WDQK: Divorcing Ling Qingzhu

Ling Qingzhu could see from Chen Xuan's expression that he didn't trust her.

She quickly explained, "All the major sects in the Eastern Xuan Region, apart from the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, have sent powerful people to search for you!"

Chen Xuan frowned. "Why are they looking for me?"

Were they hoping to recruit him? With his talent, which had far surpassed countless geniuses of his generation, it wouldn't be surprising.

"They heard you have a secret technique that can boost power, and they want it. Now, they're scouring the world to find you!" Ling Qingzhu nodded, her expression serious.

She thought that this might significantly increase her chances of winning him back.

However, Chen Xuan remained indifferent. "I don't have any secret technique. They can come if they want."

It was simply a limited-time power boost granted by his system—once it expired, it would be gone.

Even though he said this, Ling Qingzhu assumed that Chen Xuan was deliberately hiding the secret from her, trying to keep her at arm's length.

Ling Qingzhu's face was earnest. "Junior Brother Chen, I'm telling you the truth!"

"It doesn't matter. Leave." Chen Xuan's tone was cold, as though he were talking to a stranger.

Ling Qingzhu felt a deep sorrow. "Junior Brother Chen, I explained everything to you about that day. What more do you want from me?"

[Ding! Ling Qingzhu feels sad. Emotion points +200]

What more do I want? Chen Xuan thought to himself.

Does she not realize what she did? And now she dares to feel sad!

As if she's showing pity for a cat that's pretending to cry over a mouse!

If only she had listened to him, had never come to the Great Yan Dynasty, or gone to the Tianyan Mountains—then none of this would've happened.

Perhaps the two of them would still be seen as the golden couple of the Eastern Xuan Region.

But there was no "if." No second chances.

Some might say, why didn't Chen Xuan, as a reincarnator, prevent it?

But he had reminded her multiple times, and she had agreed.

He had even arranged for people to keep an eye on her.

Who could've guessed that she'd accept Huangpu Jing's invitation, use some trick to evade his surveillance, and head to the Great Yan Dynasty, leading to this irreversible situation?

Chen Xuan had no interest in playing the part of a scapegoat.

He laughed coldly. "I've already given you a letter of divorce! I only ask that from now on, you stop disturbing my life!"

"Junior Brother Chen! I traveled so far to find you, and this is how you treat me?" Ling Qingzhu's expression turned pitiful, with a hint of mist forming in her beautiful eyes.

[Ding! Ling Qingzhu feels sadness and grievance. Emotion points +200]

At that moment, Ling Qingzhu looked utterly heartbroken, like a wife who had braved countless hardships to reunite with her husband, only to find he had already established a life elsewhere.

She appeared vulnerable, without a trace of her former aloofness and pride, as if she were a different person altogether.

Even Xuan Su and the others watching felt deeply shocked. Who would've expected such a side to her?

If she'd acted like this before everything happened, Chen Xuan might have melted.

But it was too late. The damage was done.

Now, Chen Xuan's heart felt no stir of sympathy. His voice remained icy. "No one asked you to come."

"Junior Brother, do you truly have no regard for the bond we shared as husband and wife?" Ling Qingzhu clenched her delicate hand, her eyes locked on Chen Xuan's face, hoping to see a hint of the affection he once had for her.

But she was mistaken. Chen Xuan had no intention of arguing further and instead issued a final warning. "I'm in a good mood today. But if you don't leave now, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"You… are you really rejecting me just because of those three common women?" Ling Qingzhu pointed furiously at Su Xuan and the other two standing behind Chen Xuan.

Anger flashed through her as her energy started to surge uncontrollably.

[Ding! Ling Qingzhu feels anger. Emotion points +300]

Anger? Chen Xuan chuckled coldly. "What right do you have to compare yourself to them?"

Xuan Su and the others, knowing Ling Qingzhu was Chen Xuan's ex-wife, had initially felt unworthy of him. But hearing Chen Xuan's words now filled them with joy.

Ling Qingzhu's face turned pale. "What… what do you mean by that?"

Chen Xuan laughed coldly. "At least they're pure, unlike you. Do I need to explain here, in front of everyone, what you did?"

"You…" Ling Qingzhu's face flushed with shame and anger as her delicate hand clenched into a fist, her eyes flashing with a faint green lotus.

Chen Xuan raised his hand, summoning a rusty, scarred sword into his grip.

He pointed it directly at Ling Qingzhu. "Since you won't leave, don't blame me."

"You… are you really going to fight me?" Ling Qingzhu's face filled with disbelief.

Since Chen Xuan had entered the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, he had treated her like a treasure.

He hadn't even raised his voice at her. But everything changed the day she went to the Great Yan Dynasty, ventured into the nirvana ancient tomb, and made those choices.

Wait… how did he know about her experience in the Great Yan Dynasty? Or about what happened in the Tianyan Mountains?

Could it be…

[Ding! Ling Qingzhu feels disbelief, shock, and confusion. Emotion points +500]

Even with such strong emotion, Chen Xuan's expression remained cold. "There's nothing more to say."

Ling Qingzhu questioned him, "Are you pushing me away because you fear I'll learn your secret technique and expose it?"

Chen Xuan felt speechless at her assumption.

Hadn't he already made it clear? And it wasn't even a secret technique—it was a temporary power boost his system had granted him!

Before Chen Xuan could answer, Ling Qingzhu continued, "If you want me to leave, that's fine. Just show me your technique, and I'll go."

Her thinking was simple: once she learned his secret, he'd have no reason to distance himself. Brilliant plan!

But Chen Xuan's face grew dark. "If you don't leave in ten seconds, you'll die."

A faint energy layer began to cover the tetanus sword in his hand.

Seeing his resolve, Ling Qingzhu felt her heart shatter.

Tears welled up and finally slipped down her delicate face, streaming from the corner of her lips.

Her once lovely face now showed disbelief, regret, and pain.

Where was the Junior Brother Chen who once treasured her? The one who used to care for her deeply?

[Ding! Ling Qingzhu feels regret, pain, and disbelief. Emotion points +699]

She couldn't believe he would really hurt her. She wouldn't leave. She would see if he was truly willing to strike her.

The ten seconds passed quickly.

A light flashed on the rusted blade, and Chen Xuan charged toward Ling Qingzhu like lightning.

As the blade drew near, her face, veiled behind her silk, showed nothing but shock and disbelief.