“Master, if there’s nothing else, I will take my leave,” Xia Changqing said deliberately when he saw Murong Bing looking helpless.
“I have no interest in the disgusting matters between you two,” Murong Bing said coldly. “When I took you as disciples, I clearly warned you that no romantic involvement was allowed among fellow disciples. To prevent you from corrupting the Qingyun Dao lineage and tarnishing my reputation, you are forbidden from going to Holy Son Peak. If you cannot change your lecherous nature, I will sever your root of sin with a single sword strike and force you to practice the Evil-Dispelling Sword Technique, turning you into a dead eunuch.”
“Hiss!” Xia Changqing gasped, clenching his legs tightly and quickly argued, “Master, please understand! I have not sought the pleasures between men and women. It’s only to resist the restless, uncontrollable demonic heart within me. The Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art I practice is incomplete, and at any moment, I risk being possessed by an Outer Heavenly Demon. I can only rely on dual cultivation to resist the invasion of demonic nature. Junior Sister Tu Xiaoxiao is kind-hearted and couldn’t bear to see me suffer, so she helped me under the pretense of a night assault.”
Murong Bing sighed, “Fine, everything must have a beginning and an end. Since you need to resist the demonic heart through cultivation, then marry Tu Xiaoxiao as your official wife. I will be your witness. From now on, you two will be an immortal couple, pursuing the Grand Dao together.”
Murong Bing squinted her phoenix-like eyes with a helpless expression, trying to test Xia Changqing’s sincerity. Women are always like this, endlessly imagining things, constantly seeking proof of whether a man truly loves them.
“Ahem, let’s forget about an official wife. Being a close concubine or a secret lover is good enough,” Xia Changqing said awkwardly, his old face reddening slightly. There were so many beautiful women in this world. How could he tie himself to one tree before he’d even started enjoying life? Besides, in Xia Changqing’s heart, the only official wife could be his big wife, Murong Bing.
“Pa pa pa! Xia Changqing, listen to yourself—do you even sound human? You’re an irredeemable evil bastard! You’re despicable, shameless, lecherous, and promiscuous. To prevent you from ruining my reputation, I should just kill you right now!” Murong Bing moved with a fragrant breeze to stand in front of the handsome young man and, with fists filled with personal anger, began pounding him furiously.
“Master, stop hitting me! I’m the real victim here!” Xia Changqing cried, covering his head and dodging desperately. He simply clung tightly to Murong Bing’s long, slender legs, pitifully pleading. He was like a greedy evil dragon, secretly inhaling the intoxicating fragrance of her body. Xia Changqing knew Murong Bing well—sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, easily swayed by emotions.
“Let go of me now, or I’ll kick you to death,” Murong Bing said, blushing and gritting her teeth in shame and anger. The numbing sensation, like an ant crawling up her body, involuntarily awakened memories of when she had been imprisoned and humiliated.
“Master, unless you promise not to hit me and help me resolve the torment of my demonic heart, I won’t let go, even if you beat me to death,” Xia Changqing said shamelessly, delighted by her embarrassed and furious expression.
“Fine, I promise not to hit you and will help you with your demonic heart,” Murong Bing took a deep breath, suppressing her inner anger, and nodded. Read this novel at novelping.com for the best experience.
“Master, if you want to help me suppress the demonic heart, I won’t object, but of course, I might be a little shy,” Xia Changqing said with a cheeky grin, admiring the identical faces and tempers—both beautiful and breathtaking even when angry.
“You wicked disciple! What nonsense are you thinking?” Murong Bing blushed, her watery eyes filled with shame and anger. She took out a golden ruler and beat Xia Changqing violently.
“Aiya, it hurts! Master, you promised not to hit me! A gentleman never goes back on his word.”
“I’m no damn gentleman! I’m a vicious old woman, got it? Wicked disciple, don’t you run. Take this! Pa pa pa!”
An hour later, Xia Changqing limped out of the Supreme Leader’s Hall, his face bruised and swollen. Although he suffered a brutal beating, he successfully obtained the upper scroll of the Nine Heavens Emperor Scripture. Unfortunately, Murong Bing still forbade him from entering the Azure Cloud Immortal Pool.
“This damn woman! When I rise again, I’ll strip you naked and punish you harshly to avenge today’s beating!” Xia Changqing muttered viciously. He activated the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art, absorbing the surrounding fortune and spiritual essence. His injuries healed instantly, and then he rode his demonic sword away from the Supreme Leader’s Peak.
“Hmph, let’s see if you dare flirt around again,” Murong Bing crossed her arms, watching the handsome young man’s departing figure. She lifted her snow-white swan neck and smiled smugly.
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[Name: Xia Changqing
Realm: Late stage Divine Ability Realm
Artifact: Wishful Demonic Weapon
Physique: Immortal-Demonic Dao Body, Sage’s Pupils
Techniques: Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art (Profound Meaning), Nine Heavens Emperor Scripture (Entry Level), Azure Cloud Sword Manual (Perfected), Demonic Spear Technique (Perfected), Five Elements Escape Art (Perfected)…
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“Senior Brother Xia, I have been waiting for you,” Ye Fan said as soon as Xia Changqing returned to Holy Son Peak, followed by Lin Xinyue with a scowling face. New chapters come out on NovelPing first.
“Junior Brother Ye, haven’t you heard the saying, ‘good dogs don’t block the road’? I just received the Nine Heavens Emperor Scripture from Master and I’m in a good mood. I don’t want to teach you a lesson today, so you’d better scram before you suffer,” Xia Changqing said condescendingly.
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible! You, a scoundrel with a terrible record and vicious methods, there’s no way Master would really pass the Nine Heavens Emperor Scripture to you. Even Brother Ye Fan hasn’t received Master’s approval; you certainly couldn’t have!” Lin Xinyue shrieked, looking like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her hair standing on end. She had long coveted the Nine Heavens Emperor Scripture.
“I am Master’s most outstanding beloved disciple, unlike you, a mere numbers filler. Just now, Master even used the Nine Heavens Immortal Qi to clear my meridians and help me comprehend the scripture,” Xia Changqing said proudly. He stretched out his left hand, revealing a wisp of milky-white Nine Heavens Immortal Qi that shimmered ethereally with immense energy.
“Master is so unfair! It wasn’t like this before! Xia Changqing, did you feed Master some kind of bewitching potion? Master used to adore us and despise you the most!” Lin Xinyue screamed hysterically, her face twisted with jealousy. She never expected Murong Bing would groom Xia Changqing as the next Supreme Leader.
“Hmph, you dare question Master’s decision? I’ll teach you a lesson on her behalf!” Xia Changqing sneered, moved in a flash, and delivered a series of harsh slaps that turned Lin Xinyue’s beautiful face into a swollen, bloodied mess.
“Ugh, Xia Changqing, how dare you hit me? I’ll kill you!” Lin Xinyue, once a beauty, now looked like a pig-headed shrew, her mouth bleeding. Unable to endure the humiliation, she summoned her sword and rushed at Xia Changqing.
“I’ve been afraid of school violence since I was young. If you strike first, I’ll treat it as self-defense. If I kill you on the spot, even if you complain to Master, I’ll be blameless,” Xia Changqing said coldly, his eyes flashing with killing intent.
“Junior Sister, calm down. You’re no match for Senior Brother Xia. Don’t get yourself hurt,” Ye Fan quickly restrained Lin Xinyue to prevent her from courting death.
Lin Xinyue was bound by Ye Fan’s destiny thread. If she died at Xia Changqing’s hands, Ye Fan would suffer backlash from the Heavenly Dao’s fortune. The destiny thread not only earned him Lin Xinyue’s affection but also let him reap her cultivation achievements and Dao insights.