40: Chapter 40 The Master is actually jealous of his own disciple?

Walking out of the Main Hall, Cao Kun felt excellent, having completely manipulated Yu Linglong.

Next, it was time to focus his energy on Liu Rumeng.

This little chili pepper had a fiery personality and an extremely poor impression of him.

Yesterday, in the plaza, she even drew her sword against him.

If he went to find her now, it would inevitably make her suspicious.

Therefore, he had to wait for her to be unable to suppress her curiosity and come to him on her own to probe.

Only in this way could he firmly grasp the initiative in his own hands.

Once a woman develops a strong curiosity about a man, that is the beginning of her fall.

"Hmph, you dare to point your sword at me?"

"I hope that after I contract you, you can still maintain this current arrogant and unyielding demeanor!"

Having made up his mind, Cao Kun stopped thinking about Liu Rumeng. He immediately flew up on his sword and headed towards the direction of the Hehuan Sect's outer sect.

He had someone to meet.

...

On the other side.

Behind Lianxiang Peak, inside the Medicinal Garden Pavilion.

The spiritual light around Leng Qingyue gradually faded.

She exhaled a breath of stale air.

The white mist condensed into frost in the air, then quickly dissipated.

"Late Stage Foundation Establishment..."

Not only had her cultivation officially achieved a Breakthrough, but the stubborn cold poison that had plagued her body for twenty years had also been completely flushed away by this immense medicinal power.

Her Meridians were unobstructed, and her Qi circulated endlessly.

Leng Qingyue could even feel that her Top-grade Ice Spirit Body had undergone a certain degree of sublimation after breaking free from the shackles of the cold poison.

"The Medicinal Pill given by Senior Brother Cao actually has such miraculous effects."

Leng Qingyue jumped off the bed.

She couldn't wait to share this incredible good news with Cao Kun as soon as possible.

"Senior Brother Cao?"

Leng Qingyue called out with joy in her heart.

But the room was empty.

Pushing the door open, the Medicinal Garden was also empty.

"Senior Brother Cao must have had something important to deal with."

Leng Qingyue comforted herself in her heart.

"He has done his utmost for my illness; I must never be the kind of clingy little woman who annoys him."

"Since Senior Brother Cao is not here, I will go to the Main Hall to report the good news to Revered Master first!"

A smile bloomed on Leng Qingyue's face again.

Revered Master had worried herself sick over her cold poison.

Now that she had not only recovered but also had a Breakthrough in her Realm, Revered Master would surely be very happy if she knew.

Thinking of this, Leng Qingyue did not hesitate any longer and flew on her sword towards the Main Hall.

...

Inside the Main Hall of Lianxiang Peak.

Yu Linglong was leaning against the throne behind the sandalwood desk.

Her long legs were pressed together.

Her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

She didn't even dare to breathe heavily, fearing that if she were not careful, she would make some strange sound.

Just then.

"Revered Master, Disciple Qingyue requests an audience!"

Outside the hall, Leng Qingyue's cold voice suddenly rang out.

Yu Linglong's delicate body trembled.

Qingyue?!

Why did this girl come at this time!

If her Disciple saw her in this state now, would she still have any face left as a Revered Master?

"No... do not see her!"

Yu Linglong opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to refuse.

However, before the words could leave her mouth, the words Cao Kun said before leaving suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Maintain your current state; you are not allowed to let anyone discover any clues..."

Yu Linglong shivered.

The brand deep in her Soul throbbed faintly, constantly reminding her of the consequences of disobeying the order.

If she refused to see Qingyue, with this girl's keenness, she would definitely sense that something was wrong.

If she forced her way in, or if Cao Kun found out about this later and used it as an excuse to punish her even more severely...

Yu Linglong didn't dare to think any further.

Of two evils, choose the lesser.

"Come... come in."

Yu Linglong tried hard to make her voice sound normal.

The hall door was pushed open.

Leng Qingyue walked in quickly.

Her face was beaming with a rare, bright smile.

"Revered Master!"

Leng Qingyue walked to the desk and bowed gracefully.

"Disciple has successfully achieved a Breakthrough to Late Stage Foundation Establishment!"

"Moreover, thanks to Senior Brother Cao's help, the extreme cold poison in my body has been completely eradicated, and I have no more worries!"

Leng Qingyue looked up, gazing at Yu Linglong with expectant eyes, waiting for Revered Master's praise.

Behind the desk.

Yu Linglong looked at her most beloved Disciple.

If it were any other time, she would definitely have been overjoyed, perhaps even walking down from the throne to hold her Disciple's hand and examine her carefully.

But now.

All her attention was focused elsewhere.

"Good... very good..."

Yu Linglong managed to squeeze out a stiff smile.

"Qingyue... you are naturally gifted... to have such good fortune... Revered Master... is very gratified..."

A simple sentence was broken into several segments by her.

Yu Linglong just wanted to send Leng Qingyue away quickly.

If this dragged on any longer, she really wouldn't be able to hold back.

"Since you have achieved a Breakthrough, you should guard against arrogance and rashness."

Yu Linglong put on her Revered Master's airs and urged.

"Hurry back to your Immortal Cave to stabilize your Realm; do not linger here. You may withdraw."

Leng Qingyue was about to bow and withdraw.

However, her peripheral vision caught Yu Linglong's strangeness.

"Revered Master..."

Leng Qingyue frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Why is your complexion so poor?"

"And your forehead, why is it covered in sweat? Your body... seems to be trembling?"

Leng Qingyue stepped forward concernedly.

"Has something gone wrong with your Cultivate, have you suffered Qi Deviation?"

Yu Linglong was startled.

She hurriedly waved her hand, stopping Leng Qingyue from coming closer.

"Nonsense!"

"I am a dignified Late Golden Core Stage cultivator; how could I easily suffer from Qi Deviation?"

"Revered Master... Revered Master is just happy for you!"

This reason sounded lame even to Yu Linglong herself.

But Leng Qingyue believed it.

Having grown up on Lianxiang Peak since she was a child, she knew better than anyone how much Revered Master loved her.

Seeing Revered Master so moved and agitated at this moment, Leng Qingyue felt her nose sting.

"Revered Master!"

Leng Qingyue struck while the iron was hot and stated the other purpose of her visit.

"Disciple came here today, besides reporting the good news, to ask for one more thing!"

Yu Linglong breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as this girl didn't get too close, it would be fine.

"What is it... speak."

Leng Qingyue mustered her courage and looked at Yu Linglong with a firm gaze.

"During the process of treating the cold poison, Disciple and Senior Brother Cao have developed mutual feelings and are in love."

"Senior Brother Cao not only saved Disciple's life, but he is also the Dao Companion I have decided upon for this life."

"I hope Revered Master can grant us your blessing and bear witness, allowing us to officially become Dao Companion!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Yu Linglong was stunned.

The strange sensation lurking in her body was even ignored by her at this moment.

The words "become Dao Companion" kept echoing in her mind.

Dao Companion?

Qingyue wants to become Dao Companion with Cao Kun?

Yu Linglong looked at her beloved Disciple below, who was full of expectation.

Suddenly, she felt a sourness in her heart.

There was also the annoyance of having something that belonged to her being brazenly snatched away.

[You, Leng Qingyue!]

[If it weren't for you, would I be manipulated by that Rebellious Disciple!]

[And you!]

[Not only is the cold poison gone, and your cultivation has increased, but now you want to openly ask for status?]

[I don't even have status yet!]

As soon as this thought popped up, Yu Linglong was startled herself.

What is wrong with me?

How could I be jealous of my own Disciple?

And even want to compete for affection?

That is a little beast who bullies his Revered Master and destroys his ancestors!

However, emotions are simply not controlled by reason.

"No!"

Yu Linglong blurted it out almost without thinking.

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized she had overreacted.

Only then did she regain her Revered Master's airs and reprimand with a cold face.

"This is simply nonsense!"

"You have just achieved a Breakthrough; this is the golden period for improving your cultivation and stabilizing your Dao Heart!"

"How can you be hindered by such worldly romantic entanglements?"

Leng Qingyue felt a bit aggrieved.

She never expected Revered Master to refuse so decisively.

After all, it was Revered Master who arranged for Cao Kun to treat her poison in the first place.

"But Revered Master..." Leng Qingyue defended herself in a low voice: "I can also Cultivate while with Senior Brother Cao! My cold poison, and this Breakthrough, were helped by him..."

"Shut up!"

Yu Linglong felt even more sour in her heart upon hearing this.

"The path of cultivation requires taking it one step at a time, guarding against arrogance and rashness, to go far and steady! You must not be overly hasty!"

"That method of Dual Cultivation, while it may seem like a shortcut, very easily shakes one's Dao Heart, causing one to sink into desire and produce a Heart Demon!"

"If you indulge in this path, how will you reach Golden Core in the future, how will you reach the Nascent Soul?!"

"Revered Master will never allow you to ruin your own future!"

Listening to Revered Master's stern teachings, although Leng Qingyue did not agree in her heart, she dared not talk back.

She could only sensibly lower her head, feigning a humble and teachable appearance.

But in her heart, she was muttering.

How does Dual Cultivation shake the Dao Heart?

Senior Brother Cao is clearly very capable; every time, he is able to help my cultivation make progress.

Revered Master must be afraid that I will become addicted to it and neglect my Cultivate.

Later, I will bring Senior Brother Cao before Revered Master and prove it to her properly.

Leng Qingyue let it go in one ear and out the other, not taking Yu Linglong's warning seriously at all.

Yu Linglong sat above, looking at her Disciple's appearance of complying in public but opposing in private, feeling a wave of powerlessness in her heart.

This girl used to be so obedient!

Ever since she met that bastard Cao Kun, her courage has grown bigger and bigger; now she even dares to treat her own words as wind in her ears!

What kind of love potion did that bastard feed her!

To be able to make her own cold and aloof Disciple so devoted!

"Qingyue! Are you listening to Revered Master?!" Yu Linglong emphasized her tone.

"Disciple understands!"

Leng Qingyue quickly snapped back to her senses and responded loudly.

She looked up, preparing to say something else to ease the atmosphere.

However, her gaze inadvertently fell below the desk.

At this moment,

in order to alleviate the pain, Yu Linglong's legs were unconsciously crossed.

And that luxurious purple dress was tightly clinging to her thighs.

"Eh?"

"Revered Master, why is your dress showing?"

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Yu Linglong