From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 363 Yao Girl Reveals the Truth, Power Struggle Reaches its Climax

The cold wind cut like a knife across my cheeks. I wrapped my cloak tighter around myself, feeling that even the luxurious silk couldn't keep out the bone-chilling cold.

Prime Minister Lin, you are like this wind, cold, sharp, and all-pervasive.

I stood atop the Star-Picking Tower, overlooking the entire capital city. Thousands of lights scattered like stars, yet they could not illuminate the gloom in my heart.

I searched through almost every file in the palace, from yellowed historical records to the latest memorials, page by page, line by line. My eyes were almost sore and about to burst, but I still couldn't find any clues about the mysterious forces behind Prime Minister Lin.

It's like finding a needle in a haystack. What's even more terrifying is that I feel the needle is still moving, mocking my futile efforts.

"I can't find it, I can't find anything..." I threw the file in my hand aside in frustration. The heavy paper hit the floor with a dull thud that sounded particularly jarring in the quiet night.

My head was throbbing, as if countless tiny needles were pricking my nerves.

I rubbed my temples, trying to calm myself down.

No, I can't give up!

If I give up, Prime Minister Lin's conspiracy will succeed, and the entire Immortal Realm will be plunged into crisis. I absolutely cannot let such a thing happen!

Wen Chen appeared at the door, holding a bowl of steaming hot medicine in his hand. The aroma of the medicine filled the air, carrying a hint of bitterness, but also making me feel a sense of warmth.

He walked over, placed the medicine on the table, and said softly, "Yao'er, drink some medicine. You haven't slept for days."

I looked up and saw Wen Chen's concerned eyes, my heart filled with mixed feelings.

I know he genuinely cares about me and wants to help me, but the gap between us is too deep. The misunderstandings of the past are like an invisible wall separating us.

I forced a smile and said, "Thank you."

I picked up the herbal medicine and drank it down sip by sip. The bitter taste spread in my mouth, but it also made me more awake.

I know I can't go on like this anymore; I need new ideas and new methods.

"Wen Chen," I put down the medicine bowl and looked at him, "who do you think is behind Prime Minister Lin?"

Wen Chen was silent for a moment, then said, "I don't know either."

His words made me even more anxious. I felt like I was trapped in a giant spider web, and the more I struggled, the deeper I sank.

For the next few days, I still came up empty-handed.

I started to doubt my own abilities. Had I overestimated myself?

Am I simply incapable of fighting this mysterious enemy?

This self-doubt, like a venomous snake, keeps gnawing at my heart, causing me immense pain.

I locked myself in my room, refusing to see anyone or do anything.

I feel like a loser, a coward.

I even started to regret getting involved in this power struggle. If I hadn't chosen this path, perhaps I wouldn't be in so much pain now.

"Knock knock knock..." A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.

"Who?" I asked weakly.

"It's me, Guard Chu." A familiar voice came from outside the door.

Guard Chu? What does he want with me? A question flashed through my mind as I got up and opened the door.

Chu, the guard, stood outside the door, holding a letter in his hand. His face was pale, and his eyes flickered.

"Fairy Xiao Yao, this...this letter is for you." He handed me the letter, his voice trembling slightly.

I took the letter, looked at him suspiciously, and asked, "Who gave this to me?"

Chu the guard did not answer, but simply lowered his head, not daring to meet my gaze.

A sudden sense of foreboding rose within me. I slowly opened the envelope, pulled out the letter inside, and saw a few words written on it:

"Meet me at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion at midnight tonight."

My hand trembled violently, and the letter fell to the ground.

Zuixianlou...that's a place Prime Minister Lin frequents...

What...what is he going to do?

As midnight approached, the night was as dark as ink, and the lanterns of Zuixianlou swayed in the wind, their dim yellow glow carrying an eerie quality.

I stood downstairs, took a deep breath, and tried to calm my inner tension and anxiety.

I knew this would be a trap, but I had no other choice.

As I pushed open the door to the private room, a strong smell of alcohol hit me, mixed with the cloying sweetness of cosmetics, making me frown slightly.

Prime Minister Lin sat at the table, drinking alone. The table was full of exquisite dishes, but he did not touch them at all.

He heard a sound, looked up, and

"Fairy Xiao Yao, you really have come." His voice was deep and hoarse, with a hint of smugness.

I stared at him coldly, said nothing, and walked straight to sit down opposite him.

Prime Minister Lin poured a cup of wine, pushed it in front of me, and said, "Fairy Xiao Yao, please."

I didn't move, I just stared at him and asked, "Prime Minister Lin, what is it you wanted to see me about?"

"Hehe," Prime Minister Lin chuckled, "Fairy Xiao Yao, why do you ask a question you already know the answer to?"

He put down his wine glass, leaned forward slightly, and his eyes sharpened. "You seem to have been investigating me lately?"

I was startled; he really did know!

My hands unconsciously clenched the hem of my clothes, and I forced myself to remain calm as I said, "Prime Minister Lin, I don't understand what you're saying."

"Don't understand?" Prime Minister Lin sneered. "Fairy Xiao Yao, you're a smart woman, why pretend to be confused? Do you really think you can hide what you've done from me?"

His eyes were like two knives, piercing straight into my heart, as if trying to see right through me.

I felt like prey being targeted by a hunter, with nowhere to escape.

“Prime Minister Lin,” I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, “I don’t know where you heard these rumors, but I can tell you that I have not done anything to wrong you.”

"No?" Prime Minister Lin's smile grew even colder. "Fairy Xiao Yao, do you really think I'd believe your lies?"

He slammed his hand on the table, causing the wine glass to overturn and spill wine all over the table with a loud "crash".

"Fairy Xiao Yao, I'm giving you one last chance. Tell me, what exactly are you investigating?!" His voice rose eight octaves, carrying a hint of threat.

"Prime Minister Lin, I..." I was about to speak when suddenly, a commotion came from outside the door.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! I need to see the Prime Minister!" A rough voice rang out, and then the door was slammed open with a bang.

General Wu?! What brings him here? My heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?

General Wu stormed in, followed by a group of soldiers.

He spotted me and Prime Minister Lin at a glance, paused for a moment, then fixed his gaze on Prime Minister Lin, his eyes turning icy.

"Prime Minister Lin, you really are here!" General Wu's voice sounded like it was being squeezed out of his throat, filled with anger.

Prime Minister Lin's expression changed. He hadn't expected General Wu to appear so suddenly. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "General Wu, what are you doing?"

"What are you doing?!" General Wu roared. "Prime Minister Lin, how dare you ask me what I'm doing?! You traitor! You actually colluded with..."

Before he could finish speaking, a flash of cold light appeared, and a bloody gash appeared on General Wu's neck. He stared wide-eyed at Prime Minister Lin in disbelief as his body slowly collapsed.

"General Wu!" I exclaimed, wanting to go forward to check, but Prime Minister Lin grabbed me.

"Fairy Xiao Yao, you should take care of yourself first." Prime Minister Lin's voice was cold and cruel. He held a dagger in his hand, which was still stained with General Wu's blood.

That's when I realized that it was all a trap set by Prime Minister Lin!

He deliberately sent a message to me through the guard Chu, luring me here, then killed me to silence me and frame me!

"Prime Minister Lin, you..." I glared at him angrily, trying to break free from his grasp, but found myself powerless and unable to move.

"Fairy Xiao Yao, don't waste your energy. You've already been poisoned by my muscle-weakening powder. Now, you're like a fish on a chopping board, at my mercy." Prime Minister Lin laughed smugly, his smile appearing particularly ferocious in the dim light.

I closed my eyes in despair. Was I really going to die here?

Wen Chen, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'll have to let you down...

Just then, a familiar voice rang in my ears, tinged with anxiety and anger: "Yao'er!"

It's Wen Chen!

he came!

I suddenly opened my eyes and saw Wen Chen standing at the door, holding a long sword and looking at Prime Minister Lin with icy eyes.

Prime Minister Lin's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected Wen Chen to arrive so quickly. He subconsciously took a few steps back, gripping the dagger tightly in his hand.

"Wen Chen, you... why are you here?" Prime Minister Lin's voice trembled slightly.

"Prime Minister Lin, you know perfectly well what you've done!" Wen Chen's voice was as cold as frost. He walked step by step toward Prime Minister Lin, the long sword in his hand gleaming with a cold light.

Prime Minister Lin was intimidated by Wen Chen's imposing aura. He kept retreating until he had nowhere left to go. He gritted his teeth and stabbed Wen Chen with the dagger in his hand.

Wen Chen snorted coldly, and with a flick of his longsword, a flash of sword light appeared, knocking away Prime Minister Lin's dagger. He screamed and fell to the ground.

Wen Chen ignored Prime Minister Lin and quickly walked to my side, helping me up and asking with concern, "Yao'er, how are you? Are you hurt?"

I shook my head and said weakly, "I'm fine, I just took some muscle-relaxing powder..."

Wen Chen took out a pill from his pocket, fed it to me, and said, "This is the antidote. You will recover soon."

I took the antidote and felt my strength gradually returning. I stood up and looked at Prime Minister Lin lying on the ground. I could no longer suppress the anger and hatred in my heart.

"Prime Minister Lin, all your scheming has come to nothing in the end!" I said coldly.

Prime Minister Lin struggled to stand up, but found he couldn't move at all. He looked at me in despair.

I ignored him and turned to Wen Chen, saying, "Wen Chen, let's go."

Wen Chen nodded and helped me out of Zuixianlou.

Instead of returning directly to the palace, we went to a secret place—General Wu's residence.

In General Wu's secret chamber, I found important evidence: a secret letter from Prime Minister Lin, revealing his collusion with an ancient family in the celestial realm!

This ancient family, named "Xuanyuan," was once one of the most powerful families in the immortal realm. However, in a great battle thousands of years ago, the Xuanyuan family was defeated and disappeared without a trace.

Unexpectedly, they still exist, and they even attempt to control the Immortal Realm through Prime Minister Lin and restore their family's former glory!

I handed the secret letter to Wen Chen and said, "Wen Chen, this evidence is enough to prove Prime Minister Lin's crimes. We can hand it over to Emperor Xuantian and let the Emperor deal with him."

Wen Chen nodded and said, "Alright, let's go see the Emperor now."

We rushed back to the palace overnight and handed the secret letter to Emperor Xuantian.

Upon reading the secret letter, Emperor Xuantian was furious. He ordered the immediate arrest of Prime Minister Lin and an investigation into the Xuanyuan family.

Prime Minister Lin was stripped of all his power and imprisoned in the imperial jail, where he will face severe punishment.

The members of the Xuanyuan family were also purged one by one, and their conspiracy was completely foiled.

Standing atop the Star-Picking Tower, watching Prime Minister Lin being escorted away, I was filled with countless emotions.

This power struggle has finally come to an end.

Wen Chen stood beside me and said softly, "Yao'er, you did very well."

I smiled and said, "Wen Chen, thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have..."

“Yao’er, there’s no need for us to say these things.” Wen Chen interrupted me, his eyes gentle yet firm.

I looked at him and a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

I know that the barrier between us has disappeared, and we are back to how we were before.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted our conversation: "Reporting to the Immortal Lord, an urgent distress signal has been sent from the border between the Immortal and Demonic Realms!"