Chapter 214: 214 The Fragrant and Flamboyant Flying Flower Order, Youqing Harms Her Beloved Disciple

A strange look flickered in Wei Youqing's eyes.

From the very beginning, she had felt that there must be some trick to the system forcing her to bring her disciple Pi Yalu along.

Now it seemed.

It was just as she had expected.

The system clearly intended not only for her to become one of Ning Mu's Xia Lu.

It also intended for her to act as a matchmaker in the process.

To entice her disciple Pi Yalu, whom she had only recently taken in, to become Ning Mu's Xia Lu as well! A look of helplessness appeared in Wei Youqing's eyes.

But for some reason.

Deep within her heart, an indescribable, strange feeling arose.

At the thought that in the end, her beloved disciple Pi Yalu would, like herself, submit beneath her beloved man.

She could not suppress the surging tide within her heart.

【Task One: The Sea of Learning is Boundless!】

【Task Details: Is the journey boring and dull? Why not play some exciting little games to cultivate feelings with your Xia Lu, Ning Mu, and add some color to this boring journey! The sea of learning is boundless, encompassing everything from poetry to song. This task will use the Flying Flower Order to improve your knowledge!】

【Task Content: Invite your Xia Lu, Ning Mu, and your disciple, Pi Yalu, to participate in the Flying Flower Order game. Your Xia Lu, Ning Mu, shall start with one character, and then you will proceed with a poetry chain. You may compose on the spot or quote from the works of predecessors. Since it is a game, there must be a wager. Those who successfully continue the chain remain unscathed, but if one cannot continue within ten breaths, they must remove one piece of clothing! The game ends when one or more people have no more clothing to remove. After the game, the one with the most clothing is the winner and may make one request of the losers, which must be fulfilled regardless of what it is. This concerns the task reward...】

【Task Completion: Obtain 1500 Cultivation Points, 200 Heroic Couple Points, and a chance to obtain other unknown rewards!】

【Task Failure: 30% of your Cultivation Points will be deducted, and your disciple Pi Yalu's cultivation aptitude will be damaged!】

Haa...

After reading the task content three times, Wei Youqing took a deep breath.

Then, her gaze shifted back and forth between Ning Mu and Pi Yalu, and she spoke softly with hesitation, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

"Brother Ning, Shitai, the journey is long; why don't we play a game to pass the time?"

Wei Youqing said.

Liuli did not react, continuing to be immersed in meditation; she needed to conserve her energy to face her enemy in the most perfect state.

Ning Mu smiled and nodded, looking at Wei Youqing and saying, "Sure, what game?"

"The Flying Flower Order," Wei Youqing said, then turned her head to look at Pi Yalu and said, "Yalu, you should join in too."

"Master..." Pi Yalu was startled and wanted to refuse.

Didn't you call Ning Mu and Liuli Shitai?

Why did you suddenly drag me into it? Before she could refuse, however, Wei Youqing forcibly interrupted her.

"We're idle anyway, and if we keep staying silent like this, time will pass very slowly. Playing a game will make the journey feel less dull."

Pi Yalu, who had intended to refuse, felt that these words made sense after hearing them, so she said nothing more.

Besides, staying in this awkward state really wasn't a solution.

Playing a game would improve the atmosphere.

Thinking this in her heart, Pi Yalu nodded and agreed to join.

However.

The conversation that followed between her Master and Brother Ning made her expression freeze, and then her eyes were filled with shame, her face turning red and then white.

Ning Mu: "The Flying Flower Order, is that a poetry chain? I haven't really played that much, but since it's a game, there has to be a wager, right?"

Wei Youqing: "That's right, it's just connecting the last one or two characters; same sounds count too. As for the wager..."

Wei Youqing's face flushed involuntarily, and she cast a shimmering glance at Pi Yalu before looking at Ning Mu, pretending to be casual: "Gambling money would lose the essence of the fun, and I don't have any money on me, nor is there any other penalty we can do in this carriage... How about this: whoever cannot continue within ten breaths must remove a piece of clothing, how about that?"

What? As soon as these words were spoken.

Pi Yalu was instantly stunned, staring at Wei Youqing in disbelief.

Master, don't mess with me!

Playing a game is one thing, but what is this business about taking off clothes?

Although with her own repertoire of poetry, she wouldn't necessarily lose at the Flying Flower Order, wasn't this penalty a bit too much? Even drinking would be fine!

Pi Yalu couldn't help but look at the jars of wine placed in the storage compartment.

"Master!"

Ning Mu was smiling and hadn't spoken yet, but Pi Yalu couldn't hold back and immediately retorted: "Master, let's just play casually. Isn't this penalty of yours... a bit too much?"

"How about we drink instead? Whoever loses drinks a bowl of wine!"

Pi Yalu suggested.

Although it was a suggestion, looking at the firmness of her expression, it was clearly the absolute bottom line she could accept.

If it were just the two of them as master and disciple in private, playing such a game would be one thing.

But now, not only was there Brother Ning in the carriage, but there was also a Divine Nun renowned throughout the Jianghu, Liuli Shitai.

Playing such an exciting game, wasn't that too much! Wei Youqing's face couldn't help but turn red as well.

Following Pi Yalu's gaze, she saw the two jars of wine in the storage compartment, and a flash of annoyance couldn't help but cross her eyes.

Her husband really is something.

Why on earth did he put wine in the carriage for no reason!

It just gave Pi Yalu a perfect alternative.

The Flying Flower Order was originally a little game played by scholars after drinking.

She had no way to refuse.

However, she also understood that even without the wine, Pi Yalu would find another way to substitute, or even refuse to play the game entirely.

But the task requirements were as such.

She could only take things one step at a time.

"Fine, then let's drink; we'll talk after we've had some wine."

Wei Youqing sighed inwardly, nodding with a flushed face.

For the moment, the only thing to do was finish the wine, and then bring up the matter of taking off clothes.

Wei Youqing secretly decided that she would drink a bit more in a moment, and once the wine was consumed more quickly, wouldn't it be logical to bring up the punishment of taking off clothes? Thinking of this, she couldn't help but chuckle, and she blinked mysteriously at Ning Mu.

"Ning-lang, why don't you provide a character, I'll provide the next line, and then Yalu will be third, how about that?"

Wei Youqing said with a smile.

In her heart, she was secretly praying: 'Give a harder character, give a harder one!'

There was nothing wrong with this, so Pi Yalu nodded; she did not realize her Master was digging a pit for her, and she went along with it.

Ning Mu naturally agreed happily.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at Wei Youqing and Pi Yalu, smiling: "The two of you are as beautiful as flowers, traveling with me, like brilliant peonies, enchanting magnolias, and ethereal lotuses. This first character... let's start with the character for 'flower'!"

When these words were spoken, both Master and disciple, Wei Youqing and Pi Yalu, immediately had their faces flush with beauty, their eyes filled with shyness.

Wei Youqing felt a bit of regret inside.

The character 'flower' was too common, and there were many poems that started with 'flower'; even if she wanted to admit defeat, she couldn't.

It was too obvious.

However, she was still very happy; Ning-lang's evaluation made her feel very satisfied inside.

"'Flower'... Flowers fall without a sound though spring departs, water flows with intent and the moon is always new." Wei Youqing recited it off the cuff immediately.

"'New' character, it's your turn, Yalu."

Pi Yalu raised her eyebrows slightly, and several poems related to 'new' flashed through her mind instantly, but the leading poem was quite rare.

However, this did not stump her.

"'New' green fills the garden as spring stirs, what moves the heart is the red of flowers."

After Pi Yalu finished reciting, she looked at Ning Mu, her eyes flickering as she said: "Brother Ning, it's your turn." Ning Mu nodded and said: "A beautiful face like a flower reflects the sun's brilliance, reflecting in the clear water as they linger together."

Ning Mu looked at Wei Youqing.

There were very few poems starting with the character 'linger', but one could still find words with the same sound.

However, how could Wei Youqing miss this rare opportunity?

She immediately feigned the appearance of deep thought.

Pi Yalu, who was to the side, saw that her Master was stumped in the second round, and for a moment, she couldn't help but feel anxious for her.

Time passed slowly; ten breaths were very short.

Wei Youqing shook her head helplessly, saying with a look of shame: "Ning-lang, you are truly ruthless, this is so hard... I accept the punishment!"

As she spoke.

She took the initiative to take out the wine, poured herself a full bowl, and even took advantage of the carriage swaying to intentionally spill quite a bit.

In fact, the carriage was very stable.

It was just her playing a trick.

A bowl of wine went down, immediately feeling fiery, and that beautiful, charming face quickly flushed with the redness of wine, making her look truly lovable.

"Yalu, it's your turn."

"'Linger'..." Pi Yalu was also stunned.

Under the tension, she felt that it was clearly on the tip of her tongue, but she just couldn't remember it.

"Forget it, I admit defeat!"

Ten breaths passed, Pi Yalu spread her hands, willing to accept the loss, and also poured a bowl of wine, then drank it in one gulp.

The alcohol content of this wine was very high.

It was not like the wine of this world; it was a few jars of fine wine that Ning Mu had specially selected and treasured after they were produced in the Ningyang Stronghold winery.

A bowl of wine went down, and Pi Yalu's face was also bright red.

Since it was a game.

They did not cheat by using Cultivation Points to forcibly dispel the effects of the alcohol.

Playing like that would be meaningless.

"My turn?" Ning Mu smiled calmly, then recited: "Lingering on the small path in search of a secluded dream, in the dream, flowers bloom and the path is full of fragrance."

"I also gift this poem to the two of you, hoping that one day, it can all be realized!"

Ning Mu had a mischievous smile on his lips, looking teasingly at Wei Youqing and Pi Yalu.

The Master and disciple were both startled, not quite understanding.

But after the two of them carefully savored it and read the poem again and again, they couldn't help but blush one after another, looking charming and shyly indignant.

This guy.

It would be one thing if he were just handsome and talented.

But he just happened to be so perfectly suited, and even this poem was filled with his uninhibited flavor.

Neither of them took up Ning Mu's lead.

Wei Youqing looked at Ning Mu with deep affection, and then continued the game: "Fragrant breeze brushes the face as willow threads grow long, clear water flows leisurely reflecting the sunlight."

Pi Yalu: "Light scatters among the clouds reflecting the horizon, golden waves shimmer illuminating the mountains and rivers."

Ning Mu: "I'll drink."

Wei Youqing: "I'll drink too!"

Pi Yalu: "..."

"I don't believe the character 'river' could stump the two of you; you are both people of profound knowledge, must you make me, the student, show off?"

Pi Yalu's face was flushed with the redness of wine; with this bowl of wine down, and no cultivation to suppress it, her stomach was already churning.

Her eyes were filled with a hint of haziness as she stared strangely at Wei Youqing and Ning Mu.

She always felt there was some conspiracy between these two! But after a hiccup, she continued: "The mountains and rivers are magnificent, reflecting in the clear sky; the verdant colors stretch on, entering the painting."

The veteran driver pulled the Lingxiao Wind-Riding Chariot along at high speed.

Although the interior of the carriage was slightly spacious, it had already become lively as the Flying Flower Game progressed, with the thick scent of alcohol drifting in the air, mingled with the fragrance of women's cosmetics.

As the game continued.

Over half an hour passed.

Two jars of wine were completely emptied.

"Wrong, wrong, Pi Yalu, you're wrong. This line, this line was already said before. You lost, lost—hic—if you lose, you have to accept the punishment!"

Following Wei Youqing, who had already downed at least three or four bowls of wine, repeating a poem that had been said before.

Wei Youqing immediately acted as if she had caught her in a mistake, interrupting her with a drunken, hazy voice, then hiccuped, revealing a gorgeous and smug smile.

"Hahaha... no wine, there's no wine left!"

Pi Yalu was also feeling the effects of the alcohol, smiling and acting silly while sticking out her tongue, intending to wiggle out of it.

"That won't do. Since we agreed to play the game, we must keep our promise—hic—must, must fulfill the promise!" Wei Youqing hugged Pi Yalu's shoulders, resting her head on her shoulder.

Amidst the hazy drunkenness, she kept a final shred of clarity, mindful of the mission requirements.

Both Master and Disciple had drunk quite a lot.

Two jars of wine, at least six jin in volume, and the two of them had finished nearly five jin.

Ning Mu had only drunk two bowls in total, likely not even one jin.

"Then... there's no wine, no wine left, Master, tell me what to do!" Pi Yalu said with hazy eyes.

"Easy!"

Wei Youqing finally bared her fangs, laughing triumphantly as she said: "According to what I just said, the one who loses must take off a piece of clothing!"

"Hic—and, and the first person to finish taking them off is the loser; the loser must unconditionally accept one, one request from the winner of the game!"

Although Wei Youqing's eyes were full of drunkenness.

Her consciousness was incomparably clear.

She secretly used a little Cultivation Points to suppress the rising intoxication.

This wine was too strong!

If she didn't use her Cultivation Points, she feared she would have already fallen into a deep sleep.

"Ah?"

Hearing Wei Youqing's words, Pi Yalu immediately began to act spoiled with dissatisfaction, pushing against Wei Youqing's arm and leaning into her embrace, protesting: "Master~ you are making things difficult for me. I—I am like a sister to Brother Ning; what would it look like to perform such a punishment~"

"So you want to go back on your word? You don't even dare to take this small bet; it seems your accumulation of talent isn't much after all~" Wei Youqing deliberately provoked Pi Yalu.

Sure enough, hearing this, Pi Yalu, who was already in a drunken state, immediately became dissatisfied.

"Hmph, I'll take it off then! It's no big deal. Master, you'd better be careful; this Disciple won't hold back. If you finish taking yours off first and Brother Ning sees everything, don't come crying to me and blame your Disciple after you sober up!"

Pi Yalu raised her head with naive charm and directly reached out with her slender fingers to begin unbuttoning.

Her pretty, drunken face was filled with intense defiance.

Wei Youqing thought to herself, never mind seeing it, she had already been slept with, so what did it matter!

It was this little girl who was still being kept in the dark, falling for the trap after just a few words without even knowing it; who knew who would be the one crying after sobering up.

Wei Youqing thought triumphantly in her heart.

With a few bowls of wine down, the two completely let go of themselves, no longer bound by the previous etiquette.

With this abandonment of restraint, the Master and Disciple constantly rubbed against each other, naturally providing infinite eye-pleasing scenery for Ning Mu, who was leaning on the couch opposite, letting him enjoy it.

(End of chapter)