The Puppy's Thoughts; The Third Elder's Drunkenness (6k)

The Third Elder tucked his hands into his sleeves, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Are you ever going to stop? I told you to find another job, why do you insist on pestering my Xuanxiao Sect disciple? A dignified Void Glimpse Venerable, do you just love to cling on and on?"

She squinted her beautiful, watery eyes, her expression one of disdain.

Upon hearing this, Qianhua Venerable was so angry that he almost crushed the valuable jade teacup in his hand, his tall chest heaving violently.

But she still didn't lash out; she just gave You Su a resentful look, then rolled her eyes and said bitterly:

"Who are you to him and why are you meddling? Shouldn't you ask Young Master You what he's thinking? Women, as expected, get old and start meddling in other people's business."

As she spoke, she used the kneading motion of her toes to try and please You Su, as if to tell him that she was scolded by this fat woman because she was helping him out of a predicament, completely forgetting that she was the one who started it all.

The Third Elder was furious and was about to retort when You Su interrupted him:

"Third Elder... I... I'd like to hear what she has to say. Could you please wait outside for a moment? You Su will be out soon..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Third Elder's imposing manner instantly deflated. She looked at You Su's slightly hunched back, as if out of guilt towards her.

She pursed her lips, suddenly feeling a strange sense of loss.

She thought that at least in front of this woman, the boy would unconditionally obey her, but as Tao Er Niu said:

Who are you to him? Why are you meddling in his affairs?

Yes... I'm just a senior elder from the neighboring peak, what right do I have to discipline him like I'm disciplining my own disciple? He'll probably resent my meddling...

The Third Elder found the words "meddling in other people's business" so grating and hurtful that she could only mask her slight disappointment with even greater anger towards Qianhua Venerable. She then glared fiercely at the woman who wore a victorious smile.

"Don't try anything funny!"

After saying that, she turned around decisively, and before stepping out the door, she didn't forget to threaten him:

"If I get impatient, I'll come in and get the person myself."

Then came a loud 'bang' as the door slammed shut.

"Touching and rubbing..."

Qianhua Venerable muttered under his breath, then smiled smugly, a smug smirk playing on his lips. "Every door in Anning Tower is protected by Formation Technique, not only soundproofing but also vibration damping to prevent loud noises from slamming them shut. Her rudeness suggests she's truly angry..."

You Su's eyes darkened again as he looked at the gloating woman and said coldly:

"You had already planned to do this?"

To speed things up, Qianhua Venerable used both feet, but feigned a mournful expression as he said:

"Who told you to be so biased... What good has she given you that makes you treat her so well? I'm clearly your kin, aren't I? Even a puppy would get jealous if its owner doted on another dog in front of it, right? If you want to appease her, then go and appease her yourself..."

At this point You Su was truly at a loss with this woman, and made a move to pull up his pants and leave.

Suddenly, two ribbons flew over and grabbed You Su's hands. The woman's eyes, behind her gold-rimmed glasses, narrowed mischievously.

"Are you planning to go out like this, hunched over the whole time? She's a doctor; she'll notice something's wrong with you immediately..."

Qianhua Venerable rubbed his toes together, leaned forward, and breathed out a fragrant breath:

"Or... are you not afraid of exposing our relationship in front of her? Not afraid of letting her know... that beneath your righteous exterior, you're actually quite the player..."

You Su took a deep breath. He was indeed in a state of being ready to act at any moment, and he was really annoyed by this woman's provocation. He said impatiently:

"Say what you have to say now!"

"Isn't this all to help you solve your problems? If you're really in such a hurry, you should ask yourself to hurry up instead of rushing me."

The woman feigned a pitiful expression, a stark contrast to her aloof and elegant attire.

In such a short time, even if You Su wanted to teach her a lesson for her mischievousness, she couldn't. So, in her words and actions, she reverted to being that unrestrained and naughty girl.

You Su understood this as well, so she simply calmed down and enjoyed the moment, unable to help but start panting softly.

A smug smile appeared on Qianhua Venerable's lips as she observed every change in You Su's face. Just as the veins on You Su's neck bulged, she suddenly released her jade feet.

You Su instantly became alert and asked warily, "What are you doing?"

"What, you're reluctant to part with it?" Qianhua Venerable chuckled, her slender, fragrant tongue tracing across her red lips. "A puppy's favorite thing... is licking its master..."

At this moment, she was the most alluring woman in the world, leaving You Su somewhat infatuated.

As she spoke, she lifted the tablecloth on the coffee table, bent down, and crawled under the table to You Su's astonishment.

You Su's limbs tensed instantly, and her whole body went numb as if struck by lightning.

But he instinctively felt a hint of doubt about this proactive woman. He instantly realized that she was trying to lower his guard so she could steal his Source Qi!

If she succeeds, she will never again obey me or submit to me!

Damn it!

He was about to give the order to get the cunning woman out of the way, but when he opened and closed his mouth, he found that he couldn't make a sound.

The woman secretly used a special Technique Method to mute his voice!

Not only that, he then discovered that the clothes on his body had been invisibly dismantled by Qianhua Venerable into strands of rope, making it difficult for him to move!

It's over!

You Su stared in disbelief at the cold, noble face that peeked out from under the table. The woman was lying on her lap, her eyes filled with a triumphant smile.

Qianhua Venerable slightly opened his mouth, displaying the fruits of his labor to You Su as if showing off a trophy.

This is You Su's Source Qi, and also his most potent pollutant. Once swallowed, Qianhua Venerable will be cleansed of her identity as a member of an evil spirit! She can then completely revert to being that unruly and shameless wicked woman!

Before You Su could even regret it, his dark eyes suddenly widened.

This woman actually... vomited it all up?!

Qianhua Venerable frowned as he looked at his soiled clothes. He took out a handkerchief and wiped the remaining Corrupting Evil from the corners of his lips, and also wiped away the grime that had accumulated on his chest.

Then, she casually took the cup that You Su had drunk from with the ribbon, drank the tea in one gulp, rinsed her mouth, and spat the tea back in.

"Even though your eyes are all black now, I can still tell you were startled just now."

Qianhua Venerable tucked a stray strand of hair behind his ear, a charming smile playing on his lips, quite pleased with his successful prank.

She opened her mouth again, pointed inside, and stammered:

"It's very clean, don't worry."

You Su frowned, looking at the woman who was carefully cleaning him with a handkerchief, his heart filled with doubt.

"This is your only chance. From now on, I will never give you another chance."

"Small in stature but big in arrogance," Qianhua Venerable shook his head, seemingly disdainful. "If I can succeed once, I can succeed twice. Do you really think I've lived these hundreds of years in vain?"

You Su remained silent for a moment, and her tone softened considerably:

"You really want that Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light so badly?"

"Otherwise? Which Void Realm cultivator wouldn't want that? Don't be fooled by your Third Elder's pretense; she's a higher level than me. She knows whether she wants it or not."

You Su pursed her lips. "But they said they wouldn't let me take any risks."

"No, they will let you go."

Qianhua Venerable fastened You Su's belt and smiled confidently.

This incomparably noble Qianhua Pavilion Master, with over a hundred maids, actually served a young boy with utmost care.

"You are indeed the chosen one of the gods, the hope for eliminating evil. But the Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light is the hope for all cultivators in the Void Realm, and indeed for all cultivators across the Five Continents from this day forward."

Qianhua Venerable leaned forward, almost pressing her entire body against You Su. She hooked You Su's chin and continued:

"That's a path to heaven. If everyone can ascend to the heavens, who would care about the quagmire they once stood in? Do you really think the title 'Divine Child' is more important than the title 'Heaven Awakening Realm'?"

You Su remained silent.

"Moreover, this is far more than just a battle for inheritance! The various immortal sects of the Great God, the reclusive immortal clans hidden in various secret places, and even the Immortal Ancestor Temple will all intervene! Because with this glimmer of spiritual light, it's as if the future of the Five Continents is in their hands!"

Qianhua Venerable stroked You Su's sharply defined face, his eyes filled with half tender affection and half burning ambition.

"Your Third Elder cares about you, so he doesn't dare to tell you the whole truth. But I'm different. I'm your subordinate, and I won't harm you. Without this island, you would be the most important person to the Evil Warding Department, but with it, the situation is different."

For the Evil Warding Department alone, the future of the Divine Child is uncertain, but one, or even three or five, Heaven Awakening Realm are a certainty! These evil spirits only appeared after the deaths of the Five Immortal Ancestors; surely even the Five Immortal Ancestors couldn't destroy them?

So they will definitely let you go... Not only you, but others too. They, like all those eyeing this glimmer of light, are determined to possess it.

"If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be doomed." It's already generous of someone to share this spiritual light like the True Immortal Zhengyang; most people just keep it to themselves. Therefore, only the first to obtain it can seize absolute control over the future of the Five Continents.

Now, do you understand?

You Su was gripped by immense fear and felt a chill run down her spine.

He heard the news so soon that he hadn't had time to think about it so deeply.

During his period of enlightenment, he was far calmer than usual. He knew that every word Qianhua Venerable said was true. He recalled that the reason he became a divine child was because they guessed that he might have seen the three Evil God.

At that time, he either had to have his brain dissected or strive to become a qualified divine child. The appearance of the Heaven Awakening Realm automatically severed his path to becoming a divine child.

If many Heaven Awakening Realm comparable to Immortal Ancestors have emerged, why wait for them to grow stronger? Shouldn't we just dig out the hiding place of the Evil God from their minds and annihilate them in one fell swoop?

"Hey, don't be scared."

Qianhua Venerable pinched You Su's cheek, and a rare tenderness appeared on her face.

"This is just my worst-case scenario. There are plenty of people in this world who value your life more than Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light, aren't there?"

You Su was also stunned, only then realizing why he hadn't known about such big news: it was because someone was protecting him.

First Elder, Third Elder, will there be Hua Jing, First Seat...?

My Mistress would surely prioritize my life; she would definitely not let me take such a risk.

But Qianhua Venerable has made it very clear that only by obtaining that glimmer of light can one take control of the situation.

If there were a second Heaven Awakening Realm in this world, given You Su's current situation, he would have to do everything he could to ensure that person would stand on his side.

At the very least, it shouldn't be someone who can threaten you.

"I've sold so many clothes and met so many people, so I'm very good at judging people. Even if it's not for yourself, but for them, someone like you would definitely go to that island." Qianhua Venerable interrupted You Su's deep thoughts.

"And what about you?" You Su, his gaze sweeping over the woman's face, which was inches away from his own.

"I?"

Qianhua Venerable chuckled softly, distancing himself from the ambiguous atmosphere.

She actually took off her own gold-rimmed glasses and slowly put them on You Su. She then gently pressed the switch on the temple of the glasses, and the transparent lenses instantly became pitch black and clear. The world in You Su's eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of clear black veil.

"This is a treasure I commissioned at great expense. The sunlight is always too dazzling, so I designed this thing. Unfortunately, the materials are too precious and the cost is too high, so it can only become my own personal collection."

I've heard that blind people are also afraid of light. You don't have to cover your eyes like them when you go out. Here, take these glasses; sometimes not being able to see is really troublesome..."

These glasses are entirely black, and because of the special material, only one side is translucent, which completely conceals You Su's Ink Eyes.

"The opponent in this great struggle is far more terrifying than you imagine. It seems you really want me to go and die."

Qianhua Venerable gave You Su these glasses, naturally hoping that he would find them useful on that island.

But the premise for giving this gift was the certainty that You Su would inevitably go to that island with an uncertain future.

Qianhua Venerable burst out laughing:

"Of course I hope so. After all, if you die, this kinship will be severed, and I, a dignified Venerable One, will no longer need to bow and scrape before a mere child."

You Su's expression was somewhat grave. "You must tell the truth to your master."

Qianhua Venerable's expression froze, her red lips pursed slightly, and her smile widened:

"Of course, I don't want you to really die like this either. I, Tao Su Fen, am not someone who would fawn over others. If someone else gets the Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light, then I won't get a share. But with you, I can still get a piece of the pie. It's a win-win situation. If I awaken, you will also benefit a lot, won't you?"

"You were clearly forced into becoming my retainer, yet you're talking as if you decided beforehand to place your bets on me."

"What? You think the puppy really loves its owner?"

Qianhua Venerable's red lips were vibrant, and his tone was flippant.

After she removed her cold, gold-rimmed glasses, her face transformed into a stubborn yet fragile expression, constantly tempting others to want to ravage her.

"If you want revenge on me, you can simply make me obey your every command; there's no need for me to carry this Evil Qi all the time. This means that without the Evil Qi, you can't command me. So, all I had to do was swallow it to gain my freedom, am I right?"

You Su looked bewildered; this woman was far more intelligent than he had imagined. She must have already considered this when she brought up the slave mark.

"But I still didn't swallow it... I'm starting to regret it now."

Qianhua Venerable shook his head, rubbed his forehead, then glanced at You Su and said with a smile:

"I admit you're somewhat interesting, but that's not enough to make me submit. I'm betting my freedom for the rest of my life on you, so don't disappoint me, Master..."

There was a rapid knocking at the door, clearly indicating that the two had been waiting too long and the Third Elder was getting impatient.

"Even if I get it, you still won't be free." You Su pulled up his trousers.

"That means I'm doing this willingly, and the puppy will completely submit to its master," Qianhua Venerable said with a smile.

You Su took off her sunglasses and put them away, her eyes regaining their clear black and white, and said resolutely:

"They're gone."

Looking at the resolute figure of the young man, Qianhua Venerable said softly:

"Hey, don't actually die. If you die, who am I supposed to get revenge on? Then the people around you won't have it so easy. You understand the consequences of protecting Evil Demon, right?"

You Su stopped in her tracks, turned around, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes:

"Your lower abdomen seems rather sensitive, doesn't it? I'll get the tattoo there. Then, will you still dare to deliberately provoke me like this?"

"You can try," Qianhua Venerable said provocatively, raising his eyebrows.

"When I stretched my foot out just now, I poked something that was vibrating. Was it a bird bell?" You Su suddenly said.

Qianhua Venerable's expression froze, and his arrogant demeanor instantly turned tense.

"No need to argue, it's an order that it cannot be taken out for a month."

You Su left behind one last order and then opened the door.

Qianhua Venerable bit her lower lip hard, watching the young man's heartless departure, unable to hide her shame and indignation.

I put it in there to humiliate you with the 'wet wipes,' not because I was looking forward to seeing you. Why are you being so sentimental?

That's a whole month... You'd die, wouldn't you...?

The Third Elder watched You Su opened the door with a solemn expression, and she too felt a chill in her heart, knowing that this wicked woman must have said something she shouldn't have.

Just as You Su was about to close the door, a soft, seductive sound suddenly drifted from inside:

"Ah, Young Master You... I'm about to pass out..."

When the door to the private tea room of Anning Tower was closed, not a single sound could escape from inside. Yet, Qianhua Venerable seized the moment the door opened.

The Third Elder raised her eyebrows and looked at You Su suspiciously.

Even You Su's aloof demeanor was shattered by this strange sound. He clenched his fists, adding another offense to his record against this vengeful woman, regretting that the punishment he had just given was too lenient.

"Let's go first... we can talk about it when we get back."

The Third Elder sighed softly and walked in front of You Su.

On the Green Boat, the clouds drifted by.

"Third Elder... she was just pretending..."

You Su and the Third Elder flew back together in Green Boat. The two hadn't spoken a word since they left, so he explained somewhat awkwardly.

"Do you think I wouldn't see through her cunning?"

The Third Elder raised the jade wine gourd, took a deep gulp, as if burdened by an inescapable sorrow, and said, "You're deliberately trying to explain yourself; are you perhaps feeling guilty?"

You Su shook her head nervously, "I'm afraid the Third Elder will misunderstand..."

The Third Elder's lips curled up imperceptibly; it seemed the young man still cared about his image in her eyes, so she didn't continue to make things difficult for You Su.

What did she say to you?

You Su pursed her lips. "I've told you everything."

The Third Elder sighed again and took another sip:

"This Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light, is it a ray of hope or a seed of disaster?"

You Su actually took out a jar of wine from his Universe Bag and took a swig himself:

"It depends on who gets it."

The Third Elder glanced at You Su, finding it somewhat amusing that the young man was imitating her by drinking to drown his sorrows.

"Melting Ice Burn? This liquor isn't cheap. Are you sure you can handle it before you buy it?"

"Seeing the Third Elder always drinking this wine, with its sweet and mellow aroma, I wanted to emulate Third Elder elegant style, so I boldly bought some, but I've never dared to drink it."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder smiled charmingly and brought over her wine gourd. You Su, as if on cue, also brought over her wine jar and clinked it against hers.

The two flew in the sky, like longtime drinking buddies.

"You don't need to take any risks, you won't be in any danger. Just be a good son of God. Others will take care of the inheritance."

"Then should I have the Third Elder and Master shield me from all the pressure?"

"We are your elders, so it is only right that we do this. There are also many people who have high hopes for you, and they would not want you to take any risks. With the Heaven Awakening Realm, you might not even need to come to find the three Evil God. You might not even need to be a divine child anymore, since you don't want to be one anyway, do you? This world is not that good, but it is not that bad either, understand?" The Third Elder was still trying to persuade You Su.

You Su suddenly felt a stinging sensation in her nose; she must be a little drunk.

"Does the Third Elder want that Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light?"

The Third Elder, clutching his wine gourd, stared at You Su in astonishment:

"Even without that glimmer of inspiration, True Immortal Zhengyang has already proven that Heavenly Awakening is by no means an unattainable realm. Why bother competing for it?"

"Is the Third Elder over three hundred years old?"

"What's it to you?"

The Third Elder was very sensitive about age, especially after that wicked woman repeatedly emphasized it to You Su.

"If one cannot break through to the Heavenly Awakening realm, it's impossible to live past five hundred years old. The Third Elder loves to drink so much; he'll probably die of old age around four hundred, leaving me with only a hundred years to live. But You Su believes he has decent talent and has the potential to reach the Void Realm, so I can live for nearly five hundred years..."

You Su spoke as he drank, his words coming out in fits and starts.

What are you trying to say?

For some reason, the Third Elder became nervous about You Su's answer.

"I don't want to see the Third Elder die."

You Su's drinking posture became increasingly unrestrained, with the wine trickling down his neck and into his clothes.

"I don't want to see my Mistress die either..."

His head tilted to one side, and then he plopped down next to the Third Elder's buttocks.

Although the Melting Ice Burn was strong, You Su had drunk it before, so as long as he kept his mind focused, he wouldn't get drunk so quickly.

This time, he truly let down his guard while drinking; when a person is already intoxicated, they can be drunk even without alcohol.

The Third Elder's heart was suddenly stirred, as if a tightly closed window had been blown open by a strong wind.

Her porcelain-white face was tinged with a blush of rosy hue, making her even more beautiful than the sunset.

"You're drunk..."

She turned her head and reached out to touch her slightly flushed cheeks.

I got drunk too...

Seven days later, cultivators below the Feather Transformation Realm across the Five Continents received a letter.

It was a letter entrusted by the True Immortal Zhengyang, inviting them to the island where his legacy was hidden.

Heaven Awakening Island.