Chapter 48: Just Consider It Compensation for Your Longing for Your Master!

"Don't you dare make a sound!"

Liu Qingmei hurriedly covered Ning Mu's mouth, terrified of being heard from outside.

Ning Mu withdrew his voice at the opportune moment.

This woman, so tender and alluring to the bone, was simply too overbearing!

She had bitten down until her teeth sank into his flesh, yet she wouldn't even allow him to cry out? And after Liu Qingmei glared at him with grievance, as if still feeling indignant, she bit down again!

The grievance was truly impossible to dispel! "Hiss..."

Ning Mu bared his teeth and gasped in cold air!

A moment later.

Seemingly having finally vented all the grievance and resentment in her heart, Liu Qingmei loosened her bite, straightened her waist, and lifted her head, her peach-blossom eyes gazing at Ning Mu with a deep, lingering look.

She did not know why she had suddenly bitten him.

It was as if in that instant, her mind was filled with loathing, but it wasn't the kind of rift between enemies, but rather a sense of annoyance between friends.

"Did I bite you hard?"

A flash of heartache crossed her eyes, and Liu Qingmei's tone carried the flavor of a young woman acting like a spoiled child.

Big sister, you bit into my flesh, you tell me if it hurts? But at this moment, even if it hurt more, he couldn't say it hurt.

Ning Mu endured the pain, revealed a smile, and said, "It doesn't hurt, Master."

"Master, you haven't been here these days, your disciple has missed you so much!"

Ning Mu reached out and wrapped his arms around Liu Qingmei's slender, soft waist.

"How could it not hurt... Master missed you too!"

Liu Qingmei pouted her little lips slightly, the heartache in her eyes deepening, though it was mostly the longing after a long separation.

Looking at Ning Mu's eyes, which were filled with longing, Liu Qingmei felt indescribably happy in her heart.

This increasingly outrageous relationship certainly made her feel a terrifying crisis, one that was eroding her solid defenses step by step.

But for some reason.

Above this crisis, she felt an even stronger sense of happiness, one that transcended the crisis itself.

This was an experience she had never had before.

In her thirty-eight years of life, every day had been a repetition of the same things.

Although she was a noble Grandmaster, for the sake of the reputation of the Ye and Liu families, she could only restrain the restless desires in her heart and quietly be a Manor Mistress who managed the household and raised the children!

But she...

Was actually just like those wandering swordswomen in the pugilistic world, longing to roam the world and travel across the land! Looking forward to having a good man by her side during such a journey!

Instead of staying in these deep, storied chambers, spending her days clearing ledgers and worrying about the daily food and lodging of hundreds or thousands of people.

She did not want to do these trivial tasks.

But ever since she had this system and had Ning Mu as a disciple, she discovered that a ray of light seemed to have shone into her depressed life.

"Close your eyes!"

Liu Qingmei's face was charming, and a flash of shyness crossed her eyes.

Ning Mu closed his eyes as instructed.

In the silent room, there was only the steaming heat behind the screen and the breeze passing through the window.

No one was there to disturb them.

The breeze drifted, carrying with it the scent of human life, floating in through the window, bringing with it the birdsong and floral fragrance from outside, blowing in the full, vibrant vitality of spring.

"Hoo... don't!"

At the final moment, Liu Qingmei grabbed Ning Mu's hand, her water-like, gentle peach-blossom eyes mixed with a trace of pleading.

"Xiao Mu, it is not that Master is unwilling, but... if we go any further, we will truly cross the line!"

Liu Qingmei explained in a soft voice.

Ripples of apology rose in her beautiful eyes.

It was as if she were afraid that Ning Mu would be angry because of her refusal.

"Alright, this disciple understands!"

Ning Mu nodded, not discouraged.

Many things cannot be accomplished in one move!

"Xiao Mu, there is something Master wants to entrust to you."

At this moment, Liu Qingmei hesitated for a moment, looked into Ning Mu's eyes, and spoke slowly. Her gaze carried a hint of questioning and probing.

It seemed she wanted to see how Ning Mu would react.

"Whatever Master commands, please instruct me." Ning Mu's expression remained as usual, and he answered respectfully.

The master and disciple were wrapped in each other's arms, yet each harbored their own thoughts.

"Hmm... it's like this, last time we went to Yonghang, didn't we take Hua Man Ge as an asset? I haven't informed the Ye Family about this yet, but since there are no people of our own over there, I was thinking of letting you go there to take charge of Hua Man Ge."

Liu Qingmei stared at Ning Mu, and seeing his expression remain as usual, she felt a little relieved, though for some reason she also felt a bit disappointed.

After probing him several times.

She could already be certain that the system, which was like an Outer Realm Heavenly Demon, had nothing to do with Ning Mu.

He was merely the lucky one chosen by the system from among billions of living beings.

Sigh...

But why, why did it have to be him? "Only the two of us know about this for now, do not spread it to others," Liu Qingmei added, instructing him again.

"You want me to go manage a brothel?" Ning Mu looked at Liu Qingmei, feigning surprise.

Liu Qingmei's pretty face could not help but flush red.

Yet she still nodded and said, "Although you are a Deacon, as your Master, I must earnestly warn you: do not get involved with those loose women, do you understand?"

Liu Qingmei's voice trembled slightly.

Saying such things to her own Disciple made her, a woman over thirty, truly feel ashamed.

But this kid was not honest at all.

If he couldn't restrain himself and associated with those courtesans, catching some disease, wouldn't the loss outweigh the gain? Therefore, as his Master, no matter how embarrassed she felt, she had to issue a warning.

"Mm... this Disciple understands." Ning Mu nodded.

He wasn't stupid.

Appreciation was enough; how could he truly indulge in such things?

"You must really take it to heart, and not just brush me off!"

Liu Qingmei did not quite trust Ning Mu; her eyes filled with suspicion as she urged him once more.

"Rest assured, with a great beauty like Master here, how could I possibly look at those loose women?"

Ning Mu smiled, then leaned in and stole a kiss on Liu Qingmei's face.

"... You brat!"

Liu Qingmei's face turned red instantly; she touched her cheek, pried Ning Mu's hands away, and broke free from his embrace.

"I am a bit tired, I will go bathe first; you sit for a while."

Having said that.

Liu Qingmei turned, nodded, and walked behind the screen with her head lowered.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Two, rewarding the Host with 100 cultivation points and 20 Heroic Couple Points! The Strategy Value for the Binding Companion Ning Mu has increased by 10 points; current Strategy Value is 68 points!】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Three, rewarding the Host with 200 cultivation points and 30 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Notification: Number One Sub-System owner Liu Qingmei has completed Task Two and Task Three, feeding back task rewards to the Main System Host; you have gained 50 cultivation points and 2% Loyalty from Liu Qingmei...】

As the system notification sounded, Ning Mu glanced at Liu Qingmei's Loyalty Value.

66%!

Still 14% to go.

But at this moment, his mind was not on the system.

He sat before the Eight Immortals table and poured himself a cup of fragrant tea that Liu Xiaoya had prepared in advance.

While drinking tea, he looked through the semi-transparent screen at the infinite scenery within.

After about two quarter-hours, the swirling mist began to gradually dissipate.

Suddenly.

From the inner room came a gentle, affectionate, and melodious call, sounding like music from heaven.

The call trembled faintly.

It was mixed with a hint of intense timidity and embarrassment.

"Xiao Mu..."

(End of chapter)