23: Chapter 23 Oh dear~ My good disciple, Master was just joking with you!

Yu Linglong forced herself to calm down.

Having cultivated the Dao for three hundred years, what kind of storms and waves had she not seen?

Since this bizarre clothing could not be destroyed by external force, the source must lie with that Rebellious Disciple.

The one who tied the bell must untie it.

She had to find him.

Even if it meant begging, she had to make him take back this outfit that was shameful to the extreme!

Having made up her mind, Yu Linglong waved her hand, collecting the clothing scattered on the floor into her Storage Ring.

She then tiptoed toward the palace gate.

"I absolutely must not be seen by anyone..." Yu Linglong prayed frantically in her heart.

To avoid alerting the patrolling Disciples, she had no choice but to choose the most primitive method—traveling by night.

Using the cover of tree shadows and rockeries, Yu Linglong moved rapidly along the mountain path of Lianxiang Peak.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from ahead.

"Senior Brother, did you hear any commotion from the main palace earlier?"

"Don't ask around blindly. You know Elder Yu's temper; be careful you don't get skinned."

Two inner Sect patrolling Disciples were walking toward her, carrying spirit-powered lanterns.

Yu Linglong's heart pounded wildly, and she immediately flashed into the canopy of a century-old tree by the roadside.

Holding her breath, she dared not move.

Just at this moment, the two furry white rabbit ears on her head seemed to sense her nervous emotions.

They uncontrollably stood up and twitched slightly.

The leaves rustled softly.

"Who's there!" One Disciple immediately raised his lantern and shone it over.

Yu Linglong's heart instantly jumped into her throat.

The pressure of her Golden Core Stage was coiled and ready within her body.

If these two dared to approach one step closer, she would kill them on the spot!

She absolutely could not let them see her current state!

Just then, a night cat darted out from the branches and disappeared into the grass.

"Hah, it was just a stray cat. Senior Brother, you're too nervous."

"Let's go, let's go, let's check the back mountain."

The footsteps of the two gradually faded away.

Yu Linglong let out a long breath.

That was too thrilling.

This fear of being disgraced at any moment was even more terrifying than when she had undergone the Golden Core Lightning Tribulation back then.

Daring not to delay any longer, she sped toward the Medicinal Garden on the back mountain.

Back mountain, Medicinal Garden Pavilion.

Cao Kun was lying on a rocking chair, leisurely browsing the System shop.

"Knock, knock, knock." The door was gently knocked.

"Good Disciple~ Open the door quickly~" From outside the door came Yu Linglong's voice, deliberately lowered but still charming.

A wicked smile curled at the corner of Cao Kun's mouth.

She came quickly.

He stood up unhurriedly, walked to the door, and pulled it open.

Before he could clearly see the scene outside, a black figure squeezed in with a swoosh.

Then, with a "bang," the door was tightly shut and locked.

Cao Kun turned around, his gaze landing on the figure leaning against the back of the door.

[Holy crap.]

[System, I take back what I said earlier; you're not my biological father, you're my biological grandfather!]

The effect of the real thing was ten times better than the character art on the System panel!

Coupled with Yu Linglong's charming and bewitching face, which was now flushed with redness and shame.

A fatal blow.

Cao Kun forcefully suppressed the heat in his heart and cried out exaggeratedly.

"Oh my! Revered Master? What... what is this outfit?"

"Could this be the latest Elder robe of our Hehuan Sect? Why hasn't this Disciple had the fortune to see it in the inner Sect before?"

Hearing Cao Kun's teasing, which he clearly knew the answer to, Yu Linglong wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

She gritted her teeth, abandoning all modesty and dignity.

"Kun'er..."

Yu Linglong took a step forward and threw herself directly into Cao Kun's arms.

A rich, faint fragrance instantly entered Cao Kun's nostrils.

"Help Revered Master..."

Yu Linglong lifted her head, her beautiful peach-blossom eyes misty with moisture, looking at Cao Kun pitifully.

"This clothing is too tight... it's strangling me..."

Yu Linglong's delicate body trembled.

She knew this Rebellious Disciple was deliberately humiliating her and taking advantage of her.

But she was now under his control and couldn't even take off the clothes; how could she dare to resist?

"Good Disciple, my good Disciple."

Yu Linglong took the initiative to press her cheek against Cao Kun's chest, rubbing gently.

"Just retract this Divine Ability... Revered Master begs you..."

"If tomorrow comes and people see me dressed like this, how will I be able to stand in the Sect..."

Cao Kun pinched Yu Linglong's fair, tender cheek and sighed.

"But Revered Master, your outfit is truly too beautiful; this Disciple hasn't enjoyed it enough yet."

Cao Kun stepped back two paces, sat on the rocking chair nearby, and crossed his legs.

"How about this." He rubbed his chin and proposed a condition.

"Revered Master, dance a dance for this Disciple to liven things up. Maybe if this Disciple is happy, I'll dispel this Spell?"

Dance? She, a dignified Golden Core Elder, actually had to be like a dancing girl in a mortal brothel.

Wearing such shameless clothing, dancing for a Foundation Establishment Stage Rebellious Disciple?

"What? Revered Master is unwilling?" Cao Kun raised an eyebrow, his tone turning cold.

"Then forget it. Anyway, this Disciple thinks this clothing looks quite good; Revered Master can just wear it back to the main palace like this. Wait for tomorrow to let everyone enjoy it together."

"Don't!" Yu Linglong was so scared that her face paled.

"I'll dance... I'll dance."

Yu Linglong gritted her teeth and slowly walked to the open space in the center of the pavilion, beginning to sway.

The Hehuan Sect was naturally skilled in seduction techniques, and Yu Linglong was even more of an expert among them.

Even without deliberately casting a charm technique, the allure in her every gesture was enough to make a Cultivator with weaker willpower lose their senses.

She deliberately slowed her movements, with every turn and every bend.

Cao Kun leaned back in the rocking chair, watching with great interest, occasionally clapping and cheering.

"Not bad, not bad. Revered Master, this waist strength, this Disciple admires it."

"Turn around, turn your back to me and sway. Yes, that's it."

Listening to these highly insulting commands, Yu Linglong gritted her teeth tightly.

She pretended to be a heartless puppet, mechanically fulfilling Cao Kun's requests.

After dancing for a full quarter of an hour, Yu Linglong finally stopped.

"How is it... Good Disciple, does it look good~"

She forced a charming smile, her voice carrying a tone of ingratiation.

Cao Kun leaned comfortably in the rocking chair, clapping and laughing softly.

"Not bad, not bad. As expected of the number one beauty in Qingzhou, this Disciple has truly feasted his eyes today."

Hearing this, Yu Linglong felt a surge of joy.

"Then, Disciple... can you dispel this clothing now?"

She looked at Cao Kun with great anticipation.

The smile on Cao Kun's face did not diminish, and his gaze swept back and forth over Yu Linglong twice.

"But as for this clothing..." He deliberately drew out his tone amidst Yu Linglong's expectant gaze.

"This Disciple suddenly feels that wearing it for a few more days will be beneficial to Revered Master's cultivation. Let's not dispel it for now."

Once these words were spoken, Yu Linglong was stunned for a full three seconds before she realized she had been played.

The dignity she had set aside and the humiliation she had endured had all become a joke!

"Rebellious Disciple—!"

Yu Linglong shrieked sharply, the violent pressure of her Late Golden Core Stage spreading out.

The tables and chairs in the pavilion were instantly overturned by the shockwave.

"You dare to play with this seat—!"

"I will kill you!"

Cao Kun completely ignored her rage and spoke unhurriedly.

"This Disciple just wanted to test whether you, Revered Master, have a clear understanding of your current status."

"Unexpectedly, after so long, you still haven't figured it out."

He looked at Yu Linglong's pretty face, now distorted by anger, and shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of disappointment.

"Since that's the case, then you will honestly... keep wearing this clothing forever!"

"When you have figured it out, then come find me again."

Having finished speaking, he closed his eyes, appearing as if he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to her anymore.

These words directly extinguished the rage in Yu Linglong's heart, bringing her to her senses.

Yes, what right did she have to be angry now?

Her life, her dignity, everything was in the hands of this Rebellious Disciple.

Anger could not solve any problems; it would only make her situation worse.

He had plenty of ways to torture her, while she didn't even have the qualification to resist.

The expression on Yu Linglong's face underwent a complete transformation in the span of a single breath.

"Oh my~ Good Disciple~"

Yu Linglong twisted her waist.

Her whole body leaned into Cao Kun's arms, her legs naturally straddling his lap.

"Revered Master was just... joking with you earlier~"

"You little heartless thing, how could you take it seriously?"