Chapter 478: Solo Drunkenness, Solo Dance
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She had practically scoured every corner of the Four Realms—the Human Emperor's Palace, the Demon Sovereign's Hall—but found no trace of her master.
Ye Qinghan suspected it was most likely Xiao Ai's doing…
Perhaps Xiao Ai had taken everything to the mansion, or even to the Master's world!
Returning once more to the Lingxian Hall, Ye Qinghan took a quick bath before slipping into her nightgown—a loose, thick style.
She felt a bit chilly, but more than that, with her master absent, she saw no need to perform those rituals.
Sitting alone at the stone table in the courtyard, a flask of wine sat before her, poured into her master's cup.
Moonlight bathed Ye Qinghan's face. Though clearly a teenager, she now appeared to be over sixty.
Her expression was calm. She held the cup to her lips, as if savoring the aroma, yet hesitated to take a sip.
She couldn't fathom why her master would leave without a word.
What was it that made her master and two junior sisters keep it a secret from her?
The moonlight was bright and pure, yet seemed somewhat cold. It illuminated the lonely figure of the young girl, making her stand out even more distinctly, as if possessing a unique beauty.
This was wine brewed by Lingxian Hall itself. Usually, it tasted quite good, but now it seemed tinged with sourness and bitterness.
Even as she repeated to herself that this was her master's test, that he would surely return,
Yet the loneliness and bewilderment she felt now, coupled with this unfounded sense of injustice, bore a laughably similar resemblance.
After meeting her master, she had found a home—the Lingxian Hall on Lingxian Mountain. She was the mistress of this household.
In the master's absence, every soul on the mountain answered to her.
She managed the Hall's finances and oversaw every matter, great and small. For those within the Master's purview, she would relay his instructions; for those beyond his reach, she made the decisions.
This was her home. Even if the palace burned to ashes and was rebuilt, even if the land where her kin were buried sprouted fresh greenery, she could never call it "returning." She always felt that the small room in Lingxian Hall held the true essence of home.
Though modest in size, nowhere near the grandeur of the royal palace's study, it felt like a dream, haunting her thoughts and giving her a sense of belonging.
She knew someone waited for her here.
Long ago, her master often murmured within his heart, saying he raised Qinghan as if she were his own daughter.
As for Ye Qinghan? Hah. Ye Qinghan dared not even entertain such thoughts, much less voice them aloud. The mere notion made her chuckle—amused by her own absurdity.
If her master ever discovered her thoughts, she'd likely earn another spanking~
For Yu Yeqinghan, this recognition was truly beyond repayment—she was undoubtedly fortunate.
In the vast sea of humanity, she had discovered her own treasure—a gift from heaven, yet one she must grasp with all her might.
She was undoubtedly a troublesome disciple—not only causing trouble for her master but also making enemies everywhere.
Yet her master, though appearing meek and submissive, never held back in critical moments. He never let her down.
From the barrage of firepower at Pingyun Sect, to the single sword that leveled the world at Lingxian Mountain, to crossing time and space to find her.
Master had always been like this—a love so deep it could drown a child.
Master was meticulous and cautious, never underestimating even the weakest foe. Yet, he drank the poisoned wine she offered without a single guard up.
Master dared to challenge the heavens, never flinching even when facing gods in battle, yet he often avoided her gaze, afraid to look at her.
All this was Master's affection. Ye Qinghan reveled in it, yet dared not indulge too freely.
From a fallen fox demon bearing a blood feud, to the Demon Emperor of the North, unmatched across the four seas.
It hadn't been long, yet every page was filled with the Master's love.
The world said the Master cherished Qinghan, treating her as his own flesh and blood. Only Qinghan knew that before meeting the Master, she hadn't even known what love was.
Was it life-and-death devotion, or steadfastness through poverty and hardship? Was it growing old together, or an eternity in a single moment?
But now, Ye Qinghan understood.
It was her master looking at her.
This was her love—the answer to what love truly meant.
Whenever Ye Qinghan lifted her gaze, her Master's eyes would always be fixed upon her.
This was the Master she cherished—the one who always found her utterly irresistible.
"Master, you're watching Qinghan, aren't you?"
"Qinghan knows everything~"
It sounded like a monologue to the void, or drunken ramblings after too much wine.
But regardless, at this very moment, Su Cheng was indeed watching Ye Qinghan.
Whether it was self-talk or drunken ramblings, Su Cheng heard every word clearly.
He felt the Jade Pendant in his embrace tremble slightly. As if she had foreseen this moment, Ye Qinghan slowly drew it out.
She was a fox spirit—men's petty thoughts were no challenge to grasp.
Especially when it came to her master. If she could, she'd be the worm in his belly.
【You know too much, making things difficult for your master.】
"Difficult? Then Qinghan will reluctantly oblige the master—shall I shed a few tears?"
【Heh heh, Qinghan, you're getting more and more cheeky.】
"Isn't it all because Master spoils me?"
【Your Master thinks so too, but your Master likes it.】
"Master, since you won't be here tonight, may Qinghan sleep in your room?"
【No.】
"Qinghan doesn't care. Qinghan insists on sleeping there~"
【Guess someone won't approve, and might even spank you?】
"Lord Gu Ai?"
【Qinghan can look forward to that~】
With that, the communication ended. The glowing jade Pendant dimmed, and the Master seemed to have "logged off."
Ye Qinghan slowly lowered the jade pendant, casually setting it on the table.
Leaning her chin on her hand against the table, she appeared slightly tipsy. To maintain this delicate state of intoxication, Ye Qinghan even had to deliberately suppress her magical power.
"Not Lord Gu Ai?"
"Could it be Lord Ye He?"
"Surely not Lord Xun Ye? Lord Xun Ye is a bit too terrifying…"
"Godslaying Kings are rarely seen. I've heard there are several powerful ones, like Lord Bingling, who guard the borders year-round. There's little chance to meet them…"
Few could lay a hand on Ye Qinghan's backside. The inhabitants of this world simply weren't within her consideration.
To spank her, one would need to be at least Valkyrie-level. After all, Ye Qinghan had been accompanying He Guang on missions for years. Ordinary Qingyue Heavy Armor units were no match for her now.
Ye Qinghan felt she was only slightly behind Crane Light and Yu Meng—lacking a bit more combat experience. Given more time, she too would become a Valkyrie!
The strongest Valkyrie under her Master—no contest!
"I wonder which noble lady this is? Has Qinghan had the honor of meeting her before?"
As they spoke, the gates of Lingxian Hall burst open with a thunderous crash of qi. A voice—cool yet resonant—pierced the air like divine decree:
"It's yours! Mother!"
As the words fell, several figures slowly stepped into the Lingxian Hall beneath the moonlight.
At the forefront stood none other than Ye Qinghan's cherished master—the Lingxian Hall's Grandmaster, the most powerful Sovereign in history, the final Chosen One of the Future: Su Cheng.
Following him was Lingxian Hall's second direct disciple, the ruler of the Eastern Realm, the leader of the Sacred Mountain, the panty-snatching Immortal Sovereign, Li Shiyu!
Beside Shiyao stood the Patriarch of Aerodynamics, the daughter of the Southern Domain's Human Emperor, and Lingxian Hall's third direct disciple, Dongfang Jue!
These figures were unsurprising, yet the shadow behind them sent a chill down Ye Qinghan's spine…
As the nine tails slowly materialized under the moonlight, the face that had grown hazy in his memory now grew increasingly clear…
"Mother…"
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