Ning Xiaochuan had his own scales in his heart and did not completely believe the Demon Sect Saintess's words.
"Can you take off the mask on your face? I want to see who you really are." Ning Xiaochuan stared into the Demon Sect Saintess's eyes as though he wanted to see straight through her.
The Demon Sect Saintess fell silent for a long while, then shook her head. Even if she did not remove her mask, Ning Xiaochuan already knew who she was.
For Ning Xiaochuan, the most important purpose of uncovering the truth from eleven years ago was to clear the Mo Family's name and redeem Yu Ningsheng. That was the promise he had made to Yu Ningsheng.
As for why Ning Xiaochuan's parents had died, Ning Xiaochuan did not truly care much about that question.
Because he was not the real Ning Xiaochuan. He had no true familial affection for Ning Qianyi and Duanmu Ning, much less any desire to avenge them or clear their names.
Yet Ning Xiaochuan had never imagined that the very person he had wanted to help had deceived him.
Yu Ningsheng.
The Demon Sect Saintess.
Ning Xiaochuan took a deep breath and calmed down. "Why did you want to enter the Heavenly Emperor Academy?"
The Demon Sect Saintess remained silent.
Ning Xiaochuan nodded. "I understand. Your true identity is the Demon Sect Saintess. Only by entering the Heavenly Emperor Academy could you truly infiltrate the heart of the imperial court. I should not have asked such a foolish question."
"It isn't what you think..."
"I don't blame you," Ning Xiaochuan said. "From beginning to end, it was all my one-sided wish. I was too stubborn, actually wanting to help the renowned Demon Sect Saintess. I wonder whether Holy Maiden ever laughed at my