Chapter 466: Ice Element
============================================================
Her delicate frame was gently laid upon the soft bed. Ye Qinghan instinctively rubbed the Lust-Suppressing Bracelet on her wrist—it would hinder her performance tonight.
Removing the chastity bracelet, she then shed the cloak wrapped around her body. Her originally black hair emerged, its color fading as white fox ears appeared.
She was, after all, a white fox. Like Ye He, possessing snow-white hair was hardly surprising.
Ye Qinghan now possessed three tails, though they weren't as thick and bushy as Xun Ye's or Ye He's. They resembled white foxtail grass—long and slender, not plump and rounded.
Lying on the bed now, Ye Qinghan resembled a delicious little cake. Yet what caught Su Cheng's attention was something else entirely.
[This is…]
【Did Xiao Ai give the authority to Qinghan?】
【Why did Xiao Ai never mention this to me?】
As Ye Qinghan leaned forward, the earring—which appeared to be worth a fortune—peeked out from her hair, finally coming into Su Cheng's view.
The gem, which should have been transparent, sparkled like a diamond. Its pale purple hue was achieved by deliberately coloring the setting, which reflected the soft violet light.
A silver-white filigree pistil cradled the gem, while tendrils twisted into blades piercing through the crescent-shaped stigma—all bathed in that pale purple moonlight.
This was the coming-of-age gift Xun Ye had given to Xiao Ai, presented without even consulting Su Cheng, to a girl who had been nearly crippled at the time.
This was the authority of guardianship, known as Clear Moon.
And now, Xiao Ai's sole remaining authority was Xun Ye's original power—Moon Grasp, the authority to execute.
It was the love Xun Ye cherished as his own, his final act of guardianship for this child.
And now, this authority had been bestowed by Xiao Ai upon Ye Qinghan.
What did this signify?
【Should I pretend not to see? Or should I ask Xiao Ai?】
【What does this mean? Is this for my benefit?】
To be honest, when Ye Qinghan realized this, he was completely bewildered.
Authority…
Is it the kind of power Shangguan Rou wields? That must be pretty formidable, right?
How powerful?
Ye Qinghan didn't know. But if she possessed it, could she too protect her master like Lord Gu Ai?
If love is the answer, how should one ask to be worthy of such love?
"Qinghan, do you like it when your master chokes you?"
Her dazed eyes pressed against the rosy flush on her cheeks, seeming both defiant and submissive~
His thin lips parted slightly, the corners of his fangs grazing the lower half of his crimson lips—a tease, or perhaps an answer.
【My precious Qinghan, how did you become…】
"Master…"
"I know everything. If you can't take it anymore, remember to speak up."
"Qinghan wore the socks Master likes today~"
"I do like them very much. Qinghan, you're so thoughtful~"
Not every clash lasts long. For the strong, even minor skirmishes can be intense.
Even a duel between just two individuals could spark intense clashes!
Wetlands, rainforests—Ye Qinghan and Su Cheng could adapt to any combat environment. This naturally included the kitchen hall, the storeroom, and even returning to nature, where Ye Qinghan felt right at home.
In weapon selection, the two showed little difference, both favoring powerful tools.
However, Ye Qinghan's tactics leaned toward passivity, often employing a strategy of retreating to advance. While seemingly riddled with openings, Su Cheng would frequently slip into the traps Ye Qinghan had set, getting locked down by him!
Just moments ago, midway through their clash, Ye Qinghan feigned defeat, luring Su Cheng straight into the kitchen hall!
The moment Su Cheng entered, he sensed trouble. This area was dangerously close to Shi Yao's quarters. If their fight grew too intense, it could endanger the innocent Shi Yao!
But Ye Qinghan had already scouted the terrain. Perched atop the stove, she exploited the height difference to swiftly subdue Su Cheng…
Ye Qinghan was a girl adept at accumulating experience in combat. With the lessons learned from their previous two encounters, she had already identified her master's weaknesses and was prepared to utterly defeat Su Cheng today!
Even now, with her vision obscured by Su Cheng's magical artifact, it did not hinder her precision in locating her target!
Without hesitation, Ye Qinghan seized the opportunity and unleashed the ultimate technique she had mastered through combat!
Frost Piercing Array Breaker!
Su Cheng, who had just been preparing to unleash the Falling Meteor of Mount Tai, was utterly shocked upon witnessing this, inwardly realizing the dire situation!
At that moment, Su Cheng felt an icy chill seep into his very bones. He could only secretly summon his inner strength to counter this overwhelming cold!
Ye Qinghan had come prepared—how could she let Su Cheng escape?
Spotting Su Cheng's retreating intent, she seized the chance. With her hands bound by the magical artifact, she clamped down on Su Cheng's neck and unleashed a furious flurry of strikes!
The outcome was now decided. Su Cheng could not escape the clutches of defeat. The battle was over!
Before long, Ye Qinghan claimed victory in this battle, winning a point back for the sisters of Lingxian Hall!
This was a small step for Ye Qinghan, but a giant leap for all the sisters!
Yet Ye Qinghan had ultimately been overconfident. Just as she basked in her triumph, preparing to tear off the magical artifact binding her eyes to savor Su Cheng's defeated expression…
Su Cheng spoke…
"Remember? Look at you panting. If your master could still fight, would you dare come at me again?"
"Uh… wait, Master! Let Qinghan rest… ah!"
The young disciple was, after all, still young.
And a master is still a master. By the time sunlight streamed through the window onto Ye Qinghan, her master had already brought her breakfast.
"Qinghan, get up and eat something."
Ye Qinghan squirmed around in bed like a maggot, whining, "Mmm~ No way, Qinghan wants to sleep a little longer…"
"Qinghan, you're becoming more and more undisciplined. Get up quickly. Your master has tasks to assign you."
At that moment, He Guang and Hui were already waiting at the door for Ye Qinghan to rise.
Su Cheng had no choice but to call He Guang and Hui inside as well…
"Lord Qinghan, it's time for us to depart."
It was rare for He Guang to be so formal, clearly indicating that Ye Qinghan had truly earned the respect of this group of Valkyries.
Hearing this, Ye Qinghan startled awake in his bed!
"Huh? Sister Heguang, why are you here?"
"Lord Gu Ai's orders. Today's mission is to be carried out alongside Lord Qinghan. This is also the will of the Supreme One—that dog-jumping bastard…"
Qinghan had been promoted, but Su Cheng seemed to have changed his title again…
"Heguang, not a single kind word comes out of your mouth…" Su Cheng was utterly speechless, as if Ye Qinghan had desecrated Heguang's ancestral graves.
Heguang turned her dryly handsome Valkyrie form and replied coldly.
"Kind words depend on who they're for, Your Excellency. What pleasantries would you like to hear?"
Su Cheng spread his hands. "Fine, fine. I can't handle you, okay?"
He then turned to Qinghan: "It's really nothing serious this time. Just let them show you around. Don't feel pressured."
Ye Qinghan looked skeptical. "Master, won't they drag Qinghan out of Lingxian Hall and start beating her up?"
"No, the Northern Realm has a deadly zone. Go with them to observe and learn."
Your main task is to follow their commands and learn how to handle situations."
============================================================