I Became Love Rivals With My Crush Ch.20

“I’m a newcomer who washes dishes at the Xianmeng Sect.” 

Qu Panyan said as she took off the outer robe embroidered with the Qu Clan emblem and draped it over her arm. A Yiduo probably wouldn’t recognize it, but she didn’t want anyone else to recognize it either.

With a seamless performance, even Yue Xiaomeng was impressed. How could Qu Panyan lie so convincingly? Why was the reason behind all this?

Hearing Qu Panyan earnestly claiming to be a dishwashing maid, A Yiduo believed it completely. She recalled back in the Skyfire Tribe, even the maids who washed her feet were good-looking.

A Yiduo firmly believed that since Su Lingyu was so capable, it wasn’t surprising that her sect would have a good-looking dishwashing maid. It was just that the girl was too pretty, and she didn’t like it—no one should be more beautiful than her in this world, except for Su Lingyu.

A Yiduo raised her head haughtily and said, “How dare a mere dishwashing girl provoke me? Do you even know who I am?”

Qu Panyan pretended not to know, because if she knew and still provoked A Yiduo, things would probably get even more explosive.

She was here as an exchange student, not to cause trouble. Plus, Lou Wuhua had warned her that A Yiduo might be up to something, so she had to be cautious—she didn’t want anything to interfere with her time here with Su Lingyu!

A Yiduo hummed arrogantly and said, “I am the daughter of the Skyfire Tribe’s leader, the future Saintess. Do you understand what the Skyfire Tribe is?”

Qu Panyan nodded in her heart: Yes, yes, you’re amazing.

A fake smile appeared on Qu Panyan’s face as she said, “Sounds impressive. My apologies for my disrespect.”

There was a sudden cry of surprise coming from the training platform, and Qu Panyan turned her gaze in that direction only to see Kang Congshuang collapsing to the ground, sweating profusely and looking extremely painful—she was having an episode.

Recently, due to Qu Muqiu’s intention to win over the Kang Clan, Qu Panyan had some understanding of them. Kang Congshuang had an inherited disease in the family, and each episode of the illness was tormented by fiery pain, like being engulfed in flames. Carriers of the hereditary disease often didn’t live past forty. However, not every member of the Kang Clan had it, and Kang Linjun, for instance, did not.

As a result, the Kang Clan, which had the most potential to grow from a small family into a large one, had not been able to develop as expected. Even the most outstanding individuals couldn’t resist death.

But the descendants of the Kang Clan were always exceptional, whether they died from the disease or lived with it; they were all courageous and capable individuals. That was why Qu Muqiu had the idea of winning them over.

Yue Xiaomeng quickly walked over to help Kang Congshuang up, but A Yiduo suddenly appeared in front of them and viciously pinched Kang Congshuang’s thin shoulder, coldly smiling and saying, “Does it hurt? Beg me then, beg me to use the Heavenly Fire to cure your illness.”

Qu Panyan looked at A Yiduo, somewhat surprised.

The Heavenly Fire could actually cure the Kang Clan’s hereditary disease?

Truly deserving of being called divine fire – amazing!

Kang Congshuang’s lips were pale as paper, and her forehead was covered in tiny beads of sweat. Even though her head felt like it was going to explode from the pain, she still mustered the strength to push A Yiduo’s hand away and grit her teeth, saying, “Beg you? I’d rather die!”

Yue Xiaomeng couldn’t bear to watch any longer. “Senior Sister A Yiduo, Senior Sister Kang is already in this state. Please don’t disturb her anymore. Let her rest.” She tried to help Kang Congshuang stand up.

A Yiduo was relentless. “No! Who allowed her to treat me like this! You too, you’re my junior sister, and you’re not allowed to help her!” Saying that, she fiercely grabbed Yue Xiaomeng and pulled her over.

​Kang Congshuang was tormented by the fire within her body, her consciousness became hazy, and in an instant, she lost his support and weakly fell backward. Then, a hand reached around her waist and pulled her back into warm and tender arms.

A Yiduo shouted, “Hey! You, the dishwashing maid!”

Qu Panyan supported the unconscious Kang Congshuang and smiled at A Yiduo, “Since you don’t like her, I’ll take her away and give you some peace.”

After saying this, Qu Panyan hugged Kang Congshuang tightly and ran away without giving A Yiduo another chance to argue.

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Qu Panyan didn’t know where the medical pavilion of Xianmeng Sect was, so she asked Kang Congshuang, but she weakly shook her head. Qu Panyan understood; if Kang Clan’s illness could be controlled with medicine, they wouldn’t have gone through so much trouble. Qu Panyan brought her to a tree and gently laid her down.

Kang Congshuang weakly said, “Don’t bother with me…”

Before Qu Panyan could fully comprehend her words, Kang Congshuang slipped from her hands to the ground. She arched her back in pain, her fingers digging into the ground, her knuckles turning white from exertion. Her back was soaked with sweat, yet she didn’t utter a word of pain. Beads of sweat dripped from her nose, and her normally fair skin turned a frightening shade of red. She looked as if she were about to burst into flames.

Qu Panyan couldn’t do much to help her, so she let her borrow her outer robe to bite on, to prevent her from biting her tongue. Then she sat quietly beside her, waiting for the flames of her illness to subside.

After half an hour, Kang Congshuang’s furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

Qu Panyan sincerely felt that the Kang Clan was truly miserable. Perhaps it is true that great responsibilities are bestowed upon individuals after they have endured great hardships.

The Kang siblings were famous within the sect. Both of them diligently cultivated and possessed formidable strength, making them two of Xianmeng Sect’s top disciples. Kang Linjun, humble, polite, and in good health, was the future head of the Kang Clan. However, his sister, Kang Congshuang, didn’t have such a fortunate fate…

Qu Panyan didn’t ask Kang Congshuang why she didn’t plead with A Yiduo, instead she simply looked at her calmly.

Once Kang Congshuang’s internal fire subsided and she regained her strength, her spirit became clear, and her eyes started to regain some light. Expressionless, she held Qu Panyan’s outer robe and softly said, “Thank you. I will clean it and return it to you.”

Qu Panyan replied, “You’re welcome.”

Kang Congshuang suddenly noticed the Qu Clan emblem on the outer robe and recalled the weapon Qu Panyan had used earlier. Her expression momentarily revealed surprise, but quickly reverted to normal. With an emotionless face, she asked, “Are you Third Miss Qu?”

Qu Panyan blinked.

Kang Congshuang tightened her grip on the outer robe and stood up slowly while saying, “Miss Qu, you should stay away from me and don’t bother with A Yiduo. Once she becomes the Saintess, it will be unfavorable for Miss Qu.”

Kang Congshuang’s words were indeed reasonable. Qu Panyan and the entire Qu Clan practiced fire techniques, and the Saintess who fused with the Heavenly Fire would undoubtedly become their nemesis. Not to mention the Qu Clan, even those in the entire cultivation world who cultivated fire techniques would find it difficult to resist the Heavenly Fire, the source of all fire.

Qu Panyan didn’t want to provoke A Yiduo, and this was one of the reasons. However, the Kang Clan was the target of Qu Muqiu’s recent efforts to win over. As her younger sister, Qu Panyan naturally chose to discreetly help Kang Congshuang.

But Qu Panyan didn’t expect A Yiduo’s temper to be so fiery. When Yue Xiaomeng simply corrected her for being unqualified to call Su Lingyu their Grand Master, A Yiduo wanted to attack her. Qu Panyan had only advised them not to harm the harmony between fellow disciples, and A Yiduo wanted to ruin her face!

Are all these damn Skyfire Tribe people so hot-tempered?

Or is it because she’s the future Saintess, so her temper is especially fierce??

​Kang Congshuang adjusted her breath in place and gradually regained some color before bidding farewell to ​Qu Panyan, “Please treat today’s matter as if you didn’t see it, Miss Qu.”

Qu Panyan watched her departing figure. She maintained a composed demeanor, with steady steps, walking like a straight green pine, looking nothing like someone who had just been tormented by the disease of the inner fire.

She was doing her best to maintain her composure and uphold the dignity of the Kang Clan—even if plagued by the illness, she didn’t want to live under the pitying gazes of others.

“Panyan.”

Su Lingyu’s voice suddenly sounded behind her.

“What are you all doing here?”

Qu Panyan’s heart skipped a beat. She was delighted, and her happiness showed on her face. Her skirt swayed, drawing a beautiful arc, and she sweetly exclaimed, “Sister Lingyu.”

She smiled, revealing two adorable canine teeth, her eyes seeming to twinkle like the stars, and her delicate face was like a peach blossom blooming proudly in March.

Su Lingyu was caught off guard by this smile, her heart instantly affected. It took a moment for her to react and realize that Qu Panyan was truly beautiful.

More beautiful than any woman she had ever seen before.

How did she not notice this before?

Seeing Su Lingyu not responding, Qu Panyan took two steps forward, gathering courage as she leaned in and softly called out again, “Sister Lingyu?”

Su Lingyu snapped back to her senses, looking at the charming woman before her, shocked to realize that she had just been staring at her!

Su Lingyu: “…”

She felt a bit annoyed and suddenly placed her hand on ​Qu Panyan’s head, which was soft and supple. Then, almost involuntarily, she ruffled her hair a couple of times, and as she looked at her messy hairstyle, she surprisingly calmed down.

Qu Panyan touched her own disheveled hair, looking astonished, “Sister Lingyu?!”

Is this happening for real?!

Su Lingyu remained calm as if she hadn’t done anything, and even smiled faintly as she asked, “Can’t Sister Lingyu ruffle your hair?”

Of course!

Absolutely! I would even let you ruffle it until it’s bald!

For you, these three thousand strands of hair are not even worth mentioning!

Qu Panyan acted on her words and voluntarily presented her head, saying, “Sure! No problem! Sister Lingyu, please, ruffle my hair until I’m bald!”

Su Lingyu chuckled, feeling more at ease with her playful attitude, and then noticed something missing from her, “Where are your clothes?”

Qu Panyan replied, “I lent them to Second Miss Kang.”

Su Lingyu didn’t inquire further and slowly combed her hair, calmly saying, “I’m going to find your sister, and I may not return until tomorrow. If there’s anything, go and find ​Elder Changxing.”

Qu Panyan nodded, playfully nuzzling her head into Su Lingyu’s palm, “Okay, I got it!”

“It’s messy again,” Su Lingyu sighed, patiently combing her hair once more before using spatial magic to depart.

As Su Lingyu’s figure turned into a blue light and shot into the sky, Qu Panyan heard someone shouting in her ear, “Sect Master, please don’t leave!”

She turned around. 

Damn it, it’s A Yiduo.

And Yue Xiaomeng.

Qu Panyan couldn’t help but be surprised. A moment ago, she was angry because Yue Xiaomeng said she couldn’t call her Grand Master, so just now, she addressed her as ‘Sect Master’ so obediently? The little princess indeed had two faces!

Unable to stop Su Lingyu from leaving, A Yiduo walked up to Qu Panyan with puffed cheeks, “You, the dishwashing girl! Do you know who she is?! How dare you let her touch your hair!”

Although Qu Panyan didn’t show it on her face, she was raging inside.

Why wouldn’t she dare?

She not only dared, but she also wished Su Lingyu would ruffle her hair until it’s bald!

Qu Panyan replied, “I know she’s the Sect Master.”

“Wrong!” A Yiduo raised her voice, assertively saying, “She’s my woman, understand? After I become the Saintess, I will take her back to the Skyfire Tribe to get married! So, I won’t allow anyone to touch a single hair on her!”

Qu Panyan: “…”

Is this the channel of《The Domineering Holy Child Falls for Me》?

Qu Panyan was left speechless.

A Yiduo looked at her with a sinister smile, “But since she touched you first, so…”

“You must die!”

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The author has something to say: 

Qu Panyan: Can you please stop showing those domineering CEO novels to the Clan Chief’s daughter? Thanks.

Skyfire Tribe: Sob sob sob, we didn’t! It wasn’t us!

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