I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

  To possess a wife that was both good-looking and capable, luck alone was not enough. He had to be capable enough.

  Finally, Xiang Shaoyun arrived at 1 Dragon Villa with Tuoba Wan'er. He had thought that only Yu Caidie would be there, but several enchanting figures could be seen walking around. Occasionally, a burst of giggles would ring out from them, filling the villa with joy.

  When Xiang Shaoyun saw them, he smiled helplessly and thought, Why are they all here? Do they think that things are not messy enough right now?

  As for Tuoba Wan'er, she frowned, a slight trace of displeasure on her face. No matter how magnanimous she was, she was still a woman. When she saw so many women frolicking around her man's home, with each of the women being exceedingly beautiful, it was hard for her to not feel any displeasure. She started wondering just how big of a player Xiang Shaoyun was.

  Xiang Shaoyun did not know whose rotten idea this was, and he could only invite Tuoba Wan'er in with a bitter smile, "Wan'er, let's go inside first. They are all my friends."

  When Tuoba Wan'er saw Xiang Shaoyun facing this openly, she couldn't just leave in anger. In any case, she was also curious just what exactly was waiting for her inside.

  Apart from Yu Caidie, Lady Shura was also in the villa. Xiang Shaoyun wasn't surprised to see them here, but he was surprised to see that Han Chenfei, Han Qianwei, Han Xuewei, and Huang Xiaoyue were there as well.

  Although Xiang Shaoyun did not have many feelings for the latter four women, some things couldn't be easily explained to Tuoba Wan'er.

  "Shaoyun, you're back," said Yu Caidie loudly with a mischievous look in her eyes. She walked out leisurely, looking like a wife welcoming her husband back from work.

  Her greeting felt unreal for Xiang Shaoyun. Although he had always imagined such a day coming, with it happening right before his eyes, he still found it unreal. When Tuoba Wan'er saw how Yu Caidie was behaving, she was able to see something from the expressions of the other ladies.

  "Little sister, you sure have put a lot of thought into welcoming me," said Tuoba Wan'er with a flat smile.

  Yu Caidie glanced at her and said, "You misunderstand. We are only welcoming Shaoyun's return. None of us know you."

  Chapter 826: Get Lost

  Yu Caidie's voice was filled with provocation as if she was purposely trying to infuriate Tuoba Wan'er. She would consider it a victory if she could make Tuoba Wan'er leave in anger. One could say that this was the first time Yu Caidie was demonstrating how much she cared for Xiang Shaoyun.

  In the past, she was the one holding the initiative in the relationship. She had been feeding him with hope, increasing his desire for strength. When it reached a point where he was strong enough to obtain the Yu Clan's acknowledgment, she would officiate her relationship with him.

  However, Tuoba Wan'er's appearance had thrown a wrench into her plan. She had no choice but to take things up a notch. If Xiang Shaoyun's feelings had truly changed or if he had strayed from his path, all she had done before would go to waste.

  Thus, she had no choice but to resort to trickery for once, trying to put Tuoba Wan'er's feelings for Xiang Shaoyun to test.

  When Tuoba Wan'er heard Yu Caidie's provocative words, she became even more confident that her guess was right. A charming smile formed on her face as she said, "Those words are somewhat improper, little sister. It is fine that you don't know me, but I am already his wife. You can try asking him if he's willing to divorce me."

  Tuoba Wan'er faced the provocation openly and pulled Xiang Shaoyun into it, making him feel like the sky had suddenly collapsed on him.

  Xiang Shaoyun was just about to speak when Han Chenfei sauntered over. She smiled at Tuoba Wan'er and said, "This big sister is truly amazing. I have known Shaoyun for a while now, yet I never knew you existed. You sure this is not a one-sided love?"

  She spoke in a tone that was provocative enough to anger anyone.

  Finally, Xiang Shaoyun lost it and said loudly, "Han Chenfei, this has nothing to do with you. Go away."

  Han Chenfei had not expected to be shouted at. She felt provoked, and her temper flared. She said, "You heartless bastard. Have you forgotten the things we did at the iceberg?"

  After shooting Xiang Shaoyun one last glare, she stomped off from the villa.

  At this time, Han Qianwei and Han Xuewei walked over and spoke for Han Chenfei, "Young Master Xiang, that was uncalled for. Big sister cares a lot for you."

  "What is that supposed to mean?" Xiang Shaoyun questioned unhappily.

  "That means nothing. We are merely concerned about you. We don't wish to see you losing your mind over some random vixen you met outside," said Han Qianwei candidly.

  To the side, Han Xuewei softly pulled the hem of Han Qianwei's shirt and said, "Big sister, stop talking."

  At this time, Huang Xiaoyue bounced over and said mockingly, "Xiang Shaoyun, I have long seen through you. You're a heartless lecher!"

  That was really what she believed. Her relationship with Xiang Shaoyun had always been tense. Although they managed to fix their relationship each time, their current status was more neutral than friendly.

  However, Huang Xiaoyue was unwilling to accept that. She truly believed that Xiang Shaoyun was an impressive man, and she had always hoped that their relationship would improve. Thus, she came the moment Yu Caidie invited her.

  When she saw so many women orbiting Xiang Shaoyun, she found herself angry for some reason. Thus, she couldn't help saying those words to him. With the women criticizing Xiang Shaoyun one after another, even Tuoba Wan'er started wavering in her belief.

  As for Xiang Shaoyun, he felt a pain deep in his heart, as though someone had stabbed him right in the heart with a dagger.

  He deeply loved Yu Caidie and would be willing to sacrifice everything for her. As for Han Chenfei, he had always seen her as a good friend. That wasn't only because she had helped the Han Clan sisters. The two had gone through some difficulties together, and they got along well. He treasured all that.

  The Han Clan sisters were ones who he had always looked at with sympathy, and he had helped them many times without expecting any returns. As for Huang Xiaoyue, she was a stranger that had caught his attention.

  If he was being honest, he had never mistreated any of them. Instead, he had been more than helpful toward all of them. And now, they were all criticizing him together, causing him great discomfort.

  No matter how mild a temperament Tuoba Wan'er had, she couldn't help feeling angry. Although those women had not specifically directed their words toward her and were all criticizing Xiang Shaoyun, she started agreeing that Xiang Shaoyun was too much of a player. With a tone of disappointment, she said, "I never thought that you'd be this kind of man."

  She then stomped away.

  The Han Clan sisters did not linger around and left as well. Xiang Shaoyun felt his heart shattering at Tuoba Wan'er's words. Sorrow overcame him.

  Looking at the departing Tuoba Wan'er, Yu Caidie had a smug look on her face. However, she did not notice Xiang Shaoyun's ghastly expression. When he started walking inside, she said, "Shaoyun, in the future, don't bring any random women back anymore, hear me?"

  She spoke with a somewhat commanding tone that wasn't exactly pleasant to hear. In the past, Xiang Shaoyun would not care about that, but he had reached the limits of his patience. He walked away, not bothering to give any sort of reply.

  Only then did Yu Caidie notice that something was wrong. Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoyue continued speaking mockingly, "Big Sister Caidie, looks like he has forgotten you after finding himself a new lover."

  The moment she said those words, a terrifying presence surged out of Xiang Shaoyun's body. An exceedingly baleful voice rang out, "All of you, get lost."

  The voice seemed to shake the very heavens. It spread outside the villa, and even Han Chenfei, the Han Clan sisters, and Tuoba Wan'er, who had yet to leave far, heard him.

  Their hearts thumped, and a suffocating sensation rose within them out
of nowhere. All of them felt flustered for an unknown reason, as if something was starting to slowly drift away from them.

  As for Yu Caidie and Huang Xiaoyue, who were still within the villa, they were completely stunned. They were no fools, and with the fury in Xiang Shaoyun's voice, they knew he was truly furious this time.

  However, Huang Xiaoyue stubbornly replied, "What is the meaning of this! Repeat yourself if you dare!"

  She was a princess, an individual in a revered position that had never been scolded by anyone in her life.

  An anxious look surfaced on Yu Caidie's face as she chased after Xiang Shaoyun and said, "Shaoyun, I—"

  Before she could finish her words, Xiang Shaoyun shouted without sparing her a glance, "I told you to get lost. Are you deaf?"

  He exuded a baleful aura, forcing even Yu Caidie to step back. As for Huang Xiaoyue, the force of the aura blasted her away.

  Chapter 827: Lady Shura's Outburst

  Xiang Shaoyun stepped into the cultivation room, and the door closed heavily, seemingly cutting him off from all that was happening. Yu Caidie arrived, and looking at the door, she finally realized that she had perhaps committed an error.

  "Shaoyun, come out and listen to me. I didn't mean all that," she shouted.

  However, the formation of the room had activated, completely isolating the room from all outside noises.

  Huang Xiaoyue arrived beside Yu Caidie and said timidly, "Big Sister Caidie, he...he's not really angry, right?"

  "I don't know, but I have committed a grave mistake," said Yu Caidie with remorse.

  Huang Xiaoyue was still angry as she said, "It’s totally not your fault. That fellow is too infuriating. Who does he think he is?"

  At this time, Lady Shura came over and said, "You should leave first."

  She had not spoken a single word, and she had been observing all that had happened. She had never seen Xiang Shaoyun so angry before, and she did not feel very good at the moment. However, she did not know what she could say on his behalf either.

  She had known Xiang Shaoyun for a long time, and she knew very well the kind of person he was. He was definitely not an unprincipled man they all thought he was. She hated herself for failing to speak up for him earlier. Otherwise, he wouldn't have flared up like that.

  Yu Caidie and Huang Xiaoyue stayed while Han Chenfei and the sisters returned. They panicked when they didn't see him anywhere.

  "Caidie, what happened?" Han Chenfei asked.

  The sisters also looked at Yu Caidie expectantly, hoping to learn something.

  With a look of remorse, Yu Caidie said, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have provoked him that way. He's very angry."

  "Why right does he have to be angry? I thought he had declared that you're his woman? And now he returns with a different woman? What is the meaning of that?" Han Chenfei questioned.

  Yu Caidie smiled bitterly. She shook her head, not knowing what to say.

  Han Qianwei spoke with resentment, "How can he be like this? He brings a different woman back, and he is still angry about it?"

  "That's right!" Huang Xiaoyue agreed.

  Finally, Lady Shura couldn't keep silent anymore. She said, "Enough. Who are you to criticize the overlord?"

  She looked at Yu Caidie and questioned her, "Yes, the overlord likes you, but you have never promised him anything, right? He has been in the academy for several years already. As his woman, have you ever stayed by his side when he encountered danger? Not once! Now that the overlord has found a woman that can actually compete with you, you're finally anxious. So you went and used such a trick to ruin everything for the overlord. Isn't that a tad bit dirty?"

  She looked at Han Chenfei and said, "Han Chenfei, I remember you have no relationship with the overlord, right? What you two have is a business transaction. Who are you to criticize him? He has always seen you as his friend. Is this what you do to a friend?"

  "And you, Huang Xiaoyue! You have been troubling the overlord time and time again, but he has always been quick to forgive. However, you continue to create more problems for him instead of stopping. Do you really think that the academy is your imperial palace? As for Han Qianwei and Han Xuewei, do I need to even say anything? The overlord brought both of you into the academy. You know very well how much he has helped you. Let me be honest. With your status, you are not even worthy of being his slaves. You're not even qualified to hold his shoes. Yet you dare criticize the overlord? How laughable! The overlord is right. All of you should get lost!"

  Lady Shura was a woman of her word. She had never asked for more and had always been silently working hard to keep up with Xiang Shaoyun. She was already a fourth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator, and her rapid advancement could be credited to the great support she had received from Xiang Shaoyun apart from her talent. She had never forgotten any of that.

  Today, seeing these women forgetting what he had done for them, her temper erupted. There was a saying that whores had no love, but these women weren't even whores, yet they dared to criticize him in such a self-righteous manner. She really couldn't keep watching without doing anything.

  Xiang Shaoyun had done a lot of things for them. Seeing them treat him that way was infuriating. When they heard her words, they finally realized that they had perhaps crossed a line here. Shame hung on their faces, and they felt terrible.

  Yu Caidie started recalling the scenes of her previous interactions with Xiang Shaoyun. He had always been working hard to catch up with her. He had finally reached her level, and the two liked each other. Despite the mutual feelings, he had never asked for anything from her or interfered with her affairs.

  He had been complying and conceding to her all along. Today, without listening to his explanation, she had set this whole thing up. She had achieved her goal, but she seemed to have destroyed her relationship with him.

  There was nothing to say about Han Chenfei. She had spoken some irresponsible words that were akin to pouring oil onto fire. She had no relationship whatsoever with Xiang Shaoyun, yet she had discredited him.

  Although she was here to help Yu Caidie, if she was being honest, she wanted to see Tuoba Wan'er leave as well. She still had some feelings for Xiang Shaoyun, but it seemed like she had now destroyed their relationship with her own hands.

  As for Huang Xiaoyue, it would be fair to say that her relationship with Xiang Shaoyun had always been rocky. Each time they met, nothing good happened. But her elder brother had always shouldered the consequences for her. How about this time?

  When it came to the sisters, they had been saved by Xiang Shaoyun many times. He had even brought them to the academy and helped them perfect their physiques, avoiding the fate of dying young. They had obtained Han Chenfei as a sister, and their cultivation had grown tremendously, filling them with confidence and giving them the illusion that they could now fight for Xiang Shaoyun as well.

  Alas, they had spoiled everything. It was as Lady Shura said: they weren't even qualified to be his slaves. Who were they to criticize him?

  They all stood there in a daze, not knowing what to say.

  "Let's go and give him some peace. We were at fault," said Yu Caidie as she slowly walked away.

  The others also felt too embarrassed to stay and left one after another. Han Qianwei said to Lady Shura, "When Young Master Xiang is out, I will apologize to him. He can punish me as he sees fit."

  "What's the point of saying that now? I doubt he will be willing to even listen to me now," said Lady Shura with a sigh.

  Chapter 828: Women's Remorse

  Tuoba Wan'er did not know how she had arrived at her accommodation. She appeared completely lost, filling those who looked at her with sympathy.

  When Old Urchin saw her condition, he became nervous and asked, "Young lady, why are you here? Has the holy son-in-law turned on you?"

  Eyes wet with tears, Tuoba Wan'er shook her head and said, "No, I was the one who left."

  The moment she heard Xiang Shaoyun's furious shout, she rea
lized that she had fallen for Yu Caidie's trick. She wanted to return, but she felt too ashamed to see him. While she was hesitating, someone brought her back to the guest house.

  "Young lady, what happened?" Old Urchin asked as he pulled at his own hair nervously.

  He did not understand women very well. Thus, it would be very hard for him to figure this out. Tuoba Wan'er shook her head and entered her room. She needed some time to calm her mind.

  "Let me go grab that kid and question him. He thinks he can bully the young lady after returning to the academy?" said Old Urchin after failing to come up with anything.

  "No!" Tuoba Wan'er stopped him.

  "What should we do, then? I can't keep watching since you're this unhappy!" said Old Urchin.

  Tuoba Wan'er said, "Give me some time to calm my head. I'll explain later. This has nothing to do with him."

  She then shut herself in the room. Old Urchin was left helplessly stomping his feet outside, but he did cancel his plan of looking for Xiang Shaoyun.

  When Yu Caidie returned to her villa, her brother, Yu Ziyang, was already there waiting.

  "What happened? Why kick up such a fuss? Even I heard it!" asked Yu Ziyang.

  Yu Caidie replied in a downcast manner, "I did something I shouldn't have and had angered him."

  Yu Ziyang frowned and said, "He brought a woman back, and he still dares to be angry at you?"

  As a big brother, he would not allow his little sister to be bullied by anyone.

  "That was what I thought, but I did something to hurt him without listening to his explanation. I went overboard," said Yu Caidie, laughing at herself mockingly.

  "Still, you are the Yu Clan's holy maiden. He is not qualified to be angry with you. Let me teach him a lesson so he knows his place," said Yu Ziyang stubbornly before leaving.