Chapter 163: Reappearance Before the Master, the Goddess Bears Guilt, but Her Secret Snack Is Exposed (3)
Ye Xueyi closed her eyes, trying to control herself.
But all she saw were bloody scenes and chaos.
If that came true... what would she do?
As her thoughts spiraled, she suddenly felt herself wrapped in warmth.
Startled, she opened her eyes to see the arm that now held her.
A sense of protection bloomed in her chest, calming the fear and confusion.
"You don't need to carry all this by yourself. Why take on so much pressure?"
"Nothing has happened yet. There's still time to make things right, isn't there?"
Su Qing leaned close to her ear and whispered.
In his heart, he gave himself a silent thumbs up.
Part of him did this to win her over. But also, to help the goddess find her strength again.
She had to gather her strength, set her mind straight, and prepare for the battles to come!
That subtle tenderness scattered the darkness in the goddess's heart like sunlight through clouds.
Peace filled her chest as she let out a deep, calming breath.
Yes. Nothing had truly happened yet. There was still time to make things right.
She would change that terrifying future. She would put the Heavenly Dao Sect back on the right path!
A sect was never meant to be a weapon, never meant to meddle in worldly strife!
Ye Xueyi's face lit up with a sincere smile, moved from the bottom of her heart.
But before the feeling could fully settle, her smile froze.
Looking down, she saw a hand gently stroking the ice-silk clinging to her legs.
Glancing sideways, the boy's face was full of pure seriousness, completely disconnected from his actions.
She was momentarily speechless, caught between exasperation and amusement.
"You really could be a righteous gentleman... so why act like such a shameless bastard?"
Ye Xueyi said with a bit of helplessness.
But she made no move to stop Su Qing. In fact, she subtly lifted her leg to make his position more comfortable.
"Don't box me into 'gentleman' or 'shameless bastard.' I simply act on my whims."
"I've always been honest. Everything I do is loyal to my own will."
Su Qing declared righteously.
One benefit of being a villain: the starting point is usually high.
When you start high, you don't need to follow too many rules. You just do what you want.
Yeah, that's why so many rich, spoiled bastards become so arrogant when they succeed.
Ye Xueyi listened and couldn't help the envy flickering in her eyes.
After everything that had happened, she was no longer the naive goddess from before.
She had learned the truth, and now deeply felt the reality of being a puppet on strings.
Inside, she carried a quiet sorrow.
Her master never cared about her wishes, only treated her as a tool.
The goddess couldn't help but laugh at herself.
She was actually envious... of a villain.
Her hand slowly rested atop Su Qing's, her mindset shifting ever so slightly.
Whatever she was in her master's eyes, here at least, she was free.
She wanted to follow her own heart... and fall, just this once.
With that thought, Ye Xueyi adjusted her posture and gently hugged Su Qing.
She leaned naturally against his shoulder, not caring how naughty his hand became.
This—was her choice!
Su Qing was naturally delighted by the goddess's change.
This was a great beginning. Everything he'd done was getting positive results.
Feeling pleased, his hand didn't stop. He continued to enjoy the silky feel beneath his fingers.
Tonight was destined for a fierce, unforgettable battle!
If only she'd wear these kinds of outfits more often, he could truly indulge.
Unfortunately, the peaceful moment didn't last long.
Ye Xueyi suddenly felt warmth in her palm, a faint rune glowing into view.
Her master... was contacting her at this exact moment!
"Master, my teacher's reaching out... can we... continue later?"
Ye Xueyi said with difficulty.
At this time of night, ignoring the message would definitely raise suspicion.
"Why later? Sharpening the axe won't delay the chopping. Just talk to your master."
"As for me... do you think your master is someone I should respect?"
Su Qing whispered in her ear, his tone gentle but absolutely commanding.
"You... You want to do what you did last time again? I won't let you have your way this time!"
Ye Xueyi understood his dirty thoughts all too well, her eyes filled with grievance and helplessness.
She was a dignified goddess! Was she supposed to give in to every demand?!
Pa! Pa! Pa!
Crisp sounds echoed through the room for a few seconds.
After a brief silence, the ethereal voice of the Heavenly Dao Master rang out in the room.
"The Five Elders have all returned. The plan failed, but at least there were no casualties."
"How are things on your side, my disciple? Are you safe? Do you need anything?"
Her tone was filled with concern, sounding like a warm, caring mentor.
But in truth, she was only fishing for information from the capital.
"Things here... everything's going smoothly. I've almost got that bastard fully tamed..."
Ye Xueyi answered haltingly.
Her voice carried a sweet, nasal softness.
She wasn't stammering from guilt—just purely from what was happening to her body.
Saying something like that didn't embarrass her at all. She felt fully justified!
After all, the bastard was currently beneath her. Wasn't that the definition of taming?
"Oh? You've made that much progress?"
The Heavenly Dao Master sounded genuinely surprised.
"I... I already know his weakness. It's not difficult anymore."
Ye Xueyi replied, her breath slightly uneven.
"You've done well. But there's no need to remain there in hiding. Return now."
The master paused before giving the order.
"Master, a lot has happened in the capital recently. We need someone on the inside."
"I'm not one to give up halfway. I don't want everything I've done to go to waste."
Ye Xueyi refused without hesitation.
She knew that if she returned now, she'd be completely suppressed.
Once that happened, changing anything would be impossible!
"Xueyi, your learning speed is impressive. By the second time, you've already matched my rhythm."
Su Qing praised her softly as he listened to the conversation.