Ice Milk Wine

"Master?"

Just then, a knock sounded on the bamboo door of the tea room. The voice was respectful; it was Ye Qingchen.

The Third Elder was so frightened that he suddenly trembled, and the tea room was filled with a scene of turbulent waves, dazzling and mesmerizing.

"Master, are you still drinking?"

Ye Qingchen's greeting came again.

The beautiful woman blushed crimson with embarrassment and quickly pulled up her Peony Flower Dudou to cover up this rare sight of springtime beauty.

"What's wrong?!"

The Third Elder tried to suppress her anger and make herself sound calm. But even though she was tightly clutching her collar, she couldn't hide the violent pounding in her chest.

After having such an absurd affair with a younger man while drunk, and this man was the one she despised most, how could she calm down quickly? But she just didn't want anyone to find out.

"Oh, nothing's wrong..."

Why are you making a fuss if there's nothing wrong?!

The Third Elder increasingly felt that this boy was in the way and just wanted him to leave as soon as possible.

"If there's nothing else, you can leave now. Don't disturb my enjoyment."

The Third Elder took a deep breath, feeling an intense, lingering tightness in her heart; even the slightest friction of her clothing sent shivers down her spine.

"Master, please wait... Qingchen has some wine he wishes to offer."

Ye Qingchen smiled awkwardly outside the door. He had only been being polite earlier; if they had come to see him, they must really have something to say.

He took out a transparent glass jar from his Universe Bag. Inside was a slightly whitish liquid, resembling freshly cooked rice porridge.

"Qingchen was selling wine downstairs just now when a customer who had come all the way from the Northern Ao Continent wanted to buy Immortal Peach Brew. However, instead of paying, he offered to exchange it for his sect's secret Immortal Wine."

The Third Elder frowned slightly upon hearing this. Immortal Peach Brew was one of the signature wines of Bihua Residence. This cultivator from the Northern Ao Continent was definitely not there to simply exchange wines, but rather to exchange skills and learn from his peers.

Originally intending to quickly send her second disciple away, the Third Elder now had to take the matter seriously. She forced herself to suppress the strange feeling in her chest and said:

"What kind of wine is worthy of exchanging with the Immortal Peach Brew?"

"It's called Ice Milk Wine. It's made from the milk of the Spirit Snow Cows from the Snow Mountain of the Northern Ao Continent. It's mellow and fragrant, and cool to the taste. It not only prolongs life and strengthens the body, but can also cure all kinds of diseases. He gave Qingchen a small sip, and Qingchen felt that the milky aroma was stronger than the wine aroma. It was really delicious, so he agreed to his request and quickly presented this jar of rare milk wine to his master."

Ye Qingchen stroked the wine jar, a look of anticipation on his face.

The real reason for exchanging the wine was that he saw the wine that the cultivator from the Northern Ao Continent was drinking had a unique aroma, and in order to please his master who loved wine, he specially bought it from him at his own expense. Even though the cultivator from the Northern Ao Continent asked for an exorbitant price, he still bought it, all for the sake of his master's praise after tasting this novel wine.

But the scene he had expected—his master's enthusiastic expression—did not appear. Instead, the Third Elder was sitting on the chaise longue, her delicate body trembling slightly, her face flushed, and her already full breasts seemed about to burst with anger.

With milk and alcohol involved, she felt that every word Ye Qingchen said was like rubbing salt into her wounds.

"What kind of rubbish is this? What kind of wine can you make with milk? If you think this wine tastes good, you must be out of other options! Take it away now!"

The Third Elder angrily spoke up, his face turning ashen as Ye Qingchen outside the door scolded him. He gripped the glass jar tightly, the veins on the back of his hand clearly visible.

"Yes... then Qingchen will take his leave..."

Ye Qingchen still bowed respectfully, then slowly retreated to the end of the corridor.

Lying on the ground, You Su was still murmuring, "The milk wine is delicious... I want more..."

I'll drink your head!

The Third Elder really wanted to slap this drunken 'girl' awake, but she couldn't bring herself to do it, since it was she who had been the one urging her to drink.

She herself was the one who started this situation.

After discovering that the strange girl was actually You Su, she had no intention of persuading the boy to drink. However, after subtly learning that You Su had no intention of betraying them, she was overjoyed and wanted to have a drink with her.

Who knew that the more they drank, the more they talked, and the deeper their conversation became, to the point that a thousand cups of wine are not enough when drinking with a bosom friend, and this is how it turned into this situation.

Even the Third Elder himself was still a little dizzy and somewhat incredulous at the situation before him.

You Su then stuck out her tongue and traced a circle around her lips, her Adam's apple bobbing as if she were savoring the moment.

The beautiful woman stared at You Su, both angry and annoyed, her arms crossed over her chest, her face flushing and paling intermittently.

The Third Elder opened his mouth slightly several times, but still couldn't utter a sound. Besides swallowing his anger, who else could he turn to for justice?

The Third Elder sighed inwardly. If You Su were truly a woman, then so be it; she wouldn't be unable to accept the matter of grinding the mirror...

To be honest, when You Su put his hand on her "Wine Pouch Rice Bag," she had given her tacit consent.

Although the strangeness of that moment had somewhat sobered her up, she still consciously chose to ignore it, just as she automatically ignored You Su's drunken male voice.

She followed her body's instincts, as if she were also anticipating what was to come...

"Am I... too lonely?" the Third Elder murmured to himself.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

The Third Elder shook his head, quickly denying this absurd answer.

But she had to admit that if it were any other man, they wouldn't even have the chance to drink alone with her, let alone have such intense contact.

Even after something like this happened... I don't plan to do anything to him...

Do I really hate men?

The Third Elder couldn't help but ask herself this question, but she seemed somewhat afraid to think about it and couldn't find an answer herself.

The beautiful woman covered her forehead, feeling a bit of a headache. She wanted to drink another pot of wine, but she was still apprehensive.

They almost got into a drunken brawl, so she didn't dare touch alcohol again.

She was somewhat unsure how to face You Su. Would the boy remember what happened after he woke up while drunk?

She was somewhat annoyed. Why hadn't anyone in the world brewed a wine that could erase people's memories? If such a wine existed, it would be the most popular wine, wouldn't it?

Just as she was at a loss, she saw You Su's loose long hair, and her heart calmed down a lot.

You Su was dressed as a woman, it was impossible for him to intentionally reveal that he was the woman he was presenting today; otherwise, he certainly wouldn't be able to explain himself.

Even if he still remembered what happened while he was drunk, he would never dare to tell anyone. He would only dare to bury this secret in his heart, and given his personality... he would even feel guilty towards himself.

Thinking of this, the Third Elder's lips curled slightly.

That's right, I didn't do anything inappropriate with You Su today. I just indulged myself a little after drinking with a girl I found very attractive.

"Fine, fine... that wicked woman even stripped naked, knelt down, and wiggled her ass to seduce you... I'll just take it as compensation for your willingness to help my Bihua Pavilion..."

The Third Elder felt that this compensation was indeed feasible. Qianhua Venerable was willing to condescend to do something like this, why couldn't she?

Her original plan was to match Si Han and You Su together to win You Su, but doing so would be unfair to Lingruo and also to Si Han, whose marriage was being arranged.

In the current situation, these problems can be avoided.

"If you agree, then say it twice."

You Su rolled over on the ground, mumbled a few incoherent words, and then fell into a deep sleep.

The Third Elder chuckled, completely unaware of how quickly his attitude had changed.

She carefully put on her clothes, and then transformed back into that mature, elegant, and dignified beautiful woman.

Then he bent down and began to straighten You Su's disheveled clothes, and also prepared to touch up You Su's makeup.

Because of her bent-over posture, the fitted spring dress was very tight, and from behind, her full and rounded buttocks drew a stunning curve. With a slender waist and round hips, she exuded the unparalleled charm of this mature woman.

Seeing You Su regain her female appearance, the Third Elder's eyes showed satisfaction. He then fed You Su a hangover elixir. Otherwise, with his cultivation level, drinking so much celestial wine would have kept him asleep for several days.

Judging from her relaxed demeanor, it seemed she intended to continue playing dumb and leave most of the psychological pressure to You Su.

This unintentional intimacy will surely keep the blind man by my side, won't it?

"Qingchen," the Third Elder called out casually.

Before long, the handsome young man appeared outside the door.

"Master."

"You stay outside and watch over this junior sister. Once she wakes up, send her away. Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, and don't say things you shouldn't say."

"Yes."

Ye Qingchen nodded respectfully outside the door. He knew that the young junior sister inside had probably been "sexually harassed" by their master again.

Master seemed to have a real fondness for women, and he was used to it. Master would often invite female disciples here for tea, but in reality, it was for drinking. When the female disciples came out, most of them were blushing and stammering.

After saying that, the Third Elder pushed open the door and said casually, "Thank you for your hard work."

Ye Qingchen was flattered and secretly pleased. "This is what Qingchen should do."

"By the way, what about the Ice Milk Wine? I was being a bit extreme just now. As a wine lover, one should try all kinds of wines."

Ye Qingchen quickly took out the jar of pale white wine from his Universe Bag and presented it to the Third Elder as if it were a treasure.

The Third Elder shook the transparent wine jar, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. "Alright, you've put your heart into it."

Ye Qingchen quickly bowed and greeted him, knowing that her master had been so fierce earlier because he had delayed her good time. Now that it was over, her master's mood had improved.

The Third Elder had already brushed past him, leaving a trail of fragrance as he passed Ye Qingchen, and the young man's eyes were filled with infatuation. Only after the Third Elder had completely left did he greedily inhale the intoxicating fragrance a few times.

There was the smell of wine, the smell of sweat, but he didn't know that there was also a hint of a man's saliva.

"Qingchen will definitely help Master correct his orientation..."

Ye Qingchen clenched his fist, his face showing a foolish expression, and his tone was full of conviction.

As the year draws to a close, the moonlight casts a chilly glow.

You Su slept until the middle of the night.

The beautifully decorated tea room was quiet and still; the wine glasses, the couch, the beaded curtain—everything was in its original place.

The wine jars that had rolled around the tea table had all disappeared, and there wasn't a trace of wine on the floor. The only smell in the air was the faint aroma of the Fire Rainbow Stone in the stove, not the smell of wine.

You Su opened his eyes groggily, his brows furrowed slightly. His head didn't hurt because he had drunk really good wine, and the aftereffects weren't too strong.

He frowned, simply because he was trying hard to recall everything that had happened.

I think... I was drinking with the Third Elder...

As we drank, the alcohol ran out... so I started looking for more to drink on my own...

Then I found a bulging wine flask... but no matter how many times I sucked, no wine came out...

The more You Su thought about it, the more panicked she became, unable to believe what outrageous and absurd things she had remembered.

He quickly sat up and patted his face with both hands, trying to clear his head.

He raised that wicked right hand again, brought it to his nose, and smelled it—it was that familiar, rich fragrance...

A flicker of fear flashed in You Su's eyes; he had actually gotten involved with that Third Elder who loathed men...

I still have my sword, right?!

You Su quickly touched his crotch, feeling much more at ease.

It seems the Third Elder hasn't castrated him to vent his anger. Has the Third Elder not discovered that he is actually a man, actually You Su?

You Su recalled carefully that the Third Elder's demeanor and actions clearly indicated he was drunk; otherwise, how could he have allowed him to do such a thing...?

"Junior sister, are you awake?"

Ye Qingchen's gentle voice came from outside the door, You Su's heart jumped into her throat. She quickly replied in a low voice:

"Senior brother, I'm awake..."

"Come out now that you're awake. I'll take you to your friend first."

You Su just wanted to leave the crime scene as soon as possible, not daring to relive the shocking sensation in her memory for even a moment.

He straightened his skirt, deliberately brushed the stray hairs from his forehead to form messy bangs that covered his face, and then pushed open the door and went out.

Ye Qingchen looked at his junior sister from the outer sect, who appeared disheveled and as if she had been sexually assaulted, and a hint of envy flashed in his eyes:

"It seems you've had too much to drink, junior sister. Please come with me."

You Su nodded with his head down, "By the way, Senior Brother, where is Bihua Venerable?"

"Master was resting in her cave abode. Seeing that her junior sister was drunk, she gave the room to her to rest."

Ye Qingchen comforted her, "Junior Sister, don't worry. Master said he had a very pleasant chat with you and looks forward to drinking together again next time."

"Is Bihua Venerable drunk?" You Su asked tentatively.

"When people are drunk, even their spirits are drunk. I don't remember Master drinking this happily in a long time." Ye Qingchen praised You Su indirectly, teasingly saying, "Junior Sister is very much loved by Master. I'm even a little jealous."

He felt he understood the girl's feelings at that moment. Most juniors who were unjustly cheated on by powerful figures were filled with anxiety, worrying about their innocence on one hand and their future on the other.

However, saying things like "There will be a next time" or "The big shot really likes you" will reassure the lucky person, making them feel that the big shot isn't just playing around and that their future is secure.

Ye Qingchen had no idea that his words startled You Su so much that she stopped in her tracks and almost fell.

There can't be a next time...

You Su was still shaken; it seemed the Third Elder hadn't discovered it yet, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune...

"By the way, junior sister, I haven't asked who your friend is yet. Shall I take you to him?"

"You've waited for me for so long, how could I trouble you any further, Senior Brother? It's so late, I'll go find him myself."

You Su seemed a little sensitive, but Ye Qingchen was used to it and showed an understanding expression.

He wasn't worried that the girl hadn't sobered up yet; the fact that she was so clear-headed meant that her master must have given her a hangover remedy.

"Then I'll escort you to the plaza. By the way, I haven't yet asked my junior sister's name or where she studied. That way, if Master needs to find you again, I'll have something to look for."

As he spoke, Ye Qingchen took out a large handful of Spirit Plant, intending to give them as a 'reward' for the girl in front of him.

"These Spirit Plant were entrusted to you by my master; please keep them safe."

You Su dared not speak, much less accept, and hurriedly lowered his head, saying:

"I'm just a small -Rogue Cultivator from Henggao City. Senior brother, there's no need to see me off. I can go on my own."

After saying that, he quickly took short steps and ran down the mountain on his own.

Ye Qingchen gazed at You Su's retreating figure from afar, feeling that his junior sister's running style was somewhat rough.

He didn't chase after her, but just shook his head inwardly, thinking that this junior sister was quite innocent, not even asking for compensation. He thought of the other junior sisters he'd met before, who were all eager to get as much as possible from him...

You Su quickly changed his clothes at the foot of the mountain and transformed back into that neat young man.

Clutching the fragrant spring dress, he was somewhat at a loss, so he folded it neatly and put it into his Universe Bag.

Back on the mountain, Ji Lingruo quite suspicious of his whereabouts.

He left in a hurry in the morning and didn't return until late at night. When he came back, You Su was still covered in the smell of alcohol that even orange peel couldn't hide.

"It's Brother He's father's birthday celebration. I just came back from the banquet. As you know, Junior Sister, such important figures don't like extravagance, so these banquets are very private, and only close friends can attend. I've suddenly received this honor, so naturally I had to leave early to prepare a generous gift and then diligently accompany them for drinks tonight."

You Su's excuse was very convincing, Ji Lingruo was half-convinced, after all, she couldn't very well stop You Su from socializing.

Having finally passed her junior sister's test, You Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Having attracted numerous romantic entanglements while disguised as a man, I never imagined that even dressing as a woman wouldn't save me. It's truly a blissful predicament...

Wangshu had not yet emerged from seclusion, and the breakthrough from the lower to the middle stage of the Feather Transformation Realm was even more difficult than You Su had imagined.

Reaching such a high level, the higher one goes, the more one has to contend with the heavens, and the difficulty is naturally incomparable to that of the lower three realms.

After washing up, You Su entered the fairy forest behind the mountain.

Logically speaking, it was so late at night, he shouldn't have disturbed his master 'Mistress.

However, he had been back in the sect for many days and hadn't had a chance to greet his Mistress yet. He felt that his Mistress should be more interested in seeing his breakthrough than in such formalities.

"Your cultivation level has broken through again?"

He Shutong looked at the boy with a completely different temperament with some surprise. The difference between the Condensing Water Realm and the Spirit Platform Realm was like heaven and earth.

"Yes, I wanted to tell my Mistress as soon as I broke through. Please forgive Mistress for disturbing you so late at night."

He Shutong was overjoyed, happy to be the person You Su was willing to share her joy with.

"No, I cultivate with my eyes closed all day long. Day and night are not much different to me. Midnight and noon are about the same."

He Shutong smiled gently, pleased with You Su's rapid progress.

"By the way, Mistress, Junior Sister has also broken through to the Spirit Platform Realm, and Senior Sister is currently in seclusion, preparing to break through to the Middle Feather Transformation Realm."

You Su immediately shared three pieces of great joy with his Mistress, He Shutong utterly astonished:

"The three of you have all made a breakthrough?"

"Perhaps it was the Unseen. Our sect will stand together through thick and thin, and Mistress will get better." You Su said these nice words to smooth things over.

He Shutong knew this was too much of a coincidence. Suddenly, as if remembering something, a blush rose on her fair cheeks.

She hesitated for a moment before asking:

"You and your junior sister have progressed so rapidly... is it all thanks to the Yin-Yang Joyous Union Technique?"

After much deliberation, You Su could only admit it in this way:

"It is indeed an effect of dual cultivation."

"Then... what about your senior sister?"

You Su raised an eyebrow. "Senior Sister broke through on her own; perhaps she's had enough time to mature."

He Shutong's face showed a sudden realization; perhaps You Su and Wangshu had already...

"However, there is another reason why I was able to break through to the Condensing Water Realm: it was because Qianhua Venerable tempered my body."

"Qianhua Venerable?" He Shutong pondered the origins of this female immortal. She remembered her as a very refined yet selfish woman, so she frowned slightly and asked, "Why would she help you temper your body? The price she would have to pay to help you break through to the Water Condensation stage is not small..."

"Because of the Qianhua Pavilion incident, since Qianhua Pavilion and Bihua Pavilion are competitors, she wants to win me over."

"So you betrayed the Third Elder?"

"Of course not, how could Su'er be that kind of person?"

You Su scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "It's her business if she wants to win me over. This body tempering Non-Self original intention either. Although I don't intend to submit to her, I can't just give away my cultivation to her, can I?"

He Shutong nodded slightly; of course, she wouldn't be so unreasonable.

"The Third Elder has been very kind to Lotus Peak and has shown great care for you all. Don't worry too much about personal gain when helping her. Cultivating a good relationship with her will bring you plenty of benefits."

"Su'er understands. I helped the Third Elder out of friendship, nothing else."

You Su certainly understood this principle, not to mention that he had already gained enough benefits today.

He Shutong pursed her lips, feeling a strange bitterness in her heart for some reason:

"The Third Elder is quite old and holds a prestigious position. She is a respected elder. Although you are not her disciple, you have received much care from her, so it is only right that you show her respect."

Her words implicitly and overtly defined the image of the Third Elder, and it's unclear what she was worried about.

You Su felt a little embarrassed; the fact that the elder was someone he respected and was also filial to made him feel somewhat familiar with them.

Although he dared to be honest with He Kongyue, given his current level and status, he certainly wouldn't dare to reveal his wicked thoughts in front of his Mistress.

"Then, Master's Mistress, please rest well. I'll take my leave now."

As he spoke, You Su bowed and prepared to leave, He Shutong hesitated for a moment before calling him back:

"Once your senior sister finishes her seclusion, find some time to have her come see me with you."

You Su felt a chill run down his spine, sensing that his Mistress must have noticed something.

However, he never intended to hide it. After this incident, he was certain of his senior sister's feelings and understood his own.

He was prepared to confess to his Mistress, even if it might offend Mistress. For his senior sister's sake, he was willing to do anything.

"Yes."

You Su bowed and then retreated into the night.

The following days passed uneventfully. Wangshu remained in seclusion, while You Su and Ji Lingruo took turns guarding her room. The Third Elder did not come, seemingly preoccupied with matters concerning Bihua Pavilion.

Before I knew it, the New Year's Eve I had promised He Kongyue had arrived.