Chapter 505: Hard Words Can’t Advice the Bullied Little Witch
After Li Shanyan returned, Young Master Sang’s work pressure instantly eased up a lot.
He finally had more time to spend with Little Ying, watching her belly grow rounder by the day.
Although Little Ying would occasionally throw tantrums, Young Master Sang always smiled, presenting his face to be beaten and scolded. Life at home was surprisingly harmonious and joyful.
As the date for Little Ying’s delivery approached, Young Master Sang decided to dump all his Demon Cult-related work onto Xu Yourong a month before the due date, so he could spend all day, twelve hours a day, with Little Ying.
Poor Xu Yourong and Li Shanyan ended up working overtime until midnight every day, their offices at the Demon Cult office building lit up all night, a tragic sight.
Other than that, life went on peacefully.
The only unexpected thing…
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“What!?”
Si Jingzhu’s gaze froze, her eyes wide in terror as she looked at Yan Rouwan, who was petting a cat.
“You you you you you… Say that again?”
“This is already the fifth person I’ve heard say that today.”
“B-but weren’t you just promoted to the Crossing Tribulation Stage a little while ago?” Si Jingzhu’s voice was stammering a bit.
Yan Rouwan shrugged, petting the cat. “I don’t know why, but I just naturally broke through.”
“I didn’t expect it to be so easy to advance to the Greater Vehicle Stage…”
Naturally?
Si Jingzhu’s brain short-circuited for a moment.
Next to her, Master Yu Xia also had nothing to say for a while, finally rolling her eyes, “Actually, sometimes, promotion to the Greater Vehicle Stage just happens naturally.”
“I once had a similar experience; after a nudge from the master, I suddenly broke through.”
“Considering how talented you are, it’s not surprising you advanced smoothly.”
Si Jingzhu stared at her, incredulous. “I haven’t read that much. Are you sure this isn’t shocking?”
Master Yu Xia went silent.
…What to do now?
Sometimes, comparing people can really get on your nerves.
After years of hard training and being subservient in the master’s household, struggling to step into the Greater Vehicle Stage, while some people casually eat hot pot and sing their way up.
Who can I complain to? I can’t just cry to the master and say I’m jealous of the lady.
But Master Yu Xia also knew.
As her former disciple, Master Yu Xia had always known that Yan Rouwan was exceptionally gifted, a rare talent in a hundred years.
Others in the Sang household had benefitted from Young Master Sang’s luck to some extent.
Only Yan Rouwan, even without Young Master Sang, would still likely reach the Crossing Tribulation Stage in a hundred years.
Now she didn’t even know if it was because of Young Master Sang, but her natural talent’s advantage was amplified, allowing her to directly step into the Greater Vehicle Stage.
One could only say, if it weren’t for Young Master Sang…
She might be the most eye-catching prodigy in the world today.
In fact, taking her as a disciple had somewhat delayed her progress.
“Well, it’s nothing to fuss about.”
Yan Rouwan seemed indifferent, waving her hand nonchalantly, “Whether I enter the Greater Vehicle Stage or not makes no difference to me.”
“After all, life goes on the same. For my current daily routine, the Greater Vehicle Stage and the Crossing Tribulation Stage are pretty much the same. It’s all about working and feeding the cat.”
And besides…
For Young Master Sang, the Greater Vehicle Stage was nothing special anymore.
Hence, Yan Rouwan had little interest in it.
Master Yu Xia and Si Jingzhu shared a bewildered glance.
“By the way, does Young Master Sang know this news?”
“I haven’t had the chance to tell him yet…” Yan Rouwan tilted her head and said softly. “He seems to be studying Daoist techniques with Li Shanyan. I didn’t want to interrupt him.”
“Probably only someone like the master would not be surprised to hear this news,” Master Yu Xia sighed lightly. “Even if the lady’s talents are exceptional, this kind of terrifying promotion speed… is still a bit shocking.”
“If this news spreads, it will probably cause quite a stir in the whole cultivation world.”
Indeed.
After all, such a genius, who advanced to the Greater Vehicle Stage solely through their own efforts without external help, would be famous in any era.
However, in today’s world, most people still focused their attention on Young Master Sang.
“Should I inform the master when he returns?”
“Ah, no need.”
Yan Rouwan said softly, “It’s not something worth interrupting him for. If I run into him when he’s free, I’ll tell him then.”
Once Yan Rouwan returned to her room, holding the cat, Si Jingzhu began to quietly talk with Master Yu Xia:
“Yan Senior Sister is acting a bit off…”
“What’s wrong?”
“Isn’t she being a bit too distant with Young Master Sang? All she thinks about is whether she might disturb him, afraid to intrude on his life, not daring to make the first move.”
Si Jingzhu pouted, “She has already broken through to the Greater Vehicle Stage, yet her relationship with Young Master Sang is still stuck in the guest phase.”
“If this goes on, what if Yan Senior Sister ascends without settling things with Young Master Sang? That would be a lifelong regret!”
Master Yu Xia sighed, looking troubled, “What… can we do to help her?”
“Even if we can’t provide much help, we should at least think of ways to create some opportunities for her.”
Si Jingzhu sighed, “I feel like Yan Senior Sister is a bit too lonely and pitiful now. Apart from Senior Sister Shi, she’s left to chat with her cat, too scared to strike up a conversation with Young Master Sang.”
“How about one of us sacrifices ourselves tonight? Let’s try pushing Young Master Sang into Yan Senior Sister’s room?”
“Just last night, that jerk wore me out. My waist hurts.” She complained softly, “Consider it a break.”
“…But isn’t that something you—”
Si Jingzhu immediately shot Master Yu Xia a fierce glare.
Master Yu Xia’s cheeks turned bright red and she whispered, “Whatever you say, Lady.”
Seeing Master Yu Xia’s blush, Si Jingzhu couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed as well.
…Ever since the last time they had a more intimate encounter, Young Master Sang had fully embraced the joy of indulging.
Since then, he hardly tormented Master Yu Xia alone anymore, often dragging her along to join in the fun.
Master Yu Xia was fine with it; she had always been surprisingly obedient, following Young Master Sang’s every command.
But Si Jingzhu’s personality was more rebellious.
There were times when she would loudly complain before it all started, filled with rage.
“Tch, looking at you exhausted after a day with Little Ying, I bet you can hardly get it up, right? Pathetic, pathetic~”
…And then once it started, they’d be begging for mercy while pinned to the bed.
“Uwa, I was wrong! Don’t be so rough! Uu, help me, Aunt Yu, uu…”
“I was wrong! I’ll never say you aren’t capable again, okay? Don’t get rough, uu, my waist hurts, I’m going to die…”
Just the thought of those scenes made Si Jingzhu cough lightly and murmur, “No way.”
“We need to quickly bring Yan Senior Sister into the fold to share the pressure.”
