"I have a question."
Gu jiajia stopped at the doorway, feet rooted.
"Why invest in Azure Rainbow Martial Hall?"
Ever since discovering Qingqian Company was Dark Dragon Inc., this question had haunted her.
She’d imagined every possibility—good and bad.
Parting now, she couldn’t hold back anymore.
Su Qingshan wasn’t surprised.
She’d been equally shocked learning Big Sister owned the martial hall. What strange fate.
Gu jiajia’s face tightened with tension, conflict, and hope.
Su Qingshan leaned closer. Such an easy-to-bully Big Sister was addictive.
She braced one hand against the wall, caging Gu jiajia in her arms.
Cold, hard wall behind. The girl she adored before her.
Gu jiajia’s eyes widened.
Pinned against the wall—*again*!
A sly smile curled on the girl’s lips.
"What do *you* think, Big Sister? Why would I invest in *your* martial hall?"
Seeing Big Sister so flustered always tempted her to tease.
*Your* martial hall. Not Azure Rainbow.
Gu jiajia caught the distinction.
Could it really be what she hoped?
But that sly smile made her heart sink.
Was Dark Dragon truly threatening her through the children?
She’d denied ownership, yet Dark Dragon knew. Why else phrase it like that?
Memories of ancient texts flashed in her mind. Her face paled further.
Su Qingshan watched Big Sister’s ashen face, finding it even more amusing.
So quick to overthink—a single phrase and she’s spiraling.
Fear and confusion warred in Gu jiajia’s chest.
Yet another voice whispered:
*She’s not evil.*
*Dark Dragon or not, her kindness to me was real.*
*But Dark Dragons are evil by nature!*
"What’s your goal?" Gu jiajia blurted, overwhelmed by the warring voices.
"And what do *you* think my goal is?" Su Qingshan countered, leaning closer.
Her gaze locked onto the older woman’s eyes—willowy phoenix eyes, cold yet flickering with hypnotic crimson.
Gu jiajia felt the girl’s cool breath on her skin, igniting flames beneath her own.
She kept her face stern, unaware of the flush spreading across her cheeks, her gaze growing hazy.
"I won’t let you do evil!" Her voice lacked conviction.
Su Qingshan opened her mouth to tease further—
—but the quiet words held steel.
"You’re a Dark Dragon. You might stray. But I’ll stay by your side. Watching. Stopping you."
Her cheeks burned crimson, remembering the embarrassing costumes, today’s photos.
*For justice, I’ll sacrifice myself.*
*Even if... she bullies me worse.*
*I’ll keep watching. Make sure she stays good.*
Gu jiajia fled before realizing how her words betrayed her heart.
Relief washed over her. Her lips twitched upward, fighting a smile.
Su Qingshan froze.
*I’m a good person! When did I do evil?*
*And what’s this about "watching me" meaning she stays forever?*
That sounded... suspicious.
*Ding! Female lead’s corruption points reduced: -10!*
*"Waaah! Why did Big Sister’s corruption drop again? My heart is breaking! Boohoo! Don’t you see me rolling on the floor crying? Comfort me, Host Sister!"*
System Maiden’s wails faded into background noise. Su Qingshan had long mastered tuning out her nonsense.
*I’m a good person.*
A deep, resonant chime shattered the air. Holy radiance flooded the world.
Sacred hymns whispered in her ears—reverent, indistinct.
*Divine Blessing!*
The scene mirrored her final moments before transmigration.
Su Qingshan’s eyes turned razor-sharp.
*That crippled god dares show its face?*
*Pay for my lost "little brother"!*
Ten years of struggle in this world, and not a peep from that deity!
Instead, it shackled her with this "Ultimate Villain System."
*Fine. If it returns my "little brother," I’ll even welcome the villain buff!*
The ethereal whispers sharpened, drifting from the clouds, brushing her ear:
*"My Proxy. After all these years, you’ve done well. Worthy of being chosen from the endless sea of souls. You’ve never disappointed Me."*
*Ten years to praise me?* Su Qingshan seethed inwardly. *Praising yourself through me? How shameless.*
*"My Proxy. You’ve secured an exceptionally devoted believer for Me. Continue your efforts. Do not forget our covenant."*
*Devoted believer?*
Surely not one of her sponsored kids—they were barely in college!
*Unless... Gu jiajia?*
The only extraordinary person she’d met lately.
System Maiden called her a female lead. The future protagonist’s fiancée.
Coupled with Gu jiajia’s near-confession moments ago...
Su Qingshan understood.
*Of course. A female lead’s worth far outweighs ordinary believers.*
Eighty percent certain, she waited.
*"To encourage your faith’s growth, I, the Divine Being, grant you a special reward."*
Holy light coalesced into a brilliant point, piercing Su Qingshan’s mind.
The fleeting image made her blood run cold—
*a peerless silhouette, radiating timeless grace.*
*"H-how is she?"*
*"My Proxy. She rests within the Divine Realm. To reunite, strive harder. When the Divine Realm returns to this world, you shall meet again."*
The voice faded with the chime.
Su Qingshan’s eyes blazed.
*So that’s the way.*
A fire ignited within her.
Ten years of near-futile charity. One Gu jiajia earned her this reward?
She wanted to throw her head back and laugh at the sky.
