Chapter 222: Did I Arrive Too Soon, Master?
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Whether it was a blessing in disguise or not, it was thanks to Li Shiyao currently occupying Ye Qinghan's body that Su Cheng could swiftly pinpoint her location using the spatial anchor point.
Observing Ye Qinghan's surroundings, the Frostshattering Sword remained on his person. This indicated the Chaos Bell was most likely on Li Shiyao's body—and very possibly already in the enemy's grasp.
He must strike unexpectedly, rescuing Li Shiyao in an instant.
Ye Qinghan watched as his master stood nearby, lighting a cigarette and taking occasional puffs…
But she dared not speak, afraid of disrupting Su Cheng's train of thought. She stood silently by, quietly gathering information.
[Li Shiyao is within Ye Qinghan's body, but if Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue are separated, it could become extremely problematic…]
[In this soul-swapped state, mind-suppressing attacks could also harm them. If Shiyu were injured, it would be a loss greater than any gain…]
【First, we must secure the Chaos Bell to protect the two disciples before taking action!】
【With the Spirit Orb of Yulan, his divine powers cannot affect Dongfang Jue.】
【But Dongfang Jue…】
…is also hampered at every turn. Even the simplest matters become complicated when his precious disciples are involved, making it difficult for Su Cheng not to deliberate meticulously…
【Offense is the best defense. Only by suppressing that immortal first can we maximize the disciples' safety.】
【It was also thanks to Li Shiyu inhabiting Ye Qinghan's body that we could locate her.】
But now, both were Li Shiyao…
Upon hearing this…
…her heart skipped a beat!
Master… While both are equally dear to you, Dongfang Jue hasn't formally become your disciple yet…
Yes, if it were me, I'd likely feel the same way.
If only one could be saved, the master would most likely…
He stubbed out the cigarette, barely a few puffs taken. There was no time to waste—the longer he delayed, the greater the danger to Shiyao!
Su Cheng also performed an instant disappearance right before Ye Qinghan's eyes!
In the blink of an eye, Su Cheng was teleported before Li Shiyu!
All preparations had been completed before his arrival!
"Shiyao, your master is here!"
"…Uh… Did I arrive too soon…"
Su Cheng had unleashed his ultimate move, only to arrive at his destination feeling utterly bewildered.
There she sat, his precious disciple, at the little table, eating and drinking…
Looking quite at ease…
But Dongfang Jue was tied to a pillar nearby. Though the binding was crude and haphazard, Dongfang Jue couldn't escape anyway!
This cave-like space had a raised platform resembling an altar. Li Shiyao was frantically devouring the offerings piled atop it…
"Master, why are you here?"
Su Cheng was a bit speechless, but he still gave Li Shiyao a thorough look. The Chaos Bell was still with her, and she didn't seem to have any divine powers left in her body. She appeared to be fine.
"Where's that guy?"
"She went to make hot pot for Shiyu! Shiyu wants hot pot!"
"Hot pot? That girl's trying to eat you alive!"
Su Cheng was starting to lose his cool. His precious Shiyu was perfect in every way—except for her intelligence, which was decidedly lacking…
"No, I asked! He just wants to sleep with Shiyu and will help her return to her own body."
Li Shiyu hurriedly explained!
It wasn't what her master thought. That dark shadow might be evil, but he'd already made a deal with her!
He'd feed her delicious food and help her return to her own body!
After that, he just wanted to sleep with Shiyu once!
"Shiyao, what did I tell you?"
Li Shiyu held Ye Qinghan's face, as if suddenly awakening, her expression one of utter shock!
"Waaah! You can't just eat things given by strangers!"
…Su Cheng felt like complaining, but there was no time!
"That's not it! He's a man! How could you just sleep with a man like that?"
Li Shiyu tilted her head, clearly deep in thought!
Her big eyes blinked twice rapidly as her brain fired on high gear, analyzing her master's words!
Sleep with men casually?
Shiyao hadn't!
She had made plans with that guy!
How could that be considered casual?
After some thought, Li Shiyu arrived at the only possible conclusion!
She slept with her Master!
Her master also enjoyed sleeping with her!
But the master didn't want her to sleep with other men!
Wasn't that obvious?
"Is my master jealous?"
Logical and well-founded! Shiyao thought it was perfectly reasonable! The master was definitely jealous!
Hehe, after all, Shiyu is the ultimate childbearing saint body!
"Master, don't be jealous. Shiyu promised him she wouldn't bear his children—it's just sleeping…"
Su Cheng felt it best not to pursue this topic any further…
He felt Li Shiyu was about to wrap him up in her web, instinctively wanting to explain the sleeping arrangements…
He cut off Li Shiyu mid-sentence: "Let's not talk about that now. Take Jue'er and get out of here first!"
Just as expected!
Su Cheng glanced sharply at Dongfang Jue beside him, whose mouth was now sealed shut!
He knew full well that if Dongfang Jue had been present, Li Shiyu wouldn't have fallen for the deception!
"Mmmph! Mmmph mmmph! Mmmph mmmph! Mmmph!"
Spotting Su Cheng from afar, Dongfang Jue began speaking—though Su Cheng couldn't understand a word.
"Phew! Ha! Master! You finally arrived! That guy is after Shiyu! Master, take Shiyu away quickly!"
…Su Cheng thought it was rather fortunate that Dongfang Jue's mouth was sealed…
"Um… Isn't Jue'er Shi Yao now?"
"Uh… Jue'er…"
After untangling the ropes sealed by talismans, Dongfang Jue briefly stretched his limbs before suddenly throwing himself into Su Cheng's arms!
Keep in mind, this was Li Shiyu's body!
For any man, this physique was practically irresistible!
Fortunately, Yulan frequently sought Su Cheng out to discuss academic matters, and Su Cheng had little interest in studying at that moment.
"Alright, alright. It's fine now. I'll escort you and Shiyu back first."
Dongfang Jue nodded. "Master, be careful. That guy seems to know immobilization techniques. He's dangerous!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Dongfang Jue saw that terrifying being from another world return. But unlike earlier, this time it wasn't a clone—it was the real thing.
Simultaneously, Su Cheng covertly channeled the power of his Spirit Pearl while shielding the two stunning beauties behind him.
"Shiyao, protect your junior sister. I still have some heart-to-heart words to exchange with that fellow."
Su Cheng's icy gaze swept toward the distance, where a man clad in black Taoist robes slowly walked in, cradling a hot pot…
But the moment he saw Su Cheng, the immortal realized something was off.
Unlike the pet-loving immortal, the one before him was clearly the aloof type, not given to much speech.
As the illusory shadow of the Chaos Bell enveloped them both, Su Cheng shot forward in an instant, instantly locking hands with the immortal!
To be honest, both Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue were utterly stunned!
In Li Shiyao's mind, her master should be… more like her…
Dongfang Jue, however, wore an expression of pure excitement!
Master Su, he's made his move!
He's got this! He's got this!
That dog of a man groping his own thigh—he's dead meat!
The immortal, wielding a rather impressive bamboo staff, engaged him with composed ease.
Su Cheng unleashed a thunderous crescent moon strike from midair!
The massive sword crashed heavily against the bamboo staff, sending shockwaves instantly sweeping through the entire mansion. The cave-like space itself began to tremble precariously!
Within the protective sphere of the Chaos Bell, Dongfang Jue thought to himself: Master is so cool!
He rushed to cheer his master on, but Li Shiyao stopped him.
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