Chapter 306: The Master Returns
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At this moment, Chu Youwei had a rather bold thought…
If she had these magical artifacts, wouldn't the Heavenly Dao Pavilion…
"Youwei, any discoveries?"
Su Cheng noticed Chu Youwei had returned and came over to check.
"Nothing. I've patrolled the surrounding areas of the Southern Domain and found nothing."
Su Cheng pursed his lips, slightly puzzled. What was this girl thinking?
"Youwei, the healing pills and cultivation pills you need are all in the Jade Pendant. Next time, don't wrap your wounds with your cloak."
Su Cheng looked displeased. This guy was acting differently than the system had described!
This guy might be SSR-tier, but he's seriously uncooperative!
Only a few days in, and he'd already learned to lie! And he was lying to him, no less!
"Um… Master? Are you angry?"
"Yes, I'm furious. My little Wei has gone bad."
"Not at all… It's you… You're the one who's gone bad, saying… such things… to your disciple…"
Su Cheng smiled, unconcerned.
"Youwei, I know what you're worried about."
"But rest assured, Little Wei. Your master has everything under control."
Chu Youwei rolled her eyes, her face brimming with disbelief. She thought to herself, If Master really had it under control, he would've killed Ye Qinghan and the others long ago!
"Master, I'm no longer a child. If we go by time, I'm already over seventeen hundred years old this year~"
"If you don't want me to worry, you should stop trying to be so strong and learn to rely on me."
"Oh? Does Master prefer clingy types? No wonder that fox spirit is so favored now!"
Su Cheng was a bit speechless. She still found Li Shiyao, that dim-witted saintess, much easier to handle!
These kids were all too clever. That little mouth of hers was always spouting reason!
"Heh, I've prepared a cultivation technique for you too."
As he spoke, Su Cheng pulled a cultivation manual from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Youwei.
Chu Youwei stared blankly at the manual Su Cheng offered, her face filled with astonishment!
"What kind of cultivation technique is this? Does Yuwei have one too?"
Su Cheng had gradually grown accustomed to such reactions and wasn't easily flustered by a few words.
"With your talent, Yuwei, I needn't elaborate on which cultivation technique suits you best. As for your surprise—could it be you suspect I'd show favoritism?"
"To see you again, Young Wei… as your master…"
Su Cheng, who had intended to deliver a slight retort, never expected this fellow to actually strike!
Chu Youwei raised her hand, intending to press her sword finger against Su Cheng's mouth to silence him, but unexpectedly…
But before Su Cheng could finish his sentence, that little hand plunged straight into his mouth, performing a nucleic acid test on him!
"Cough cough, Youwei, what are you doing?!"
"What the hell!"
"Youwei, you brat! You're getting more and more out of line—how dare you lay a hand on me!"
"Master, you're talking nonsense! It's clearly all your fault for deliberately saying those things. Did you want to see Yuwei cry for you?"
Su Cheng felt numb all over. Did this kid have fox spirit blood too? Why couldn't he cast his skills?
Why was she always interrupting his spellcasting?
"Youwei, I really don't know what to do with you!"
"So what?" Chu Youwei wore a smug expression, embodying the archetypal villainous female lead—all she needed was a sinister cackle!
Su Chengdu was speechless. This girl truly had the constitution of a villain!
He'd traveled through time countless times before, usually as the savior—a revered hero adored by all. When had he ever played the villain?
"So I'm thinking… how should I punish you?"
Hmph!
Who was Chu Youwei?
Chu Youwei was the personal disciple who had followed her master for over 1,700 years. Punishment?
She just laughed!
Punish her?
What a load of bullshit!
Even if the Master bent over, she'd know exactly what he was doing!
"Then please, Master, punish Yuwei properly~"
"Whether it's spanking, palm slaps, kneeling punishment, or house arrest—Yuwei accepts any penalty~"
Su Cheng gaped, his jaw clicking for ages, utterly speechless at this kid's nerve!
"Youwei, you brat, you're getting bolder and bolder!"
"Master, you can't scare little Wei~"
"Go, go, go! I'm resting now!"
Chu Youwei's pretty face beamed with triumphant joy. She shook her little head and turned to leave, but suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, right, Master. Your three disciples are all in the Eastern Realm at the moment."
Su Cheng's brows furrowed slightly, though not for long.
"Let them be. They're all just playful little rascals. If you want to go, you can tag along too."
Youwei smiled sweetly. "Youwei doesn't want to go. Youwei wants to stay with Master. Would Master like to play chess? Youwei will keep Master company."
"Heh, I see your intentions aren't quite what they seem. You're probably just trying to coax more words out of me again."
"What's the matter? Are you afraid losing to me would be embarrassing? If you're scared, you can just concede~"
Su Cheng couldn't help but laugh. "Nonsense! In this world, there's only one person who can beat me."
"Who is it?"
"In any case, it won't be Yuwei."
Su Cheng was brimming with confidence. Who was he, after all?
He was the mightiest Godslayer King—a man who could turn a humble bowl into an imperial vessel, save nations from peril, and prop up crumbling empires!
He had even defeated the God of Destiny who could see the future. On the chessboard, to beat him?
A joke!
So what if it's been over 1,700 years?
What of his direct disciples?
In this world, there is only one who could ever defeat him—Gu Ai. There is absolutely no one else!
Having traversed countless worlds, what kind of people hasn't he seen?
A mere Chu Youwei? Hah. Just watch me make a slight move, and she'll…
A stick of incense later…
"No, Yuwei, don't leave yet! This can't be! Let's play one more game!"
Chu Youwei, who had reached the doorway, also suppressed her mischievous grin!
"Master, are you… unwilling to admit defeat to me?"
"This time I'll play seriously. Sit down, let's play one more game!"
"Fine, fine, fine. There's just no reasoning with you, Master. Alright~ one more game. This really is the last one, you hear me~"
"Alright, this time I'll definitely beat you!"
Another half stick of incense passed…
Su Cheng was utterly stunned!
She couldn't beat this guy!
"Master, Yuwei won again. How about I let you win this round?"
"Nonsense! I'm not a sore loser. I'll owe you those five taels of silver for now. Once Qinghan returns…"
Su Cheng has lost everything! He always falls just short!
Just a hair's breadth away, one more step!
Just one more move and he could beat that petty, self-important Chu Youwei!
"Hehe, Master needn't worry. Yuwei's merely a petty trick—nothing compared to your grand strategy."
Su Cheng smiled faintly: "Do you truly believe you've won?"
"Of course."
Su Cheng's smile broadened. "I wasn't referring to the chessboard."
"If not the chessboard, then the game isn't over yet. How could you possibly know the outcome?"
"No. Youwei has only a few moves left. Because I've already caught you."
Chu Youwei finally understood. Her master was a mischievous fellow too—or rather, her master had returned~
"Master~ Have you caught Yuwei?"
"What do you think?"
"Master, you've captured quite a few women, haven't you~"
"Youwei, I bet you have no idea how excited and happy I am right now."
Even without mind-reading abilities, Chu Youwei could discern most of Su Cheng's emotions and simple thoughts through his microexpressions.
That was precisely why she'd won so many consecutive games against Su Cheng. This match was clearly no game.
This was her pledge of loyalty, her introduction, her grand gift to her Master!
For her master, it was like rain after a long drought, a timely gift in his hour of need!
"No, Youwei knows, Master. I've kept you waiting~"
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