The Supporting Male Characters Who Died Alone All Those Years Later

In the end, it was Jiang Xinyue who stepped forward to explain, which made Meng Xiaoyao restrain himself from going on a killing spree.

“Half a month ago, Brother Lin was injured, and it was Doctor He from the Divine Doctor Valley who intervened to suppress the injury,” Jiang Xinyue explained.

Half a month ago, she and Brother Lin traveled to Jiangzhou. Along the way, they encountered troublemakers from the Demon Cult. In the chaos of combating evil, they accidentally got separated. Later, they unexpectedly met Meng Xiaoyao and evaded pursuit together, eventually circling back to the Divine Doctor Valley.

Thinking of Doctor He, who cared only for money, Jiang Xinyue’s expression was complex. Despite his gentle and refined appearance and exceptional medical skills, he was miserly and showed no compassion.

When Meng Xiaoyao heard the name ‘Brother Lin’, his eyes flickered. Lin Changjian, the only son of the Martial Alliance leader, was a martial arts prodigy. Having already comprehended the sixth sword of the Demonslaying Sword Technique shortly after coming of age, he was only two swords behind his father, the alliance leader. It was likely that in just a few years, he would surpass his father and master all ten swords.

This made the Demon Cult uneasy.

Ever since Lin Changjian went down the mountain for training, they had been sending people to assassinate him openly and covertly, but they had never succeeded.

“I wonder what happened to Brother Lin. The Jiangzhou Auction is approaching, and the Green Spirit Fruit…” Jiang Xinyue paused abruptly, glancing cautiously at Meng Xiaoyao. She couldn’t let it slip that Brother Lin needed the Green Spirit Fruit for treatment.

Meng Xiaoyao took note of this scene but remained composed. “The Green Spirit Fruit matures every hundred years and is a holy remedy for injuries. I’m sure the upcoming Jiangzhou Auction will attract many talents and be quite lively.”

Jiang Xinyue nodded discreetly, choosing not to continue the conversation.

Meng Xiaoyao’s gaze darkened slightly as he continued, “Coincidentally, I’m also interested in the Green Spirit Fruit. I wonder if Miss Jiang would honor me with her company to Jiangzhou.”

Considering that Lin Changjian would also be at Jiangzhou, Jiang Xinyue nodded, “That’s fine. Your injuries aren’t light, and it’s good to have someone to look after you on the road.”

As they spoke, He Dongchen finally arrived, albeit tardy.

***

Meng Xiaoyao sized up the purportedly naturally frail but highly skilled Divine Doctor Valley’s Master. His gaze swept over the man’s legs, and he chuckled, “So, Divine Doctor He, you talk big, but turns out you have mobility issues.”

That remark was almost a blatant insult calling him useless.

Yu Zhu and Kong Qing glared angrily.

He Dongchen, as the person in question, appeared unfazed. After all, he was the Valley Master of Money Valley. Who was this Divine Doctor He?

He Dongchen glanced at Meng Xiaoyao and said directly, “If you don’t want treatment from me, Yu Zhu, please escort our guests out.”

Yu Zhu immediately responded, “Please, both of you.”

Meng Xiaoyao and Jiang Xinyue were stunned. They hadn’t exchanged a single word before being asked to leave.

Concerned about Meng Xiaoyao’s injury, Jiang Xinyue stepped forward, her voice soft and pleasing, “Brother Meng can be rash and disrespectful. On his behalf, I apologize. Please forgive him, Doctor, and don’t take offense.”

He Dongchen looked surprised, “Do you think I deliberately refused to treat him?”

In the room, including Yu Zhu and Kong Qing, everyone fell silent. Wasn’t that the case?

Seeing the reaction, He Dongchen sighed lightly and asked Meng Xiaoyao again, “They don’t understand, do you have any idea?”

Meng Xiaoyao’s anger surged at his words. What did he mean by that!?

Seeing the situation about to spiral out of control, Jiang Xinyue stepped in to smooth things over, calming Meng Xiaoyao down. Then she turned to He Dongchen and said, “Doctor, please clarify.”

Under the scrutiny of everyone in the room, He Dongchen pointed at Meng Xiaoyao and said, “He is the leader of the Demon Cult. If I treat him, wouldn’t it be aiding and abetting evil?”

What?! Meng Xiaoyao was actually the leader of the Demon Cult!

Yu Zhu and Kong Qing immediately acted as if facing a great enemy, shielding the Valley Master behind them, nervously staring at Meng Xiaoyao, prepared to sacrifice themselves at any moment to give the master a chance to survive.

“It’s impossible!” Jiang Xinyue exclaimed in disbelief, looking at Meng Xiaoyao whose expression had darkened, and then at the vigilant He Dongchen and his companions. “How could Brother Meng possibly be the leader of the Demon Cult? Along the way, he has even slain many members of the Demon Cult.”

Rumors had it that the leader of the Demon Cult was a habitual murderer who enjoyed killing and practiced dark arts that required the blood of women for cultivation. In recent years, he had ordered his subordinates to capture countless innocent women, causing widespread panic.

It could be said that anyone associated with the Demon Cult deserved to be eradicated, and its leader was a major menace to society. In the martial world, there was an unwritten rule that whoever killed the leader of the Demon Cult would become the next leader of the Martial Alliance.

How could Meng Xiaoyao possibly be the leader of the Demon Cult?

Jiang Xinyue refused to believe it.

He Dongchen seemed oblivious to the murderous intent in Meng Xiaoyao’s eyes as he continued to reveal his secrets.

“The rumors in the martial world about the Demon Cult leader using women’s blood for cultivation are actually false. Blood can suppress the violent Qi within you. Although absorbing others’ inner strength accelerates cultivation, it can’t truly assimilate.”

“You personally intervening this time indicates that you’re utterly desperate. You want to try using the Green Spirit Fruit, but being a figure of the demonic path, you’re marked for extermination by everyone. The Green Spirit Fruit is being watched closely by several major righteous factions, so you can only disrupt the situation while getting closer to Jiang Xinyue and thereby approaching Lin Changjian…”

He Dongchen spoke confidently, laying out the entire plot.

The whole story revolved around one thing; the Green Spirit Fruit.

Lin Changjian needed it to restore his foundation, while Meng Xiaoyao sought it to cure the violent Qi within him.

As He Dongchen’s words fell the room went silent, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Jiang Xinyue still couldn’t believe it, her expression conflicted.

Under the scrutiny of everyone, Meng Xiaoyao’s dark face suddenly burst into laughter, “Truly, the Divine Doctor Valley lives up to its reputation! With just one glance, you can see through the illness of this cult leader.”

Hearing him refer to himself as ‘cult leader’, Jiang Xinyue was suddenly overwhelmed with tears, feeling betrayed as she asked with anguish, “You deceived me!”

Meng Xiaoyao glanced at her, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, “Why be angry, Miss Jiang? Once I cure this violent Qi, I’ll be invincible. Surely then, a grand procession will come to propose to the Jiang family.”

“In your dreams! Who would marry you!” Jiang Xinyue’s expression turned to disgust as she moved behind He Dongchen and the others.

Having cultivated a genuine relationship with Lin Changjian, who detested evil, Jiang Xinyue naturally had a clear sense of right and wrong. Although in the original plot Jiang Xinyue didn’t know Meng Xiaoyao’s true identity and had been moved by his repeated self-sacrifice. Upon learning he was the leader of the Demon Cult, she immediately broke off any emotional attachment. Resolutely and without hesitation, she secretly obtained the Green Spirit Fruit and gave it to Lin Changjian, aiding him in mastering the tenth sword of the Demonslaying Sword Technique. With that, he defeated Meng Xiaoyao and brought peace to the martial world.

While such actions might betray Meng Xiaoyao, killing a major villain could save countless others. What did a little underhandedness matter?

Now, their relationship was superficial, and upon learning Meng Xiaoyao was the sinister leader of the Demon Cult, Jiang Xinyue naturally distanced herself completely.

In the room, the four of them stood opposed to Meng Xiaoyao.

He Dongchen remained composed, while the others were visibly tense.

***

Seeing Jiang Xinyue’s cold rejection, a shadow crossed Meng Xiaoyao’s eyes, “Whether you marry me or not, that won’t be up to you in the end.”

Meng Xiaoyao didn’t necessarily harbor deep feelings for Jiang Xinyue now; he simply coveted her status as the most beautiful woman in the world. Throughout history, heroes were often paired with beauties, and once he became invincible, Jiang Xinyue would be the best spoils of victory.

Having said his piece, Meng Xiaoyao ignored Jiang Xinyue and instead turned his gaze to He Dongchen, “Since the Valley Master is so formidable, seeing through my dilemma at a glance, there must also be a way to deal with it. Come with me to the Demon Cult.”

There’s such a Divine Doctor, who needs the Green Spirit Fruit?

Meng Xiaoyao finished speaking and made a move towards He Dongchen.

“Be careful!” Yu Zhu and Kong Qing, inexperienced in martial arts, could only hurriedly pull back the wheelchair.

Jiang Xinyue drew a soft sword from her waist and stepped forward to meet him.

Meng Xiaoyao laughed at her audacity, easily pinching the sword with two fingers and grabbing Jiang Xinyue’s slender waist with one hand, lightly brushing her face, “Indeed fragrant.”

“Your shameless!” Jiang Xinyue was furious, lifting her foot to kick straight at Meng Xiaoyao’s back.

Meng Xiaoyao calmly avoided it and continued to tease her.

The Divine Doctor Valley was full of weaklings; Meng Xiaoyao wasn’t worried.

He Dongchen, protected behind Yu Zhu and Kong Qing, sighed lightly. If they kept fighting like this, Jiang Xinyue’s patience would be exhausted.

He raised his hand, preparing to release the restless system.

But just then!

A red figure flew in from outside the courtyard, forcefully pushing aside Jiang Xinyue and engaging Meng Xiaoyao in battle. With a whip in hand, she displayed formidable prowess, sweeping the whip on the ground, causing the bricks to explode.

Meng Xiaoyao quickly dodged and turned to look at the shattered bricks, immediately abandoning his casual attitude and focusing seriously on his opponent.

Since when did such a formidable figure emerge in the martial world?

***

As the two confronted each other, everyone could now see clearly. The woman who appeared suddenly wore a red dress in exotic style, wielded a golden whip, had deep features, and a spirited demeanor, exuding a heroic aura.

“Back off! Don’t get in the way!” The woman exclaimed coquettishly, continuing her assault towards Meng Xiaoyao, each move carried with a breeze, appearing somewhat excited?

He Dongchen regained his composure, watching the two spar. He sighed inwardly at the missed opportunity of not being able to show off the system’s capabilities.

Yu Zhu and Kong Qing, relieved to be rescued, winced as they watched the woman wreak havoc on the room.

As the two fought, the space became insufficient, gradually pushing them into the courtyard. With a whip swing, the woman shattered a water tank missing a corner in the corner, instantly splashing water everywhere, causing a commotion as several pitiful carp flopped around on the ground.

Meng Xiaoyao, already heavily injured, began to lose control of his Qi after dozens of exchanges. Knowing he would be at a disadvantage if he continued, he feinted a move, retreated, and leaped onto the roof. After a final glance at He Dongchen, he flew away.

Seeing the woman in red actually forcing the Demon Cult leader to retreat, Jiang Xinyue was awestruck. She stepped forward, surrounded by admirers, and asked in admiration, “May I ask the name of this heroic lady?”

“Changsheng.”

“Yuan Changsheng.” The woman in red glanced sadly in the direction Meng Xiaoyao had left, tucked away her whip casually at her waist, and nodded graciously to Jiang Xinyue, stunning everyone with her beauty.

“What is your surname and name, and where is your family?” Yuan Changsheng asked, glancing at Jiang Xinyue’s face as she spoke, with a scholarly gentleman’s air.

Jiang Xinyue stepped back a few steps, looking at her in surprise and uncertainty.