35 Rewards
Luo Qingyu was dressed in a purple dress today, her skirt hems dancing without wind, swaying and twirling under the light of the Firefly Stones.
Her fair white face, usually so obedient before Jiang Huai, was now devoid of any such demeanor. Her light blue eyes were as cold as iron, and her sword-wielding hand showed no trace of trembling.
The disciples from Medicine Refining Mountain had already surrounded Luo Qingyu. As for Li Qiusheng? His tongue and teeth lay scattered on the ground, and he could barely utter a word. He had already swallowed the Healing Pills at the fastest speed, but the pain spreading from his lips, mangled by the sword’s edge, reached his heart, causing him to tremble all over and break out in a cold sweat.
The most amusing thing was that these Medicine Refining Mountain disciples all knew of Luo Qingyu’s reputation. Every one of them knew she was the only daughter of the Qingxuan Sect Master, and that Luo Yueguan’s vengeful nature was well-known throughout Xue Lan Continent.
Qingxuan Sect was the foremost sect in Moon Wave Continent, slightly superior even to Tian Xuan Sect. Yet, Luo Qingyu stood there so quietly. Even though she had just severed the tongue of the top disciple of Medicine Refining Mountain, Li Qiusheng, no one dared to step forward.
“Within ten breaths, kneel and kowtow, or die.”
Luo Qingyu’s voice carried a chilling intent. Li Qiusheng, seated on a chair, began to tremble violently. Each breath seemed to stretch endlessly. Luo Qingyu’s eyes held only a frosty coldness, devoid of any pity.
Jiang Huai stood beside Luo Qingyu. He couldn’t allow Luo Qingyu to actually kill Li Qiusheng for him. Though he also felt Li Qiusheng was not a good person, he didn’t deserve to die. However, before ten breaths had passed, an angry roar echoed from the distant horizon, “Presumptuous!”
The furrowed brows of the Medicine Refining Mountain disciples finally relaxed.
The person who arrived was the Vice Sect Master of Medicine Refining Mountain, Li Qiusheng’s birth mother, Qin Wuyou.
Qin Wuyou was a cultivator of the Sixth Realm and a Heavenly rank alchemist. She appeared suddenly, clad in a jade-colored Daoist robe with her long hair tied up. In an instant, she was in front of Li Qiusheng. She naturally saw his pathetic state, and her eyes immediately filled with concern for him. When her gaze shifted to Luo Qingyu, it was filled with wrath.
“You injured my son like this?!”
Under the oppressive aura of Qin Wuyou’s Sixth Realm Void Refinement cultivation, all the Medicine Refining Mountain disciples held their breath. But Luo Qingyu merely stated indifferently, “He first insulted my sister. After I delivered a slight punishment, he called me a slut. Therefore, I want him to kneel and apologize.”
“Just you, a little girl?”
“Because my mother is Luo Yueguan of Qingxuan Sect.”
As soon as she said this, Qin Wuyou’s expression began to contort. She recognized Luo Qingyu, as Luo Qingyu’s appearance greatly resembled Luo Yueguan’s. And who in the entire Moon Wave Continent was unaware of Luo Yueguan’s name?
She and Luo Yueguan were cultivators of the same era, but Qin Wuyou could only look up to Luo Yueguan. Moreover, she was well aware of Luo Yueguan’s temperament. While seemingly adept at handling matters, she was ultimately childish and could not tolerate any grievances. Anyone who angered her would be remembered for a hundred years, until they were thoroughly worn down into submission.
The atmosphere became stifled.
Qin Wuyou intended to say more harsh words, but the three words “Luo Yueguan” echoed in her heart, making her hesitate to respond. After a few more breaths, she slowly said, “My son’s words insulted you, and you have already punished him. Let today’s matter be put to rest and not mentioned again.”
“I want him to kneel and kowtow.”
Even though Qin Wuyou had taken half a step back, Luo Qingyu did not retreat an inch.
Anger flared in Qin Wuyou’s eyes once more. She had already conceded, yet Luo Qingyu remained unyielding. If her son were truly forced to kneel and kowtow before all these Medicine Refining Mountain disciples, it would leave an indelible shadow on him.
“I’ve already taken a step back, yet you refuse to let go? Let me tell you, as long as I am here today, my son will not kneel to you!” Qin Wuyou stood tall and straight.
Luo Qingyu glanced at her lightly, “Alright, then I’ll call for my mother to decide.”
Qin Wuyou’s heart skipped a beat.
“Wait a moment…” Qin Wuyou took a deep breath. Despite feeling humiliated, she had no choice but to say, “My son’s insult to you was wrong, and I will have him apologize verbally… Let’s let this matter go, alright?”
Luo Qingyu did not answer. Instead, she looked at Jiang Huai. In an instant, the killing intent and coldness in her eyes vanished. She put away her sword, returning to her obedient demeanor. She gently hooked her arm around Jiang Huai’s, tilting her head up to look at him, “What do you think, Jiang Huai Gege?”
“If Qingyu is willing, then… an apology would suffice?”
“It’s all up to Jiang Huai Gege.”
Qin Wuyou breathed a sigh of relief. However, when she looked at Li Qiusheng, she noticed the venomous hatred in his eyes. She had to soften her tone and said gently, “Qiusheng, apologize to her.”
Li Qiusheng kept his lips tightly shut, not uttering a single word.
“Qiusheng!” Qin Wuyou’s voice rose slightly. Her eyelashes drooped slightly, “Listen to Mother, be good.”
Li Qiusheng finally slowly opened his mouth. Although his voice was garbled, one could vaguely make out the words, “I was wrong.”
The matter seemed to have officially concluded. However, after a moment of silence, Jiang Huai looked at Li Qiusheng. “I still hope you’ll sell me that Blood Sandalwood Flower. I’m still willing to pay ten thousand Spirit Stones.”
“Blood Sandalwood Flower? What Blood Sandalwood Flower?” Qin Wuyou asked, confused.
After communicating with Li Qiusheng using her divine sense, she finally understood that the dispute today was caused by this Blood Sandalwood Flower. She knew full well that Li Qiusheng didn’t need it. With a sigh, she said, “Take it out. If you don’t need it, give it to him.”
The Blood Sandalwood Flower was eventually handed over by Li Qiusheng to Qin Wuyou. Qin Wuyou, holding the flower, walked up to Jiang Huai. Her eyes coldly stared at Jiang Huai. “I can give you this Blood Sandalwood Flower, but I hope you agree to one condition.”
“Elder Qin, please speak.”
“My son’s personality is unruly, and I have failed in my upbringing. But please, after taking this Blood Sandalwood Flower, do not trouble my son again.”
Jiang Huai produced a three-thousand Spirit Stone voucher. “I never intended to cause trouble for him. I also did not wish for today’s events to occur. Qingyu is still young and doesn’t understand things well. If she did anything wrong, I apologize on her behalf.”
The outcome had already happened. What good would pretty words do? They were all disciples of the same sect, and Jiang Huai didn’t want to make things too unpleasant. The Blood Sandalwood Flower was finally handed over to Jiang Huai. Qin Wuyou initially didn’t want to accept the three thousand Spirit Stones, but Jiang Huai respectfully presented them, not giving her a chance to refuse.
Having obtained the Blood Sandalwood Flower, Jiang Huai turned and left. Luo Qingyu obediently held his arm, descending the mountain with him.
Qin Wuyou turned her head and looked at Li Qiusheng, whose eyes still held no less venom. She went to his side, reached out, and gently stroked his head, using spiritual energy to nourish his injuries and alleviate his pain.
“Mother knows you are not resigned. Mother is useless; she cannot afford to provoke Qingxuan Sect’s Luo Yueguan. You have no idea how terrifying that woman’s methods are.”
“During the Inner Sect Competition, you will meet Jiang Huai… Then, with everyone witnessing, that will be your only chance for revenge. Your father’s medicine will soon be refined. If you defeat him in the Inner Sect Competition then, no one will look down on you.”
“Qiusheng, there is still a long way to go. There’s no need to be angry with a cripple now. When you reach the Sixth Realm, the Seventh Realm, you will realize that all of this is just fleeting smoke.”
…
On the way back to the mountain.
Luo Qingyu was still holding onto Jiang Huai’s arm. She suddenly asked in a small voice, “Is Qingyu being unreasonable?”
“No, Qingyu is overly reasonable.”
“Then why did Jiang Huai Gege say Qingyu was unreasonable?”
“Since the deed is done, saying something nice to save face isn’t a bad thing. You shouldn’t do things completely to the bitter end; you should always leave some room.”
“Qingyu understands.” Luo Qingyu’s lips pouted slightly.
“Hm?”
“If Qingyu had asked him to apologize, he definitely wouldn’t have agreed at first. But if Qingyu had told him to kowtow and kill him if he didn’t, then he would surely have apologized to Qingyu.”
“…” Jiang Huai felt a mix of amusement and helplessness.
“Was Qingyu very obedient today?”
“Mhm, very obedient.”
“Then… can I be rewarded?”
“How do you want to be rewarded?”
“I want… Jiang Huai Gege to hug me…”
“Okay.”
“And then, and then, I want Jiang Huai Gege… to twist Qingyu’s leg…”
“A light twist is fine.”
“And then, and then, I want… Jiang Huai Gege… to spank Qingyu’s buttocks…”
“Uh-huh? You are quite greedy.”
“I want it…” Luo Qingyu looked at him pitifully. Jiang Huai helplessly picked her up. “Then let’s talk about it in the room.”
Luo Qingyu’s eyes lit up with joy. She wrapped her legs tightly around his waist and hugged his neck with her arms. She loved being held by Jiang Huai like this; it was so warm, as if she were melting.
…
Returning to the room.
Chu Xianning was not in the courtyard, so she must have already slept. Jiang Huai carried Luo Qingyu back to the room. Luo Qingyu sat obediently by the bedside. Jiang Huai squatted down and began to take off her shoes and socks. Luo Qingyu’s fair and tender toes playfully poked Jiang Huai’s chest. Her pink and crystal-clear toes were so cute. Jiang Huai reached out and pinched them, then grabbed her slender ankle, lifting her leg all the way up to her shoulder. The girl’s body was incredibly soft, easily accommodating this posture.
It was just a little embarrassing.
Jiang Huai released her hand, and Luo Qingyu then obediently lay down on the bed. She began to lift the hem of her skirt bit by bit, revealing her fair and creamy thighs. She parted her legs slightly, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Jiang Huai with anticipation.
With each gentle twist from Jiang Huai, she let out a faint gasp, like a kitten meowing. Her eyes gradually became hazy until her fair legs were marked with many red streaks. Luo Qingyu’s body had become incredibly soft.
“Do you still want your buttocks spanked?”
“Save… save it for tomorrow…” Luo Qingyu’s voice trembled.
