MTLNOVEL Chapter 8: Master Will Punish You Properly!
Chapter 8: Master Will Punish You Properly!
Luo Jiuyan’s beautiful face was as cold as an iceberg, her eyes filled with anger and a hint of glistening tears.
She had watched helplessly as Ye Shu defeated Bai Rourou.
She had also learned that he had broken through the Foundation Establishment stage and reached the Golden Core realm.
Yet, she felt no joy.
Because she had seen it with her own eyes—Ye Shu holding Bai Rourou’s hand, and in public, no less!
It made her so angry that tears nearly spilled from her eyes.
“Sect Leader, greetings!”
Suddenly, a disciple passed by and greeted her.
“Mm, hello,” she replied calmly.
After the disciple left, her expression turned bitter, and she almost burst into tears.
However, her inner strength kept her composed.
Her red lips trembled as she whispered, “It seems your inner demons are too severe. As your master, I must guide you properly to prevent you from straying down the wrong path.”
…
Ye Shu scratched his head all the way back to the edge of the eastern cliff, sighing heavily.
He had only wanted to improve his relationship with Bai Rourou, to change her impression of him so they could get along better in the future.
He just wanted to build a friendship.
Not that kind of relationship!
Ye Shu sat down on the edge of the cliff, calming himself.
Speaking of which, Senior Sister Bai was as beautiful as a flower, kind-hearted, gentle, and considerate. If he hadn’t caused such a scene, she definitely wouldn’t have been so harsh on him.
If things developed along this path, it wouldn’t be so bad.
Dealing with Senior Sister Bai was much easier than dealing with the demonic master.
If only Senior Sister Bai had agreed to my confession back then…
Why did things have to turn out like this?
“What are you thinking about?”
A voice suddenly rang out.
Ye Shu instinctively replied, “I’m thinking about Master.”
“Huh?”
“Who’s talking?”
A faint fragrance wafted from behind him. Ye Shu turned around abruptly and saw a purple figure sitting beside him.
Her mature figure was hidden beneath a long robe.
He gulped.
Feeling the familiar aura, he quickly stood up.
“Mas… Master… why are you here?”
“You… you were thinking about me?” Luo Jiuyan was still caught up in Ye Shu’s earlier words. Her face flushed, and she tugged at the corner of her robe, glaring at him with a mix of shyness and annoyance.
Ye Shu felt awkward. His expression was slightly strained.
He gently patted his chest, relieved that he hadn’t finished his earlier thought: I was thinking about how my master is so clueless, insisting on having that kind of relationship with me.
“That’s right, I was thinking about you, Master!” Ye Shu quickly corrected himself, smiling. “Thinking about how beautiful and captivating you are, thinking about—”
“Enough!”
Luo Jiuyan shyly extended a slender finger to cover Ye Shu’s mouth. “We’re not in the palace right now. Don’t go around saying such things.”
She turned her head to scan the area, confirming that no other disciples were around. The only thing she noticed was a small insect flying past them.
Whoosh!
A lightning spell struck the insect.
It was reduced to ashes, leaving no trace in the world.
It had done nothing wrong.
It was just unfortunate enough to know too much.
Ye Shu broke out in a cold sweat. After witnessing that, he was even more afraid to speak.
If word of their relationship got out, he would probably end up like that insect—dead beyond dead.
Too terrifying!
“Alright, when you’re outside, you must keep your mouth shut. Understood?” Luo Jiuyan’s gentle voice came through.
Ye Shu nodded like a chick pecking at rice. “Of course, your disciple will definitely obey.”
“Good.” A hint of tenderness flashed in Luo Jiuyan’s eyes.
She was pleased.
Earlier, my disciple was actually thinking about me.
Hmph!
As expected, you still care about me the most!
However, Luo Jiuyan’s expression stiffened slightly as she recalled what had just happened. Her face instantly turned cold.
“Do you know what you just did?”
“Earlier?” Ye Shu thought about the incident with Bai Rourou. His heart raced uncontrollably, and his palms began to sweat.
He wondered if this demonic master was so terrifying that she could see his system notifications—specifically, the one about his relationship with Bai Rourou turning ambiguous.
That didn’t seem likely.
But why was she interrogating him like this?
Ye Shu cautiously replied, “Your disciple was just trying to clear up a misunderstanding with Senior Sister Bai. That’s all.”
Luo Jiuyan nodded slowly. What she had seen earlier matched his explanation.
Moreover, Ye Shu’s behavior had been sincere, showing a genuine desire to apologize.
But then, why had she seen something she shouldn’t have?
“Was her hand nice to hold?” Luo Jiuyan’s sharp gaze bore into him.
Her seemingly casual question struck Ye Shu like a thunderclap.
Was her hand nice to hold?
What did she mean?
Did she see me holding Bai Rourou’s hand?
Ye Shu looked up, sensing a hidden killing intent beneath Luo Jiuyan’s expressionless face.
So, she had seen everything that happened earlier?
And now, her current state…
Could she be jealous?
Ye Shu was startled by his own thought.
He never would have imagined that a demonic overlord like her could feel jealous over something like this.
But then again, she was still a woman. It was somewhat understandable.
Ye Shu quickly explained, “Master, it wasn’t like that. I was just trying to help Senior Sister out of a tough spot. After all, fellow disciples should support each other.”
“I see.” Luo Jiuyan nodded, as if she understood. “You’re not still harboring improper thoughts about her, are you?”
“What?!”
Ye Shu was stunned, his eyes nearly popping out of his head.
He was absolutely certain he hadn’t said anything ambiguous!
How had it turned into something so scandalous in Luo Jiuyan’s ears?
Ye Shu felt miserable. “Master, I really don’t have those kinds of thoughts. If I did, I definitely wouldn’t target her!”
Hearing this, Luo Jiuyan flew into a rage. Her long hair billowed as she shouted, “Then who are you targeting?!”
Under her terrifying aura, Ye Shu timidly pointed at her. “Who else could it be but you?”
Luo Jiuyan was stunned. The next second, she deflated like a balloon.
Her face turned bright red.
Ahem!
She coughed twice, pretending to be calm, and nodded with satisfaction. “Good. Your inner demons are tied to me. It’s normal for you to have such thoughts about me.”
Then, her voice turned stern. “But if you ever have such thoughts about anyone else, you know the consequences.”
As she spoke, a cold aura swept over him.
Ye Shu shivered and quickly said, “Your disciple wouldn’t dare, your disciple wouldn’t dare.”
“Mm.” Luo Jiuyan stood at the edge of the cliff, her hands behind her back. It seemed the resentment in her heart had finally dissipated.
Ye Shu looked at her graceful figure and tentatively asked, “Master, have you calmed down?”
“Angry? Why would I be angry?”
Suddenly, her expression changed. She turned around and demanded, “Are you saying I would get angry over such a trivial matter?”
Ye Shu was stunned. He regretted asking.
She had already calmed down, but now, with this question, her anger flared up again.
“It seems I need to punish you properly!” Luo Jiuyan gave him a meaningful smile.
Ye Shu’s heart sank.
He wanted to slap himself.
Why did he have to say the wrong thing?
He cautiously asked, “Master, what kind of punishment are you talking about?”
He was terrified.
Falling into the hands of the infamous Nine Nether Demoness was unimaginable!
There were ten thousand ways to die!
And ten thousand ways to wish you were dead while still alive!
Thinking of this, Ye Shu felt utterly hopeless. He was done for…
“Don’t be afraid. I won’t eat you.” Luo Jiuyan chuckled softly and stepped closer. The unique fragrance of her body grew stronger.
Ye Shu felt suffocated in her presence.
“Rourou was angry, and you didn’t fight back or retaliate, right?” Luo Jiuyan’s beautiful eyes gleamed with meaning as she smiled. “If I’m angry, can you do the same?”
“!!!”
Ye Shu trembled in fear. “Master, don’t joke around. You’re an Emperor-level expert, and I’ve just barely stepped into the Golden Core stage.”
“Even a light tap from you could scatter my soul.”
He looked at Luo Jiuyan with pitiful eyes.
Are you kidding me?!
Bai Rourou was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. Her hits didn’t hurt at all. But if you hit me, I’d be meeting King Yama in no time.
Even the Eternal Bone couldn’t withstand your attacks.
Seeing Ye Shu’s hesitation, Luo Jiuyan smiled. “Don’t worry. I just want to teach you a lesson.”
A lesson?
You’re not going to cripple me, are you?
Ye Shu didn’t dare make a sound.
Afraid that one wrong word would cost him his life.
Seeing that he still seemed reluctant, Luo Jiuyan gently exhaled a breath of orchid-like fragrance. “I’ll suppress my power to the Golden Core stage and attack you three times. If you can withstand it…”
“I’ll even give you a reward,” Luo Jiuyan casually added.
“A reward?” Ye Shu licked his lips, feeling a sense of anticipation.
Now this was getting interesting.