Chapter 48: A Gentle Lesson

At the peak of the towering Purple Mist Peak of Qingluan Sect, a serene atmosphere enveloped the area once the sun had fully set. The absence of sunlight made the already tranquil summit even more peaceful. However, within a small courtyard on this very peak, a series of crisp sounds echoed, carrying far due to the surrounding stillness.

Following the sound, one would quickly discover its origin: a room within the quiet courtyard. Currently, a delicate young girl lay face-down across the soft, supple thighs of a mature woman with a curvaceous figure. The girl’s upper body remained fully clothed, but her lower half was a different story. Her blue floral skirt was hiked up and gathered at her waist, revealing not only a pair of alluring black garter belts, but also a pair of adorable, strawberry-patterned panties.

The crisp sounds emanated from the girl’s pert, bouncy backside, which was enclosed in the small, strawberry-print underwear.

“Xixi, how naughty of you to skip your first day of cultivating,” teased Su Mei, her teacher. During lunch, she had spotted the girl’s strawberry panties and found them endearing, wanting to playfully tease the little strawberries. Just moments ago, Su Mei had punished ‘Xixi’ for skipping class and venturing into the dangerous forest alone. She had vigorously spanked the girl’s firm, round backside, finding the sensation immensely satisfying.

To avoid raising suspicions, Su Mei now switched to a lecturing tone, though her actions had already spoken volumes. Hearing her teacher’s words, Xiao Xixi felt a mix of guilt and embarrassment, especially since she had hidden a ring from Su Mei. The memory of the hour-long spanking, coupled with Su Mei’s beauty, left Xiao Xixi feeling utterly humiliated.

She turned her head away from Su Mei, her soft, rounded cheeks puffed up with indignation, and her eyes glistened with tears of shame. Su Mei found this display of defiance adorable and was tempted to tease her further. However, to prevent Xiao Xixi from fearing her, Su Mei quickly adopted a gentle tone.

“Xixi, I disciplined you not because you skipped class, but because you went into the forest alone. You might be a little fox, able to communicate with animals, but if you encounter powerful, intelligent beasts, especially when they’re hungry, you could be in grave danger. I’m teaching you a lesson.”

As Su Mei spoke, her delicate, fair hands softly caressed Xiao Xixi’s backside, which she had just spanked. Her peach-blossom eyes, meanwhile, glanced at the storage ring that had appeared on Xiao Xixi’s finger after her forest adventure.

Su Mei had noticed the ring earlier when she had ‘cornered’ Xiao Xixi. The girl’s nervousness, trying to hide her hands behind her back, made it hard to miss. However, Su Mei had no intention of confiscating the ring according to the sect’s rules. Instead, she was curious about what Xiao Xixi planned to do with it.

Xiao Xixi resolved not to speak to Su Mei, who had just spanked her. But, being soft-hearted, Xiao Xixi found her teacher’s gentle words and soothing touches comforting, despite the lingering pain. To avoid feeling strange, Xiao Xixi quickly covered her intimate area with her hands, blocking Su Mei’s caresses. Her cheeks returned to their soft, round shape, and she turned her face back towards Su Mei.

Seeing Xiao Xixi’s ‘I forgive you, but I’m too shy to say it’ expression, Su Mei found it incredibly endearing. Looking at the girl’s soft, pink cheeks and her alluring, almost translucent red lips, Su Mei had a sudden realization.

In an instant, a green light flashed, and a short flute appeared in Su Mei’s hand. As she began to play, the courtyard filled with a crisp, melodious sound. The flute’s tune was both soothing and slightly melancholic, naturally calming the listener’s mind.

From a young age, Xiao Xixi had only encountered flutes in martial arts novels. Hearing Su Mei play live for the first time, she found the instrument surprisingly captivating. The melody was crisp yet melancholic, effortlessly soothing the listener.

As the last note faded away, Xiao Xixi felt a longing to hear it again. Seeing the sincerity on Xiao Xixi’s face, Su Mei’s beautiful features lit up with a smile and a pair of shallow dimples.

“Xixi, didn’t you want to learn how to play the flute? Why don’t we start your lesson before bed? You’re so quick to pick up new skills; I’m sure you’ll be a natural at the flute as well!”

Xiao Xixi’s face darkened at her teacher’s words. She wanted to retort, ‘Teacher, that’s not a compliment!’, but she quickly remembered that in this era, few would understand the implications of ‘playing the flute’. With a sigh, she nodded in agreement.

Seeing Xiao Xixi’s nod, Su Mei carefully placed the flute near Xiao Xixi’s lips. Xiao Xixi suddenly felt a wave of nervousness. The flute still held the faint, unique fragrance of Su Mei’s lan flower scent, making Xiao Xixi wonder if playing it would be akin to an ‘indirect kiss’. Although she had been kissed by Bai Luozhu before, that had been the other person’s initiative.

Unaware of Xiao Xixi’s internal struggle, Su Mei noticed that no sound was coming from the flute. After a moment of thought, she realized she had forgotten to teach Xiao Xixi how to play it.

“Xixi, turn your head this way. Let me guide you,” Su Mei said.

Hearing this, Xiao Xixi instinctively leaned back, sensing a familiar ‘trap’. Was her teacher about to follow Bai Luozhu’s example? This couldn’t be right! And it wouldn’t be acceptable!

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Su Mei, with her delicate features and gentle demeanor, was known throughout Qingluan Sect for her kindness and patience. However, her playful nature often led her to tease her students, especially Xiao Xixi, whom she found particularly endearing. Despite her strict facade, Su Mei was always ready to offer comfort and guidance to her students, ensuring they felt supported in their cultivating journey.

Xiao Xixi, though young, was already showing remarkable talent in her studies. Her curiosity and eagerness to learn made her a joy to teach, even if her mischievous antics sometimes led her astray. With Su Mei’s nurturing presence, Xiao Xixi was blossoming into a confident and capable cultivator, ready to face the challenges ahead.