Chapter 185: HD Uncensored
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"Oh, right, Sister Shiyu, you can't tell Su Cheng about us, okay?"
That Immortal Sovereign had truly gotten into character. If it weren't for having thousands of people to support, she would've quit long ago!
Now that she could play the younger sister, it felt like a bit of a break.
"Why not?"
"Can't you promise me, Sis?" The Immortal Sovereign straddled Li Shiyu's thigh, adopting a pitiable expression as she began to act coy. "Promise me, okay~"
Li Shiyu was getting into the sister act too—it was her first time being the big sister!
Agreed!
"Alright, big sister promises! Big sister won't tell anyone about little sister's secret!"
The two chatted for a while. Li Shiyu asked about their Master, while the Immortal asked about Ye Qinghan.
Regarding the Master, the Immortal Lord mostly gave vague answers, employing diplomatic evasion techniques.
Though she asked many questions, Li Shiyao gained limited information. But she'd only been asking casually anyway, so it didn't matter.
But when it came to negotiation skills, Li Shiyao was no slouch herself!
After all, she didn't know much herself, and her words often missed the mark, leaving the Immortal Lord with little useful information.
Even so, the Immortal Sovereign learned quite a bit.
For instance, Su Cheng's cultivation level was merely Foundation Establishment. Translated into combat power units the Immortal Sovereign could comprehend, he was essentially a cripple with cerebral palsy—utterly incapable of fighting.
The Immortal Sovereign had her own estimates of Su Cheng's combat strength. Based on her projections, even stripped of his authority, Su Cheng still possessed combat prowess on par with a King-tier opponent.
In the Immortal Sovereign's eyes, he should at least be capable of destroying this world with a single strike.
However, after hearing Li Shiyao describe Su Cheng's confrontation with the Dragon King's afterimage, she could only conclude that Su Cheng was likely finished…
Beyond that, the Immortal Sovereign gained a basic understanding of Lingxian Hall's structure: the finances were managed by the First Disciple Ye Qinghan, internal affairs were handled by Yu Lan, and external matters were overseen by Xu Zhanfeng.
As for Second Grandma?
After eating her fill, Second Grandma went to cause trouble for the eldest senior sister~
"You mean Su Cheng's bathing painting?"
"Mm-hmm, the senior sister painted it beautifully!"
The Immortal Sovereign merely chuckled softly, casually conjuring a photograph to show Li Shiyu.
At first, Shiyu paid it little mind, thinking perhaps the Immortal Sage was also skilled in painting?
But the moment her gaze fell upon the painting…
The blush on the young girl's cheeks surpassed any description of pallor. Li Shiyu was utterly dumbfounded!
6K Ultra HD Blu-ray! High-definition uncensored! Full color! Collector's Edition Portrait of the Master!
"Dear sister, may I take a closer look~"
"Hehe, it's a gift for you, just consider it a welcome present. How about it?" With that, the Immortal Master handed the photo to Li Shiyu.
Li Shiyao was overwhelmed with gratitude. Her senior sister's portrait was black and white!
This one was full color!
And it was high definition!
Though it looked a bit different from her current Master, Li Shiyao recognized it instantly—it was her Master!
In the picture, Su Cheng was bare-chested, a black towel tied around his waist. His short hair radiated a sunny, cheerful vibe.
His physique was muscular yet lean, with perfectly defined angles and perfectly balanced lines.
Another bathing scene, but this Master seemed freshly washed, wiping his damp hair with one hand while flexing his back muscles—exuding raw power. He was the type to captivate both men and women.
"Really?"
"I have plenty of these kinds of… portraits. It's fine to give one to you, Sister."
"Sis can take a look, sis just wants this one, sis is only looking~"
The Immortal Sage wore an exasperated expression before pulling out an album.
"Sis can look, but no questions allowed."
"Okay, okay, I understand!"
She hadn't realized until she looked, and it was truly astonishing! Only then did Li Shiyao discover what her master had once looked like!
The photos were varied. Aside from a light blue military uniform appearing frequently, the formal attire was almost entirely unique.
Most were group shots, and Li Shiyu didn't recognize anyone beside her master. Occasionally, Sister Xiang's figure would appear.
The one before her eyes seemed to be from a banquet. Su Cheng attended in a dark military uniform, while Sister Xiang beside him wore a dress Li Shiyao didn't recognize. It didn't appear to be made of fabric but rather a plastic-like material. The skirt flared like a blooming rose, standing tall without needing a hoop.
Truly a handsome man and a beautiful woman, perfectly matched.
Truthfully, before seeing this photo, she had believed her master and senior sister’s pairing as the CEO and his lovely wife was unmatched. But now, she realized her senior sister had even greater potential!
Before Li Shiyao could finish looking, the Immortal Lord spoke up.
"Su Cheng has arrived. I must depart. See you next time, sister~"
With those words, the Immortal Lord vanished instantly, leaving only the lingering fragrance of the Residual Dream Flower in the air.
Then Su Cheng stepped into the military tent…
"Shiyu, did you see any strange people?"
"No, Shiyu didn't~"
"Really?"
"Honest to goodness~"
Su Cheng stared at Li Shiyu's adorably dazed little face for a moment, pondering briefly.
The scent was strong and fresh, clearly left behind just moments ago.
Li Shiyu must have seen it, but judging by her demeanor, she didn't seem to be in any danger.
"Did she say anything to you?"
"Shiyao can't tell Master. Shiyao promised her sister to keep it a secret."
Su Cheng smiled. From the looks of it, Li Shiyu had made another good friend?
"I see. Then I shan't pry. But if Shiyu trusts her so deeply, how does she treat Shiyu?"
"She's been very kind to me, Master. Rest assured, I'm not stupid!"
Su Cheng couldn't stop laughing—that was his little dumpling's catchphrase~
Su Cheng decided not to dwell on it. That girl probably wouldn't harm Li Shiyu.
Before long, Dongfang Jue gave some instructions to those behind her and hurried into the tent as well.
"Sister Dongfang~"
The moment Li Shiyu saw Dongfang Jue, she threw herself into her arms as if they hadn't seen each other in ages.
Though Dongfang Jue was clad in armor, making the embrace rather uncomfortable.
"Sister Dongfang, Shiyu wants grilled fish!"
For some reason, whenever Dongfang Jue saw Shiyu, all her troubles seemed to fade away.
"Alright, alright~ But why did Shiyu come along? This isn't exactly a fun place."
"Shiyao missed Sister~"
For some reason, Dongfang Jue felt that with Li Shiyu around, she couldn't spare a moment to speak with Sect Leader Su.
Fortunately, Su Cheng interrupted them. Business came first.
Originally, Su Cheng had intended to personally handle matters at Lihe Pass. But Xu Zhanfeng’s letter stated that the two matriarchs had gone to the Northern Domain. He had no choice but to go first to stabilize his two disciples, lest they cause trouble.
Fortunately, Dongfang Jue wasn't made of clay, and the garrison commander knew when to yield. By the time Su Cheng returned, Dongfang Jue was already on her way back.
Such a formidable force—even desperate resistance would be utterly futile.
"Miss Dongfang, now that the situation is settled, what are your intentions?"
Su Cheng glanced briefly at the sand table before posing the question.
To Dongfang Jue, however, this felt like an exam, and she began her response.
"Jue'er still hopes to avoid senseless slaughter. Surrounding without attacking—what do you think, Master Su?"
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