315: Chapter 315 On the Return Boat

Inside a cabin of the tianque divine boat.

Shui Liuli tugged at Shui Wanqing's sleeve, her purple eyes flickering with curiosity. "Aunt, are you... very close with that Sect Master Supreme in the Moonshadow Sect?"

Shui Wanqing was slightly taken aback, a faint blush quietly creeping up her ears, though she maintained a composed expression. "We are somewhat familiar, but it is merely the normal relationship between a Sect Master and an Elder."

Shui Liuli deliberately drew out her tone. "Then yesterday..."

"The Sect Master was simply helping me suppress the Yellow Springs Death Qi," Shui Wanqing interrupted her. "It is not as if you are unaware of the condition of your aunt's Physique."

Shui Liuli narrowed her eyes like a cunning cat. "Oh? Suppressing Death Qi... does that mean the Sect Master Supreme has always been helping Aunt suppress it just like yesterday?"

Shui Wanqing was momentarily speechless and covered it up, saying, "Children shouldn't ask about such things."

"Hmph!" Shui Liuli pouted in dissatisfaction. "Is it suppressed just like it was in Songhua County? I saw it! Besides, I am already an adult; I am not a child. Aunt, you are acting strange."

"Wanqing, is it convenient for me to come in?" Ling Hao's voice came from outside the cabin door.

Shui Wanqing immediately glared at her niece, her eyes carrying a warning. This child had been precocious since she was young and was also a bit disobedient. "Please come in."

Ling Hao pushed the door open and entered. Seeing that Shui Liuli was also there, he said, "Perfect, you are here too."

Ling Hao went straight to the point, proposing that he wanted the heaven-mending stone in Shui Liuli's possession, with terms open to her—Magic Treasure, Cultivation Technique, Spirit Stone, or even a promise from himself.

This heaven-mending stone would be of great benefit to his evolution of the Moon Shadow Small World. If he could obtain it, it would accelerate the Small World's evolution toward a higher level.

Shui Liuli's eyes darted around. She was not actually lacking in Magic Treasure, Cultivation Technique, or Spirit Stone; what she lacked was a sufficiently strong backer. She tentatively asked, "Then... would it be possible to take you as my Revered Master?"

Ling Hao laughed in spite of himself.

"Is that not allowed?" Shui Liuli pressed.

In her view, if she could take a Mahayana Supreme as her Revered Master, she could practically walk sideways across the Three Provinces Realm. A Supreme Revered Master would surely have vast wealth. Moreover, she could use this to test her aunt's reaction.

Shui Wanqing shook her head gently and reminded her, "Liuli, are you sure you want to take the Sect Master as your Revered Master?"

As far as she knew, the Sect Master's Disciple... all had deep relationships with the Sect Master. They were both Disciples and Dao Companions.

"I am sure!" Shui Liuli answered decisively.

Ling Hao nodded and agreed, "Very well."

Taking a Daughter of Luck as a Disciple was fine.

Sigh, seeing her niece just offer herself up so easily, Shui Wanqing let out a sigh. Since the Sect Master had spoken, she could not say anything more.

But thinking about it from another angle, her niece joining the Moonshadow Sect was inevitable, and sooner or later, she would have a relationship with the Sect Master. This Revered Master-Disciple relationship could even go a level deeper.

Ling Hao looked at Shui Wanqing. "Wanqing, regarding your Yellow Spring Holy Body, once we return to the Moonshadow Sect, I will begin trying to resolve it for you."

"Resolve?" A glimmer of surprise flashed in Shui Wanqing's eyes. "Is that really possible?"

"We must at least try," Ling Hao said with a mischievous smile. "If you want me to continue suppressing it for you, that is also possible."

Shui Wanqing quickly said, "No, I am willing to try."

Looking up and seeing Ling Hao's half-smiling expression, she lowered her gaze. "Then, I will have to trouble the Sect Master!"

Ling Hao nodded. "It is no trouble, merely a small effort."

He would first try to see if one shot could be effective, changing her Physique to resolve the Death Qi issue.

Shui Liuli watched her aunt's expression and became even more certain of her guess.

After coming out of the cabin, Ling Hao looked back. He had originally wanted to inquire further about the Water Element Realm, but he felt it was too direct, so he gave up.

Shui Liuli was indeed a Daughter of Luck, but this Luck did not seem to originate from the Three Provinces Realm; instead, it seemed more deeply connected to the Water Element Realm. Could it be that the aunt and niece came from the Water Element Realm?

"Forget it," Ling Hao thought to himself. "One is a Sect Elder, and the other has become my Disciple; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"Supreme Revered Master." An Hongxiu's voice sounded from behind.

Ling Hao looked in the direction of the voice. An Hongxiu approached, waved her hand to set up a soundproofing array, and whispered, "Supreme, after returning to Wutong City, are you planning to engage in Dual Cultivation with the Empress to heal the Divine Tree?"

Hearing this, Ling Hao paused slightly. "Your Revered Master told you?"

Only Su Fengyi, Ye Xinglan, and he should have known about this matter. Su Fengyi would not voluntarily speak of it, so it could only be Ye Xinglan.

An Hongxiu nodded. "It was Revered Master. At that time... will you need Hongxiu to act as a Protector for you and the Empress?"

Ling Hao looked at the eager An Hongxiu, speechless in his heart. "..."

Are you sure you are acting as a Protector? You clearly look like you want to watch a live spring palace scene, or perhaps even join in, right?

Ahem, he did not mind, but it would be hard to say for the Empress. "General An, be careful with your words. If your Empress were to hear this, I fear it would be inappropriate," Ling Hao warned.

An Hongxiu's eyes lit up. "Oh? Then is it okay for Hongxiu to seek you out in private?"

Ling Hao: "..."

That was not what he meant... Single-tracking had its benefits, but dual-tracking could also be more expansive.

An Hongxiu looked around to see that no one was there and stepped closer, her ample chest trembling slightly.

This was the most realistic physics engine!

Ling Hao's perspective automatically locked onto the target, and he lowered his head slightly.

"Revered Master... seems to admire you, Supreme Revered Master," An Hongxiu whispered in Ling Hao's ear.

Ling Hao suddenly looked up. "Did your Revered Master say this?"

An Hongxiu shook her head. "Revered Master did not explicitly state it, but I asked, and she did not deny it, which counts as tacit agreement."

Ling Hao: "..."

Great, another wasted excitement.

Whether your Revered Master likes me or not, how could I not know? It is just that so many days have passed, and she is still so stubborn, never having said a single "I like you" to me.

Damn it! It seems next time I cannot be tender and protective; I should just firmly handle her!

Returning to the main cabin. As soon as he entered the door, his vision went dark.

Damn, an ambush!

Ling Hao only felt various parts of his body being "grabbed" by several forces simultaneously, instantly being "torn apart by six horses."

"Little Yingying, be careful!" Before he could finish, Ling Hao was submerged.

Light and shadow swirled within the cabin, with whispers and laughter intertwined.

Chi Wanhe lay lazily on Ling Hao's chest, her fingertips winding around his hair.

"Revered Master, when will we return to the Moonshadow Sect?" Here, it was ultimately difficult to fully enjoy themselves.

Ling Hao gently stroked her back, soothing her. "After returning to Wutong City, let me stay for two more 'days'. I still need to discuss the regulations for future interactions between our two houses with the Empress."

Qin Zhaoxue, who was to the side, heard this and offered a meaningful look, transmitting her voice secretly: "Revered Master, are you sure it is to discuss regulations? Could it be that you want to... get with the Empress?"

Ling Hao's lips curled slightly, and he transmitted back: "Those who know me, it is Zhaoxue. Ahem, however, it is not that I want to get with her, but she has a request of me. Who knows, I might even be able to..."

"Able to what..." Ling Hao shook his head and did not answer.

Who knows, he might even be able to score a double win.