Chapter 519: Starting Today, Be a Good Master
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The disciples' little meeting had barely begun when Li Shiyu had already polished off an entire pot.
Her gaze fell upon Dongfang Jue's chest, and she froze for a moment, thinking, Could it be this fast?
But once she understood, she clapped her hands cheerfully and said.
"Jue'er, your poison is gone! No wonder you weren't afraid—you must have realized this spirit liquid could purge impurities from the body, and naturally, it can also detoxify!"
Dongfang Jue didn't register it at first—after all, Li Shiyao often said strange things.
But when his gaze fell upon his chest, he was utterly dumbfounded!
Gone!
Gone!
Her courage and confidence had vanished!
Vanished without a trace!
Dongfang Jue, witnessing this, couldn't help but cry out in shock, as if bitten by a snake!
"Ah! My…"
Dongfang Jue glanced around at the surrounding gazes, then fixed his eyes on Miaomiao.
Seeing this, Miaomiao quickly chimed in alongside Li Shiyao!
"Yes, yes! Third Senior Sister is so amazing! Miao Miao even said it would take days to neutralize the poison, but who knew Senior Sister had already figured out a solution! Miao Miao is in awe!"
Chu Youwei had long noticed Dongfang Jue's physical changes, but seeing Ye Qinghan's expression of relishing the spectacle, she guessed the situation roughly~
The two exchanged a glance, and Chu Youwei chuckled inwardly. Ye Qinghan clearly knew the effects of this spirit essence all along, but had deliberately kept it from her.
If not for the restrictions of Lingxian Hall, Dongfang Jue would have used Earth Escape Technique to flee!
She was the daughter of the Human Emperor!
How could anyone endure such utter humiliation?
At that moment, Dongfang Jue felt the mortal realm was no longer a place for her…
"It's all gone…"
But Dongfang Jue was powerless. Within the Spirit Pool Hall, she could only bully Miaomiao. The rest? She couldn't defeat any of them…
"Actually, I think it looks much better now. Too big just isn't pretty~" Ye Qinghan seemed in a particularly good mood today, likely because her master had fed her well, keeping her smiling cheerfully the entire time.
"Shiyao agrees with Senior Sister. Juer looks much prettier this way!"
"Miaomiao agrees with both senior sisters—Senior Sister Jue is already beautiful just the way she is!"
Miaomiao dared not say she wasn't beautiful now. Judging by Dongfang Jue's expression, she looked like she could eat her alive!
At times like this, whatever Second Senior Sister said, just parrot it back!
One wrong word, and even if death was spared, punishment would be inevitable!
Truth be told, Dongfang Jue was crying…
Her eyes were brimming with tears, though none spilled over…
Seeing this, Ye Qinghan wisely kept quiet. Li Shiyao seemed to catch on too—maybe Jue'er just liked big breasts?
But isn't that something only boys like? Huh… If that's the case, then Jue'er counts as a boy too…
Then she'd be Shiyu's junior disciple?
Regardless, Shiyuo fell silent. After all, Dongfang Jue was crying from frustration…
"Alright, alright. Later, I'll teach you a transformation technique. I found it in a secret realm in the Northern Domain—left behind by ancient Demon Clan cultivators. They say it can evade the divine sense of most people."
This instantly silenced the child. Dongfang Jue immediately leaned in: "Senior Sister, what kind of technique is it? Is it more powerful than the one Master taught us?"
Ye Qinghan scratched her head. "Are you drunk? What cultivation technique could possibly surpass the one our Master taught us?"
"This cultivation technique I found in the secret realm is said to have been practiced by a great ancient fox demon. Even if one hasn't yet attained the ability to transform, this technique's divine power allows one to take human form without revealing any flaws."
"While it might fool most, if you think your little tricks could deceive our Master, you're being downright foolish."
After Ye Qinghan's words, Dongfang Jue felt considerably better. Besides, what other choice did she have?
Truthfully, it would have been easier to remain utterly destitute. But now that she'd tasted this flavor…
As the saying goes, it's easier to rise from poverty than to fall from wealth. Having tasted the sweetness, Dongfang Jue had already mapped out her plan to seduce her master. But now that her trial period was ending…
How could she possibly give it up?
"You can just come to my room for it later. Senior Sister, you're naturally alluring—you don't need this thing."
Back then, Ye Qinghan had selected a few supernatural abilities from this cultivation technique to practice, merely thinking it would add some variety to her games with her master. After all, what if her master grew bored?
As for herself, she had no interest in such things whatsoever.
"Let's get down to business. Master might actually be serious this time. My sister's in for some good fortune."
"I reckon even if Master truly intends to impart immortal arts, it won't last long. Given Master's stature, it's unthinkable for them to linger around us day after day."
"In the end, it all comes down to our own talents. Learning more skills won't just repay the Master's kindness in recognizing us—it'll also pave our own paths forward."
"I'm sure everyone has their own thoughts about what happened today. Honestly, I was just a bit reluctant to part with the Ling Frost Sword at the time. But now I realize Master acts according to His own wisdom. We shouldn't speculate wildly."
"Our usual playful antics are fine, but for now, let's settle down. Put aside our frivolity and focus our minds on cultivation."
"I have a premonition that after receiving our master's personal guidance, the true path to immortality lies ahead. But by then, we'll have to rely solely on ourselves."
Hearing Ye Qinghan's words, each of them had already formed their own plans.
"Thank you, Senior Sister." Miaomiao spoke first. She knew the eldest senior sister could be unreasonable, but then again, Lingxian Hall wasn't exactly a place for reason either.
Master before disciple—everything must prioritize the Master. Ye Qinghan had always adhered to this principle.
At her core, Ye Qinghan wasn't a bad person. At least, upon learning it was Ye Qinghan who had handed her the sword, Miao Miao found herself harboring a hint of goodwill toward this fox-like senior sister.
Hearing this, Li Shiyu and Dongfang Jue also spoke up, sharing their perspectives.
"Senior Sister, with everyone together, Shiyu isn't afraid of hardship at all."
"Exactly! And it might not even be hardship. Though we don't know what Master is thinking, I'm sure it's something important. Master isn't the type to let us suffer or be wronged."
Miaomiao nodded in agreement, adding her own thoughts.
"Perhaps Master is contemplating matters concerning the Deadlands? Lately, the black mist has been spreading more intensely. Many in the Eastern and Southern Regions have been forced to leave their homes and relocate to safer areas."
"The Immortal Alliance doesn't seem to have any solutions either. They've been fighting over territory, but with little to show for it."
Dongfang Jue nodded, his brow slightly furrowed. "I think that's very likely."
The disciples chatted back and forth, and time passed quickly. After taking a bath and changing clothes, they headed to the courtyard to continue their discussion.
Early the next morning, Su Cheng rose. With no one disturbing his rest for once, it felt like a rare day off.
Truthfully, whether he rested or not made little difference—it was merely a habit.
"I suppose I'm half a cultivator now, right?"
Su Cheng murmured to himself. He washed his face and glanced at the breakfast Xiao Ai had prepared for him on the table.
"I'm not hungry. Can't eat much today."
Xiao Ai nodded, then turned and sat down at Su Cheng's desk, busying herself.
Su Cheng had no intention of interfering with Xiao Ai's work. He extended his divine sense to cover the entire Lingxian Hall and soon discovered five little figures standing in a row within the grand hall.
Su Cheng thought this attitude was quite good. Being eager to learn was naturally a positive thing.
Starting today, he would be a good master.
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