Chapter 32: A Master’s Teasing and a Disciple’s Dilemma

“Xiao Xixi, because you just let us see such a beautiful view, I, your master, will treat you to this meal!!”

These words, spoken by her beautiful master with a hint of teasing, echoed in Xiao Xixi’s mind. For a moment, a fragment of a memory surfaced in her thoughts. ‘I, Xiao Xixi, would rather starve or jump from here than eat a single bite of your food!!’

But that thought quickly dissipated, overridden by the undeniable allure of delicious food. …

As Xiao Xixi received the large bowl filled with rice and dishes from her master’s delicate hands, she cradled it close to her chest with both hands. The aroma of the food wafting through the air, combined with the involuntary tears at the corners of her mouth, left Xiao Xixi with a mix of emotions. The reasons for her complex feelings were numerous, but the primary factor was the stark contrast between expectation and reality.

Before her journey into this world, Xiao Xixi, a devoted bookworm, enjoyed reading novels, including those about time travelers. She reflected on the ‘predecessors’ in those stories who, upon traveling to another world, gained overpowered abilities and lived a life of luxury and intimacy with beautiful girls. Even the most unfortunate time travelers, she thought, would at least solve the problem of hunger. Yet here she was, holding a bowl of food that felt like it came at the cost of her dignity, recalling how just yesterday she had incurred a debt of a whole raw gem. In that moment, Xiao Xixi felt her situation as a time traveler was utterly miserable. And to make matters worse, where were the chopsticks? …

Seeing Xiao Xixi holding the bowl but making no move to eat, Su Mei waited for a moment, seemingly understanding her hesitation. Su Mei’s ruby-red lips curled into a subtle smile. With a graceful gesture, a pair of exquisite jade chopsticks appeared in her hand. Xiao Xixi, her stomach growling, instinctively reached for them. But to her surprise, Su Mei held the chopsticks above her head, out of reach. Su Mei’s height gave her an advantage, and Xiao Xixi, with her small stature, couldn’t quite grasp the chopsticks. She looked at Su Mei, only to see her master’s deep, almond-shaped eyes narrowing with amusement. In that instant, Xiao Xixi realized that if she tried to snatch the chopsticks, Su Mei would find it even more entertaining. Looking at her mischievous master, Xiao Xixi even began to doubt the events that might have transpired while she was asleep the previous night. With a master as cunning as Su Mei, anything was possible. But she quickly dismissed that thought. After all, she was nestled in Su Mei’s embrace, feeling the soft, bouncy sensation behind her. How could anything inappropriate happen between two girls? …

Su Mei noticed that Xiao Xixi hadn’t moved for some time, her small face a mix of pitiful and indignant expressions. Although the expected ‘struggle play’ didn’t occur, Su Mei found the moment amusing. To prevent Xiao Xixi from getting angry, she quickly explained, “Eating too much at once is bad for your health, Xiao Xixi. Don’t worry, I’ll feed you bit by bit.”

Hearing her master’s explanation, Xiao Xixi wanted to retort. The food at the Qingyuan Sect’s dining hall cost a whole raw gem per meal. Was this really considering the health of cultivators? But she suppressed her doubts. After all, this meal was paid for by her master, and as the saying goes, ‘eat someone’s food and you’re in their debt.’ If her master wanted to feed her, Xiao Xixi decided she could accept it. However, she was unaware that the reason for her empty stomach was, in fact, her master Su Mei. If she had known, she might not have been so compliant. …

The translucent jade chopsticks carefully picked up a piece of braised rabbit leg, rich with gravy, and held it to Xiao Xixi’s cherry-red lips. In the next instant, the rabbit leg bore a row of neat teeth marks. A piece of tender, firm rabbit meat entered her soft, pink mouth. Before her journey, Xiao Xixi loved rabbit meat, especially the spicy and numbing ‘Hunan-style’ rabbit head. The combination of Sichuan pepper and chili effectively eliminated the gamey flavor, making it a delight for Xiao Xixi, who loved spicy food. She had always believed that rabbit meat was only good when spicy, given its strong gamey taste. But today, her first experience with braised rabbit leg was a revelation. Despite the lack of additional seasonings, Xiao Xixi discovered, much to her surprise, that there was no trace of gamey flavor. Perhaps due to her fox nature, rabbits were a favorite food, and this rabbit meat contained a subtle hint of spiritual energy, making the piece of rabbit leg even more delicious to her hungry stomach. ‘Ah…’ After swallowing the first bite, Xiao Xixi instinctively took another large bite. Su Mei, who was holding the chopsticks, saw Xiao Xixi take another big bite of the rabbit leg. Watching the rose-tinted lips and the agile, pink tongue writhing inside, Su Mei remembered how sweet the ‘bitter spirit root’ had been the previous night. She felt an irresistible urge to taste those vibrant, pink lips, especially since Xiao Xixi was asleep and wouldn’t know. Sensing her own wicked thoughts, Su Mei, as the leader of a peak, found it astonishing. ‘No, I only did that for cultivation.’ The thought of anything else was clearly out of line for someone in her position. Startled by her own thoughts, Su Mei forgot to feed Xiao Xixi. Xiao Xixi, who had finished the entire rabbit leg, looked at her master, wondering why she wasn’t being fed more. She turned her head to look at Su Mei, unaware that her action had triggered the enhanced effect of the ‘Spirit Orb’—the ‘Cute Tilt’ skill. At that moment, Su Mei, who had just overcome her evil thoughts, saw the naked girl in her embrace, holding a floral dress to cover herself. The long lashes fluttered, her fair skin had a rosy hue, her thin lips were as red as rose petals, and her small head was tilted at a 45-degree angle, with her long, silvery-white hair falling across her forehead, complementing her bright, curious eyes. This ‘cute’ expression made Su Mei feel like she had been struck by Cupid’s arrow. Immediately, the evil thoughts she had just suppressed resurfaced. Seeing Xiao Xixi’s slightly parted, pink lips, Su Mei felt an overwhelming urge to taste them. Xiao Xixi’s tilted head was so adorable that Su Mei closed her eyes to resist the temptation. After reciting the ‘Heart-Cleansing Incantation’ ten times, she reopened her eyes. But seeing Xiao Xixi still looking at her with a tilted head, Su Mei realized that the ‘Heart-Cleansing Incantation’ seemed to have little effect. Feeling her emotions spiral out of control and seeing her two disciples looking at her with confusion, Su Mei decided to transfer Xiao Xixi to her senior disciple, Bai Luozhu. Bai Luozhu and Xiao Xixi were both puzzled by their master’s sudden behavior. But before they could react, Su Mei explained, “Bai, I suddenly have urgent business to attend to in the mortal world. Please take care of Xiao Xixi. Teach her how to speak when you have time.”

After a brief explanation, Su Mei quickly left the quiet courtyard. With a wave of her hand, she rode her sword and headed straight for the Waterfall Peak at the Qingyuan Sect. Why there? Because the waterfall on Waterfall Peak could purify one’s mind of impurities!!! Thinking of the adorable tilted head, Su Mei felt she needed to undertake a rigorous cultivation session!!!

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