novelraw Chapter 49 Can You Handle It, Old Servant Don’t Disappoint Me
Chapter 49 Can You Handle It, Old Servant Don’t Disappoint Me
Chapter 49: Can You Handle It, Old Servant? Don't Disappoint Me
"..." A bead of cold sweat slid down Su Mei's forehead as she stubbornly retorted, "What inner demon? I'm not jealous of her at all!"
What is an inner demon? It is when a person harbors an obsession too deeply, or when something blocks their heart, preventing them from letting go for a long time. In such cases, they are highly likely to develop an inner demon.
Once plagued by an inner demon, whether that person is a waste or a genius, their path of cultivation can basically be considered at an end—unless they can overcome the inner demon and once again bask in the warm sunlight. But among the countless cultivators in the world afflicted by inner demons, how many ultimately manage to overcome them?
"Whether it is or isn't, you know better than This Senior."
"Everyone has a naive and immature period. The key lies in how far one travels on the path of growth. If one becomes trapped midway because of some event..."
"Then your journey toward maturity will be infinitely prolonged, and you might even perish halfway."
"If it comes to that, it's simply not worth it."
"Everyone is unique; there's no need to deliberately compare or compete with others. You think Captain Zhuo is more outstanding than you, that everyone likes to gather around her. That's only because you haven't seen anyone more outstanding than her."
"It's just that she happens to be around you, so you use her as a benchmark for comparison."
"Just like your junior sisters—aren't you more outstanding than them?"
"Captain Su, if you truly want to prove yourself more outstanding than Captain Zhuo, what you should do is strive to improve yourself, let your own light outshine hers, rather than slandering her, denying her, or even trying to take everything from her."
Han Lie's tone was calm, but each word struck Su Mei's ears like thunder. She lowered her eyelashes and fell into silence. Even the pair of fluffy fox ears on her head drooped down.
Han Lie's words were like the sacred chants of a sage or the blazing midday sun, illuminating the darkness in her heart.
An unknown amount of time passed. The fog in Su Mei's eyes cleared away, as if she had suddenly awakened.
"Get up, come with me!"
Without any further words, Su Mei grabbed Han Lie's hand and pulled him outside.
"Captain Su, where are you taking This Senior?"
Su Mei didn't answer, just forcefully dragged him out. It was already late at night, and there were hardly any people left at the White Tiger Squad office. That's why Su Mei dared to boldly hold Han Lie's hand like this.
Han Lie didn't resist either; besides resistance being futile, he could also guess that Su Mei had likely been persuaded by his words.
Half an hour later.
Han Lie followed Su Mei to her residence. Entering her boudoir, Su Mei flung Han Lie onto the bed and then slammed the door shut heavily.
"Hehe, were you scared just now? Thinking I was going to throw you into the Self-Cultivation Self-Immolation Tower?"
"..." Han Lie remained silent.
Actually, he hadn't thought that at all. If Su Mei really intended to throw him into the Self-Cultivation Self-Immolation Tower, she would have done so the first time she caught him at the small wooden hut instead of bringing him back to the interrogation room at the White Tiger Squad office.
"Alright, I won't scare you anymore."
Su Mei continued, "Actually, what you said earlier was very right. What I should do is improve myself, not vie for favor or be jealous of Senior Sister Zhuo."
"Though I don't know why, deep down I feel that even though you're a bit old for a little old man, there's a unique elderly charm about you that really attracts me."
"So, to repay you for your guidance, I'll reluctantly let you engage in Dual Cultivation with me once."
"You're not unwilling, are you?"
Han Lie chuckled lightly. "My intuition tells me I don't seem to have room for refusal."
Who could refuse a fresh and lovely fox-girl? Han Lie asked himself; at least he couldn't refuse. Moreover, he indeed hadn't engaged in Dual Cultivation with a fox-girl before; perhaps this would be a completely new experience.
"Hmph hmph, it's good that you know what's good for you!"
Immediately after, Su Mei climbed on top of him; as her collar drooped, the snowy white expanse of her chest invited endless fantasies. Staring directly at Han Lie's face so close to hers, she teased provocatively, "I say, can you handle it, old servant? This is my first time Dual Cultivating; don't disappoint me."
Hearing this, Han Lie was amused. "Captain Su worries too much. This Senior is more concerned that you might not be able to withstand it."
"Really?" Su Mei raised an eyebrow skeptically.
"Afterward, if Captain Su has any dissatisfaction with This Senior's performance, This Senior will accept whatever punishment you decide."
Han Lie spoke with full confidence and assurance. What a joke! In terms of cultivation level, Han Lie might be inferior to Su Mei. But questioning his capability in that aspect when he possesses the Pure Yang Sacred Body—that's truly looking down on him!
As a fox-person, Su Mei's desires might be stronger than Zhuo Hongyi's. But before the Pure Yang Sacred Body, all beings are equal.
"That's what you said~ If you can't satisfy me, just wait for my punishment~"
Then Su Mei first removed Han Lie's clothes before undressing herself. When Su Mei revealed herself completely, Han Lie took a deep breath. This Captain Su Mei of the White Tiger Squad really lived up to her squad's name...
Su Mei's pretty face flushed slightly as she shyly said, "Um... this is my first time Dual Cultivating; I'm not very good at it... Do we... start directly?"
"Since you don't know how about it all works out, then let me take charge instead, okay?"
Han Lie found himself somewhat amused by this turnabout since earlier he had assumed, based on behavior alone, that she must have been experienced. But now he saw clearly: she was still untouched paper indeed!
"Mmm... okay."
Su Mei lay down compliantly without protestation, whereupon Han Lie flipped over atop her, tightly kissing those luscious crimson lips belonging solely now unto himself alone...
For engaging within such matters, starting directly isn’t impossible per se, yet doing so would feel akin to eating dumplings without dipping sauce—something always feels missing somehow. Thus, according to experienced individuals like Han Lie, foreplay and teasing parts remain essential prior to commencing the actual act itself...
Upon having those red lips seized by Han Lie’s own mouth, the contact sent an electric shock through her entire body, causing her delicate frame to tremble violently while her breathing grew slightly rapid soon after... Not long passed before her fox-person nature unleashed itself, gradually becoming proactive and skilled...
Approximately half an hour later, the great battle erupted, imminent...
Once commenced, Han Lie’s internal Yin Yang Demonic Art began operating, greedily absorbing yin energy emanating from Su Mei, then via the Pure Yang Sacred Body’s yin-yang harmonization, finally converging into his dantian’s foundational dao base... Han Lie’s aura likewise climbed steadily higher, step-by-step...
Though not comparable to Han Lie, yet under the nourishment of the Pure Yang Sacred Body, Su Mei could clearly perceive her own cultivation actually rising at a visibly fast speed!
At that moment, Su Mei finally understood why Senior Sister Zhuo managed to break through to the Golden Core mid-stage within such a short timeframe... The path of Dual Cultivation elevates both flesh and soul simultaneously while also increasing cultivation level!
Discovering a new continent, Su Mei grew increasingly frenzied...
Three days and nights of arduous warfare ensued between Han Lie and Su Mei, totaling three hundred rounds fought out fiercely...
Despite possessing innate fox-person enhancements, Su Mei ultimately succumbed under Han Lie’s fierce onslaught in defeat...
"You little old man... previously underestimated indeed too..."
At the bedside, Su Mei half-reclined within Han Lie’s embrace, her delicate form still trembling incessantly... Her face, flushed crimson like burning clouds and drenched in fragrant sweat, bore an expression full of satisfaction and disbelief alike... A few more rounds undoubtedly would have broken her beyond repair! Yet somehow, these past three days of warfare nearly constituted the happiest period ever experienced throughout her entire life thus far, thanks largely due to Han Lie’s valiant performance allowing profound comprehension regarding pleasures inherent within Dual Cultivation itself...
"Seems then punishment unnecessary."
Han Lie played with Su Mei’s fox ears and smilingly remarked. Truthfully speaking, compared to Zhuo Hongyi, being a fox-person indeed offered a distinct flavor—especially the fluffy tail served an additional seasoning role enhancing the experience further still...
"Mhm-hm... your performance exceeded expectations, therefore exempt from punishment!"
"Then..." Han Lie lifted Su Mei, seating her upon his own lap, and mischievously grinning, asked, "Captain Su, please answer a question; otherwise, This Senior shall punish you instead."
"Ah? No, no! Really can’t take anymore!" Su Mei panicked, begging repeatedly. "You want to ask about Senior Sister Zhuo, right? I'll tell you everything!"
"She was merely dispatched by Master to handle disturbances caused by the Sun Moon Sect at the sect’s Number Nine mine; she'll probably return soon enough!"
"Is that so?" Han Lie slightly frowned.
Unsurprisingly, behind the scenes, it was likely Saintess Bai Ling stirring trouble again. Given the timing coincidence between Zhuo Hongyi's departure followed immediately by his own capture attempt, it was surely orchestrated by Bai Ling—otherwise, he wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death!
However, she likely never anticipated that the plan using Su Mei against himself not only failed but backfired, resulting in Su Mei falling under the allure of the Pure Yang Sacred Body instead.
Thereby concluding roughly the conclusion drawn therefrom indicating an unwillingness to risk personal involvement, preferring to utilize her status, position, and power as the Heavenly Void Sect Saintess to manipulate others to act as proxy attacks. Making the situation even trickier to handle overall since it was impossible to predict the strength of the next opponent sent under the guise of Saintess authority, leaving him constantly vulnerable to unpredictable assaults potentially arising anytime, anywhere...
Logically speaking, given her age, she shouldn’t possess such cunning scheming abilities unless guided secretly by an expert behind the scenes—though merely speculation. It was possible she was naturally gifted, possessing formidable intellect and strategy—an equally plausible scenario.
Nonetheless, seeing his furrowed brow, Su Mei displeasedly asked, "What's wrong? You seem to care deeply about Senior Sister Zhuo?"