69: The reward my disciple deserves

“Since I agreed, I naturally won’t go back on my word.”

Su Lin said faintly, “You three, go back for now and observe the situation.”

Gu Qiuyue smiled slightly, “As Revered Master commands.”

Before the three could respond, Ye You’s face instantly bloomed with a smile. She tightened her arms and said to the front, “Junior Sisters, rest assured, Revered Master will be perfectly safe in my Myriad Demon Forest; not a single hair will be missing.”

Her words carried undisguised pride.

Before she finished speaking, she, carrying Su Lin, transformed into a streak of light and instantly vanished into the sky, leaving behind the three with varied expressions.

The streak of light cut through the sky, moving at extreme speed.

As if fearing Su Lin couldn’t withstand the swift flight, Ye You’s Spiritual Qi formed a stable protective barrier around Su Lin, isolating him from the strong winds caused by the high-speed movement.

She held Su Lin in her embrace, her chin resting lightly on his shoulder.

“We’ll be there soon. In my territory, I won’t let anyone harm you.”

“You don’t need to bother Cultivating anymore or face those enemies.”

Ye You’s voice paused, “Just leave everything to your disciple. This time, I will protect you.”

“Youer.”

“Your disciple is here.”

“A sword, if it remains sheathed for too long, will rust.

A person, if they stop advancing, what difference is there from a stubborn rock?” Su Lin asked faintly.

“Then let it rust.”

Her answer was resolute.

“Only stubborn rocks are eternal. As long as Revered Master can always be by my side, even if it’s a stubborn rock, it’s still your disciple’s most precious treasure.”

“I don’t want a Revered Master who shakes the heavens, nor a Supreme who saves all beings. I only want you.”

Her voice lowered, “A living Revered Master, one I can hold in my arms.”

The streak of light landed, and Su Lin and Ye You appeared in a valley surrounded by dense fog.

The Spiritual Qi here was extremely rich.

In the center of the valley was a flat area, with several bamboo buildings built nearby.

Before Ye You could release him, four women walked out of the bamboo buildings. They quickly stepped forward and bowed to Ye You.

“Revered Master.”

Su Lin glanced at them.

These four women were all dressed in simple attire, with fluffy cat ears on their heads.

He could perceive that these four transformed Cat Yao all had a cultivation of the Nascent Soul Stage.

Transformed Yao Beasts of the Nascent Soul Stage were merely maids here.

Ye You seemed to notice Su Lin’s gaze. She followed his line of sight, then chuckled softly, whispering in his ear, “What’s wrong, Revered Master? Taken a fancy to my little cats?”

She stroked the head of one of them, “As the Lord of these Myriad Demons, isn’t it strange for me to keep a few transformed cats as maids?”

“It shouldn’t be strange…”

Su Lin responded faintly, “It’s just a bit extravagant to use Nascent Soul Stage Yao Beasts to serve tea and pour water.”

“Extravagant? I’m still worried they might be clumsy and not do things well.”

The leading Cat Girl lowered her head and asked, “Revered Master, the Spiritual Spring is ready.”

Ye You acknowledged with a sound, as a response.

Her arms still hadn’t released Su Lin.

As soon as Ye You finished speaking, the gazes of the four Cat Girl maids were drawn to Su Lin as if by a magnet, firmly fixed on him.

Their originally submissive, lowered heads unconsciously lifted.

Their clear cat pupils widened slightly, their noses twitched gently, and their ears moved uncontrollably.

They seemed to be capturing a certain intoxicating aura in the air.

That was the [Myriad Demon Affinity] originating from within Su Lin.

For the Yao Race, it had a fatal attraction.

At first, they restrained themselves, their bodies leaning slightly forward.

But very quickly, the silver-haired Cat Girl leading them couldn’t hold back any longer, a purr escaping her throat.

She instinctively took a small step forward, her fluffy head tentatively rubbing the back of Su Lin’s hand, which hung at his side.

At this, the other three Cat Girls could no longer suppress themselves and cautiously gathered around.

Ye You saw all of this, her eyes narrowing slightly, but she did not get angry.

She watched as the Cat Girls almost pressed against Su Lin before she slowly spoke.

“That’s enough.”

The four Cat Girls instantly froze, waking up, and hurriedly retreated a few steps, prostrating themselves on the ground, realizing their earlier lapse in composure.

“What are you afraid of?” Ye You chuckled softly, looking at Su Lin.

“These few, I picked them up as stray cats at the foot of the mountain before. I found them somewhat interesting, so I brought them back.

Unexpectedly, they had some Cultivation talent and transformed, so I kept them by my side to do odd jobs.”

“It seems they like you very much.”

“That’s good. If Revered Master feels bored, having them accompany you to relieve boredom is also good.

Her words paused slightly, “However, it’s only for relieving boredom.”

“Go watch the Spiritual Spring. If the water gets cold, heat it up,” she ordered without looking back.

“Yes, Revered Master.” The four Cat Girls respectfully responded. After getting up, their gazes still couldn’t help but cling to Su Lin’s back, only leaving with frequent backward glances after the two disappeared behind the door.

The light inside the bamboo building was soft, and a faint, fresh scent of plants permeated the air.

Su Lin’s gaze swept over the furnishings in the room, his footsteps pausing slightly.

The arrangement here did not resemble the dwelling of a decisive Yao Race Lord.

There were no luxurious decorations; instead, everywhere exuded a sense of life that was familiar to the bone.

The placement of the bamboo table, the angle of the reclining chair by the window, and even the style of the tea set on the table were all identical to his former residence.

“Revered Master, do you still like it here?”

Su Lin did not answer, only asked, “Did you do this?”

“Your disciple did it.”

Ye You’s answer carried a hint of imperceptible joy, “For a hundred years, whenever your disciple had time, I would come here to add things.

Every bamboo, every stone here, your disciple personally arranged according to the memories I have.

“I thought that if one day you could return, wouldn’t you be able to come back to the most familiar place?”

“I’m so happy! You really came back!”

Ye You pressed her cheek against Su Lin’s back, her arms wrapped tightly around Su Lin’s chest.

“Revered Master must be tired from the journey.”

Ye You suddenly changed the subject, bringing her nose close to Su Lin’s neck and sniffing gently.

“How about we wash away the other undesirable scents?”

Before she finished speaking, she half-carried Su Lin and walked towards the hot spring behind the bamboo building.

It was a natural Spiritual Spring, surrounded by dense bamboo groves, with mist rising and Immortal Qi swirling, completely isolating this place from the outside world.

“Does your disciple need to help?” Ye You’s voice sounded in his ear.

“If you are willing, I, your Revered Master, will naturally not refuse.”

“Revered Master…” She unconsciously tightened her arms, “You… are you serious?”

However, after the surge of ecstasy, she looked at Su Lin’s Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, feeling the still unstable Spiritual Qi fluctuations within him, and shook her head.

“Not yet, Revered Master’s body is too weak now.

However…”

“I can change the way I receive a little… reward that your disciple deserves.”