Chapter 258: Shiyu's Tea!
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"Hey? No, no, no! Don't get mad, sis! I just didn't want you to get jealous, that's why I didn't say it straight out."
Li Shiyu stared at her like she was an idiot. Jealous?
"Jealous? Why would I be jealous?"
Dongfang Jue was also a bit confused!
"If Master liked someone else, wouldn't Senior Sister feel sad and jealous?"
At this remark, Li Shiyu’s expression visibly darkened, her mood visibly souring!
"Shiyao knows why Master hasn't mentioned taking disciples to this day."
Dongfang Jue was also quite surprised, thinking to himself that building a good relationship with Li Shiyu was indeed the right move!
But when Li Shiyu said this, she seemed a bit upset. Had he said something wrong?
"Why?"
Li Shiyu stared at Dongfang Jue for a moment, as if giving him a chance to explain, or perhaps choosing her words carefully.
After a long pause, she sighed, her face filled with disappointment.
"Because in Shiyu's eyes, you're not just any junior sister."
Shiyao wasn't stupid. She was smarter than anyone. Though she had the innocent face of a devoted wife, her sensitive heart couldn't help but understand.
It was her master and senior sister who taught her to share. She was willing to share with her senior sister and master. As a junior sister, she was also willing to share this love with her junior sister.
On the day of initiation, Senior Sister had demonstrated this through action. Even when the Master bestowed a treasure upon her, Senior Sister refused to accept it, even returning the bracelet to her.
In Lingxian Hall, there was no need for such overthinking, for everyone around her was trustworthy and kind.
There was no need for duplicity, no need for petty schemes.
Dongfang Jue was dumbfounded, a feeling akin to walking into an ambush welling up inside him!
It felt like she'd miscalculated a move, leaving her thinking: Damn it, I deserve to die!
[System, checking Master Su's favorability…]
【Master Su's Affinity: 79.2%】
[Checking Master Su's Affection Level for Li Shiyao.]
【Master Su's Affection for Li Shiyu: 99.99999999999999999999%】
No need to guess…
【Checking Master Su's affection value for Li Shiyao…】
【Forget it, I won't look…】
"Shiyao, it's not like that. Jue'er didn't mean it that way…"
Dongfang Jue hurriedly grabbed Li Shiyu's hand, as if wanting to share something intimate.
"Senior Sister, listen to me! I truly didn't mean it that way. Of course I consider Shiyu a dear sister!"
Li Shiyu's face was etched with suspicion as she slowly asked, "Really?"
Dongfang Jue patted his nonexistent chest solemnly: "Of course! Jue'er likes Senior Sister! I might have overthought things, but I absolutely never meant to treat Shiyu as an outsider!"
Li Shiyu slowly composed herself, her expression turning serious. Then, she flashed a smile reminiscent of Ye Qinghan's.
That smile startled Dongfang Jue. Truthfully, Li Shiyao now truly bore Ye Qinghan's shadow!
That arrogance and disdain—Li Shiyu had mastered it to perfection, surpassing even the original!
Compared to Ye Qinghan, Li Shiyu seemed to possess an innate, full-throttle sense of mockery, like a crooked-mouthed dragon king, heh~
"Shiyao knew her junior sister was clever."
Huh? Dongfang Jue thought to himself, This is truly the end!
Smart? What was smart about this?
"No, Senior Sister, please let Jue explain…"
"Shiyao can help you, really. But it's not enough for Shiyao to know that Jue'er isn't a bad kid. The important thing is for Master to know, right?"
Dongfang Jue thought, This bitch is digging another pit for me!
This Li Shiyu!
She's definitely Lingxian Hall's resident genius!
No contest!
She was seriously starting to doubt things now!
From meeting Ye Qinghan to becoming his second direct disciple, plus that sleeping arrangement scheme from a few days ago!
Could it be that she orchestrated it all?
It was all so seamless!
Honestly, anyone else would've fallen right into Li Shiyao's trap!
"No, Senior Sister, Jue'er didn't mean it that way. Jue'er isn't putting on a show, and wouldn't dare to put on a show for Master!"
"Senior Sister, believe me, I'm completely sincere!"
Having spent years navigating the imperial court, Dongfang Jue knew better than to fall for such tricks. Even if no one dared sabotage the Princess of the Northern Frontier, she was no fool—she'd seen enough to recognize the trap.
Wasn't Li Shiyao clearly digging a pit for her to fall into?
Accepting help would only confirm she had ulterior motives, wouldn't it?
Li Shiyao wore an expression of surprise, though it was unclear what exactly had startled her.
"Did Shiyu say something wrong again? Shiyu knows Jue'er is a good sister, and Shiyu likes Jue'er sister too~"
Li Shiyao froze for a second before quickly reverting to her usual innocent, dazed expression.
"Shiyao is so clueless. Shiyao doesn't quite understand what sister means. But since junior sister had a baby, could Shiyao have a bite?"
"Hehe, with Juer's cultivation level, her child probably won't be as good as Shiyu's. It likely won't taste very good."
Truthfully, Ye Qinghan never imagined how long Li Shiyu would remember her offhand remark.
In truth, even before giving birth to her own child, Li Shiyu had been wondering what her senior sister's child would taste like…
But all that happened over a thousand years later. Back then, Li Shiyu nearly got dragged outside and chopped up by Ye Qinghan for trying to steal a baby…
"Senior Sister, I shan't disturb you further. I'll go play now."
With that, Dongfang Jue turned and headed toward the Spirit Pool Hall, leaving Li Shiyao alone, watching her departing figure with a faint smile.
"Junior Sister~ You really are quite interesting~"
Meanwhile, Cang Jue was still seething with anger!
What kind of mess is this?!
She was now in a no-win situation!
Trapped within Lingxian Hall, nearly all the magical artifacts she used to contact Ling Mountain had malfunctioned. Every means of communication was blocked!
If she returned now, how could she explain herself to Ling Mountain? Say she was no match for Su Cheng? Who would believe that?
But if she didn't return, wouldn't she be humiliated here day after day?
It's only been half a day, and she's already been hung up and beaten!
If this continues, she fears she won't even be able to leave!
Her fist slammed hard onto the table, sending the teacup beside it flying backward in a somersault!
"Su Cheng, I won't let you off the hook!"
"I will expose every last one of your secrets to the world!"
With that, he refilled the teacup and downed it in one gulp!
Though it had grown cold.
she wasn't particularly eager for hot tea anyway!
"What kind of tea is this? It's actually quite good…"
The flavor was unique. While tea comes in a hundred varieties, none she had ever tasted could compare to this!
This is what tea should be like!
What was that horse piss I drank before?
Could this be the legendary Supreme Enlightenment Tea? Does Master Su usually drink tea this exquisite?
For some reason, Su Cheng's persona had already solidified into that of a demon in his mind!
So many treasures—how many souls must he have claimed to amass such riches?
Meanwhile, Li Shiyao was also planning to deal with the strange tea her master hadn't touched—the kind that makes you fall for Shiyao after just one sip~
She thought she'd warm it up later and ask her master if she was thirsty~
But when she pushed open the door, she was stunned!
Her "Drink This and Fall for Shiyu Tea"!
Had been stolen and drunk by some little thief!
Without a moment's hesitation, she instantly vanished!
Cangjue only saw a figure flash by at lightning speed, kicking up dust as it carried off the teapot!
Then came a loud cry!
"Ah! Shiyu's tea!"
Following the cry, he saw Li Shiyu staring blankly at the now-empty teapot, on the verge of tears!
This broke Li Shiyu's heart!
After all, she only had this one small packet!
It would've been fine if you'd just had one cup, but you wicked elder drank the whole thing!
What was Shiyu supposed to offer her master now?
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