Volume 1 Chapter 36 Then I Shall Impose Upon You

"Dongfang Jue." Ye Qinghan had hoped it would be Cheng Liang; on the contrary, this Dongfang Jue was the most troublesome of all!

"What is she doing here?"

"I am not sure, Master. I noticed she didn't seem to have discovered the Lingxian Palace; she has been waiting for quite some time in the courtyard where you used to reside."

[Hmm... If it were someone else coming to demand an explanation, it wouldn't matter much. But since it’s Dongfang Jue, she cannot be killed yet. I will need the help of her father, the King, for the matters regarding the Northern Territory Demon Capital later on...]

[Besides, Dongfang Jue still has great utility. When dealing with the enemies from beyond the heavens, her family’s heirloom immortal artifact will be needed. If I kill her now, the future might change for the worse.]

Ye Qinghan had originally intended to ask her Master to leave her outside; this annoying girl simply couldn't handle losing, and since she couldn't beat her, she was pestering her relentlessly!

But upon hearing her Master’s inner thoughts, her pupils contracted, and her heart trembled violently!

Master knows about the Northern Territory!

Could it be that Master knows who killed my mother back then?

No! Master must know!

"Is she here to seek revenge?" Su Cheng asked tentatively.

"My disciple did indeed clash with her in the secret realm, but I did not take her life." Ye Qinghan spoke the truth, wanting to see her Master’s reaction.

Although Ye Qinghan knew her Master would definitely help her take revenge, she... didn't want to wait even a moment longer!

But if she acted on her own, would it affect her Master?

Ye Qinghan wanted revenge, but she did not want her Master to bear the consequences of interfering with destiny...

[Since that's the case, wouldn't it be better not to see her? Or would it be better to help Qinghan clear up the misunderstanding?]

[If I don't see her, with that girl Dongfang Jue's personality, she likely won't let it go. She would definitely try every way to find the Lingxian Palace, and who knows, things might escalate.]

[It is better to clear up the misunderstanding. It will also be easier to explain to Dongfang Shuo when we meet.]

"Come with me to see her."

Su Cheng led Ye Qinghan outside the palace, where they found Dongfang Jue hugging her black iron spear, already asleep leaning against the courtyard fence.

With Su Cheng's earlier setup in mind, Ye Qinghan, who had wanted to kick her awake, suppressed her temper and tapped her instead.

Dongfang Jue opened her eyes slowly, and upon seeing Ye Qinghan, she stood up quickly with great vigilance.

"Miss Dongfang, why are you sleeping here?"

Su Cheng spoke with a kindly expression, appearing entirely harmless.

"Sect Master Su, I came to find Ye Qinghan. But seeing that you weren't here, I just waited."

Ye Qinghan was speechless. Is this person trying to court death?

Can't she see the gap between her and me?

"You are no match for me; why bother?"

"I am not here to fight; I am here to hang out with you. Well... I suppose you could call it a visit."

"My Master and I are both very busy; we don't have time to play with you."

"I won't disturb you. You can carry on with your work."

Ye Qinghan felt something was off. This Dongfang Jue was smiling, but it was clear she was up to no good!

Ye Qinghan turned to look at her Master; this wasn't something she could decide on her own.

[Qinghan, how much do you dislike her? You've practically written the word 'dislike' on your face! Still, it’s quite amusing.]

Hearing her Master’s teasing voice in her heart, Ye Qinghan just let out a secret huff.

At this moment, the gazes of the two stunning beauties were both fixed on Su Cheng—one seeming very eager to be a guest at Lingxian Palace, the other looking like she wanted to slaughter the guest...

[This is hard to refuse. After all, one does not hit a smiling person. Let’s see what she wants.]

[I will meet force with force and water with earth!]

"Qinghan, guests are to be treated with respect. As the head disciple of Lingxian Palace, how can you lose your manners?"

"Yes, Master!" Ye Qinghan gritted her teeth, wishing she could push Dongfang Jue into the nearby well to drown!

Dongfang Jue smiled and quickly bowed. "Then I shall intrude."

Ye Qinghan thought to herself, You are intruding on purpose!

Despite her displeasure, since Su Cheng had spoken, Ye Qinghan had no choice but to lead the way.

Dongfang Jue was stunned as she watched them walk toward the forest.

"Sect Master Su, where are we going?"

No sooner had she spoken than the dense forest vanished in the blink of an eye, replaced by a massive and magnificent complex of palaces!

With black foundations and gold-leaf lettering, the words "Lingxian Palace" hung high above the entrance.

What?

Her father, the Human Emperor, had never lived in a palace as grand as this!

Lingxian Palace... it really is an immortal palace!

Ye Qinghan, didn't you say your Master was destitute? Is this destitute? Isn't your Master supposed to be free of worldly desires and dislike luxury?

The moment she crossed the threshold, she felt the rich spiritual energy in the courtyard. It truly was the dwelling of an immortal!

"Qinghan, you two chat. I am going to brew some tea."

"Master, let me do it."

Dongfang Jue was stunned. Why don't you two chat and let Jue'er brew the tea?

Su Cheng, have you been kidnapped by this Ye Qinghan?

"I am going to brew some tea"—she recognized all five words, but why did they make no sense when put together?

Dongfang Jue looked left and right. There were many items in the courtyard, especially the training dummy, which caught her eye; it was covered in sword marks.

Beyond that, countless halls surrounded the courtyard, and there was even a tall tower in the back!

Guided by Su Cheng, Dongfang Jue sat down in the courtyard. "Sect Master Su, this Lingxian Palace is truly magnificent. Jue'er has lived in luxury since childhood and thought she had seen the world, but today I am truly enlightened."

"Miss Dongfang is too kind. In fact, the courtyard where you rested just now was my original dwelling."

"However, given that Qinghan is a lady, it was inconvenient for us to share such humble quarters, so I used a bit of immortal magic."

Ye Qinghan sat down beside her Master with a smile, her jade hands gently holding a teacup to serve her Master. "Master, please have some tea."

However, when it came to Dongfang Jue, she just casually tossed a teacup over; Ye Qinghan couldn't be bothered to serve her.

Dongfang Jue only just noticed that, at some point, Ye Qinghan had changed her attire.

Compared to the long dress she wore outside the palace earlier, her current outfit was slightly more relaxed, yet it didn't seem intentional.

She picked up the teacup and poured herself a drink, feeling a bit panicked now...

She had thought that her status as a princess would give the other party some reservations, but it now seemed that this princess was not worth much in Su Cheng's eyes...

"May I ask, Miss Dongfang, what is the purpose of your visit?"

Dongfang Jue paused, then blurted out a lie: "The news of Sect Master Su severing three great mountains with a single sword has spread far and wide. Jue'er is here to convey a message of goodwill."

As for whose goodwill she was conveying, she wouldn't say.

As for whether she was actually there to be friendly, she was making it up.

"I am an old acquaintance of General Dongfang; we were like brothers back then. Why would there be a need for formal goodwill? Could it be that he has already forgotten me?"

What? Dongfang Jue was dumbfounded.

Su Cheng knows my father? Then this is a disaster! I’ve probably caused big trouble!

If this Su Cheng is petty, won't he take it out on my father?

"In my early years, I traveled the world to practice medicine. At that time, he was still the Prince of the North. When his army was struck by an epidemic, I happened to be nearby and provided a cure, which is how we met."

"Sect Master Su, I am sure my father would never forget you. It is likely that the ministers in the court do not know you and failed to clarify your identity, which led to this misunderstanding."

At this moment, hearing the title "Prince of the North," ripples stirred in Ye Qinghan's heart. Could it be?

"Hehe, I suppose that is likely the case. You were born in the military camp back then, and your father even asked me to name you."