Chapter 110: But Shiyu Is Hungry
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Heh, that really sounds like something Shiyao would say.
During their exchange, there wouldn't be any brain-dead plot where the Dragon King stood by admiring the scene. The Dragon King wouldn't give Su Cheng a moment to catch his breath.
This was a trial, and defeat meant certain death.
Unlike Ye Qinghan's fox-like scent, this fragrance resembled gardenias—rich yet not overpowering, noble yet evocative.
Just as Shiyu said, she was no fool—she hadn't had her fill yet!
The Chaos Bell, never before mastered, seemed summoned at this moment, emerging from her bosom. Like the Frost-Piercing Sword, it shed its tarnished, scrap-metal exterior to reveal its golden core.
Ye Qinghan smiled with satisfaction. This timing was almost exactly as she had predicted. Shiyao truly deserved the eldest senior sister's affection.
The Chaos Bell, now radiating a sacred light, grew immense as Li Shiyu pulled it forward. At this moment, Li Shiyu seemed to be the ultimate boss of this Trial Hall.
Just as the Master had said, the Chaos Bell was a defensive artifact, built for sheer durability!
How to use it? Shiyao couldn't be bothered with her sword anymore. She grabbed the Chaos Bell and charged at the Dragon King, smashing it down!
The little madwoman was on a rampage now, sparing no words.
No more chatter—Shiyao just went for it! Had she faced a full-health Dragon King, it might have taken a few more blows, but this one had been whittled down to a sliver of health by Su Cheng.
He could barely block her blows. But this crazy woman was truly enraged. Ye Qinghan didn't understand it, but he was utterly stunned.
Ye Qinghan had never seen Li Shiyu like this before. Not even when she assassinated her master had he witnessed such an expression on her face.
Still, the old Dragon King proved his mettle, somehow enduring over 500 blows!
Looking back on Li Shiyao's entire life, she would never again encounter an enemy capable of withstanding so many blows! He truly served as a training ground for her!
Throughout the Chaos Bell's existence, it had never encountered an opponent capable of withstanding more than thirty strikes…
For some reason, despite its immense size, Li Shiyu wielded the Chaos Bell with the deftness of a sword, unleashing an endless stream of original techniques!
The more Li Shiyao swung the hammer, the more comfortable she became—and the angrier she grew!
Thud! Thud! Thud! She just kept smashing!
"Bullying my master! Not letting Shiyu eat! I'll smash you to death!"
By the time the Dragon King's phantom vanished completely, the floor tiles beneath Li Shiyao had shattered. Thanks to the two of them, this entire Seventh Chamber was now practically ruined.
Having avenged her master, Li Shiyao hurried over to her side. Clumsily, she helped her up while fumbling for the jade pendant.
[Senior Sister, what should I do?]
Ye Qinghan sat perched on the beam, still feigning indifference. She had intended to intervene at the last moment, but since Li Shiyao had acted first, she felt no urgency. If her master remained calm, why should she panic?
Could the master really die?
Unless she saw her master draw her last breath with her own eyes, she would never believe anyone could kill her master!
Such vocabulary didn't exist in Ye Qinghan's lexicon. No matter how she twisted those words, they simply couldn't form a coherent sentence.
【What should I do?】
【Master is dying!】
【Oh, didn't I tell you to run? Once I'm done here, I'll join you in burying the Master.】
Li Shiyao's innocent little face now wore an expression of utter speechlessness…
With the senior sister out of the picture, she had no choice but to rely on herself. But what should she do?
Pulling at her collar, Li Shiyao's first thought was of the immortal medicine her Master had given her. Her senior sister's descriptions of this medicine had been wildly exaggerated!
She pulled the small porcelain bottle from her bosom. It was still warm, its surface radiating spiritual energy and fragrance. Embedded with gemstones to suppress the leakage of Dao essence, it was one of only two items among her master's gifts that looked truly formidable.
Beyond that, there was only the Lingxian Hall jade pendant. The rest appeared damaged beyond repair.
However, the Chaos Bell, having been successfully mastered just now, had undergone a complete transformation, as if brand new from the factory.
Li Shiyao gently unscrewed the stopper and held the bottle to Su Cheng's lips, only to have her hand pushed away.
"This… Master… has a unique constitution… it won't work…"
"Master, what should we do then?"
This immortal medicine was worth so many system points! Su Cheng's life wasn't worth that many points. Rather than consuming it himself, he preferred to save it for Li Shiyu.
Su Cheng flicked her jade pendant lightly. Bottles of elixirs were scattered across the floor, hoping Shiyu would understand her meaning.
Ye Qinghan knew her master could be a bit stingy, but she never imagined this divine medicine was something even her master couldn't bear to use!
Li Shiyu didn't understand. She simply assumed her master was powerful enough that this divine medicine was useless to her.
But Ye Qinghan, observing from the sidelines, saw clearly. These two divine medicines, one for each disciple, were among her master's few precious treasures.
For some reason, Ye Qinghan felt a pang of slight irritation. She didn't want her master to hold her life in such low regard. Even if the elixir was rare, how could it compare to her master?
Without the master, what use would the elixir be?
As long as the master remained, he was eternal protection for his disciples. The elixir could only be used once. Which was more important?
Li Shiyao didn't recognize them either, so she simply fed Su Cheng whatever was nearby, administering every elixir and potion scattered on the ground. She even pulled out the Quick-Acting Fox-Saving Pills and fed him two.
Yet even so, Su Cheng showed no signs of improvement. Even with these elixirs, his body—a worthless vessel for cultivation—could absorb only so much.
"In that case, Shiyu will have to try the method the Sixth Elder taught me!"
Li Shiyu suddenly remembered a good solution!
She'd heard countless tales—whether it was the Snow Queen or the Toad Prince, they all seemed to follow this pattern! And she'd heard that saving someone from drowning also required a kiss~
"Master, this disciple is overstepping…"
Her cheeks flushed as she spoke, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. With a hint of nervousness, she leaned forward, pressing her red lips against Su Cheng's face.
If Su Cheng were awake, he'd likely resist. But now he was asleep—the perfect chance!
"What are you doing? Trying to become a disobedient disciple?"
A familiar voice rang out. Li Shiyao's yellow hair was yanked, her head suspended mid-air…
"Huh? Senior Sister? You're here?"
"If I hadn't come, you little minx would've made your senior sister's master's wife!"
"Shiyao didn't! Shiyao was trying to save Master! In Sixth Elder's stories, that's how people are saved!"
Ye Qinghan thought to herself, that Sixth Elder deserved to die!
"Senior Sister hasn't even kissed the Master yet! You're not allowed to beat her to it!"
"Huh? Senior Sister?"
Ye Qinghan helped Su Cheng to the wall, then grabbed Li Shiyu and prepared to leave.
"Senior Sister, shouldn't we stay and help Master?"
Ye Qinghan gently stroked the Master's cheek, offering a faint, resigned smile tinged with pity before turning away.
"Master wouldn't want us to see him in such a vulnerable state. It's just a man's little pride. Shiyu, you'll understand gradually. Besides, we still have things to do."
Li Shiyu nodded thoughtfully. A man's little pride?
"Senior Sister, what are we going to do?"
Ye Qinghan smiled. These past days had been too hectic to spare any time, but now she was free. It was time to settle matters with the Liu family.
"We're going to visit the Liu family."
"Will there be good food?" Seeing her senior sister so calm, Li Shiyu now felt reassured about their master.
Ye Qinghan ignored the silly question, continuing her explanation instead.
"This is Lingxian Hall's primary business. Since it's your first time, you'll accompany Senior Sister primarily to learn through observation."
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