Chapter 76: Use These Feet to Prove Your Sincerity (2)
"…Brother, aren't you curious about why I came here in the first place?"
Long Ye hesitated for a moment before speaking in a slightly resigned tone.
She had originally planned to gain the upper hand by answering his questions selectively, but he never even asked.
If this continued, she would only suffer more, so she decided to take the initiative.
"If you wanted to tell me, you would. If not, I wouldn't force you."
"It's not like I'm in a hurry. The night is long—you can keep holding out if you want."
Su Qing's tone was indifferent.
He truly wasn't in any rush. Sitting here playing with such a fine little treat—he was quite comfortable.
Long Ye: "…"
I might not be a good person, but you're truly wicked!
With your talent, not joining the demonic sect is honestly their loss.
"Brother, you misunderstand. I'm not your enemy—I was merely sent to test you."
"My sect sent me to evaluate whether you were qualified to cooperate with us. It was all part of a mission!"
"Otherwise, why would I let you hold me like this? It's all a sign of my sincerity~"
Long Ye surrendered neatly, crafting an excuse.
Unconsciously, she activated her charm technique—enough to make any man lose himself.
It was indeed an excuse—she hadn't wanted to be handled like this, she had been forced into it.
Yet, in her words, it now sounded like she had willingly offered him a gift.
Truly, no matter how innocent a witch might appear on the surface, deep down, she was always scheming.
A classic case of a "sweet on the outside, dark on the inside" type.
"That sounds reasonable, but how am I supposed to believe you?"
Su Qing's voice remained unchanged, utterly unaffected by her pitiful act and flowery words.
This was true arrogance—remaining unmoved even as a beautiful girl humbled herself before him.
He had honed this indifference from dealing with a certain divine maiden who had perfected the "pitiful" act.
If he could ignore her genuine sorrow, why would he be fazed by an act mixed with performance?
A mere drizzle—it meant nothing to him.
"You…"
Long Ye felt her frustration bubble over.
She was a perfect beauty, meeting every standard of male desire!
She had already softened her tone and begged for mercy, even revealing her supposed mission.
Yet he still didn't believe her—he looked at her as if she were putting on a second-rate play.
This man… was he even human?!
The witch, always in control of every situation, was now feeling real defeat.
For the first time, she even doubted her own charm.
"I knew you couldn't give me a straight answer. And your approach? This isn't how you seek cooperation."
"Don't think I don't know what that dance was meant to do—this is how you propose an alliance?"
"Did you ever consider the consequences of your actions? This could ruin any chance of cooperation."
"Not only that, but instead of gaining an ally, the Heavenly Demon Sect might have made an enemy."
"And tell me—can a self-serving witch like you bear such consequences?"
Su Qing's gaze met hers, his voice calm but firm.
At those words, Long Ye's indignation vanished instantly.
Everything she had done was driven by her emotions, making her overlook the bigger picture.
Now that she had regained clarity, she finally realized the gravity of the situation.
If she had succeeded in controlling Su Qing, things might have been different—but she had failed.
Coming to negotiate an alliance but resorting to such tactics—wasn't that already an admission of failure?
No, worse—this could have dire consequences!
For the first time, the ever-masked witch displayed a look of genuine fear.
Not a performance, but real, unfiltered fear.
Su Qing observed her reaction with satisfaction.
Good. Without realizing it, she had already stepped into his trap.
"Brother, I—I was just acting on impulse. This wasn't the sect's decision!"
"It was entirely my own mistake. Please, brother, give me a chance to make amends!"
Long Ye bit her lip, her voice low and submissive.
She lowered her head, her body trembling slightly as if she truly regretted her actions.
"Ah, since you put it that way, I suppose I can't refuse to give you a chance to redeem yourself."
Su Qing hesitated slightly before speaking.
Merciful as he was, he was willing to give her a chance to prove herself.
"Brother, do you mean it? Thank you! Otherwise, my sect would punish me severely!"
"Whatever you ask, I'll do my best to accomplish it!"
Long Ye's face lit up with joy and gratitude.
On the surface, at least.
Inside, she sneered.
Hah—so much for being untouchable. In the end, he was just like the rest!
Men—so easy to deceive with the right tricks.
Her initial panic had been real, but everything after that? A well-crafted performance.
This was her chance to regain control and lead him by the nose!
A new plan formed instantly in her mind.
Yes—a tale of a deceptive witch moved by the hero's sincerity, gradually falling for him.
As they spent more time together, the hero would be enchanted by her playful charm, unable to resist...
She reviewed the plan carefully—it was flawless!
"It's very simple. Just use these feet of yours to prove your sincerity."
Su Qing glanced down again at those beautifully ranked feet in the game and spoke.
Since she wanted to prove herself, why not use a method that would be enjoyable for both of them?
She didn't even need to leave the room. It was an exceptionally generous condition.
"Huh?"
Long Ye's eyes filled with genuine confusion.
Though she was a witch, she had never encountered such a situation before and naturally had no idea what he meant.
Using her feet... to prove her sincerity?
Su Qing smiled but didn't explain. Instead, he took action.
With the angle just right, he grabbed that soft little foot and pressed it down.
"Ah?!"
Long Ye instantly felt her foot step onto something completely different from the usual surface.
Realization dawned on her, and her face flushed bright red in an instant.
Even though she had no prior experience, she wasn't stupid. She understood his meaning immediately.
Like she had been burned, the witch instinctively tried to pull her foot back.
Unfortunately, Su Qing's grip was firm, not giving her a chance to retreat.
"Witch, let me see your sincerity. If you can't do it, then there's nothing more to discuss."
"Only when sincerity is displayed can we move forward, don't you agree?"
"If you're unwilling, just say so. I can understand."
Su Qing spoke righteously.
He was giving her a chance. If she didn't take it, that was on her.
After all, granting her the opportunity to prove herself was already the biggest concession he could make.
Witch: "..."