Chapter 245: Engraved Ahead~
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"Eh? That's not what I meant! Shiyu, don't cry!"
Oriental Jue and Su Muchan exchanged glances next door. Su Muchan chimed in.
"That move was absolutely brilliant! Why didn't I think of that?"
Dongfang Jue sighed. "Miss Muchan, you're overthinking it."
Su Muchan gave Dongfang Jue a cold shoulder bump. "You mean it was just a coincidence? But wouldn't that be a bit too coincidental?"
Using retreat as an advance, everyone was caught in the scheme without realizing it, puppets led by the nose by "Dumb Yao." You must understand! Everything up until that very moment might have been just the setup!
【Master, you truly despise Shiyao!】
In just a few words, she had left Master Su speechless, caught between a rock and a hard place!
If he agreed, and Shiyu came to sleep with him every night, his word was law—how could he go back on his promise?
But to refuse… well, Master Su knew full well he could never utter such words.
You call this blatant scheme a coincidence?
Hmph, do you believe it?
Heh, are such coincidences rare?
Dongfang Jue seemed to see her former self reflected in Su Muchan, though Su Muchan still differed somewhat from her past self.
"Some things depend on who does them and how, don't they? Precisely because Second Senior Sister is so pure-hearted, Master finds it difficult. If it were you or me, it wouldn't work."
Yeah, reason?
You want to reason with Li Shiyu?
Can't you see the sheer magnitude of Li Shiyao's stubbornness? Shiyao won't listen! Shiyao has her own grand principles!
"Shiyao isn't a child anymore. Doesn't she understand the distinction between men and women? How could she share a bed with her master?"
Li Shiyu blinked her big eyes, tilting her head—clearly an easy mark!
"This senior sister said it: Lingxian Hall's Second Disciple Code of Conduct, Rule Two—no sleeping with strange men."
Su Cheng nodded. While he hadn't heard of any specific code of conduct, the part about not sleeping with strange men—that made perfect sense!
"Hmm, since Shiyu knows this, why didn't you follow it?"
"Shiyao isn't being casual. Besides, Master isn't a stranger. Senior Sister has already borne Master's child. Shiyao wants to have a baby to eat too~"
[Wait a minute…]
【Is that even right?】
[As for eating children, I won't address that now. How dare you slander your master, Shiyu?]
"No, no! Shiyu, I never bore a child with Qinghan! And eating children is forbidden! Regardless of whether Shiyu acts recklessly or whether the man is unfamiliar, you must never sleep with men!"
"I think Master just doesn't want to sleep with Shiyu! Master, I really washed myself clean!"
As she spoke, Li Shiyu rolled up her sleeves, revealing her flushed forearms as if to prove her purity…
At this point, Su Cheng understood—his second disciple simply wouldn't listen to reason.
Seeing Li Shiyu's pitifully aggrieved expression, Su Cheng knew he had to choose his words carefully. Matters like this required gradual progress; he could only slowly help her understand.
This incident also served as a wake-up call for Su Cheng. He must engrave a spatial anchor point on Shiyu's body as soon as possible. Only then could he ensure she wouldn't encounter such danger again!
"Shiyao, your master…"
【Damn it, how do I say this? That your master wants to carve some words into your back?】
Li Shiyu’s mood lifted considerably upon hearing her master agree to sleep with her. Though his words were vague, she knew he was just being shy!
"Hm? Is something wrong, Master?"
"Yes. To protect you, Shiyu, I wish to imprint a divine power upon your body. This way, I can safeguard you."
【That should be fine, right?】
Li Shiyu heard this!
Oh my, that one!
"Master! Is it that engraving?" Li Shiyu was thrilled. When her senior sister mentioned it last time, she'd been so envious! "Shiyu saw the one on Senior Sister's back. She said only Master's most cherished disciple could possess it!"
【Ugh… That Qinghan fellow really is putting me on the spot…】
"Do you like it, Shiyu?"
Su Cheng felt a bit unreal. Was this right? He'd spent ages trying to figure out how to explain it to this kid!
After all, this second disciple had a sharp tongue and a mind full of wild ideas. If she asked some strange, out-of-the-blue questions, he truly wouldn't know how to answer…
"Mm! Shiyu wants it too! But Shiyu didn't dare say anything, thinking only the eldest senior sister could have it."
【Huh?】
【If I hadn't feared you might object, I would have carved it for you long ago!】
"How could that be? Both Shiyu and Qinghan are my direct disciples. How could I possibly show favoritism?"
While Su Cheng spoke, Li Shiyu impatiently began stripping off her clothes…
【Whoa, whoa, whoa! There's no need to be in such a hurry!】
【Give your master a moment to prepare mentally!】
"Ahem, Shiyu, once you're ready, just lie down on the nearby couch."
Su Cheng instinctively turned his back—not out of curiosity, but because his health was fragile.
Ye Qinghan was a 【Magic Assassin】, but this Li Shiyu was a 【Magic Core】! For a squishy like him, this was deadly!
His magic resistance? Against Li Shiyu, it was utterly worthless!
What about remaining unmoved by temptation? What about standing firm as a mountain? What about choosing just one sip from three thousand rivers?
All bullshit!
That's because you haven't seen Li Shiyao's scoop!
Forget Su Cheng being squishy—even a tank couldn't survive Li Shiyao's full combo!
"Master, Shiyu is ready!"
The moment Su Cheng turned around, Li Shiyao delivered a combo right to his face!
"Wait, Shiyu, no need to take off your skirt… put it back on…"
"Senior Sister said she's just carved like this. Is it because Shiyu's figure isn't good?"
"Shiyao, listen…"
It wasn't that Su Cheng was taciturn; the truth was, he simply couldn't win an argument against Li Shiyu!
That little mouth could tear him to shreds with a single sentence!
"Master, Shiyu is dressed~"
Su Cheng turned around once more…
"Shiyao, turn over. Your master needs to… imprint a divine technique on your back…"
"Master, can you engrave it on the front? If it's on my back, won't anyone be able to see it?"
Uh… Who exactly do you want to show it to?
"Shiyao, give your Master two pills of your Quick-Acting Fox-Saving Pills…"
Front? Just say you want me dead already!
Why all this fancy nonsense?
"Please, Master? Shiyu begs you~"
"Please, please~"
"Master is the best! Master~"
Six…
Su Cheng now realized that without Ye Qinghan, Lingxian Hall truly couldn't handle this magic core…
Su Muchan pondered for a long while. What did "magic core" mean? Was Ye Qinghan a magic assassin?
But she did grasp the concept of engraving!
It meant that only disciples Su Cheng favored would have a [Spatial Anchor] imprinted upon them!
With this, no matter where Li Shiyu was, Su Cheng could appear instantly to protect her!
So Li Shiyao never had one before either? It seemed the Master's wife had mentioned this too!
It seemed mere apprenticeship wasn't enough—this was the true proof of earning Su Cheng's favor!
No wonder Ye Qinghan feared nothing—even facing the master's wife alone, she showed no trace of fear. So this was the source of Ye Qinghan's confidence!
If her life is ever in danger, Su Cheng will instantly appear by her side and slaughter every single person who dares to bully her!
The plan has changed…
Inside the room: "Did Shiyu misunderstand something? Are you trying to show off the engraving your master gave you to others?"
"Senior Sister said it! This is proof of Master's love for Shiyu!"
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