The Price of Breaking an Arrogant Goddess

Ye Qinglan had no idea what was wrong with the person before her, but she still had to say what needed to be said.

Before she could speak, however, the young man cut her off again.

"Goddess Ye, don't be in such a hurry. Let me guess what you were going to say..."

"Perhaps something like... you recently cast a divination and predicted that the Realm Protectorate would suffer a bloody calamity?"

Su Qing said with a faint smile.

Ye Qinglan's gaze narrowed slightly as she tried to speak again.

Then... she was cut off once more.

"Goddess Ye is kind-hearted and cannot bear to see the Realm Protectorate suffer, so you came specially to point us toward a way out?"

Su Qing said with a smile.

Ye Qinglan said nothing, but inwardly, she was utterly shaken.

Logically speaking, this should have been his first time meeting her.

So why did it seem as though he knew exactly what she wanted to say, as if he had prepared for it long ago?

Other than introducing herself, he had already stated the purpose of her visit for her.

The Goddess, who had arrived certain of victory, tensed slightly.

Just where had this young master of the Realm Protectorate obtained his information?

"Actually, I'm a Divine Calculator too."

Su Qing revealed a meaningful smile.

Ye Qinglan frowned but said nothing.

After being choked off several times, she chose to respond cautiously and see what exactly he was trying to say.

After only a few exchanges, the rhythm between them had shifted.

The Goddess, who had originally held the initiative, had now fallen into a disadvantage.

"I see that you believe in this sort of thing quite a bit. How about I cast a reading for you too?"

"Before long, you will kneel before me and willingly become my Star Slave!"

Su Qing said bluntly.

Words like those were undoubtedly presumptuous—one could even call them blasphemous!

The instant his words fell, an icy chill erupted through the room.

Yet Su Qing seemed entirely unaware, calmly meeting the Goddess's gaze.

Her strength truly was astonishing.

But... so what?

She could not touch him!

Though he lacked overwhelming personal strength, he still had an unshakable force behind him!

The Realm Protectorate did not rely on reputation alone, but on absolute strength!

At that moment, killing intent from all directions firmly locked onto the Goddess.

The slightest unusual movement from her would mean immediate execution!

The phenomenon surrounding a Goddess could indeed greatly affect ordinary people.

But against those with real strength, it had little meaning.

Ye Qinglan's gaze turned dangerously cold.

Yet she still did not dare make a move.

Even though this youth was humiliating her right to her face, there was nothing she could do to him.

Looking at the calm, composed smile on his face, her Dao Heart, once as still as an ancient well, rippled.

This insolent little brat was truly detestable to the extreme!

Her anger lasted only a few breaths.

The Goddess's excellent temperament soon allowed her to regain her composure.

But there was clearly no need to continue this conversation.

"Then let us wait and see whose divination proves more accurate."

After saying that, Ye Qinglan rose and left directly.

Su Qing watched her departing figure, anticipation in his eyes.

Naturally, he was looking forward to the expression she would show once her defenses broke.

Mm, when that time came, he would definitely have to savor it properly.

After all, arrogant Goddesses were worth breaking!

As for this Goddess whom countless players had worshipped in the game, his attitude was remarkably steady.

Groveling was impossible. A man should strive to become strong!

The strange phenomenon around them faded, and confusion appeared in the eyes of several shop assistants who had been caught within it.

After exchanging glances, they hurriedly resumed moving the medicinal herbs.

Half an hour later, Qin Lan Shan had finished her purchases.

After Su Qing paid the bill, he led the group away, his expression somewhat grave.

Compared to their relaxed arrival, the atmosphere on the journey back was clearly much heavier.

Although he had frightened off the Goddess this time, he had also exposed a major problem of his own.

He lacked a capable and obedient personal bodyguard.

The Realm Protectorate's people were ultimately too conspicuous. Moving one part would affect the whole.

They could only be responsible for protecting his safety; they could not go and do other things for him.

Part of that pressure came from the imperial court, while the other part was a personal issue.

As the young master, he possessed no real authority within the Realm Protectorate.

In other words, he had no leadership at all.

For instance, if he told them—take down that troublesome woman in front of me!

Probably not a single person would show up. No one would listen to him at all.

Moreover, the Realm Protectorate had too many things to weigh and was constrained at every turn.

Perhaps if they acted today, someone would seize the opportunity to make trouble tomorrow...

The more Su Qing thought about it, the more irritated he became.

At last, unable to endure it any longer, he raised his hand and delivered a slap.

Smack!

Another startled cry echoed through the carriage.

"Ah!"

"I... I didn't do anything wrong, though?"

Qin Lan Shan covered her suddenly injured chest in bewilderment, muttering softly.

She bit her red lips lightly, looking rather aggrieved.

"You still dare talk back? When you see your master is unhappy, don't you know to comfort me?"

Su Qing unhesitatingly found himself a perfectly valid reason.

He had taken doing whatever he pleased to the absolute extreme.

"Master, I... I'm sorry..."

Qin Lan Shan had originally wanted to retort, but then she saw the dangerous look in his eyes.

The pitiful Little Slave, left speechless, could only obediently admit her mistake. How could she dare say anything more?

That slap just now had been the consequence. She did not want to experience it again!

"Good that you know you were wrong. Then obediently accept your punishment!"

Su Qing nodded.

Since you have already realized your mistake, there is no need for me to say anything else.

Qin Lan Shan: "..."

No matter what I say, are you going to punish me?

"That's right!"

Facing Qin Lan Shan's resentful gaze, Su Qing answered bluntly.

In an instant.

Elder Sister's tearful eyes filled with deep resentment.

He was completely a moody bad person. There was simply no way to deal with him!

Fortunately, this lesson was still within what she could bear, and she could endure it.

The resilient Elder Sister bit her red lips lightly, while her slender, fair legs unconsciously shifted and rubbed together.

A moment later.

"I got a little worked up just now. While you were looking for medicinal herbs, I met that Goddess."

"I made a bet with her, and it got me thinking about some things."

Su Qing said as he shifted into a comfortable position and lay on the Shopkeeper's lap.

After venting some of his emotions, he had already regained his calm. Even his tone had become much gentler.

"Mm?"

Qin Lan Shan forgot her grievance and stared at the youth in surprise.

She... had not noticed at all!

Su Qing smiled and told her everything that had just happened.

He neither embellished nor concealed anything, treating it as a reward for her obedience.