I Just Wanted To Live but I Somehow Became Better Than the Protagonist

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Just Wanting to Live Well Yet Surpassing the Protagonist – 07 Qin Shimeng

As a seventh-layer Foundation Building cultivator, his vision far surpassed that of ordinary people. Though he only saw Qin Shimeng’s profile, it still caused ripples in Ye Yong’s heart.

Her skin was like creamy jade, flawless, the curve of her nose, the fullness of her lips, as if sculpted by the gods with precise calculation. Her long hair fluttered about, the so-called fairy must be an existence like her.

With Ye Yong’s approach, he could smell an elegant fragrance drifting from Qin Shimeng’s direction, which, coupled with her stunning visage, made it hard for anyone not to be moved.

Before his transmigration, Ye Yong had seen many female celebrities, but none could compare to the ethereal allure of Qin Shimeng before him, not even those who had undergone cosmetic surgery.

Such is the cultivator, their aura alone markedly different from ordinary people, not to mention Qin Shimeng’s special lineage.

For a moment, Ye Yong did not want to give up on Qin Shimeng, but thinking of the protagonist, Long Tian, who would start interacting with her in two weeks, he was afraid.

As mentioned before, there are many beautiful female leads, but one only has a single life.

Ye Yong gave Qin Shimeng a cultivator’s greeting: “Miss Qin, long time no see.”

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Actually, it was just yesterday that we met.

Qin Shimeng remained still, her eyes closed.

Ye Yong, a man aware of the plot, knew Qin Shimeng loathed him, so without further courtesy, he got straight to the point: “I am here today to discuss our marriage.”

Qin Shimeng still made no move.

Ye Yong gave a slight smile: “I am here to call off the marriage.”

No sooner had he spoken than, as expected, Qin Shimeng’s long lashes fluttered. She opened her eyes, revealing a pair of spirited, beautiful pupils that seemed to drown one in their depths upon eye contact.

Ye Yong was once again mentally shaken. He was just an ordinary man, not a cultivator. Even ‘Ye Yong’ couldn’t resist Qin Shimeng’s beauty, let alone himself.

He bit his tongue fiercely, the taste of blood spreading, momentarily dispelling all impractical thoughts from his mind, focusing only on the protagonist Long Tian’s creed of exacting vengeance and enjoying retribution.

I don’t want to die yet!

Ye Yong took out the divorce letter from his storage ring, forcing himself to look away, no longer making eye contact with Qin Shimeng. To continue looking would be fatal.

Qin Shimeng had no idea what had happened, staring blankly at Ye Yong.

A divorce? Was there such a thing? Could it be a trap?

Qin Shimeng stood up, her long dress untouched by any dust. She extended her delicate hand and took the divorce letter Ye Yong handed her.

Upon opening it, the content was indeed about the divorce, and the signature was accompanied by the Ye family’s seal, unmistakably genuine.

Due to her poor impression of Ye Yong, Qin Shimeng suspected he was plotting something: “What do you want?”

“Nothing in particular, just as the divorce letter states. We are not suitable for each other, so the marriage should be annulled.”

Qin Shimeng noticed Ye Yong looking elsewhere, not staring at her with his usual intense gaze, which felt odd, as if he were under some threat.

But in the great Zhou Dynasty, the Ye family was a powerful presence, one that could cover the sky with one hand, and the elder members were all strong cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage. There was no one who could threaten Ye Yong…

Could all this be an illusion caused by her own obsessive sword cultivation?

Qin Shimeng felt it was all too abrupt, struggling to believe that it was really happening.

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“So, Miss Qin, I shall take my leave.” Ye Yong left swiftly without a moment’s delay, which only added to Qin Shimei’s confusion.

She took a deep breath and recited the Clear Heart Mantra, trying to awaken herself from the illusion, but no matter how many times she tried, the divorce letter in her hand remained real.

Her emotions were a tumultuous mix of disbelief and joy. Holding the divorce letter, Qin Shimei went to the Qin family’s council hall.

Upon learning of Ye Yong’s delivery of the divorce letter, the Qin family elders were in an uproar.

“Shimei! Have you lost your mind? Why accept this? Why not consult with us?”

“Quickly go after Young Master Ye and find out the reason!”

An alliance through marriage with the Ye family would solidify the Qin family’s status and strength. Such a splendid opportunity was now slipping away, much to the elders’ dismay.

“What on earth has happened, Shimei?” Qin Shimei’s father, Qin Feng, was also very anxious. He was not the family head but a branch leader with significant influence. Yet, he was not content with just that; he aspired for more, and Ye Yong was the key to his further advancement, the ideal son-in-law.

“I don’t know. He suddenly came to me, handed me the divorce letter, and said we were not suitable before leaving,” Qin Shimei answered truthfully.

“How is that possible! Everyone knows Young Master Ye likes you. Speak up, did you pressure him into this?” an elder asked furiously.

“I did not.”

“Shimei, this matter concerns not only your future but also the family’s. I hope you will think it over carefully.”

“Hmph,” Qin Shimei scoffed coldly. “Do the elders care about my future, or the family’s?”

“Of course, it’s about your future! Marrying into the Ye family, you would gain resources far superior to the Qin family’s! Moreover, Young Master Ye is a dragon among men. Even if he cannot ascend to the Great Vehicle, becoming a Hollow Void strong practitioner is undoubtedly within reach, and by his side, you might also become one.”

The most powerful elder in the Qin family was but a ninth-level Transcendence practitioner, while the Ye family boasted three of such practitioners and even had a tenth-level Transcendence great-grandfather serving as an elder in the Tianluo Sect. If he were to break through to the Hollow Void, the Ye family’s position would be unshakably the first noble house of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Not to mention the strong practitioners, the Ye family also surpassed the Qin family in terms of family heritage.

“Oh?” Qin Shimei knew exactly what the elders were thinking. At the tender age of 17, she was already a fifth-level Foundation Building cultivator. If not for the more monstrously talented Ye Yong, Qin Shimei, as the outstanding talent of the family, would have had her wishes respected by the elders.

The problem was that Ye Yong’s status and talent were too exceptional, overshadowing her brilliance.

“If the elders truly care about my future, why insist on marrying me off to someone I do not like?”

“What does a child know about liking someone? The more you interact with Young Master Ye, the more you will naturally come to like him.”

“Quick, take this divorce letter and catch up to Young Master Ye.”

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“It’s impossible. If you want to chase, chase on your own. If you want to marry, marry on your own. I, Qin Shimeng, don’t need to rely on that kind of man to achieve great heights, even to become a saint and transcend tribulations! Our Qin family should take pride in me, not treat me like merchandise to be sent away upon seeing someone else’s better offer.”

“How can you speak like this, showing no respect for your elders?”

“Qin Feng, control your daughter,” the elders said, displeased with Qin Shimeng’s outburst.

Qin Feng understood his daughter’s temperament. Though the prospect of an alliance with the Ye family was indeed tempting, he whispered softly, “Shimeng, be obedient. Go and talk to Young Master Ye, find out the reason. Let’s not worry about calling off the marriage for now; we should at least understand the reason, right?”

“Hmph, I’m sure it’s because this girl has always been cold as ice to Young Master Ye, never showing him a good face, which led to his disheartened feelings,” an elder snorted coldly.

“Young Master Ye taking a liking to you is your good fortune; you don’t even know what’s good for you!”

Qin Shimeng was almost amused to anger. Were these people the Qin family’s elders or the Ye family’s lapdogs?

Seeing that most of the elders were speaking up for Ye Yong, Qin Shimeng suddenly understood why Ye Yong wanted to call off the marriage so cleanly. It was all part of a scheme, he wanted to pressure her through her family!

With this realization, Qin Shimeng’s hatred for Ye Yong grew even more.

But after all, she was a member of the Qin family. She couldn’t just abandon the grace and upbringing the Qin family had provided. Under the insistence of most elders and her father’s persuasion, Qin Shimeng took the annulment letter, donned a veil, called a few maidservants, and boarded the flying horse carriage towards the Ye residence.

As for Ye Yong, he didn’t return home. After leaving the Qin residence, he had his carriage land in Chengying City, walking the streets to observe this familiar yet strange world of cultivation.

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