The Little Dog's Gift

Qianhua Venerable was actually somewhat regretful; he should have swallowed that Corrupting Evil.

Given that boy's personality, how could that possibly be the poison that would lead her to fall even deeper into depravity?

Freed from the constraints of that bloodline power, she was free to roam as freely as a bird in the sky. Why should she need to be ordered around by a boy whose cultivation was far weaker than her own?

Yet she repeatedly gave up opportunities that were right in front of her, even to the point of pouring out the tea that had already been poured into her teacup.

Why?

Qianhua Venerable felt his mind was in turmoil.

She knew that she had been forced to be cautious and restrained in her actions lately because of the Evil Qi she carried, so why didn't she accept the little bit of kindness that You Su had finally shown her?

Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she gently closed the window, as if she felt that these thoughts were something shameful.

These past two days of fighting against You Su have left her with a burning, stinging sensation in the areas that were ravaged by You Su, as if reminding this noble Fairy of the humiliation she has suffered these past two days.

But... in truth, she knew very well that she was enjoying this pain and humiliation.

Under the tutelage of the Pavilion Master Qianhua Pavilion during her childhood, she seemed to have become accustomed to pain and humiliation, and could only persevere by finding joy in suffering, thus reaching where she is today, becoming the Qianhua Venerable, whom no one can make feel pain anymore.

So she began to imitate the behavior of the previous Pavilion Master, rewarding and punishing her subordinates in those somewhat morbid ways. Because she was now in a superior position, a ruler, her behavior had to match her rise to power.

But only she knew that with each lash of the whip, she didn't feel the so-called joy of being in a superior position. Instead, she felt numb, fulfilling the 'responsibility' that a person in a high position should have—to instill fear in subordinates, yet also to compel them to worship you.

She once had a maid she was on good terms with secretly whip her, but the maid thought that her wrongdoing had been exposed and was so frightened that she committed suicide on the spot to atone for her sins.

She had considered finding a male dao companion, but felt that none of these men were good enough for her.

After much difficulty, she finally found a beautiful female cultivator in the Void Glimpse Realm who used a whip as a weapon, hoping to regain that pleasure. However, she never expected that the big-breasted but brainless Bihua Venerable was even more useless than her maid, only interested in playing some gentle and tender moves. She felt nauseous and casually made up an excuse to break up with him.

Looking across the five continents, there wasn't a single person who could satisfy her twisted fetish. Only then did she realize that she could no longer overlap with her true self.

Just when she thought she would forever play the role of a false ruler, someone she never expected appeared.

That blind man from the lower Water Condensing Lower Realm was clearly fish on her chopping block, yet he was fearless and dared to drag her into the evil swamp. She hated him so much she wanted to kill him, but she was helpless and frustrated. This reminded her of when she was under the tutelage of the former Pavilion Master, when she also hated that capricious old woman and could only suffer in silence.

All the shame, forbearance, and pain returned, and she also felt a long-lost... joy.

Although her Void Glimpse Realm body was now impervious to swords and blades, the actual pain You Su could inflict on her was nothing compared to the whip of that old Void Realm woman when she was young. However, her status was now vastly different, and the resulting mental pleasure was far greater than before.

At that time, she was merely a disciple living under someone else's roof, while the other party was the high and mighty Pavilion Master; but now she is the world-renowned Qianhua Venerable, while the other party is just an unknown junior.

Such a disparity in status brought her an even greater mental shock, as if the position she had painstakingly climbed to was only to be trampled on by that boy. Her shattered dignity turned into an even more intense humiliation. Every night after parting with You Su, she couldn't help but think of the pain the boy had caused her. She would tremble with anger, but at the same time, she had no choice but to wash herself and change into a clean skirt.

She was fascinated by this feeling, which led her to make some risky decisions, which she would then console herself with the idea that she was forced to do so because of her status as a member of the family.

Even Void Glimpse Venerable could be trapped in his life by things he was attached to. Or rather, it was precisely because he was Void Glimpse Venerable that he only sought clarity of mind, and all his wishes were fulfilled.

But while she enjoyed it, she always had a clear understanding—she only had desire for You Su, not love.

While You Su misunderstood and questioned her, her desires had actually cooled down. She began to re-examine all her decisions and even had the idea of overturning them and starting over.

She endured all the beatings, insults, and humiliations from that old woman, but when she was wronged, she would always stand up for what was right, even if it meant facing harsher punishment.

Simply put, although she was fascinated by humiliation and pain, she was only fascinated by what she deserved.

But to everyone's surprise, You Su took the initiative to apologize to her, which was completely different from the stubborn old woman... At that moment, perhaps desire was no longer so pure, because a trace of affection had been mixed in.

That's probably why she chose to continue being a less obedient little dog...

Looking back on this journey, I recall disdain, resentment, bitterness, self-doubt, habit, and expectation...

Qianhua Venerable sighed inwardly, secretly annoyed that the blind man's assessment of her was indeed correct. She was truly a despicable woman; he was clearly a demon who had wantonly toyed with her and never taken her seriously, yet she had developed feelings for him because of the occasional tenderness he showed.

But desire ultimately outweighs emotion. She's gambling on You Su now; if she wins, she'll accept it, since what she needs is exactly what You Su can give her—she won't lose out, she'll even make a small profit. If she loses, she'll decisively cut off her desires, after all, her greatest skill is surviving in the cracks. Back then, when that old woman called her to her bedside, it was she who personally strangled her...

Come in.

Qianhua Venerable removed her torn and disheveled robes and stockings, revealing her radiant body in a fleeting moment, before changing into a clean set of undergarments.

The maid waiting outside tiptoed in. When she reached behind Qianhua Venerable, she couldn't resist her curiosity and cautiously glanced at Qianhua Venerable's snow-white neck, where there was a bright red hickey.

She was astonished, thinking to herself how remarkable that barbarian youth was... not only was he the only man to leave the Pavilion Master's room unharmed, but he also left a 'medal' on the Pavilion Master...

The maidservant dressed Qianhua Venerable in a brand-new, magnificent outfit, and then thoughtfully handed him a precious scarf woven from Fire Silkworm Silk.

Qianhua Venerable was not afraid of the cold; the scarf was clearly used to cover the mark on her neck.

But the beautiful Fairy did not accept it, which frightened the maid, who thought she had been meddling.

"Here you go, the scarf is yours."

Qianhua Venerable smiled, a rare occurrence, and then turned and walked towards the door.

The maid stared in disbelief at the warm, fluffy scarf in her hands, then immediately followed her Pavilion Master.

"Have you prepared all the banquets I asked you to plan?"

The maid noticed that the Pavilion Master's tone was gentler today, and once again marveled at the young man's skill, which made the Pavilion Master feel so comfortable, as if all his gloom had been swept away.

"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, everything is ready, and the invitations have all been sent out."

"Prepare extra clothes for those displaced people and refugees."

"But Pavilion Master... Qianhua Pavilion's clothes are all made of top-quality fabrics. Even the defective pieces are highly sought after outside. Giving them to those refugees like this... will result in a huge loss of money... Even if it's just to win people's hearts, there's no need to do this..."

The maid also mustered her courage and spoke frankly.

"Xiaoxiao, even if you sell clothes your whole life at the Qianhua Pavilion and sell them the best, you're still just a clothes seller, understand?"

Qianhua Venerable suddenly stopped and turned to glance at the exquisite and charming maid.

Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback, "Please enlighten Pavilion Master!"

"Do you know what Qianhua Pavilion used to do?" Qianhua Venerable, unusually patiently.

"No, haven't we always sold clothes...?"

"Of course not. Qianhua Pavilion used to sell scissors. The first Pavilion Master felt that selling scissors didn't earn enough money, so he switched to being a cloth merchant. However, he found that clothing merchants were making all the money from cloth merchants, so he switched to being a clothing merchant as well, and that's how it has continued to this day."

"Pavilion Master... do you think selling clothes isn't profitable?"

"No, it's just that we're not earning enough."

Xiaoxiao thought to herself, "That's why we shouldn't increase investment in the Northern Ao Continent..." But how could she dare to question the Pavilion Master?

"Northern Ao Continent a barren land. To think you can make money selling clothes here is a pipe dream. Everything is cheap here, but there's one thing that's always expensive—human kindness."

Qianhua Venerable smiled confidently, his eyes shining brightly, and his voice carried a convincing and bold quality.

Xiaoxiao was slightly lost in thought, feeling that the Pavilion Master at this moment was truly the most beautiful woman in the world.

"If Qianhua Pavilion establishes a firm foothold in Bei'ao, then only the Eastern Continent remains unexplored. Looking across the five continents, no other merchant guild possesses the ambition of the Qianhua Pavilion. Wouldn't it be a waste to not pursue other businesses with such a grand vision?"

Having said that, Qianhua Venerable turned around gracefully, leaving behind a fragrant breeze.

Xiaoxiao stood there, stunned, thinking to herself, "So, the Pavilion Master's dedication to expanding Qianhua Pavilion's territory was partly due to this plan all along..."

She suddenly realized how incredibly foolish she had been to question the Pavilion Master in her mind just now.

Qianhua Venerable stood outside the banquet hall, which had been prepared for a long time. Inside sat many dignitaries from the Northern Ao Continent who were eagerly awaiting her arrival.

Gambling is gambling, but that doesn't mean you can't increase the odds of winning a little... Qianhua Venerable thought mischievously to himself.

She then walked in amidst cheers and gasps of amazement from the crowd.

"What, you still can't forget the taste of Qianhua Venerable?"

It was that old flying carpet again. The Archimedes Venerable smiled mischievously at You Su, who was resting with his eyes closed.

Seeing that You Su completely ignored him, the Archimedes Venerable continued to speak to himself:

"Sigh, men, men. You said you weren't interested in Qianhua Venerable before, but now you're lingering there. If you're not in a hurry, how about I send you back to enjoy yourself for another two days?"

You Su remained unresponsive, her eyes still closed.

"However, you have truly impressed me. After being exploited for two days by a Void Realm Fairy, you still have a rosy complexion and a handsome physique. Remarkable, truly remarkable!" The Archimedes Venerable gave a thumbs up.

"Shut up, Flower Daoist!"

Bai Ze jumped out and showed no respect to the Archimedes Venerable, surprisingly defending You Su as if he had no idea that the person in front of him could arbitrarily control its life and death with You Su.

The Archimedes Venerable wasn't annoyed; he just found Bai Ze amusing, even though he'd clearly said a lot of bad things about You Su to him in private.

But when she looked up again, she was utterly astonished as she stared at You Su.

"You broke through?!"

You Su exhaled a long breath of cold air and looked inward at his spiritual platform. He saw that the liquid-like Mystic Qi had filled the platform, and was even about to overflow.

"Water Condensation Perfection?"

The Archimedes Venerable was utterly astonished. With lightning speed, he tapped You Su's wrist with his finger, then his pupils widened even further. "At the age of not even nineteen, you've reached the Water Condensation Perfection Realm?! Which true immortal are you reincarnated from, or have you been possessed by Old Devil?"

The words of the Archimedes Venerable carried a hint of disbelief, but more so, they reflected his awe of You Su's potential.

You Su then realized what was happening and quickly hid her wrist as if she had been electrocuted. Fortunately, the Archimedes Venerable did not probe further.

"The Qianhua Venerable gave me a gift," You Su explained.

Upon hearing this, the Archimedes Venerable said meaningfully, "It's hardest to resist the kindness of a beautiful woman... Good lad, you have a bright future! Seeing how well you're doing, my guilt about sending you to the wolves has completely vanished!"

After saying this, the Archimedes Venerable burst into laughter.

You Su didn't bother to pay attention, but he was slightly surprised. The breakthrough he had just made came suddenly and he hadn't expected it at all.

Although he did not use dual Cultivation Method with Qianhua Venerable, his cultivation level has made great progress in the past two days of in-depth exchanges, and he has actually broken through to the Water Condensation Perfection realm.

You Su pondered to herself, feeling both delighted and somewhat perplexed.

Is it possible that God naturally absorbs the power of His retinue through these intimate acts between God and His retinue?

You Su quickly dismissed this idea, because if that were the case, he should have anticipated the increase in his cultivation level much earlier.

Suddenly, as if lightning flashed through You Su's mind, he took out the gold-rimmed glasses from his pocket and stroked them thoughtfully.

"Oh, you even have such a beautiful treasure to give as a gift?"

The Archimedes Venerable was still making jokes, but You Su ignored him.

It was her own cultivation that she offered up...

No wonder she was so energetic the last time; I thought she was out of her mind...

It turns out, it was actually a transfer of cultivation...

Thinking of this, You Su couldn't help but feel a little touched.

That unruly and vicious woman even seems a little more endearing now.

Seeing that You Su was still lost in reminiscing, the Archimedes Venerable decided not to disturb You Su's sweet dream and simply shut up, humming a little tune.

Bai Ze listened to the music and yawned. He had waited all night for You Su and couldn't sleep. Now that he saw You Su return safely, sleepiness came over him.

It climbed into You Su's arms on its own, still feeling comfortable and warm there, and slept peacefully.

The flying carpet sped through the air, weaving through the clouds like a silver dragon soaring freely between heaven and earth.

You Su watched the scenery rushing past her, a strange warmth welled up in her heart...

I'm so sorry, everyone. Those of you who are used to reading immediately can try reading the next day. I know it's really difficult to juggle work and writing, so please understand. I'll write a side story about Little Dog Qianhua as an apology later; I love that character so much, hehe. The main storyline won't drag on, it'll be fast!