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“I am not anyone’s replacement, nor anyone’s tool. I am Wang Dong’er. I am just Wang Dong’er!”

Wang Dong’er shouted.

She was unwilling, she refused to accept it.

She was an independent, conscious, living person.

Not some so-called God King’s daughter’s substitute.

She had her thoughts and her own will; she would never accept such a fate.

Everything about her was not just some illusion, let alone a tool for some God King’s selfish desires.

She was herself—just Wang Dong’er.

Wang Dong’er was filled with grief and anger, an indescribable sense of sorrow and desolation in her heart.

So, her whole life had been arranged for her.

Her supposedly happy family, and her doting uncles, were all fake.

They didn’t love her; they loved Tang Wutong, the God King’s daughter.

And she was merely a new consciousness born after the God King’s daughter’s spirit was split.

Her existence was for sacrifice, to eventually vanish without a trace.

Anyone who learned their whole existence was superfluous, manipulated from beginning to end, would break down.

It was perfectly normal for Wang Dong’er to think this way.

The scenes before her continued; Wang Dong’er’s face was pale, but she gritted her teeth and kept watching.

On the screen, a pink-blue-haired Wang Dong looked proud, staring straight at Su Yu.

“Living with me is fine, but I have a few conditions. First, no bringing strangers home. Second, don’t walk around shirtless in the dorm and annoy people…”

Watching the scene where she first met Su Yu, Wang Dong’er’s dazed eyes flickered with a bit of spirit.

She watched as Wang Dong and Su Yu sparred for the first time.

“Young people are great—fall asleep the moment they hit the pillow.”

On the screen, Su Yu easily floored Wang Dong, picked her up, and carried her away.

“Bad guy!”

Wang Dong’er murmured, but a trace of fondness appeared in her eyes.

Yes, this was exactly how she and Su Yu first met.

They fought before becoming friends; their fate began just like this.

But then she thought about how this so-called fate had been manipulated from behind the scenes, and her once-warm heart turned cold.

No matter how sweet her feelings with Su Yu, in the end, it was all like flowers in a mirror, the moon in the water—just an illusion.

She would end up with nothing, becoming Tang San’s tool to restrain Su Yu.

Thinking of what happened to Huo Yuhao before, Wang Dong’er felt extreme disgust and resistance.

She would rather die than become Su Yu’s shackle.

With these bleak thoughts, Wang Dong’er continued to watch.

As time went on, scenes of Su Yu interacting with Gu Yuena appeared.

At that time, Su Yu was in the bathroom, seemingly absorbing some energy, and the Golden Dragon Spear appeared in his hand. Gu Yuena showed up, and the topic turned to her.

“What, Su Yu knew my identity?”

Wang Dong’er was shocked for the first time.

Before, she’d seen Huo Yuhao being toyed with by the God King like a dog, led around at will.

But Su Yu had seen through her background at a glance?

From Su Yu’s words, she could tell he knew a lot and was extremely wary of the God Realm and a certain God King.

Wang Dong’er was confused. Why did Su Yu know all this?

And if Su Yu knew her identity, why did he still fall in love with her?

 Was he just playing along? Was his love just an act?

Wang Dong’er couldn’t help but overthink it, especially now, after everything she’d seen.

Her family, her uncles—everything had betrayed her.

Everyone knew everything; only she was the fool.

She loved Su Yu deeply, so she was even more prone to wild thoughts.

She couldn't bear that kind of blow.

She couldn’t imagine—if Su Yu was only faking it too, what value did her life have?

She really would be nothing but a joke.

Fortunately, Su Yu didn’t let her down.

At the end of the first year, Su Yu went to the Far North to get his fourth soul ring.

The Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong, appeared; the Ice God Palace came into play.

After returning to the Sun Moon, things changed.

From the selection trials to the first Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, then back to Sun Moon, her changing identity to join Shrek Academy as Wang Dong’er…

Her relationship with Su Yu gradually changed.

She saw the journey of Su Yu’s emotions.

From friendship to fondness, to love.

Everything was so real; that feeling was not fake.

Su Yu’s love for her was real.

“Tang San is Tang San. Dong’er is Dong’er. They are not the same.”

The scene progressed to her bringing Su Yu to the Clear Sky Sect, finally revealing her identity.

Su Yu’s conversation with the Ice God was also heard by Wang Dong’er.

Su Yu, always proud, actually begged someone for the first time—for the Ice God to break Tang San’s mark on her.

At that moment, Wang Dong’er couldn’t hold it in any longer. Tears streaked down her cheeks.

So that’s why Su Yu’s assessment involved her.

It was what he and the Ice God had negotiated.

After all the blows, Wang Dong’er finally, at this moment, felt warm inside.

She didn’t have anything after all—at least Su Yu’s feelings were real.

The scene continued: the second Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, returning to the Ice God Palace… and then it stopped.

It had only reached the present, but Wang Dong’er knew that what Su Yu would face in the future would be extremely dangerous.

Since the God-King could toy with Huo Yuhao, he’d never let Su Yu go.

Whether in terms of fate, potential, or anything else.

Su Yu surpassed Huo Yuhao in every way.

The God King would never let Su Yu go.

And Su Yu, inheritor of the Ice God, reincarnation of the Dragon God, would never surrender.

There was bound to be a battle between Su Yu and Tang San.

It seemed like the time for her to make a choice had come.

But did she need to choose?

No—she wouldn’t hesitate at all.

The God King saw her as a tool, but to Su Yu, she was his Dong’er.

Everyone loved Tang Wutong, but Su Yu loved Wang Dong’er.

And she would never allow Su Yu to meet the same end as Huo Yuhao in the original timeline.

Maybe Tang San and this body shared blood, but so what?

 A so-called father she’d never met, who only schemed against her—how could he compare to her beloved?

 Not to mention, Tang Wutong was Tang San’s real daughter.

She was Wang Dong’er, not Tang Wutong.

In Tang San’s eyes, she was redundant—someone who had to disappear.

But she had someone she loved; she didn’t want to vanish.

She wanted to live, to live well, not to be a sacrifice.

With a flash of determination in her eyes, Wang Dong’er wiped away her tears and said calmly, “You brought me here, and deliberately showed me all this. You must have your own reasons.”

“So, aren’t you going to show yourself?”

This couldn’t be Su Yu’s doing—she was sure of that.

So, there must be some mysterious force behind this.

She didn’t believe for a second that she would have such a dream for no reason.

“I’ve always been here. You just haven’t been able to detect me.”

A faint male voice sounded, calm, yet with an indescribable pride.

It was a kind of low-key arrogance.

Wang Dong’er frowned. If she couldn’t detect him, fine—but even Su Yu and the Ice God hadn’t noticed? That was frightening.

If someone like that wanted to harm Su Yu, he’d be a million times more dangerous than Tang San.

Wang Dong’er immediately said sternly, “I don’t care what you’re planning. I’ll never let you hurt Xiao Su. Give up on that idea.”

“Heh~”

A soft laugh came from the void, carrying a subtle meaning.

“That Su Yu has good taste. Wang Dong’er is indeed much more likable than Tang Wutong.”

“Little girl, relax. In the vast heavens, there are very, very few people this sovereign would bother with.”

“If you must ask why, let’s just call it fun. After all, when I was growing up, I never met this little guy.”

“When I did discover him, he was already beneath my notice.”

“Letting this guy go up against him… might amuse me.”

Wang Dong’er was shocked by this person’s attitude—so wild, so unbelievable.

“Who are you?”

Wang Dong’er asked.

“Just think of me as a guest among the clouds, a kindhearted person above the nine heavens, ha ha~”

With a light laugh, Wang Dong’er suddenly woke up.

She sat up, wiping sweat from her forehead.

Everything from the dream was so vivid.

“Was… was that all real?”

She muttered, then suddenly noticed something on her bedside—a jade bottle that hadn’t been there before.

Under the bottle was a note and a jade slip.

Wang Dong’er quickly picked them up and saw a line of small characters:

[“Yi Shi Dan, eighth-grade pill, little girl—just consider it a snack.”]

[“Great Wilderness Heaven-Imprisoning Finger: five fingers move the world, poking people feels great.”]

[“Oh, and don’t give it to that little lover of yours. He needs a little pressure.”]

“This… this isn’t a dream.”

Holding the real pill in her hand, Wang Dong’er instantly perked up.

It was real, not a dream.

Could it be that everything in the dream was real?

Wang Dong’er’s expression turned grim. That meant she and Su Yu now both faced a crisis from Tang San.

And that was an enemy on the level of a God King—there was no room for carelessness.

“Great Wilderness Heaven-Imprisoning Finger?”

Wang Dong’er picked up the jade slip and pressed it to her forehead. Instantly, an earth-shaking finger technique flooded her mind.

Her eyes widened in shock. “Such… such a powerful technique!”

She felt this finger technique was even more powerful than Su Yu’s Ice God secret arts.

“Not allowed to teach Su Yu?”

“Hmph, I’ll teach him anyway.”

“Ow~”

The moment she muttered this, her head suddenly hurt, as if someone had knocked her.

“He’s always watching…”

Wang Dong’er muttered, not daring to babble anymore.

Such a mysterious person was best not mentioned—far too dangerous.

She just felt a little sorry for Su Yu—such a good skill, but she couldn’t teach him.

Wang Dong’er’s first thought was to give the pill and technique to Su Yu, but the person had blocked that path.

“It’s not like I can use it—I’m only a Soul Emperor…”

She muttered, shaking the jade bottle.

She didn’t know what kind of pill this Yi Shi Dan was, but since she couldn’t give it to Su Yu, she could only eat it herself.

She swallowed it in one gulp and smacked her lips. “Doesn’t taste like anything.”

Soon, the medicine took effect, and Wang Dong’er drifted off to sleep.

…

The Next Day

In Wang Dong’er’s quarters, Su Yu appeared.

He had come to discuss the seventh trial with her since this one was made for her.

Before starting the trial, Su Yu felt it was necessary to tell Wang Dong’er some things.

Some things couldn’t be hidden from her forever; she had a right to know.

Arriving at her quarters, it was quiet inside.

“Still not up?”

Su Yu checked the time; the sun was already high.

“This girl…”

He entered, shaking his head at the sight of Wang Dong’er sprawled out on the bed, still fast asleep.

“Dong’er, wake up!”

Su Yu gently pinched her cheek. Wang Dong’er rolled over, drowsily opening her eyes.

“Mm… Xiao Su…”

She was still half asleep, mumbling.

“Lazy girl, still sleeping? The sun’s already up.”

Su Yu sent a chill through her; Wang Dong’er shivered and instantly woke up.

“Freezing me again, Xiao Su, I’ll fight you…”

She dove into Su Yu’s arms, flailing playfully.

As they fooled around, Wang Dong’er suddenly hugged Su Yu tightly, burying her head in his chest.

Soon Su Yu felt wetness on his chest and was startled.

He quickly lifted her face—her eyes were red, tears welling up.

“Dong’er, what’s wrong? Who bullied you?”

Su Yu frowned, his gaze turning cold.

This was the Ice God Palace—who’d dare disrespect Wang Dong’er?

It shouldn’t be possible.

“It’s nothing.”

Wang Dong’er shook her head, thinking of last night’s dream, hugging Su Yu even tighter, as if wanting to merge into him.

“Su Yu, it’s so good to have you.”

She murmured from her heart, tears in her eyes.

“You silly butterfly… why are you suddenly so sentimental?”

Su Yu patted her head, smiling.

“Su Yu, don’t leave me, okay?”

Wang Dong’er looked up at him, like a puppy afraid of being abandoned, pitiful and pleading.

Su Yu chuckled, cupping her cheeks. “Silly girl, I’ll never leave you.”

Wang Dong’er, teary-eyed, lifted her head and pressed her lips to his.

A moment later, Su Yu leaned back, “Did you brush your teeth before kissing?”

“So much nonsense!”

Wang Dong’er fiercely retorted, then kissed him even harder.

PS: Best girl behavior, Dong'er!