CHAPTER 230
Played Like a Dog
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Li Shiyu was now wrapped around Bai Tao’s waist, having downed over a dozen cups of ceremonial wine!
Her spirits soaring, she undid the buttons at her chest, lifted the wine jar, and prepared to treat Su Cheng to a special performance!
Of course, Li Shiyu was merely feeling warm—she unbuttoned her outer robe. Otherwise, Su Cheng and Shi Mingyi would have had to excuse themselves halfway through their meal!
Shi Mingyi had initially wanted to say, "This is in front of your master! How dare you be so disrespectful?"
But Shi Mingyi glanced around. The sisters of Lingxian Hall not only didn't stop her, they actually cheered her on!
"Shiyao's drinking prowess is astonishing! Senior Sister underestimated her!"
"Second Sister, do a spin!"
"Hehe, Second Young Miss is truly adorable~"
As for Bai Tao, she was currently pinned under Li Shiyu's arm with a chokehold, able only to smile helplessly.
Su Cheng felt the same way. If Shiyu enjoyed a drink or two, so be it. After all, she was his second disciple. She'd already consumed quite a bit of the Spirit Pool Hall's elixir—what harm could a little wine do?
Watch as Li Shiyu, with great boldness, gripped the wine jar—as large as a teapot—with both hands and hoisted it up!
She abruptly stood up, tilted her head back, and emptied the entire jar…
…then proceeded to splash it all over her face…
Needless to say, this wasn't some beer bottle. With such a wide mouth, before Shiyu could even open hers, it splashed all over her…
"Hmm… The books say heroes drink like this, right?"
With a flick of his wrist, Li Shiyu’s alcohol-soaked clothes dried in an instant!
It wasn't that he feared Shiyao catching a chill—the real reason was that the sight of a beautiful woman drenched in water triggered a spell-piercing effect for Su Cheng!
What kind of figure did Li Shiyu have?
It was perfection beyond the skill of any sculptor, a form no master painter could capture. Now, that celestial gown, dampened by wine, perfectly outlined a figure capable of instantly captivating any man!
Such a naturally gifted, divine physique—Su Cheng dared not linger his gaze, lest he slip up!
Su Cheng smiled: "Shiyu, you're too kind~"
[Indeed thoughtful—a wet beauty? One more second… and it'd explode…]
Ye Qinghan thought, Holy crap?
Li Shiyu, your senior sister has you wrapped around her finger, and you're trying to throw her under the bus!
Ye Qinghan thought, this guy is getting smarter by the minute—dangerous!
Who's to say she didn't do that on purpose just now!
Could she afford to lose?
She couldn't afford to lose even a bit!
"Since that's the case, how about Qinghan performs a dance for the Master? I've recently learned a new routine…"
【There's absolutely no need, Qinghan. Your master's health is declining day by day!】
"Qinghan, your master isn't skilled at…"
Su Cheng didn't intend to let Ye Qinghan finish, nor did Ye Qinghan plan to give her master a chance to refuse!
She was a fox spirit!
When it came to seducing men, could she possibly lose?
Impossible!
"Master, Qinghan has been preparing this dance for quite some time~"
As the words fell, she glanced sideways at Xu Zhanfeng, who was reaching for food with his chopsticks. Xu Zhanfeng nodded eagerly!
"Indeed, indeed! The First Lady has been preparing for ages. I'll go call someone to play music for her right away~"
Shi Mingyi was quite the savvy one. The moment Ye Qinghan spoke, he claimed he had matters to attend to and excused himself…
"Yes, yes! Shiyu wants to watch too!"
"Yes, yes! Jue'er wants to see it too!"
"Yes, yes! Master… Alright, then I shall watch. But since I know nothing of music or dance, I shan't offer any critique…"
Fine wine and beautiful women, animated expressions, and a world of luxury and excess.
When Su Cheng saw Ye Qinghan remove the Lust-Suppressing Bracelet from his wrist, he realized this was going to be a tough battle!
But now, even if he wanted to run, he couldn't escape!
There was only one door in the room, and it was right behind Ye Qinghan…
【A beast-eared maiden dances—who could resist?】
【A fair maiden's form, smooth as cream, / A sword at her waist to slay the fool~】
【Though no head falls before your eyes, she drains your very marrow in secret!】
Her slender waist like a deadly scimitar, her jade arms like snares of a trap, her eyes soul-stealing, her red lips beckoning.
As Ye Qinghan's power grew stronger, Su Cheng felt increasingly powerless…
The Frost-Piercing Sword and Desire-Severing Bracelet lay beside Su Cheng. Without the suppression of these divine artifacts, her innate allure seemed capable of piercing through one's very being. This overwhelming urge now compelled Su Cheng to resort to divine arts to suppress his desires!
Yet Ye Qinghan had only recently made his breakthrough to the early Gold Core stage, while Li Shiyao had just entered the late Foundation Establishment stage.
[She had only just formed her Golden Core, and already this innate allure was becoming impossible to suppress with reason alone!]
If Qinghan truly ascended to immortality, without the Lust-Severing Bracelet, wouldn't she treat him like a dog to play with…
Ye Qinghan had intended to inform her Master of her Golden Core Breakthrough during the final match of the Ling Mountain Tournament. Little did she know her Master already knew!
But… Master… being toyed with like a dog…
How exactly?
Hehe, don't worry, Master~
How could Qinghan bear to do that?
But Qinghan was more than willing to be her master's…
As the song ended, the reluctant Dongfang Jue and Yu Lan also showcased their talents. Su Cheng, as their undisputed leader, rewarded each of them in turn!
Even Li Shiyao, who failed to complete her spin, received a reward from the Master. Yu Lan, however, declined hers—she planned to ask Su Cheng for hers privately later that night!
After all, she could tell that Master Su had just been thoroughly bullied by the First Disciple~
But the consolation would have to wait until nightfall~
But as they say, one trouble barely subsides before another arises. Before the victory banquet for the Northern Domain campaign could conclude, a new, terrifying threat had already arrived at their doorstep!
Bai Tao pulled Li Shiyu's head out of the large wine vat with a helpless expression, gripping her by the hair to prevent her from drowning.
Li Shiyao drifted off, slumped against her chair in a drunken stupor. Dongfang Jue, who'd also had his fill, was fast asleep beside her.
Shi Mingyi, needing to attend to other matters, departed first.
Inside the room, Ye Qinghan continued to clink glasses with Su Cheng and converse cheerfully with Yu Lan.
"When I saw Elder Yu Lan bound in the Master's bedroom, I didn't know what to do!"
"Heh, is there any chance the young lady could help untie Yu Lan?"
"Impossible. What if Master was punishing Elder Yu Lan? That would have been meddling on my part!"
"Um, Qinghan…" Su Cheng couldn't get a word in edgewise beside them—after all, it wasn't even dark yet!
"Besides, Elder Yu Lan seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself. How could Qinghan dare to interfere?"
"Young Miss, please don't mock Yu Lan…"
Before Yu Lan could finish speaking, the heavy wooden door swung open. Standing outside was a woman with silvery-white hair!
The three women inside instantly fixed their gaze on this white-haired woman at the doorway.
She wore a black formal gown, her figure only slightly less striking than Li Shiyao's.
With her high heels tapping softly on the expensive carpet, the woman stepped into the room.
Her appearance was truly remarkable—even among the beauties of Lingxian Hall, she stood out without a hint of inferiority!
As golden light flooded their pupils and divine arts swirled around them, Ye Qinghan and Yu Lan both frowned. Ye Qinghan had even taken the Ling Shuang Sword from Su Cheng's side without anyone noticing.
Su Cheng naturally noticed Ye Qinghan and Yu Lan's movements. He swiftly grabbed both of their wrists, holding them firmly to signal them not to make any rash moves.
However, after the golden pupils swept around the room, it casually bowed to Su Cheng.
"Greetings, Your Excellency. Your survival is rather disappointing."
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