Chapter 76 Willingness: His Pain, His Desire
He's seducing her!
For some reason, this thought suddenly flashed through Bai Yuheng's mind.
Their intertwined hands, whether from nervousness or something else, were slightly damp, sticky and tangled together.
Her mind was in turmoil. She looked away, and even wanted to pull her hand, which he was holding tightly, back.
"Yu'er..."
A soft sigh fell beside her ear, and his hot breath brushed against her earlobe, making it turn red.
"Master, how do you wish your disciple to treat you well?" Bai Yuheng calmed herself down. She was never one to back down in the face of trouble. As if she had heard his unspoken message, she asked him forcefully.
Those clear eyes stared intently at him.
Pei Yuan was roaring inwardly, "How else can I be good to him? Well, naturally..."
He was caught off guard when his gaze met hers. His lips tightened, as if a snail's antenna had touched a foreign object, and he instantly withdrew his hand.
Bai Yuheng pressed closer, pulling his hand back into her grasp.
Pei Yuan was forced to retreat repeatedly, leaning against the stone table, supporting himself with his hands behind him, and was momentarily lost in thought.
"Master?"
What do you want?
Her clear and melodious voice was unyielding yet seductive, coaxing him to subconsciously tell her the secrets hidden deepest in his heart.
"..."
"Hmm? Tell me what you want, I'll do whatever you ask..."
Like a siren in the sea, singing a seductive song.
Pei Yuan suddenly grabbed her shoulders, his thin lips pressed tightly together, his brows cold and stern, carrying an uncontrollable gloom.
Just as Bai Yuheng thought he was going to say something, he suddenly pushed her away and hurriedly walked back into the house.
In Bai Yuheng's eyes, it looked somewhat like they were fleeing in panic.
"puff--"
In the courtyard, where only the chirping of insects could be heard, a sudden burst of laughter rang out, and Bai Yuheng's eyes crinkled with laughter.
This guy has the desire but not the guts; he dared to use a mind-control spell on her, but she chickened out! He's so useless.
She was curious about what he was thinking; the way he looked at her was particularly strange.
Bai Yuheng thought for a moment and realized that what he had said about sensing emotions earlier that day was probably related to his background.
Pei Yuan was born with an evil destiny, and everyone avoided him like the plague. Even his own family hated him and tried to get rid of him several times.
Later, she encountered a treacherous villain who wanted to lead her into the demonic path. It is conceivable how cold-hearted and unruly Pei Yuan was when she met him.
Bai Yuheng felt sorry for him.
At that time, she encountered Xiao Peiyuan, who was being trampled underfoot and thrown into the mud by a group of ferocious and terrifying demons. His cold and sharp phoenix eyes revealed his unwillingness to admit defeat and his burgeoning ruthlessness, but he was on the verge of death and had almost no strength to struggle.
Whether it was by chance that she met his eyes and saw the hatred in them and wanted to influence him, or whether she was moved by his miserable situation and wanted to save him and pull him out of the mire, she didn't know.
She made her move, driving away the demons that were attacking him, destroying them with a backhand, and slowly approaching to stand in front of him.
Feeling the pressure on his body disappear, Pei Yuan struggled to lift his head. The demons that had been baring their fangs and claws and mocking him had all been wiped out.
He didn't die?
Pei Yuan felt excruciating pain, as if his internal organs were being torn apart.
The pain brought him to his senses, allowing his blood-stained eyes to clearly see the person standing in the light.
Is it her?
The person in front of me?
Did she save me?
Bathed in the brilliant sunlight, Pei Yuan seemed to see a goddess, a goddess who saves all living beings!
Was she there to save him?
Or do you want to take him away?
But he has made many mistakes and killed many people. Can he go with such a powerful goddess?
Pei Yuan stared blankly at the person in front of him. The ethereal halo enveloped her, her light silk robes fluttered, and even her dark hair seemed to glow.
So beautiful...
This was the first time Pei Yuan had ever seen such a beautiful goddess, and she was smiling at him!
A deafening roar filled his ears, but amidst the noise, he heard her clear, spring-like voice:
"Would you like to come with me?"
"..."
Pei Yuan looked up at her amidst the filth.
I always feel like I'm having a dream, a dream so real it makes my steps unsteady, a dream that would shatter at the slightest touch.
But she reached out to him, not caring about the filth and dirt all over him.
Pei Yuan didn't even blink.
She smiled gently, reached out her hand to him, and asked with a smile, "Would you like to come with me?"
Pei Yuan's ears were ringing, and his cold, hard heart was pounding violently.
It felt like a long time had passed, yet it also felt like no time had passed. He heard his own rapid, heavy breathing, and his dry, hoarse voice responding to her:
"...I do."
He's willing!
He had never been so certain before.
From that day on, he became a disciple of Emperor Hengluan of the Tianyan Sect, transforming from a universally hated and bullied evil spirit into a highly respected disciple of the Tianyan Sect.
Outside, the moonlight was bright and clear.
Bai Yuheng clicked her tongue in amazement, feeling puzzled and confused about her former disciple who was now her master. She also felt a bit of a headache. She knew that he could manipulate people's hearts, and he had used this technique to soften her heart in the past. Although she knew it, she seemed to fall for it every time.
However, whether it was him manipulating her or her own soft heart, only she knows the truth.
The person outside was completely baffled, while the person inside leaned against the door, motionless for a long time, letting the darkness engulf him, but his heart was like a raging fire, about to burn away his reason, his restraint and his desires!
Regret, like a tidal wave, overwhelmed him.
He should just go for it, regardless of everything else. Reputation and ethics are all bullshit!
He wanted her to know his heart, his pain, and his desires!
A mix of emotions was churning within me.
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.
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The next day.
"The compass is lit! The compass is lit!"
Cui Mingcan ran out with disheveled hair and without washing or combing his hair.
"You're all awake?"
Cui Mingcan's eyes widened, and the smile on his face faded.
Cen Ying rolled her eyes, wondering what had gotten into this young master. He clearly had his own courtyard, yet he insisted on squeezing into their side room, claiming he was worried they wouldn't be comfortable and that he had come to take care of them.
Cen Ying didn't know what had gotten into him, acting as if he couldn't leave them for a second. Anyway, as long as he was happy, that was fine.
She was even more speechless now: "The compass already lit up last night. By the time you find out, the fragments will probably have already been stolen!"
Cui Mingcan was dumbfounded: "You all knew?! Then why didn't you tell me?"
He thought it was when he came back yesterday.
"You were sleeping like a log, and I couldn't wake you up no matter what I did. It was Xiaoyu who was considerate of you because you were overworked yesterday and wanted you to get some rest."
"oh……"
Cui Mingcan scratched his head sheepishly.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Then let's hurry and go find it!"
Cen Ying rolled her eyes so hard they almost flew to the sky. She really wanted to grab his ear to bring him to his senses: "Elder Dongxuan's compass hasn't found a specific location yet. It's currently only in Jiangzhou. We need to split up and find the exact location!"
"It's good that you're awake. We'll make some minor changes to the plan we discussed last night. We'll have to work a little harder today, but if we can find it in time, we'll be very close to success!"
Bai Yuheng smiled and said, her heart pounding with excitement. Previously, the compass needle had been swaying erratically, causing them to worry that someone else had already snatched the fragment. But now, its location in Jiangzhou had settled without any change, meaning the fragment they were looking for was currently within Jiangzhou city! If she used her inner spirit to sense the spirit within the fragment, she should be able to pinpoint its location quickly!
"Great!" Cui Mingcan couldn't help but get excited, but then he suddenly worried, "What about the Yihong Courtyard? What about Hualien?"
Pei Yuan spoke up: "Hua Lian is still alive. I used spirit detection to check her aura, and there was nothing unusual."
Cen Ying couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."
Cui Mingcan said urgently, "Then quickly tell me about that plan!"
Bai Yuheng nodded, cautiously explaining to avoid being overheard: "Xiao Can and Xiao Ying, you two are responsible for searching for the fragments of the Four Directions Mirror within the city. Xiao Kuo, go to the government office to discuss countermeasures with Lord He... Then, Xiao Kuo, lead your men to... and have the soldiers seal off the area around the Yihong Courtyard... My master and I will go to the Yihong Courtyard first to familiarize ourselves with the terrain and find out exactly where the ferocious beast is being held. Tonight, my master and I will set up a protective barrier. After you clear the area around the brothel, we will regroup and launch a full-scale attack."
"A direct assault?" Cui Mingcan frowned. "Wouldn't such a large-scale operation alert them and let them escape?!"
"Well, there's no other way." Li Tiankuo didn't want to use such a thankless plan that could easily alert the enemy and allow them to escape, but they didn't have much time left. Delaying further would not only fail to guarantee the safety of Hualien, but also prevent the group from escaping.
Time is tight and the task is heavy, this is already the best solution. He said, "Yihong Courtyard is the largest and most populous place in Jiangzhou. If the people are not taken away, the giant beast may harm innocent people after it is released."
"Can……"
"No buts," Cen Ying said. "We only have a day and a night. Xiao Kuo will have the soldiers guarding the city gates close them. Anyone who wants to leave the city urgently will have to be checked, and heavy troops will be deployed around the area. Unless they know earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of magic that allows them to escape), it's impossible for them, with their mortal bodies, to fly out of Jiangzhou City. Our biggest enemy right now is that ferocious beast whose nature we don't know. If we find out about the beast, we can wipe them out in the shortest possible time!"
Cui Mingcan's expression was serious. After listening, he nodded and said, "Okay, we'll do as you say! Let's split up!"
"Smack!"
"Ouch! Cen Xiaoying! Why did you hit me!?"
Cen Ying grabbed his messy, frizzy hair and said speechlessly, "Are you sure you want to go out dressed like this? I won't say anything if you don't mind, but you need to stay away from me! I don't want to embarrass myself!"
Cui Mingcan glanced down at his outfit; his undershirt was loose, revealing his strong, fair muscles. His ears instantly turned red, and he stammered, "I...I...I'll go wash up first!"
Cen Ying rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "Hurry up! If you're too slow, I'm not waiting for you!"
Despite saying that, he didn't move an inch, and even poured himself a cup of tea, taking a leisurely sip.
Bai Yuheng found the two bickering lovers amusing. While laughing, she placed a small, exquisitely crafted lighthouse, no bigger than an egg, into Cen Ying's hand. The lighthouse was entwined with a snake, its head resting on the top. If a fragment was found, it would light up.
But she couldn't say that. She avoided Pei Yuan and whispered in her ear, "This is a treasure left behind by my grandmaster... the Hengluan Emperor. It's one of the treasures my master asked me to take, but he wasn't very willing to give it to me. Don't let him see it... The ancient book says it's the Spirit-Seeking Tower. If you use it secretly, it should be able to help you!"
Upon hearing this, Cen Ying chuckled a few times, nodded, and said, "I promise I won't let Uncle Pei see it!"
Bai Yuheng raised an eyebrow, exchanged a knowing look with her, and then pulled Pei Yuan out.
It's all very mysterious.
Pei Yuan looked down at the top of her shiny black hair, feeling a pang of sadness. When did he have a secret he couldn't hear, a secret she shared with someone else?
Bai Yuheng, unaware of his thoughts, quickened her pace, pulling him along in two steps at a time, heading towards the Yihong Courtyard.
Since it was daytime, the brothel, Yihong Courtyard, which was only bustling at night, had already closed for the night. Only a few servants sweeping the gate were yawning as they swept the ground.
Before arriving, Bai Yuheng and Pei Yuan had disguised themselves as two ordinary-looking young men. Just as they were about to approach the servant to ask questions, the person in front of them inadvertently raised his head, causing both of them to be stunned.
"It's you?!"
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