Chapter 0: 27. Empathizing
Mu Man’er stared at Ao Banwei in shock. Her junior sister, who usually seemed quite normal, was in fact an extraordinary person.
However, Mu Man’er quickly accepted this fact, showing a knowing smile. It was good that she was strange; if she were too normal, she would be out of place in their sect, the Sky Master Pavilion, where eccentrics were numerous.
“As Master, I refuse!” Qin Gou stood tall with his hands behind his back.
Ao Banwei’s small face looked wronged. “Why? You know Banwei wouldn’t throw a tantrum over such a small matter. Didn’t you just cover Wu Ti Yue with a blanket yourself? Banwei wants that too!”
Nonsense, if you’re not embarrassed, how can this old man endure such stimulation?
But Qin Gou couldn’t say that directly. He understood the principle of teaching according to a person’s aptitude, and with a wicked grin, he said, “You want me to see, but I refuse. If I deliberately make you wait, no matter how much you beg, it will be useless. Wouldn’t that be more interesting?”
“Hiss…”
Ignoring someone was the greatest contempt!
Upon hearing this, Little White Dragon gasped. With her wet, beautiful eyes and an increasingly flushed, alluring face, she became utterly intoxicated and mesmerized. This kind of discipline was clearly far more advanced than being directly humiliated and verbally berated.
Mu Man’er on the side sighed emotionally. Master had indeed seen great storms and could handle any kind of genius with his rich experience.
“Alright, Man’er, hurry and take Banwei back to the room to avoid any trouble if someone passes by.”
“Yes, Master.”
“Yes, yes, yes. Banwei doesn’t want to be embarrassed in front of outsiders. Now, Banwei doesn’t want to be scolded by strangers anymore… Anyway, Banwei has something better!” Ao Banwei’s voice gradually became smaller, and her last sentence was so quiet that even Mu Man’er beside her couldn’t hear it.
Qin Gou only heard the beginning and couldn’t help but show a relieved smile. The little white dragon had finally made progress; his earnest teachings had not been in vain.
…
A pillar of pure golden light shot down from the sky into the valley, enveloping a thin, middle-aged man.
This was a phenomenon that occurred only when one advanced to the Dharma Aspect Realm.
As the light pillar dissipated, the thin man abruptly stood up, a stern and sharp glint in his eyes. The people below him all bowed their heads.
“Congratulations, Sixth Elder, on achieving the Dharma Aspect Realm!”
“Our Bai family will surely be everlasting and prosperous!”
At this moment, a black-robed figure, whose face was obscured, also spoke coldly, “Congratulations, Bai Zengyu. You have indeed not disappointed me.”
Bai Zengyu cupped his fists respectfully towards the black-robed man. “Everything is thanks to the great gifts from the envoy.”
“Your efforts will naturally be rewarded. This is our transaction. Let’s not delay. Return to the Abyss with me to undergo the formal demonic transformation in the blood pool.” the black-robed man said emotionlessly.
Bai Zengyu pondered for a moment. “Please grant me some time, envoy.”
“Do you wish to go back on your word?” the black-robed man asked coldly.
“Our Bai family bears a deep hatred, and now our enemy is both far away and close at hand… I cannot deal with the Purple Extreme Demonic Sect or the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace yet, but the Heaven’s Substitution Sect, which took the lead at the beginning, is now insignificant in my eyes, capable of annihilation with a wave of my hand.” Bai Zengyu said with a ferocious expression. “Rest assured, envoy, this will not take too long.”
The black-robed man nodded slightly. “It is correct for you not to oppose the Purple Extreme Demonic Sect and the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace. This is not just because of your cultivation. I advise you, never, for all eternity, have any designs on these two forces.”
“Why is that?” Bai Zengyu looked confused.
“You will understand when you truly submit to the Abyss.” the black-robed man said vaguely, with a mysterious smile.
If Qin Gou were present, he would have recognized the demonic eye totem on the envoy’s sleeve, revealing that this demonic envoy was actually an Abyss Guard, who had once respectfully bowed to a certain Demon Emperor’s Son-in-law.
…
Several hours later.
Little White Dragon finally recovered her ability to move. Although Mu Man’er had been meticulously helping her replenish fluids during this time, she couldn’t help but quickly get up, grab a large water jug, and chug it down.
“Banwei, are you alright?” Qin Gou asked with concern.
Ao Banwei put down the water jug, wiped her mouth, and then breathed a sigh of relief. “Yes, I’m alright now, Master. Banwei even feels that my physique and strength have improved quite a bit.”
“Master, listen, Man’er wasn’t lying, was she? This is definitely a great treasure medicine!” Mu Man’er said with a smile.
Qin Gou glared at the barbarian girl, then asked Ao Banwei, “What exactly happened to Wu Ti Yue earlier? Did she merge with you and transfer the pill’s effects to you?”
“Master can understand it that way, but to be precise, Wu Ti Yue became Banwei’s ‘attendant monarch.’ Fairy Sister said that if the Nine Saint Monarch were to revive, once one of the little Saint Monarchs became the main consciousness, the others would naturally become attendants. However, Wu Ti Yue did this due to special circumstances. Knowing that escape was hopeless, she voluntarily unified with Banwei.” Ao Banwei explained as best she could. “Now Banwei can summon her to assist at any time.”
“Then summon her out now.”
With a single thought from Ao Banwei, a wisp of black light shot out from her palm and landed on the ground, transforming into Wu Ti Yue, who was dressed in a little black dress and looked like a porcelain doll.
“We meet again, Little Black.” Qin Gou waved his hand and smiled slightly.
“Master of Arc-Moon Mountain…”
Wu Ti Yue blinked her large eyes, took a step back with a pale face.
“Why are you so scared?” Qin Gou raised an eyebrow and moved closer.
“Aowuu!” Wu Ti Yue screamed and instantly transformed back into a fluffy little black dog, falling onto the ground as if surrendering, exposing its soft belly. “Now that I am one with Ao Banwei, please don’t do anything rash.”
Qin Gou chuckled in amusement. “What do you mean by ‘rash’? I just want to tell you that your valiant and spirited appearance earlier greatly impressed me. Moreover, from now on, we are considered one of our own, and we will have more contact in the future. How could I harm you?”
As he spoke, Qin Gou gently reached out his hand and, as usual, rubbed Wu Ti Yue’s fluffy little belly.
Just then, Ao Banwei collapsed onto the bed, her small face flushed red, her beautiful eyes narrowed, and a continuous string of ‘wuwu’ sounds of enjoyment escaping her lips.
“Banwei, what’s wrong?” Qin Gou asked, one hand on Wu Ti Yue, confused.
Wu Ti Yue glanced at Ao Banwei, a strange expression on her face. “It’s empathy. Now, if I sustain any serious injuries, pain, or poison, Ao Banwei, as the main body, will inevitably feel the corresponding sensation, and vice versa. I will also be affected by her… But minor sensations like Qin Gou touching my belly now can actually be actively blocked, but she doesn’t seem to want to do that.”
(Today’s update, I accidentally cracked my tooth, I’m dying…)
