Chapter 115: Just Wait Until I Master My Skills
Although the effects of the Butterfly Flower Finger were neutralized by the Demonic Lotus Heavenly Yin, Su Mei was still straddling him, her robe half-open, the sheer fabric clinging to her body, his own pants untied and pulled down.
Her fingers traced the mark on his lower dantian as she chuckled, “When I bowed my head and bestowed the Demonic Lotus mark upon you, you looked so eager. Did you think I was going to do something else?”
Her words rekindled the desire he had been trying to suppress. His body reacted involuntarily.
Su Mei giggled, “Disobeying your master? Little Emerald, bite him!”
Another yelp of pain followed…
Shi Hao realized he was no match for this demonic master. She was playing him like a fiddle.
He silently vowed, Just wait until I master my skills…
But he was still surprised that Su Mei had actually made him her true disciple.
Su Mei, laughing, got off the bed and casually tied her robe, her shoulders bare, her skin gleaming.
Shi Hao hurriedly adjusted his own clothes and asked, “Master, you said the traditional method of inheritance involves a close familial bond, but isn’t it said that…”
Su Mei smiled, “That demonic sects sever all ties with their disciples’ families?”
She looked up, a thoughtful expression on her face, “As far as I can remember, I only had my master. Later, I learned that my family had likely been killed by the demonic sects. But for me, my master was the most important person in the world.”
“If I could go back in time and choose again, I would still join the Evil Lotus Sect. Having reached this level of cultivation, having seen the mysteries hidden from ordinary people, I can no longer imagine returning to an ordinary life.”
“The demonic sects value inheritance above all else. They devote all their resources to their chosen disciples. No one has ever been as kind to me as my master. So, if you ask me if I would want to see my family, even if they’re still alive, I wouldn’t.
“And even if my master was the one who killed them, I couldn’t hate her. Perhaps… that’s the demonic path.”
Seeing the rare display of vulnerability on her face, Shi Hao asked softly, “Was your master still alive when you entered the Primordial Grotto Heaven?”
Su Mei shook her head, “She died by Ye Zi Yin’s sword.”
Shi Hao fell silent.
Su Mei, however, chuckled, “Ye Zi Yin and I are natural enemies. One more death doesn’t make a difference. And in that situation, one of us had to die. She was simply the stronger one.
“So I don’t harbor any resentment. If we’re counting, I’ve killed far more so-called ‘righteous’ martial artists than she has demonic cultivators. But before she died, Master placed her hopes on me, believing I could revive the Evil Lotus Sect, unite the demonic sects, and restore our glory.”
“Unfortunately, our brief moment of unity was short-lived. Three hundred years have passed in the outside world.”
Shi Hao thought, If only one of them had survived, she would be a legend in the martial world. But their rivalry… it was their undoing.
He couldn’t help but ask, “Master, are you sure you want me as your disciple? I’m a man…”
Su Mei turned to him and smiled, “The world is descending into chaos. The three Evil Lotus factions must reunite. I don’t have time to train a new disciple, and even if I did, they might not be as talented as you.
“And you’re walking a path no one has ever walked before. I’m curious to see what you can achieve before I leave this place.”
She said, “Follow me. Little Emerald, wait here.” The Emerald Beauty bowed, “Farewell, Master, Young Master.” Su Mei led Shi Hao down the jade staircase to the lower level.
The pool shimmered, golden lotuses blooming at its edge. Su Mei pushed him into the water.
Shi Hao landed with a splash. Su Mei giggled, removed her robe, and gracefully entered the pool.
As Shi Hao emerged from the water, she threw herself into his arms. He caught her, but she pulled him back down.
He struggled to his feet, holding the sopping wet, now practically naked, Su Mei in his arms, and stammered, “Master…”
Su Mei giggled, “Little Emerald isn’t here. You can call me ‘wife.’ She won’t bite you.” She tapped his forehead playfully, “Or do you only want a master, not a wife?”
With a wave of her hand, the water swirled around them, forming a swirling vortex.
In a moment, the space around them was clear.
Shi Hao looked up and saw the water forming a dome around them, like a translucent wall, creating a secluded space.
He marveled at her power. He had envisioned his own future mastery of martial arts, but how long would it take him to achieve such effortless control over the elements?
The swirling water created a private chamber, its surface shimmering.
They were both still drenched, especially Su Mei, her sheer undergarment clinging to her body, her curves clearly visible, her beauty captivating.
Although the Holy Jade Immortal had taught him the Sacred Heart Clear Mirror Technique to resist Su Mei’s seductions, she wasn’t using any techniques now. Her natural charm alone was irresistible.
Su Mei gently pushed him down onto the ground, her body half-reclining on top of him, and smiled, “Did I make you lose control earlier? Hee hee, I’ll give you a chance now. You can ask me for anything, and I’ll grant your wish.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do you want me to… do this for you, or do you want to… do that to me?”
Her voice was soft and seductive, her eyes sparkling with playful invitation, her every move alluring, making his heart race.
Shi Hao, holding her close, took a deep breath and said, “Wife, please teach me the Secret Canon.”
He had realized that Su Mei had brought him here to impart the Secret Canon.
Having bestowed the Demonic Lotus Heavenly Yin upon him, making him the true inheritor of the Evil Lotus Sect, teaching him the Secret Canon was the next logical step.
There were two copies of the Secret Canon. Su Mei, as the sect leader, would personally impart the teachings to her chosen disciple. Only if something happened to her would the Emerald Beauty, the Keeper of the Canon, take over.
Having given him the Demonic Lotus Heavenly Yin but not the Secret Canon made no sense.
But even so, she still wanted to tease him. It was simply her nature.
He could have used this opportunity to have his way with her, but what if she went back on her word? He was no match for her.
Should he trust her promise? This was the demonic sects, after all.
If he made some outlandish request, she would likely just tease him further, and he would gain nothing.
It was better to become her disciple.
After all, inheritance was paramount in the demonic sects. While blood ties were the strongest bond in the mortal world, for the secretive and enigmatic demonic sects, inheritance was even more important.
Su Mei giggled, tapping his forehead playfully, “Should I praise your cleverness, or scold you for missing such a golden opportunity?”
She sat up and pulled him up, her voice soft and melodious, “Daoist scriptures are often cryptic and difficult to understand. Without knowledge of the Daoist canon, even the most powerful manuals are useless. Our demonic scriptures, however, are passed down orally, so there’s no need for such obfuscation.
“I will now recite the Secret Canon for you, word for word. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. The Evil Lotus Secret Canon is passed down through a single lineage. There’s no room for error.”