I let you tame beasts, and you've already formed a contract with your stunningly beautiful mast

Faced with Yu Linglong's solemn promise.

Cao Kun did not immediately offer her a way out.

Instead, she was left to cool for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

Finally, he coldly tossed out, "Alright, get up."

To Yu Linglong, these four words were like heavenly music!

She breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did he stand up cautiously, instinctively trying to move forward.

She wanted to rub her voluptuous body against Cao Kun's arm, as usual, and maybe even act a little coquettish.

Let's put this matter behind us completely.

But she had only taken half a step.

When I looked up, I was met with Cao Kun's expressionless face.

He chickened out his hand, which was halfway outstretched.

Yu Linglong could only obediently retreat to the right side of the throne, like a doormat.

She would occasionally steal glances at Cao Kun's profile from the corner of her eye.

Has the owner calmed down yet?

Should I offer to make myself a cup of hot tea? Or perhaps get a shoulder massage?

But what if my owner finds me annoying now and kicks me away?

Cao Kun glanced at her anxious and uncertain expression out of the corner of his eye.

He felt secretly pleased.

This woman is lucky she doesn't have a tail, otherwise she'd probably be leaving a trail of afterimages behind her right now.

Just then, a series of crisp footsteps came from outside the main hall.

The soft, high-heeled boots clicked on the white jade steps.

Cao Kun raised an eyebrow, his gaze passing over the half-open stone door of the main hall and looking outside.

The person who arrived was none other than Nangong Wan, who had just been completely subdued by Cao Kun and forcibly placed in the position of chief steward of Dan Pavilion.

However, what's currently controlling this body is...

It is definitely not the gentle and reserved main soul that blushes easily.

Instead, it's the unrestrained, mature, and sophisticated second personality.

Nangong Wan wore an extremely provocative red dress.

The neckline was just right, and the skirt swayed as she walked, showing off her mature and voluptuous figure.

He was also holding a thick ledger in his hand.

She walked into the main hall, her gaze casually sweeping over Yu Linglong.

Completely disregarding Yu Linglong, he walked straight towards Cao Kun.

Ignored like this, Yu Linglong frowned, her eyes revealing undisguised hostility.

Early stage of foundation building?

How dare a mere ant in the early stages of Foundation Establishment be so presumptuous?

Before Yu Linglong could even open her mouth to reprimand her...

Nangong Wan had already walked up to the throne.

With a "thud," he threw the thick account book onto the jade table in front of Cao Kun.

Then, she made a move that caused Yu Linglong's heart to stop on the spot.

With a swift turn, Nangong Wan twisted her waist and straddled Cao Kun's lap!

The red skirt slid down, revealing a large expanse of dazzling white.

A jade-like arm naturally rested on Cao Kun's broad shoulder.

With his other hand, he extended his index finger and gently lifted Cao Kun's chin.

"My husband."

Nangong Wan parted her red lips slightly.

"I have sorted out all the accounts for Dan Pavilion."

"However... I came all this way and put in so much effort, my back is aching."

As she spoke, she deliberately twisted her waist, making their bodies rub together more closely.

"Shouldn't you give me some money for running the errand?"

These words were spoken.

Standing to the side and behind the throne, Yu Linglong felt her hair stand on end!

Her mind was screaming wildly, and her reason was on the verge of collapse.

Who is this seductive fox in red?!

How dare she sit directly on her master's lap?!

That's my favorite spot!

And what did she call her master?!

Husband?!

I've served my master for so long, unlocked so many positions, yet I only dare to humbly call him "master"!

This wild woman who appeared out of nowhere, what right does she have to call me husband!

Cao Kun leaned back in his chair, feeling the amazing elasticity in his waist, and thought to himself that it was just the right time.

Having just been reprimanded and sworn a solemn oath never to compete for the emperor's favor, Yu Linglong would absolutely not dare to openly start a war now.

Although Nangong Wan's second personality is flamboyant, she is also aware of Yu Linglong's strength and would never be foolish enough to take action.

When these two collide, it's going to be a once-in-a-century spectacle!

Nangong Wan leaned against Cao Kun's chest, catching a glimpse of Yu Linglong's murderous expression out of the corner of her eye.

Instead of restraining himself, he turned his head and gave Yu Linglong, who was about to explode with anger, an extremely polite yet hurtful smile.

She blinked, feigning ignorance:

"Oh dear, I was so focused on my husband that I didn't even notice there was someone next to me."

"Is this... one of the maids serving in the palace?"

Yu Linglong trembled with anger.

He suppressed the urge to slap the woman in the red dress until she was covered in blood.

With a cold snort, he crossed his hands in front of him, adopting the air of the Grand Elder of the Joyful Union Sect, and retorted coldly:

"You're blind! I am Yu Linglong, an elder of Lianxiang Peak!"

As they were speaking,

The spiritual power of the late-stage Golden Core cultivator flowed subtly around his body, attempting to crush the opponent's arrogance with his absolute realm.

However, Cao Kun merely glanced at Yu Linglong dismissively.

Yu Linglong was so frightened that she quickly suppressed the spiritual energy she had just released.

Seeing that Yu Linglong had chickened out, Nangong Wan tilted her head, pretended to be innocent and naive, and drew out her tone.

"oh--"

"So it's Elder Yu, my apologies for not recognizing you."

Then, Nangong Wan turned her head back, rested her chin on Cao Kun's shoulder, but her eyes were still fixed on Yu Linglong.

"But my husband, didn't you tell me yourself that Lianxiang Peak was your territory?"

"How come there are other women shamelessly living here?"

Nangong Wan's eyelashes fluttered, and she blinked as she asked:

"Could it be...?"

"Was she also a spirit pet that you... adopted on a whim, my husband?"

A spirit pet?!

These two words struck Yu Linglong's most sensitive nerve with absolute precision!

Yu Linglong was completely enraged.

Although she did wear a beast ring around her neck, it was an absolute secret between her and her master!

This wild woman who appeared out of nowhere dared to humiliate her to her face!

However, due to Cao Kun's presence and the fact that he had just been severely reprimanded, he was deterred from doing so.

She didn't dare to take direct action, so she could only use her status to exert pressure.

"Little girl, you're really funny! Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"

Yu Linglong gritted her teeth, her anger turning into a chilling laugh.

"I have lived on Lianxiang Peak for over a hundred years and am in charge of everything here!"

"I'd like to ask you, how dare you, a mere early Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, call yourself 'Madam' before me?"

"On Lianxiang Peak, there's a strong emphasis on respecting elders and hierarchy!"

"If you want to sit in that position, you'd better first consider whether you're qualified!"

Faced with a direct warning from a powerful Golden Core cultivator.

Instead of being intimidated, Nangong Wan made an even more drastic move.

Instead, she slumped down and lay limply on Cao Kun's chest.

She raised her voice, her tone pitiful, and began to complain:

"My husband—"

"Look at her!"

As Nangong Wan spoke, she rubbed her chest against Cao Kun.

"Is she taking advantage of her age to bully me, the newcomer?"

Old age.

These three words are absolutely killer.

For a female cultivator who has lived for hundreds of years and is extremely concerned about her appearance and charm.

This is even more painful than slapping her ten times.

Cao Kun was thoroughly enjoying himself at that moment.

He remained calm and composed throughout.

Instead of helping Yu Linglong reprimand Nangong Wan, she added fuel to the fire by casually saying, "Elder Yu, don't be so temperamental."

"Chief Steward Nangong is a meritorious official who helped me manage the Pill Pavilion."

"You need to be more polite to her."

Be polite?

Upon hearing Cao Kun's clearly biased words, Yu Linglong's mind went blank.

Her mindset completely shifted from anger to extreme self-doubt and panic.

First there was that wretched girl Leng Qingyue, who occupied the title of the main wife.

Behind them, Liu Rumeng, that little firecracker, is eyeing Baihua Peak covetously.

Now, another one has suddenly appeared, Nangong Wan, who dares to sit on my lap and call me "husband" right away!

Moreover, this woman's arrogance and her mastery of the art of flirting are simply outrageous!

Yu Linglong felt a chill run down her spine and broke out in a cold sweat.

How many women are around the master that I don't know about?

Just now, the master threatened to take away Meng Yudie from Baihua Peak.

Could it be that it wasn't a threat at all, but rather that they had already secretly taken down that old fox as well?

In the eyes of his master, he was the so-called Golden Core stage elder.

Is it really just a toy that can be replaced at any time?

Yu Linglong's gaze swept over Nangong Wan's young and charming face.

She suddenly realized.

Compared to this Nangong Wan, whose origins are unknown and who is full of evil intentions.

That naive and simple-minded girl who only knows how to call out "Senior Brother Cao" is just too cute! She's so pleasing to the eye!

At least Qingyue would still call him Master!

At least they won't call me an "old woman" to my face, which is really hurtful!

No!

We absolutely cannot let Nangong Wan gain a foothold on Lianxiang Peak!

We absolutely cannot let that old vixen Meng Yudie into the house!

In just a few breaths, Yu Linglong completed an extremely profound shift in strategic thinking.

We must join forces with Qingyue first!

Let's suppress all these foreign vixens and scheming bitches first!

Internal conflicts can be resolved later; right now, we must unite against external threats!

Yu Linglong suppressed her anger, lowered her head, and her voice became gentle again.

"Master is right."

"Linglong has lost her composure."

"Since Sister Nangong is helping Master manage the Pill Pavilion, she has naturally made great contributions."

"Linglong will definitely take good care of her younger sister at Lianxiang Peak from now on."

Nangong Wan knew when to stop and didn't press the matter further.

She straightened up from Cao Kun's embrace and gave a charming laugh: "Elder Yu, you're too kind."

Just as a fierce battle was brewing within the main hall, undercurrents of chaos were surging.

"Click click click—"

Visible icy blue chill seeped out through the gaps in the array within the secluded training room.

In just a few breaths.

The temperature inside the main hall had dropped to freezing.

Nangong Wanxiu ranked the lowest.

The extreme cold air hit me and made me shiver.

Instinctively, she shrank closer to Cao Kun.

Cao Kun raised an eyebrow.

The Chaos Returning to One Technique within the body operates automatically.

The intense energy of the blazing sun emanated from her body, enveloping Nangong Wan and shielding her from the cold.

Yu Linglong's expression changed drastically, and she turned to look in the direction of the secluded cultivation room.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

"This chill..."

"Qingyue is about to form her core so quickly?!"