yanyu replied, holding a freshly cleaned white reed between her teeth, tasting the sweetness. “But don’t use common sense to judge what a madwoman might do.”

Their plan with Feng Mingchi was simple: Feng Mingchi would deliver the contract and gifts to the Qin family after all, Feng Funing, the head of the Feng family, was Lin Yanyu’s mother, so the Feng and Qin families were basically in-laws. Meanwhile, the demon realm would deploy troops outside the two-world barrier and the Cold Forest. As soon as Yang Hengyu entered, the ambushing demons would activate a formation to restrain her.

Eighteen years ago, Xuan Qing had been tricked by Xiao Xianyi, resulting in the death of his beloved Dao companion. Hearing even a little from his daughter and the future “young mistress” made him immediately give the order, and by dusk, all preparations were complete.

Lin Yanyu spent most of the day helping her mother and couldn’t serve Qin Changxin the fish as planned until nightfall. She finally managed to gut two grass carp, clean their bones, and marinate them with freshly mixed seasonings. She set up the grill, brushed it with oil, and piled charcoal underneath.

Qin Changxin had never seen grilled fish before. Curious, he watched Lin Yanyu bustling about and occasionally asked if he should help. But Cat (Lin Yanyu) refused “The birthday boy just wait to eat!”

Considering Qin Changxin’s usual preference for light food, Lin Yanyu avoided overly strong seasonings. Once one side of the fish was nearly done, she brushed oil and flipped it, using demon fire to control the heat slightly. Soon, the aroma filled the entire kitchen and spilled out the windows.

The patrolling guards couldn’t help but stop and sniff, swallowing hard at the smell.

“Did our young master know how to cook before?”

“No, I’ve never seen him cook.”

“I’ve seen once, but he used demon fire to grill the fish, and it turned to black charcoal on the spot. Even the young master was stunned.”

“You reminded me! That day, Old Mei was so mad she threw the fish. We ended up eating just fish scraps for lunch…”

“Shh, lower your voices, don’t let Old Mei hear!”

Before they finished speaking, they each got a light hit on the head.

“I already heard you! Go away!” Mei Linghan scolded them and chased the groaning guards off.

Inside the kitchen, the demon realm’s young master who already knew how to cook sprinkled chili over the fish, flipped it again, and when the time was right, plated it. She handed Qin Changxin a pair of chopsticks with a smile: “Happy birthday!”

Qin Changxin held the chopsticks, cautiously taking a piece of the tiger-skinned fish. “Is this how you eat it?”

“Yes. If you don’t mind, you can just pick it up and eat,” Lin Yanyu said with a laugh and went back to grill the second fish.

She had actually wanted to make fish for the two mothers and Mei Linghan too, but Xuan Qing and Mei Linghan refused, saying, “A Dao companion’s birthday is just for her.”

So the fish ended up being for Lin Yanyu herself.

While controlling the fire, Lin Yanyu remembered when Feng Funing had kicked her out of the seal space, all for Qin Changxin’s sake. She felt that these elders really valued Dao companions, and it was a good opportunity to learn how to care for one.

Qin Changxin initially hesitated, taking small bites with chopsticks, but soon tore the fish with his hands. Lin Yanyu, still grilling her fish, was fed hot fish pieces.

“You eat, you eat, don’t worry,” she said, pointing to the fish on the grill.

Qin Changxin nodded and quickly fed her a large chunk of carefully deboned fish.

After they finished eating and washed their hands, Lin Yanyu led Qin Changxin to a clearing with fewer trees, took out nine bamboo tubes, and arranged them on the ground.

“Aren’t these firecrackers?” Qin Changxin asked.

“Firecrackers only make noise, not pretty,” Lin Yanyu said, arranging them in a small “18” shape. “I promised you, you’ll see the demon realm fireworks.”

Since demons dislike environmental pollution, their fireworks were made with demon energy and natural spiritual energy. Lin Yanyu didn’t fully understand the craft, but Mei Linghan assured her they would be beautiful.

After setting up the tubes, they retreated to a safe distance. Lin Yanyu activated the first bamboo tube.

“Bang!” A blue flash shot into the sky, blooming into two snowflake-shaped flowers. A red flash followed, bursting into a crimson Lingxiao flower.

Mei Linghan specialized in wood element magic, and the fireworks took the shapes of various flowers. After finishing the “ten” character, Lin Yanyu activated the four tubes forming the “eight” character.

Suddenly, white, yellow, green, and purple flower-shaped fireworks appeared in the night sky. Controlled by Lin Yanyu, the green plum blossom expanded sideways, connecting the other three flowers.

Qin Changxin gazed up, forming a small cluster of spiritual energy and launched it at a pure white lily in the sky.

The lily, hit by her energy, quickly expanded into a full moon-shaped bloom and then transformed into an epiphyllum in seconds.

Qin Changxin was amazed and tried to launch a second time, but the fireworks had dimmed, leaving only tiny streams of spiritual light.

Watching in awe, Qin Changxin said, “It really looks like fireflies.”

“Yes. After the fireworks burn out, the demon energy and spiritual energy return to the world in this form,” Lin Yanyu said, catching a falling particle. “If I’d known it would be this beautiful, I’d have asked Aunt Mei for more.”

Qin Changxin didn’t mind. When the spiritual light faded, she summoned the Wuyuan Fan into the air, letting it sway in the wind and creating space for them to stand. Peach branches grew on the fan, blooming pink flowers and filling the air with fragrance.

Lin Yanyu laughed: “Okay, where do you want to take me?”

“Just wander,” Qin Changxin said, guiding the fan in a direction.

Lin Yanyu glanced at the time and guessed her thoughts.

The little girl or rather, the adult Qin Changxin was pretending to just wander but was actually checking if Yang Hengyu had arrived.

If she hadn’t shown up by now, their “waiting for the rabbit” plan would fail.

Luckily, Yang Hengyu showed some courtesy. Less than a minute into the Wuyuan Fan’s flight over the Cold Forest, Lin Yanyu saw three scar-shaped signal fireworks light up in the distance.

Qin Changxin saw them too and quickly dove toward the source.

Expecting a fierce battle, they were surprised to find Yang Hengyu already tied up with spirit restraining cords, with Xuan Qing and Mei Linghan in front. Xuan Qing held a golden longsword inlaid with stars.

Upon noticing the sound, Yang Hengyu lifted her head, glancing casually at Lin Yanyu, then fixing her gaze on Qin Changxin, who was in battle stance.

Qin Changxin met her gaze without fear. Yang Hengyu’s eyes had turned blood-red, with black leopard patterns on her face, resembling a villain straight from a storybook.

But even as this “villain,” after a few seconds she opened her mouth in a hoarse voice: “Save me.”

Even hoarse, her tone remained arrogant, and she didn’t bother to address them.

Lin Yanyu: “……”

The malicious sister really had no shame.

A quarter of an hour later, Yang Hengyu sat cross legged in a dark, damp prison. Separated by iron pillars engraved with restraining talismans, she said to Lin Yanyu and Qin Changxin: “I never intended to join the ‘Blood Leopard.’”

“Then why did you consume the internal energy bead he left?” Lin Yanyu asked cautiously.

“I had heard the ‘Blood Leopard’ left internal energy beads on Que Ling Island. I just wanted to destroy it before you, so I could advance faster at Kui Xuan Academy. Who knew the consciousness of that creature would take over my body? If my will hadn’t been strong, I wouldn’t have even made it to the demon realm,” Yang Hengyu calmly explained.

“But the ‘Blood Leopard’ did entrust you with the Huixing Sword, which shows his trust,” Lin Yanyu continued. “Since you are hostile to him, how did you get the sword?”

Yang Hengyu smiled, eyes narrowing, gaze sharp: “I can endure even Qin Jianren, how could I not endure a demon driven only by killing? No matter how profound he is, he is ultimately a desire-laden demon!”

Qin Changxin, noticing her fairer skin than usual, immediately understood. She didn’t ask a word.

She wasn’t new to Yang Hengyu’s methods.

“I suggest you decide quickly how to deal with me,” Yang Hengyu said mockingly. “Although you temporarily sealed the ‘Blood Leopard,’ this won’t last long.”

As she spoke, the black leopard patterns on her face glowed red, warning of the pain spreading. She sneered, touching her burning cheek: “I can endure half a quarter of an hour more. After that, who knows what will happen? After all… you are the targets I dream of killing.”

Qin Changxin stared firmly “The demon lord will extract the ‘Blood Leopard’ internal energy. After that, we will send you to the Feng family’s prison. As for your punishment, the Silver Tan rank judges will decide.”

“Hmph, then I wish you luck,” Yang Hengyu said, closing her eyes and lightly flicking the cinnabar prayer beads on her wrist, entering a meditative state.

Lin Yanyu and Qin Changxin exchanged a glance. With limited time, they didn’t ask more and went to find Xuan Qing.

Just as they left, in the dark, damp prison, Yang Hengyu opened her eyes, astonished.

How could that foolish wolf she cared for not be here?!