Chapter 118: The Master Brought a Woman Home!
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"Senior Sister, the Master is back!"
Ye Qinghan was currently curled up resting on Master's bed—her unique way of recharging. But now that they were traveling, she hadn't smelled Master's scent for days.
Therefore, after instructing Li Shiyu to set up a barrier, she moved into Su Cheng's room. As a reward, she even granted special permission for Shiyu to stay in the Master's room as well.
Li Shiyao hadn't thought that far, though. She simply didn't want to sleep alone.
Hearing her master return, Ye Qinghan scrambled off the bed and hurriedly tidied up the master's bedding…
"Huh? Really?"
"It's true!"
Li Shiyao also rushed over to help her senior sister. She didn't understand—Li Shiyao thought she'd only messed up the Master's bedding. Surely the Master wouldn't be angry?
But her senior sister must have her reasons. Perhaps the master was the type who valued bedding neatness?
The two frantically finished tidying up and were just about to dash away when Su Cheng's hand already rested on the doorknob…
Too late. Ye Qinghan grabbed Li Shiyao by the scruff of her neck, yanking her to her knees before the door. They pretended to be there to greet the master.
Su Cheng opened the door to find the two kneeling there, looking utterly bewildered…
"Trouble again?"
Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao exchanged a glance. Seeing the poor girl about to confess, Ye Qinghan quickly beat her to the punch!
"Upon learning of the master's return, Qinghan came to prepare the room for you."
"How thoughtful…"
Before he could finish, Ye Qinghan slowly rose with a stern expression…
All formalities were forgotten in that moment: "Master, who is this? Why haven't you introduced Qinghan?"
Though she addressed him as Master, her eyes were fixed intently on Yu Lan standing behind Su Cheng.
She walked straight past her master to Yu Lan, adopting the haughty demeanor befitting a Su family daughter-in-law. Ye Qinghan was no pushover. She couldn't care less whether he was a Dragon King or a Bug King—anyone who dared covet her master was dead meat!
"Qinghan, Qinghan…"
Yu Lan smiled. Even a fool could tell Su Cheng was no match for this vixen.
"My name is Yu Lan. You may call me…"
"I know you. Dragon King, huh? Nothing special."
She promptly turned her head, nuzzling close to her master. Her little nose darted about, circling and sniffing…
Something was off. Had Master been prepared all along? Though there was a faint scent of smoke, it couldn't completely mask the lingering body fragrance after lovemaking.
Master's body carried the scent of a wicked dragon!
Li Shiyao saw it! Senior Sister denied it last time!
"Sixth Elder was right—Senior Sister is sniffing around!"
Ye Qinghan tilted her head and shot Li Shiyu a glare so fierce it nearly scared the wits out of her! Li Shiyu immediately covered her pink lips with her small hands, too terrified to utter another word!
Yu Lan chuckled softly, choosing silence as she watched how Su Cheng would handle this. Though she didn't think Ye Qinghan was a bad child, certain matters were best left to her husband.
Unless Su Cheng introduced it, she wasn't about to pull out that jade pendant today—even if it meant getting into a fight with Ye Qinghan.
She had no desire to meddle, but she certainly wasn't afraid of trouble!
Ye Qinghan circled around, sniffing the air, then offered an awkward smile. "Master must be weary from your journey. Let Qinghan brew some tea for you!"
【Damn, she's mad…】
【She's definitely furious!】
【Why does Qinghan's smile look so terrifying! Holy crap!】
The room's temperature plummeted to freezing, though that wasn't Ye Qinghan's intention. By the time she realized it, her nose was already pressed against her master's cheek.
Just as she felt herself losing control, she distinctly felt the Lust Suppression Bracelet suppressing her rage!
It felt like she'd been injected with a sedative, forcing her to calm down.
Leaning lightly against the doorframe, Ye Qinghan began her post-mortem analysis!
Now she only regretted that the Liu family had been wiped out too soon. Otherwise, she'd have had a place to vent her anger…
She'd been far too careless! How could she have left her master alone with that woman!
Damn Master!
In what way was Qinghan inferior to her? This little brat, not an ounce of meat on her bones—what was so great about her?
Shiyao was one thing!
What the hell kind of Dragon King dares to compete with her for her master!
"Master Su, your disciple seems to have misunderstood."
Hearing this through the door, Ye Qinghan thought: Misunderstanding my ass! Does he take Qinghan for a fool? The Master's scent—Qinghan would recognize it anywhere!
Before long, Su Cheng came looking for Ye Qinghan, intending to clear things up.
Su Cheng felt it was necessary—there was no point in putting on airs about being a master to a child.
"Qinghan?"
"Hmm? Why has the Master come out?" Ye Qinghan wore a smile, showing no sign of unease whatsoever!
"Qinghan, you misunderstood. That was an elder I invited for Lingxian Hall."
Su Cheng leaned close to Ye Qinghan, as if coaxing a sulking girlfriend.
Ye Qinghan exhaled deeply, meeting Su Cheng's gaze. After a long pause, only four words escaped her lips.
"Qinghan remembers."
Su Cheng knew that even if Ye Qinghan agreed outwardly, she likely couldn't accept this new elder in her heart.
"You don't like her?"
Ye Qinghan stared into Su Cheng's eyes, thinking her master was utterly unfair and shameless!
She also understood that if she said she disliked her, her master would absolutely find a way to drive Yu Lan away.
But that would be pointless. You can't drive away a mouse that keeps sneaking back for scraps.
In the end, it would only put her master in a difficult position—something Ye Qinghan didn't want to see.
"Qinghan will try to accept Elder Yulan. I won't put Master in a difficult position."
【Damn it, I deserve to die! How could I have!】
【Then just stab me with your sword, or I won't be able to sleep tonight!】
With that, Ye Qinghan flashed a smile at Su Cheng before carrying the teapot back to his room.
Upon entering, he found Li Shiyu cradling Yu Lan, smiling cheerfully…
Though Ye Qinghan had somewhat accepted this reality now, seeing Li Shiyu…
That little traitor!
Ye Qinghan placed the teapot on the table, poured a cup for his master, and then spoke slowly.
"Qinghan greets Elder Yu Lan."
Yu Lan was somewhat taken aback. She hadn't prepared to greet him first, but now that Su Cheng had introduced them, she couldn't very well be rude!
Truthfully, Ye Qinghan's attitude had caught her off guard!
In her estimation, avoiding conflict would be the best outcome. Yet this Ye Qinghan proved far more calculating than she'd imagined!
Truly a fox spirit!
"Yu Lan greets the Young Miss. As a direct disciple of the Master, there's no need for formalities."
Ye Qinghan smiled. Just as she thought! This little brat was no pushover!
Ye Qinghan turned to look at Li Shiyu, feeling the room was suddenly too crowded.
"Shiyao, fancy some roujiamo? Master took Senior Sister to try it in the south part of town once—absolutely delicious, incredibly flavorful~"
Li Shiyu seemed to have a switch flipped inside her. She instantly teleported to her senior sister's side, extending her little paw with a look of flattery~
"Senior Sister, Shiyu's pocket money is all gone. Could you spare Shiyu just a little bit?"
Ye Qinghan, acting like some evil capitalist remnant, tossed Shiyao a few silver coins as charity before dismissing her.
"Master! Master! Take Shiyu to buy roujiamo!"
Su Cheng, tugged by Li Shiyu's sleeve, glanced back at Ye Qinghan and Yu Lan in the room with some apprehension. He truly feared the two little creatures might start fighting here…
But Li Shiyu couldn't wait a single second when she heard roujiamo. Su Cheng could only reluctantly leave.
At that moment, Yu Lan found Ye Qinghan utterly adorable. It was no wonder Su Cheng cherished these two disciples so much—both were delightfully unique, each with their own distinct charm.
"Shall we talk?" Ye Qinghan adopted her usual role as the Su family's daughter-in-law, scrutinizing Yu Lan.
Yu Lan smiled faintly: "Talk? Let's talk."
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