A Snake Swallowing an Elephant

"As for her, taking one disciple is the same as taking two. I don't mind one more." After saying that, Sword Douluo walked into the inn.

Ye Xiaofeng and Qingqing froze. Ye Xiaofeng suddenly came to his senses. He had never expected that because Qingqing had misspoken, his master had agreed. A chance remark had borne unexpected fruit.

"Qingqing, hurry up and pay respects to Master," Ye Xiaofeng reminded the dazed Qingqing.

By the time they came to their senses and entered the inn, Shopkeeper Li had already invited Sword Douluo into Ye Xiaofeng's private room.

Ye Xiaofeng and Qingqing went upstairs. Ye Xiaofeng gave a look, and Shopkeeper Li immediately arranged for the dishes to be served.

"Disciple Qingqing pays respects to Master." Qingqing knelt down and kowtowed.

"Qingqing, there's no need for such a grand ceremony. Your master doesn't care about these tedious formalities." Sword Douluo hurriedly helped Qingqing up.

Watching this, Ye Xiaofeng thought his master was playing favorites. When he had knelt in worship, Sword Douluo had merely waved his sleeve and that was that. Yet he treated Qingqing so well.

"What, do you have an objection?" Sword Douluo seemed to see through Ye Xiaofeng's thoughts as he turned to look at him.

"How could I? I'm too happy for Qingqing," Ye Xiaofeng said with a hurried smile.

"By the way, Xiaofeng, you call him Venerable Master, while I call him Master. It feels so awkward," Qingqing said. Earlier, she had heard Ye Xiaofeng address Sword Douluo as Venerable Master.

"Actually, I still prefer hearing you call me Master." Just as Ye Xiaofeng was about to speak, Sword Douluo cut him off.

"Uh..." Hearing Sword Douluo's words, Ye Xiaofeng turned to stone.

"Master is indeed wise!" Qingqing happily rushed to flatter Sword Douluo.

"Master, isn't this a bit too much? Venerable Master and Master mean the same thing," Ye Xiaofeng said unhappily, feeling that he had been tricked.

"Xiaofeng, you just don't understand." Qingqing smiled at Ye Xiaofeng.

"What does that mean?" Ye Xiaofeng looked at Qingqing in confusion.

"It means that whatever Master says is right. You just need to carry it out. Why ask so many questions?" Qingqing smiled innocently at Ye Xiaofeng.

What Ye Xiaofeng understood even less was that his own master completely agreed with Qingqing.

"Qingqing, if Xiaofeng bullies you, tell me. I'll teach him a proper lesson for you." Sword Douluo smiled at Qingqing as though she were his own granddaughter.

"Master, you don't know it, but this big bad guy bullies me every day. Last time..." Before Qingqing could continue, Ye Xiaofeng covered her mouth. If he did not stop her, who knew what trouble this silly girl would blurt out.

Some things could not be said carelessly. Even if they had happened, they could not be spoken aloud. Matters between a man and a woman were best kept to themselves.

"Master, how could that be? I dote on Qingqing too much to ever bully her." Ye Xiaofeng smiled at Sword Douluo.

"Qingqing, isn't that right?" Seeing Sword Douluo's displeasure, Ye Xiaofeng hurriedly pleaded with Qingqing.

"Master, let him off this time. If he bullies me again, skin him alive," Qingqing immediately complained to Sword Douluo.

"Xiaofeng, do you remember that?" Sword Douluo asked sternly.

"This disciple remembers. I will never bully Qingqing again," Ye Xiaofeng said aggrievedly. He had done nothing at all, yet he had been caught in the crossfire.

During the meal, Qingqing waited on Sword Douluo nonstop. Whenever he took a sip, she refilled his cup. Whenever a dish was served, she placed it before Sword Douluo.

Sword Douluo ate especially comfortably that day. Suddenly, he looked at Ye Xiaofeng and smiled, and Ye Xiaofeng immediately sensed trouble.

"Xiaofeng, a snake that tries to swallow an elephant is never satisfied. The previous three had high hopes for you." Sword Douluo smiled at Ye Xiaofeng.

"Master, I know." A thousand horses thundered through Ye Xiaofeng's heart. You rotten old man, you're really wicked. You know Qingqing is here, yet you bring up other matters. Aren't you trying to break up a loving couple?

"Xiaofeng, with your little body as it is now, you probably can't handle so much, can you?" Sword Douluo had no intention of letting Ye Xiaofeng off so easily.

"Master, I don't want to either, but some things can't be controlled just because you want to control them. Since I can't control them, I might as well accept them all." Ye Xiaofeng suddenly said something shameless.

Sword Douluo frowned slightly. Had this brat taken all four girls? Earlier, the Sect Master had privately discussed with him the possibility of betrothing Rongrong to Xiaofeng. Now, it seemed better to forget it.

"Master, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand any of it?" Qingqing looked at Sword Douluo, thoroughly confused.

"You should let Xiaofeng explain this matter to you." Sword Douluo did not know how to put it, so he directly dumped the burden on Ye Xiaofeng. Ye Xiaofeng had caused this himself, so he could solve it himself.

"Master means that I should cultivate diligently and not let the mundane world distract me," Ye Xiaofeng said nonsense without even blushing.

"Then who were the three people Master mentioned just now?" Qingqing pressed for an answer.

"He meant the Sect Master, the elder, and the hall master—the three of them." Ye Xiaofeng gritted his teeth. Since he had already lied, one lie or two made no difference.

"Master, is what Xiaofeng said true?" Qingqing did not quite believe Ye Xiaofeng and turned to Sword Douluo for an answer.

Now Sword Douluo was in a difficult position. If he told the truth, he might break up these two youngsters today. But if he lied, how could a Titled Douluo admired by countless people go against his own heart?

"Today's meal was indeed quite good. You two haven't seen each other for some time, so you should spend some time together. I still have matters to handle, so I'll be leaving first." Sword Douluo found an excuse and hurriedly left the inn.

"Master, you still haven't answered my question—" Before Qingqing could finish, Sword Douluo had already flown away on his sword.

"Qingqing, we haven't seen each other in a while, so shouldn't we..." Ye Xiaofeng grinned lecherously and pounced toward Qingqing.

"Tell me, are you hiding something from me again?" Qingqing demanded.

"Didn't I already explain it? Don't overthink it, alright?"

"Mm, then you're not allowed to lie to me. If something is going on, you can tell me, but you can't deceive me."

"What if I have someone else I like out there?"

"I don't care who you like. Just leave a place for me in your heart." Qingqing was slightly stunned by Ye Xiaofeng's words, but she still took a step back. How could she deserve to possess all of Ye Xiaofeng by herself?

Although Qingqing had prepared herself, tears still fell from her eyes at Ye Xiaofeng's words.

"I was just joking. Why did you take it seriously?" Seeing Qingqing cry, Ye Xiaofeng panicked and hurriedly wiped the tears from her face with both hands.

After wiping her tears, Ye Xiaofeng's heart stirred. He pulled Qingqing into his arms and kissed her.

"Ah~" Just as Ye Xiaofeng threw himself into it wholeheartedly, his tongue was nearly bitten off.

"This is your punishment for deceiving me." Qingqing knew that Ye Xiaofeng had other women in his heart, but she was still willing to accept him. However, she did not want him to keep her in the dark. So when Ye Xiaofeng kissed her, she ruthlessly bit down.

Blood flowed from the corner of Ye Xiaofeng's mouth, as though his tongue had nearly been bitten off. This girl truly loved fiercely and hated fiercely, showing him no mercy at all.