Chapter 216: The Heavenly Dao Master Watches as I'm Humiliated! The Special Role of the Widow Sister-in-law (4)
In the past, whenever someone badmouthed her, her disciple would jump in and argue fiercely.
But now... she stopped her without hesitation.
Did this mean her disciple had been corrupted?
"Master... that's a different matter. We weren't even talking about his morals just now."
"We were discussing the Empress's peaceful rule. You said we needed to find a crime among her favorites..."
"But this is just personal conduct. It doesn't count."
Ye Xueyi argued softly.
She was becoming more confident in arguing with her master lately.
A big reason was that her master's current form had lost a lot of her intimidation.
If it were her original body, Xueyi probably wouldn't dare to speak up.
"Hmph. Then let me prove it to you. Before long, you'll see his true face."
The Heavenly Dao Master let out a cold snort.
She didn't have the power right now to act directly, so she had to rely on her disciple.
Which meant she couldn't push things too far.
Outside, rain dripped steadily, the damp air seeping in from the window.
The cool atmosphere felt a bit heavy.
The sounds of wind and rain conveniently masked the noises from inside the room.
Only the occasional cough echoed faintly, stirring imagination.
"I'm going to rinse my mouth."
Nong Ying tossed the line over her shoulder and left hastily.
By the end, she hadn't even kept the illusion active—her mind was a mess!
"Go on."
Su Qing watched her walk away, a flicker of disappointment in his eyes.
Honestly, the experience was okay, but it didn't quite meet expectations.
She nailed the appearance, but her expressions kept shifting unpredictably.
Her actions were awkward and often paused midway.
Clearly, she was unsettled inside.
Feeling embarrassed and unable to fully immerse herself had led to that outcome.
So yeah, definitely room for improvement.
For an older woman, her ability to adapt was pretty lacking.
Not like a certain cream puff goddess who could dive right in from the start.
For this level of inexperience, he'd definitely have to push her harder next time.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the room.
With her came a cold, night-born killing intent.
The chill of her arrival made the air freeze.
The sword glinting like water reflected a deadly light.
Dressed in blue, a graceful figure came with a sword from the west.
She stood by the window, moonlight casting her in ethereal beauty.
Her flawless face was emotionless, her blue hair dancing in the wind, her red eyes full of murderous intent.
That cold, distant aura returned—just like when they first met.
The proud goddess stood firm, sword pointed at Su Qing!
"Xueyi, what brings you here with a sword so late at night?"
Su Qing asked, slightly puzzled.
"Tonight, I want you to pay for the humiliation you once made me suffer!"
Ye Xueyi's voice was icy.
As soon as she finished, as if unable to hold back, she slashed toward Su Qing.
Not just anywhere—she aimed straight for the throat!
If that hit, there'd be no chance of survival.
A deadly crisis approached.
Su Qing looked at the fast-approaching blade, his expression calm and motionless.
He had time to dodge. Time to question. But he did none of it.
He simply waited... until the sword's tip pressed against his throat.
The blade shimmered like water, its chill enough to freeze anyone with fear.
Yet Su Qing's face remained perfectly serene, not a hint of panic in his eyes.
"Aren't you afraid at all? I really could kill you."
Ye Xueyi asked, confused, putting on her fiercest voice.
She even made a deliberately fierce expression.
But on her stunning face, it just looked... cute.
Her grip on the sword was steady—no trembling, no intention of stabbing.
"I know you won't hurt me. There's no point to this."
"Alright, Xueyi. It's late. What are you doing with all this drama?"
Su Qing slowly reached up and pushed the sword aside.
"I knew it. I knew you were like this!"
Ye Xueyi suddenly broke into a smile.
It was like ice melting in spring, her earlier chill vanishing completely.
The outcome of the bet was clear.
He truly cared about her.
Even in a life-and-death situation, he chose to believe in her.
The goddess instinctively looked at her master, pride sparkling in her smile.
But the chibi figurine on her shoulder was utterly unmoved.
In fact, her master's gaze grew even colder.
The proud look in Ye Xueyi's eyes instantly vanished.
"You really have fallen for him."
The Heavenly Dao Master stated coldly.
"Master... why would you say that? That's not true!"
Ye Xueyi stammered, her eyes showing traces of panic.
That answer was nothing like what she expected.
Shouldn't her master feel happy for her and start seeing Su Qing in a new light?
"Not true? If it isn't, then go ahead and stab him."
Her master's voice was ice-cold.
If she had the strength, she would have taken action long ago.
Ye Xueyi instinctively wanted to explain, but then the boy moved.
Su Qing lifted a hand. Prenatal true energy gathered into his fingers and shot toward the goddess's shoulder.
This little trick, of course, he had learned from his ever-plotting aunt.
Still in a daze, the chibi figure on her shoulder was easily flicked off.
"Xueyi, this is your master? Doesn't quite look like what I imagined."
Su Qing mused aloud, gently shaking the chibi figurine.
It actually felt pretty nice to the touch.
The Heavenly Dao Master stared coldly at Su Qing, completely unaffected.
Ye Xueyi, however, snapped out of it, her eyes turning slightly red as she looked at Su Qing.
Those normally proud and aloof eyes now held a trace of grievance.
She might be simple, but she wasn't stupid.
From her master's earlier words, she realized something.
All this talk of testing Su Qing's sincerity... the one really being tested was her.