103: Chapter 103 The cunning Wang Yang, the mother-in-law who pretends to be stupid, and the leaky little cotton-padded jacket!
Deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, in the territory of the White Fox Demon Clan.
Ever since Wang Yang had casually crushed the Black Tiger Demon Emperor to death here last time, the surrounding Yao Race had treated this pink barrier with divine reverence. No more foolish Great Demons dared to come looking for trouble.
Today, the weather was beautiful.
Buzz—!
A ripple of golden light suddenly appeared in the Void Realm above the tribe.
In the next second, Wang Yang, dressed in white, appeared in mid-air with the charming Bai Linger in his arms.
"Wow! Master Husband's teleportation is incredible! We arrived so quickly!"
Bai Linger excitedly wagged her three fox tails and pulled Wang Yang toward the grandest Demon Emperor's Immortal Cave at the center of the tribe.
"Mother! Mother! Linger has brought Master Husband back!"
The young girl’s crisp voice instantly spread through the entire tribe. Countless white foxes poked out their furry ears, looking at the human youth in the sky with awe, as if he were a god.
But what on earth was "Master Husband"? Question marks popped up above countless little fox ears!
...
Meanwhile, inside the Demon Emperor's Immortal Cave.
Bai Su sat before her dressing table, looking at the stunning white fox mother in the bronze mirror—face like a peach blossom, skin so tender it seemed water could be squeezed from it. Her heart began to race uncontrollably.
"He's here... He actually came back..."
Despite being a powerful Soul Transformation Stage expert and the Clan Chief of the White Fox Clan, Bai Su was currently as flustered as a young girl who had done something wrong, hurriedly tidying her clothes.
To hide her guilt, she specifically chose a plain-colored palace dress with a very high collar and the most conservative style to display her "elderly dignity." She even forced a cold and majestic expression onto her face.
"Bai Su, oh Bai Su, you are a Demon Emperor! You are his elder!"
"No matter what I 'saw' these past few days, no matter what my body 'felt'... it was all an accident caused by the Bloodline's passive resonance!"
"I've already told Linger to keep it a secret. As long as I don't say anything, there's no way he could know what I experienced!"
Having finished her mental preparation, Bai Su took a deep breath and walked out of the cave with elegant and dignified steps.
"Linger, you girl, shouting the moment you return—where are your manners?"
Bai Su exerted her maternal authority, offering a soft reprimand before turning her gaze toward Wang Yang, who stood beside Linger.
With that one look, the psychological defense she had just built almost collapsed on the spot.
Wang Yang was looking at her with a half-smile.
Those deep eyes seemed to possess a certain penetrating power. Uncontrollable images of that frantic "Six Beauties Cultivating Together" flashed through Bai Su's mind, especially this man's tireless, terrifying stamina and his all-crushing dominance...
"Ahem..." Bai Su forced herself to remain steady, avoiding Wang Yang's gaze as she gave a slight bow.
"Bai Su greets Sect Master Wang. Thank you, Sect Master Wang, for taking care of Linger."
Wang Yang smiled slightly, took a step forward, and politely cupped his hands.
"Mother-in-law, you are too kind. Since Linger calls me her husband, taking care of her is my duty. It's just that I’ve been 'teaching' Linger and several other Disciples day and night recently, and our 'sparring' went a bit late, which must have worried you."
Hearing the words "day and night," "teaching," and "sparring," Bai Su's eyelids twitched violently, and her jade-like hands hidden under her wide sleeves instantly clenched.
She forced a smile, pretending not to understand anything.
"Sect Master Wang is indeed a famous master with brilliant Disciples. To still be guiding your Disciples' cultivation so late at night... you are truly responsible. It is Linger's fortune to have joined the Hehuan Sect."
"Not at all." The smile on Wang Yang's lips deepened. He discreetly scanned Bai Su, who was faintly exuding the aura of the Peak of the First Level of the Demon Emperor realm, his tone carrying a hint of hidden meaning.
"However, when I came last time, Mother-in-law had only just reached the Soul Transformation Stage."
"Today, I see your complexion is radiant, and your cultivation has progressed at a godly speed, with signs of breaking through the First Level of the Demon Emperor realm."
"It seems that these past few days, Mother-in-law has also been 'cultivating diligently' in your cave without rest. Such cultivation speed—unless one experienced some extremely massive and pure spiritual energy irrigation—would likely take years to achieve through solitary meditation alone, wouldn't it?"
Boom!
Bai Su's beautiful face instantly turned bright red, all the way to her ears!
"Spiritual energy irrigation"?!
What did he mean by that?!
Does he already know?!
Bai Su's mind went blank, but her years of experience as a Clan Chief allowed her to grit her teeth and decide to "play dumb" to the end.
"Sect Master Wang... you must be joking."
Bai Su's eyes darted around frantically as she stammered her defense. "I... I just had a sudden realization yesterday and spent the night in secluded meditation. I only managed to... to break through a small Bottleneck by chance. It's nothing worth mentioning, nothing at all..."
Seeing Bai Su's adorable appearance—clearly terrified but trying to act calm—Wang Yang felt a surge of secret satisfaction.
He didn't plan to expose this high-and-mighty Mother-in-law immediately.
This kind of intense "push and pull," the ambiguity of seeing through someone without saying it, was much more stimulating than direct confrontation.
"I see. Mother-in-law's talent is extraordinary; I am impressed." Wang Yang nodded slightly, his smile as warm as a spring breeze.
However, Bai Linger, who had been watching the two of them eagerly, was completely bewildered.
The little fox looked at the smiling Wang Yang, then at her red-faced, pretending-to-be-calm mother, and stamped her feet in frustration.
What was going on?!
I already confessed everything to Master Husband!
Mother clearly saw everything Master Husband did, and even benefited from the spiritual energy of the extra lessons. Why are they still standing here pretending to talk about "secluded meditation"?!
"No! Master Husband, Mother!"
Bai Linger couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed Wang Yang's sleeve and tugged on Bai Su's hem, saying loudly:
"Why are you two still beating around the bush?!"
"Mother, I—"
"Bai Linger!!!"
Hearing this, Bai Su reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She shrieked in fright and clapped her hand over her daughter's mouth.
She looked at Wang Yang in sheer terror, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
It's over! Everything is ruined!
This Leaky Quilted Jacket of a daughter actually wanted to sell her out!
Just as Bai Su thought she was about to suffer total social death and was preparing to drag Bai Linger away, Wang Yang suddenly stepped forward and naturally grabbed Bai Su's slightly trembling wrist.
"Linger, stop fooling around."
Wang Yang turned his head and put on a serious face, "scolding" Bai Linger.
"Be respectful to your mother. Don't go shouting like that—where are your manners!"
Saying this, Wang Yang turned his head and looked deeply at Bai Su. His thumb inconspicuously and gently rubbed against her wrist, his tone gentle and slightly doting:
"Mother-in-law must have been so worried about Linger that her blood surged and caused her cultivation to break through, right?"
Bai Su was stunned.
She felt the burning heat on her wrist and saw the smile in Wang Yang's eyes as he provided her with a perfect excuse.
Her heart skipped a beat.
"Yes... Yes!"
Like a drowning person clutching at a straw, Bai Su quickly followed his lead, nodding her head repeatedly with a red face. "I... that's exactly how I broke through!"
"Master Husband! Mother is lying! She clearly...!"
Bai Linger struggled desperately to break free from Bai Su's hand, protesting loudly!
"Mmm-mmm-mmm!"
Before she could finish, her mouth was once again firmly covered by a mortified Bai Su.
"Sect Master Wang, this girl is outspoken; please don't take it to heart!" Bai Su's neck was now completely red, and she didn't dare look into Wang Yang's eyes. "Please, come inside. I... I will go make tea for the Sect Master!"
Watching his Mother-in-law flee in panic and Bai Linger being dragged away while still trying to "assist," Wang Yang couldn't help but chuckle.
"Mother-in-law, the tea..."
Wang Yang followed behind slowly with his hands behind his back. His voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough to drift into Bai Su's ears:
"Be sure to make it strong. After all, no one has had much rest these past few days. We need to replenish plenty of fluids today."
In front of him, Bai Su stumbled and nearly fell to the ground upon hearing this.