I Love You! Kill Me, Then~

Zhang Ziling looked at the naked hunger in Xiao Yu's eyes and subconsciously tugged at her collar. "As long as it is not an act of overstepping, you may speak freely of anything else!"

Xiao Yu let out a soft breath at her words.

Naturally, he knew Zhang Ziling did not think highly of him. If he had not been utterly loyal to her, any other man who dared profane her would probably have long since been killed by her.

The Hehuan Seven Beauties were, plainly put, the immortal seedlings of their Hehuan Sect.

All of them possessed the potential to achieve Core Formation.

Many people, women in particular, preserved their primordial yin in order to successfully achieve Core Formation.

Some women underwent changes in temperament after breaking through a realm.

It was detrimental to cultivation.

Unless they had truly fallen in love.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yu clasped his fists and said, "This disciple does not wish to overstep. This disciple also knows that Master has high standards and does not think highly of a disciple with such poor aptitude as mine."

"This disciple has only one wish: after this disciple reaches Foundation Establishment, Master can..."

As Xiao Yu spoke to this point, his voice suddenly lowered.

Just as he wanted to approach Zhang Ziling, he was pinned in place by her divine sense.

Zhang Ziling glanced sideways and smiled. Unlike her bashful embarrassment last time, there was now an extra hint of shrewdness in her eyes.

"Was your devotion from the very beginning all for this sort of thing?"

"If cultivators like us concern ourselves only with romance between men and women, it will naturally be difficult to travel far upon the immortal path. It is merely one night of wind and snow; do not let this matter lead your Dao heart astray."

Xiao Yu stepped forward resolutely and grabbed Zhang Ziling's arm. "If I cannot gain Master's favor, that would be what truly leads this disciple's Dao heart astray..."

Zhang Ziling's face flushed crimson again, and she shoved him away with her backhand. "Get lost!"

Xiao Yu remained unmoved. "I nearly died on the road for Master's artifact. Since Master does not wish to give me a reward, then this disciple will just take one himself..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yu looked toward her red lips.

Before he could draw near, he felt something pressing against his lower abdomen.

Seeing the scissors in Zhang Ziling's hand, Xiao Yu swallowed.

Looking at his expression, Zhang Ziling irritably took out a storage pouch. "There is a mid-grade defensive artifact in here, along with two Foundation Establishment Pills. Your master will not let you work for nothing!"

"If you dare speak so insolently again next time, do not blame your master!"

Xiao Yu immediately blurted out, "I love you! Kill me, then~"

Zhang Ziling's brows and eyes trembled. "Get lost!!!"

Looking at this shameless bastard, she raised the scissors high into the air.

She swore that if he said one more word, she truly would strike. "Can't you properly do what you are supposed to do?"

Xiao Yu was fearless in the face of death. "If falling in love with someone is also a mistake, then I would rather make that mistake again and again!"

"If I truly must be punished, then having the one I love take away something important from me would leave me without regret..."

As Xiao Yu spoke, he suddenly thrust out his lower abdomen, assuming a posture that said, "Come on."

Yet in the next instant, Zhang Ziling coldly asked, "Have you plucked my disciple?"

Xiao Yu immediately released Wang Mei from the Jade Maiden Gourd. With a solemn expression, he clasped his fists and shouted, "This disciple harbors absolutely no improper thoughts toward Senior Sister Wang and has always treated her with propriety!!!! Heaven and earth can bear witness!"

Upon seeing Zhang Ziling, Wang Mei hastily lowered her head and knelt. "Dis... Disciple greets Master... Thank you, Master, for sparing this disciple's life!"

Zhang Ziling looked at Wang Mei, then at Xiao Yu. "The two of you..."

Xiao Yu's expression did not change. "This disciple is utterly loyal to Master and has always wholeheartedly protected Senior Sister's safety. How would I dare entertain improper thoughts?"

Wang Mei nodded repeatedly as well. "Yes, yes... Junior Brother treats me as an honored guest... This disciple knows her sins are unforgivable and is willing to redeem herself through merit. If Master needs this disciple to do anything, this disciple will not hesitate even if it means dying ten thousand deaths!"

Xiao Yu wore a thoughtful expression beside her. What exactly did his master mean?

Why was she asking whether he had done anything with Wang Mei...

And although her words were fierce, she could not bear to actually act.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Ziling spoke softly. "I have received Fire Monk's reply. Next month, Wang Mei, you will accompany Xiao Yu and bring Fire Monk's grandson to the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm!"

Xiao Yu shook his head at once. "Master, you must not! Once the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm opens, the righteous sects will certainly make a move. I am not going anywhere; I will stay by Master's side and guard you!"

"This time, this disciple will not agree. I will definitely not go to the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm!"

Zhang Ziling slowly exhaled. "I need you to help me find a treasure... Only Qi Refining Stage cultivators may enter that secret realm! You are now at Qi Refining, Sixth Layer, and are also one of the disciples your master values most!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yu directly sent Zhang Ziling a voice transmission: If I bring that item out, would Master be willing to have a private talk with this disciple in the woods?

The corner of Zhang Ziling's eye twitched. She knew Xiao Yu had Wang Mei with him, so she had wanted to call Wang Mei out as a shield.

How could this Xiao Yu push his luck so relentlessly? He had actually seen through her difficulty.

And he was still saying all this nonsense.

Xiao Yu continued transmitting: I am willing to die for you!

Zhang Ziling: Then die!

Xiao Yu: If I die, who will do things for you? Can you trust those people? Doesn't Master also feel more at ease having me do things because you know I like you?

Zhang Ziling: Do not speak nonsense...

Xiao Yu: If anyone else had said such things to Master, you probably would have killed him long ago. I do not care. Even if Master casts aside the millstone after grinding the donkey to death later, I will still love you!

Xiao Yu: Do not say you want a treasure from the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm. Even if you wanted the moon in the sky, this disciple would pull it down for you!

Wang Mei remained kneeling beside them.

She did not make a sound throughout.

She was nervous beyond measure.

Why were the two of them beside her not speaking either?

They could not be transmitting their voices again, could they...

Wait?

Could it be that Master was teasing her master?

Was he really that bold?

Why was her master angry too?

Wang Mei clearly remembered that when a man from the Hehuan Sect had spoken insolently to her master before, her master had directly gouged out his eyes.

Not long after.

Xiao Yu left with Wang Mei.

Zhang Ziling propped her cheek with one hand. Thinking of Xiao Yu's astonishingly fast cultivation speed, she lowered her gaze in thought.

He had likely obtained some treasure, which was why his cultivation advanced so quickly.

As his master, she had hardly taught him anything.

He could keep that Qi-Concealing Artifact, then. After all, he was a disciple who had risked his life for her.

Others could not be allowed to learn that his cultivation speed was abnormal.

Zhang Ziling slowly exhaled. Recalling those frivolous and improper words he had said with a grin, she felt inwardly amused.

If he wanted to become Zhang Ziling's Dao companion, slick words alone would not be enough.

And why did she feel that the way Wang Mei had looked at Xiao Yu just now was somewhat strange?

Forget it, why bother with what they were doing?

They were both her disciples anyway.

Besides, why should she care about Xiao Yu? If he got together with another woman, she, as his master, ought to be happy.

Then, if he babbled nonsense again, she could bring this matter out and shut him down completely.

She would make him give up that notion.

She should first think of a way to deal with Ye Zhirou.

If worse came to worst, she could lure her away?

Meanwhile, Xiao Yu, who had already returned to the alchemy room, was also deep in thought.

Zhang Ziling had been using Wang Mei as a shield just now, had she not?

In other words... Zhang Ziling was still somewhat resistant to him now, but she was already much better than last time.

In any case, he had hugged her this time, and she had not attacked him. She had merely said a few harsh words.

Since that was the case...

Next time, he could be even more unrestrained.

Given enough time, they would eventually reach that point!

As he thought, he released Ye Zimei and the others.

At that moment, Ye Zimei was being held down by Huang Xiang and Li Qingyun.

Contrary to expectations, when Ye Zimei looked at Li Qingyun, her eyes brimmed with endless love.

The instant Xiao Yu saw this, he laughed. So Ye Zimei really did like women.

That made things much easier!

"Qingyun, why are you not pouring Miss Ye some tea and bringing her some food?"

Li Qingyun bowed at his words. "Yes, Master..."

Ye Zimei's brows trembled. She turned to Xiao Yu and cursed, "You actually captured Miss Qingyun and brought her into this demonic sect. What are your intentions?"

Xiao Yu chuckled softly. "What are my intentions? What are your intentions? What was that expression you had just now?"

As they spoke, Li Qingyun approached with her head lowered.

After pouring Ye Zimei a cup of tea, she sat in Xiao Yu's lap and poured tea for him.

Ye Zimei's brows and eyes trembled at the sight.

Xiao Yu smiled softly. "What? You want to come too?"

Ye Zimei gave a cold snort. After taking a sip of tea, she tilted her head and shouted, "Kill me if you wish... There is no need for further words!"

Xiao Yu said, "Why would I kill you? I will make you willingly stay here! Wang Mei, go entertain our great fairy Ye!"

At his words, Wang Mei rose and walked straight toward Ye Zimei.

Though Ye Zimei cursed Xiao Yu nonstop whenever she saw him, the moment she saw the young woman approaching her, her face turned red.

Wang Mei came before her with a gentle, seductive expression and spoke softly. "Greetings, Miss. Mei'er offers you her respects~!"

Ye Zimei froze at her words. "Mm... Ah... Pleased to meet you!"

The next second, she suddenly felt dizzy and lightheaded.

Why did she feel somewhat unwell?

Looking at the tea she had just drunk, Ye Zimei's pupils abruptly contracted. "Miss Qingyun... Why did you harm me..."

Li Qingyun spoke somewhat quietly. "This humble girl... merely wants Miss Ye to remain here forever. Could it be that Miss Ye does not like Qingyun..."

Ye Zimei tried to flee in panic.

But Wang Mei directly wrapped her arms around her.

At once, Ye Zimei completely lost her composure.

Xiao Yu also walked over at this moment and wrapped an arm around Ye Zimei's waist.

Ye Zimei instinctively recoiled in disgust. "Don't... Don't touch me!!!"

"Isn't that disgusting!? Stay away from me!"

The moment she finished speaking, Xiao Yu slapped her.

Ye Zimei's expression trembled.

Just as she turned her head back, Wang Mei pulled her into her embrace. "Miss Ye~ Do not be so fierce. Mei'er will keep you company. Actually, being a woman is much more delightful than being a man~"

"You will understand soon enough~"

Just as Ye Zimei wanted to say something, her head began spinning again.

Xiao Yu stepped forward with a soft laugh.

After embracing her, he shut the room's door.

Zhang Ziling, who had already gathered the other two elders, spoke with a grave expression. "It is absolutely true. It really is Ye Zhirou, and she is now Shen Mengya's disciple!"

"I ask you two to lend me a hand. We will act at midnight tonight!"