Chapter 38: Song Ruoxue is interested in her little disciple

As expected.

After a short while, at the main gate of the Sword Sect, Tang Yingyue walked into the courtyard with a relaxed smile.

Her deep, azure eyes quickly locked onto Su Li’er.

“Long time no see, child.”

“…I’m not a child!” Su Li’er rolled her eyes in annoyance.

After teasing the junior sister of the Sword Sect, Tang Yingyue finally looked at Song Ruoxue with a hint of gratitude and joy, and cupped her hands. “I’ve long heard of your great name, Sect Master Song.”

“You know me?” Song Ruoxue was slightly surprised. Does the princess of the demon-kin also know humans?

“Of course.” Tang Yingyue narrated, “Yesterday in Sunset Glow Village, it was Sect Master Song who came to the rescue, right?”

Song Ruoxue nodded, then glanced at Su Li’er. The meaning was obvious: ‘I came to save my junior sister, saving you was just a matter of convenience!’

“It was just a coincidence, no need to be polite.”

“Sect Master Song is being too modest.” Tang Yingyue lamented, “Thanks to your timely assistance, Su Li’er and I were able to escape.”

Su Li’er stood on the side, dazed, looking left and right. Good heavens, I don’t even have a chance to speak!

That’s good, that’s good.

‘It seems Ms. Dragon is here to chat with the big ice cold Sect Master. As long as it doesn’t involve me, you two can chat as you please~~’

“This… Dragon Lady? What should I call you?” Song Ruoxue asked.

“Tang Yingyue. Sect Master Song can call me whatever you like,” Tang Yingyue said in a very Zen-like manner.

“Miss Tang, I’d like to ask, where did you go after you escaped?” Song Ruoxue paused. “For a long time afterwards, Little Li didn’t return to the Sword Sect. Did you run into any more trouble later on?”

“Oh, about that…” Tang Yingyue thought for a moment and showed a smug smile. “Later, I took Su Li’er to…—mmmph!?”

Su Li’er was quick and covered Tang Yingyue’s mouth.

Then, she grabbed her hand and pulled her to the side. The two of them were furtive, whispering in low voices.

“Big Sister Dragon! You can’t tell the Sect Master about those things! (in a super quiet voice)”

“Oh, oh, Little Li, you have a crush on your Sect Master, right? Then you really can’t say it. (in a super quiet voice)”

“No! It’s not a crush! Anyway, you can’t tell her what happened afterwards! (in a super quiet voice)”

“You child, what are you afraid of? (in a super quiet voice)”

“…No, you can’t… (in a super quiet voice)”

Su Li’er wanted to say something else, but she felt a force on the back of her collar. She was lifted up again and then placed beside Song Ruoxue.

That displeased expression seemed to be saying: Little Li, why are you whispering in her ear?

In fact, it was true. Song Ruoxue was in a terrible mood, especially when she saw her junior sister and that detestable dragon lady being so close, whispering amongst themselves… It felt like she had been turned into a minotaur on the spot!

Angel persona: ‘Song Ruoxue, oh, Song Ruoxue, didn’t you want to suppress your feelings for Su Li’er? This is the perfect opportunity. You can use this chance to temper your mind!’

Devil persona: ‘Dear Sect Master of the Sword Sect, don’t listen to that stupid angel’s advice. In this world, only true love lasts forever! You should lock Little Li by your side right away!’

‘Ugh, this is so frustrating.’

In her conflict and hesitation, Song Ruoxue chose the second option.

All in all, she couldn’t let Little Li get close to this dragon lady.

Su Li’er shrank her neck, not daring to say anything. She twirled her snow-white hair with her hands, as if she had done something wrong.

‘Please, please, please, Ms. Dragon, you must not say it!’

While silently chanting in her heart, she secretly gave her a look.

Tang Yingyue received Su Li’er’s look and her anxious little expression, and tactfully shook her head. “The takeout I ordered is about to arrive. I also ordered a jar of good wine. Would Sect Master Song like to eat with us?”

“Takeout?” Su Li’er was surprised. This world has takeout too?

“Roast chicken, white cut chicken, shredded chicken, potato stewed with chicken, fried chicken…” Tang Yingyue thought carefully and listed them out.

“No need…” Song Ruoxue was about to refuse, but she felt the pitiful gaze from Su Li’er beside her. So, the rest of her words were stuck in her throat and she didn’t say them.

“Sect Master Song, please don’t be polite. You saved me once, so of course I have to thank you. A meal is not enough!” Tang Yingyue smiled. “Although I am the princess of the dragon-kin, I don’t have any friends. I just want to make a friend, that’s all. There’s no other meaning.”

“Then, alright.”

“Mmm, then I’ll have the takeout sent up.”

****

The afternoon sun was very warm, basking on their bodies.

Originally, Su Li’er thought it would be a world-shaking feast. With so many delicious dishes, she could eat to her heart’s content!

But the reality was a huge disappointment.

‘Why… are the big ice cold Sect Master and Ms. Dragon competing with each other?’

‘Or rather, is it that the big ice cold Sect Master can’t stand the sight of Ms. Dragon, and that’s why the two of them started competing?

“Miss Tang, I toast you a cup. You drink.”

“Alright! Sect Master Song, I also toast you a cup. You drink.”

“Miss Tang, I’ll toast you another cup.”

“Sect Master Song is very generous. Then I’ll also toast you another cup!”

…And so on, this has been going on for more than thirty rounds.

Located in the center of the storm, facing a table full of dazzling and delicious dishes, Su Li’er didn’t dare to use her chopsticks. She was nervous and didn’t dare to move.

‘I don’t know if it’s an illusion.’

‘Why is it that every time I pick up a dish, the big ice block Sect Master has to toast a cup of wine?’

‘And then this dragon lady, as if she’s being stubborn, has to toast back a cup of wine…’

‘It’s gotten to the point where I don’t dare to eat anymore… Ah, the fried chicken smells so good, the shredded chicken smells so good, poor me.’

“Little Li, eat. Is it not to your liking?”

Tang Yingyue said drunkenly, rubbing Su Li’er’s head. Her beautiful snow-white hair became messy.

“Ouch—don’t touch my head!”

“Heh, you child.”

“I’m not a child!”

“You child are quite stubborn.”

Tang Yingyue’s tone was a little teasing.

Su Li’er glared back unhappily, but her unhappiness was useless.

Suddenly, a frosty voice sounded—”Miss Tang.”

Song Ruoxue’s eyes were gloomy. She slowly stood up and picked up a jar of wine with one hand. The sound of the wine sloshing was very light and pleasant.

“I’m here, Sect Master Song.” Tang Yingyue looked at her in confusion.

“I, toast you a jar.” Song Ruoxue said coldly.

“Sect Master Song is very generous! No problem, I also toast… wait, a jar!?” Tang Yingyue suddenly sobered up. “Sect Master Song, why is this? Did I displease you in some way?”

“No, I am very happy. Thank you for making me understand what I really think in my heart,” Song Ruoxue still said coldly.

“…Sect Master Song, please forgive my rudeness, I can’t drink that much anymore.” Tang Yingyue was embarrassed, then she looked at Su Li’er, who was idling and in a daze, and pleaded in a low voice, “Little Li, help me plead with your Sect Master.”

“You’re not allowed to ask Little Li.” Song Ruoxue picked up another jar of wine from somewhere, her tone as if it carried killing intent. “Another jar, I toast you two jars.”

“…Uh.” Tang Yingyue’s muddled brain turned, and at this moment, she also realized something.

Su Li’er turned her head to the side, became an outsider, and started to whistle.

The corner of Tang Yingyue’s mouth twitched.

Good heavens.

‘So Song Ruoxue is sexually interested in her little disciple?’

‘Damn, this kind of thing… who would have thought?!’