Chapter 273: Punished in Place of Master? Bearing the Guilt for Her Disciple! The Clumsy Heavenly Dao Sect Leader (3)
From a status point of view, it was hard to pick. But in terms of the situation—it was her master who had made the mistake.
So siding with him, even bullying her master, was a step toward the future.
Master, I'm sorry—but there's no other way.
In the future, I'll treat you so well. We'll be together every day, forever…
As she thought this, her grip around that plump waist tightened slightly.
"...Young Master Su, why are you picking on a child?"
The Heavenly Dao Sect Leader held Ye Xueyi just as tightly, refusing to let her be taken.
The change in how she addressed him already showed her sincerity.
She had felt her disciple's dependence—and her desire to protect her only grew stronger.
Even after everything her disciple had suffered, she still dared to shield her from harm.
So she, too, would do all she could to protect her!
"Can't help it. I just like bullying her. It's become a habit. So what are you gonna do about it?"
Su Qing glanced at her arrogantly.
Ye Xueyi couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Her master's man really had the flair of a capital city playboy!
Yet deep down, a faint joy surfaced.
He said bullying her was a habit… That's so… sweet? No, that's bad! Why am I thinking that?!
The Sect Leader, rarely flustered, was left speechless.
Everyone always showed their best side in front of her.
But this guy?
He was just plain shameless!
He didn't care what she thought, acting entirely on whim.
And she had no way to stop him. The strength she prided herself on was now completely useless.
After a brief silence, Su Qing returned to pulling at her disciple.
The Sect Leader wanted to speak up and get him to stop.
But when she finally opened her mouth, her voice came out firm and proud:
"Stop bullying her. Whatever you want, take it out on me!"
"Sect Leader, such noble resolve! I'm touched, truly."
"The disciple wants to protect her master. The master wants to shield her disciple. What a beautiful scene."
"In honor of such loyalty, I'll grant your request—but you'll have to ask me."
"With your own lips, of course."
Su Qing finally let go, clapping and smiling.
This touching show of self-sacrifice was exactly what he wanted.
So his first demand—have the Sect Leader beg.
For someone with no shame, begging is easy.
A veteran at surrender could draft a thousand-word apology on the spot.
But for someone proud and powerful like the Sect Leader, this was beyond humiliating.
And that's exactly what he was aiming for.
To break her, he'd start with the simplest step: make her beg.
Ye Xueyi took it all in, and her guilt only deepened.
She could clearly sense her master's inner turmoil—all for her sake.
She had lied to her master. Now the woman was ready to throw away her pride for her.
But beneath the guilt was a sliver of unexplainable joy.
For years, her master had always seemed distant, lofty.
Yes, she had treated her better than others—but it had always been proper, normal for master and disciple.
Other sects had relationships just like that.
Only now did she feel the real weight of her master's protection.
And it came when her master no longer had her power.
The divine girl knew—her master didn't have to sacrifice this much.
Because everything he did to her, she had accepted willingly.
Yet she couldn't bring herself to say it.
And deep down… there was a tiny, dark desire.
To see her lofty, holy master bullied by this mischievous brat…
The thought alone filled her with strange anticipation.
The divine girl, darkened ever so slightly, wanted to see how far it would go.
"With your intellect and talent, why lower yourself to such filth?"
"Why not name your price directly? If it's within my power, I won't refuse."
The Sect Leader paused before speaking.
A clear sign of compromise and concession.
"Sect Leader, don't act like you know me. You're assuming too much."
"Why do you think someone like me needs to be above base pleasures? That's just bias!"
"Look at my age. Normally, guys my age just eat, drink, and party all day, right?"
"The fact that I do this doesn't mean I'm not interested in those things."
"You gave me all this trouble. Wanting to mess with you a little—isn't that normal?"
Su Qing scoffed, speaking seriously.
Enjoying life and getting things done weren't mutually exclusive. It was all about time management.
He wasn't about to deny his desires.
"Master… he's not lying. He's super pervy..."
Ye Xueyi muttered, quietly confirming his words.
"...I understand. Please, let us go."
The Sect Leader fell silent again, then spoke in a soft voice.
She knew nothing she said would change anything.
This boy always did as he pleased, not someone others could sway.
She even wondered—when he dealt with the Empress, was he the one in charge too?
"Mutual understanding is the basis of cooperation. I'm glad you finally get where you stand."
"But whether I let her go—that depends on your sincerity."
Su Qing sat down on a rock nearby, his tone casual.
"You're pushing your luck."
The Sect Leader's tone showed a flicker of anger.
Ye Xueyi nodded silently in her heart.
Yes. Her master's man was a master at pushing his luck.
"Sect Leader, you're in no position to negotiate."
"If you don't want to do it, I'll have your disciple take your place."
"But if you truly want to shield her, better act before I change my mind."
Su Qing's tone was calm, slow.
A flicker of hesitation passed through the Sect Leader's eyes.
"Master, let me do it. I can handle it!"
Ye Xueyi stepped in at the perfect moment.
And just like that, she erased the last of her master's hesitation.
"Disciple, just hide behind me. No matter what happens, I'll protect you."
The Sect Leader's voice was firm and sincere.
How could she let her disciple pay so much?
Whatever came—they'd face her instead!
"Master, I'll take care of you no matter what, from now on!"
Ye Xueyi was overwhelmed with emotion, speaking from the heart.
Only in hardship could she see her master's true love.
One day, she would protect her too—make sure she was never isolated or bullied again!