CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: BEING A BEAST OF BURDEN FOR 50 YEARS!_1

The sky gradually brightened.

Su Bei was roused by the lovely sunlight and opened his eyes groggily.

Just as he thought to get up, he felt as if something heavy was pressing down on him, causing a stifling sensation on his chest.

After rubbing his eyes and frowning slightly, he then felt as though a person was lying on top of him.

Xiao Ruoching?

Su Bei looked bewilderedly at the snowy, frost-like fair leg draped over his body, gazing at his still sound asleep disciple.

Xiao Ruoching clung to him tightly like an octopus, her proud figure unmistakably revealed, her rosy little mouth muttering some nonsensical dream talk from time to time, "Just go die..."

"How am I supposed to kill you like this..."

Su Bei swallowed nervously, looking at the scene before him. With such soft, warm, and fragrant jade in his embrace, his mind couldn’t help but flutter.

He had to admit, Xiao Ruoching usually kept such a cold face that it was impossible to know what she was thinking. Probably only in her deepest sleep could one see her most genuine side!

He looked at his somewhat silly disciple: her eyes were tightly closed, long lashes fluttering slightly; her dark brows occasionally knitted together, then slowly relaxed again, as if she were dreaming of something, her cheeks suddenly flushing.

Su Bei took a deep breath, scolding himself righteously in his heart.

...

Su Bei nodded with satisfaction. He then gently removed Xiao Ruoching’s hand from his body and extricated himself from beneath her curved, creamy-white thigh, taking a moment to stretch vigorously.

Having reached the Selfless Realm is such a blessing! Mom won’t ever see me in an awkward position again!

Gazing at her stunning face, Su Bei’s mind drifted slightly. He noticed how Xiao Ruoching’s body curled into a ball involuntarily, as if due to his departure, and he let out a small sigh.

That’s what a lack of security feels like. Alas! This child probably hasn’t yet emerged from the shadow of her clan’s annihilation.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

At that very moment, a knock suddenly came from outside the door.

Su Bei casually straightened his clothes and walked over to the entrance. Before opening the door, he already caught the scent of a familiar fragrance.

As expected, Yu Hongxiu, dressed in bright red robes, stood outside the door.

Yu Hongxiu’s eyes held a teasing smile as she glanced at Xiao Ruoching, who was still sound asleep on the bed, then a meaningful smile touched her lips as she looked at Su Bei.

"As expected of my Junior Brother," Yu Hongxiu purred. "You’re the first person I’ve ever seen bring his own woman when visiting a brothel! Last night..."

Su Bei cleared his throat, ignoring her teasing, and interrupted, "That’s my disciple! What brings you here so early in the morning, Sister?"

Yu Hongxiu slid a storage ring off her finger and handed it to Su Bei, her smile brimming. "Junior Brother, there are two hundred thousand spirit stones in this ring. Converted to Gold, that’s two million taels. Don’t forget our agreement... Hmm! It seems your little disciple is about to wake up. I won’t disturb you any longer. Go ahead with your morning practice!"

Looking at Su Bei’s exasperated expression, Yu Hongxiu giggled behind her hand, then twirled around, leaving behind a vivid flash of red.

After seeing off this woman, who was like a plague god, Su Bei turned back and caught sight of Xiao Ruoching’s trembling eyelashes.

"Get up now! Stop pretending to be asleep," Su Bei said. "Today, your master has an appointment and can’t be late!"

...

Xiao Ruoching opened her eyes and glanced at Su Bei, who was tidying his clothes nearby. Remembering how she had inadvertently fallen asleep the night before and ended up clinging to his body, her cheeks burned with embarrassment.

She buried her entire head under the brocade covers.

The turmoil in my heart is overwhelming! Damn it! How could I have slept while holding him? And so soundly at that? I hate him so much, so why does my body involuntarily let down its guard around him? This is not a good sign! Xiao Ruoching, don’t forget the purpose of your rebirth! Your sole objective in this life is to strive in your cultivation! Strive to become strong enough to save your junior martial sisters, and then... kill him!

As she was lost in these chaotic thoughts, Su Bei’s voice reached her again.

"Still lazing about in bed?" he asked. "The path of cultivation is like rowing upstream; if you don’t advance, you fall behind! Your master is counting on you to cultivate diligently and earn a good ranking in the upcoming Sect Grand Competition of the Twenty-One Provinces! Get up and change your clothes!"

...

Xiao Ruoching wrapped the blanket tightly around herself, deliberately pretending not to hear.

Only when she perked up her ears and heard that Su Bei seemed to have finished dressing did she poke her eyes out from under the blanket, her face flushed, and say, "You... you’re here. How am I supposed to change clothes?"

...

「A short while later」

Su Bei walked with his hands clasped behind his back. Xiao Ruoching, having resumed her usual cold expression, silently followed him.

Along the way, every Star Moon Sect Disciple who saw Su Bei bowed deeply, their gazes filled with utmost respect.

Su Bei nodded with satisfaction. It seems Yu Hongxiu has already informed these disciples of my supreme, transcendent status within the Star Moon Sect.

Xiao Ruoching watched this scene with disbelief, secretly astonished. No wonder the Red Pavilion’s business is so good; their service attitude is truly impeccable!

In the main hall, the Sword Sect Disciples, who had regained their fierce and spirited masculine demeanor, saw Su Bei’s figure appear.

Instantly, some were so moved they were on the verge of tears, almost wishing to... present their rears...

"Many thanks to Elder Su for saving our lives!"

"Mo Youqian thanks Elder Su for his redemption!"

"Thank you, Elder Su, for our redemption!"

"Elder Su is truly great!"

Su Bei: ??

Su Bei had a strange expression. Why does that sound so awkward? Did I redeem a bunch of burly men for myself?

Suddenly, an idea struck him. His expression became calm and unhurried, a faint smile playing on his lips. He looked at the Sword Sect Disciples with a refined and gentle demeanor, and said softly, "Alas! What do you think this elder should tell the Acting Sect Leader about this? That Sword Sect Disciples, while out gaining experience, failed to overcome worldly temptations and were bewitched by a demoness into a brothel? Or should I say that Sword Sect Disciples were detained because they didn’t bring enough money for prostitutes?"

...

The air instantly fell silent. The Sword Sect Disciples looked at each other in dismay.

Mo Youqian deeply buried the respect in his eyes. With a pained expression and trembling hands, he endured the pain and wrote on a piece of paper, "I, Mo Youqian, am grateful to Elder Su for saving my life! I am willing to serve Elder Su like an ox or a horse for five years!"

Su Bei, with downcast eyes, seemed not to have heard and murmured to himself, "Hmm, perhaps I should indeed say that the Sword Sect Disciples, due to their Dao-hearts not being firm, went to the red-light district in a group. Yes! And to make matters worse, they were so pathetic they only lasted three thrusts..."

As soon as Su Bei finished speaking, the tall and burly man, Niu Dazhuang, trembled violently, his eyes brimming with tears as he declared loudly, "I, Niu Dazhuang, am willing to serve Elder Su like an ox or a horse for ten years!!"

...

Su Bei looked up at the ceiling, shook his head, and sighed, "Alas! Indeed, our Sword Sect Disciples..."

"I, Zhen Jianting, am willing to serve Elder Su like an ox or a horse for twenty years!"

"Alas! Indeed, our Sword Sect..." Su Bei continued, but was cut off.

Mo Youqian suddenly lifted his head and gritted his teeth. His resolute voice instantly echoed throughout the hall, "Fifty years!!! To serve like an ox or a horse for fifty years!!"

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