The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"If the leader selection hadn't happened, there wouldn't have been any civil unrest, and he wouldn't have left." Yun Luo frowned tightly as he spoke of this, seeming to be in great pain.

Situ Yaorao looked at Yun Luo for a long moment before saying, "So, what is this Moonlight Poison you just mentioned being a tonic?"

"For normal humans, the Moonlight Poison is extremely toxic. Once poisoned, they can no longer survive. However, the cultivation techniques we practice require the blood of those who cannot survive as our training materials. Therefore, for a long time, the Moonlight Poison was rampant. The Demon Cult killed people indiscriminately. Because of this, the court ordered the destruction of all Moonlight Poison and killed the only poison doctor who could make it. To this day, the Moonlight Poison is so rare that it can be said that it is hard to find in the world."

"Is that why you stay with me?" Situ Yaorao smiled.

"Yes, I stayed by your side for this reason. However, I have no intention of killing you."

"Because once you kill me, you will have no materials to practice your skills?" Situ Yaorao sneered.

"Miss Situ is smart. But that's just one of the reasons. I don't want to kill Miss Situ, and I don't want to offend the Situ family. Besides, I admire Miss Situ very much."

"What if I tell you that I won't help you practice martial arts?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man coldly.

"That's fine. I never intended to use you to practice martial arts. If I'm lucky enough to get you, it will be my luck. If not, I hope Yunlou won't take you away. If Yunlou captures you, it will be a great harm to the Demon Cult and to me." Yun Luo frowned and said.

Situ Yaorao stared at the man for a moment, then decided to trust Yun Luo for once. If Yun Luo had wanted to bleed, to take her blood, he would have done it long ago. With his abilities, he could have done it without anyone noticing. But he hadn't done it once. This proved that Yun Luo wasn't after her blood.

"People say that people in the Demon Cult are always selfish. Is it really okay for you to be the leader of the Demon Cult with your personality?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man and clicked her tongue.

"I'm just like them, except that some things can be done, and some things can't. In my opinion, true martial arts practice requires a down-to-earth approach, rather than relying on some strange external force. Only in this way can it be considered down-to-earth. If you rely on external forces to achieve supernatural powers, it may not be of any benefit in the end."

The man said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao felt even more incredulous. Yun Luo… he really didn't look like a demonic cult leader. Compared to a demonic cult leader, he was more like a righteous person.

"It's up to you. But you're welcome at Lan Qinglou." Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

"Is that the name you gave the restaurant? I think Master Yusheng would be very happy." The man said lightly. Situ Yaorao nodded noncommittally after hearing this: "Yes, he is very happy. But Yunluo, have you thought about what to do next?"

"Hmm?" Yun Luo was puzzled for a moment, but in the next second he understood what Situ Yaorao meant. He frowned in embarrassment, "Although I stopped him, I don't know how to deal with him. Yunlou...after all, we owe him. If I bring him back to the Demon Cult, the members will definitely ask me to execute him. But if I don't take him back to the Demon Cult, he will cause trouble again."

Yun Luo couldn't help but sigh when he said this: "If possible, I really hope to find a place to lock him up so that he won't come out and harm people again."

"If you don't take him away, he will be caught sooner or later." Situ Yaorao said.

"Now I just hope that he can meet the woman he loves." Yun Luo sighed.

"Then, have you ever thought about those who lost their daughters? Also, Yu Sheng said this time about the flower thief wasn't that simple. Are you really sure there isn't someone else behind Yunlou?"

Situ Yaorao questioned.

Yun Luo's expression changed when he heard this, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I believe him."

"But your belief is useless. Yunluo, you are the leader of the Demon Cult. You have no sense of justice or evil in your heart. But I am different. If he attacks others again, I will definitely find a way to capture him and send him to the Heavenly Prison."

Situ Yaorao said, looking at the man: "I hope you won't blame me when the time comes."

"Thank you, Miss Situ, for not reporting this matter today." Yun Luo said with a smile.

"If I tell you, wouldn't that be a waste of your trust in me? You asked me to see Yunlou just so that I could help you think of a solution."

"Miss Situ is indeed smart."

"Then may I know what you want me to do?"

"Negotiate with him." Yun Luo said.

"kindness?"

"What he wants most is your blood, Miss Situ. If your blood is used as a bargaining chip, he will definitely agree." Yun Luo said.

"I reject."

"Miss Situ, don't you want to listen to the conditions I offer you?"

"What kind of conditions do you think would make me allow others to treat me as food?" Situ Yaorao sneered.

"The antidote to the Moonlight Poison." said the man.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao's expression vanished. A strange look took its place. She hated being bound and being schemed against the most. But... at this moment, he didn't dare even say a word of refusal. Because... the antidote to the Moonlight Poison was too important to her.

If she could, she would get it at any price.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Although my Demon Cult doesn't have an antidote, the cultivation techniques of the Demon Cult can slow down the onset of the poison. They can even alleviate your pain. Moreover, we have clues to the antidote. As long as Miss Situ agrees to my request, I will tell you everything. I can even... allow you to practice the Demon Cult's techniques."

Yun Luo looked at Situ Yaorao seductively.

Indeed, these were all very tempting. And every one of them made Situ Yaorao unable to refuse. Whether it was the antidote, or the time delay, or even the cultivation method of the demonic sect, she wanted it all.

"Are you willing to do this for a Yunlou?"

"He is my younger brother. Although we have broken off relations, we are still related by blood. Before my father died, he told me to get along well with him. But I failed to live up to my father's expectations. I let Yunlou go away. Now, I have made another big mistake. Therefore, I must make amends before it is inevitable."

The man looked at Situ Yaorao and said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao sighed softly, "I have to say, you really put a lot of thought into this. You've put in so many demands that I can't even refuse, all for my blood. If I were to reject you now, it would be too tactless."

"Thank you, Miss Situ." Yun Luo smiled happily when he heard Situ Yaorao's willingness. The man's smile was very pure. Although there was still an indelible sense of solemnity, it dispelled the haze in people's hearts.

"You look really good when you smile." Situ Yaorao looked at the man and complimented him awkwardly.

Yun Luo's smile deepened upon hearing this: "Thank you for the compliment, Miss Situ. It's getting late, I'll take you back."

"Alright."

In this world, there is no absolute, nor is there a necessity. What exists is... just the unbreakable fate.

Moonlight poured in. The man in black stumbled into a deep valley north of the capital. His face was pale, a hint of resignation. Inside the valley, the man in red stood in the moonlight.

He looked at the man with pity and said, "He's really pitiful, like a homeless child. How is it? How do you feel after seeing your brother?"

The man scoffed.

Hearing this, Yun Lou glared at him fiercely: "Stop talking nonsense, you know he and I are sworn enemies."

"Ah, I do know. If we weren't mortal enemies, why would you make a deal with me just to kill him?" The man said, and walked towards the Cloud Tower on the moon.

With a look of sympathy: "How pitiful."

"Help me," Yunlou gritted his teeth, ignoring the red-clothed man's words and lowering his head. The man scoffed and tossed him a porcelain bottle. "Here lies the blood of someone afflicted with the Moonlight Poison. It's not much, but I think it should be enough for you to cultivate for a while. I hope you can do what I ask of you."