MTLNOVEL Chapter 13: Master, What Are You Thinking?
Chapter 13: Master, What Are You Thinking?
Early morning the next day.
The sun had just risen.
On the cliff, sword light flickered, and with a whoosh—
Boom!
A massive boulder was split in half, stone fragments scattering everywhere.
“Retrieve!”
Ye Shu shouted, grasping the silvery sword light in his hand.
Looking at the ethereal silver sword in his hand, he was quite satisfied.
Great Silver Sword! Not bad!
With the defense of the Eternal Bone and the offense of the Great Silver Sword, he had now achieved a basic balance of offense and defense.
After finishing his sword practice.
There was one more thing he couldn’t wait to do.
Holding the two oil-paper passes tightly in his hand, Ye Shu smiled lightly.
“Let’s go, to the Heavenly Fiend Peak! To see my master!”
A tall and straight figure, with a sword at his waist, headed toward the peak of the mountain.
…
Heavenly Fiend Peak.
The snow and wind painted a picturesque scene, and the magnificent Asura Hall stood tall.
Inside the hall, a graceful figure sat on the throne, her face flushed.
She seemed to be thinking about something.
From time to time, she would let out a soft, dreamy laugh.
As if intoxicated.
The guards standing outside the Asura Hall shuddered every time they heard this.
“What’s wrong with the sect leader?”
“I have no idea.”
“She is probably thinking of some new way to torture people! She’s too cruel!”
“That must be it!”
The guards whispered among themselves.
In their eyes, Sect Leader Luo Jiuyan’s current demeanor was utterly terrifying!
It felt like their heads could roll at any moment.
Just then, a figure appeared on the rugged mountain path, stepping through the snow and wind, his robes fluttering.
On the snowy mountain, he looked like a son of the heavens, exuding an air of elegance.
As soon as he appeared, the female guards outside the Asura Hall became excited.
“Look, look! It’s the Demon Prince!”
“Of course, who else in the sect could be this handsome besides the Demon Prince?”
“Ugh, so handsome! The Demon Prince has gotten even more dashing today.”
Although sect rules prevented them from acting out, it didn’t stop them from admiring a handsome man, especially one as esteemed as Ye Shu, the Demon Prince.
Handsome, with high status and position—how could these older sisters, who had been guarding empty rooms for decades, not get excited?
“Good morning, sisters.”
When Ye Shu approached, out of courtesy, he gave a respectful bow.
Since the Asura Hall where the sect leader resided was guarded entirely by women, calling them “sisters” was only natural.
But this address caused an uproar among them.
If anyone else called them “sisters,” it wouldn’t have mattered.
But it was Ye Shu!
The Demon Prince of the Heavenly Fiend Sect! The sect leader’s most beloved disciple! The most handsome male disciple in the sect! The Demon Prince, who combined beauty and talent!
This single word, “sisters,” was like a spell, captivating their souls. They couldn’t handle it!
Some with weaker self-control stomped their feet furiously, their faces red as a monkey’s bottom.
Those with better self-control couldn’t help but smile, subtly leaning toward Ye Shu.
“Demon Prince, who are you here to see?”
Hearing this, Ye Shu widened his eyes. Who else would I be here to see besides my master?
“Sisters, please inform my master that I have something to discuss.”
“Understood, Demon Prince. Please wait a moment. I’ll go inform the sect leader.”
Soon, one of the guards went inside the hall.
…
Inside the Asura Hall.
“Who is here to see me?” Luo Jiuyan asked as the guard entered, though the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curl upward.
Although she had already heard Ye Shu’s voice outside and was barely containing her excitement, she still pretended to be calm.
“Sect Leader, it’s the Demon Prince requesting an audience!”
Luo Jiuyan pondered for a moment.
“What does he want to see me for?”
Could it be about that condition?
So soon…
Could it be something shameless?
At this thought, Luo Jiuyan felt dizzy.
Yesterday, after returning, she had thought long and hard. If she were to get involved with Ye Shu in that kind of relationship, wouldn’t she be laughed at if she didn’t know anything?
So, under the pretext of burning “forbidden books,” she went to the storage room.
She took all those yellowed books back to her chambers and read them all night.
It left her utterly exhilarated!
Especially when she imagined herself as the female lead and Ye Shu as the male lead—it was absolutely thrilling!
It was like opening the door to a whole new world!
Even today, she hadn’t fully recovered, still lost in those thoughts.
From time to time, she would let out a few dreamy giggles.
Though to the guards, it only sounded terrifying.
Now, having stayed up all night, she still had a hint of fatigue on her face.
But upon hearing Ye Shu’s voice, her excitement swept all that away.
“Let him in.”
Luo Jiuyan pretended to be calm, though one hand gripped the armrest of her throne so tightly that she crushed the dragon head carved into it.
The guard didn’t notice this at all. “Yes!”
Soon, Ye Shu was allowed in. With the Great Silver Sword at his waist, he looked even more heroic today.
Luo Jiuyan’s eyes brightened as she looked at him, but then she remembered something, and a blush spread across her face.
“Why have you come to see your master?”
Seeing the guards leave, Ye Shu still felt a bit uneasy.
Noticing this, Luo Jiuyan waved her hand, casting a spell that enveloped the area, preventing any sound from escaping.
“Speak.”
Only then did Ye Shu feel at ease. With a smile, he said, “Master, do you remember the promise you made to me?”
Hearing this, Luo Jiuyan’s beautiful face stiffened. Although she had expected this, she still found it hard to accept.
She had originally planned to brush off this matter, but who knew Ye Shu would come knocking the very next day.
Luo Jiuyan felt a headache coming on, her face slightly red.
What if Ye Shu makes an outrageous request? Should I agree?
If I don’t agree…
Where would my dignity be?
If I do agree, sigh…
Luo Jiuyan’s heart was filled with turmoil. “Of course, I remember. What is it?”
Ye Shu pulled out two pieces of oiled paper from his sleeve and smiled. “Master, take a look!”
“What are these?” Since Ye Shu was covering the text, Luo Jiuyan couldn’t see what they were.
But from the confident look on Ye Shu’s face, she could tell he was excited.
Luo Jiuyan’s heart raced. It couldn’t be that kind of thing, could it?
Her hand gripped the jade table beneath her tightly.
She was both embarrassed and annoyed.
Ye Shu was surprised. “Master, you recognize them?”
He wondered if Luo Jiuyan had been to such places before.
Luo Jiuyan clenched her fists, gritting her teeth as she denied it. “How would I know about such things?”
Then why are you so excited?
Ye Shu wanted to say this out loud, but out of respect for Luo Jiuyan’s dignity, he simply smiled and said, “Master, since you don’t know, let me explain.”
“What! You dare speak of this to me directly!”
Hearing this, Luo Jiuyan couldn’t sit still.
She almost couldn’t resist casting a spell to punish this rebellious disciple.
“Ah, this…” Ye Shu thought, Is it really that big of a deal? Going doesn’t mean anything will happen. Besides, you already agreed to owe me a favor. Is it really that embarrassing?
Just as Ye Shu was about to give up and retreat.
Luo Jiuyan angrily said, “Have I given you too much leeway, and now you think you can do as you please?”
“You dare bring out a room ticket!”
“What are you plotting!”
Room ticket? Ye Shu was confused by her scolding. Looking at the two Lantern Festival passes in his hand, he thought, This is a room ticket? A ticket for a room?
“No, Master, what are you thinking?”