The Disciples I Raised Are All Villains – Chapter 288

“I shall forgive you,” Qin Gou said calmly, waving his sleeve.
Charm Bug breathed a sigh of relief, carefully holding the tulip with her small hands. She sniffed it, then turned to Qin Gou with a charming, pitiable smile.
Qin Gou knew that look, filled with heartfelt affection.
He wondered if this captivating gaze was merely a trick of the Heartstriker Snake Woman clan. Regardless, it convinced him that Charm Bug was already deeply interested in the Second Prince, Mo Yu.
This was a godsend, making his plan to turn Charm Bug against Mo Yu much simpler. Mo Yu had promised to protect him in the Abyss, a pledge he had kept. Unbeknownst to Mo Yu, he had already greatly assisted Qin Gou.
“Charm Bug, when did you join the Abyss Palace?” Qin Gou began with pleasantries.
“Only a few months ago… it was also my first time interacting with His Highness the Second Prince, which is why I was so agitated earlier,” Charm Bug replied, a hint of sorrow in her bright eyes.
So, she wasn’t an old member of the Abyss Palace, explaining why Kong Ling hadn’t met her before.
Qin Gou continued, “You’re from the Heartstriker Snake Woman clan, aren’t you? How many of your people are in the Abyss Palace, or are you the only one?”
Charm Bug’s gaze inexplicably dimmed, her sorrow unknown.
“The Heartstriker Snake Woman tribes are located in remote areas. Indeed, I am the only one in the Abyss Palace now.”
Qin Gou smiled radiantly. Without hesitation, he said gently, “I’ve heard that after reaching adulthood, women of the Heartstriker Snake Woman clan eagerly seek a suitable man to devote themselves to, living in harmony. Tell me, Charm Bug, what do you think of me?”
“What did you say?!” Charm Bug’s face changed dramatically, as if she had witnessed the most horrifying sight in the world. She recoiled in panic, her voice trembling, “Your Highness the Second Prince, please don’t tease me. How can this be? This is truly… a sin.”
Not only Charm Bug was startled, but Qin Gou was also taken aback by her extreme reaction.
“Why are you so afraid, Charm Bug? Do you have some unspeakable difficulty? You can tell me, and I will surely help you resolve it.” Qin Gou approached her, his tone domineering. “No one in this world can trouble me, Mo Yu, or the woman I desire.”
“Stop talking nonsense, I don’t want to hear it!” Charm Bug shivered, her eyes filled with terror. “No one is threatening me. I just want to make it absolutely clear to His Highness the Second Prince that it’s impossible between Charm Bug and you.”
“Born of the Heartstriker Snake Woman clan, it is my destiny to belong to a man in this life, but it will never be you, Your Highness the Second Prince!”
Charm Bug’s firm declaration bewildered Qin Gou, even finding it somewhat amusing. “Girl, you’re being so dramatic. But a person’s eyes and subconscious actions don’t lie. I don’t know if someone is threatening you or if there’s another reason, but the unusual fervor and adoring gaze you’ve shown me throughout prove that you do have a place for me, Mo Yu, in your heart! Or are you playing hard to get? There’s no need for that.”
“Who are you calling ‘girl’?” Charm Bug gritted her teeth, her clear, bright eyes filled with sorrow and hesitation. “Some things cannot be spoken of directly, lest they bring about a death sentence and danger upon you.”
“So, I guessed right? You are indeed afraid of something! But with my status, can’t I resolve this trouble for you? Could it be that the root of your fear is the Demon Emperor?!” Qin Gou asked intently.
Charm Bug sighed, nodding helplessly.
“Do you truly have no feelings for me at all?” Qin Gou asked again.
Charm Bug met his gaze with gentle affection, “I love you dearly, but it is absolutely impossible for us.”
“So, another pitiful soul threatened by the Demon Emperor,” Qin Gou suddenly realized. He reached out and grasped Charm Bug’s arm.
Charm Bug panicked, “What do you want to do?”
“Don’t be afraid,” Qin Gou’s tone became even gentler. “I just want to know if the Demon Emperor did anything excessive to you.”
Upon hearing this, Charm Bug opened her mouth, her eyes instantly misted over. With red eyes, she managed a mournful smile, “It was very excessive, very cruel. Cruel beyond anyone’s imagination.”
“Then perhaps you don’t know, I also hate the Demon Emperor.” As he spoke, Qin Gou pulled Charm Bug’s arm, drawing her soft body into his embrace.
This time, as if stunned by Qin Gou’s words, Charm Bug didn’t have time to react.
“Did you… find something out?” Charm Bug asked.
Qin Gou smiled warmly, “I know many things, but I don’t know which one you’re asking about. However, I want to tell you, we’ve been on the same side from the beginning. Even if you do nothing, the Demon Emperor won’t let me off easily.”
“Tell me, what did the Demon Emperor do to you?” Charm Bug’s emotions became more agitated.
“He verbally and physically abused someone I cherish and then cruelly took her away,” Qin Gou’s eyes sharpened like blades.
Tears streamed down Charm Bug’s cheeks. She sobbed uncontrollably, appearing deeply moved.
“Therefore, fear is useless. It’s better to resist together, even if it means utter destruction! Charm Bug, would you dare to be with me?” Qin Gou held her tighter, his embrace genuine. He decided that if Charm Bug agreed to help him, he would reveal the truth, despite the risk of complications. He couldn’t bear to inflict further harm on this pitiable girl.
“You… why are you still saying this to me? Didn’t I clearly reject you, Your Highness the Second Prince?” Charm Bug exclaimed in disbelief.
Qin Gou gritted his teeth. “Do you think my current sincerity isn’t enough? Fine, I will prove it to you again.” With that, Qin Gou lowered his head and kissed Charm Bug’s hair.
This allowed him to play the part of infatuated Mo Yu without being overly disrespectful, as demons were generally more open than humans.
However, to Qin Gou’s utter shock, Charm Bug screamed and struggled at this moment, even using her spiritual power to push him away forcefully.
“Mo Yu, you’ve disappointed me so much! Why have you become like this? Look at yourself, do you still seem like a normal person? A woman has desperately rejected you! How can you be so shameless and persistent?!” Charm Bug shrieked hysterically, her eyes burning with anger.
Caught off guard and nearly stumbling, Qin Gou was speechless. “Are you going to curse me more?”
“The most infuriating thing is that you tried to kiss me by force! Who taught you this? Mo Yu, how could you be so lecherous and ungrateful? You’re worse than a beast!” Charm Bug unleashed a barrage of accusations.
How pitiful. What had the Demon Emperor done to make Charm Bug say such harsh words to the one she loved?
Qin Gou looked at Charm Bug with pity and said calmly, “Alright, I, Mo Yu, am listening. Curse me more if you wish.”
“I… I can’t take it anymore! Do you know how much I sacrificed just to see you again? I never expected you to be turned into this by that beast, Mo Qingyang!”
Charm Bug thrust out her small hand, pointing at Qin Gou, and commanded in a stern, unyielding tone, “You unfilial son, kneel down!”