Chapter 179: 179th Story

Hearing Qi Yulou's words, which were full of suspicion and hostility, Wei Youqing's brows immediately furrowed.

She said coldly, "Since you are here to apologize, why are you being so meddlesome?"

Qi Yulou's expression changed instantly; his eyes flickered with unease and helplessness as he gazed at Wei Youqing with a miserable look.

"Junior Uncle, I am just worried about you..." Qi Yulou said awkwardly.

Wei Youqing waved her hand, walked straight past him, and headed down the mountain path toward the main hall.

Qi Yulou followed eagerly, asking with concern, "Junior Uncle, must it be so late? Is there anything that cannot wait until tomorrow?"

Wei Youqing could not help but frown.

Why was this mission so strange, having to let someone like Qi Yulou find out? Now it was fine, he was buzzing in her ear like a fly, annoying her to death.

"Tomorrow morning, you will head down the mountain, take the Yonghang Disciples back to the Academy, and do not linger here any longer!"

Wei Youqing turned back, staring sternly at Qi Yulou as she instructed him.

Qi Yulou still wanted to argue and ask her to stay.

But Wei Youqing added mercilessly, "If you do not return quickly and the Master blames you, Junior Uncle will not plead your case!"

When Ning Mu arrived outside the hall.

Wei Youqing was pacing back and forth on the veranda, appearing extremely nervous.

Sensing a gaze fixed upon her, she hurriedly turned back and saw Ning Mu staring at her with a smile in the dim veranda light; she could not help but feel even more nervous.

"St-Stronghold Master Ning."

Wei Youqing greeted him.

Her expression held a hint of bewilderment and awkwardness.

Ning Mu smiled calmly, stood with his hands behind his back, looked at her, and said peacefully, "It is so late, A-Qing, did you come here specifically for something?"

Wei Youqing's face felt slightly hot.

She hurriedly said, "No, nothing important. I just remembered something from the day, so I was walking around, and as I walked, I ended up here. Since you are free, my lord, why don't we two enjoy the moonlight together?"

Wei Youqing was spouting nonsense.

Her eyes shone as she looked at Ning Mu, filled with anticipation, as if she were afraid Ning Mu might refuse.

Ning Mu could not help but glance at the pitch-black sky outside the veranda.

Enjoy the moonlight?

It was not that there was none, but the half-moon was half-covered by dark clouds, and the sparse light was clearly insufficient to illuminate the night.

However.

He did not point it out.

He knew Wei Youqing was overly nervous.

He nodded immediately and said, "Alright, I have nothing to do anyway, so I will accompany A-Qing for a walk. How about we go over there?"

As he spoke, Ning Mu pointed toward the building next to the Heavenly Pit, southeast of the main hall.

That was the warehouse.

Beside it stood a structure resembling a high tower; although somewhat desolate, it was perfectly fine for two people to reach the top.

Standing up there, although one could not enjoy the moonlight.

One could overlook the scenery of the entire Ningyang Mountain.

"Okay!" Wei Youqing nodded happily.

After the brief conversation, the nervousness in her heart had vanished quite a bit, and she gradually became composed.

Ning Mu smiled gently.

He immediately wrapped his arms around Wei Youqing's waist, then lightly tapped his toes on the ground, leaped up suddenly, and flew toward the high tower.

Under the night sky.

An Xiaoxi, who was on patrol, sensed someone flying through the air and immediately drew her precious sword.

"Who is intruding? State your name!"

An Xiaoxi gave a light shout and prepared to chase into the sky with her sword in hand.

"Xiao Xi, it's me!"

Ning Mu's voice came from the air.

An Xiaoxi was startled; she hurriedly sheathed her sword, cupped her hands, and looked at the sky, saying, "Greetings, Stronghold Master, my apologies for the disturbance!"

After saying this, An Xiaoxi turned around and left with the members of the Patrol Guard.

"Hmm~"

Ning Mu held Wei Youqing's waist and landed directly under the pavilion at the top of the tower.

The area was not large.

It was six or seven zhang high, the space inside was a square zhang, and there were wooden seats built against the walls on all sides.

After sitting down.

Ning Mu pulled Wei Youqing directly into his arms.

And then.

Before Wei Youqing could react at all, he suddenly leaned in and kissed her elegant, scholarly lips.

Wei Youqing was dumbfounded.

She stood there blankly, at a loss for what to do.

Her beautiful, large eyes were filled with dullness.

Her whole body also tensed up.

She had absolutely no idea how to react.

Even.

She did not know how to respond even when the other party had already pried open her teeth, entered straight inside, and then rampaged wantonly within.

The next moment.

She sensed it.

Ning Mu's restless hand had actually uncovered her Ranshan.

"Mm~ no, don't!"

Subconsciously, Wei Youqing hurriedly grabbed Ning Mu's hand and pushed it away.

At the same time.

She also spat out the unruly tongue in her mouth.

So.

This is what kissing feels like!

In all her years.

Let alone kissing.

She had never even held hands with a man.

Yet just a moment ago, that stimulation that rushed straight to her brain—even though she was well-read and learned—was still impossible to describe in words, such was the magnificence of that feeling.

Had she not realized her heart was being stolen.

She would have almost been immersed in that feeling, unable to extricate herself.

"My lord, no, isn't this too fast for us? This... you can't touch this!"

Wei Youqing's words were filled with trepidation and unbearable panic, yet her shy eyes held a hint of being moved.

Deep down, she was actually resisting.

But thinking of the mission requirements, she felt a bit hesitant.

The mission required her Xia Lu to critique her figure, but separated by several layers of Ranshan, how could he possibly critique it with just his eyes?

Wei Youqing could not help but feel conflicted and hesitant, not knowing what to do.

"Be good, A-Qing. Didn't you say you had feelings for me? I still remember that poem you wrote, especially the line, 'I wish to share the mandarin duck pillow, and dwell together on the embroidered bed. My fair body often longs to lean on you, my powdered face raised for you alone.' It was written very well, but could it be that you are only like this in your romantic poetry, yet unwilling to act upon it in reality?"

Ning Mu held Wei Youqing, his hand wandering back and forth across her back.

Wei Youqing's expression froze upon hearing this.

Indeed.

Her shifting attitude was far too obvious.

But.

That was a mission required by the system!

Wei Youqing had bitter words she could not speak.

And at this moment.

Ning Mu, who had pulled his hand out from the lapel over her heart, smiled in surprise and said, "A-Qing really loves to read, don't you? You even bring books on a date?"

Ning Mu spoke as if he didn't know, then took advantage of the faint moonlight to flip open the pages.

*The Romantic Affair Between the Small Stronghold Master of the Jianghu and the Female Libationer of the Academy*

The handwriting was elegant, as if carved, neat and orderly.

As he read it out softly.

Wei Youqing's expression changed abruptly, her face turning deep red, and she hurriedly reached out to cover the page, not letting Ning Mu flip further.

But after this subconscious action, she felt conflicted.

The mission required Ning Mu to watch and critique it. If she stopped him, wouldn't that be counterproductive?

But if she just let him keep reading, what would he think of her?

To have used herself and him as prototypes in this kind of Erotic Storybook—he would probably think that while she appeared gentle and refined with outstanding temperament, deep down she was actually a dissolute, lewd woman who loved writing Erotic Storybooks! "So it's not a proper book after all," Ning Mu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Hearing his laughter.

Wei Youqing simply stopped resisting. Her face was bright red, and she cast a charming, shy glance at him, huffing with shame: "Read it, read it! But after you finish, you must tell me how it's written, and if there are, um, if there are any parts that need improvement!"

Wei Youqing had completely let go.

If not for the cover of night.

The red on her face would likely have been more outrageous than the dye in a dye house!

Ning Mu smiled without answering, instead flipping to the next page and continuing to read.

"Stronghold Master Mu Lin, handsome and heroic, only eighteen years of age, yet already known as a hidden dragon. Though he is the master of a small stronghold, he possesses a grand and imposing spirit."

"The Academy's female Libationer, Qin Youwei, possesses an immortal appearance and a graceful, exquisite figure. She is exceptionally talented, and though she resides long-term within the Academy, she holds the world in her heart."

"The two met in a place of pleasure. At the time, Qin Youwei was investigating the disappearance of young girls from the Jianghu, never expecting to encounter Mu Lin in such a place. After experiencing twists and turns and arduous obstacles, the two accidentally got to know each other and fell in love, but due to the difference in their status and standing, neither dared to confess their feelings."

"Then, due to a moment of carelessness during a battle against the Demonic Path, Qin Youwei was unfortunately struck by the Wind and Moon Poison. She must engage in the Yin-Yang Union with a man to avoid disaster; otherwise, she will surely exhaust her Cultivation Points until she suffers Qi Deviation!"

"Qin Youwei escaped alone, and in the depths of despair, she went to meditate in seclusion at the White Deer Academy in the city, hoping to force the poison out!"

"Little did she know, she would encounter Mu Lin at this academy. Who would have thought that this Mu Lin was actually the former husband of Lu Yapi, the female Dean of White Deer Academy? The two had divorced due to worldly reasons but still held affection for each other. Mu Lin had also been heavily poisoned during the battle against the Demonic Path, and thus came to White Deer Academy seeking Lu Yapi's help!"

"Qin Youwei and Mu Lin met in the academy corridor, their eyes lit up, and they embraced each other, and then things spiraled out of control..."

Reading up to here.

It was already two pages later.

Ning Mu couldn't help but look in surprise at Wei Youqing, who was blushing shyly, looking like the moon hiding behind the clouds.

He realized that for the protagonists in this storybook, Wei Youqing had deliberately reversed their names.

At first, he hadn't noticed.

But when he read the name Lu Yapi, he felt it was a bit strange; after a moment's thought, he realized, isn't this just Pi Yalu?

Tsk.

Wei Youqing's imagination is certainly vast for this era! She set Mu Lin and Lu Yapi as a divorced couple, one the high and mighty Academy Dean, the other an obscure but highly righteous Mountain Stronghold Master.

And she herself, the heroine of the text, Qin Youwei, is an Academy Libationer with the world at heart.

She has truly mastered this kind of status disparity.

One has to admit, Ning Mu had a very strong desire to see what happened next.

Just as the sound of him turning the pages rang out.

Suddenly.

Wei Youqing reached out and pressed down on him, her voice as soft and sweet as a mosquito's hum, her eyes filled with infinite shyness as she said softly, "Don't read any further..."

Ning Mu was startled, then immediately gave a wicked, mischievous smile.

"I can stop reading, but you have to agree to one request."

"W-what request!"

Wei Youqing immediately stared at him with vigilance and caution.

"It's very simple, you just need to..." As he spoke, Ning Mu leaned into her ear and whispered.

And at the same time.

On the edge of the Heavenly Pit, in the shadow under that large tree, Qi Yulou, who was witnessing all of this, had his face flushed a deep purple.

He had followed all the way, hiding in the darkness like a rat lurking in a sewer.

Watching the person he loved being snatched away by that bad cat, yet feeling helpless.

When he saw the two of them kiss as soon as they went up, his lungs felt like they were about to explode with rage.

Then the two seemed to be saying something, but it was too high and too far away to hear clearly.

But soon, he saw that scoundrel Ning Mu whispering into Wei Youqing's ear again.

And from beginning to end, Wei Youqing, a dignified Disciple of the Master and Academy Instructor Libation, had been sitting in Ning Mu's lap, allowing that scoundrel's hands to run wild and take liberties.

He wished he could rush up immediately and tear that scoundrel Ning Mu into eight pieces.

But he could only think about it; the hatred could only be stifled in his heart! The next moment.

His brows furrowed deeply, his eyes staring fixedly, trying to see the movements of that pair of man and woman atop the tower.

But the night was too thick.

The distance was too great.

He couldn't see clearly at all!

Vaguely, he could only see the silhouette belonging to Wei Youqing, who, after hearing something Ning Mu said, kept her head lowered for a long while without moving.

But soon, she seemed to have made some kind of decision.

Afterwards, she leaned closer to Ning Mu, her shoulders rising and falling slightly from time to time, and he didn't know what that hand hidden in the darkness was doing.

Upon the first touch.

Wei Youqing's entire body trembled instantly.

This guy is just too bad!

How could he be like this?

She is a dignified Libationer of the Jixia Academy, with thousands of suitors, too many to count, all of whom treat her as if she were a goddess.

Yet this guy treats her as if she were a maid or servant girl for his amusement.

There is not a shred of respect in him.

Yet, she is exactly the type to fall for this; on the surface she is unwilling, but deep in her heart, a strange feeling involuntarily rises.

"Yes, lighter, just like that!"

"Use your palm gently."

"A-Qing is truly wonderful, you're learning very quickly!"

Ning Mu wore a satisfied smile, not sparing any praise.

Although compared to women like Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue, the Wei Youqing before him still had quite clumsy techniques.

Sometimes it even scratched and hurt.

But that didn't matter! What mattered was seeing the high and mighty Disciple of the Master, who sat above the clouds, now so submissive and obedient here in this remote Mountain Stronghold.

This visual impact.

And the psychological satisfaction it brought.

Was the best experience.

"You, you stop talking, it's so embarrassing, just finish reading quickly..."

Seeing Ning Mu staring at her with amusement.

Wei Youqing wished she could dig a hole and bury herself in it.

She felt she was about to die of shame.

She felt her face burning and her ears hot, and her whole body felt extremely uncomfortable.

Especially.

When she couldn't help herself and subconsciously followed the 'unreasonable request' proposed by this scoundrel Ning Mu.

This unprecedented experience gave her an indescribable and strange feeling in her heart.

It was absurd and scandalous! But beneath this absurdity was an indescribable thrill.

Especially.

In this open-air environment.

Although shrouded by the night, it was accompanied by the clamor of the wind, as if eyes were watching from the surrounding pitch-black darkness at any moment.

This feeling of taboo, like a secret tryst, made her feel both flustered and thrilled.

From listless and head-hanging.

To full of vigor.

The change was very obvious.

It even gave her a sense of miraculous rejuvenation.

Especially when feeling the object in her hand.

It seemed as if it were beyond control.

Ning Mu smiled, and immediately, while enjoying the service of the beautiful Libationer.

He flipped open the page and continued reading downward.

As for the content that followed, it went without saying.

Heavenly thunder rolled, and earthly fire surged.

Qin Youwei and Mu Lin, under the corridor of the academy and under the influence of the Demonic Path's Wind and Moon Poison, could no longer restrain the emotions in their hearts and stuck together directly.

The main text ended abruptly here.

However, Ning Mu could already guess the subsequent plot.

In all likelihood, just as Qin Youwei and Mu Lin were in the heat of the moment, Mu Lin's divorced wife, White Deer Academy Dean Lu Yapi, walked in on them, and then...

Among three people walking together, there must be one who is my teacher.

(End of this chapter)