Chapter 130: Screwed Up!
============================================================
Honestly, Yu Lan had imagined countless scenarios of being bullied or given the cold shoulder. She'd even considered the possibility that these two disciples might team up against her!
But she never imagined this!
These two young ladies were planning to starve her to death by withholding food!
The Second Young Miss was always a wolfish eater, so her behavior now wasn't surprising.
"Daiyao, don't take food from my bowl!" Ye Qinghan also dug in with gusto, her eating manner adorably messy!
"But Senior Sister took the piece of meat Shiyao wanted!"
"Senior Sister wants it too! Is that not allowed?"
Yu Lan thought to herself, I want to eat it too!
Yet at this table, aside from the two disciples symbolically adding a couple of chopsticks for their master, no one treated her like royalty at all!
This was too real!
This was the first time she'd ever fought over food with someone!
Still, her husband's cooking was truly delicious. Even though he was the esteemed Dragon King…
"Hey! Shiyu, put that plate down!"
"Master doesn't like meat, but Shiyu does!"
"Master may not eat it, but Senior Sister and the Elders still do!"
The commotion was surprisingly comforting to Su Cheng—this was the life she'd always wanted.
After the meal, Ye Qinghan waited in the Main Hall, but Master seemed to have forgotten…
She'd waited all morning! No spanking today?
She'd been looking forward to it for so long… and Master actually forgot?
"Master, Qinghan is here."
"Is there something you need?"
She instinctively stood beside her master, grinding ink for him while tentatively broaching the subject.
"Qinghan has failed to meet your expectations, Master. I've come to ask for your punishment."
"I never had such high expectations. As long as you're unharmed, that's all that matters."
Ye Qinghan stood tall with righteous indignation, as if a paragon of virtue:
As your direct First Disciple, I should set an example for Shi Yao. How could I not be punished for my mistakes?
"You speak with reason!" Su Cheng nodded, his gaze fixed solely on the newly written characters. After a moment of scrutiny, he seemed to find them lacking in refinement.
Ye Qinghan's face brimmed with anticipation. Here it comes! "Please, Master, punish Qinghan severely!"
"Very well, I shall."
With that, Su Cheng slowly lifted his brush and completed the final stroke. Perfect! This was the most satisfying piece of calligraphy he had produced in days.
Su Cheng had already made up his mind: spanking was less a punishment for his disciple than it was for himself!
Therefore, he decided to have Li Shiyao take his place!
This way, Qinghan would learn his lesson, and it would also serve as a warning to others—a lesson learned through example!
Before long, Shiyu was summoned! Yulan also came to witness the punishment.
"Hey, Master, this isn't what we agreed on!"
Heh, if I couldn't handle you, I'd be a disgrace as your master!
"What exactly did I agree to?"
Ye Qinghan was dumbfounded!
Li Shiyu was equally bewildered—her senior sister had just given her a thorough beating!
If not for her carrying the Chaos Bell, she'd probably have to eat standing up!
Now seeing the senior sister sprawled across the table, it was clear the master had intervened—even she had to obey!
"Senior Sister is like someone who fishes for three days…" No, what was that four-character phrase again…
Ye Qinghan rolled her eyes. "You mean 'what goes around comes around'?"
"Exactly! Senior Sister! Look at you now!" Li Shiyu leaned closer to Ye Qinghan. Standing tall enough to rival Ye Qinghan's height, her face now wore a triumphant expression reminiscent of a villain, making the whole scene feel surprisingly fitting!
Su Cheng couldn't help but chuckle. Hey, look how thrilled our Shiyu is! She can't stop grinning!
"Shiyao! Today, you will stand in for your master. Surely you won't refuse?"
"Of course… wait, Master, what did you just say? Shiyao is supposed to spank Senior Sister's bottom?"
Su Cheng chuckled. "Exactly! No mercy—make sure she remembers this!"
Li Shiyu was stunned. She'd come to watch the spectacle! Spank the senior sister? She dared not!
"Master, perhaps you should do it yourself. Shiyu dares not!"
Forget doing it—just looking at Senior Sister's gaze nearly scared the pants off her!
As she spoke, Li Shiyu took two steps back behind Yu Lan, as if afraid of being dragged out.
"Fear not. Today, your master will take charge. Qinghan won't harm you, and your senior sister won't hold a grudge against you for this."
Yu Lan was struggling to stifle her laughter. It seemed neither master nor disciple could stand up to Ye Qinghan!
In the end, Su Cheng had overthought it. No matter how much he assured them, Li Shiyu was only capable of teasing him lightly. She wouldn't dare actually lay a finger on him.
Su Cheng had no choice but to handle this personally!
From an angle Su Cheng never noticed, the big fox wore a satisfied expression~
"Hold onto your tail!"
Su Cheng steeled his resolve. Ye Qinghan's actions were utterly intolerable. Releasing this tiger back into the wild meant there might be no second chance!
Su Cheng exerted himself with rare intensity. A single strike sent Ye Qinghan reeling!
"Do you know you're wrong?"
"Qinghan knows his mistake."
"Since you admit your fault, where exactly did you go wrong?"
Ye Qinghan, tears welling in her eyes, clutched the enormous fox tail. Her small face flushed crimson as she confessed, "This disciple was too preoccupied with play and neglected diligent cultivation, leading to this defeat."
Yu Lan heard this and thought: Is this right? The young lady isn't stupid—she must know exactly what the Sect Leader meant!
Yu Lan bit her finger, scrutinizing Ye Qinghan for a moment before pondering…
The young lady truly was no ordinary person! Her way of thinking was genuinely unconventional. This kind of approach… Could it really be that satisfying?
"This disciple will definitely go to bed on time!"
"Was this disciple greedy for achievements and overreaching?"
"Has this disciple grown arrogant and indulgent?"
"Has this disciple become obsessed with wealth?"
Now that Su Cheng had cultivated his cultivation, the Star River Ruler felt much heavier than before.
After a wild session, even Ye Yanwang was struggling to keep up, and Su Cheng was feeling the pain.
Li Shiyu beside them was nearly scared out of her wits, not daring to utter a single word at that moment…
Su Cheng glanced at Yu Lan, signaling her to take Li Shiyu away. He felt it was time to have a serious talk with Ye Qinghan.
Yu Lan glanced at Su Cheng and nodded. She then took the Second Young Miss's small hand and prepared to leave.
Though reluctant, Li Shiyao obediently followed.
At this moment, Ye Qinghan felt a flicker of panic.
Not because of anything else, but because although her master still felt helpless toward her, the look in his eyes had changed.
"Rise, Qinghan."
Su Cheng sat down beside her with a somewhat flat tone, then waved his hand, gesturing for Qinghan to come over.
Though her legs still felt weak, Ye Qinghan staggered over.
"Does it hurt?"
Ye Qinghan shook her head, a hint of fear flickering in her eyes. She was beginning to feel afraid…
"Master, your disciple…"
Ye Qinghan hurriedly tried to give the correct answer, to show her master she understood his meaning, but it seemed too late.
"This is my first time taking a disciple. Perhaps I've fallen short in many ways."
Why? Why can't I hear your thoughts anymore?
"No! That's not it, Qinghan…"
Ye Qinghan panicked. She realized she'd gone too far! Her master was no longer listening to her! And now she couldn't hear her master's thoughts either. She felt utterly helpless.
"While you've been cultivating, I've also been learning to be a better master. Though I still fall short in many ways, I'm striving to improve."
Ye Qinghan threw herself into her master's arms. She didn't want to hear any more!
"Master, it's not like that! It's all Qinghan's fault!"
============================================================