Chapter 25: To Be Honest, Junior Brother, I Like Them All!
Chapter 25: To Be Honest, Junior Brother, I Like Them All!
Judging from her tone, it seemed she was quite satisfied.
Ye Shu let out a sigh of relief.
But just as he looked up, he saw Luo Jiuyan’s beautiful eyes fixed on him.
Her gaze was distant, as if lost in thought.
“Master!”
Realizing that Luo Jiuyan’s expression was a bit off, Ye Shu quickly called out to her.
“Hmm?” Luo Jiuyan snapped out of her daze, her face flushing red. In front of so many people, she had actually spaced out.
She had been reminiscing about her junior sister Wu Meiyue’s words.
The fruit of love!
The more she thought about it, the more she couldn’t control herself, imagining herself with Ye Shu…
“Ahem!”
But after all, she was a seasoned cultivator. She quickly composed herself, coughing lightly and regaining her calm.
She gave Ye Shu an appreciative glance.
Then, she raised her head and swept her gaze across the disciples present, saying, “Remember today’s glory, earned by your Senior Brother Ye!”
“Take your Senior Brother Ye as an example! Train hard! Strive to bring honor to our sect as soon as possible!”
Defeating a genius disciple from another sect deserved praise.
Moreover, slapping her foolish junior sister’s face in the process made Luo Jiuyan even more satisfied.
In front of everyone, Ye Shu deserved such recognition!
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd erupted!
“We disciples vow to take the Demon Prince as our role model and train diligently!”
Their eyes burned with admiration as they looked at Ye Shu’s tall and imposing figure.
They were utterly envious!
To be personally praised by the sect leader was an honor that even their ancestors would be proud of.
They couldn’t help but think: As expected of the Demon Prince! He’s truly powerful!
After saying this, Luo Jiuyan didn’t continue.
Instead, she glanced at Ye Shu a few more times.
Then, with a complicated look, she turned to Bai Rourou and asked, “I heard there was some conflict between you and your Junior Brother?”
Luo Jiuyan was still hung up on that incident.
When she arrived earlier, she had seen the two standing together.
This made her imagination run wild.
Hearing this, Ye Shu and Bai Rourou exchanged a glance.
Ye Shu’s heart skipped a beat, thinking, Senior Sister, please don’t say anything reckless now!
This is about my life!
Bai Rourou’s face turned slightly red, and she seemed at a loss.
Under Luo Jiuyan’s probing gaze, she whispered, “Thank you for your concern, Master. The conflict between me and Junior Brother Ye has been resolved. We’ve made up.”
After she spoke, Ye Shu felt a wave of reassurance but held his breath until later.
Thankfully, Senior Sister Bai knew how to handle the situation.
“Good.”
Luo Jiuyan nodded, not revealing anything, but she gave Ye Shu a meaningful glance.
In front of so many people, some things were better left unsaid.
She simply said, “Very well. Focus on your cultivation!”
“Don’t let your thoughts wander!”
“Do you understand?”
Ye Shu and Bai Rourou both bowed in unison. “We will heed your teachings, Master!”
Luo Jiuyan nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at Ye Shu again, a slight smile curling her lips.
She didn’t say more, as there were too many eyes around. She would have a proper talk with her “obedient” disciple later.
With that, she wrapped herself in her purple robe and, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the Heavenly Fiend Peak.
Watching the fading light, Ye Shu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and let out a long, relieved breath.
Luo Jiuyan had finally left…
Every time he was in her presence, it felt like walking through the gates of the underworld.
At the same time, Senior Sister Bai Rourou also let out a sigh of relief.
She looked as if she had narrowly escaped being caught in an affair.
Seeing her like this, Ye Shu couldn’t help but feel curious. “Senior Sister Bai, why are you so nervous?”
His own nervousness was understandable.
But Senior Sister Bai’s unexplained nervousness was a bit baffling.
Hearing this, Bai Rourou’s face turned red, and she shot Ye Shu a glare.
What else would I be nervous about?
It’s that matter!
In two days, the two of us are going to the Lantern Festival. If Master finds out, wouldn’t it be disastrous?
Though she thought this, Bai Rourou didn’t say it out loud.
She suspected that Ye Shu wanted to surprise her with the outing, so she couldn’t ruin his little plan now.
Instead, she casually said, “Junior Brother Ye, everyone gets nervous in front of Master.”
Ye Shu nodded, finding her words reasonable. “That’s true.”
This was the Nine Nether Demoness. Even her own parents might fear her!
Who wouldn’t be afraid?
At this moment, Bai Rourou suddenly said, “Junior Brother Ye, about the Lantern Festival in two days…”
Hearing this, Ye Shu glanced around.
He quickly signaled with his eyes and whispered, “Let’s talk somewhere else!”
Bai Rourou’s face flushed, and though she felt a bit embarrassed, her body obediently followed him to a quiet corner.
Once they arrived, her mind began to wander: Is he going to give me the tickets now?
Junior Brother Ye, you just couldn’t hold back, could you?
Just then, Ye Shu said, “Senior Sister Bai, I almost forgot to tell you last time. Please don’t tell anyone about the Lantern Festival tickets you gave me!”
He was deeply concerned!
If others found out that he was going to the Lantern Festival with another woman, rumors would spread.
It wouldn’t look good!
Bai Rourou rolled her eyes at him. “Of course, Senior Sister knows that.”
If I told anyone, wouldn’t I be digging my own grave? Senior Sister isn’t that stupid!
Ye Shu patted his chest and smiled. “Senior Sister Bai is truly righteous!”
If Senior Sister Bai agreed to keep it a secret, then his separate outing with Master Luo Jiuyan would remain unknown.
“Righteous?” Bai Rourou frowned. Wasn’t that term a bit odd?
Ye Shu didn’t notice her strange expression. Suddenly remembering something, he looked at Bai Rourou, his eyes growing brighter the more he looked at her.
Senior Sister Bai was such a good person, even giving him a chance for a date.
If he didn’t do something in return, wouldn’t he be letting her down?
Thinking this, Ye Shu asked, “Senior Sister Bai, do you have any favorite foods? Or any hobbies?”
“Huh?”
Hearing this, Bai Rourou covered her small mouth with her hand, her face turning crimson.
She pouted, thinking, What a fool!
Why are you asking these things so soon? Can’t you wait until the Lantern Festival to arrange everything?
Thinking this, she lowered her head and said shyly, “Well, you guess.”
“Guess?”
Ye Shu was stunned.
What did she mean? She wanted him to guess her hobbies?
Did he have time for this?
He just wanted to ask what she liked so he could bring her something back from the Lantern Festival with Master.
It was just a way to show his gratitude.
And now she wanted him to guess?
Ye Shu felt a bit frustrated but had no choice but to patiently ask, “Candied hawthorn? Sugar figurines? Or roasted chestnuts?”
Bai Rourou blinked her bright eyes, her gaze shifting playfully, and she continued to smile. “Junior Brother Ye, guess again!”
Ye Shu tried again, “Osmanthus cake? Dragon beard candy? Or herbal jelly?”
Hearing this, Bai Rourou swallowed, clearly tempted, but she still said, “One more chance!”
“Uh…”
Ye Shu was at a loss.
Still guessing?
Give you an inch, and you take a mile, huh?
Ye Shu’s patience was wearing thin. He gritted his teeth and continued, “Malt candy? Mung bean cake? Poria cake?”
He had listed almost every snack he could think of.
If he had to keep guessing, there was nothing left to say.
But Bai Rourou still seemed unsatisfied.
Ye Shu raised his hand to stop her. “Senior Sister Bai, can’t you just tell me? I really can’t guess!”
To his surprise, Bai Rourou nodded, agreeing to his suggestion.
Then, she smiled sweetly. “To be honest, Junior Brother, I like them all!”
“I like all the delicious things!”