Chapter 26: If You Don’t Believe Me, See for Yourself

Ye Shu: "…"

He was speechless. Is this what women are really like?

Trying to figure out what a woman is thinking is harder than cultivating to immortality.

After all that guessing, and she just tells him she likes them all?

For a moment, he really wanted to flick her forehead and say, Now you guess what I'm thinking!

But when he saw Bai Rourou's radiant smile, his frustration melted away. She was genuinely adorable.

So, Senior Sister Bai is a foodie, huh? That's good to know.

Fine. When I go to the Lantern Festival, I'll bring her some snacks as a small thank-you gift.

"Junior Brother Ye, why are you asking me this?" Bai Rourou asked expectantly, her eyes bright with excitement.

She already knew the answer, but she wanted to hear it from him directly. That way, it would feel more real.

Ye Shu didn't bother hiding it and told her honestly, "When I go to the Lantern Festival, I'll bring you back some food."

"Haha, that sounds great! Senior Sister will be looking forward to it!"

Bai Rourou's smile remained as bright as ever, without the slightest hint of disappointment.

Of course, she didn't believe a word Ye Shu said.

There's no way he'd go without me.

She was convinced that when the time came, Ye Shu would come running, desperately begging her to go with him.

For now, he was just trying to act reserved and build up the surprise.

Bai Rourou smiled to herself. Yes, that must be it!

Ye Shu, however, wasn't thinking about any of this.

His mind had already shifted to a different problem—his master, Luo Jiuyan.

What does Master like?

He had been with her for years, yet he still didn't know.

Rumors claimed she enjoyed torturing people, cutting off men's parts, drinking heartily before executing enemies, and even… engaging with grotesquely ugly men.

But Ye Shu knew those were all ridiculous lies.

There was only one thing he was absolutely sure Luo Jiuyan liked—

Me.

Thinking about it made Ye Shu's face heat up.

This wasn't arrogance. The way she had treated him all these years, the care, the attention—even the recent… arrangement she agreed to for the sake of his so-called "inner demon."

It wasn't love, of course. It was just a compromise she made for her own reasons.

But still.

Ye Shu suddenly had a crazy idea.

Should I offer myself as a gift to Master?

He immediately shook his head. That's too reckless!

If she got even slightly irritated, forget about making progress—he'd be lucky to walk away alive.

What should he do?

An idea struck him.

Why not just go to Tiansha Palace and ask her directly?

At least then he wouldn't be making wild guesses.

Just as he was considering it, a voice came from outside his door.

"Junior Brother Ye! Can you help me?"

Ye Shu flinched, almost rolling off his bed in shock.

The voice belonged to none other than Senior Sister Nie Qing!

What the hell?

She had already come looking for him again?

Her tone sounded urgent, as if she was in real trouble.

Then, an idea struck Ye Shu like lightning.

Wait a second… Senior Sister Nie Qing has been with Master the longest!

If anyone knows what Luo Jiuyan likes, it's her!

Ye Shu's eyes lit up. He quickly got up and opened the door.

The moment he did, a red blur rushed into the room.

A very dangerous red blur.

For a split second, Ye Shu thought, Oh my god! A giant red rat?!

But no. It was Nie Qing, wrapped in a crimson dress, her body damp with sweat.

The fabric clung to her curves, revealing glimpses of her fair skin beneath.

Ye Shu gulped, his throat suddenly dry.

Damn… why does she have to look like this right now?

Despite the raging thoughts in his head, he kept his expression serious.

"Senior Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Nie Qing's cheeks were flushed, her breath unsteady, making her look even more intoxicating.

She hesitated for a moment, as if struggling to find the right words. But in the end, she had no choice but to say it.

"Junior Brother Ye… my inner demon is acting up again!"

Ye Shu: "…"

He blinked.

Then blinked again.

"Senior Sister, are you joking?"

He could hardly believe it.

No way. Is she serious?

That whole "inner demon" thing was just an excuse he made up!

How could she possibly be experiencing the same thing?!

Nie Qing frowned, clearly frustrated. "Why would I joke about something like this?"

"If it were something I could handle, I wouldn't be here begging for help!"

Ye Shu scratched his head. "Uh… Senior Sister, maybe you should tell Master instead? She might have a solution."

The moment he said that, Nie Qing glared at him.

"Junior Brother Ye, use your brain for a second!"

"If I admit to Master that I have an inner demon, do you know what kind of punishment I'll get?"

Ye Shu thought about it carefully… and realized he had no argument.

Even when he told Luo Jiuyan he had an inner demon, she still wouldn't let him go easily.

If Nie Qing went and confessed something like that, she was done for.

It made sense that she would rather come to him instead.

Nie Qing took a step closer, pressing a hand over her chest.

"Junior Brother Ye, if you don't believe me… you can feel my heartbeat and see for yourself if it's terrifying."

Ye Shu's eyes widened.

Not because of the heartbeat.

But because of where she was pointing.

Forget whether her heartbeat is scary… the size alone is terrifying enough!