Not a True Mistress, but Still a Good Mistress (Extra Chapter for the Platinum Tower Alliance Leader)

You Su obediently closed her eyes. Although she was being controlled, the sensation of being completely naked was extremely sensitive.

As the slender, jade-like hand gently caressed his abs, You Su felt as if he could clearly perceive even the lines on his Mistress's fingertips.

His breathing became involuntarily rapid, and following his Mistress's guidance, the Mystic Qi in his body boiled like water in a hot pot.

The more You Su tried to calm herself down, the more she thought about things she shouldn't have.

Just over two weeks ago, during their first bath together, his Mistress had personally held his sword.

Although these hands are currently only hovering around the abdomen, they are not far from where the sword is hidden.

As if sensing the swordsman's imminent presence, the sword stood tall and straight, anticipating the return of the swordsman with exceptional talent Way of the Sword swordsmanship.

He Shutong just said was not only to help You Su get rid of distracting thoughts, but also to persuade himself.

She also closed her eyes, focusing intently on using the Mystic Qi inserted into You Su's body to guide the Lotus Root Heart.

She soon discovered that her guess was indeed correct.

The Lotus Root Heart is extremely easy to refine because it can keenly detect any flaws in its host and melt itself to repair them.

You Su's body is perfectly intact, and some extremely subtle ailments could not possibly have caused Lotus Root Heart to connect with him so deeply. Therefore, there must be a significant problem with You Su.

Clearly, He Shutong was well-versed in the Joyous Union Technique, discovered You Su's chronic ailment—the inexhaustible and persistent pure yang energy.

A strong Yang energy leads to longevity. This abundant Yang energy will play a significant role when he is in danger, giving him powerful recovery capabilities and allowing him to always be full of energy to deal with danger.

However, this excess yang energy will turn into poison after he calms down, causing him great suffering.

He Shutong carefully sensed You Su's spiritual state again and guessed that You Su must have faced many dangers at the Jade Ring Pool. He should have been unable to withstand the yang energy secreted by his body, but he seemed to have engaged in dual cultivation with someone once, which relieved him a lot after the release. Then, the Lotus Root Heart helped him repair his stubborn ailment, so he returned to the sect safely.

However, this ailment is not truly intractable. Once You Su's yang energy concentration returns to normal, all problems will naturally be resolved, and the Lotus Root Heart will be able to be harvested freely.

The solution is then obvious.

You Su suddenly trembled all over, feeling as if her very soul was shaking.

The incredible sensation made him realize that he was experiencing something unimaginable.

"Your body is too strong. Having practiced the Joyous Union Technique since childhood, your yang energy will be so strong after losing your virginity that it will be almost toxic. The Lotus Root Heart is unable to emerge because it is repairing you. I am detoxifying you. After the detoxification, the Lotus Root Heart can naturally be obtained. Do not have any distracting thoughts, just focus on detoxifying."

He Shutong's cool voice rang out softly. She would rather do this unethical thing again than have You Su commit seppuku because she couldn't give her the Lotus Root Heart.

You Su then realized what was wrong with his body, and he found it even more unbelievable that his Mistress had gone to such lengths to save him.

He had once told Ji Xueruo now that it was his turn, he realized that it was truly difficult to be completely at peace with himself.

But he quickly gave up thinking. The shock of being wielded by someone while he was conscious was far more intense than when he was in a daze, especially since the other party was someone he never dared to even think about.

He was almost completely absorbed in this extraordinary detoxification process. In the illusion, he and Ji Xueruo tried ten thousand different positions. He thought his threshold would be insurmountable, but he never expected that he would be unable to withstand his Mistress's swordsmanship and would be defeated.

The Lotus Root Heart was also easily removed from You Su's throat by He Shutong, and she made her way back to the misty area.

After immense despair comes immense clarity, You Su feels he can now comprehend the most difficult Cultivation Method in the world.

A moment of silence fell over the scene, with only the pool water connecting the two awkward individuals.

"Mistress... I..."

You Su was speechless and, for the first time, regretted being a man.

"What's wrong?"

He Shutong's voice was as clear as a cold spring, as if she didn't care about the matter at all. But in fact, her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom.

Hearing her tone, You Su felt conflicted. His Mistress seemed to genuinely only see him as a seriously ill child, and he didn't know whether to feel fortunate or worried.

He was relieved that his Mistress didn't hold it against him; but he was worried that despite his best efforts, he couldn't become the kind of man who could protect him from the storms of Mistress in her eyes.

Who could that man be? My master?

You Su suddenly felt immense shame. Last time, he could deceive himself by claiming he was not fully conscious, but this time he was truly sober. No matter how open-minded or pure his Mistress was, he still felt he had failed his master.

"I am not your Mistress," He Shutong suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, You Su felt utterly devastated. The thing he least wanted to happen had come to pass... Indeed, leaving was his only option.

"I will leave..." You Su staggered to his feet in the water. He hated his own cowardice, that he had actually dared to dream of living somewhere in the world, and dared not atone for his sins with death.

"What are you leaving for?" He Shutong asked. "Don't you want to be my disciple anymore?"

"But... but I..." You Su was confused. Wasn't Mistress going to send me away?

"What I mean is that I'm not your real Mistress. Your master and I weren't dao companion; it was just a transaction." He Shutong raised her hand, You Su's legs went weak as she sat back down in the water. "The result of the transaction was that I was entrusted to take care of you as your Mistress's wife. I'm aloof by nature, so for the past eight years, I've never treated you as my own daughter. But what happened in Chuyun City moved me. You deserve to be my disciple, and I hope to be worthy of the master's Mistress you've called me for eight years. Do you understand now?"

You Su listened to the truth of the matter in a daze, and everything that had happened before finally made sense! He had no idea that arrogant master at the lower level of the Water Condensing Lower Realm could possibly win the favor of a master's Mistress at the Void Glimpse Realm!

You Su was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, "I understand! I understand!"

If the Mistress were not truly the Mistress, and without the constraints of status and morality, You Su's guilt would be greatly reduced, turning into gratitude towards the Mistress to an unparalleled degree.

"Good that you understand. This was only a last resort, so you should take it calmly. Once your junior sister returns, your yang energy will have a place to be released."

He Shutong felt much clearer-headed after revealing the truth, and she didn't want You Su in self-pity because of the constraints of his identity. But she also felt something was off; the young man seemed far too happy to know he wasn't his real Mistress...

Could it be that he...?

"Then... can I still call you Mistress from now on?" You Su asked cautiously.

So he still wanted me to be his Mistress... Yes, he grew up without parents, he must really crave maternal love...

He Shutong nodded quietly. Unlike his carefree master, You Su was still a polite and courteous gentleman.

"If you're willing, I'm willing too."

He Shutong also suffered from a huge psychological block due to her mother, sympathized with You Su, who lacked maternal love. She recalled You Su's words when she became a disciple, "A teacher for a day is a mother for life."

She was willing to do so.

Upon receiving a positive response, You Su was like a newly sprouted spring tree, radiating vibrant energy.

"You Su thanks your Mistress!"

He Shutong smiled serenely, offering no response, and held the warm Lotus Root Heart in her hand, keeping her gratitude for You Su buried deep in her heart.

In a way, you are my blessing.

Upon hearing this, You Su felt a warm spring flowing through her heart:

"No, this is all what my Mistress deserves. Even though Mistress fell from her cultivation level, she still planted a divine seed for me, which laid the groundwork for me to retrieve the Lotus Root Heart. If it weren't for Mistress sacrifice, I'm afraid I would have been powerless to do anything but watch the broken Lotus Root Heart."

He Shutong was slightly taken aback at first, then her beautiful face relaxed, and she even felt the pool water become warm and cozy.

Yes... it's all reciprocal. She's good to You Su will be good to her. There's no such thing as one being the other's blessing; they are each other's fortuitous opportunity.

"You're right. Alright, let's take this calmly and get out."

You Su nodded emphatically, feeling a clarity in his mind that he had never felt before.

It turns out that his attachment to his teacher's Mistress wasn't taboo, but rather something that could exist...

"One piece, two pieces, three or four pieces, five pieces, six pieces, seven or eight pieces."

Wangshu Fairy recited her carefully prepared poem, swaying her head as she nervously clenched her small hands in front of her chest. Her two blue eyes looked anxiously at the Third Elder, awaiting the beautiful woman's evaluation.

The Third Elder crossed his arms and rubbed his forehead with the other, asking helplessly:

That's it?

Wangshu Fairy nodded readily, "I haven't thought about the rest yet."

Poetry and wine are inseparable. The Third Elder, who loves wine as much as life itself, just claimed that she was a renowned talented woman in her youth, which drew admiration from Wangshu Fairy.

At this moment, facing this rare, aloof Fairy who admired her, she really couldn't bear to dampen Wangshu Fairy's enthusiasm for learning to compose poems and lyrics, even though Wangshu Fairy really had no talent, just like her master who only knew how to wield swords.

But even after racking his brains, the Third Elder couldn't think of a way to praise Wangshu Shu's two lines of poetry. He could only take a semi-transparent jade gourd from his waist and say with a smile:

"Not bad, not bad at all. For your first poem, each line has exactly seven characters. Little Wangshu is quite talented."

Wangshu Fairy, with her clear and pure mind, immediately saw through the Third Elder's insincere words. Her eyes dimmed instantly, and she said coldly:

"Third Elder, just tell me the whole truth. Why are you trying to deceive me? I'm not a three-year-old child anymore."

The Third Elder hesitated, raising his cup, still unwilling for the young woman to become increasingly entangled in this path she was not suited for, all for the sake of a blind man. So, hesitantly, he reminded her:

"Little Wangshu, that should be called 'speaking frankly,' not 'telling everything out in one go'..."

Upon Wangshu Fairy gave a soft "oh," then lowered her head and turned away, leaving only a beautiful but frail back view for the Third Elder, as if she were heartbroken.

The Third Elder secretly shook her head. She hadn't expected that her words, "Men, of course, all like well-educated and reasonable women," would make Wangshu Fairy no longer content with just studying the "Complete Collection of Idioms," but instead determined to become a talented woman who could compose poems and write essays.

However, the path of literature relies even more on talent than the path of cultivation. Wangshu Fairy was taught literature by the Peak Master of the Book Immortal Peak from a young age. With such a teacher who could be called the leader of Five Continents Script, Wangshu Fairy failed to show her talent in literature, and it is clear that she will have difficulty achieving anything later.

Even knowing this, the Third Elder, soft-hearted and gentle, couldn't bear to see the girl so forlorn. So he walked around to her side and softly asked:

"When it comes to writing poetry, the choice of words is secondary. Compared to ornate verses, the poetic charm is of utmost importance. Little Wangshu, before you write your poem, I'll ask you to imagine a beautiful scene to describe. Tell me what you envision, and perhaps it will become a simple yet delightful poem."

Wangshu Fairy raised her head, her blue eyes brightening once more:

"As the weather turns cooler, my favorite season, winter, will follow autumn. So I thought of last year when my master and junior brother hadn't returned, and I was alone on Lotus Peak counting snowflakes. They were flying all over the sky, and Lotus Peak was covered in white. They were my only companions in the world."

After excitedly describing the snow scene, the girl tentatively asked:

"Third Elder, shouldn't this be considered beautiful?"

The Third Elder took a sip, and the image in his mind appeared—amidst a vast expanse of snow, a white-clad Fairy stood alone atop a mountain, catching each 'falling' snowflake with her fingertips...

"Of course it's beautiful."

The Third Elder unequivocally affirmed the poetic realm of Wangshu Fairy, but compared to the vast expanse of flying snow, the lonely and bewildered Fairy in the snow evoked even more tenderness in her heart.

"Reflecting on your two lines of poetry with this pictorial quality in mind, I find a unique charm in the seemingly ordinary numbers. It's just a pity that two lines are missing. Once Wangshu has thought of the next two lines, perhaps the poem's artistic conception will reach an even higher level."

The Third Elder's assessment this time was quite fair, but her so-called "interesting" sentiment was entirely based on her preconceived notions after she understood the poem's meaning. If an outsider were to judge just two lines, they would certainly look down on them.

Encouraged by the sincerity, Wangshu Fairy's confidence soared, and she felt as if she had truly composed the first half of a quatrain when she first started learning. Just as she was about to recite the final couplet with great ambition, she discovered that her mind was completely blank.

Feeling discouraged, and not wanting her carefully crafted first couplet to go to waste, she had a sudden inspiration and said:

"Third Elder, Wangshu is too slow-witted to come up with an answer. You were so talented in your youth, a renowned woman of great learning. Why don't you finish the couplet for me? I'd love to hear it!"

The Third Elder was momentarily taken aback, then immediately Wangshu Fairy.

What she said was not an exaggeration. When she was in her prime, she became famous for a series of poems that used allegory and satirized men. She only stopped when the impact became too bad. Now that she is at the top and her influence is incomparable, she has a more mature mindset and would never actively provoke conflict between men and women.

But just as she was preparing to show off her skills and make Xiao Wangshu completely admire her, she fell silent.

Little did anyone know that what she loved at the time was not writing poetry at all, but rather finding ways to curse men. Her poetic skills were not particularly high, and she had not written poetry for many years, so it was already difficult for her to suddenly start writing. In addition, this final couplet had to turn the tide based on the two lines by Wangshu Fairy, making it even more difficult.

Seeing his hesitation, Wangshu Fairy assumed the Third Elder was still strategizing, and she even clenched her fist to encourage him:

"Third Elder, keep it up!"

The position of the Third Elder had already been established, and she dared not even imagine how disappointed Xiao Wangshu would be in her if she failed. Caught in a dilemma, she could only sip the wine filled with sorrow and pace back and forth on the ground, hoping to spark some inspiration.

Unfortunately, she didn't have the ability to compose a poem in seven steps, and so much time passed without her uttering a single word. If she were to create something on the spot, it might be possible, but the brick thrown by Wangshu Fairy was too hard, shattering all the jade that was supposed to follow.

"Ahem, Wangshu." The Third Elder coughed twice in embarrassment.

"What's wrong, Third Elder? Have you figured it out?" Wangshu Fairy asked expectantly.

"I think? When did I promise you I'd think about things for you?" The Third Elder raised her pretty face, feigning seriousness, and said, "You're new to this, and you're already thinking about..."

"Junior brother is out!"

Wangshu Fairy's blue eyes lit up as she excitedly looked at the handsome young man who had emerged from the fairy forest.

The Third Elder secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thanking You Su for appearing in time so that she wouldn't have to use such a blunt reason as 'she wrote her own poem' to reject Xiao Wangshu.

You Su also noticed the two women. The Third Elder was waiting in place, while his senior sister was already walking quickly towards him. He took three steps at a time and met up with his enthusiastic senior sister.

"Is Junior Brother alright?" Wangshu Fairy asked with concern.

The Third Elder rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "Shouldn't you ask your master first? And look at his blissful expression, does he look like something's wrong? He's probably secretly delighted to be bathing with his master."

"You Su."

The Third Elder called out to You Su indifferently; she wouldn't let the two of them exchange pleasantries there.

Senior Sister You Su shook her head, and then walked together with her to the Third Elder's side.

You Su was about to bow when the Third Elder used his Qi to support his upper body and asked with a frown:

"Your master, she..."

You Su smiled warmly, giving a reassuring look, and clasped his hands in a fist salute in response:

"I have successfully completed my mission."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder felt a great weight lifted from his heart, and even with his century-old State of Mind, he couldn't help but beam with joy.

"Great! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

"Junior brother is amazing!" Wangshu Fairy exclaimed.

"This is what You Su should do."

You Su smiled, feeling a great sense of accomplishment. Being able to protect the people he cherished was the main purpose of his cultivation.

"Although the transfer of the Lotus Root Heart was successful, refining Destiny Item is not something that can be accomplished in a day. It is probably unknown when Master will be able to emerge from seclusion."

Seeing that the young man still cared about his master, the Third Elder held him in even higher regard and felt even more resentful that You Su was not a woman.

"The most difficult step has been completed; the rest is up to the Thirteenth Elder. It's simply a matter of retracing the steps she's taken and patiently awaiting her return. During this time, no one should be allowed to disturb her."

The Third Elder had complete confidence in this exceptionally talented female swordswoman.

You Su nodded emphatically, "Yes, I believe in Master!"

The Third Elder felt as if he had found a kindred spirit when he saw how much the young man respected the Thirteenth Elder.

The world admires the Lotus Sword Venerable only because they are attracted by her physical appearance. If they were to face her pure heart, they would probably avoid her like the plague. But this young man is blind, yet he can still write that "On the Love of Lotus," which shows that he truly understands and appreciates the beauty of the Thirteenth Elder.

Just as she was about to praise You Su, Wangshu Fairy appeared:

"Third Elder, what were you about to say to me?"

So you haven't forgotten about this?

The Third Elder casually crossed his arms, supporting his heavy, soft flesh, took another sip of Immortal Wine, and feigned composure, saying:

"What did I say? I didn't mean to say anything... Oh, right! I still need to go back and check the records more. The matter of refining one's Destiny Item is extremely rare. There might be some things I need to be careful about. I absolutely cannot let You Su's efforts go to waste. You and your fellow disciples have a good chat. There's no need to see me off."

As he spoke, the Third Elder turned around hastily, bringing with him a burst of fragrance.

You Su smelled the rich fragrance again and thought that the Third Elder was truly beautiful and kind-hearted. She couldn't help but smell it a few more times and immediately felt refreshed.

Wangshu Fairy rested her chin on her hand in confusion and muttered, "The Third Elder probably didn't leave because she couldn't help me and was afraid I'd be disappointed in her, right?"

The Third Elder paused in her steps before leaving. Her hearing, Void Glimpse Realm, was unquestionable. She suppressed the urge to turn back and continued walking out.

At this moment, it is absolutely not advisable to try to prove yourself by turning back. The best course of action is to wait for her to go back and prepare properly, and then bring her the results to amaze this young girl next time.

You Su naturally heard her senior sister's question and asked, "What kind of help does Senior Sister need from the Third Elder?"

Wangshu Fairy then honestly confessed, "I was inspired to write half a quatrain, but I can't come up with the second half. I wanted to ask the Third Elder for help, but she seemed reluctant..."

You Su also became interested, relieved that his senior sister's troubles weren't related to cultivation; perhaps he could also help her with poetry and literature.

"I didn't know that Senior Sister also enjoys composing poems. Why don't you recite some for me, and I'll see if I can help you?"

Upon Wangshu Fairy's eyes lit up with excitement. Thinking that this poem was a collaboration between her and her junior brother, she was overjoyed and was about to recite the poem when she suddenly noticed that rich fragrance appear beside her again.

The Third Elder unexpectedly returned and stood solemnly beside the two of them.

"Third Elder? Why are you back again?" Wangshu Fairy asked in surprise.

"Poetry and prose cannot be continued haphazardly. Haven't I told you before that you can't teach others without proper training? I'm not helping you not because I can't, but because I don't want to. I'd much rather you complete your own poem independently. Moreover, since you're new to this field, it's crucial to avoid haphazard learning. My return is naturally to oversee things for you, to ensure that no one ruins your exquisite opening couplet."

The Third Elder, without batting an eye, solemnly explained his reasons.

In truth, she knew that she simply didn't want You Su to take advantage of her vulnerability and steal the limelight while her public image was still uncertain. After all, she had worked hard to gain the admiration of Wangshu Fairy, and she couldn't afford to lose it so easily.

You Su also knew that whether they were celestial scholars or mortal Confucian masters, they all considered it an honor to pass the examination at Book Immortal Peak, so he humbly said:

"You Su a blind man, how could he be worthy of teaching Senior Sister poetry and prose? He just wanted to try it out on a whim. It's good that the Third Elder is here; with you overseeing things, please don't let Senior Sister learn my dregs."

Wangshu Fairy retorted, "Junior brother, don't say that! Junior brother is definitely very powerful!"

The Third Elder was very clear-headed. It was true that You Su had just accomplished a great feat, but she wouldn't allow him to continue Wangshu. So she forced a smile and said:

"Indeed, I've read the poem you wrote for your master; it's quite good. So don't underestimate yourself; just give it a try."

"Junior brother even wrote a poem for Master?!" Wangshu Fairy exclaimed in surprise.

The 4k+2k bonus chapter is for the Alliance Leader Platinum Tower, and the bonus chapter for the Alliance Leader is still in preparation.