MTLNOVEL Chapter 14: Worthy of My Affection for You
Chapter 14: Worthy of My Affection for You
“How could I think that?”
Luo Jiuyan wanted to ask Ye Shu what he was thinking by bringing a “room ticket” to her.
She had seen it clearly in those forbidden books—when a man has improper thoughts about a woman, he would take a room ticket to an inn and do…
At this thought, she felt both angry and embarrassed!
I allowed you to make one request, as long as it wasn’t too excessive.
But you, you have no sense of boundaries at all!
“Master, these are just Lantern Festival passes!” Ye Shu raised the oiled paper in his hand, pleading his case.
Luo Jiuyan was amused. “How is that possible? It’s clearly a room—”
But when she took a closer look, she swallowed the last word.
It really did say “Luoyang City Lantern Festival Pass”!
She was stunned!
It felt like a thunderbolt had struck her.
Her mind was buzzing.
“It really is!”
Luo Jiuyan’s face turned red, and she turned away. “Of course, I knew you wouldn’t dare do something so absurd.”
“I just had a momentary lapse in vision.”
Ye Shu touched his chest, skeptical. “A lapse in vision? Really?”
Is this really about vision?
Isn’t this more about your mindset?
Why would you think that way? Please explain!
Ye Shu could only question her in his heart, not daring to say it out loud. He sighed and tried to smooth things over. “Disciple understands that this is Master’s way of testing me, a trial.”
“Yes, exactly, a trial!” Luo Jiuyan’s eyes lit up, and she looked at Ye Shu with appreciation. This obedient disciple of hers was so good at giving her an out.
Worthy of my affection for you…
Affection? Bah!
Indulgence!
Luo Jiuyan smiled and nodded. “What do you mean by showing me these?”
Ye Shu quickly explained, “Disciple is inviting Master to attend the Lantern Festival, to enjoy the lanterns and flowers, and to cultivate our sentiments.”
“That sounds quite nice.” Luo Jiuyan nodded gently.
It had piqued her interest.
After staying on the towering Heavenly Fiend Peak for so long, she had seen all the scenery there was to see.
And it was indeed scenic!
Wind, snow, and barren landscapes—nothing much to look at.
Although there were a few gossipy female guards at the entrance of the hall, as the sect leader, she naturally couldn’t mingle with them.
So, in truth, Luo Jiuyan was very lonely. Living like this for decades, anyone would find it unbearable.
Going to the Lantern Festival?
Luo Jiuyan smiled faintly, feeling a sense of novelty.
However, seeing Ye Shu’s confident demeanor, she didn’t want to make it too easy for him. She shook her head. “What’s so interesting about the Lantern Festival?”
“As cultivators, we should focus on cultivation! You can be playful, but you want to drag me along too?”
“What am I supposed to say about you?”
“Ah?” Ye Shu’s mouth hung open.
Just a moment ago, she seemed quite interested. Why did she suddenly change her mind?
How baffling.
But then again, considering she was a top figure in the demonic path, it was only natural for her to be unpredictable. He quickly understood.
Ye Shu took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. After some thought, he said, “Master, don’t you realize that this is also part of cultivation?”
“What do you mean?”
Hearing this, Luo Jiuyan immediately stood up from her throne, her impressive figure on full display. She angrily said, “You’re saying that indulging in pleasure and laziness is part of cultivation? Do you take me for a three-year-old child?”
Ye Shu quickly waved his hands.
“Master, you’ve misunderstood!”
“Misunderstood? Explain how I’ve misunderstood.”
Ye Shu hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and said, “To be honest, Master, my inner demon has flared up again! If this continues, I won’t be able to focus on cultivation anymore.”
“So… that’s it!” Luo Jiuyan perked up, suddenly understanding.
An inner demon flaring up—isn’t that just missing me…
You’re being so indirect, but you’re putting on quite the act.
“Sigh, for your sake, I’ll reluctantly agree.” Luo Jiuyan sighed with an air of maturity, putting on a loving demeanor.
She had wanted to go anyway, and now that her disciple had given her an out, it would be unreasonable to refuse.
Ye Shu felt a bit awkward.
It was supposed to be her fulfilling a promise to me, but now it feels like I’m the one begging her!
How absurd!
But since things were going smoothly, there was no need to dwell on it.
Ye Shu cupped his hands and prepared to leave. “Master, then three days from now, at the Luoyang City Lantern Festival, we’ll meet?”
Luo Jiuyan nodded gently. “We’ll meet.”
Unconsciously, her palms were so sweaty that they could drip water.
Her heart was filled with both fear and anticipation. What would happen at the Lantern Festival?
“Then, Disciple will take his leave.”
“Mm, you may go.”
With her permission, Ye Shu quickly left, not wanting to stay in her battlefield-like hall for a second longer.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
And let out a long breath.
He really wondered if he might say the wrong thing and provoke Master Luo Jiuyan into a rage, leading to his death.
But it had gone smoothly, and she had agreed.
Now, all that was left was to deepen their bond.
And then, hehehe…
He couldn’t help but smile.
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept by, and as he passed the entrance of the hall, a figure appeared in front of him.
They collided head-on!
“Oof!”
So… soft!
Ye Shu was knocked back, feeling a sharp pain in his chest. The softness was undeniable, and if he had been a skinny weakling, he would have been knocked to the ground instantly.
“You!”
A furious voice rang out. Before him stood a woman in soft armor, heroic and spirited, frowning and glaring at Ye Shu. “It’s you!”
Ye Shu recognized her face, and his heart skipped a beat. He wanted to run, but behind him was Luo Jiuyan’s hall—there was no escape.
Better to face her head-on. He waved and smiled. “Senior Sister, hello!”
This was Ye Shu’s eldest senior sister, Nie Qing.
Known for her fiery temper.
A big temper, and… other big things!
Ye Shu looked at her overly impressive figure, wondering what she had eaten to grow like that. Too fierce!
Nie Qing clapped her hands, smiling without warmth. “Hello, indeed!”
Ye Shu’s smile faded.
He felt a strong sense of danger, not because of anything else, but because he had once confessed his feelings to her!
He still vividly remembered the scene where she, in a fit of rage, had drawn her sword and tried to cut him down. Instantly, he broke out in a cold sweat.
Her ferocity was on par with Master Luo Jiuyan’s.
In some ways, she was even more dangerous.
Because she was a bit… reckless.
This wasn’t an insult—it was the truth!
Ye Shu still remembered how this eldest senior sister, after being betrayed by her parents, had taken up a sword and slaughtered her entire family.
That wasn’t something a normal person could do. Such determination!
In short, among the things Ye Shu regretted most, confessing to her was definitely one of them.
Confessing to Luo Jiuyan at least left room for negotiation, given their past relationship.
But confessing to her…
Shing!
A sword was drawn!
Eldest Senior Sister Nie Qing pointed her sword at him. “I’ll kill you!”