46: A Second Blossom: The Master's Compromise

Qin Wushang was toying with the Flowing Shadow Stone in his hand, a look of helplessness mixed with determination on his face.

With the System's foresight, how could he be unprepared?

This Flowing Shadow Stone, naturally, was also one of the spoils of war he had acquired from Li Wuyou's Storage Ring.

It was very easy to use; just inject spiritual power into it.

"Flowing Shadow Stone... Rebellious Disciple! What do you intend to do?"

Chu Yuehua's pupils constricted, a chill rose from the bottom of her heart, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.

She had been too wild last night and hadn't noticed the existence of this Flowing Shadow Stone.

"Nothing much," Qin Wushang said calmly.

"I just want to keep a memento of last night's events."

"After all, that might have been the closest this Disciple has ever been to Revered Master in this life."

"You... you dared to record it? When?"

Chu Yuehua's face changed drastically. She wanted to lunge forward and snatch the glittering Flowing Shadow Stone, but she couldn't.

She was too weak.

Most of the Dragon poison had been cleared, but the Demonic Seal within her body still existed, sealing away most of her cultivation.

"Revered Master, this Disciple was also forced!" Qin Wushang's tone suddenly rose, giving off a sense of desperate madness.

"I just want to live!"

"The Qin Clan regards me as an abandoned child, wishing to eliminate me quickly!"

"Now, even Revered Master, after your recovery, will surely clean house, right? Since I'm going to die either way... !"

"Then why not, before I die, let the entire Desolate Heaven Domain see what kind of... intimate things happened between their revered Great Chu Empress and this Rebellious Disciple!"

With that, he made a move to leave!

That look of disappointment and determination, falling into Chu Yuehua's eyes, made her heart clench.

"Stop! Rebellious Disciple... calm down!" Chu Yuehua cried out urgently.

"Last night's events were due to the poison, not your fault alone. As long as you hand over the Flowing Shadow Stone to Revered Master, Revered Master can... can pretend nothing happened!"

She was the Great Chu Empress, a quasi-Emperor expert. If the scenes of their intimacy last night were to spread, her dignity would be swept away!

This absolutely cannot happen!

"Revered Master, can I still trust you?" Qin Wushang retorted with a cold sneer.

"Just now, Revered Master personally told this Disciple to die!"

"You're all the same, you all want me dead! Now, for the sake of the Flowing Shadow Stone, you speak such soft words. How can this Disciple believe you?"

He did it on purpose!

Only by doing so could he make Chu Yuehua feel that her changes were all caused by him.

Only then would she feel guilty!

That way, it would be much easier for him to get close to the beautiful Revered Master in the future.

"Just now... Revered Master misspoke!" Chu Yuehua's voice softened, carrying a hint of pleading that was even strange to herself.

"Revered Master did not mean it!"

"If not for your presence last night, Revered Master would have been burned to death by the Dragon poison... Alas, one can only say that fate plays tricks on people."

At this moment, her heart was in a chaotic mess, very complicated!

Kill the Rebellious Disciple? This goes against reason!

After all, last night's events really couldn't be entirely blamed on him.

He was only concerned about Revered Master, worried about Revered Master, which led to the Dragon poison entering his body and disturbing his mind.

Moreover, she herself was too proactive last night!

The Rebellious Disciple was also a key figure in the future competition for the Emperor's Path, a supreme expert of the Desolate Heaven Domain. She needed his growth to be able to contend against the experts of the two great heavens.

"System! Claim reward!"

[Ding! Host has completed the mission: 'Riding Revered Master and Disrespecting Ancestors,' helping Chu Yuehua alleviate the ancient Dragon poison, helping her stabilize her Dao injuries, and enhancing the Revered Master-Disciple relationship. Reward: One set of Emperor-grade white silk stockings, one Emperor-grade Loyalty Gu, one Kunpeng egg.]

[White Silk Stockings: Emperor-grade Magic Treasure, made of ice silk and lace, possessing terrifying defensive power. Wearing them can increase speed, automatically absorb spiritual Qi, and enhance cultivation...]

[Loyalty Gu: Emperor-grade Gu insect. The person on whom this Gu is planted will be subtly influenced to fall in love with the Host and be loyal to the Host...]

[Kunpeng Egg: The egg of the ten primordial fierce beasts' Kunpeng King, capable of hatching a young Kunpeng...]

After claiming the rewards, Qin Wushang sneered, "Revered Master, do you still deserve my trust now?"

Their gazes met, and Chu Yuehua's heart grew even more chaotic.

All sorts of thoughts emerged!

This cannot be!

His current state of mind, how similar it was to when he gradually fell into the Demonic Path in his previous life!

All because no one believed him, no one loved him, abandoned by the world, despised by all!

If I force him again now, taking away his trump card, wouldn't I be personally pushing him back to his original trajectory?

Could it be that all of last night's events were not merely accidental, but rather the will of Heaven, that Heaven intended for me to be the catalyst?

That this seat should use this karmic entanglement to resolve the hostility in his heart and pull him back to the Righteous Path?

Thinking of this, the complex emotions in her eyes vanished!

She struggled to support her weak body, stumbled to Qin Wushang's front, and apologized.

"Last night you saved Revered Master. It was Revered Master's fault; I shouldn't have threatened you. It was Revered Master who was wrong."

Qin Wushang was very surprised internally.

It worked that quickly? Was it too fast? Or was she faking it, truly wanting the Flowing Shadow Stone back?

"Then how does Revered Master intend to deal with this Disciple?" Qin Wushang remained vigilant.

"Since it has already happened, let nature take its course," Chu Yuehua took a deep breath and continued, "From now on, you and I are still Revered Master and Disciple."

"Is that so?" Qin Wushang smiled devilishly, making one's heart flutter.

"Revered Master wouldn't be trying to stabilize this Disciple first, then seize the opportunity to take the Flowing Shadow Stone, would you?"

"However, none of that matters anymore."

He reached out and lightly brushed her scattered hair.

"Since there was a first time, Revered Master shouldn't mind a second time, right? Anyway, I can't escape death in the future, so better to die under the peony and be a romantic ghost!"

"You... presumptuous!" Chu Yuehua's face changed drastically. She wanted to retreat, but her legs went soft, and she fell backward.

The next second!

She fell into a firm embrace and was held tightly.

"Revered Master, you see, you can't even stand steadily."

Qin Wushang held her tightly in his arms, lowered his head, and whispered in her ear.

"Let this Disciple check for you again, to see if there are any residual poisons left in your body."

"Mmm... !" He kissed her without explanation.

Unlike last night when she was dominated by desire, Chu Yuehua was conscious and aware at this moment.

She could clearly feel the warmth of his lips, the strength of his arms, and that terrifying heartbeat.

She widened her beautiful eyes, her mind a blank.

Forget it! Forget it!

If this was the only way to stabilize him and prevent him from falling into the Demonic Path, then let it be as he wished.

A line of clear tears fell, and she finally slowly closed her eyes, allowing Qin Wushang to roughly kiss her... another day.

Qin Wushang tidied his robes, feeling refreshed, and looked at the beautiful Revered Master still sleeping soundly on the ice jade bed, feeling content.

The Primordial Yin of the Lunar Immortal Body was indeed miraculous!

He had made a Breakthrough!

His cultivation had advanced, the Dao Palace gate had opened, and he had entered the Dao Palace Realm, gaining much!

"Ying ning..." Chu Yuehua slowly woke up, meeting Qin Wushang's gaze.

In an instant, the cold majesty belonging to the Empress returned to her eyes, and the surrounding temperature plummeted!

"Rebellious Disciple! Now that the poison is resolved, you must never again do such absurd things!"

She tried to make her tone stern.

Little did she know!

At this moment, her hair was disheveled, her jade-like face flushed with spring, and her eyes, as they turned, carried three parts languor and seven parts annoyance. That forced majesty, instead, added a heart-stirring charm.

Qin Wushang knew the principle of stopping while ahead, bowed respectfully, and smiled indifferently.

"Revered Master's intentions and hard work, this Disciple deeply experienced last night and will not forget."

"Please rest assured, Revered Master, this Disciple knows his limits and will certainly not let you overexert yourself in the future."

With that, he turned and left!

"Rebellious Disciple!!!" Chu Yuehua looked at his retreating back, then at the silk stockings on her long legs, and couldn't help but say in shame and indignation.