Chapter 537: Just Stay Alive
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Such a lack of talent made Miao Miao doubt herself, wondering if her Master had misjudged her.
She never considered herself exceptionally gifted, but she didn't believe her master would lie to her in her heart.
Her master always praised her in her heart, yet she never wore her emotions on her sleeve, seemingly unwilling to let anyone see through her thoughts.
"Thank you, Master."
Su Cheng said nothing, merely waving a dismissive hand before sweeping his sleeves and departing to resume his nap in the chair.
But moments later, Su Cheng suddenly sprang to his feet and hurried toward the library!
Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao both turned their heads at the sight. Generally speaking, the only thing that could make the Master break into a run was something truly earth-shattering!
Both pricked up their ears and extended their divine sense. Ye Qinghan even sprouted fox ears—she was genuinely curious what Master was rushing off to do.
Inside the library, Chu Youwei, who had just finished bathing in the Spirit Pool Hall, casually wrapped herself in a small robe and sat fiddling with something.
Watching her master's back, Ye Qinghan couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy!
What was so great about Chu Youwei? Could a mere mortal possibly compare to her?
What value did her innate allure hold? Did she even need to say it herself?
Throughout history, when people spoke of fox demons, what came to mind first?
Why would Master ignore this naturally alluring little treat and insist on pursuing Chu Youwei instead?
"Master, if you just say the word, Qinghan can freshen up and then…"
Li Shiyao leaned closer to Ye Qinghan upon hearing this: "Senior Sister, do you think Master secretly went off to eat something delicious?"
Ye Qinghan pursed her lips. Eating was eating. But for men, a freshly bathed and fragrant Chu Youwei was nothing less than a delicious feast, wasn't she?
"Maybe so~ But what can we do about it?"
Li Shiyao was no fool. Just because Ye Qinghan couldn't do anything didn't mean the ever-resourceful Second Grandma was helpless!
Second Grandma always had a way with the Master!
"Senior Sister, after all this time cultivating, surely we can take a little stroll?"
Ye Qinghan froze, thinking to herself: Is Li Shiyao playing dumb? Trying to cause trouble for the Master?
"Shiyu, are you suggesting…" Ye Qinghan was naturally bold in her daily life, having defied her master more than once or twice. Her master actually enjoyed her taking initiative.
But if she genuinely disrupted the Master's plans and ruined her mood, she feared it would provoke the Master's anger!
Moreover, knowing her master's temperament, she doubted she'd make the first move against Chu Youwei. Ye Qinghan feared Chu Youwei had schemed this all along, aiming to snatch the prize from the fox's mouth.
Li Shiyao wore an expression of shrewdness, the very words "wise and discerning" practically carved into her face. With confidence radiating from her smile, she suggested,
"Senior Sister, we just need to pretend to go check the door. Act like we accidentally bump into Master enjoying a tasty treat, right?"
"Hehe, when Master sees us, he won't be able to hide it anymore. He'll definitely share some treats with Shiyu and Senior Sister!"
"If Master isn't sneaking a snack, we can just say we came for a stroll, right?"
"We've been training for days now. It's time for a break. Senior Sister, aren't you tired?"
Ye Qinghan: As expected, Li Shiyu's talents are entirely focused on eating, drinking, and having fun…
"Let's go~"
The two rose and headed toward the library.
Before Ye Qinghan drew near, she heard her master's inner voice echoing from within the library.
[Hmph… This kid really doesn't treat me like an outsider.]
"Youwei? What are you doing?"
As if just noticing Su Cheng entering the room, Chu Youwei flinched in fright, her delicate body trembling as the book in her hands fell to the floor.
"Master? Why are you here? I just finished my cultivation session and thought I'd rest here for a moment. Did you come to see me?"
Chu Youwei genuinely had no intention of seducing her master. If she did, she wouldn't be hiding in the library.
She disdained such methods. Though she'd be pleased if her Master desired her body, she longed for him to cherish Chu Youwei herself—not merely this physical form.
As for dressing this way, it was simply because Lingxian Hall held no outsiders. Aside from her Master, everyone else was female—what need was there for caution?
If Master truly desired to see her, a single word would suffice—she'd bid farewell to clothing for the rest of her life~
[Prosperity, Democracy, Civilization, Harmony, Freedom…]
Chu Youwei might as well have been naked at that moment. She wore only a nearly transparent gauze nightgown over a black undershirt. Startled by Su Cheng, the already flimsy nightgown slipped off her shoulder, revealing half a jade-like expanse of her chest.
From that impressive cleavage, one could even glimpse the edge of her jade pendant. Though Chu Youwei usually wore it around her waist, there was nowhere to hang it with this nightgown, right?
Swallowing hard, Su Cheng cleared his throat and spoke.
"I suppose so. I came to take a look around and check on your cultivation progress."
As Su Cheng finished speaking, he bent down to pick up the book Chu Youwei had dropped. Naturally, Chu Youwei didn't want her master to stoop, but Su Cheng waved his hand, signaling it was fine.
"Oh?" Su Cheng couldn't decipher the characters on the book. Though the cover looked vaguely familiar, he couldn't recall what it said.
He decided to feign mystery, hoping Chu Youwei would explain.
Chu Youwei hadn't realized her master was completely illiterate, but she did feel he was being a bit deliberate.
"Master, I've been pondering for days, trying to find the answer. But I'm dull-witted and still haven't deciphered the martial arts conundrum you presented. It seems that book was meant to be a wordless manual all along."
"However, though I failed to grasp the essence of your teachings, I did discover this book on music theory."
Hearing this, Su Cheng's face paled with shock. Finally!
Su Cheng's heart swelled with relief. Excellent! Music theory—excellent!
A musician, excellent!
Chu Youwei was born for music!
As long as this girl didn't fixate on him and cultivated other interests, he'd be perfectly content!
【Excellent! Excellent! I've been waiting for this day with bated breath!】
【Youwei, I gave you that cultivation technique precisely so you'd realize this world is vast—it's not just about me and Lingxian Hall.】
【I want you to cultivate your own passions, pursue what you truly desire, and walk your own path.】
【Now that Miaomiao has begun to show courage, and Chu Youwei has found her own passions—truly a cause for celebration!】
【Truly a worthy disciple of mine—so quick to grasp things. All my efforts in cultivating you have not been in vain!】
【When Dongfang Jue returns, his disposition will likely have changed as well. Now only Qinghan and Shiyao remain…】
Ye Qinghan glanced at Li Shiyu beside her. The two of them?
The Master's expectations for Li Shiyu were already quite evident. Perhaps he hoped his second direct disciple would master a few more four-character idioms.
But what about her?
She hadn't acquired anything at all?
Without even a single clue, how could she possibly satisfy the Master?
Did the Master expect her to practice celibacy? How was that any different from wishing her dead?
Ye Qinghan took two steps back, her interest in the matter inside already waning.
"Hey? Senior Sister? Shouldn't we go see what delicious food Master is eating?"
"Master went to teach Chu Youwei. There's nothing delicious to see." Ye Qinghan turned and walked away without looking back.
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