Chapter 170: Master's Wife?
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While the Immortal Lord's attention was focused on Su Muchan, Ye Qinghan pondered her options.
But she dared not gamble. The relationship between this tyrant and her master was unclear.
Moreover, this tyrant's emotions were wildly unpredictable. If he truly harmed her master, the cost would far outweigh any benefit!
But should she truly follow her instructions? Should she really keep this from her master?
Ye Qinghan had no good solution, but one thing was certain!
Her master's safety came before everything else!
Forget undressing—even if it meant sleeping with that brat, as long as her master was safe, she wouldn't care.
The Immortal Lord had thoroughly beaten Su Muchan, only stopping when she was nearly at death's door.
"Hey, you there—Su Muchan. You can leave now. I still have matters to discuss with this Ye Qinghan."
Su Muchan's legs were shaking like a leaf—barely better than Yu Lan's had been that day. She wiped her tears shakily, pulled her clothes on while sniffling, and bolted the moment she could!
She didn't want to stay in this hellhole another second!
She needed to get back to Master Su immediately. She couldn't endure this torment any longer!
She wanted a hug! She wanted comfort!
Over here, Ye Qinghan had grown accustomed to it. Shyness was useless now. Let them stare if they wanted—it didn't hurt anyway!
"Ye Qinghan, how about we make a deal?"
Ye Qinghan sat on the rock, feeling a bit… sore in the rear…
She plucked a leaf from the side and placed it beneath her before settling down to speak.
"I don't seem to have the right to refuse, do I? If I don't agree, you'll go kill my master again, right?"
"Do I look like someone who doesn't play fair? Of course you have a choice. You could beat me. If you beat me, I'll do as you say."
Ye Qinghan rolled her eyes. That's still unreasonable, damn it!
"Fine. What do you want me to do?"
"You don't need to do anything. But there are certain things you absolutely cannot do. Understand?"
"You mean interfering with the world's course again?"
A flicker of surprise crossed the Immortal Sovereign’s face before he broke into a smile.
"Heh. Anyway, Su Muchan and Dongfang Jue must stay alive. I don't care if you like it or not—they have to survive."
"But that Su Muchan…"
"If she harms your master, I won't stop you. How about that?"
"Fine, I can agree to that." Ye Qinghan looked utterly helpless. "Wait, do I really have to be naked while talking?"
"I just wanted you to realize how awesome I am. Got it now?"
Ye Qinghan was both exasperated and speechless at that moment: "Fine, fine, fine. I get it now. You're incredibly powerful!"
After speaking, the Immortal Sovereign agreed to let Ye Qinghan put his clothes back on first.
"Since this is a deal, I won't take advantage of you. Since I've protected both the human and demonic races, I'll allow you to ask two questions. How about that?"
Ye Qinghan was quite surprised and began to ponder what benefit this would bring to the Immortal Sovereign.
She suspected the Immortal Sovereign and her master weren't enemies, but this Immortal Sovereign clearly held no fear of her master!
"What is your relationship with my master?"
"Are you asking about the past or the present?" The Immortal Sovereign chuckled mischievously. The past was the past, and the present was the present. The past didn't define the present, and the present wasn't all that important either.
Ye Qinghan realized the trap—this Immortal Sovereign was far more cunning than he appeared!
Since it was a question, the Immortal Sovereign would never allow Ye Qinghan to gain more than one piece of information. One moment of carelessness could lead to useless details.
This could cloud Ye Qinghan's judgment of the current situation. Based on her guesses, Shangguan Rou likely had a powerful figure backing her.
But she couldn't be certain if it was the Immortal Sovereign before her. If so, this fellow was likely standing on the opposite side of her master.
"Is it convenient to discuss your identity?"
"Certainly. So, are you inquiring about my past identity or my present one?"
Ye Qinghan pursed her lips. This guy…
"Do you also admire the Master?"
The Immortal Lord chuckled, pondering for a moment.
Whether one liked or disliked someone was irrelevant in the past. What mattered was the present.
"I think I should hate him. He owes me a lot. If he dares show his face, I'll kill him for sure."
Ye Qinghan smiled. Got it—that's love-hate.
You're so badass, why don't you go kill your master yourself? Why are you bragging to me?
Thinking about it, he truly lived up to his reputation as the master!
What woman wouldn't be captivated? Not just Ye Qinghan—even the Immortal Sovereign felt the same.
Ye Qinghan's curiosity only deepened. What had the Master done to incur the Immortal Sovereign's displeasure?
Given his temperament, Ye Qinghan couldn't fathom how this had happened.
"How long have you known the master?"
"Several thousand years, I suppose."
That made perfect sense. Ye Qinghan felt she had figured it out. Identity, name—he wasn't particularly interested in those things anyway. None of that mattered!
But… thousands of years… Master couldn't possibly have…
"Hold on, Immortal Sovereign, you don't have any children, do you?"
"Take off your clothes first before talking. I'm not happy right now!"
"And then you'll tell me?"
"You take them off first!"
Ye Qinghan felt no fear now. She sensed this guy probably wouldn't kill her!
As she understood, Dongfang Jue and Su Muchan would influence the world's course—that much she knew.
But don't forget—from the very beginning, Master had said that she, Ye Qinghan, could also influence the world's course!
Moreover, she sensed this Immortal Sovereign clearly harbored feelings for her master. Earlier, he had even spotted the spatial anchor point on her body!
Now she understood—that fleeting expression had been both astonishment and a hint of jealousy.
She believed this Immortal Sovereign wouldn't harm her—at worst, he might just tease her a little!
Ye Qinghan thought to herself, So what if I strip? What's the big deal?
Her figure wasn't something to be ashamed of! What's the big deal?
You little brat, just keep envying!
As she neatly folded each garment and placed them aside, Ye Qinghan found herself oddly charmed by this figure, who now seemed almost like a senior mentor.
"What the hell is that look on your face?" The Immortal Sovereign had noticed—Ye Qinghan wasn't afraid of her anymore!
"Ah, Immortal Sovereign, if there are a thousand faults, they all lie with my master, right? Immortal Sovereign, don't let this anger ruin your health!"
Even naked, Ye Qinghan was tougher than if he'd been fully clothed!
In all her long years, the Immortal Sovereign had never seen anything like this!
"You damn fool, are you looking for a beating?"
"I can't beat you, so go ahead and hit me. Qinghan will just consider it paying back my master's debt, right?"
The Immortal Lord’s anger faded. He thought to himself, this fox spirit is just like that big fox back then. That Fox Demon King blood—no matter which world it’s in—always acts the same damn way!
"You fox spirits! Not a single one of you is decent! Damn it!"
"Hehe, the master's wife is absolutely right~"
The Immortal Lord turned his head, his expression shifting to one of shock!
"What the hell did you just call me?"
Ye Qinghan thought to himself, Looks like you actually like hearing that~
Ye Qinghan, wearing a sly smile, scooped up the Immortal Sovereign and cradled her in his arms, letting her lie peacefully in his embrace.
"Some things are meant for you to know—you'll understand them in time. But what isn't meant for you to know? Even if I told you, you wouldn't comprehend it."
Ye Qinghan thought: Is it that obvious? Does this guy read minds too? Can he even tell what I'm thinking?
"Hehe, Master's wife sees through me. Qinghan is merely a junior who holds you in high esteem, with no ulterior motives."
"Cut the crap. What do you want to know?"
The Immortal Sovereign curled her lips. What kind of people hadn't she seen? That sly fox had acted exactly the same when he'd come begging her for money!
"Madam, your visit surely isn't just to admonish juniors. Might there be anything this junior could assist with?"
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