51: A beast in human clothing, back to the old tavern.

Qin Wushang's words, mixed with scrutiny and playfulness, were like an ice pick, making Chu Yuer tremble.

The lewd and perverted gaze fixed on her chest made her hair stand on end.

"Ding! Choice triggered..."

"Option One: Be helpful. Seeing that Chu Yuer is too pitiful, return the ancient Jade Slip to her as requested, so she can report back to Heavenly Martial King."

"Script: You returned the ancient Jade Slip to Chu Yuer, somewhat disappointed that you couldn't immediately figure out where the so-called Kunpeng map was."

"However, you took a Princess as a maid, but you didn't make things too difficult for Chu Yuer, which made Chu Yuer develop a good impression of you."

"A Princess becoming a servant, once known by others and reaching Heavenly Martial King's ears, puts Heavenly Martial King in a dilemma."

"You are being investigated."

"Reward: Saint Grade Seal Karma Saint Seal, Dao Origin Crystal × 10."

"Option Two: Beast in human clothes. You refuse to return the ancient Jade Slip to Chu Yuer, breaking the previous agreement. Using this as an excuse, you blackmail Chu Yuer into sleeping with you."

"Chu Yuer falls into a difficult choice."

"After a long internal struggle, for the sake of her mother and younger brother, she chooses to compromise, goes to the Old Tavern to find you, and decides to offer herself to you."

"You took Chu Yuer's primordial yin, treating her as a plaything you can enjoy at any time."

"You are extremely satisfied and enjoyed life."

"Paper cannot wrap fire. Heavenly Martial King learns about Chu Yuer's situation, and you are investigated."

"Reward: One Dao Spirit Spring, Emperor Grade Evil Demon Seal."

"Please choose!"

Qin Wushang scanned the System options and made his choice directly.

From the start, he had no intention of easily returning the Jade Slip.

"Option Two."

He silently recited in his mind.

Teasing this proud Princess, watching her gradually fall into the web he wove, was a pleasure in itself.

"Senior Brother Qin... this, I'm, I'm fine, no need to check, really no need to check."

Chu Yuer shook her head, refusing.

She was a noble Princess, how could she have ever been asked for such contact by a man?

She couldn't accept it!

"Your Highness!"

Qin Wushang's expression turned cold, and he said indifferently.

"You wouldn't just be all talk, yet unable to show even this much sincerity, would you?"

"I... Senior Brother Qin, I... it's true, but I won't do that. If Senior Brother Qin has needs, I can find beautiful maidservants for Senior Brother Qin."

Chu Yuer's face turned pale, her lips trembling, unable to utter a complete sentence.

The so-called 'check' was just an excuse to possess her; how could she not understand?

"Think it over carefully."

Qin Wushang looked at her and said in a playful tone.

"To be my maid, what's needed is actual action, not empty talk."

"If you can't even do this much, This true disciple finds it hard to believe your sincerity."

He paused slightly, then added, "Once you've thought it through, come find me at the Imperial City's Old Tavern."

With that, Qin Wushang turned and left.

He hadn't walked far!

A crimson figure entered his sight.

Ye Hongfu was leaning against an ancient tree not far away, holding a long sword, her red robes like fire, but her exquisite face was covered with a layer of frost.

Her gaze, sharp as a sword, locked onto Qin Wushang, making him instantly feel an invisible sharpness.

"Oh, Junior Brother still knows how to come down the mountain?"

She spoke first, her voice clear, but like clashing ice shards, carrying a distinct chill.

Qin Wushang knew something was amiss. He steeled himself and went forward, cupping his hands, saying, "Senior Sister, what a coincidence."

"Coincidence?"

Ye Hongfu raised an eyebrow, approaching step by step, her heels clicking crisply on the ground.

"I came specifically to block you!"

She stopped in front of him, looking up and glaring, her cheeks slightly puffed out, her tone filled with undisguised resentment.

"Seven whole days! Is Cultivating in the mountains that interesting, making you stingy even with showing your face?"

"I thought that after Junior Brother became Revered Master's disciple, he no longer had me, his Senior Sister, in his eyes!"

She had almost been unable to resist breaking the academy's rules and forcing her way up Emperor Mountain!

"Senior Sister, you exaggerate, I..."

Qin Wushang tried to explain, thinking inwardly, "This Junior Brother can't help it. Compared to the fragrant Revered Master, Senior Sister, you're still a bit lacking."

He knew very well who to choose!

"A day without seeing you feels like three autumns!"

Ye Hongfu interrupted him, extending her slender jade finger, poking his chest repeatedly as if settling a score.

"You count, how many autumns has it been? Hmm?"

Saying this, as if to vent her anger, she raised her jade foot and lightly, but not too gently, stepped on his instep with the tip of her shoe.

"Twenty-one! That's equivalent to twenty-one years. Junior Brother is truly a heartless person!"

Qin Wushang felt pain but dared not dodge, only managing a forced smile.

"It's Junior Brother's fault, for neglecting Senior Sister. I will definitely prepare good wine to apologize another day."

Hearing him mention wine, the frost on Ye Hongfu's face melted a little, but she still snorted and turned her face away.

"That's more like it!"

"Tell me, where are you going now?"

She knew very well that Qin Wushang coming down the mountain was certainly not to find her; he must have something to do.

"To the Old Tavern!"

"Li Wuyou is dead; logically, that place is now my property. I need to go check it out."

"Old Tavern?"

Ye Hongfu's eyes lit up, and she instantly turned her head, her eyes brimming with a smile, as if she had become a different person.

"Perfect! I haven't tasted the wine there in a long time, and I might even dig out Li Wuyou's private stash!"

She waved her slender hand, summoned her Flying Sword, and without a word, pulled Qin Wushang's wrist, leaping onto the sword.

The Flying Sword suddenly grew larger, tearing through the air.

Ye Hongfu stood at the front, the breeze rustling her red robes and dark hair, bringing wafts of elegant fragrance.

After flying for a moment, she suddenly softened and leaned back into Qin Wushang's embrace, her head gently resting on his shoulder, mumbling with closed eyes.

"Tired of standing, just leaning for a bit."

"Junior Brother, stand steadily, don't drop me, or you'll have to carry Senior Sister."

Warm fragrance and soft jade suddenly entered his embrace. Even through his clothes, he could feel the astonishing elasticity and curves.

Qin Wushang's body stiffened slightly, his arm instinctively wrapping around her slender waist to prevent her from truly falling. His nostrils were filled with the clean scent of her hair, and he couldn't help but feel a little restless.

He tentatively moved his hand down a fraction, and the delicate body in his arms immediately trembled sensitively.

Ye Hongfu's earlobes turned red, but she didn't break free, only chided in a barely audible voice, "It's a bit ticklish, don't move around. Focus on controlling the sword!"

The journey was enchanting, and they finally reached the Imperial City.

Qin Wushang's not-so-good quality shorts held up and didn't tear, allowing him to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

The Old Tavern was, as Qin Wushang expected, tightly shut and devoid of any life.

He directly broke open the door, only to see a thin layer of dust inside. The little maid with the golden destiny was long gone.

She hadn't returned!

"It seems she's hiding."

"Cultivating for revenge, how interesting."

Qin Wushang murmured to himself.

Making an enemy of this Daughter of Destiny, the blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable!

In the future, when she achieves success in Cultivation, she will surely come seeking revenge.

"Junior Brother! Come look!"

Suddenly, Ye Hongfu's joyful shout came from the other side.

Qin Wushang followed the sound and entered a small room.

Ye Hongfu was pointing at several half-human-tall wine vats, her face filled with undisguised excitement.

"Look! So much wine! And his most treasured sword immortal brew! We're rich now!"

She eagerly picked up a gourd ladle, scooped a full bowl, and tilted her head back, gulping down several mouthfuls!

It was still that comfortable feeling!

She squinted her eyes contentedly, like a cat that had successfully stolen a fish.

"Ha! Good wine!"

She took another big spoonful, smacked her lips, and then indignantly waved the spoon.

"Li Wuyou and that old man are both swindlers!"

"He used to always complain about being poor to this maiden, saying that sword immortal brew was made with complicated procedures, with only a few jars produced a year, and sold at exorbitant prices!"

"Turns out he secretly hid so much!"

"Bah! If Junior Brother hadn't beaten him to death, this maiden would have stabbed him a few times!"

After a few bowls of wine, two captivating blushes appeared on her fair cheeks, and her eyes became even more moist and bright.

She leaned close to Qin Wushang, pulling at his sleeve with a slightly tipsy demeanor, saying, "Junior Brother, you say..."

"How about we reopen this tavern together? You're in charge of making wine, and I... I can help you manage the place!"

"This way, I won't have to constantly go out on missions. I can stay here every day... uh, often, how great!"

The more she spoke, the more she thought this idea was excellent. Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Qin Wushang, full of expectation.

This way, Junior Brother wouldn't be able to escape her grasp!

She had to get him!

Qin Wushang couldn't help but smile, seeing her like this.

"Just what I wanted!"

"However, we need to change the way we operate. With the wine immortal pot, we won't have to worry about not having good wine."