After Rebirth, the Heroine is Consumed by Overwhelming Regret Chapter 15

Su Miaoyin had carefully considered what she said.

An hour ago, Ling Aorui had called her over, saying she had a favor to ask. Su Miaoyin naturally agreed at once. Because of the lingering guilt in her heart, she would do her utmost no matter what Ling Aorui asked of her.

Unexpectedly, Ling Aorui still wanted her to perform a divination.

Of course, she could do a divination, but what was it about?

“I had a dream again. This time, it was related to Qi Qing,” Ling Aorui said lightly.

After Su Miaoyin listened to her brief explanation, she understood. Although the person in the dream had spoken with certainty, it was hard to say how credible it was. They couldn’t just test Qi Qing and ask if she could provide a cure based on such a vague possibility.

That would be too direct, and too arrogant.

Even if they were to ask, they should first confirm if Qi Qing actually had such an ability before deciding what to do next.

Because it concerned heavenly secrets, this kind of divination shouldn’t normally be performed. However, Su Miaoyin believed she had some skill. If she couldn’t even manage to conceal things from heaven, she wouldn’t be in this profession.

To put it bluntly, divination itself was a form of cheating.

She set up a spiritual barrier to isolate herself from the outside world, then brought out her strongest golden divination canister. She earnestly performed the divination step by step. This divination was very taxing for her. At first, she couldn’t get any result at all. Only after repeatedly beseeching did she get a slight clue.

Qi Qing’s identity was indeed extraordinary.

The divination results showed that Qi Qing did indeed have the ability to cure Ling Aorui’s eyes. However, it wasn’t through medical skills or medicine, but rather by… Su Miaoyin wasn’t quite sure. It seemed to be by directly changing the rules, defying heaven and altering fate.

Su Miaoyin was completely stunned.

It was the first time she had ever obtained such a divination result, and she truly didn’t know how to react. Qi Qing was her disciple. Although her aptitude was good, she was far from qualified to contend with the Heavenly Dao. Even the foremost figures in the current immortal cultivation world, those great experts who had attained the Dao and ascended, wouldn’t dare claim they could defy heaven.

“How is it? Are the results very bad?” Ling Aorui asked.

“No… I should say, they’re too good,” Su Miaoyin murmured. “I didn’t expect her to truly have such an ability. Could she be some immortal fairy descended to the mortal realm, or perhaps the Celestial Emperor on an incognito visit?”

This was already the boldest guess Su Miaoyin could make. But she also knew very well that high gods wouldn’t be so capricious. They had no reason to forcibly blind someone only to then so easily provide a way to restore them. It didn’t make sense.

Then who exactly was Qi Qing?

Su Miaoyin didn’t dare to dwell on it. This wasn’t something she should be pondering right now. What they sought was clear. Now, they just needed to be sincere and ask Qi Qing to help Ling Aorui.

Ling Aorui hadn’t expected what the person in her dream said to be true. A heavy burden lifted from her heart, and she grew even more curious about Qi Qing’s identity. She considered herself a favored daughter of heaven, yet she hadn’t expected someone to be even more powerful than her.

Changing the rules wasn’t something just anyone could do.

Previously, she had never paid much attention to Qi Qing. Now that she knew this secret, she began to suspect Qi Qing was hiding her true abilities. Perhaps Qi Qing really was the Celestial Emperor undergoing trials in the mortal realm. This also explained why such a thing had happened to her just as Qi Qing had shown dislike for her.

Of course, the Celestial Emperor had no personal likes or dislikes. It was absolutely impossible that she was blinded because the Emperor disliked her; this was for her trial. Therefore, she wouldn’t feel any resentment or dissatisfaction.

Seeing Ling Aorui’s brow relax, Su Miaoyin felt most of the knot in her own heart loosen. She couldn’t help but smile and say, “It’s good that you think this way. With your kind of aptitude and foundation, which is rare even in a thousand years, how could you possibly remain in obscurity? Rest assured, since a way has been found, the rest will be easy to manage.”

Ling Aorui asked, “What if she refuses to help?”

“Don’t worry. Everything is an exchange of benefits. If she doesn’t agree, it just means our offer isn’t good enough. You are the future of the Heavenly Sword Sect; the Sect Master will definitely help you recover at any cost.”

After confidently stating this, Su Miaoyin reassured Ling Aorui that she would start working on it immediately. The matter wasn’t difficult, she explained. It was simply a case of treating Qi Qing extremely well from now on.

She understood Qi Qing. Qi Qing had a very obedient and gentle nature. Even if she was unwilling to do something, she wouldn’t refuse too forcefully. This gave Su Miaoyin plenty of room to maneuver. As long as she treated Qi Qing well enough, how could Qi Qing possibly refuse when the request was made?

First, she would offer to make her a personal disciple. Then, she would shower her with care and show her great importance. Gifts and spirit stones would also be provided. If necessary, she would appeal to her emotions and reason with her, using both soft and hard tactics in a two-pronged approach. By then, even if Qi Qing truly were the Celestial Emperor in disguise, she would have no grounds to refuse.

So, Su Miaoyin presented the enticing offer of becoming a personal disciple, intending to test Qi Qing. As long as Qi Qing agreed, the matter would be half accomplished.

Qi Qing was very surprised. She had merely delivered a message. How could Su Miaoyin see her as promising material from that? Was it just because she had brought Yu Yan?

If this had been her previous life, becoming a personal disciple would indeed have been her dream. Not only could she improve her strength, but she could also get closer to the object of her affection. Back then, she had made countless attempts to get close to Ling Aorui but had never succeeded. She had thought that if she became a personal disciple, she could attend classes in the same room as her.

But things were different now. She no longer wanted to get close to Ling Aorui. And Yu Yan’s appearance also made improving her own strength through the sect seem less important. No matter how powerful the Heavenly Sword Sect was, could it be stronger than Yu Yan?

She had no reason to agree, nor would she.

Qi Qing thought for a moment, then said, “Master, I am overwhelmed by your kind offer. However, this disciple is already planning to leave the Heavenly Sword Sect, so I’m afraid this matter…”

Before she could finish, the system inside her interrupted, “What are you saying! Who allowed you to quit! Isn’t becoming a personal disciple a good thing? Why refuse? Don’t even think about saying you don’t want to pursue Ling Aorui anymore. That’s impossible! Even if I agreed, the moment you verbally announce you’re giving up, you’ll be obliterated!”

Qi Qing paused. So, that means as long as I don’t verbally say I’m giving up, I can get away with it?

She really hadn’t asked about this before. She’d have to look into it carefully later.

Meanwhile, Su Miaoyin frowned upon hearing her words. “You mean, you want to leave the sect?”

“Yes. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but I only recently made up my mind. The sect has been kind to me, and I should be utterly devoted in return. However, I have some reasons I cannot disclose and truly cannot stay here any longer.”

Qi Qing spoke very sincerely. Since leaving was inevitable, it was better to state it clearly sooner rather than later to avoid future complications.

The system clamored in her mind again, threatening that she absolutely must not leave.

Qi Qing ignored it. Firstly, the current situation didn’t allow her to speak to it. Secondly, no matter what it said, even if it meant death, she would never get close to Ling Aorui again.

Once the heart gives up on a persistent thought, the world instantly feels vast and open.

Su Miaoyin saw faint signs of death appearing around Qi Qing, which made her even more determined to stop her. If I let her leave, wouldn’t that be like watching her jump into a pit of fire? “Leaving the sect is no small matter,” Su Miaoyin said. “It’s not something that can be decided by a mere word from you or me. I can pretend I didn’t hear what you just said. You should go back for now and think carefully about the offer to become a personal disciple.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a sudden gust of wind blew past, shattering the teacup in front of her.

Su Miaoyin couldn’t dodge in time and was splashed all over with tea.

She frowned, looked above Qi Qing’s head, and said in a resonant voice, “Stop hiding! Come out!”

“Everyone says Immortal Lord Qing Shan has a kind temperament, but I think that’s just a baseless rumor.” Yu Yan materialized, her expression icy. “She has been here for three years, always an outer disciple, and no one was willing to nurture her. Now that she wants to leave, you’re giving her a hard time? What, can your Heavenly Sword Sect not survive without Qi Qing?”