Chapter 52: Yun Xiu, You Wouldn’t Want Wenqing to Know…
How could this be? Yan Zhen had recognized her long ago? But how? And when…?
“Yan Zhen, w-why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
He was embarrassed.
“I… wasn’t sure, so I didn’t say anything…”
She lowered her head, thinking that since she had already decided to end their relationship after leaving the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, it was fine to reveal her identity now.
Especially with Master Chen Xi as a witness. He wouldn’t dare have any inappropriate thoughts about her now.
However, just as she thought this, Chen Xi spoke.
“You called him ‘Yan Zhen.’ You must have recognized him too, right?”
Huh? She froze, realizing her slip of the tongue. She quickly denied it.
“I… I called him ‘Chen Zhen,’ didn’t I?”
Chen Xi shook her head.
“There’s no need to pretend. Jiu Youyue already told us. You both knew he was your disciple’s fiancé from the beginning. That’s why you were so comfortable… staying with him in the cave.”
She looked at Yan Zhen, who was smiling faintly, a knowing smile. She asked, her voice a desperate plea, “You… you knew… I knew…?”
He nodded slightly.
“You called me ‘Yan Zhen’ several times. You just didn’t realize it.”
A wave of shame washed over her, spreading through her body, making her skin crawl, her face burning crimson.
She had been exposed all along. And she had thought she had hidden it so well! She had not only accepted his confession, becoming his temporary lover, but she had also used her breasts to massage his bruises, taken turns riding him with Jiu Youyue, been filled with his essence, replaced the defeated Jiu Youyue, and offered herself to him by the pool…
Humiliating images flashed through her mind, and she nearly fainted.
— He must think she’s a shameless woman, seducing her disciple’s fiancé!
She wanted to leave, to never see him again, but she was trapped within the Fire Refining Starry Sky.
She should have given him a nickname, like Jiu Youyue’s “Little Zhenzhen.” That way, she wouldn’t have slipped up!
She lowered her head, unable to face him, her plan to have him marry into Cloud Heaven Palace, becoming her son-in-law, now in ruins.
And he still had the recording of her… riding him.
If he ever revealed that recording, she would have to obey his every whim, completely at his mercy.
Because she would have no way to refuse.
— You seduced me, Yun Xiu. Knowing I’m Wenqing’s fiancé, you still acted so intimately with me, even offering yourself. It’s your fault. So take responsibility. Become my secret lover, and satisfy my every desire. Otherwise, I’ll tell Wenqing everything, let her know what kind of shameless woman her respected master truly is.
— No, Yan Zhen, please don’t tell Wenqing! I’ll do anything!
— Oh?
She bit her lip, her thighs pressing together, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She glanced at him timidly.
“I’m sorry.”
That was all she could say, hoping he would forgive her, that he wouldn’t be too… rough.
He scratched his head.
“It’s fine. I didn’t say anything either. We’re even.”
“Yan Zhen…”
“Heehee.”
…
Seeing their reconciliation, Chen Xi, dissatisfied, interrupted them.
“It’s just a small misunderstanding. There’s no need to dwell on it. I’m Zhen’er’s master, and you’re his fiancée’s master. We’re practically family. There’s nothing we can’t resolve.”
The word “family” intensified her shame and guilt, yet also a strange sense of excitement.
“Thank you for your understanding, Master Chen Xi.” She wanted to leave. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
“Mmm, Zhen’er, escort Palace Master Yun Xiu out, then come back in. I have something to discuss with you.”
“Yes, Master.”
He had a bad feeling. He activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, sending Yun Xiu out, then returned.
“What is it, Master?”
“Kneel.”
What?! He was startled. She had never spoken to him in such a serious tone before.
He quickly knelt down, his back straight, his demeanor obedient.
She was indeed angry, especially after hearing him say “a night of passion, a hundred nights of grace” to Yun Xiu. She wanted to spank him.
— They had shared countless nights, and he had never said that to her!
“Yun Xiu’s virginity is gone. It seems she’s… been with someone. Was it you, Zhen’er?”
His scalp tingled.
“Master, let me explain! It was an accident!”
She said coldly, “What kind of accident?”
He had no choice but to recount the events in the dragon’s lair.
“So… she and Jiu Youyue, in their aroused state, forced themselves on you?”
He nodded repeatedly. Although it felt wrong to shift all the blame onto them, he had no other choice. He had to survive this interrogation first.
“What are you going to do, Zhen’er?”
“What do you mean?”
“She’s your fiancée’s master! Are you planning to… have them both?”
“Absolutely not!” He said without hesitation. “I won’t marry into Cloud Heaven Palace, no matter what. If possible, I’ll have Huangfu Wenqing break off our engagement. After all, that agreement was made by our elders. It shouldn’t dictate our happiness.”
Her eyes narrowed, her tone dangerous.
“So you want to marry Yun Xiu?”
“What? No! I… I like her, but I’m not planning anything serious. I’m only focused on my cultivation!”
He felt like that wasn’t enough, so he added, “And you, Master! You’re the one who’s been the best to me!”
“Really?”
“Absolutely!”
Her beautiful face finally softened, a smile returning to her lips.
“I’m glad to hear that, Zhen’er… Alright, you can get up.”
“Thank you, Master~”
He quickly stood up.
She gently stroked his head, her eyes filled with love.
“You’ve obtained the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire. The sooner you refine it, the better. But you need to prepare some ingredients first. Take this list and gather them, Zhen’er. Then come back. I’ll transfer the flame to you, just like before.”
He took the list, scanning it. As described in the script, the required ingredients were all Tier 3 and above, the highest reaching Tier 6.
“Half of these ingredients can be found in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. The others can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce. The ‘Water Elemental Heart,’ however, will be difficult to find.” She pretended to think for a moment. “I suggest you cross the Demon Dragon Mountain Range and go to the Water City in the Great Marsh Desert.”
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This concludes Volume 4.
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