The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"What did you say?! You and my Qingwu... actually did such a thing!" Tang Sirui's face was full of anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He stared at Chen Xuan in front of him with wide eyes, as if he was about to breathe fire.

"Chen Xuan! I trusted you so much and always regarded you as a brother who would die for me, but you did such a despicable thing behind my back!" Tang Sirui was so angry that he trembled all over, his hands clenched into fists, and his knuckles turned white from the excessive force.

Faced with Tang Sirui's accusations and anger, Chen Xuan remained calm: "Brother Tang, you can't say that. If I hadn't taken those actions back then, how could your Qingwu have been resurrected?"

"Hmph! I don't need such a resurrection at all!" Tang Sirui roared, his eyes instantly turning blood red, and an intense killing intent emanated from his body, directed unreservedly at Chen Xuan.

But at that moment, Rouwu, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke: "Tang Sirui, do you really not want me to be resurrected?" Her voice was soft and melodious, but it contained deep sorrow and disappointment.

Upon hearing Rouwu's question, Tang Sirui's heart tightened, and he quickly waved his hand to explain, "No, I absolutely did not mean that, Qingwu, please don't misunderstand..." However, before he could finish speaking, Rouwu interrupted him.

"So, in your heart, I'm nothing more than an object to be manipulated at will!" Rouwu burst into tears, her sorrowful expression heartbreaking.

"No, Qingwu, things aren't as you think. Please let me explain..." Tang Sirui was extremely anxious. He tried to get closer to Rouwu, wanting to comfort her and explain everything to her. But at this moment, Rouwu was like a wounded little animal, constantly backing away from his approach until she nestled in Chen Xuan's arms.

"Hehe, what's there to explain? That's just how it is. Chen Xuan saved me out of kindness, and what did he get in return? Your hatred?" Rouwu said sarcastically.

"Could it be that my life is less valuable than that so-called... thing?! What kind of logic is this?!"

Tang Sirui, who was standing to the side, opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, but found that his throat was blocked and he couldn't utter a single word.

Faced with such intense questioning, he felt extremely embarrassed, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

But just then, Chen Xuan quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Oh, alright, alright, everyone, calm down. In the end, it's all my fault for being too hasty and not having had time to properly explain the situation to Brother Tang. It's all my fault, my fault." As he spoke, he waved his hands repeatedly to express his apologies.

"Tang Sirui, open your eyes and take a good look at your pathetic state, then look at Chen Xuan. Now you should understand the world of difference between you two, right?"

Rouwu put her hands on her hips, acting like a drama queen, leaned slightly forward, her face full of disdain and mockery, and continued to belittle Tang Sirui without any mercy.

"Yes, yes, Qingwu, please don't be angry, it's all my fault..." Tang Sirui nodded obsequiously, just about to apologize when a thought suddenly flashed through his mind—Chen Xuan and Qingwu had just come out of his room!

Thinking of this, he immediately raised his head, which had been lowered, and a sense of confidence rekindled in his heart.

"Hmph! Fine, since that's the case, I'd like to know exactly what happened last night? Why did you two come out of the room next to mine together? Tell me the truth right now!" Tang Sirui stared wide-eyed at the two people in front of him, questioning them sternly.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled calmly and explained, "Oh, so that's what it is. Brother Tang, don't be alarmed. To tell you the truth, last night, because Miss Qingwu's life force was a little unstable, she specially invited me to your room to treat her. That's why what you just saw happened."

"Nonsense! What a coincidence! No, things aren't that simple! I still feel there's something fishy going on! Chen Xuan, you have to tell me the truth today. What exactly did you guys do behind my back last night?!"

Tang Sirui clearly didn't believe Chen Xuan's explanation. He approached Chen Xuan with a suspicious look on his face, determined to get to the bottom of things.

"Sigh, let's move somewhere else to talk! This place is far too cramped and narrow; there's no room for the two of us to have a proper conversation!"

"Hmph, then I'll trust you this once!" Tang Sirui gritted his teeth, his face dark, and led Chen Xuan quickly toward a deserted place.

After the two stood still, Chen Xuan cleared his throat and said, "Brother Tang, to be honest, the ins and outs of this matter are like this..." Then, he began to fabricate an absurd yet plausible story.

"What?! You actually did this? And then you dared to blatantly bring me back here?! And... how could this be?!"

Tang Sirui stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with disbelief. Although he had just heard the whole story from Chen Xuan and received confirmation from both Chen Xuan and Qingwu, he still couldn't accept the cruel reality before him.

To his horror, Qingwu, whom he deeply loved, had now become intimate with Chen Xuan! This blow was like a bolt from the blue for him.

However, when faced with Tang Sirui's questioning, Chen Xuan simply smiled and calmly explained:

“That’s right, Brother Tang. By a stroke of luck, I acquired a rare treasure, and it was precisely this treasure that became the key to Qingwu’s rebirth! Now, Qingwu has entered into a soul contract with me, and from now on, we can work together to help her rebuild her physical body. In this way, Qingwu can truly be resurrected!”

"What kind of plan is this?! You're clearly trying to harm Qingwu!" Tang Sirui shouted, his face contorted with pain and his voice trembling.

His eyes widened as he stared intently at Chen Xuan, as if he wanted to devour him alive. After all, he simply couldn't accept such a cruel reality—his beloved Qingwu had become Chen Xuan's soulmate!

Is there anything more unbearable in the world? He would rather eat shit than accept this happening to him!

Chen Xuan looked at the nearly deranged Tang Sirui and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, but he still explained in a serious tone:

"Brother Tang, please calm down and listen to me. Actually, this happened against my will. I am definitely not the kind of person who goes against the wishes of female cultivators! All of this was her own choice."

"What...what did you say?!" Tang Sirui roared in disbelief, veins bulging on his forehead. "Do you take me for a three-year-old? Who would believe such nonsense! How could my Qingwu willingly be with you? She's so innocent and naive, you must have used some despicable means to deceive her!"

Just then, Rouwu, who was standing to the side, gently bit her lip, a blush rising to her cheeks, and then spoke with a touch of shyness:

"Tang Sirui, face reality, I truly... genuinely want Chen Xuan to revive me..."

She had only spoken half of her sentence when she seemed to suddenly realize something, and quickly lowered her head, her shy appearance making her incredibly endearing.

"A film queen!" Chen Xuan couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing this.

"No! This can't possibly be true! You're all playing a trick on me, aren't you? It's just a joke, right?" Tang Sirui roared hysterically, tears welling up in his eyes.

Although he vehemently denied it, deep down he already believed the terrible truth to be 90%. The remaining 10% was merely the last vestige of fantasy deep within his heart.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully shattering Tang Sirui's Dao Heart. Reward: 10000 Destiny Points and 10 lottery draws! At the same time, Tang Sirui has entered the host's kill line. The host can kill the Chosen One of Destiny, Tang Sirui, at any time to obtain a huge reward!"

"Brother Tang, stop daydreaming. The three of us should start thinking about how we're going to make a living!" Chen Xuan patted Tang Sirui on the shoulder after receiving the system notification.

"Besides, do you think my meager strength can so easily restore Qingwu's physical body? I still need one more thing. Only by obtaining this thing can Qingwu truly be resurrected."

"What is it?" Tang Sirui wiped away his tears and asked in confusion.

He is no longer able to think rationally.

“That is you!” Chen Xuan looked at Tang Sirui with unwavering eyes. “I know you have always cared about Qingwu. In your heart, there is only her. So, I hope you can help me find this thing. Only you can truly bring Qingwu back to life.”

"Me?" Tang Sirui was stunned. He didn't expect Chen Xuan to say such a thing.

He remained silent for a long time before finally nodding: "Alright, I promise you, I will help you find that thing, but you must guarantee Qingwu's safety, otherwise, I will make you pay the price."

"Don't worry, no matter what, even if it costs me my life, I will protect Qingwu and ensure she is unharmed. I will not let her suffer even the slightest harm," Chen Xuan said with a sharp gaze and a resolute tone.

Upon hearing this, Tang Sirui was slightly taken aback, then replied, "Alright, since that's the case, then tell me quickly, what exactly is so important?"

Chen Xuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a strange smile, before slowly saying, "Didn't I just tell you? That thing is you!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Sirui frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled look, "What do you want me to do?"

Chen Xuan suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the air with a somewhat sinister quality. As he laughed, he said:

"Hahaha, Brother Tang, have you lost your mind? Think about it carefully. If you were still alive, how could Qingwu possibly abandon you and choose to be with me? So... only when you die will Qingwu belong to me alone!"

"You...what did you say?!"

Chen Xuan's words struck Tang Sirui like a bolt from the blue, creating a huge uproar.

He was furious, his eyes practically spitting fire.

"Chen Xuan, how dare you deceive me like this! Today, I will tear you to pieces!" Tang Sirui roared, his entire body radiating boundless killing intent. His fists were clenched, his eyes were like torches, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.

"Tsk tsk, you truly are a person of great fortune. In just a few months, you have already reached the Tribulation Transcending stage! But... do you think that just because you've reached the Tribulation Transcending stage, you can kill me?" Chen Xuan said mockingly, as if he were laughing at Tang Sirui's naivety.

If it weren't for the system's kill threshold, he wouldn't have bothered arguing with Tang Sirui at all; he would have slapped him to death long ago!

However, there are advantages to arguing with him. For example, the whole process of Rouwu joining the Gardenia organization was so captivating that he couldn't stop.

Tang Sirui fell silent. He lunged at Chen Xuan, his fists raining down on him like a storm. The wind from his punches howled, like the roar of a ferocious beast, carrying boundless rage and killing intent.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan sneered. He flashed away, becoming a blur, easily dodging Tang Sirui's attack. He leaped into the air, clenching his fists, and slammed them towards Tang Sirui like lightning.

boom!

With a deafening roar, the two powerful forces collided, generating a tremendous shockwave. The surrounding trees shook violently, and leaves fluttered down from the trees.

Tang Sirui was sent flying by the powerful force, but he showed no fear on his face; instead, his anger intensified.

Then, he roared, his whole body radiating golden light, and a powerful aura burst forth from his body, and a divine hammer appeared in his hand.

"Chen Xuan, prepare to die!" Tang Sirui roared, his hands forming a hand seal as he chanted an obscure incantation. As the incantation was recited, a golden light condensed in the divine hammer in his hands, as dazzling as the sun.

This was the fortune he gained in Killing City, and few people remember this move of his.

Then, Tang Sirui sneered, his whole body shining with golden light, and the divine hammer in his hand gleamed even brighter, radiating a terrifying pressure. He stomped the ground and rushed towards Chen Xuan like a streak of light, the divine hammer in his hand like a giant mountain, smashing down on Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes, his mockery deepening. He didn't even flinch, but simply stood there quietly.

"You're asking for death!" Tang Sirui roared, slamming his divine hammer down towards Chen Xuan. However, just as the hammer was about to strike Chen Xuan, Chen Xuan suddenly raised his hand.

At that moment, it was as if time had stopped. Tang Sirui felt an irresistible force erupt from Chen Xuan's palm, instantly shattering his divine hammer.

At the same time, he was also thrown away by that force, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and suffering varying degrees of injury to his internal organs.

"You...you're not Chen Xuan! Who are you?!"