“Miss Mo Qi! Drink this cup of specially prepared water, and you will be mostly fine!” Ye Chu handed Mo Qi a cup, his gaze fixed on her as a smile touched the corners of his mouth, his face full of friendly and bright expressions. Naturally, this cup of water contained a drop of holy liquid. What Ye Chu had done earlier was merely to take a bit of advantage. He had certainly not forgotten her cold mockery and sarcathy towards him in the peach grove back then. Had she not said he was unworthy? She had spoken as if he were utterly worthless.
How could such an outstanding young man as himself tolerate such insult? Ye Chu did not do much else. If she said he was unworthy, he might as well touch her all over first. He thought to himself that he was a magnanimous person, but he could not just let himself be cursed at for nothing.
Of course, if Pang Shao and the others were here, they would undoubtedly look upon Ye Chu with endless contempt. They knew full well that this man was one who repaid the slightest grievance, and was the most petty of souls.
Seeing the cup Ye Chu handed to her, Mo Qi reflexively took it and drank it down in one gulp. Her pretty face was flushed red, and her clothes were somewhat dishevelled. Standing there so delicately, she possessed an extraordinary allure. The snowy skin of her chest was not fully covered, revealing a deep cleavage. Ye Chu sighed inwardly, noting that this woman was indeed well endowed.
He thought back to how he had kneaded and squeezed her all over just now. The feel had been quite excellent, very smooth and soft, especially her breasts and bottom, which were highly elastic.
“Thank you, Lord Ye Chu!” Mo Qi was unsure whether it was due to a change in her innate gifts, but after drinking that water, she felt her primal spirit was much clearer. She thought the effects should be quite good. Seeing Ye Chu’s clear gaze and the sweat still on his forehead, her gratitude towards him grew even stronger!
“Lord, you are a man of outstanding talent. Your demeanour is far superior to the majestic bearing of a sacred beast. I apologise for my behaviour that day. I was discourteous!” Mo Qi bowed to Ye Chu to offer her apologies. Her voice was soft and lingering. Of course, if Mo Lie and the others had witnessed this, their jaws would have dropped to the floor. Who had ever seen Mo Qi apologise? She had made countless mistakes, but had never once apologised for any of them.
“Miss Mo Qi, you exaggerate. Do I look like such a petty man to you? I have long forgotten the events of that day,” Ye Chu said to her with a smile.
Seeing Ye Chu’s bright smile, Mo Qi finally relaxed completely. She thought to herself that the man before her truly lived up to being an exceptional talent. His bearing was extraordinary and his character generous, far surpassing even her senior martial brother Wu Jing.
Thinking of this, Mo Qi’s heart fluttered like a startled deer. She dared not linger any longer. “Lord Ye Chu, Mo Qi will take her leave now!”
“Please go ahead, Miss Mo Qi,” Ye Chu said, cupping his hands. However, seeing her hastily reach for the door, he could not help but add a reminder, “But before that, Miss Mo Qi, you should probably tidy your clothes first.”
“Ah…” Mo Qi let out a startled cry, unable to help but recall the scene that had just unfolded. Although Ye Chu had done it to alter her innate gifts, those hands of his had indeed explored her all over. With her own body having been pinched and kneaded by him, Mo Qi even felt an uncomfortable, sticky dampness between her thighs.
Mo Qi quickly adjusted her clothes, and only then did she open the door and hurry out.
As Ye Chu watched Mo Qi leave, her graceful figure swaying like a ripe peach, his bright smile instantly vanished, replaced by a hint of dark charm. He stepped out.
Du Liang had previously watched Mo Qi run out with a flushed face and dishevelled clothes, his expression stunned. Now, seeing Ye Chu walk out with that darkly charming smile, he could not help but mutter, “What a bastard!”
Ye Chu heard every single word perfectly. Smiling faintly, he looked at Du Liang and said, “Did you not ask me last time to teach you martial techniques? I happen to have time now, so I will give you some guidance!”
Du Liang’s eyes instantly lit up. He knew full well how formidable Ye Chu was. If Ye Chu could offer him a few pointers, he would undoubtedly benefit greatly.
But very soon, Du Liang regretted it. This was no guidance at all, but purely retaliation. In a short time, he felt as though all the bones in his body had fallen apart. He could barely even get up, lying on the ground and groaning incessantly.
“With such a physique, you are not even comparable to a beast. I will help you train properly from now on!” Ye Chu said with a smile, looking down at Du Liang lying on the ground.
If Du Liang still did not understand by now that Ye Chu was settling a grudge, he would truly be a fool. He did not know whether to laugh or cry, only feeling that the man before him was far too petty. There was no trace of a master’s magnanimity about him.
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Ye Chu remained in the peach grove for several more days. Each day, he watched the clouds drift and change, and observed the vast starry sky at night. He would sit like this for one or two hours at a time.
Du Liang had felt puzzled by this, but having been disciplined by Ye Chu, he dared not ask too many questions. What puzzled Du Liang even more was that Mo Qi actually visited the peach grove occasionally. Although Mo Qi claimed she came to see the peaches, how could Du Liang not know the real reason?
This woman would sometimes hide secretly in a corner just to steal glances at Ye Chu! Of course, what Du Liang found utterly bizarre was that every time Mo Qi watched him in secret, Ye Chu’s aura would suddenly change. He would become vast and righteous, a bright and open gentleman.
“Damn! What an actor!” Even though Du Liang was terrified of being beaten by Ye Chu, he could not help but curse out loud at this moment. He thought to himself that this fellow was truly a master of pretence. Having spent so much time with Ye Chu, how could he not know what kind of person he really was!
After a week, Ye Chu finally stopped watching the clouds and the starry sky. Holding the jade token from Emperor Mo, he said to Du Liang, “Cultivate diligently. Although your current innate gifts do not match those of a sacred beast, they are not far behind those of a fierce beast. Innate gifts are only one factor. The second is your own cultivation. You must have the perseverance to keep going. In the future, when you return to your village, they will all kneel and bow to you. Any wealthy squire or the like will be willing to lick your toes!”
Through his cultivation over these past days, Du Liang had long sensed his own extraordinary progress. He naturally knew that all of this was thanks to Ye Chu. While secretly grateful, hearing that Ye Chu was leaving filled him with great reluctance to part.
But Du Liang knew very well that a figure like Ye Chu could not stay in one place for long. Du Liang wanted to open his mouth to say something, only to realise he had not a single appropriate word to say in front of him.
Ye Chu patted Du Liang on the shoulder and turned to leave, only to see Mo Qi standing ahead in the peach grove. She was still wearing her short skirt, and those clear eyes of hers were looking straight at Ye Chu. “Is Lord Ye Chu leaving?”
“I am going to the Shalin Pavilion,” Ye Chu said to her with a smile. He naturally knew about this little woman secretly watching him. For a girl whose behaviour was somewhat eccentric, Ye Chu still held a certain fondness in his heart.
Mo Qi bit her lip and suddenly said, “Lord Ye Chu, please be careful on your journey to the Shalin Pavilion. Yesterday, my father was talking to himself. He said that your trip to the Shalin Pavilion was arranged by the senior figures at the pavilion’s core, and that they plan to take good care of you.”
Ye Chu was taken aback, having not expected things to be like this.
“Thank you for the reminder, Miss Mo Qi!” Ye Chu said to her with genuine gratitude.
“Then…” Mo Qi paused, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. “I wish you a smooth journey!”