Chapter 279: Change
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"Is the world where Master's wife lives the Immortal Realm? Could it be that everyone there is an immortal? Is the battle Amber joined an immortal war?"
Beyond that, Ye Qinghan couldn't fathom any other scenario…
But if that were truly the case, one against four thousand?
Even Ye Qinghan, with the innate treasure and cultivation techniques bestowed by his master, could only crush opponents of equal rank.
For an ordinary person, such a feat would be unimaginable!
Yet she accomplished what others dared not even dream of!
Not only did Amber break free from the encirclement, she actually repelled seventeen assaults?
Repelling seventeen assaults is one thing—let's say you're clever enough to stall for time!
But annihilating over 1,700 enemies? Isn't that a bit exaggerated?
Huh?
Ye Qinghan thought to himself… Lord Gu Ai, you're wasting your time going after Amber! Give her a little more time, and who knows—she might wipe out the entire enemy force…
"Heh, I know you think it's exaggerated. Maybe you're thinking, 'Exhausted to death, right?'"
Xiao Ai didn't continue. Truthfully, among the incredible tales she knew, this one wasn't particularly remarkable.
Compared to the terrifying feats of the Godslayer King, Amber's accomplishments were merely kindergarten level.
But given Xiao Ai's humble nature, she'd never brag about Ye Qinghan's achievements to Ye Qinghan. Her awesomeness didn't need proof—her mere presence was proof enough.
Xiao Ai's medals of honor could fill a storage room, yet the only thing ever displayed on her desk was a photo with that great being.
The moment Ye Qinghan's gaze fell upon that photo, it would be a lie to say he wasn't astonished. Now, asking why the two Immortal Lords doted on Li Shiyao so excessively seemed utterly pointless.
Could two people in this world be so strikingly alike?
Like twin sisters, differing only in hairstyle—Li Shiyao wore big waves, and so did the woman in the photo.
Both possessed the same golden hair color, both had curves in all the right places, and both were fair-skinned beauties.
The woman in the photo wore a doctor-like white coat over a military uniform identical to Xiao Ai's.
But that uniform, like Li Shiyu's Pikachu, had clearly seen better days!
The woman couldn't be called kind-eyed, but if you called her the sister of a vixen, she did bear a certain resemblance!
That aura of superiority, as if she were carved from the same mold as the other woman, was suffocating.
That noblewoman was equally beautiful, a beauty that rivaled anyone's. Even with his innate charm, Ye Qinghan sensed a threat.
Had this woman lived, no man could have refused her advances.
Thankfully, she was dead.
Yet it was also a pity—she still lived on in the hearts of his master and mistress.
It was as if struck by lightning, as if his meridians had suddenly opened. Ye Qinghan instantly recalled the tenderness of his master that Jue'er had spoken of.
The love she possessed was something the woman in this photograph had never known.
That day, Ye Qinghan and Xiao Ai chatted for so long that Ye Qinghan forgot she had come out to buy groceries. Still, she knew her master wouldn't blame her.
Escorted by Amber, Ye Qinghan was brought back to Nanding City. Sitting in a private room at the restaurant, her mind raced with thoughts.
"Hehe, Qinghan will also become the most outstanding disciple. She will be rich enough to rival a nation! She will be all-powerful!"
"Qinghan will make Master unable to live without Qinghan~"
"Master must love Qinghan, must be utterly helpless without Qinghan~"
"Senior Sister! How dare you say Master is incapable!"
Ye Qinghan paid it little mind, glancing sideways at the source of the voice. Dongfang Jue stood right beside her!
Dongfang Jue wore silver armor over a crimson skirt, her ponytail standing tall. A mischievous grin spread across her face, as if she'd caught her senior sister off guard~
"I didn't!"
"Jue'er heard it—Senior Sister said the Master is useless!"
Ye Qinghan didn't seem to care.
"Speaking of which… what are you doing here?"
"Jue'er followed Senior Sister out and ran into that Ku Mu fellow. He just said a few words and left."
Ye Qinghan thought to herself, So this guy has been waiting here for her all along?
"Where's the Immortal Sovereign? Jue'er saw him go in, but why hasn't he come out?"
Ye Qinghan pursed her lips. "Master Sister's cultivation is beyond what you or I could ever hope to comprehend."
"Oh right, Senior Sister! Jue'er caught a spy!"
Dongfang Jue spoke, clapping her hands like a kidnapper ready to exchange hostages~
As if responding to a signal, two burly armored guards escorted a woman forward!
These were Dongfang Jue's personal guards—Ye Qinghan could tell by their attire.
"Jue'er, it's me! I'm Su Muchan! I'm not a spy! I just came for tea—I didn't mean to eavesdrop!"
Su Muchan's hands were bound behind her back. Her previously cheerful expression froze when she saw Ye Qinghan!
"Ye Qinghan?"
Ye Qinghan was the one who seemed surprised. Why did this guy look so taken aback at seeing her?
Hadn't he followed her here?
"Jue'er, you may go back. Senior Sister will speak with her for a moment."
Ye Qinghan waved her hand, signaling the two guards and Dongfang Jue to withdraw. Only then did she step forward to untie Su Muchan.
"There. Finish this cup of tea and head back soon."
Ye Qinghan casually pushed the teacup toward Su Muchan before sitting down, seemingly unconcerned.
"Don't you have anything to say?"
Su Muchan couldn't quite believe it. Ye Qinghan was acting strangely! Could it be he had some secret he feared her discovering, which was why he was sending her away?
Ye Qinghan smiled faintly, feeling that once certain things clicked into place, it truly brought a sense of relief.
"Have you ever seen how composed Master's wife is? After receiving her guidance, Qinghan felt like clouds parting to reveal the sun—many things became crystal clear."
"What Miss Muchan holds in her heart is as clear to Qinghan as a mirror."
"I trust Miss Mu Chan wouldn't be so presumptuous as to harm our Master. Qinghan forbids only one thing—climbing into our Master's bed. Beyond that, Qinghan couldn't care less."
"Qinghan has much to attend to and no time to watch over you daily. But let me tell you this: if you dare climb into the Master's bed, Qinghan will make you regret it!"
Su Muchan looked utterly astonished. Was Ye Qinghan…
…sick?
"Qinghan, this sudden change… I'm not quite used to it. You wouldn't happen to have fallen for another man, would you?"
"Bullshit! Who do you think you are? Me, Ye Qinghan, will never change my love for the Master!"
Su Muchan thought to herself, Could this guy actually be…
"Are you serious?"
"Rest assured, Master's wife. Qinghan won't meddle. As long as you don't do anything foolish, Qinghan won't interfere."
Ye Qinghan had come to terms with it. Whether it was Li Shiyao, Dongfang Jue, or even himself…
Whether it was confusion or haste, it seemed like they'd rushed into becoming disciples one after another.
But upon reflection, none of the three were the type to casually take on a disciple.
Ye Qinghan also wanted to see how her master would handle Su Muchan, who could read minds, without her.
Besides, the Ling Mountain Tournament was nearing its end, and she needed to prepare.
Of the hundreds of prodigies, only twelve remained. Those who had fought their way through to the finals were truly the cream of the crop!
However, Lingxian Hall alone accounted for nearly half of those twelve! A full five of the finalists were disciples of Lingxian Hall!
The dark horse was undoubtedly Ye Qinghan, a direct disciple of Lingxian Hall! She was now the hottest topic, with many traveling thousands of miles just to witness the Fox Demon King Blood's prowess!
Yet competing under the Lingxian Hall banner were also Ye Qinghan's two junior sisters—though not Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue…
It was Ye Xiaohan and Ye Shihan.
As for his true junior sisters, they hadn't formally become disciples when the tournament began, so they naturally couldn't represent Lingxian Hall in the competition.
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