Chapter 93: The Naturally Alluring One
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Su Cheng heard this!
You're absolutely right, Sister Wenwen! As long as you don't kick me out, it's all good!
"Sis Wenwen, where are we going?"
Su Cheng was being held by two people, and the sword hanging at his waist had been taken. But Su Cheng didn't mind—it wasn't exactly a treasure anyway.
Wenwen remained silent as they walked. After a while, they seemed to have reached Wenwen's territory, where she finally set Su Cheng down.
"Sis Wenwen, can you help me?"
Su Cheng wore an earnest expression, his demeanor tinged with humility.
Truthfully, the Demon Clan didn't care for men like this. They preferred the domineering, overbearing type.
Yet at this moment, Wenwen shared Ye Qinghan's thoughts—this expression on Su Cheng's face seemed somehow acceptable.
Wasn't it a kind of manliness to lower his stance and demeanor for his disciple?
"Why should I help you? The King won't give you the time of day, and I probably can't help you either."
Wenwen was starting to feel confused about herself. Normally, when humans saw her, even if they didn't cry out in terror fearing she'd eat them, they'd still put on a brave face, ready to face their fate…
But this Su Cheng? He acted like he was returning home, as if they were old acquaintances?
He did look rather handsome, though…
Su Cheng was in a situation where he couldn't refuse. Wenwen sensed something was off, but she didn't bite the hand that fed her. Besides, Su Cheng hadn't wronged her.
"My disciple possesses only the mind of a nine-year-old child—kind and innocent, never harboring ill will toward others. Yet fate has been cruel, and Heaven itself refuses to spare this child."
For some reason, Wenwen felt Su Cheng wasn't lying. Though her rational mind told her that humans were utterly untrustworthy—nothing but deceitful liars!
Yet she sensed Su Cheng’s sincerity. His disciple truly was pitiful.
"I couldn't bear to see this child suffer so much, so I took her as my disciple, intending to protect her. Little did I know that the one who had set their sights on her was a powerful demonic cultivator. I was no match for that demonic cultivator, so I had no choice but to seek out the Dragon King."
By the time Wenwen realized she'd said too much, it was too late: "Is that… really how it happened?"
Ye Qinghan was even more bewildered! What kind of plot twist was this?
Her master was pursuing another demon? He hadn't even pursued her! This wasn't fair!
Li Shiyao listened silently. Though she'd just insisted on helping, now she only silently etched her master's features deeper into her mind.
Master had traveled thousands of miles to seek aid here, all for her sake.
Was that her senior sister and the demonic cultivator Master spoke of truly that formidable? So formidable that even Master had to seek aid from others?
Li Shiyao couldn't fathom anyone in this world being more divine than her master. How could that be possible?
But upon reflection, her master must have her reasons for acting this way.
Earlier, Ye Qinghan had explained the sect's rules to her: a master's orders must not be disobeyed, unless accompanied by a senior sister.
Master acted with wisdom; she only needed to obey. She would follow Master's instructions, gradually understanding what she didn't grasp through execution.
After the martial arts contest, Li Shiyao had become even more convinced of this truth.
Su Cheng's words, sounding like both a whinge and flattery, reached her ears once more: "Indeed, if the Dragon King would deign to assist us, surely there must be a way to deal with that heretic cultivator."
Wenwen scrutinized Su Cheng once more: "But I've only met His Majesty twice. He spends most of his time in seclusion, scarcely concerning himself with worldly affairs."
Su Cheng wasn't surprised by this—he'd known it all along. But it didn't matter. Even if he didn't come, the Dragon King would be summoned by Cheng Liang. That would happen after Li Shiyu was captured, though.
Having come, he was prepared for rejection. Yet, drawing parallels to the legendary three visits to the thatched cottage, Su Cheng didn't mind making multiple attempts.
In Su Cheng's impression, the Dragon King was far more reasonable than Ye Qinghan—at least she was someone who understood logic. Su Cheng believed that if he could appeal to her reason and appeal to her emotions, the Dragon King should be willing to help him.
"I think you should go back and find another way. Even if you see the Dragon King, she won't help you."
Wenwen had no heart to be difficult with the pitiful Su Cheng before her. Not only could she not let him in, but even if she did, given the Queen's temperament, she would never help a man she had never met.
"Even if we were teacher and student for but a day, I vow to protect her safety. Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I won't give up. Sister Wenwen, if you refuse to help me, please don't make things difficult for me. Thank you."
With that, Su Cheng turned and walked away, heading into the mountains on his own.
His snow-white robe, untouched by worldly dust, seemed to radiate noble pride. His figure carried a touch of carefree elegance. With a flick of his wrist, the long sword that had been taken from him reappeared in his hand. Su Cheng fastened it to his waist.
"What is your name?"
Wenwen watched the man's retreating figure, thinking how fortunate that disciple must be to have such a master and such a master's guidance.
"Su Cheng, head of Lingxian Hall."
Ye Qinghan glanced at Su Cheng, then at Wenwen, who stood frozen in place…
Master really is a bad man who leaves his mark everywhere!
"Wenwen, have you lost your mind? Are you really going to let him in?"
The male tiger demon, who had appeared out of nowhere, immediately demanded, convinced Wenwen had lost her mind! How could she do such a thing? Was she out of her mind?
"You gave her the pass token?"
"No, but I don't think that thing would work on him anyway."
"I don't even recognize you anymore. What the hell is wrong with you?"
"You're asking for a beating, aren't you!"
Before long, Su Cheng found himself surrounded, wielding his long sword in a chaotic melee against enemies swarming the mountainside.
That’s what Su Cheng had imagined, but reality was brutal. He was cut down in no time…
"Senior Sister!"
Li Shiyao watched her master surrounded by grunts, struck repeatedly, her heart wrenching. All this was for her sake!
But Ye Qinghan remained completely unfazed, even tempted to quip, "Didn't this guy want to kill our master back then?"
"What's the rush? Isn't she fine?" Ye Qinghan knew full well that although her master hadn't yet reached Foundation Establishment, she was protected by countless magical treasures.
Ordinary foot soldiers couldn't harm Su Cheng. Even when struck by a sword on the shoulder just now, Su Cheng barely felt it—like someone had merely pressed down on his shoulder. Though the force was strong, it didn't hurt.
Though not overwhelmingly strong, Su Cheng couldn't withstand their sheer numbers!
Over thirty men, each with a menacing look on their face and wielding a broad-bladed knife!
Su Cheng inwardly realized this was bad. Though protected by his magical treasures, he wasn't invincible. He couldn't withstand a relentless barrage of blows!
"Breaking Army Sword Formation!"
In an instant, the long swords rose into the air before crashing down heavily. However, they only managed to severely wound a single foot soldier. Beyond that, they merely kicked up a cloud of dust that resembled a smoke bomb.
Su Cheng saw his chance. Twisting and dodging, he found a vantage point and roared!
"You really think I'm some nameless nobody? You're pushing me, aren't you? I'm unleashing my ultimate move!"
With that, Su Cheng dramatically channeled his qi. The foot soldiers froze in shock. They'd heard rumors that Su Cheng was the leader of some sect—could he actually possess genuine skill?
Now enveloped in swirling dust, the surging qi around him was no mere show. The soldiers scrambled to prepare their defenses!
"Thunderous Crescent Slash!"
At those words, Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao both widened their eyes in shock!
Their master had another ultimate move!
The second ultimate move after Snowflake Rebound!
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