Chapter 517: Think Twice Before Acting
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Even as the First Disciple, Ye Qinghan's quarters were actually quite modest. Though called the sleeping quarters of a First Disciple, it was merely a side hall adjacent to the Main Hall of Lingxian Hall.
It was even smaller than the rooms of outer-door disciples.
Hanging on the wall was a painting of his master bathing. The depiction was lifelike and ethereal, evoking countless fantasies. Even General Dongfang blushed and felt his heart race upon seeing it.
Beside the painting hung a scroll bearing the Master's own calligraphy—one Ye Qinghan had secretly taken.
On the bed lay a life-sized body pillow infused with the Master's scent, sewn by Ye Qinghan herself, though it appeared damp at the moment.
The entire room radiated an undeniably suggestive atmosphere, designed to ensure that the Master, upon entering, would feel as though she had fallen into the clutches of a fox.
Ye Qinghan casually pulled a chair over and sat down with a grin, declaring triumphantly, "Senior Sister~ This isn't Jue'er's shape-shifting technique, it's the real deal—as real as it gets!"
This version of Dongfang Jue was an epic-level upgrade—walking with a swagger, radiating confidence!
Hearing this, Ye Qinghan paused, slowly withdrawing her energy.
"Did you come to show off? Or are you challenging me to a size contest?"
"Showing off? That's unnecessary. Senior Sister has it too—she was born with a seductive bone. Every inch of her flesh obeys her will. As for my body? Even our Master couldn't praise it enough."
"If you're here to compare sizes, heh, it's nothing special~"
It had to be said, Ye Qinghan was the master of conversation. Senior Sister was, after all, Senior Sister. A mere third disciple like him simply couldn't hold a candle to her!
As if doused with cold water, Dongfang Jue's cheerful expression instantly turned aggrieved.
"Senior Sister, look at you. I was just happy and wanted to share it with you. You didn't have to react like that."
Ye Qinghan finished her cultivation and finally lifted her gaze to Dongfang Jue. Instantly, her pupils flashed gold as her divine sense pierced through Dongfang Jue, scrutinizing him thoroughly.
In that very instant, Ye Qinghan pinpointed the issue.
No wonder Dongfang Jue had lingered in the library for so long—turns out he was looking for Miaomiao.
Hehehe, so that's how it is~
"Hehe, Senior Sister is naturally delighted for Jue'er. However, Senior Sister can guarantee that Master still prefers the version of you that possesses nothing."
Seeing Ye Qinghan's amused expression, Dongfang Jue was utterly baffled, unable to fathom her meaning.
"Might Senior Sister enlighten me?"
But Ye Qinghan said nothing. While she couldn't claim to understand men, she considered herself quite familiar with their Master.
While she only grasped fragments of his past, his preferences? Hmph, she believed she understood them well.
This reunion revealed a Master transformed beyond recognition. Rather than achieving divine mastery, it seemed he had reclaimed his original cultivation.
That is, the so-called state of invincibility. She didn't know the exact level, but according to Lord Gu Ai, within this realm, the Master now had no equal—save for the deities soon to descend.
With such power, all inhibitions vanished, and he passionately embraced her.
This was the first time Ye Qinghan had witnessed her master's unrestrained abandon, the first time she'd seen the greed in her master's eyes.
She could imagine that if her junior sisters hadn't returned, the Master would have continued their embrace for much longer, until she was utterly spent.
That very greed was precisely what Ye Qinghan craved. Her master's yearning for her intoxicated her, making her want to tear out her heart and lungs to offer them to her master.
"You wouldn't understand anyway. If you still can't grasp Master's preferences, stop entertaining useless notions—it's just embarrassing~"
"I don't mind sharing the Master with you, little sister. As long as you don't fight me for his affection, I'm happy to share some of his love with you."
"But there's one thing I must ask you to be mindful of."
"These are Lord Gu Ai's exact words: 'The Master's bloodline is noble. You should think twice before acting. If you wish to gain status through your son, you'd better look in the mirror first.'"
"Gu Ai said this to you?" Dongfang Jue was somewhat surprised. Given Xiao Ai's personality, she probably wouldn't say something so prone to gossip.
But…
The words did sound like Xiao Ai's tone, but for Lady Gu Ai to meddle in such matters…
"Stop overthinking it. I can tell you plainly: Xiao Ai isn't incapable—she simply doesn't want to."
"I respect Lady Gu Ai. Whether as my personal attendant or as my master's wife, she deserves respect and trust."
"There's more than one Godslayer King. Even the Master's own blood relatives refuse to acknowledge them. The game of kingship is a balance maintained under extreme conditions. Xiao Ai doesn't want that equilibrium disrupted."
"But more than that, she doesn't want to hurt Master's heart. This is also protecting you and me, understand?"
"Don't judge the Godslayer King's strength by your own standards. Our master is exhausted—there's little energy left to worry about us."
With a flick of Ye Qinghan's wrist, the Desire-Severing Bracelet slowly slipped from his arm.
Ye Qinghan rose slowly and walked toward the door.
"If you still don't understand this, then there's nothing more for me to explain."
"Finally, to be honest, Senior Sister still prefers that uncomplicated Dongfang Jue. You suddenly wearing a skirt… Senior Sister just can't get used to it~"
Dongfang Jue sat frozen in place, stunned that Ye Qinghan had anticipated nearly every thought in her mind.
It must be said, though Ye Qinghan was rarely serious most of the time, when she was serious…
After all, as the First Disciple, that was only to be expected.
"Thank you, Senior Sister. Where are you headed?"
Ye Qinghan smiled, then tugged at the white cord binding her hair. "Off to soak in the bath, consolidate my cultivation, then help Master tend the medicinal garden."
"Jue'er will go with Senior Sister!"
Dongfang Jue was well aware that Ye Qinghan was close with Xiao Ai and knew much about their master.
But more than anything, she just wanted to ease the awkward atmosphere.
The Spirit Pool Hall was arguably the most opulent place in Lingxian Hall. Ethereal spiritual energy drifted through the air, and the place looked resplendent with gold and jade.
To the left of the entrance lay the Master's changing room, while the Immortal Maiden's changing room was to the right. Yet Ye Qinghan never paid these distinctions any mind—the Master had declared there was nowhere in Lingxian Hall she couldn't go.
She even crawled into the Master's bed, so what was a mere dressing room?
Casually hanging her undergarments on her master's wardrobe door, she paid no heed to Dongfang Jue still racking his brains behind her. Ye Qinghan proceeded to bathe without a second thought.
Whether Dongfang Jue could figure it out was none of her concern.
Giving birth was something only the most exceptional childbirth-sacred bodies should even contemplate. Ye Qinghan had no reason to doubt Xiao Ai's advice.
Until one's power matched that of the Godslayer King, it was best not to dwell on such matters.
But Dongfang Jue soon followed suit, naturally still wearing that confident expression.
There was no need to rush such matters. Let her taste the saltiness first, wouldn't you say?
Hearing about it constantly, how could one not crave it?
Ever since that senior sister succeeded in sharing the bed with the master, she'd been flaunting it to them every other day. Who could stand that?
Rumor had it that the Master was a supreme dual-cultivation saint body. Cultivating with the Master could greatly accelerate one's cultivation speed, far surpassing solitary practice!
One could see this very point in Ye Qinghan.
"Hmm… Glad you've thought it through. Still, I'd advise against taking a bath."
"Why?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but I simply don't recommend it."
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