Chapter 249: The Heavenly Dao Master Takes the Punishment for Her Disciple – Kid, Your Tricks Are Absolutely Ridiculous (2)
"So... are you ready to face your punishment?"
"I hope you can hold out better than your disciple did."
A wicked smile appeared on Su Qing's lips.
"You should know punishment means nothing to me—this isn't my real body."
The Heavenly Dao Master responded calmly.
She wasn't frightened by the young man. Her tone remained even, unaffected.
"Oh, I know. You could leave and return to your body at any time."
"Which is why I should remind you—your disciple will suffer in your place."
"You went through all that trouble to rebuild her body, only to throw her back into my hands."
"You're such a considerate master, huh? So scared she might escape my grasp!"
Su Qing let out a delighted laugh.
To be honest, the only reason he managed to bring her out so smoothly was thanks to the Heavenly Dao Master's cooperation.
If she had taken the Goddess hostage, their operation would've gotten complicated fast.
"You know she holds deep feelings for you."
A shadow passed through the Heavenly Dao Master's eyes as she spoke.
"Oh, I know. So we're just revisiting some of our past interactions."
"You're free to leave, or you can take her place and relive what she went through."
"The choice is yours. What do you say?"
Su Qing gently stroked the Heavenly Dao Master's head, savoring the strange yet familiar feeling.
It had been a while since he petted his little pet's head—he wasn't stopping today.
The Heavenly Dao Master said nothing, simply closed her eyes.
When she took over her disciple's body to carry out the assassination, her disciple had reacted with fierce resistance.
If she left her here now, to endure what was coming...
Their bond would be irreparably damaged.
All she could do was grit her teeth and endure, to show her disciple this was nothing worth fussing over.
Su Qing knew then—the Heavenly Dao Master had made her choice.
He placed his hand on her cheek, letting it rest perfectly.
She didn't move, as if nothing was happening.
Only her long lashes trembled slightly—her sole reaction.
There was a small flicker of emotion, but it wasn't strong.
"You really are a responsible one, Dao Master. I might actually admire you a little."
Su Qing teased, enjoying the feel of her skin under his fingers.
Her face was softer than before—like tender tofu, the kind that just made him want to squeeze.
So he did.
With a little pressure, her pale skin flushed red.
It made her look... even more delicious.
"Since I sent her here, of course I prepared for the worst. I'll bear the pain in her place."
The Heavenly Dao Master's tone remained cold, as if unaffected by his touch.
She had orchestrated all this, and she wouldn't let her disciple suffer alone.
She would endure everything with unwavering resolve, proving to her disciple it was nothing to fear.
"What a noble master... but I gotta say, this wasn't the brightest decision."
"Do you really think your willpower is stronger than your disciple's?"
Su Qing clearly saw what she was thinking, and his smile turned a little helpless.
It felt like she was doubting his skills—he almost felt insulted.
She clearly didn't take him seriously at all.
Even now, she maintained her arrogance. He didn't even know what to say.
But today, he planned to tear that arrogance to shreds.
"Those filthy tricks of yours only work on someone innocent like my disciple."
"I'll prove to you just how laughable your actions are."
"What's a little physical reaction? My heart belongs to the Dao!"
"Someone like you—a frog at the bottom of a well—could never understand."
The Heavenly Dao Master opened her eyes and sneered.
She stared directly at him, eyes full of scorn. It was a clear provocation.
This was how she had always lived—she'd never had a dao partner in all these years.
Strong as she was, she needed no one. Alone, she could reach the peak.
"Hahaha, I never imagined our clash would happen like this."
"Putting yourself in my domain—that's not a wise move."
Su Qing could only respect such behavior.
This kind of overpowering self-confidence—he'd only ever seen it in the Empress.
No wonder the Heavenly Dao Master dared to challenge the Empress. She had reason to be bold.
But admiration was one thing. He still had a job to do.
"No matter how well you use your lowly tricks, they're still trash."
The Heavenly Dao Master spoke from the heart.
Holding onto her principles, keeping her mind clear—what could demons and monsters possibly do to her?
Next would be a tug-of-war in the Goddess's body—one that promised to be very interesting.
Would he succeed in breaking her?
Su Qing wasn't 100% sure, but he had confidence.
They knew each other too well. He knew exactly where her weak points were.
Even if knowing them didn't guarantee success, it was still like landing a critical hit.
And so, this very special kind of battle began in an instant.
Naturally, Su Qing wouldn't waste anything—he didn't rush straight to the end.
Thanks to his prior training, he kept a cool head while dealing with the Heavenly Dao Master.
Everything was proceeding smoothly.
Time passed, and yet, not a single sound came from the room.
Outside the door, Shenyue looked surprised.
She had never seen anything quite like this.
Without a doubt, this was a tough opponent.
"Incredible... she's still holding out? Is it because she rebuilt her body?"
Su Qing's eyes showed genuine surprise.
He knew full well how much of a weakling this Goddess was.
Forget fancy moves—just hugging her used to make her melt.
But now, even as he touched her, she remained stiff and expressionless.
"A rebuilt body only enhances everything—heightened senses."
"Everything I feel is stronger than my disciple ever did."
"Stop fooling yourself. Admit your methods are pathetic."
The Heavenly Dao Master sneered, voice thick with disdain.
She had always looked down on such tactics.
Now that she'd experienced them? Hah. So much for that.
"Don't rush things. This is just the beginning. I only hope you can handle what's next."
"I'm going to untie you—it'll make things easier. You don't mind, right?"
"Not that I need your cooperation. Just don't resist."
Su Qing seemed even more intrigued now.
"Do whatever you want. Cooperate or not, it doesn't matter."
The Heavenly Dao Master answered coolly.
With her powers sealed, escape or counterattack was impossible.
So she would use her actions to prove to her disciple—this man was nothing.
Such cheap tricks? She could take them easily.
"Oh? That kind of resolve—I might have to reevaluate you."
Su Qing swiftly undid the ropes, his gaze growing intense.
What he had done earlier wasn't extreme. Normally, it would've overwhelmed the Goddess easily.
But now, it was all for nothing.
The Heavenly Dao Master, apart from her messy clothes, looked completely composed.
If her senses were really more sensitive than before, then her willpower was terrifying.
Just like she said—it was merely a physical reaction. Nothing more.
For Su Qing, who'd never faced real resistance before, this was an unusual setback.
"Seems I really did overestimate your abilities. All you're good for is bullying my disciple."
"She's naive and unaware of the world's dangers—easy prey for you."
"But once she gains experience and grows stronger, she'll see you for what you are."
Her tone was full of sarcasm and contempt.
She wasn't usually talkative. Under normal circumstances, she'd have stayed silent.
But these words weren't meant for Su Qing.
They were for her disciple.
She wanted her to know—this villain wasn't invincible!
These pathetic tricks? Not worth fearing.