The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

Chapter 78 Past Life Part 5: Companionship

"That Wen Li is truly vicious; she even killed her maid!"

"That's right. I think she's just jealous of Miss Wen, but she doesn't even know if she's worthy of her."

"That's right, that's right. If she's allowed to live, she should keep a low profile and stay hidden. Now she actually dares to come to the capital. She's such an arrogant little girl."

As Shen Yingsi walked through the streets and alleys, he heard people talking and felt inexplicably irritated.

When he returned to the East Palace and sat in his study, he couldn't calm his mind.

He continued to revise the memorials with his pen in hand, but the anxiety in his eyes became increasingly obvious.

"Xie Xiao, what happened at the Wen residence yesterday?"

Xie Xiao, who had been dozing off against a pillar, was still a little dazed when he heard Shen Yingsi's voice: "Didn't you go yesterday?"

Shen Yingsi did not answer, but looked at Xie Xiao expressionlessly.

Xie Xiao quickly stood up straight and honestly said, "Yesterday was Miss Wen's birthday. That newly emerged Miss Wen actually killed her personal maid at the banquet."

Seeing that Shen Yingsi had no expression, Xie Xiao continued, "That girl is said to be named Wen Li. She's incredibly wicked for such a young age. The head of the Wen family was so angry he wanted to beat her, but it was Miss Wen who pleaded for her. Miss Wen is just too kind; Wen Li is no good person. Now Wen Li is famous in the capital; who doesn't know she's ruthless..."

Shen Yingsi lowered his eyes, and his hand holding the pen stopped. He wondered how a girl who would protect her puppy even if it meant freezing to death herself could be so vicious.

After Xie Xiao finished speaking, he continued to lean against the pillar and slack off. In his drowsy state, he seemed to hear the voice of their prince.

"Miss Wen is a kind person."

Xie Xiao agreed in his heart; Miss Wen was indeed kind.

That year, Shen Yingsi accompanied his uncle on his first expedition out of the city with troops. A small country in the south was causing trouble, and they had no choice but to intervene.

When Shen Yingsi left, he departed amidst the blessings and cheers of the people.

That year, amidst the scornful or mocking gazes of the people, Wen Li left the Wen family and entered the Xuanling Sect.

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Whether Wen Li was in the Wen family or the Xuanling Sect made little difference to her.

Anyway, no one will like her anywhere.

The only advantage is that you don't have to see that happy family looking so joyful. Unfortunately, the dormitory-style sleeping area here is not comfortable at all.

After finishing her mission that day, Wen Li trained alone in the sword-wielding arena.

"You little brat, you dare to run! I'll beat you to death!"

"So what if he's a prince! He still has to stay with us."

"Kid, if you crawl between my legs, we'll let you go today."

Wen Li frowned and looked in the direction of the sound, only to find a group of adult demon hunters surrounding a boy who was about her age.

The boy had many injuries, but he seemed to feel no pain. No matter how much people kicked him, he wouldn't lift his head.

The Xuanling Sect is a melting pot of all sorts of people, so it's not surprising to be bullied here. Fortunately, Wen Li has been cultivating since childhood, and the rogue cultivators here are no match for her. So, as soon as she entered the Xuanling Sect, Wen Li took the initiative and beat up everyone in the sect.

Now, anyone who sees her will keep their distance.

Everyone secretly called her the plague, but Wen Li didn't care at all; she didn't want anyone else near her.

Wen Li was about to look away when the boy, who had been looking down, suddenly looked up and met her gaze.

Those were a pair of deep, dark eyes, filled with calm and indifference.

Wen Li looked away; she didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

But the boy who had been lying on the ground suddenly got up and ran towards Wen Li.

Wen Li was practicing her swordplay when suddenly someone knelt down in front of her.

"Save me, please."

The boy was covered in dirt, but his eyes were frighteningly bright.

Wen Li glanced at him, her voice filled with anger: "Get lost, I have no time to meddle in other people's business."

The boy didn't leave after hearing this; instead, he went up and hugged Wen Li's leg tightly. Wen Li kicked him hard, but he didn't let go.

"Please save me, I'll do anything you ask."

The demon hunters behind the boy shouted, "Shen Yannan, you're such a fool! You think you've found a powerful backer? This guy is notoriously ruthless!"

"Exactly, Wen Li is a born bad seed. Aren't you afraid she'll kill you? Get over here right now!"

The group spoke confidently, after all, Wen Li was a loner and rarely meddlesome, and they had been bullying people in the Xuanling Sect for quite some time.

Born a bad seed?

Wen Li sighed in annoyance. She had been here for a while, and yet someone still wanted to come looking for death.

"I'll actually do something good today. I'm determined to protect this person!"

After Wen Li finished speaking, she drew her sword and rushed forward. These people never cultivated properly and just liked to bully the younger ones because of their age.

But they knew they were no match for this little girl, and when Wen Li stepped forward, they were so frightened that they fell down.

"Run! She's beating people to death!"

The group ran forward with all their might, not daring to look back even for a moment.

Seeing that the person had left, Wen Li turned around and yelled at Shen Yannan, who was still kneeling on the ground, "You get out of here too!"

Seeing that Shen Yannan didn't move, Wen Li drew her sword and pointed it at him: "Are you going to get lost or not!"

Shen Yannan stared at Wen Li without moving, tears welling up in his round eyes.

Wen Li was at a loss; she hadn't even hit him yet!

"Why are you crying! If you cry again, I'll kill you! You..."

His eyes were big and round, and teary. Wen Li couldn't stand it. She turned to leave, but her clothes were pulled back.

"Wen Li, can I be your friend?"

Wen Li stopped in her tracks. She felt she should maturely retort, "You don't deserve it," and then turn and leave. But she didn't; she hesitated.

Will anyone really become her friend?

He was just trying to use her abilities to protect him! Wen Li, don't fall for it, or you'll become a laughingstock again!

“My name is Shen Yannan. I am the eldest prince of the Great Jin Dynasty, but my birth mother is of lowly birth. No one likes me, and no one wants to be my friend. Wen Li, I know you. You are very capable. I want to be your friend.”

Shen Yannan's voice was broken and intermittent, filled with pleading.

Wen Li didn't turn around to look at him. After a while, she continued talking to herself. In fact, it had been a long time since anyone had spoken properly to her.

"They say the Jiang family caused the seal of Guigu to loosen, releasing the demons inside. So now that the demons are harming people, the blame should be placed entirely on the Jiang family. Now that the Jiang family has been wiped out, I am the only one who still has the blood of the Jiang family, so I was born with a lot of sins. Standing with me will be despised by the world."

After Wen Li finished speaking, she turned to leave, but Shen Yannan suddenly ran up to her and blocked her way.

"The world has never pitied me, but I am not afraid to stand with you. Besides, what does the Jiang family's crime have to do with you? Wen Li, you are innocent."

Wen Li's eyes welled up with tears. After a long while, she looked at Shen Yannan and said nonchalantly, "Of course! What do those people's deaths have to do with me! Let me tell you, I'm very capable. They hate me because they're blind! Humph!"

After speaking, Wen Li bypassed Shen Yannan and ran away, looking somewhat like she was fleeing in panic.

From that day on, Shen Yannan became Wen Li's shadow. Wen Li couldn't shake him off, and eventually accepted his companionship.