After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 191 - Plot Against the Destined Heroine? Count Me In

Dragon Dynasty – Inner Court, Celestial Ministers’ Palace

This palace, known as the Nanshan Palace, was named after the first-rank elder residing here, Li Nanshan. Rumor had it he was once the patriarch of the Nanshan Sect, a formidable figure.

Besides Li Nanshan, three other elder ministers gathered here tonight. They initially convened to play mahjong, sip wine, and discuss how to divide the benefits from the Destined Heroine...

But with the unexpected arrival of two esteemed guests from the abyss, the three ministers were now leading these guests to meet their host, Li Nanshan.

Inside a Small Pavilion

An elder with long hair sat cross-legged on a platform.

Outside the pavilion, several white-bearded elders knocked and entered:

“Li Nanshan, the abyssal apostles from the Spirit Phoenix Sect have arrived.”

He spoke in a low voice, his old eyes glinting with caution and vigilance.

Li Nanshan opened his eyes and nodded slightly. He cast a soundproof barrier and activated a security formation.

After all, they were secretly dealing with cultists—caution was paramount. If discovered, these elder ministers would face severe punishment.

Once preparations were complete, the elders exchanged glances and stepped aside, allowing the two abyssal apostles to enter and take their seats.

However, when the white-robed youth wearing a silver phoenix mask sat down, Li Nanshan suspiciously asked:

“This one is a new face from the Spirit Phoenix Sect...?”

Among Dragon Dynasty’s ministers, Li Nanshan was the first to collude with cultists. Naturally, he held a leader-like status among the four elder ministers.

Li Nanshan recognized every abyssal apostle and was familiar with Yuan Yi, the moonlit maiden.

But he had never seen this white-robed youth before!

“Nanshan, this is He Yuan, the newly appointed Holy Son of the Spirit Phoenix Sect.”

Not far away, a white-bearded elder explained.

Their attitude towards He Ange was relatively respectful—having just been threatened, they dared not provoke him further.

“Holy Son of the Spirit Phoenix Sect?”

Li Nanshan looked at the white-robed youth with suspicion. He didn’t understand why the other three elder ministers treated this young man with such respect.

Initially, Li Nanshan intended to test He Ange—but before he could speak provocatively, the three elders whispered something to him, their expressions grim.

Upon learning what had transpired outside, Li Nanshan couldn’t help but shiver as he regarded the white-robed youth with newfound respect.

For someone so young to hold leverage over four elder ministers...

This cultist was unlike any abyssal apostle he’d encountered before!

He Yan, Xiao Mo, Yuan Yi, Jiu Yue...

Li Nanshan had dealt with all these renowned apostles under Feng Yuan’s command—familiar with their personalities.

But He Yuan was different—an entirely new experience for Li Nanshan.

Past apostles were often aloof and arrogant—only discussing necessary business without concerning themselves with Dragon Dynasty’s affairs. They cared little for Li Nanshan’s matters—preferring straightforward transactions.

But He Yuan was different—immediately revealing many of Li Nanshan’s hidden secrets and using them to threaten the other elders—asserting dominance!

Instinct told Li Nanshan that He Yuan was no pushover.

Their carefree dealings with cultists might become more complicated from now on!

“Holy Son He Yuan, a pleasure to meet you.”

Sighing reluctantly, Li Nanshan greeted him.

He Ange displayed no arrogance—smiling politely at the elders:

“I am He Yuan—a pleasure to meet you, Minister Nanshan.”

Seated comfortably,

He wasted no time getting to the point:

“I’ve come on behalf of Feng Yuan—seeking information about the ancient treasure known as the Abyssal Dragon Fan.”

“Abyssal Dragon Fan?”

Li Nanshan frowned slightly—hesitating internally.

Ancient treasures with unique abyssal attributes were highly coveted by Spirit Phoenix Sect followers—willing to pay any price for them. It was said that gathering enough ancient treasures would resurrect their True Spirit Phoenix Sovereign—sealed beneath the abyss millennia ago.

This being named Feng Yuan likely rivaled the True Dragon Empress in power...

Thus,

The Empress strictly controlled these ancient abyssal treasures—distributing them among various sects’ strongholds as top-secret assets.

Li Nanshan understood this significance well.

But because Spirit Phoenix Sect needed these treasures,

The information he possessed held value for trade.

“The Abyssal Dragon Fan—I know some details—but it’s guarded by at least a second-rank Dragon General.”

Li Nanshan nodded slightly—mentioning its difficulty level without revealing more—then smirked coldly:

“I can provide information on its location—but what benefits can your sect offer us in return?”

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Business negotiations were like this—

Li Nanshan wasn’t loyal to the Empress—willing to sell Dragon Dynasty’s secrets and aid Spirit Phoenix Sect in resurrecting their ancient sovereign—but expected equivalent compensation for his risk.

He Ange remained calm—smiling knowingly:

“I’ve heard many celestial ministers have their eyes on the Destined Heroine—hoping to divide her fortune?”

“You...”

Li Nanshan furrowed his brow again—sensing danger from this white-robed youth.

How did a distant cultist from the northern secret realm know so much about Dragon Dynasty’s internal affairs?

Moreover,

This Holy Son named He Yuan pinpointed Li Nanshan’s greatest desire—

Everyone coveted the Destined Heroine—if they could kill her and extract her spiritual veins—it would be invaluable...

Even without killing her,

Merely stealing her spiritual energy would grant these ancient elders immense power boosts—

“Impressive for a new Holy Son—you truly understand...”

Li Nanshan chuckled wryly—realizing he couldn’t hide anything—

Pouring wine for He Ange,

He spoke wistfully:

“At my level of cultivation—only rare upper-realm opportunities hold any allure—all earthly treasures have lost their appeal—the only things left are elusive destiny and fortune.”

“The Destined Heroine embodies boundless fortune—I desperately need it—even a sliver could help me break through to Heavenly God level!”

As he spoke,

The elders’ eyes burned with ambition—

Destiny dictated one’s ultimate potential from birth—

For these ancient elders,

After centuries of cultivation—they remained stuck at peak Divine Transformation or Void Refinement levels—not due to lack of resources—but because destiny limited them—

Destined ones differed—

They cultivated rapidly with high thresholds—

Like Qin Shiyan—reaching Void God level within a century—a terrifying destiny envied by many elders—

Had it not been for the True Dragon Empress protecting Qin Shiyan,

These elders wouldn’t have watched her surpass them—they’d have extracted her bones and veins long ago—

Before the Empress unified Nine Provinces,

Destined ones faced constant danger—coveted by all factions—

Some survived against odds—following “protagonist” paths to power—defeating elders and becoming leaders—

Like Blood Moon Witch or Fox Tribe Saintess—

But their existence didn’t deter elders’ desire for destined ones—

One generation might survive—but another would fall victim—

The elder who seized destiny would ascend once more—

Today’s first- and second-rank ministers reached their positions either through innate fortune recognized by the Empress—or by seizing destiny from others—

Clearly,

Li Nanshan and his peers belonged to the latter group—

They weren’t born divine sons—they despised destined ones—constantly scheming for advancement—

And He Ange understood this well—

Smiling intriguingly,

He offered:

“Minister Nanshan—we can help you seize her fortune...”

“Heh—what can your cult do? Assassinate her?”

Li Nanshan scoffed disdainfully:

“Though she’s suspected of collusion—Qin Shiyan protects her—the evidence isn’t conclusive—we can’t act directly.”

“Simple—create evidence.”

“Holy Son He Yuan—what do you mean?”

“I can help frame her for colluding with us.”

Under flickering candlelight,

The white-robed youth smiled warmly—but his cold eyes revealed malicious intent—

At that moment,

Li Nanshan and his peers exchanged shocked glances—

They hadn’t expected such deviousness from someone appearing only eighteen—

A cultist Holy Son plotting to frame a Destined Heroine?

If cultists openly befriended Li Nanshan—and sent ominous gifts to his home—in days he’d face investigations by Dragon Generals or interrogation by the Empress!

Even if innocent—the stain would be indelible—a scandal impossible to clear!

Such cunning!

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