Chapter 133: A Complete Scoundrel!
Mingyan adored his master, but he worried that getting too close would push her away.
As she had said, she only allowed his closeness because she knew his heart was pure.
Indeed, Mingyan had no other thoughts for now. His feelings for Yue Wu Xia were not romantic. But being near her always sparked a possessive desire within him. If this continued, could he maintain his current innocence?
Mingyan was confused.
Getting too close inevitably led to greed, and greed was a barrier to closeness.
If he couldn’t control himself, he would eventually push himself away from his master.
Mingyan held onto Yue Wu Xia’s slender waist, feeling the warmth of her body beneath the Daoist robe, but he didn’t dare to overstep. Although the woman in his arms was incredibly alluring, he shouldn’t have any improper thoughts.
He didn’t dare to get any closer. His master wasn’t his sister, Wang Qingchu. Although she also doted on him, it wasn’t without limits.
The line was blurry, and only he could grasp it.
With her soft body in his arms, Mingyan didn’t sleep a wink. Although the woman in his embrace was as soft as jade, and although she would likely indulge him if he got any closer, he was still afraid, afraid that she wouldn’t let him get close to her in the future.
“It’s dawn,” Yue Wu Xia said flatly.
Outside, the sky had brightened. Although the sunlight couldn’t penetrate the room, it was much brighter than before.
Mingyan released her and got out of bed.
She remained on her side, watching him. “Are you satisfied?”
Satisfied? Mingyan pursed his lips and smiled, nodding.
In truth, he wasn’t. He wanted to get closer, but for now, he could still maintain his respect for her. If he got any more intimate, could he still control himself?
Yue Wu Xia closed her eyes, her voice echoing as if from a distant valley, distant and flat. “Leave.”
Mingyan nodded and went to the door. He couldn’t help but look back at her.
Her eyes were closed, her skin as smooth as congealed blood, her body soft and relaxed. Although his master was cold and aloof, her body was still soft and warm.
He turned back. She’s my master, my master…
He pushed open the door and closed it behind him.
After the door closed, Yue Wu Xia opened her beautiful eyes and placed her hand on her waist, where his hand had been. Her eyes were filled with confusion.
Yan’er, does he really see me as a mother? That complex emotion in his eyes…
Forget it. He should know his own heart. He won’t overstep. If he does, it won’t be too late to distance myself from him. Yue Wu Xia sighed softly, recalling the first time she had shown him her true face, the fire in his eyes, and the way he had offered her the Tranquil Half Moon, slightly ingratiating, after he had completed his trial.
Mingyan stood outside the door, feeling a bit uneasy.
Yue Qingying stood before him, smiling, her jade-like hands straightening his collar. “You just woke up, and your clothes are all wrinkled. Junior Brother, you shouldn’t be so casual in the future.”
He had seen her when he opened the door. She stood with her hands clasped before her, her smile gentle, no different from usual, still so approachable.
She didn’t seem to have noticed anything unusual. But for some reason, he felt a bit guilty and didn’t dare to look her in the eye.
“Have you become mute?” Yue Qingying straightened his clothes, then took his hand and led him to her room, closing the door behind them, and said with a playful pout.
Mingyan pursed his lips. “Congratulations on breaking through to the Divine Gate Realm, Senior Sister.”
Yue Qingying smiled, intertwining her fingers with his. “Your congratulations lack sincerity, Junior Brother.”
Mingyan thought for a moment, but he couldn’t think of anything of value in his Qi Sea to give her. He chuckled awkwardly. “Don’t be mad, Senior Sister. I’ll find something for you later…”
Before he could finish, her finger was on his lips. Yue Qingying used the index finger of her other hand to touch his lips, her smile playful. “You haven’t been idle these past few days, Junior Brother. I remember when I entered seclusion, you were still at the Yin Tomb Realm. I didn’t expect you to reach the Qi Sea Realm in just a few days. Your cultivation is more important. As for me… it doesn’t matter.”
It doesn’t matter? Why did her tone sound a bit resentful? Mingyan felt strange.
Yue Qingying’s smile was gentle. “I was going to help you find some extreme Yin items after I broke through, but I didn’t expect you to catch up to me so quickly. It makes me very proud, and also very surprised. I haven’t prepared a suitable gift for you, or rather, I had prepared something, but it’s no longer suitable for you now.”
Mingyan blinked. “What did you prepare?”
“I originally prepared some Yang-rich immortal herbs, but now that you’ve reached the Qi Sea Realm, they’ve lost their intended effect. It’s better not to give them to you.” Yue Qingying’s smile widened. “I haven’t prepared my own gift, so I shouldn’t blame you, and I wouldn’t dare to. It’s just…”
Just…?
Mingyan’s heart skipped a beat. He felt she had something else to say. He seemed to be on the verge of understanding something, but he couldn’t quite grasp it.
“Just…” Yue Qingying’s voice echoed in his mind. Mingyan’s brow twitched slightly. Was this a mental message?
“Just that Master’s sacrifice was too great. Although she should have raised your cultivation, to do it like this…” These words echoed directly in his mind, but he could clearly see the faint sadness on her beautiful face.
“…Master’s sacrifice was too great?” He knew his master was very good to him and had spent a great deal on him. To find suitable materials for his weapon, she had even exchanged the immortal gold of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land for the Netherworld Immortal Gold. She had indeed spent a lot to nurture him, which moved him greatly. But this seemed unrelated. His breakthrough and his master’s sacrifice didn’t seem to have a direct connection.
“Yes. Even if you lacked extreme Yin items, Master didn’t have to personally intervene…” Yue Qingying sighed. “She…”
This was also a mental message. She must not want their master to hear.
With her master’s cultivation, she could hear everything on the island, even if she wasn’t intentionally listening.
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Mingyan was confused. He didn’t understand what his senior sister meant.
He hesitated, then sent a mental message. “Senior Sister, what are you talking about? Why can’t I understand?”
“Junior Brother’s breakthrough, didn’t it require a large amount of pure Yin energy? With Master at the Human Gateway Realm, her Yin energy is a great tonic for you, isn’t it?” Yue Qingying said softly. “It’s even a tonic for your Qi Sea…”
She knew his Yin Tomb and Yang Tomb were different from ordinary people. She had even taken him to the cold pool beneath the Moon Shadow Courtyard. And he had asked her how to transfer Yin and Yang energy. She had told him it was either through blood or through a certain… primitive method.
But Yin and Yang energy weren’t just in the blood. The amount in the blood was only a small fraction of the total. Not everyone was like him, with blood rich in Yang energy.
So, hearing his senior sister say this, Mingyan naturally understood what she meant. He was horrified and quickly sent a mental message. “Senior Sister, you can’t just say things like that! Master and I… We’re not like that…”
“Of course I know. Master did it for your future, not for romantic feelings.” Yue Qingying’s eyes welled up with tears. “You must honor her in the future. Don’t overstep your bounds with her again.”
“Senior Sister! You’ve got it all wrong!” Mingyan quickly corrected her. “My cultivation breakthrough wasn’t because of… doing that with Master. It was another opportunity!”
His heart was pounding. He was afraid his master would hear this. Even if the speaker had no ill intent, the listener might. If his master thought he had rebellious thoughts, she would likely never let him get close to her again…
What kind of disciple would have such sacrilegious thoughts about their master?
A complete scoundrel! May he be cursed to have no sons!
