Extraordinary Evil God

9

Marrying a wife as stunning as a celestial goddess, only to find myself, on my wedding night, unable to touch, unable even to approach the bed, forced to sit alone, knees drawn up, in a corner against the wall...

Xiao Che could truly feel the world’s malice.

The red candles flickered, casting an intimate glow over the bridal chamber. Silence filled the room; both of them dressed in vibrant red, she seated at the bed’s edge, serene and proud, while he curled miserably in the corner, hearing only the faint sounds of their breaths.

After a long pause, Xiao Che could no longer restrain himself, “Are you… really going to leave me here all night?”

Xia Qingyue’s long lashes quivered, her graceful figure shifted as she reclined on the bed. The crimson curtains fell, and Xiao Che could only glimpse her shadowed silhouette through the candlelight. A wave of her delicate hand, and both candles extinguished in a gust of icy wind… even her shadow vanished.

Were it not for the certain knowledge that he couldn’t possibly overpower this woman, her cool indifference would have tempted him to defy her.

“I was only joking earlier. Not only wasn’t I drunk; I didn’t drink a drop all afternoon… if you can’t even take a joke, you truly lack a sense of humor,” Xiao Che muttered bitterly.

“I know you weren’t drunk,” Xia Qingyue finally spoke. “But I find men who relieve themselves wherever they please repulsive.”

Relieve themselves… wherever?

Could she… have mistaken the sound of him pouring out the wine from the Heavenly Poison Pearl?

Xiao Che’s eyes widened, and he leapt to his feet. “You thought I relieved myself on the floor? Which eye saw that? What you heard was the sound of me pouring wine! I, Xiao Che, a dignified seven-foot man of the Xiao Clan, would never do something so crude and uncultured! Mock my profound strength if you must, but do not insult my dignity and character!”

His voice echoed into silence, and after a moment, Xia Qingyue’s serene voice replied, “I was joking.”

“@#￥%…” Xiao Che nearly spat blood.

He slumped back to his corner in dismay, falling silent… this woman could actually make a joke!

Usually, he could sleep comfortably in his bed, yet on his wedding night, he was relegated to a corner. Sleep would be impossible like this! After holding back for a while, Xiao Che spoke again, “So, when will you be returning to Frozen Cloud Asgard? Tomorrow, or the day after?”

Xia Qingyue: “!?”

Xiao Che offered a slight smile, his tone calm, “Though I know little about Frozen Cloud Asgard, I am at least aware they admit only women, strictly forbidding emotional entanglements. Despite their countless beauties, I have never heard of any marrying. And yet here you are, married to me. It seems that even in Frozen Cloud Asgard, your talent is truly remarkable, perhaps even unparalleled in a century. Otherwise, the sect would never have broken precedent on your behalf.”

Xia Qingyue: “…”

Xiao Che raised his head, staring into the darkness above. “For someone like you, Frozen Cloud Asgard would surely wish to have you return as swiftly as possible. There, among masters beyond the reach of ordinary profound practitioners and boundless treasures, your profound strength and status would soar. You must be leaving soon, I presume?”

Xia Qingyue remained silent, and after a long while, she murmured, “One month.”

“One month?” Xiao Che’s face registered mild surprise before he gave a faint smile, lowered his head, and whispered, “Thank you.”

Xia Qingyue: “?”

“This one month… you must have fought for it, for my sake. Frozen Cloud Asgard would hardly wish for you to waste such time on someone like me. You are heaven’s chosen, clearly cherished by Frozen Cloud Asgard. Your future achievements may even reach the heights of the palace master. Though others mock and belittle me, seeing nothing of value in me, you—destined to stand above all in the Blue Wind Empire—not only chose to marry me but even uphold my ridiculous sense of pride. I know you do all this only to honor my late father, but still, thank you.”

“No need,” Xia Qingyue replied, her voice devoid of emotion. Yet inwardly, her heart stirred, for his intuition was entirely accurate. When her master had found her, she’d said Xia Qingyue’s talent was rare even within Frozen Cloud Asgard. She had even promised that upon joining the sect, she would ensure Xia Qingyue reached the Earth Profound Realm before the age of twenty—a level beyond even Xiao Lie, the strongest in Floating Cloud City.

To reach the Earth Profound Realm before twenty… for the people of Floating Cloud City, this was beyond the realm of dreams.

“Before marrying you, I thought you would treat me with the same disdain as others. But in truth, you are far kinder than I expected. Not only are you beautiful and astonishingly gifted, but you also possess a kind heart. As a woman, you are nothing short of perfect…”Xia Qingyue: “…”

“Hm, since you’re so kind-hearted, surely you wouldn’t leave your husband to spend his wedding night curled up in a corner, right? My bed is quite spacious; it could easily fit two without feeling cramped…”

Before Xiao Che could finish, a frigid wave of killing intent rushed over him, making him shiver. “Keep spouting nonsense, and I’ll throw you out!”

Xiao Che closed his mouth instantly, sulkily settling back into his corner.

“Someone’s here,” Xia Qingyue said suddenly.

After a pause, Xiao Che caught the faintest sound of footsteps. Had he not been intently focused, he would never have noticed. The person lingered by the courtyard gate, approached cautiously, and then halted at the center of the yard, unwilling to move closer... fearing Xia Qingyue within the room. After a moment of sneaky glances, the figure retreated with the same caution.

Deep into the night, Xiao Yulong remained sleepless, his gaze darkened as he stared outside, his expression shifting.