Chapter 301 Master, You! (Fourth Update)

Yue Hongling rushed toward Lu Ye.

Lu Ye hesitated, feeling extremely resistant. Although he had held her many times in his past life—both clothed and unclothed—this time, he truly didn’t want to embrace her.

Then again, he had promised Shen Xitong to play along, hadn’t he?

Lu Ye didn’t open his arms, but he didn’t dodge either.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him.

Yue Hongling stopped in her tracks.

"What’s wrong?"

Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, confused.

Shen Xitong scratched her head, equally baffled—her body had inexplicably moved here on its own.

"Uh, it’s nothing."

Shen Xitong gave an awkward smile, but her beauty was so overwhelming that even an awkward smile was enough to captivate anyone.

Yue Hongling suddenly laughed. Though Shen Xitong was the woman she despised the most—more than Jiang Die, more than Yin Qingcheng—no matter what, Lu Ye had just forgiven them. They absolutely couldn’t cause any more trouble now.

"I understand, little sister. You’ve come to think of senior brother as your own. That’s understandable. After all, ever since rebirth, you’ve had him all to yourself. Now that we’ve returned, it’s natural to feel a bit jealous. I was the same once."

"But senior brother’s talent is peerless, his cultivation unrivaled. You must have experienced it—no one can endure his overwhelming prowess alone. No matter how unwilling you are, you’ll need more women to accompany him. You’ll get used to it in time," Yue Hongling said softly.

Shen Xitong ???

Huh? What is she talking about?

What prowess?

Shen Xitong hurriedly shook her head and stepped aside. She didn’t understand, she didn’t understand at all.

This system absolutely refuses to endure any so-called "peerless prowess" from this damn host!

Lu Ye also gave Shen Xitong a strange look.

Weird.

"No need for hugs. Master, come here. Let me check if your Chaos Venom needs attention," Lu Ye said.

Bai Qiulan flew over, still feeling somewhat dazed.

Wait, just like that? He forgave them?

No warning, no hesitation—just like that, appearing in my...

"Right now, the Chaos Venom isn’t causing me too much trouble. On one hand, the two Lunar Marrow Worms are absorbing a large amount of Lunar Power, reducing the Chaos Venom. On the other hand, thanks to the Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual that Shen Xitong gave to Hong Ling, with her help, the Chaos Venom isn’t an immediate issue."

Hearing this, Bai Qiulan began to believe that Lu Ye might not actually want their lives.

If he had wanted them dead, the Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual wouldn’t have appeared. Without this technique, she would have died long ago.

"Extend your hand."

Lu Ye's voice carried a domineering tone.

Yet it was precisely this domineering quality that sent Bai Qiulan's heart fluttering.

She adored Lu Ye's dominance.

Only when he was this forceful could she truly let go, her voice and movements growing unrestrained and bold.

Bai Qiulan obediently stretched out her hand.

Lu Ye grasped her wrist, sensing carefully. As expected, only a trace amount of Chaos Venom remained in Bai Qiulan's body—likely remnants from her tribulation breakthrough that Yue Hongling hadn't yet absorbed.

"Activate the *Taiyin Transformation Scripture*," Lu Ye instructed.

Bai Qiulan hastily complied, circulating the *Taiyin Transformation Scripture*.

The Chaos Venom transformed into mist, which usually lingered stubbornly within her. But this time, it vanished in an instant.

So smooth.

No pain, no resistance—everything flowed effortlessly.

Far more effective than *Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual*.

"Not bad. Your energy is stable. If you cultivate like this, reaching the Emperor realm should be easier than in your past life. You might even have a shot at the Celestial Lord realm," Lu Ye remarked.

Bai Qiulan nodded lightly, her heart brimming with joy.

"Hong Ling, let me check yours," Lu Ye said.

Bai Qiulan tensed immediately. "Hong Ling's aptitude is lacking, so her cultivation has been extremely difficult. To catch up to you, she recklessly used *Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual* against my warnings. Now, she’s likely riddled with injuries."

"It's fine. I'm here."

Lu Ye's calm words alone were enough to settle both Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling.

Yet while Yue Hongling felt utterly at ease, Bai Qiulan's heart sank to the depths.

Lu Ye clasped Yue Hongling's wrist, and soon, his brows furrowed tightly.

Only one word could describe Yue Hongling's condition:

Chaos.

Chaotic true essence.

Chaotic Dao.

Chaotic soul.

Everything was in disarray.

Yue Hongling was effectively ruined.

To have reduced her to such a state... Master, oh Master, your cruelty far surpasses what I imagined.

His true essence lightly brushed over Yue Hongling's soul.

Yue Hongling suddenly struggled, trying to break free from Lu Ye's grip.

But Lu Ye's hand was like an iron shackle, tightly gripping her wrist.

Bai Qiulan's heart was in her throat at this moment.

Don't find out!

Don't find out!

Please don't find out!

Bai Qiulan couldn't imagine what would happen if Lu Ye discovered she had used the Nine Larceny Soul Art on Yue Hongling.

Not only would Lu Ye's forgiveness vanish like a bubble, she wouldn't even know how to face anyone else.

The Nine Larceny Soul Art could only remain a deadly secret between her and Yue Hongling.

Suddenly, Bai Qiulan's eyes widened.

Because Lu Ye's true essence, having sensed the issue with Yue Hongling's soul, had initially passed over it but now returned.

Lu Ye's eyes widened in shock. He seemed to have discovered something, his expression filled with disbelief as he stared at Bai Qiulan.

"Nine Larceny Soul Art? Master, you—!"