Chapter 551: Quenching Thirst
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Early morning. As the first rays of sunlight streamed into Xiao Ai's room, Ye Qinghan slowly opened her eyes…
She felt utterly defiled…
Last night, Lady Gu Ai hadn't treated her like a human at all. Even though they were both girls, the experience had still been utterly degrading…
Gazing at the pink-haired child nestled on her stomach, then glancing at the small garment hanging from the chandelier, Ye Qinghan felt utterly drained of energy. Only then did she remember her hands were still shackled!
It had to be said, women understood women best. Lord Gu Ai knew exactly how to torment someone. That night, she hadn't stopped for a moment, treated like a toy, manipulated and tormented all night long…
While it certainly couldn't compare to the bliss of dual cultivation with her master, it held a unique flavor all its own.
How to describe it?
It didn't fill her hunger, but it quenched her thirst?
Even though last night was pleasurable, she felt even hungrier now. This body craved being filled with love like never before…
One more note on the experience: The effects don't last long. Soon enough, the hunger returns…
"What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing."
"Hehe, stop overthinking it. Xiao Ai never makes mistakes~" Xiao Ai chuckled to herself, wondering if Ye Qinghan was still hoping his master would suddenly roar, "How dare you touch my woman!" and punish Xiao Ai?
Hahaha, just imagining it amused Xiao Ai~
But if Master really did that, it might be even more entertaining! Hahahaha~
"Qinghan isn't stupid. Qinghan was just thinking… it seems like it's been ages since I last saw the Valkyries."
Xiao Ai glanced at Ye Qinghan before speaking up: "Even if you slept with Xiao Ai, that's still something you're not allowed to know. Don't pry."
The whereabouts of the Valkyries were top-secret classified information—Ye Qinghan had heard this long ago.
But Xiao Ai saying this might mean something was up.
Of course, Ye Qinghan wasn't foolish enough to press further. He merely scratched his head with a smile, then began mimicking Li Shiyao's act of feigning ignorance.
When Ye Qinghan returned to Lingxian Hall, Master Su was currently playing games with Li Shiyao.
Following the sound, Ye Qinghan brought Miao Miao and Chu Youwei over to join the fun. Li Shiyao and her master were currently in the main hall.
But upon seeing Ye Qinghan arrive, Su Cheng and Li Shiyao both simultaneously turned to stare at him with wide, innocent expressions, as if they'd been caught red-handed doing something secret!
Su Cheng scratched his head while sipping tea, while Li Shiyao crossed her arms, her gaze drifting toward the ceiling. Ye Qinghan thought to herself, Damn it, Li Shiyao looks just like Su Cheng's biological daughter—even their dumb act is identical. They're clearly hiding something from her!
Ye Qinghan promptly moved closer, resting her small hand on Li Shiyu's shoulder with a cheerful smile.
"Shiyao~ Master~ What are you two talking about?"
Li Shiyu and Su Cheng exchanged a glance, both shaking their heads. "Nothing, nothing at all!"
Ye Qinghan: ??? What are they trying to hide from her?
What business in Lingxian Hall could possibly be off-limits to her?
[Hehe, Shiyu, this task is yours to handle. Whether you succeed or not, well, that's not my problem~]
Just moments ago, Su Cheng had assigned Li Shiyu a mission: to lead Ye Qinghan through the secret realm.
If it were merely a simple dungeon run, it wouldn't pose much difficulty for the two of them. With their cultivation levels, a mere secret realm would likely be cleared in no time!
But as everyone knew, this cultivation trial was specifically designed for Li Shiyu. Naturally, it wouldn't be that simple.
The moment Ye Qinghan stepped into the secret realm, she would fall into a trap!
Ye Qinghan would instantly become a useless shell—all her divine abilities and spells would be disabled, and her physical strength would plummet. In other words, Li Shiyao would have to navigate a secret realm that normally required two people to clear… while dragging along a useless senior sister.
Though this was the plan, Su Cheng didn't present it that way. Instead, he and Li Shiyao resorted to a mix of coaxing and deception…
Half an incense stick ago…
"Shiyao, come here~"
"Hm? Master?"
"Could you do your master a favor?"
"Of course! Shiyu loves her Master and will help with anything!"
The young Li Shiyu clearly hadn't grasped the issue at hand, while Su Cheng had already slowly bared his fangs, digging a trap for her.
"I hear Qinghan always picks on Shiyu and Juer. You two have complained to me about it more than once, haven't you?"
The moment Li Shiyu recalled this, all traces of sleepiness vanished!
Her expression instantly shifted to a battle-ready grimace, brimming with indignation!
"Yes! Master, you don't know—Senior Sister always picks on Shiyu! She relies on the Ling Shuang Sword Technique you taught her, and on the fact that Shiyu and Juer can't beat her, to bully us constantly!"
Li Shiyu looked as if she'd finally found justice, her innocent face shifting between righteous indignation and utter helplessness!
"Your Master believes Shiyu has indeed suffered wrongs."
"Yes, yes! Shiyu has suffered so much injustice!"
"Then how about this—I'll give Shiyu a chance. I promise to help her get her revenge!"
Li Shiyu's eyes widened. Could it be that her master had finally come to her rescue? Had she, Li Shiyu, truly waited for this day?
"Yes!"
The two reached an agreement almost instantly. Hearing her master would avenge her wrongs, Li Shiyu was overjoyed!
Hehe, Shiyao had waited for this day for so long. The senior sister's tyranny was about to come to an end!
Soon, a new queen would ascend the throne of Lingxian Hall—and that queen would be none other than Li Shiyu!
She would monopolize the Master's clothes, not giving a single piece to the eldest senior sister, leaving her with nothing to wash!
She would liberate all the starving little souls, completely lifting the Kitchen Hall's restrictions. Every hungry little one would be able to enter anytime and eat their fill!
This is a small step for the second disciple, but a giant leap for the disciples of Lingxian Hall!
"Master, what should Shiyu do?"
"Nothing at all."
The moment the words fell, both sensed Ye Qinghan's return and immediately pretended nothing had happened.
"Qinghan, a death zone has appeared east of Yuling Mountain. I shall be taking a nap shortly and cannot leave. Would you be willing to handle the death zone for me?"
[Phrased like this, my precious Qinghan will most likely not refuse. In any case, once the two of them enter the death zone, the rest will be easy to handle.]
【This opportunity is also precious for Shiyao. I hope you both seize it well.】
Ye Qinghan had initially intended to play the role of the fox who knows the face but not the heart with her master. Yet upon hearing the latter part, she swiftly realized this was a trial her master had painstakingly arranged for the two of them…
If that was the case, even knowing it was a trap, Ye Qinghan would have no choice but to go.
This was her master's love. She had to taste its saltiness, no matter what. It wouldn't do to disappoint her master's earnest intentions, would it?
"Qinghan will not fail!"
Su Cheng watched Ye Qinghan, her face alight with battle-ready resolve, and smiled helplessly.
[Though it might be a bit unfair to Qinghan, this is also meant to teach Li Shiyao independence and self-reliance. It's a trial for Qinghan as well. Hopefully, both of them will learn something from this.]
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