Little Dog Qianhua (8k)

Moonlight spilled onto the expensive floor, creating dappled light and shadow.

The aromatherapy lamp was not damaged, and the room was still filled with a faint fragrance, a captivating musky scent.

Qianhua Venerable stood quietly amidst the shattered curtains. The cold night wind blew in through the cracks in the broken window, and she subconsciously shivered.

As the Void Glimpse Venerable, she shouldn't have felt cold from an ordinary evening breeze.

She looked at the mysterious and unpredictable young man, knowing that she was trembling with fear for the fate that was about to unfold before her.

Her throat began to throb uncontrollably, as if the two words were right on the tip of her tongue.

Don't say it! You mustn't say it!

She fiercely reached out her delicate hand and tightly gripped her throat, trying to swallow those two words back down.

"Put your hands down," You Su continued to command.

Wangshu had already run over to cut the ropes binding You Su's body. The weak You Su sat on the ground and rested in her senior sister's soft arms.

The noble and aloof demeanor of Qianhua Venerable had vanished, replaced by extreme inner turmoil. She looked fearfully at her gradually loosening hands, and finally managed to utter those two words:

"My Lord..."

You Su nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. You call me 'Lord,' so what should I call you?"

"Of course, you should call me Qianhua Venerable..."

"A venerable one corrupted by evil spirits?" You Su chuckled mischievously. "The higher you stand, the harder you fall. You should know very well the attitude of the people of the Five Continents towards evil spirits; they cannot be touched by even the slightest trace..."

"I was forced! I never wanted to believe in Evil God, you forced me to!"

"Why are you still deceiving yourself?"

You Su shook his head and said with a wry smile, "From the moment you left the Thousand-Faced Leopard, you've been entangled with evil spirits. You left the Thousand-Faced Leopard, deceiving yourself into thinking you were controlling it for someone else, but in reality, you just felt there was something to gain from it. You're not as noble as you think; you've simply not seen enough temptations. If there were a greater temptation, you would still actively seek out evil spirits. Because... that's just the kind of person you are."

These words left Qianhua Venerable speechless. She should have killed this dangerous evil spirit with her own hands back then, but her inner desires made her stay.

Its versatility gives her endless inspiration to create even more exquisite clothes...

"I am Void Glimpse Venerable, one of the most esteemed and powerful beings on this continent. Even if I were to harbor a mere evil spirit, who could possibly find me? Who could possibly control me? Would I fall for such a tiny evil spirit?"

You Su laughed as she exposed Qianhua Venerable's lie, "You've always thought this way, haven't you? Your arrogance and your despicable nature destined you to end up like this."

Do you think I'm that easily swayed by you?

Qianhua Venerable chuckled. The fact that she had come this far showed that her willpower was extraordinary.

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to drink the penalty cup. Kneel down on your arrogant knees."

The tone of those words was so gentle, yet Qianhua Venerable felt they were utterly irresistible.

It can't be bent... it can't be bent!

"I don't believe in you at all! How could you possibly corrupt me by merely feeding me a mouthful of Evil Demon blood? Therefore, I can't possibly be your follower! You're just bluffing!"

Qianhua Venerable would not give up so easily; she remained calm and thoughtful.

There are two paths for a human to become a follower of a malevolent spirit.

The first path is to actively believe in evil spirits. Such a relationship will be deeper and closer, thus giving one the opportunity to become a spiritual being who receives gifts of evil spirit power. The second path is to be passively corrupted by evil spirits. The simplest way is to drink blood and eat flesh, but the resulting followers can only become food for evil spirits, flesh followers who are sacrificed for power.

The higher a cultivator's cultivation level, the less effective simple contamination can be. That's why Qianhua Venerable didn't believe that simply drinking a mouthful of blood from this Spirit Platform Realm youth would make him completely become its follower.

What she didn't know was that the boy in front of her was not one of those ordinary evil spirits, but the source of all evil—God.

As for this mouthful of heart's blood, it was the highest level of 'contaminant' that You Su could give, apart from the Source Qi.

You Su smiled and shook her head, "Whether you believe in me or not is irrelevant. You can't escape. When you caught me and my senior sister in the act, wasn't that what you thought too?"

These words were spoken with such certainty that Qianhua Venerable was startled and gritted his teeth as he asked:

"Who... are you?!"

"I am You Su, your lord."

You Su's expression was playful. "With your extensive network of information, do you know that the Evil Warding Department has a new Night God Son?"

Qianhua Venerable looked surprised. She was naturally aware of this big news, but she couldn't find out exactly who this Night God Son was.

"Are you trying to say that you are this Night God Son?"

"Having provoked the Goddess of the Evil Warding Department at the same time, do you think you still have a chance to live? I had countless opportunities to summon the Venerable Tian Shu, but I didn't. Compared to your hypocrisy, I am truly merciful. I hope you can accept the punishment you deserve with a grateful heart."

You Su's words were obviously a bluff; without the Spirit Pearl, he had no way to directly contact the omnipotent First Elder.

"The Venerable Tian Shu would kill me for you? Are you out of your mind? Do you even know who I am?"

"Is the Void Glimpse Realm so impressive?" You Su asked, feigning ignorance, and smiled calmly. "It seems that Venerable Su Yin from the Southern Yang Continent died in the Central Yuan Continent, right? The death of a Void Realm expert is no small matter. It is said that Mount Henggao paid a huge price to secretly quell the turmoil... Although the news was tightly controlled, you should have heard about it, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qianhua Venerable's pupils flickered. You Su did not directly say that Venerable Su Yin's death was related to him, but the implication was already clear.

Once you reach the Void Glimpse Realm, dying is not such a simple matter, especially for Venerable Su Yin has been at the Void Glimpse Realm for quite some time.

The person capable of killing him must be a top-tier cultivator, and the Venerable Tian Shu mentioned by You Su is one of the few who possesses this ability...

Do you think I'll believe you?

Qianhua Venerable wanted to curse loudly, but he couldn't utter a word, nor could he even muster the thought of attacking the two. He only felt an immense force exerted on his legs, forcing his knees to bend and him to kneel firmly on the ground.

She was one of the most esteemed women in this world, with countless people kneeling at her feet, yet she irresistibly knelt before a young man!

The moment she knelt down, she felt something inside her collapse—the pride she had fought so hard to maintain.

With a 'thud,' Qianhua Venerable seemed somewhat lost in thought. Her exquisite hair was now disheveled, with strands falling onto the gold-rimmed glasses, making this aloof and noblewoman appear somewhat tragically beautiful.

Because of the power of God's blood, even Void Glimpse Venerable must obey orders, but her thoughts still belong to herself, and her devotion is indeed incomplete.

You Su frowned, and he looked into his Sea of Consciousness to confirm the location of Qianhua Venerable once again.

On the Golden Paper, under the line of ink belonging to the retinue, Qianhua Venerable's face appeared in the column below Junior Sister Xue Ruo and Brother He, indicating that she was the highest-ranking retinue besides these three.

Even so, is it still impossible to make her submit, body and soul...?

In fact, You Su was also seriously injured after feeding Qianhua Venerable his heart's blood. Xiao Little Flower had pierced a hole in his left chest, and he had been covering the wound with a rope to avoid being discovered.

It seems that trying to use this level of cultivation to turn a Void Glimpse Venerable into a follower is still a bit too much of a stretch.

"Take out the best elixirs you have."

You Su gave the order without any politeness.

Qianhua Venerable had no choice but to do as he was told, and reluctantly took out an exquisite jade box from his Universe Bag.

"What kind of elixir is this?"

"A top-grade Dragon Marrow Pill." Qianhua Venerable answered uncontrollably at first, then threw the jade box on the ground with a look of disgust. "This pill has extremely strong side effects. Be careful, it might kill you!"

You Su knew that this pill would definitely not kill anyone. The Dragon Marrow Pill First Elder had once given him one, and its healing power was indeed extraordinary. The one in the hands of Qianhua Venerable was actually the best of the best.

"Puppies just love to bark..."

You Su gave a helpless, bitter smile; he had actually begun to find the idea of mere physical submission rather interesting.

Although it might introduce some unpredictable changes, this way they can watch this arrogant woman remain sober and do things that she finds humiliating.

Wouldn't this be more fulfilling than taking revenge on a puppet?

"Bring the medicine over here."

"Do you know who you're talking to?!"

But Qianhua Venerable was already a follower of You Su, so how could he resist You Su's orders?

You Su nodded in satisfaction and took the top-grade Dragon Marrow Pill, which exuded a medicinal fragrance, from Qianhua Venerable's mouth.

"Did Qianhua Venerable ever imagine that he too would one day come to this?"

The beautiful woman's long eyelashes trembled like fans, but she sneered and said contemptuously, "A three-year-old child trying to drive a tiger into a dog, yet not afraid of being eaten by the tiger himself. You want me to be your dog? I advise you not to overestimate yourself."

"But if I let you go, do you think you can let me go? Qianhua Venerable kneeling here, isn't that just wishful thinking?"

You Su retorted without holding back.

Qianhua Venerable spat inwardly, knowing that the conflict between the two was irreconcilable. She then turned to Wangshu and said:

"Wangshu Fairy, you are Goddess of the Evil Warding Department, and it has always been your duty to eliminate evil. But your junior brother is an evil spirit hiding among the human race! Are you going to allow him to continue to wreak havoc on the human world?!"

Even in this predicament, this woman still didn't forget to try and Wangshu, but she was too naive.

You Su wouldn't despise Wangshu for being a non-human monster, so how could Wangshu hate You Su, who is an evil spirit?

Wangshu gently shook his head, "Junior Brother is not an evil spirit, Evil Warding Token didn't react. Junior Brother's actions aren't considered causing chaos in the world; they're considered eliminating a scourge for the people."

The girl's words revealed nothing but admiration for You Su, who had managed to subdue this wicked woman completely. What others didn't know was that she didn't actually harbor such deep hatred for evil spirits; she only did so because people said they were bad and enemies that should be eliminated.

Wangshu took the pill from You Su's hand, examined it carefully, and then gently put it to You Su's lips, coaxing her:

"Junior brother, take your medicine."

You Su Suchong smiled gently, then sat up straighter and took the pill with her mouth. He felt that this pill was indeed the best of the best. As soon as it entered his throat, it had a reaction. A vast and pure Mystic Qi instantly swept through his entire body and began to work on any injured areas.

"A monster, a snake demon, and an evil spirit! You Lotus Peak are utterly in cahoots, birds of a feather!"

When Qianhua Venerable realized his attempt to persuade the rebels had failed, he became enraged and began to curse them incessantly.

You Su ignored her and focused on breathing exercises. The red marks on his body from the restraints began to heal at a visible speed, and his aura became even more powerful.

"I bet your master, Lotus Sword Venerable, isn't anything special!"

She was interrupted with a "slap" halfway through her rant.

Qianhua Venerable tilted his head, staring in disbelief at You Su's large hand suspended in mid-air.

A sudden, burning pain shot through her right cheek, not from her skin, but from her heart. This was the first time she had ever been slapped by a man, and she was so shocked she couldn't speak.

This reminded her of when she was a child, learning her skills under the then- Pavilion Master Qianhua Pavilion. That vicious old woman, in order to vent her stress, mercilessly slapped her face again and again, calling it 'encouragement,' and she could only endure it with a smile.

After that old woman died, no one dared to slap her anymore; she was the one who slapped others. Every time she slapped her subordinates, she showed no mercy, as if she wanted to take back everything she had suffered in her youth.

These people, like she had back then, feared and hated her, yet were compelled to worship and follow her. She thought she was about to forget that unbearable memory, but You Su's slap brought back those humiliations, the forbearance, the flattery...

Say thank you.

You slapped me, and you expect me to thank you?

"Thanks..."

You Su enjoyed seeing Qianhua Venerable's helpless expression. He exhaled a deep breath and then asked:

"Senior sister, do you want to vent your anger too?"

Wangshu looked at her hands, then at the blank-faced Qianhua Venerable, and said with a smile:

"Junior brother, please help me. I don't want to touch her."

The girl felt happier watching You Su vent her anger than punishing the wicked woman herself.

"She owes my senior sister, and I'll repay her in another way."

You Su stood up, patted the girl's head, and asked, "Senior Sister, are you tired?"

Wangshu blinked, then shook her head.

"It's not good for Senior Sister to have her power absorbed by Thousand-Faced Leopard all the time. In order to completely clear her of suspicion, Senior Sister should remove it first."

You Su added, "What happened tonight—your face, and my power—are secrets that can't be told, okay?"

Wangshu nodded. Of course, she knew this was something she couldn't talk about carelessly. Besides, the whole thing started because she had accepted the temptation of Qianhua Venerable, and she couldn't bear to tell everyone about the mistakes she had made.

"Does Junior Brother want me to leave?"

Wangshu keenly sensed that You Su's true intentions were not what they seemed.

You Su was slightly taken aback, knowing that she couldn't hide it from her senior sister. "I didn't mean for you to leave, senior sister. I just need you to excuse yourself for a moment and remove the Thousand-Faced Leopard while you're at it."

Why should I avoid it?

"Because my senior sister is here, I can't punish her more severely."

Have I affected you?

You Su was somewhat embarrassed. Even Qianhua Venerable hadn't allowed the girl to look directly at these inappropriate things, so how could he possibly do it?

"It hasn't affected me. It's just that people have many sides, and there are some less desirable aspects that I don't want my loved ones to see. Can you understand, senior sister?"

Wangshu seemed to be deep in thought, then nodded:

"I don't want my junior brother to see my face under the mask; I only want him to see my beautiful face. I'll hide in the spot I was in before, and my junior brother must punish her severely."

You Su patted his senior sister's head with satisfaction, "Remember to cover your ears too, your junior brother will take your share with him."

Wangshu nodded emphatically, then carried the Little Flower, which had returned to its white snake form, to the corner where they had been trapped.

She first took out Small Silver Dragon Fish Jerky from her Universe Bag to reward Little Flower, who had played a crucial role. Then, she obediently covered her ears and stared at You Su from afar.

Looking at those blue eyes that faintly glowed in the darkness, You Su still felt somewhat embarrassed, so he gave the order:

"Pull these curtains that have fallen to the ground back up."

Qianhua Venerable clenched her teeth, her black hair even getting tangled in her mouth, making her look extremely embarrassed.

She reluctantly complied, but as she raised her hand, the tattered curtains were once again hanging haphazardly from the roof beams.

This woman, who always enjoyed toying with others, knew that the young man was about to get serious, but instead of being afraid, she laughed disdainfully:

"Let me remind you, I am Void Glimpse Venerable, while you are only at the Spirit Platform Realm. There are some restrictions in this world that you cannot break with your Spirit Platform Realm sword."

Upon hearing this, You Su was first taken aback, then affectionately patted Qianhua Venerable's head.

"Qianhua Venerable, you can rest assured, I will not do that, because... that would be a reward for you."

Qianhua Venerable, however, remained arrogant, head held high, refusing to yield.

"Having the will but lacking the ability, I can only resort to empty words."

"Is this a necklace?"

In You Su's hand was a necklace-like object with a hollow metal sphere with ornate carvings hanging from the center.

Qianhua Venerable's expression stiffened, but he still answered irresistibly:

"Yes."

What's so special about it?

"This necklace is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, inspired by the vibrant life of nature. Inside is a small mechanical bird made of magnet; with a simple rotation, the bird will bounce back and forth against the bell wall due to attraction and repulsion, as if the stone bird inside were alive. Because it's so interesting, it's very popular with children and women."

You Su looked enlightened. "Inspiration from nature? Your Qianhua Pavilion has such elegant things?"

But You Su knew that there were plenty of people in this world who would use Immortal Sword to kill a chicken. In the hands of vulgar people, even the most elegant things would be assimilated.

"Junior brother, someone's coming," Wangshu suddenly reminded him.

You Su's brows furrowed, and he grabbed Qianhua Venerable's chin, lifting her face and looking directly into her eyes, saying:

"You noticed, but you didn't say anything?!"

"You didn't ask either," Qianhua Venerable said with a disdainful smirk.

You Su suddenly laughed and whispered, "Little Black, you need to hide your evil aura. It's impossible to expect anyone else to save you. I've been able to stay on the Divine Mountain for so long, and I even know the Heavenly Arts First Seat and the Hua Jing, First Seat of the Evil Warding Department Division. Do you think I'm an evil spirit? And do you really think I'm afraid you'll talk nonsense?"

But you're different. Hua Jing, First Seat seems to be extremely concerned about the Venerable One's corruption, right? You can't implicate me, because you know that would harm me. But you can't harm me; you can only harm yourself..."

Qianhua Venerable was forced to look at this boy with dark eyes who looked like a demon. A sense of fear arose inexplicably in her heart, as if it came from the suppression of her bloodline, or as if it came from her own heart.

"You may not be afraid of death, but if your ties with evil spirits are exposed, Qianhua Pavilion will be utterly disgraced... All you've done is to strengthen Qianhua Pavilion, isn't it? This is your life's Heart's Blood, your greatest asset in front of others, are you really going to destroy it with your own hands...?"

While employing psychological tactics, You Su did not forget to issue orders to ensure everything was in case of emergency:

"Behave well, don't reveal what happened tonight, and get rid of the people who came."

Unable to disobey You Su's orders, Qianhua Venerable could only glare at the boy before preparing to get up.

"Oh, right."

You Su suddenly called out to her and whispered something in her ear.

Qianhua Venerable turned around and stared at You Su in disbelief, but still had no choice but to put on the necklace.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door asking:

"Pavilion Master, are you there?"

Qianhua Venerable turned around and glared at You Su. She took several deep breaths, trying to suppress her physical and mental discomfort.

All she had to do was shout that she was in danger, and her trusted confidants outside the door would rush in and rescue her.

But will this really save you?

This young man could control her, almost forcing her to say anything he wanted. Who would believe that a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator could control a Void Glimpse Venerable?

Regardless of whether he could harbor any intention to harm him, even if he did expose him, the best outcome would be mutual destruction. Because with just one order from him, he could decisively end his own life.

But she didn't want to die, and she didn't want Qianhua Pavilion to die either.

She's endured so much hardship, killed so many people, and finally climbed to her current position. How can she just die so easily because of a mere teenager?

Just as she was hesitating, You Su gently took her arm from behind, rested his face on her shoulder, and whispered in her ear.

The boy whispered, like a demon's murmur.

"Qianhua Venerable, there's no need to worry. I'm a good person, a very good person. Do you know what Venerable Tian Shu calls me? He calls me... Savior. I told you long ago, I'm more valuable than you think."

"So you can't blame anyone else. If you have to blame someone, it's yourself for messing with the wrong person. Don't feel resentful or aggrieved; this is the punishment you deserve. Behave yourself, and maybe I'll give you a chance to make amends..."

Is there still a chance to mend the fence after the sheep have been lost?

Qianhua Venerable seemed to see a glimmer of hope, even though she knew it was extremely slim and more like a lie used by You Su to lure her into submission. But she simply couldn't help but chase after that glimmer of hope.

Only by living can one have a chance to take everything back.

"Pavilion Master?" The greetings from outside the door continued.

"What's wrong? Didn't I tell you not to bother me tonight if you don't have anything to do?"

Qianhua Venerable released the soundproofing Technique Method and impatiently shouted towards the door.

You Su smiled with satisfaction and patted her on the shoulder again.

"This servant is guilty! Those distinguished guests said there was some commotion in your room, and they wanted me to inquire about the situation..."

Qianhua Venerable's eyes were filled with anger, yet he was helpless.

Although her body was already extraordinary, this kind of stimulation came from the body's instinct; the higher the physical strength, the stronger the pleasure it could bring.

"I'm fine... Why do these people like eavesdropping so much?"

"They seem to care about you somewhat. Then this servant will go and fetch two more soundproofing Law Treasure."

"Hmm, don't bother me anymore, I'm having a great time...!"

The maid outside the door turned pale instantly, unable to believe what she had heard her Pavilion Master say...

As the Pavilion Master's personal maid, she naturally knew who was in the Pavilion Master's room tonight.

When she first saw this exceptionally handsome young man, she felt sorry for him. The Pavilion Master's hobbies were somewhat morbid, and he was not the kind of person who would cherish women.

But the sound... it seems to be...

Why aren't you leaving? Do you want to come in and join us?

The Pavilion Master's cold, stern voice rang out again, and the maidservant was so frightened that her legs went weak. Of course, she knew that the Pavilion Master was not inviting her to enjoy herself.

Did she mishear what she just heard?

"This servant knows her mistake! This servant will take her leave immediately!"

The maidservant quickly bowed and retreated, but as she closed the door at the end of the corridor, her heart skipped a beat again.

She was certain she hadn't misheard, because the suddenly louder voice rang out again...

Qianhua Venerable grabbed You Su's muscular forearm, his breath sweet as orchids, "You're insane!"

She was filled with shame and anger; she was certain the maids outside had heard her. The thought of her once-esteemed image in their eyes crumbling filled her with indescribable shame.

You Su smiled slightly and slowly withdrew her hand.

"I must tell you that your status as a dependent cannot be revoked unless you die."

"You dare lie to me!"

Qianhua Venerable's eyes were fierce, yet he was at a loss, filled with resentment with nowhere to vent. He felt like a depressed scholar with a wealth of knowledge but no idea where to use it.

"First of all, even if the Lord lies to you, what can you do?"

You Su looked at her arrogantly, "Secondly, I didn't lie to you. The bond of kinship cannot be broken unless you die, but the Evil Qi on you can be removed. I can make you exactly like a normal person. Apart from being my kin, you will not change in any way. You can still enjoy wealth and glory, and even... you can gain some abilities you didn't expect."

Qianhua Venerable was somewhat taken aback. She had never heard of anything that could dispel Evil Qi. If that were the case, wouldn't all evil spirits be able to silently infiltrate the Five Continents?

But this You Su is clearly not an ordinary evil spirit.

"What should we do?"

Qianhua Venerable's attitude finally softened. If she could, she certainly wouldn't want to live in constant fear and taint by Evil Qi influences.

Instead of answering her question directly, You Su sat down on the wooden chair behind her, his smile somewhat wicked.

You Su looked down at the previously arrogant Qianhua Venerable with a detached disdain. He had never been a kind-hearted person, but tonight he seemed to have awakened the true side of the Lord of Evil Spirits.

"You know what to do."

Qianhua Venerable trembled slightly, his eyes fixed on Gu Yuan's, as if questioning him.

You Su's calm expression gave her the answer. She took a deep breath and began to try to sort out her emotions.

This inevitably brought back memories of when she was kneeling before the former Pavilion Master Qianhua Pavilion, when that old and wicked woman bound her and slapped her repeatedly.

At first, she hated this woman intensely, and she endured it all. Later, she gradually began to enjoy the pain, even becoming more and more excited about it. Finally, when the old Pavilion Master was fanning her most vigorously, she personally sent her to her death.

She makes everyone who causes her pain pay the price; she has gotten to where she is today through forbearance, ambition, and a vengeful nature.

The old woman couldn't make her submit, so a mere eighteen-year-old boy was even less likely to!

With that in mind, she untied the ties on her cheongsam that ran from the neckline down to the side slit.

In an instant, the entire private room became brighter, as if covered in snow.

Her eyes were now cold and beautiful, no longer filled with shame, anger, and evasion.

"It seems you've already realized your mistakes and are willing to correct them."

You Su had no worries that she would harm him, because this stemmed from his absolute superiority. In his presence, she couldn't even muster the slightest thought of harming him.

"I hope you're also prepared for the backlash."

Qianhua Venerable spoke coldly and indifferently.

The difference in their realms, the disparity in their status, and the exhilarating feeling of finally getting revenge and venting their anger made the cold glint in You Su's dark eyes even more intense.

Qianhua Venerable spat several times, spitting out the filth completely, his eyes half disgusted and half defiant.

"Do you know what? This is the key to dispelling your Evil Qi. I originally wanted to give it to you as a reward, but since you don't want it, then burn it."

Do you think I'm that easy to fool?

Qianhua Venerable wiped away the murky contaminants that had dripped from his lips, then cast a Technique Method that instantly transformed everything on the ground into a wisp of white smoke.

"If you want to continue corrupting me, you can continue to use your despicable power, but if you want me to willingly be corrupted by evil, that's just wishful thinking!"

The Qianhua Venerable's demeanor was like that of a self-possessed Fairy, untouched by worldly dust.

But You Su knew that she was nothing more than a hypocritical venerable one, all show and no substance.

"Very good..."

You Su suddenly smiled. He had always been a gentle person, and he was also an honest and polite person when facing outsiders.

But these are often the people you shouldn't mess with, because once they get angry, they will never let it go.

"I love your rebellious spirit. From now on, unless you get my permission, you must remain pure and innocent."

The Qianhua Venerable's taut fingertips were almost digging into the tough wooden board, but this woman who had fallen from heaven to hell still didn't give up, and sneered:

"What else can you do besides make me all filthy?"

You Su smiled and used the ignition technique he learned in Chuyun City to relight the extinguished red candle. A drop of candle wax fell onto the cutting board, like a drop of blood congealing.

"As you said, the night is still long..."