1novels Chapter 42 You dare hit me?! Caught in the act by my master!
Chapter 42 You dare hit me?! Caught in the act by my master!
Nanai Peak, the pavilion.
As night deepened, Li Muyu pushed open the door and entered, the bright moonlight bathing the room in its gentle glow.
His gaze sharpened the moment he stepped into the room.
On the bed, the gauze curtains hung low, and a hazy figure lay on his side, his curves breathtaking, his black hair cascading down the sheets like a waterfall, gleaming with a dark luster in the moonlight.
Even through the gauze curtains, the unique aura, a blend of heat and eeriness, still wafted over me.
"Xue Baining?" Li Muyu paused, somewhat surprised. "What are you doing here...?"
Before he finished speaking, a flowing sleeve, as swift as a snake, shot out from inside the gauze curtain, wrapping around his waist in an instant.
Before Li Muyu could even react, he was thrown onto the soft bed. A stunningly hot body suddenly crashed into his arms, pinning him down.
But Li Muyu couldn't muster any romantic thoughts at this moment. The burning heat coming from his chest felt like he was holding a red-hot iron.
"What happened?"
He grabbed the restless, groping hands in his arms that were trying to tear open his clothes.
"I just calmed things down for you not long ago, how could the karmic fire have flared up so suddenly?"
Xue Baining's red dress was half-undone, the collar of which was messily open, revealing a patch of snow-white skin.
Her originally fair and jade-like skin was now flushed with an unusual redness from the inside out, and one could even vaguely see golden-red lines running down her skin, as if she were alive.
Her eyes were glazed over, her long eyelashes trembled, and the golden light in her eyes flickered uncertainly; her consciousness was clearly becoming somewhat blurred.
Driven only by instinct, she clung tightly to the body before her that could alleviate her pain, greedily absorbing the cool scent emanating from him.
"Um……"
When Li Muyu's fingertips, carrying cool true essence, gently touched her brow and sea of consciousness, Xue Baining couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
She wrapped her arms tightly around Li Muyu's neck, her hot cheeks rubbing against his neck, her plump and soft body writhing restlessly, as if she wanted to completely melt into his embrace.
"Can you please stop moving around!"
Li Muyu used his internal energy to help her suppress her karmic fire, but the beauty in his arms kept teasing him. Worried that the noise would disturb his master or senior sister next door, he could only frown and scold her softly.
Seeing that she was still wriggling and rubbing her pert, round buttocks against his legs, he raised his hand and gave her a hard slap on that plump, full spot.
"Snapped!"
The crisp sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet room, with a faint echo.
Li Muyu showed no mercy in either the force or the location of the slap, which struck Xue Baining's heart like a tolling bell.
Xue Bai Ning's dazed and unfocused eyes suddenly narrowed as her consciousness gradually returned, revealing shame, anger, and shock in her eyes.
She suddenly raised her head and stared at Li Muyu in disbelief, her voice trembling slightly from weakness and shock.
"You...you dare to hit me?!"
Over the years, she devoted herself to cultivation and was single-minded in attaining enlightenment. She had never had any contact with any man until his appearance!
First he touched her delicate feet, and today he dares to... dares to touch there! And in such a humiliating way!
Li Muyu remained expressionless, even showing a hint of impatience.
"So what if I hit you? You're already like this, and you still won't behave!"
"If you keep twisting and turning, believe me, I'll strip you naked and tie you to the bed!"
"you--!"
Xue Baining's jade-like cheeks flushed red with anger, and her full chest heaved violently, making her appear even more turbulent.
But the karmic fire within her body was raging and rising wildly. At this moment, let alone mobilizing her cultivation, she didn't even have the strength to push him away. She could only glare at him hatefully, biting her lower lip so hard that it almost drew blood.
As Li Muyu continuously channeled his true essence into her, a cool aura, like a gentle stream, flowed along her meridians. Wherever it passed, the boiling karmic fire seemed to be doused with sweet spring water, slowly extinguishing itself.
The intense heat emanating from Xue Baining gradually subsided, and her breathing slowly became calmer, though her face remained flushed, revealing a deep weariness.
"What exactly happened? Did you fight someone?"
Xue Baining leaned weakly on Li Muyu's shoulder, her red lips slightly parted.
"Not long ago, the other three palace masters of the Demonic Path heard from somewhere that my cultivation had fallen, and they came to Jade Void Palace together to test my strength."
"I had no choice but to use my cultivation to intimidate them, but I never expected that this would arouse my karmic fire and cause such a fierce backlash."
While continuing to circulate his cultivation technique to consolidate the suppression effect, Li Muyu casually asked a question.
"How did they get the information? Is there a traitor within Jade Void Palace?"
Xue Baining shook her head slightly, a few strands of sweat-dampened black hair brushing against Li Muyu's cheek, bringing a slightly itchy sensation.
"No, apart from Huan'er, no one in the sect knows about the Karmic Fire."
"Perhaps news of the battle at the Southern Immortal Sect reached their ears. After all, it was quite a commotion back then, and I also fought with your master..."
"That means the Southern Immortal Sect has an inside agent."
Li Muyu quickly came to a conclusion and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Did the gossip of the gossip end up affecting me?
The Southern Immortal Sect actually has a demonic spy?!
Xue Baining nodded slightly, her breath still weak.
"Judging from the words of Old Ghost Blood River, it seems to be true."
"They also mentioned that the Southern Immortal Sect Grand Competition will be held soon, bringing together various sects and a diverse mix of people, at which time some actions will be taken."
Li Muyu frowned deeply: "What exactly are their plans? A coordinated attack from within and without, a full-scale assault on the mountain gate?"
"Or is there another motive?"
"I have no intention of getting involved in their petty affairs, so why bother asking?"
Xue Baining's tone returned to a somewhat languid one, carrying an indifferent air of detachment, as if she were not discussing a conspiracy that could overthrow a sect, but rather a trivial matter.
Li Muyu clicked his tongue, though he said it outright, his eyes clearly showed a hint of disdain.
Asking is pointless; what use are you?
Xue Baining glanced at him, seemingly understanding the disdain in his eyes, and snorted coldly.
"The backlash from this karmic fire is fierce, and there are signs that it may reignite in the short term. I intend to stay at the Southern Immortal Sect for a while longer."
She paused, a cold and eerie smile curving her rosy lips.
"Perfect, let's see what those old fogies are up to."
Li Muyu pondered for a moment.
The three palace masters of the Demonic Sect are all Grandmasters of the Celestial Realm. If they were to launch an attack during the sect competition, the Southern Immortal Sect might not be a match for them given its current strength.
Although Xue Baining's cultivation was reduced to less than one-tenth due to the karmic fire burning her body, she still possessed the strength of a peak Celestial Realm cultivator.
Keeping them around might become a surprise trump card in critical moments, or at least serve as a deterrent.
"I have no objection, but..."
He glanced at Xue Baining's cold and beautiful face.
"But your appearance is too conspicuous. Not to mention my master and other sect elders, even ordinary disciples can recognize you."
"Rest assured, I was prepared."
Xue Baining had obviously taken this into consideration as well. She casually shook her wrist, revealing an antique-looking jade bracelet that emitted a faint glow.
"This eight-sided jade bracelet is a Heaven-rank magic treasure. It can not only change one's appearance, but also conceal one's aura. Not to mention your master, even the sect leader of the Southern Immortal Sect cannot recognize me."
Li Muyu nodded, pondering for a moment.
With her appearance issue resolved, the next step is to arrange an identity for her that allows her to stay at Nainai Peak without arousing her master's suspicion.
"My master may seem gentle, but she is actually very perceptive and has a keen intuition. Be careful not to give yourself away."
Xue Baining gave a noncommittal hum, which was taken as an agreement.
After a long while.
The karmic fire was finally completely suppressed, and Xue Baining's aura returned to stability, but her face was still somewhat flushed and showed a faint weariness.
Li Muyu expended a great deal of energy transferring vital energy to a Grandmaster-level expert, and his forehead was covered in a light sheen of sweat.
Just as he withdrew his fingers and was about to take a moment to catch his breath, he was suddenly gripped at the waist, and the world spun around him as Xue Baining abruptly flipped him onto the bed!
Several supple, serpentine water sleeves emerged, swiftly binding his wrists and ankles, stretching them into a U-shape, and fixing them to the four corners of the bed.
"What are you doing?"
Caught off guard, Li Muyu felt his limbs tighten and he was firmly bound.
These water sleeves appear gentle, but they contain Xue Baining's Dao power, making them incredibly resilient and difficult to break free from.
Xue Baining looked down at him with disdain, snorted coldly, and her previous weak appearance vanished, replaced by the cold and aloof demeanor of the leader of the demonic path.
"Now that we've finished discussing the matter of the karmic fire, it's time to settle our scores."
Li Muyu was taken aback: "What account?"
Xue Baining narrowed her beautiful eyes, her gaze chilling.
"You think you can get away with hitting my... there so easily?"
Li Muyu said helplessly, "It was you who kept fidgeting, so I had no choice but to..."
"And what about last time?" Xue Baining interrupted him. "Back in Broken Pulse City, I told you to stop, why didn't you?"
Li Muyu looked completely innocent: "Didn't you say, 'Don't stop!'?"
"What I said was, no, stop!"
Xue Baining recalled her embarrassing appearance back then, and her jade cheeks flushed red with anger, and she clenched her silver teeth.
"Can't you hear the difference?!"
Knowing that Xue Baining still needed to suppress her karmic fire and wouldn't really go all out, Li Muyu simply put on a nonchalant attitude.
"We've already fought, so what do you want?"
"How about... I call it back for you?"
As he spoke, he actually turned slightly to the side, as if he was about to stick his butt out.
"you--!"
Xue Baining was amused by his lazy appearance and kicked him in the side.
Immediately, a snow-white jade foot, unclad in stockings, rose up, carrying a faint fragrance and a slightly cool touch, and stepped directly onto Li Muyu's face, even grinding it viciously.
"Don't you like feet?"
Her words were sarcastic, and her eyes darted around.
"I'll make you enjoy yourself tonight!"
Li Muyu's eyebrows twitched slightly, but instead of being annoyed, he revealed a strange expression.
Now that we've talked about the rewards, what about the punishments?
Xue Baining's delicate body suddenly trembled, as if struck by lightning. The tingling sensation from the soles of her feet made her ears turn red instantly. She hurriedly withdrew her jade feet, feeling both ashamed and angry.
"Shut up! How can you be so shameless!"
"That kind of place too..."
As a Celestial Master, her body was already spotless, and her jade feet were as smooth as jade, carrying a natural, faint fragrance.
"You brought it to my mouth yourself."
Li Muyu looked completely justified.
Xue Baining was furious, but there was nothing she could do.
Why does it feel like no matter how I punish him, I'm the one who always ends up feeling wronged and frustrated?
The warm room next door.
Because Li Muyu was coming that night, Pei Yourong took a bath after returning to her room. At that moment, she was wearing a thin, plain-colored bodice and pulled out a piece of clothing that she had secretly hidden from the depths of the wardrobe.
Li Muyu mentioned last time that she wanted to see her change into a different style of clothing.
He does not mean that.
Pei Yourong disguised herself and went to a clothing shop in a town at the foot of the mountain to pick out a few small clothes.
The silk was smooth and soft, and the style was quite different from her previous styles. However, the fabric, which was only the size of two palms, could hardly hide her proud figure. It was as thin as a cicada's wing when she wore it, and her skin was faintly revealed.
She looked at herself in the blurry bronze mirror again and again, her mature, jade-like cheeks slightly flushed, yet her almond-shaped eyes couldn't help but secretly anticipate.
Mu'er... should like it, right?
She then took out a clean and soft new set of bed sheets from the cabinet, folded them neatly, and placed them beside her pillow for later use.
Thinking back on the previous ridiculous experiences, I couldn't sleep comfortably every night, so I prepared for the separation of wet and dry areas in advance.
With everything prepared, she sat upright on the edge of the bed, her heart pounding like a deer's, eagerly awaiting the familiar footsteps.
Time passed quietly, and silence remained outside the door.
Pei Yourong's expectations were gradually replaced by doubt.
This isn't Mu'er's personality at all. Ever since he tasted the sweetness of it, he's been like a baby, unable to sleep without holding Xiao You Rong. How could he suddenly change his nature?
Various thoughts churned in her mind, and Pei Yourong felt increasingly uneasy.
She glanced down at the revealing undergarment she had specially changed into, and bit her lower lip.
Unable to contain herself any longer, she quietly got up and walked to the door.
Listening closely, one could hear that Gu Qingxue's breathing in the next room was steady and deep, indicating that she was already fast asleep.
After a slight hesitation, she gently pushed open her door and went to Li Muyu's room.
knock --
Her voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of probing and a barely perceptible tension.
"Mu'er...are you resting?"
Inside the room, the candles had long since gone out.
on the bed.
Li Muyu's limbs were bound by Xue Baining's water sleeves, and he was fixed to the bed in a "T" shape. His mouth was also stuffed with the white silk stockings that Xue Baining had just taken off, which still had her body warmth and faint fragrance.
It let out a "woof woof" protest, its eyes wide open, filled with helplessness and accusation.
"Let's see how you try to cause trouble this time!"
Xue Baining sat sideways on the edge of the bed, a slight smile playing on her lips, her aloof and proud face revealing a hint of smug satisfaction.
Finally, he vented his anger, and even the lingering karmic fire within him seemed to subside somewhat.
However, seeing that Li Muyu had almost taken over the entire bed, she frowned slightly.
Where should I lie down to rest for a while? Should I squeeze in with him?
No, that would be too easy on that lecherous man.
Just as she was pondering, a knock came from the door, and that familiar voice rang out like thunder in the silent room.
"Mu'er, are you resting?"
Xue Bai Ning's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she subconsciously looked at Li Mu Yu, who was tightly bound on the bed and had a silk stocking stuffed in his mouth. Her gaze then swept over the slightly messy bed.
Li Muyu also heard the sound outside the door. His struggling movements suddenly stopped, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.
The two looked at each other, neither daring to utter a sound, for fear of disturbing the person outside.
If she were to see this scene, there would be no way to reason with her.
Outside the door, Pei Yourong heard no response for a long time, and her doubts deepened.
"Mu'er? Are you alright?"
"If you don't speak, then I'll come in..."