MTLNOVEL Chapter 2: I’ve Been Driven Mad by Lust!
Chapter 2: I’ve Been Driven Mad by Lust!
Luo Jiuyan’s expression was grave. “This kid, it’s so late, and he’s not resting. What’s he doing here?”
She had originally planned to summon him tomorrow to deal with those unsavory matters.
But since he had come on his own, and while her anger was still fresh, she decided to give him a stern lecture. “Enter!”
As soon as she spoke, the image of his handsome, heroic face naturally appeared in her mind.
There was no denying it—he was truly endearing.
The massive doors creaked open, and a tall, slender figure strode in.
He walked past several crimson pillars, making his way with ease to stand before the breathtakingly beautiful Luo Jiuyan.
He couldn’t help but pause.
Stunned by his master’s beauty.
Her features were like a painting, her cheeks glowing like the morning sun, her lips a captivating red. She was draped in a purple-black robe that accentuated her exquisite curves, her long, flowing hair cascading over her shoulders. Her aura was sharp and commanding, so extraordinary that even the greatest artists couldn’t capture her essence.
No matter how many times he saw her, Ye Shu never grew tired of her beauty.
But now wasn’t the time to admire her. He had urgent business to attend to.
He only had three days left. If he didn’t find a woman to fall in love with, he would die!
He dropped to his knees with a thud. “Master, I have a request. I beg for your approval!”
Luo Jiuyan’s brows furrowed.
Thinking of the complaints from his senior sisters, her expression darkened.
She parted her crimson lips and spoke coldly, “If this is about romantic matters, don’t bring it up. If you say another word, don’t blame me for being merciless!”
What?
How did she find out?
Did those senior sisters snitch on me?
Ye Shu’s expression shifted slightly, but he didn’t back down. Instead, he clasped his hands and shook his head. “Master, I’ve come to ask you to expel me from the sect!”
“What did you say?!”
Her beautiful eyes widened in shock and disbelief.
She took a few deep breaths to calm herself, then swept a cold gaze over him. “You’ve come to your senses, it seems, and are here to confess your crimes.”
His frankness earned him a bit of her admiration.
She had set the rules herself, so how could she not know?
Romantic entanglements were a serious crime in the Heavenly Fiend Sect, second only to heresy and betraying one’s master.
But it was still an unforgivable offense!
For minor offenses, the punishment was three years in the Repentance Cliff, enduring the torment of scorching sun and eagle pecks!
After such torture, most would be left barely human, and ninety-nine percent would never dare to speak of love again.
For major offenses, the punishment was the crippling of one’s cultivation, the confiscation of all possessions, being reduced to a mortal, and expulsion from the sect!
Whether major or minor, these punishments struck fear into the hearts of all disciples.
No one dared to touch the Heavenly Fiend Sect’s ironclad rules!
But Ye Shu.
Oh, Ye Shu.
Luo Jiuyan couldn’t help but marvel at his audacity.
Single-handedly confessing to seven senior sisters!
He was practically defiling the sect!
For such a crime, she wouldn’t hesitate to impose the harshest punishment, torturing him to death.
Then she would hang his corpse on Mount Jiuxiao for eighty-one days, letting it dry in the sun as a warning to all disciples.
But the problem was,
Ye Shu was her most beloved disciple!
Without a doubt.
Whether it was his talent, his comprehension, or his looks, he ticked all the right boxes for her.
Even among her other direct disciples, she had never been so indulgent.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have bestowed upon him the title of Demon Prince.
Now, she was in a difficult position, torn between her duty and her affection.
She had to admit, her heart wavered.
With no one else around, she lowered her voice and said, “It’s good that you’ve realized your mistake. Fortunately, your senior sisters have strong wills and no major harm was done.”
Ye Shu looked up, his starry eyes filled with confusion. He felt like her words carried a hint of forgiveness.
He admitted his fault. “Master, I was too consumed by lust and disturbed my senior sisters. According to the sect’s rules, I deserve severe punishment. Please expel me from the sect.”
This place was no longer suitable for him!
Not to mention the three-day deadline.
The sect’s ban on romance made his system useless here.
Here, he could be the Demon Prince, but out there, with the system, he could become an emperor, ruling the world!
So, his resolve to leave was as firm as a rock.
“Ah~”
Luo Jiuyan let out a sigh, her breath fragrant with regret. “Why must it come to this? Your senior sisters never agreed to your advances, and nothing happened between you. How can that be considered a crime?”
Ye Shu slowly stood up. “Master, the sin lies in my heart, not just my actions. Even if I haven’t committed the act, my heart is guilty. Please, let me leave the sect.”
“I don’t deserve to stay here!”
“You!” Luo Jiuyan pointed at him angrily.
She had already given him a way out, yet he persisted. How foolish!
If she really followed the rules, she could kill him a hundred times over!
But she slowly lowered her jade-like finger, a wave of emotion washing over her.
Such an upright, pure-hearted young man was rare.
After years of cultivating the demonic path, she had encountered many wicked individuals. Even among the righteous, few had such a noble character.
Luo Jiuyan parted her lips slightly. “I understand your intentions, but since you’ve admitted your mistake and are willing to make amends, I’ll consider it a redeeming act.”
“Therefore, I’ll punish you by deducting three months’ worth of spirit stones. Are you satisfied?”
Ye Shu frowned.
Three months’ worth of spirit stones?
That’s nothing!
What he wanted was to get away from this damned place. Why couldn’t she understand?
It seemed he needed to be more direct.
“No!”
Ye Shu resolutely pushed his hands out, clutching his chest. “Master, you don’t understand. I’ve been driven mad by lust! All I can think about is women, and I can’t focus on cultivation anymore!”
His words shocked Luo Jiuyan!
“You! You truly are a rebellious disciple!!”
Her face flushed with embarrassment, unable to face Ye Shu’s blunt and shameless confession.
To think that she, a demonic overlord who ruled the Heavenly Fiend Sect with its strict ban on romance, had raised such a lustful disciple!
To speak so brazenly in front of her—did he think the Nine Nether Demoness was a mere title?
If anyone else had dared to say such things in her presence, she would have killed them without hesitation.
But it was her beloved disciple.
Luo Jiuyan’s chest heaved with anger, her magnificent figure momentarily distracting Ye Shu.
She paused, then asked coldly, “Are you truly so consumed by these thoughts? Is your mind filled with such filth?”
Ye Shu shivered under her icy, piercing gaze. He wondered if admitting to it would lead to her immediately cleaning house.
No, he couldn’t be so direct.
Ye Shu chose his words carefully. “Master, I don’t want to be like this. I’ve entered a phase where I can’t stop fantasizing about women. I can’t control it. I’m useless!”
As he spoke, he pinched himself, forcing a few tears to well up in his eyes, pretending to be pitiful.
Luo Jiuyan’s expression softened slightly after hearing this. “So that’s how it is. I’ve heard that boys go through a phase called adolescence, where they struggle with such urges.”
She began to understand why her beloved disciple had been acting so erratically.
It was a normal physiological reaction, or so she thought.
Ye Shu quickly added, “Master, this is my inner demon. That’s why I wanted to confront it head-on. They say you can’t break something without first experiencing it. To overcome this demon, I needed to experience love for myself.”
“That’s why I dared to confess to my senior sisters!”
He spoke with tears in his eyes, hoping to avoid provoking Luo Jiuyan into twisting his head off.
“So… that’s it!”
Luo Jiuyan’s beautiful eyes widened as she processed his words.
When her gaze returned to Ye Shu, it was filled with a touch of tenderness.
So, it wasn’t just about indulging in romance.
He was trying to conquer his inner demon by walking a dangerous path.
Well, they did say that to break something, you must first experience it.
If he kept suppressing it, the demon would only grow stronger.
Her beloved disciple truly had exceptional comprehension, to come up with such a unique solution.
However, it did violate the sect’s rules.
Luo Jiuyan’s eyes were filled with reluctance. “Your reasoning is sound, but the sect’s rules are clear.”
Hearing this, Ye Shu quickly interjected, “That’s why, Master, I’ve realized I nearly made a grave mistake. I’ve come to ask for your permission to leave the sect. Once I’ve overcome this demon, I’ll return with honor!”
“This…”
His reasoning was sound, and Luo Jiuyan was moved.
On one hand, he was her most beloved disciple. On the other, she had set the rules herself.
She was torn.
“Tell me, what does love feel like?”
She placed a jade-like finger on her crimson lips, her gaze distant.
What kind of temptation was it, that her beloved disciple was willing to sacrifice his future just to experience it?