Controlling Xiao Mei, Administering Punishment!

What kind of outrageous thing was that to say?

Xiao Cang was surprised, but after a moment, he realized he had probably misunderstood.

What Xiao Mei had said should have been perfectly proper.

But why did she think he liked that kind of instrument?

Soon, Xiao Cang recalled that when he was still in the Xiao Family as a child, he often went to the brothels in Wutan City to listen to music.

Because he went so frequently, Xun'er and Xiao Mei had asked him why.

But it was rather inconvenient for him to explain to them just how fair-skinned and sweet-voiced the girls in the brothels were, so he said that he greatly admired the women there.

Xiao Mei must have remembered that from then.

"Cousin Xiao Mei, we are members of the same clan. How could I let you become a servant or maid? Do not mention this again."

Xiao Cang shook his head. The Misty Cloud Sect had no shortage of servants to do chores. Why would he want someone as opportunistic and snobbish as Xiao Mei as a servant?

"But we are not related by blood... If Brother Xiao Cang is unwilling to take me as a maid, I can also marry you as a concubine."

Xiao Mei was extremely anxious. Xiao Cang was already a Dou Wang. If she did not seize this opportunity, then once Xiao Cang became even stronger in the future, he would look down on her even more.

So that was what she had been waiting for.

Xiao Cang looked at Xiao Mei, unable to make up his mind for a moment.

Right now, he needed to keep taking wives and having children in order to grow stronger. Xiao Mei, who was quite pretty and possessed a certain degree of talent, was indeed a decent choice.

But Xiao Mei's character... Xiao Cang was not quite at ease about it.

"Hehe, your talent may be strong, but your experience in life is still far too shallow. You cannot even see through the thoughts of such a little girl."

Suddenly, an aged yet weak voice entered Xiao Cang's ears, its tone laced with mockery.

Yao Chen?

This old fellow had not fallen asleep?

Xiao Cang recognized that the voice had come from that ancient-looking Storage Ring.

Moreover, Xiao Mei showed no surprise, so this was clearly Yao Chen's secret voice transmission.

"Boy Xiao Cang. This old man possesses a Profound-tier Advanced Dou Technique that can make those far weaker than oneself reveal their true thoughts and answer all your questions truthfully. As long as you are willing to let this old man absorb some of your Dou Qi to stabilize my soul, I shall teach you this Dou Technique. What do you say?"

"You're trying to negotiate terms with me?"

Xiao Cang snorted inwardly and likewise transmitted his voice into the Storage Ring.

It seemed that Yao Chen's Soul Power had indeed weakened terribly after today's battle. Otherwise, he would not have taken the initiative to negotiate with him.

Inside the Storage Ring, Yao Chen's Soul Body was extremely faint.

He urgently needed the nourishment of Dou Qi. Otherwise, within a few days, he would once again fall into a long slumber.

Yet not only did his condition fail to earn Xiao Cang's agreement, he instead heard Xiao Cang's teasing voice.

"How about you hand over the Dou Technique directly? Then I can consider being lenient."

"Being lenient?"

Yao Chen froze. Before he could react, he discovered a ghostly green flame rising around him. The flames instantly scorched his body, carrying fierce poison with them.

"Ah—"

Old Yao immediately screamed miserably.

"Stop! Stop!"

"I'll give it to you... I'll give it to you..."

Old Yao wailed, and only then did the flames disperse.

Now, his Soul Body had become even more faint.

A resentful expression appeared on his face. He had not expected Xiao Cang to be so unreasonable.

It would have been one thing if Xiao Cang refused to share any Dou Qi with him, but he had even used such a brutal method to force him to hand over the Dou Technique.

"Speak."

Xiao Cang's voice came again.

Yao Chen had no choice but to recite the incantation.

Although this Dou Technique was Profound-tier, it was not complicated. It was merely a method for strengthening the use of Soul Power.

With Xiao Cang's talent, he had already learned it after silently reciting the incantation twice.

Thus, Xiao Cang manipulated his Soul Power and invaded Xiao Mei's mind without her noticing in the slightest.

"Xiao Mei, let me ask you this. Why do you want to stay by my side?" Xiao Cang asked.

Of course, it was because she wanted to accompany Brother Xiao Cang every day. Xiao Mei loved being with Brother Xiao Cang the most.

Xiao Mei had originally intended to say something pleasant like that, but instead, without thinking, she blurted out, "Because you are very talented. Only by following you can I join the Misty Cloud Sect, enjoy better resources, and become stronger."

When Xiao Mei heard what she had said, her pretty face changed, and she hurriedly covered her mouth.

No, Brother Xiao Cang, that wasn't what Mei'er meant. Mei'er didn't know what came over her—I suddenly started talking nonsense. Please don't be angry, Brother Xiao Cang.

She had meant to explain herself like that, but somehow, what came out was, "Everything I said was true."

Not only was Xiao Cang not angry, he found it rather amusing instead.

He had long known that Xiao Mei was this sort of person, so he had never placed much hope in her intentions.

Still, this Dou Technique was quite useful.

With his cultivation as a Nine-star Dou King, he could make anyone below the Dou Ling realm tell the truth.

"If I took you with me, what would you plan to do afterward?"

"I would do everything I could to make you see my good qualities. Then, at the right time, I would sow discord and drive a wedge between you and Xun'er, Sect Master Yun Yun, and the others, destroying the feelings between you as husband and wives, so that you would fall completely in love with me. Only then could I have all the benefits you could bring to wives and concubines all to myself."

After Xiao Mei finished speaking, her lips turned pale and her body went limp. With a "thump," she collapsed onto the ground.

It was over!

It was over!

How could I say something like that?

Xiao Mei was utterly panicked. She covered her little mouth and did not dare say another word.

The smile on Xiao Cang's face vanished as well.

Xiao Mei's heart was even more vicious than he had expected. She had actually wanted to sow discord between him and Xun'er and Yun'er in the future.

How despicable!

No matter how beautiful a woman like this was, he would not keep her by his side.

Even if Xiao Mei could never harm him, it was still unacceptable!

After all, Xiao Cang would marry many wives in the future. If someone as scheming as Xiao Mei were around, wouldn't his inner household be constantly in turmoil?

By then, merely dealing with matters in the inner household would leave him overwhelmed.

"Cousin Mei'er, you really did plan yourself quite a fine future."

A cold smile curled at Xiao Cang's lips. After releasing his control over Xiao Mei, he spoke icily.

"Brother Xiao Cang, listen to my explanation..."

Xiao Mei's expression changed drastically. She hurriedly crawled to Xiao Cang's side and begged for his forgiveness.

"There is no need. Someone like you—even if you wished to marry me as a concubine, I would not have you. I wouldn't even take you as a bedchamber maid." Xiao Cang snorted coldly and flicked his sleeve.

"Brother Xiao Cang..."

Xiao Mei was shoved aside by the sweep of Xiao Cang's sleeve and crumpled to the ground, her body trembling.

At this point, she knew she had lost her chance to follow Xiao Cang.

Dazed and dispirited, she rose to leave.

"You harbor evil intentions. How could I let you leave just like that?"

Xiao Cang had no intention of letting Xiao Mei go. Though her heart was not right, she could still be used as a tool.

With another sweep of his sleeve, a surge of Dou Qi wrapped around Xiao Mei and pulled her over.

With a "thump," Xiao Mei fell to her knees before Xiao Cang.

"Brother Xiao Cang, what do you want to do?" There was fear in Xiao Mei's beautiful eyes.

"Since you made a mistake, naturally there must be punishment." Xiao Cang said with his arms folded.

Xiao Mei's delicate body immediately trembled. She understood what Xiao Cang meant.

Looking into Xiao Cang's stern eyes, which even carried a trace of anger, Xiao Mei did not dare resist. She could only pay the price for her mistake.