Chapter 175: The Son's Support, the Master's Curiosity! (2) Seeking Monthly Votes!

"What is Stronghold Master Zhu doing? If you have something to say, get up and say it, get up!"

Ning Mu could not help but be startled.

He immediately reached out to grab Zhu Yaluan's fragrant shoulders and helped her up.

Zhu Yaluan stood up, looking at Ning Mu with a complex expression.

Seeing that Ning Mu seemed truly unaware, a trace of bitterness could not help but appear in her eyes.

If the other party had known about this matter, it would have been easier for her to speak.

But the expression Ning Zhaozhu was showing at this moment clearly indicated that he was completely unaware of Liu Qingmei's actions.

Otherwise, how could he be so composed?

Yet, because of this, she suddenly did not know how to bring it up!

"Ning Zhaozhu may not know, but your wife, she..."

Zhu Yaluan stopped mid-sentence, finding it hard to speak.

"Hm? What is wrong with Mei'er?" Ning Mu blinked and asked, puzzled.

Zhu Yaluan pursed her lips, finally sighed, and told the whole story.

"Ning Zhaozhu, your wife has ordered me to serve as your concubine. If I do not comply, she will slaughter my entire stronghold. She has not returned yet, and I fear my Yunxiao Stronghold is in danger. I beg Ning Zhaozhu to show mercy and let your wife spare me!"

"I guarantee that from now on, I will never encroach upon the territory of Ningyang Stronghold, and I will also hand over the position of the Alliance Leader of the Three Mountains and Four Ridges to you!"

After saying these words, Zhu Yaluan's face turned incredibly red.

It was just like the fiery red, brilliant sunset in the sky outside the hall at this moment.

Hearing this, Ning Mu could not help but smile.

Immediately.

He released Zhu Yaluan's shoulders, stared at her calmly, and said, "This is my wife's action; how could I interfere?"

"Besides, this move is beneficial and harmless to me. Helping you instead would create a rift between me and my wife, and might even allow you to grow powerful and pose a threat to me in the future."

"Stronghold Master Zhu is a smart person; you should know that dangers must be nipped in the bud, right?"

"You were the one who attacked my Mountain Stronghold, you were the one who begged for mercy, and now you are the one asking me to stop my wife's actions. Stronghold Master Zhu, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"The fact that I can let you and Yunxiao Stronghold survive is already merciful enough."

"How can you be so insatiable?"

Ning Mu looked at Zhu Yaluan indifferently and questioned her.

Hearing these words.

Zhu Yaluan was stunned.

Her face turned pale, and she looked at Ning Mu, who had already walked up the steps and sat on the tiger-skin chair, with a slightly dazed expression.

Her thoughts turned, and she suddenly understood.

That's right.

This matter was beneficial and harmless to him.

And if he were to help her, it might cause conflict with Liu Qingmei, and even taking a step back, he would have to worry about whether she would use this opportunity to develop and grow stronger.

No matter how she looked at it, it was impossible for Ning Mu to help her!

Thinking of this, Zhu Yaluan shook her head and gave a miserable smile.

"It was Zhu who overthought it. May Ning Zhaozhu be blessed. Zhu... takes her leave!"

Zhu Yaluan cupped her hands in a salute and then turned around directly.

Just at this moment.

A figure was seen walking in from outside the entrance of the main hall.

"Yo, has Stronghold Master Zhu figured it out?"

Liu Qingmei was seen carrying a cloth bag, stepping across the threshold. After seeing Zhu Yaluan and then looking at Ning Mu, who was sitting high on the tiger-skin chair, she could not help but tease with a smile.

Seeing Liu Qingmei appear.

Especially since the object she was carrying was somewhat familiar.

Zhu Yaluan's eyebrows twitched immediately.

Her expression also instantly stiffened, her eyes hiding resentment, yet she dared not question her, only staring tightly at the package in her hand.

"Husband~"

Liu Qingmei ignored her, instead walking up the steps to greet Ning Mu affectionately.

"What is this?" Ning Mu also noticed the package, and after kissing Liu Qingmei, he asked curiously.

Hearing Ning Mu's inquiry.

Zhu Yaluan, who had intended to leave, immediately turned back and stared intently, her ears focused with full attention, afraid of missing any important information.

"This? This is a little local specialty I brought back from Yunxiao Stronghold." Liu Qingmei smiled sweetly.

Then, she looked at Zhu Yaluan with a meaningful gaze.

"Speaking of which, Stronghold Master Zhu, I must thank your son. There was nothing to wrap it in at the time, and it was your son who was so diligent in finding this cloth bag for me."

Liu Qingmei said with a smile, slowly uncovering what was wrapped inside the bag.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yaluan was shocked! Xiao'er!

She immediately furrowed her brows, staring at Liu Qingmei.

No wonder she found this package familiar; it was indeed Xiao'er's item!

And at this moment.

As the package opened and she saw what was inside, she let out a sigh of relief.

It was nothing bizarre.

Nor is it the head of Small School.

It is merely a few Cloud-Sky Mountain Bamboo, which are unique to Yunxiao Peak.

Yet for Zhu Yaluan, this difficult psychological journey was undoubtedly like a trip through hell.

Once she regained her senses, she discovered that her entire body was thoroughly soaked in sweat.

"Ning Zhaozhu, Madam Ning... I, I agree to your demands!"

It was too agonizing!

Throughout this entire day, Zhu Yaluan had been in a state of worry and internal conflict.

Worrying about the safety of her Mountain Stronghold.

Struggling with whether or not to agree to Liu Qingmei's demands.

Now that things had come to this, her taut heartstrings could no longer hold on.

If she could abandon her family and business, she naturally wouldn't need to care about Liu Qingmei's threats.

But precisely because she was sentimental and righteous, unwilling to abandon her family business and Mountain Stronghold, she had raised Wu Yuxiao alone for so many years, and for the sake of the Mountain Stronghold's safety, she was willing to remain here in Ningyang Stronghold as a hostage! *Hoo! * She took a deep breath, exhaling the inner frustration and anxiety.

Zhu Yaluan looked at Liu Qingmei and asked, "Today, when Madam Ning went to my Yunxiao Stronghold, besides this mountain bamboo, did you do anything else?"

She worried that Liu Qingmei had already taken action against Yunxiao Stronghold as a warning.

As she spoke, she stared intently at Liu Qingmei, as if trying to see if the other party was lying.

Liu Qingmei smiled faintly and shook her head, then said calmly, "Agreeing is fine. Since that is the case, stay tonight and serve my husband!"

"As for your stronghold, nothing happened today. When I went over, they were very welcoming, and your son even said he would come to Ningyang Stronghold in a few days to visit you, his mother."

"I also told him that you are living very well here, but that you are just a bit rebellious!"

"Your son patted his chest and promised me that he would definitely persuade you to be obedient."

"Look, your son has already agreed, what else do you have to struggle with?"

Liu Qingmei smiled lightly, her tone mixed with a hint of teasing, half-true and half-false.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yaluan's expression revealed a touch of shame and annoyance.

However, upon hearing that there was no major trouble in the Mountain Stronghold, she felt slightly relieved.

As for what Liu Qingmei said, although she felt annoyed in her heart, she could only pretend not to hear it. Small School!

Hmph.

Zhu Yaluan let out a muffled snort in her heart, then two blushes gradually climbed onto her face, and she looked at Ning Mu with flickering eyes.

Seeing him holding Liu Qingmei in his arms, his hands wandering all over her.

Zhu Yaluan could not help but feel even more shy.

Liu Qingmei also had not a shred of shame; a dignified Martial Dao True Person, a powerhouse who shook the region, was actually enjoying it willingly right in front of her, letting this little fellow Ning Mu act wantonly toward her.

Excessive!

Thinking this in her heart, Zhu Yaluan looked at Liu Qingmei and said evasively with a flushed face, "Is it... too fast?"

"Madam Ning, to tell you the truth, I have no ill feelings toward Ning Zhaozhu, and I even admire such a young talent, but..."

"He is the same age as my son!"

"To suddenly... I am truly nervous, could you allow some time!"

By the time she finished speaking, Zhu Yaluan's face was already burning like fire.

She was, after all, a dignified Stronghold Master, yet now she had to humble herself, using her beauty to please others, taking the initiative to bend over and curry favor with a man the same age as her son; the shame in her heart could not be described in a few words!

But the situation was stronger than the person.

She could only restrain the shame in her heart, attempting to find some room for herself to ease the situation.

"Hmm... it is indeed a bit too fast, but it doesn't matter. Tonight, you will just serve on the side and wait for summons at any time."

Liu Qingmei smiled faintly and said.

Zhu Yaluan frowned, wanting to say something more, but seeing Ning Mu and Liu Qingmei already kissing, her eyes twitched, and she could only silently shut her mouth, then look at her nose and her nose at her heart, remaining silent.

Meanwhile, Ning Mu opened the system.

【Do you wish to issue the following task to the Number Two Sub-System?】

"Issue!"

【Task Two: Carry the Explosive Modification Electric Bead in your body, deliver its Linker into the hands of your Binding Companion Ning Mu, do not remove it within one day, do not use Cultivation Points to dispel it, and your range of movement for the day must be controlled by your Binding Companion Ning Mu!】

【Task Reward: Upon completion, reward 5000 Cultivation Points and 500 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Task Penalty: If the task fails, deduct one-tenth of Cultivation Points, and the sensation of moisture will permanently increase, becoming even more sensitive!】

Liuli, who was sitting cross-legged on the third-floor room, consolidating her Cultivation Points.

Suddenly opened her eyes.

Along with her opening her eyes, the little fox Su Youyou, who had been lying lazily beside her, also subconsciously opened those fox-charming eyes, looking at her curiously.

Ever since she was given a back-door by her master at noon.

Su Youyou had been in her original form, resting by the railing.

Later, she was woken up by Liuli, who had come out, and brought to the third floor to keep her company.

Through this day of getting along, she had gradually become accustomed to staying by Liuli's side, listening to the Great Dao Buddha Sound.

"Sister, is something the matter?"

Seeing Liuli suddenly stop chanting, Su Youyou asked.

"Nothing." Liuli closed her eyes again.

But in her field of vision, that task interface was still clear before her eyes.

Looking at the task details, she could not help but feel extremely ashamed.

Yet, she also felt an indescribable, obscure stimulation lingering in her heart.

Inside the main hall.

Ning Mu stroked his chin.

He was enjoying the service of Liu Qingmei.

At the same time, a wicked smile rose in his heart, as if he had already envisioned what kind of alluring charm Liuli Shitai would display under the influence of that Electric Bead.

Next.

He tapped open Sub-system No. 3 again.

He issued new tasks to Wei Youqing once more.

【Task Four: Do you feel that Qi Yulou's pursuit is overly annoying? Do you want to make him give up in the face of difficulty? Are you worried that your Binding Companion, Ning Mu, will misunderstand your relationship with Qi Yulou? Then end it completely! Take advantage of the fact that Qi Yulou has not yet left tonight to make him lose all hope. 【Are you amazed by the talent of your Xia Lu, Ning Mu?】】

【Task Details: In the middle of the night, sneak off to go on a date with Ning Mu, and you must make sure Qi Yulou discovers it! During the date, you must at least move into the arms of your Xia Lu and have your Xia Lu comment on the shape of your breasts! At the same time, bring the beginning of the Erotic Storybook manuscript you have already written and have your Xia Lu, Ning Mu, correct it for you!】

【Task Reward: Complete the task to be rewarded with 500 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points, and a chance to additionally obtain 1 Giant Breast Pill!】

【Task Penalty: If the task fails, the Host's current Cultivation Points will be deducted, and a certain crisis event will be triggered (including but not limited to crises of identity, status, or even life).】

……

【Task Five: Are you conflicted about your relationship with your disciple Pi Yalu, finding it difficult to get along because of your Xia Lu, Ning Mu? Are you worried that your disciple Pi Yalu and your Xia Lu, Ning Mu, are polite to you on the surface but are actually having intimate dealings behind your back?】

【Task Details: Find out clearly. Use means including but not limited to beating around the bush, coercion, or inducement to extract the truth from your disciple Pi Yalu. Ask her what her impression of Ning Mu is and whether she harbors any admiration for him!】

【Task Reward: Task completed, reward 200 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Task Penalty: If the task fails, lose Cultivation Points for ten hours, and at the same time, your beloved disciple Pi Yalu's cultivation speed will be reduced by half.】

On the other side.

Wei Youqing was sitting on the ground with Pi Yalu, telling her about some secrets of the Academy and the cultivation methods of Jixia Academy.

Suddenly.

Her tone paused.

Why are there so many tasks today?

New tasks are refreshing one after another!

Looking at Task Four, she couldn't help but lightly raise her eyebrows. If you say this task is difficult, it is actually quite simple; at least it is much simpler than giving away her own intimate undergarments or writing an Erotic Storybook.

But if you say it is simple, it is also quite difficult.

She has to snuggle into Ning Mu's arms, and even... guide him to comment on her private parts.

And she has to take the storybook manuscript she just started, which is only seven or eight hundred words long, and have him correct it.

Damn it! Is this what you call correcting?

This is spreading erotica!

Furthermore, she has to let Qi Yulou discover it and make him give up.

The difficulty of this task is much higher than the previous few.

And intimate contact is unavoidable.

This made Wei Youqing feel somewhat ashamed in her heart.

Task Five, however, made her blink subconsciously, and a trace of curiosity rose in her heart, so she immediately cast her gaze toward Pi Yalu opposite her.

"Master?"

Seeing her Master suddenly stop speaking, Pi Yalu was stunned for a moment, then whispered a reminder, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Ah... sorry, I just thought of something and got distracted."

"Come, let's continue!"

A flash of embarrassment crossed Wei Youqing's expression, and she continued to speak absentmindedly, but in her heart, she was pondering how to bring up the subject to ask her disciple Pi Yalu about her impression of Ning Mu.

After thinking for a while.

It would be better to be straightforward!

It would also avoid creating a rift between master and disciple before she has even taught this newly accepted disciple anything.

She ended the previous topic directly and looked at Pi Yalu with a serious face.

"Yalu, I have a question for you," Wei Youqing said.

Pi Yalu blinked, feeling a bit confused, and nodded subconsciously: "Please ask, Master!"

Wei Youqing hesitated for a moment, stared at Pi Yalu, and said word by word: "What is your impression of this person, Ning Mu? How did you meet? To what extent has your relationship developed? Also... never mind, let's start with these for now!"

(End of chapter)