73: What on earth is Chapter 73, "Transfer of Mating Rights"?

Far away at Lianxiang Peak of the Hehuan Sect, Cao Kun had just stepped out of the inner chamber.

Suddenly, a series of System notification tones popped up in his mind.

[Ding! Emergency mission triggered!]

[Detected that Jade Beast No. 1, 'Yu Linglong,' out of an instinct for favoritism, is attempting to transfer the mating rights of Jade Beast No. 2, 'Leng Qingyue,' to an external male individual.]

After listening, Cao Kun's brain did a full rotation first.

Only then did he react to what the System's pedantic terminology actually meant.

"Transfer of mating rights?"

Cao Kun couldn't help but curse out loud in his heart.

Who exactly designed this damn System's vocabulary database?

Describing it so stiffly and crudely, without a shred of aesthetic sense.

He sank his consciousness into the System panel and clicked on the detailed information of that emergency mission.

A few lines of small text surfaced.

[Target Location: Miaoyin Sect, Qingzhou.]

[Personnel Involved: Miaoyin Sect Grand Elder Yun Xiyue, direct Disciple Ji Jinian.]

[Event Progress: Yu Linglong has already proactively promised a marriage; Ji Jinian will visit soon with betrothal gifts to propose.]

[Mission Reward: Complete the mission and resolve the crisis to obtain one Mysterious Gift Pack.]

After reading this detailed information, his gaze turned completely cold.

Fine.

Just fine.

You even dare to give away my private property?

It seems I've been showing too many smiles recently.

It's made this Late Golden Core Stage Revered Master lose track of who's in charge.

Does she really think that just because she knows how to serve people, she can pull these kinds of shady little moves behind my back?

"Accept mission."

Cao Kun muttered silently in his heart.

He turned and walked toward the large throne in the center of the Main Hall.

With a flick of his robes, he sat down in a domineering, wide-legged stance.

Cao Kun closed his eyes, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest of the throne.

Tap.

Tap.

Tap.

The crisp tapping sounds echoed through the empty Main Hall.

He didn't need to do anything right now; he only needed to sit here and wait for that clever-clogs to return home.

Meanwhile.

High in the sky, hundreds of miles away from the Hehuan Sect.

Yu Linglong was rushing back to the Sect at full speed.

The high-altitude astral winds blew against her luxurious purple flowing cloud dress, perfectly outlining her extremely provocative and voluptuous curves.

Her mood was so good she could practically fly to the heavens.

All along the way, Yu Linglong had been repeatedly reviewing her 'perfect plan' in her mind.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt she was a farsighted genius of palace intrigue.

Doesn't that dead girl Qingyue rely on her youth to cling to Revered Master every day?

Doesn't she also harbor delusions of becoming Dao Companions with Revered Master?

Well, things are fine now.

Ji Jinian from the Miaoyin Sect will soon arrive with heavy gifts to propose marriage.

He is not just a Disciple of the Miaoyin Sect's Grand Elder, but also the eldest son of the Ji Family.

His status and position are right there.

When the time comes, the entire Hehuan Sect will know about this.

For a man as domineering as Revered Master, to know that his woman is being eyed by someone else, and even having them show up at the door with such fanfare...

What would he think?

He will definitely think it's Leng Qingyue attracting bees and butterflies outside, not staying in her place!

How can a woman who can't even protect her own reputation be worthy of staying by Revered Master's side?

Yu Linglong was even already imagining that wonderful scene.

Cao Kun, upon learning someone had come to propose, would fly into a thunderous rage, pointing at Leng Qingyue's nose and berating her for being a loose woman.

Leng Qingyue would be unable to defend herself, crying as she was kicked out of the Main Hall and sent straight to the 'cold palace'.

As for herself...

She would be wearing her sexiest clothes, carrying hot tea to Revered Master's side, and gently soothing his anger.

From then on, no one at Lianxiang Peak would be able to compete with her for favor.

She would monopolize Revered Master's 'rain and dew' every night.

"Hehehe..."

The more Yu Linglong thought, the more smug she became, unable to stop herself from letting out a coquettish laugh in mid-air as her flight speed increased once again.

Half an hour later.

Yu Linglong landed on the plaza outside the Lianxiang Peak Main Hall.

She didn't go in immediately, but stopped at the door, looking down to check her attire.

The hem of her skirt had no wrinkles.

Her hair bun was still perfect.

She reached out her fair fingers, pinched the edge of her collar, and pulled it down forcefully.

A large area of snow-white skin and a deep cleavage were exposed to the air.

She had to ensure at all times that whether Revered Master was in the Main Hall or not, as soon as he saw her, it must be in her most enchanting and seductive posture.

Yu Linglong adjusted her most charming smile.

She prepared to perform the excellent play of "Virtuous Revered Master returning from a trip, heart full of longing for her Revered Master."

She reached out and pushed open the two heavy doors of the Main Hall.

"Revered Master~"

Before she had even fully stepped inside, that delicate, sweet-as-honey voice had already drifted into the hall.

Yu Linglong swayed her water-snake waist, her face full of spring breeze as she prepared to pounce inside.

But when she raised her head and saw the scene inside the hall clearly, her footsteps faltered.

Cao Kun sat upright on the throne directly ahead.

The lamps in the hall were not lit, and the light was somewhat dim.

Cao Kun's face was hidden in the shadows, expressionless.

The usual wicked teasing and the unrestrained, aggressive gaze that scanned her body had all vanished at this moment.

Replacing them was a suffocating calmness.

Yu Linglong's heart skipped a beat.

A woman's intuition, as well as her instinct as a Golden Core Cultivator, told her that Revered Master's gaze today was very strange.

Beneath that calmness, something extremely terrifying seemed to be suppressed.

But she quickly dismissed this thought in her heart.

Impossible.

Her plan was seamless.

The Miaoyin Sect was thousands of miles away; besides Yun Xiyue and Ji Jinian, absolutely no fourth person knew about this.

It was impossible for Revered Master to have noticed.

It must be that Revered Master encountered a Bottleneck in his Cultivation and is in a bad mood.

This was precisely a great opportunity for her to show her virtuous side.

Yu Linglong suppressed the doubts in her heart, her smile becoming even more charming.

She walked forward quickly and sat directly astride Cao Kun's lap.

Her arms expertly looped around Cao Kun's neck, bringing that exquisite face close.

"Revered Master, why are you sitting here all alone? Did you miss Linglong?"

She intentionally wiggled her waist, making the two of them press closer together.

Cao Kun didn't push her away.

He raised his hand and naturally wrapped it around Yu Linglong's slender waist.

His fingertips gently rubbed against the silky fabric.

"Where did you run off to today?"

Cao Kun's tone was flat as he began the first layer of testing, neither hot nor cold.

Yu Linglong's face didn't redden and her heart didn't race; she even spoke with a hint of coquettishness.

"I went out to visit an old sister from years ago."

"Revered Master also knows, Linglong has been stuck at the Late Golden Core Stage for so many years; I have to move around and see if I can find an opportunity for a Breakthrough."

Cao Kun nodded slightly.

He looked into Yu Linglong's clear and innocent peach-blossom eyes.

He didn't expose her on the spot.

She really can act.

It's a real waste that the Hehuan Sect doesn't give you a Best Actress award.

The pressure from Cao Kun's fingertips increased slightly.

He unhurriedly began the second layer of testing.

"By the way."

Cao Kun changed the subject, his tone becoming casual.

"Qingyue just went to the back mountain for secluded meditation."

Hearing the name Qingyue, a flash of disgust crossed Yu Linglong's eyes, but she immediately concealed it.

She pretended to ask casually, "That girl Qingyue only broke through to the Late Stage Foundation Establishment a few days ago; why is she in such a hurry for secluded meditation?"

Cao Kun looked into her eyes and said word by word, "Because I gave her a grade 6 barrier-breaking pill, and a top-tier grade 5 spirit nourishing pill."

Upon hearing this.

The arms Yu Linglong had around Cao Kun's neck stiffened for a moment.

A grade 6 barrier-breaking pill?!

A top-tier grade 5 spirit nourishing pill?!

She was a grand Golden Core Late Stage Peak great Cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years!

The number of grade 6 Medicinal Pills she had seen could be counted on one hand!

Revered Master actually casually gave such treasures to that dead girl who had just entered the Late Stage Foundation Establishment?!

Yu Linglong's heart was bleeding.

In terms of cultivation, in terms of figure, in terms of methods for serving a man...

Which point of hers was inferior to that green girl?

Revered Master actually threw such precious resources onto her body!

"Once she finishes this meditation, forming a Top-grade Golden Core should be a sure thing," Cao Kun continued to twist the knife.

Yu Linglong felt like her breathing was about to stop.

But she knew she absolutely could not show any dissatisfaction right now.

She forced the corners of her mouth up, squeezing out a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Is... is that so. That really is wonderful."

"For Qingyue to meet Revered Master is truly the fortune of eight lifetimes."

Cao Kun took in all of Yu Linglong's stiff limbs and distorted expression.

He felt a secret surge of satisfaction.

Pretend.

Keep pretending.

I want to see how long you can endure.

Cao Kun sighed and reached out to pinch Yu Linglong's chin.

"But speaking of which, that girl Qingyue isn't young anymore."

"Staying at Lianxiang Peak every day to Cultivate in seclusion isn't right either."

"I was thinking, should I find her a good family and marry her off early? To avoid wasting her prime youth."

Hearing this sentence, Yu Linglong's heart, which was still bleeding, instantly started pounding wildly!

Wild joy!

Uncontrollable wild joy surged into her heart!

Revered Master actually proactively suggested marrying Leng Qingyue off!

This simply coincided perfectly with her own plan!

This is called a telepathic connection!

Yu Linglong was so excited she almost cried out loud.

She was just about to put on the posture of an Elder and coquettishly say, "Revered Master is truly thoughtful, Linglong will go and arrange it right away."

As a result.

Cao Kun suddenly dropped a line.

"Do you think there are any suitable candidates over at the Miaoyin Sect?"

The moment this sentence came out.

Yu Linglong's head started buzzing.

Miaoyin Sect?!

Why would he suddenly mention the Miaoyin Sect?!

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Yu Linglong's back.

Impossible!

It's impossible for Revered Master to know I went to the Miaoyin Sect!

It must be a coincidence.

Yes, there are only a few large Sects in Qingzhou; Revered Master just made a random guess.

Yu Linglong forced herself to remain calm, giving a dry laugh and being perfunctory, but her voice had completely lost its usual charm.

"The Miaoyin Sect..."

"This... Linglong, Linglong doesn't usually associate with them much."

"Since Revered Master has this intention, Linglong will tomorrow... oh no, immediately send someone to help you look into it."

Cao Kun looked at the woman in his arms who was still making a deathbed struggle.

His patience was completely exhausted.

He directly withdrew the last bit of his gentle disguise.

His gaze became extremely sharp, like the edge of a blade.

"No need to look into it."

Cao Kun grabbed the back of Yu Linglong's neck and pressed her down.

"The Miaoyin Sect Grand Elder's direct Disciple, Ji Jinian."

"He will be coming to Lianxiang Peak soon with betrothal gifts to propose marriage."

"You should be more familiar with this matter than I am, right?"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, accurately striking the top of Yu Linglong's head.

All her luck, all her disguises, were completely ground into powder at this moment.

Her psychological defense line instantly collapsed.

"I..."

Yu Linglong opened her mouth, but could not make a sound.

Fear had completely swallowed her.

Revered Master knows everything!

He even knows the name clearly!

Revered Master was watching her perform from the very beginning!

Yu Linglong's legs went weak, and she slid directly off Cao Kun's lap.

With a "thud."

She fell heavily to her knees at Cao Kun's feet.

Her whole body was shaking uncontrollably and violently, her teeth chattering together, making a clicking sound.

Cao Kun sat on the throne, looking down at this Revered Master who had been so smug just a moment ago.

"Yu Linglong."

"Have I been spoiling you too much lately?"

"Giving you the illusion that you can play these underhanded tricks right under my nose?"

Yu Linglong pressed her head against the cold floor tiles, not daring to say a word.

Only heavy breathing echoed in the hall.

"Leng Qingyue is my person."

Cao Kun leaned forward, hammering away at Yu Linglong's fragile Divine Soul word by word.

"The things I give her are what she deserves."

"If I don't give them, no one should even think of taking them."

"What kind of thing are you? What right do you have to make decisions for her?"

"Taking it upon yourself to betroth my woman to someone else?"

Cao Kun let out a cold laugh.

"I see you really don't take my rules seriously at all."

Feeling the tangible killing intent radiating from Cao Kun's body.

Yu Linglong completely broke down.

She could no longer care about the dignity of an Elder, or the face of competing for favor.

She tightly hugged Cao Kun's lower leg, her tears bursting forth like a broken dam.

"Revered Master! I was wrong!"

"It's because I was too jealous of Qingyue!"

"I was afraid she would take away all of Revered Master's affection, afraid Revered Master wouldn't want Linglong anymore!"

"I was possessed by a momentary obsession, that's why I went to the Miaoyin Sect to find Yun Xiyue!"

"Revered Master, please punish me! You can punish me however you want!"

"I beg you not to drive me away! Please forgive me this once!"

[Ding! Detected that the Jade Beast 'Yu Linglong' has deeply realized her mistake!]

[taming value +10!]

[task points reward: 1000!]

[Current taming value (87/100)!]

[Ding! Yu Linglong's taming value has broken through the 80 mark.]

[Extra reward triggered: Congratulations to the host for unlocking one Golden Mysterious Gift Pack!]

Listening to the wonderful System notification tones in his mind,

Cao Kun's face still showed no expression.

He looked coldly at the woman weeping bitterly at his feet.

There was not a shred of pity in his heart.

If he didn't give her some strong medicine, she would never remember who the true Revered Master of this Lianxiang Peak was.

In order to completely crush her little thoughts of vying for power and influence.

Cao Kun sneered and decided to throw out a heart-piercing blow.

He pulled his leg out of Yu Linglong's embrace.

His tone carried a hint of mockery.

"Since you like playing matchmaker so much."

"Since your energy is so abundant that you even want to arrange things for the people around me."

Cao Kun paused and tossed out that name.

"I think that Meng Yudie from Baihua Peak is quite good."

"It just so happens she's also very interested in me."

"I'll find some time another day to take her into my chamber as well, as a Jade Beast."

"It'll be just right to make a pair with you."

"In the future, you two good sisters can... together, what do you think?"

The moment this sentence came out.

Yu Linglong's crying stopped abruptly.

Meng Yudie?!

That old vixen who opposed her at every turn and was sarcastic every day?!

She would have to share Revered Master's bed with her?!

Just thinking about that scene made Yu Linglong feel incredibly uncomfortable!

That vixen has a Natural Charm Bone; if she really is let through the door,

neither she nor Qingyue would be her match!

Yu Linglong shook her head frantically, pouncing forward again to hug Cao Kun's leg.

"No! Revered Master, please don't!"

"Having Linglong serve you is enough! Linglong will listen to you in everything from now on!"

"Please don't look for that old woman!"

"I really know I was wrong! I'll never dare to plot against Qingyue again!"

"I beg you, don't let her come!"

Only now did Yu Linglong deeply realize what it meant to truly lift a stone only to drop it on one's own feet.

She would rather watch Leng Qingyue flutter before her eyes every day

than ever want to see that bitch Meng Yudie climb into Cao Kun's bed!

Looking at Yu Linglong, who was now completely terrified and shivering at his feet.

Cao Kun knew that the beating was about finished.

Too much would be as bad as too little; this woman still had great uses.

Cao Kun leaned back against the throne, looking down at her as he issued the final command for redemption.

"If you want me not to go looking for Meng Yudie, fine."

"The hole you dug yourself, you fill it back in for me."

"In three days, that Ji-whatever-nian will come to propose marriage."

"You will personally step forward."

"In front of everyone in the Hehuan Sect, ruin this marriage for me!"

"If this matter isn't handled beautifully, you can weigh the consequences yourself."

Cao Kun didn't continue speaking.

He only gave a cold snort.

After hearing Cao Kun finally relent, the heart Yu Linglong had hanging in her throat finally settled.

Although going to slap the Miaoyin Sect's face would offend Yun Xiyue,

compared to losing Revered Master's affection, and compared to letting that vixen Meng Yudie through the door,

what did offending a mere Miaoyin Sect matter!

Yu Linglong guaranteed repeatedly.

"Revered Master, rest assured!"

"Linglong will definitely handle it properly!"

"In three days, Linglong will absolutely make that Ji Jinian crawl out of the Hehuan Sect!"

Yu Linglong