CHAPTER 162
The Witch's Little Scheme
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Well, this was just great. With Su Muchan hovering nearby, Yu Lan couldn't exactly get all lovey-dovey with Su Cheng.
It wasn't that she feared being discovered—after all, as the Grandmaster of a sect and the head of Lingxian Hall, it wouldn't be fitting to be overly sentimental, right?
Shangguan Rou didn't mind. She'd long noticed Su Muchan's curiosity about Su Cheng. But experience told her…
Curiosity about a man was the prelude to falling for him. Still, she didn't care much about it, as long as she didn't end up entangled with Cheng Liang.
Lu Cheng had found a place to tend to his wounds and had no time to concern himself with Su Cheng's affairs—his own matters were already overwhelming.
Lately, things had taken an unexpected turn. The demonic clan affairs remained unresolved, the Mo Clan in the Eastern Domain had suddenly changed their tune, and now the Northern Domain was stirring with unrest. If all three fronts simultaneously pressured Ling Mountain, the Heavenly Dao Pavilion would find itself in a very difficult position.
With Yu Lan's shrewd maneuvering, those who escaped would undoubtedly spread word of today's events upon their return. By then, the Heavenly Dao Pavilion's standing in the Northern Domain would be…
It must be said, Su Cheng's move to divert the crisis eastward was utterly despicable!
"Master Su, who are we going to kill?"
Su Cheng remained impassive as he handed the red velvet pouch to Yu Lan. Some things only required appearances; he had no intention of truly sparing that hungry little one.
Yu Lan understood perfectly and quietly returned to steal away the half-eaten corpse.
Meanwhile, Su Cheng cast a slightly cautious glance at Su Muchan and replied:
"Miss Muchan, are you trying to stop me?"
"Not at all. I just want to watch the show."
The flying swords never paused. Both men pressed on toward their destination without waiting for Yu Lan. At his speed, he would have arrived long before Su Cheng.
[Does this guy not fear I might kill her too?]
Standing atop their respective flying swords, they gazed at each other without speaking, each lost in their own thoughts.
Truth be told, Su Muchan was gambling—betting that Su Cheng wouldn't kill her. After all, she knew he intended to befriend her, so naturally she had no objections.
Having such a powerful ally as a backup would give her solid backing when she eventually took control of the demon clan.
Even if Su Cheng refused to assist, this connection alone would likely deter anyone from defying her!
Heh heh. And she'd heard Lingxian Hall had few disciples—would she be fortunate enough to join?
If she could join the Lingxian Hall, then even if Su Cheng only bestowed a few magical treasures, she believed she wouldn't be any worse off than Ye Qinghan!
"You're quite bold."
Su Muchan thought to herself, You haven't seen boldness like mine yet~
"Is that so?"
Su Cheng smirked wickedly, adding four more words: "And quite dangerous."
"Is that so? I'll hide behind Master Su. I think that should be quite safe."
【This damn succubus—how come she talks even more cryptically than I do?】
Though Su Muchan had formed an idea, she hadn't yet devised a concrete plan of action.
Her proud figure and beauty seemed to hold little appeal for this man. The tactics that had always worked before were unlikely to succeed now.
After all, Master Su clearly had no shortage of women.
Power held little meaning for him either…
His magical treasures were countless, and his cultivation depth was unfathomable…
"What are you thinking about?"
"I was wondering if an immortal like you truly possesses no desires or needs."
Guiding the conversation with ease, even Master Su wouldn't lie to himself.
【Desire-free? I lack nothing—except money. If only I had money…】
【With money, I could buy my disciples more delicious treats!】
【Once I have money, I'll definitely splurge! No haggling with that old hag at the market! Whatever price she quotes per pound, I'll just slap the cash down on her stall! Scare the wits out of her!】
Su Muchan was stunned. Truth be told, she’d imagined immortals had their own troubles too!
But Master Su's worries were rather niche…
Then why did Master Su refuse Dongfang Jue's request to become his disciple? Dongfang Jue was a veritable little moneybag—who could possibly be richer than her?
"Of course not. I am no immortal. I am no different from you—merely one among the masses."
Su Muchan nodded. If she hadn't known about this uniquely niche worry, she'd never have believed he was just another mortal soul.
"I hear Master Su recently welcomed another direct disciple—the Holy Maiden of Sacred Mountain?"
At the mention of his direct disciple, Su Cheng, who had been lost in dreams of sudden wealth, reluctantly returned to reality. The slight curve of his lips gradually flattened, revealing an expression of helplessness.
"Yes. Shiyao may be a bit playful, but she's pure-hearted and exceptionally gifted. Seeing her sincere desire to study under me, I accepted her."
Su Muchan had met Li Shiyu of Holy Mountain before. She was indeed much as Su Cheng had described.
She wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but she certainly didn't harbor any ill intentions.
What Su Muchan couldn't understand, though, was why Su Cheng had accepted that little airhead Li Shiyu but not Dongfang Jue? Why was that?
No matter how you compared them, Dongfang Jue wasn't inferior, was he?
Hmm… That's not quite right either. Could it be that Master Su preferred those with better figures?
But that didn't make sense either—that Dragon King wasn't exactly…
"Master Su, what do you think of Muchan? Might she have the fortune to become a disciple of Lingxian Hall?"
Su Cheng turned his head, as if searching for some clue within that flawlessly beautiful succubus face.
Alas, after a thorough examination, he found nothing.
【This damn succubus is nothing but trouble. The entire progression of this world hinges on her demonic duo with Ye Qinghan.】
【If we take her in, we'll have our hands full…】
【Ye Qinghan hates humanity because of his mother, but this damn succubus is different—she's pure evil!】
【And look at her attitude—she's not here to apprentice! She clearly wants my life!】
Su Muchan felt a bit miffed. Was the Grandmaster really this afraid of her? She wasn't that bad, was she?
She just wanted a few treasures and to latch onto a powerful ally—was that so strange?
Besides, she was sensible enough to know the Dragon King had already submitted to Lingxian Hall, so she wouldn't even consider the Imperial Weapons!
How sensible of her!
How could anyone speak of a young woman like that?
"Miss Muchan is truly gifted beyond compare, possessing the makings of an Emperor. It's just that my own fortune is too thin and my fate too shallow, isn't it?"
Seeing this, Su Muchan grasped the gist. After testing the waters, she knew what to do next. Even if it didn't work out, it didn't matter—at least she'd drawn closer.
She smiled too, knowing there was no need to force things.
Su Cheng felt he couldn't control her and thought she was wicked, which was why he refused to take her in.
So Su Cheng wanted to be just friends?
"But Miss Muchan, I suspect your journey with me isn't merely for sightseeing."
Su Cheng looked at Su Muchan with a hint of puzzlement. Truthfully, he couldn't fathom this woman's thoughts.
Su Muchan was just like his two disciples—utterly inscrutable.
People had long warned Su Cheng to stop trying to read women's minds, but he often couldn't resist testing his guesses—only to be proven wrong every single time.
Su Cheng believed that if Su Muchan wasn't foolish, she wouldn't want to antagonize the Lingxian Hall.
Human behavior patterns were simple. Most actions were driven by the pursuit of gain, even if that gain was merely physical or mental pleasure.
The same logic applied perfectly to Li Shiyao. Just as she often acted coy with Qinghan to get pocket money or something she desired,
But Su Cheng couldn't fathom what benefit following him held for Su Muchan.
"Mu Chan has wandered the world alone for so long, utterly without support. Naturally she seeks to latch onto someone powerful, to find a place of refuge, wouldn't you say?"
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