CHAPTER 316
The Ice-Ling Flower's Divine Healer
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Damn it, can't handle it?
Bullshit!
What she couldn't bear most was her master not loving her!
But on their first night together, she was born to be seductive—let the storm rage on!
The wilder her master gets, the happier she feels~
Master had better love her to death and back, driving her wild with passion!
She wasn't afraid!
"Just collapse. Senior Sister has everything covered."
"Stir it well. Don't let Master spot any flaws."
Li Shiyao nodded, thinking to herself that if Senior Sister succeeded, she might just get some credit by association~
Setting the brewed tea on the table, Ye Qinghan sensed the Master would return soon. She promptly led her two junior sisters back to their quarters.
Everything unfolded exactly as Ye Qinghan had anticipated. Su Cheng returned shortly after, and the three disciples began eavesdropping.
"Yu Lan, haven't Qinghan and the others returned yet?"
"The eldest miss and the others returned earlier. They should be in their rooms now. Shall I summon them?"
Su Cheng waved his hand, signaling it wasn't necessary, then turned to ask Xu Zhanfeng about recent events.
Xu Zhanfeng had brought Miaomiao back to Lingxian Hall. After all, it was Master Su Cheng's arrangement, and Miaomiao was finally living a life of relative comfort for once.
These days, she had her clothes brought to her and her meals served to her. Even though Miaomiao tried her best to refuse, she couldn't stand up to Xu Zhanfeng.
After all, Su Cheng had given Xu Zhanfeng a strict order!
【Ensure she is well cared for. She must not suffer the slightest hardship.】
Those were Su Cheng's exact words, and such an instruction was more than enough to command the steward's utmost attention.
This seemingly ordinary girl was anything but ordinary!
"Xu Zhanfeng, how has Miao Miao been these past few days?"
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, Miss Miaomiao's health has improved significantly. She should be fully recovered before long."
Though Xu Zhanfeng reported this, in truth, Miaomiao had already regained the ability to sing and dance. These past days, she had immersed herself in the Lingxian Hall's library, eating and sleeping there, not emerging for days on end.
"Hmm, that's good. Keep an eye on her. As long as her requests aren't unreasonable, try to accommodate her."
"Does Your Excellency intend to take her as a disciple?"
Xu Zhanfeng could see that Miao Miao possessed some talent. While she couldn't compare to the extraordinary gifts of the three direct disciples, with proper guidance and time, she could likely rise swiftly and stand proudly among the world's elite.
Xu Zhanfeng surmised that Su Cheng had likely recognized the girl's talent and felt a desire to nurture her.
He observed that the girl was indeed a kind-hearted soul. It was understandable why the Grand Master would take a liking to her—who wouldn't cherish a disciple so gifted, gentle, and obedient?
Yet to his surprise, her Master Su shook his head.
"It's not that. Though Miaomiao possesses talent, she is not destined for me."
"Is that so…"
"Do you like him?"
Su Cheng didn't think much of it, just asking casually.
Yet those four words sent Xu Zhanfeng into a panic!
"No! Your Excellency, please understand! Zhanfeng has absolutely no designs on Miss Miaomiao!"
Su Cheng curled his lips, gesturing for Xu Zhanfeng to rise. Before he could react, the fellow knelt again…
"Let me put it this way: that girl must remain unharmed, but I have no intention of keeping her by my side."
"What exactly does Your Excellency mean?"
"My three direct disciples are crying out for sustenance. I have no time to spare for anything else. I hope you can lend a hand."
Xu Zhanfeng was utterly dumbfounded. This was the woman Master Su had set his sights on—how could he possibly help?
What if she caught a chill, fell ill, or suffered an injury? How could he possibly shoulder that responsibility?
"Master, this…"
In Xu Zhanfeng's mind, this translated to helping the Grand Master keep a concubine outside while carrying the weight of three grandmothers!
If the three grandmothers ever found out, how could he possibly live with himself?
"Don't overthink it. If you have no intention of taking on a disciple, I won't force you."
Xu Zhanfeng froze. Take on a disciple?
"Take on a disciple?"
"Yes, that's my plan, though probably not anytime soon."
Xu Zhanfeng hastily clarified his stance, for he couldn't fathom the Grand Elder's scheme.
Immortal Su possessed such formidable powers—suppressing immortals was child's play for him. A woman he took notice of would surely have boundless potential in the future.
"If it's merely caring for Miss Miaomiao, there should be no qualms. But for this humble one to take Miss Miaomiao as a disciple… with my current cultivation level, I fear I might hinder her progress."
That Miao Miao—though her talent seems only above average now—will likely prove invaluable in the future!
This could very well be the person Master Su is cultivating for his three disciples…
"It matters not. I shall select her cultivation techniques. You need only ensure she does not stray onto the wrong path."
"Master, is this girl truly worth your investment?"
"She is not a bad child. Moreover, this is not for her sake."
Xu Zhanfeng understood perfectly well. In plain terms, this was attempting to defy heaven and alter destiny.
Master Su clearly saw the girl's future. If that was the case, then this girl…
Was the Grand Elder… averting disaster?
With such extraordinary abilities, the Honorable Magistrate surely cared little for others. If not for the girl, then most likely for the three matriarchs—that must be why he planned this in advance!
"Master, if that's the case, I can take her in. But what do you mean by 'not soon'?"
Su Cheng shook his head. "I can't quite explain it. Suffice it to say, I feel it won't be soon. Don't be fooled by her docile exterior—she has a stubborn streak."
"She's not the sort to accept pity. I suspect she'll strive to prove her worth to me—and that will take time."
"Master Su, what should I do?"
"Hold your ground for now. She won't be thinking about becoming your disciple at this moment."
"Why? She seems quite fond of Lingxian Hall."
"Is that so?" Su Cheng was genuinely puzzled. Could it be that this girl's personality had changed?
After all, he and she had little interaction!
"Yes. Lately, she's even been sleeping in Your Excellency's library. But since she's your honored guest, I haven't interfered."
"Hmm… She can be left be. It's just that this girl…"
Su Cheng paused, pondering. This girl didn't seem to have a bookworm personality…
These days, the female protagonists with great destiny—like Dongfang Jue—only occasionally glance at military manuals…
"What books does he read?"
"Mostly medical texts, along with some alchemical manuals."
"I see… If that's the case, it'll save me a lot of trouble…"
Su Cheng suspected he had already guessed, but the sudden turn of the villainous female demon wanting to practice medicine and heal the world still caught him off guard.
"Your Excellency, what do you mean?"
"Tell her she doesn't need to stay in the library. If she wants to read, she's welcome anytime."
Though lending them to her wouldn't be a problem, Su Cheng thought it over and decided against saying so.
Little did Su Cheng realize that this girl, whom he'd met only once, would become the very catalyst that transformed his entire life.
From a ruthless villain, she transformed into a divine healer.
It was merely an immortal pill worth 200 system points, yet it saved both her mother and her.
In Su Cheng's eyes, it was merely a small favor, done without a second thought.
Yet it transformed the girl's entire existence. She no longer needed to resort to theft to prolong her mother's life.
Su Cheng rewrote the girl's future—one that would have seen her mother gone and her left utterly alone.
She avoided that painful, dark existence solely because she encountered Su Cheng.
She made a Hundred Flowers Pact with Su Cheng, agreeing to trade one hundred Ice Mist Flowers for his immortal pill.
She must gather one hundred Ice Mist Flowers. She must become someone like Immortal Su.
At this moment, seventy-three Ice Mist Flowers remained to complete the hundred.
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