Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

Yun Nongyu shook her head and said:

“Nongyu thanks Your Highness for your kindness, but for such a matter of changing the succession, it would be most prudent to consult the Queen Mother of the West. Since we cannot attempt it at the moment, Nongyu can only refuse.”

Yun Nongyu's advancement not only replenished the power foundation of the Daoist sect, but also allowed her to attempt to take the position of the Queen Mother of the West and address the situation of her disappearance. At the very least, she could become the Queen Mother of the West and resolve the hidden danger of the Daoist sect being leaderless.

If the lineage of a sect leader is chaotic, it's indeed not a good thing.

It seems the only option is to try and persuade Yunhan and Fengying.

Elder Jiu listened to all sorts of stories about the Abyss without any qualms while drinking, completely at ease!

She said cheerfully and happily:

"Your Highness, I'm also very curious about the Abyss. If you find out anything, feel free to tell me. Next time, I'll bring some snacks to liven things up!"

Elder Jiu's little scheme was quite clever; by bringing snacks to accompany the drinks, she meant for Chu Mingkong to bring the wine!

Chu Mingkong readily agreed:

"Okay! If I make any interesting discoveries, I'd love to share them with others and let everyone be amazed. Otherwise, it would seem like I'm the only one who's ignorant, and that would feel terrible."

If Elder Jiu is really curious, he can try it himself~

Elder Jiu waved his hands repeatedly:

"Oh, you flatter me! This is really no good. It's okay for wandering around the perimeter, but I can't find my way in there. My strength is limited, and I'm worried about running into an ambush. I have too many concerns."

Who has the leisure or inclination to observe the wind and shadows and search for secrets?

Chu Mingkong recalled Yun Nongyu's original intention for staying in Xiling: it was to not only advance her cultivation level but also thoroughly clean up the traitors within the Daoist sect, and incidentally, to unite against the invading Buddhist sect.

Moreover, the internal affairs of the Taoist sect have been almost completely purged, and the alchemy sect has been virtually wiped out.

If we consider alchemy as a method of cultivation through dietary supplementation, then alchemy now only has the branch of Elder Jiu that uses alcohol as the base for cultivation.

The Buddhist invasion, under their relentless, almost comical, offensive, has now been reduced to just one person—the female bodhisattva—waiting to be converted.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Buddhism is in decline. It only applies to the part of the Buddhist monks who have a grudge against him. There are still many people in Buddhism who are not to be underestimated. However, Chu Mingkong's trump card is not what it used to be. A cry of "Mom, save me!" is more powerful than the pressure of countless Buddhist mantras!

It seems that Master Peng Bao has vanished without a trace; no one knows how he managed to disappear with the "Three Flowers Medicinal Classic."

"Nongyu, how do you plan to settle your matter regarding your advancement?"

"Your Highness just said that Bai Niang is waiting to find the successor of the snake egg. Let's deal with this important matter first and not worry about Nong Yu for now."

Chu Mingkong gladly accepted this kindness, said nothing more, got up to find Bai Niang, and took advantage of Zuo Qiuchi's distraction to pick her up and take her away.

Chu Mingkong also helped cover up her embarrassment:

"Master, you drank too recklessly. How did you get yourself all wet? You even soaked Nongyu's clothes."

"If you're not drinking for enjoyment, do you think it's just like drinking soup?"

"Exactly, when drinking, you only need to savor the first sip!" Elder Wine wholeheartedly agreed.

Chu Mingkong left with his master's treasure in his arms, while Elder Jiu and Yun Nongyu continued drinking together inside the room.

Elder Jiu suddenly sniffed, taking a deep breath of the air and the atmosphere of Qingxin Mansion, and asked in puzzlement:

"Huh! That's strange. The milky smell has suddenly become much fainter. Did the women finish their baths and relieve their stress?"

"..."

Yun Nongyu remained silent, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

The one that was overflowing so badly was taken away, so the flavor naturally became less appealing...

Zuo Qiuchi's good intentions backfired. At the time, the maids were hesitant to serve the soup to Shen Xuejun, Yuehe, and other women who lived a secluded life. Zuo Qiuchi, being righteous, knew that they didn't drink it at all, and didn't want to put the maids in a difficult position, so he casually... casually drank all the bowls himself.

Xiao Yunhan was able to escape this calamity thanks to Zuo Qiuchi's carefree attitude.

Otherwise, Chu Mingkong would have been able to taste chilled milk...

Chu Mingkong walked towards Qingning's courtyard because he remembered telling Bai Niang that she should take the baby to find Qingning. After all, Bai Niang didn't know many people in Qingxin Mansion, and it would be awkward to go to someone else without permission.

On the way, Chu Mingkong couldn't help but keep staring at his beloved master... especially at his master's broad-mindedness.

"Um, Master, how come you're even more outrageous than everyone else? Even Jin Yu, that self-destructive little girl, isn't as amazing as you..."

When Zuo Qiuchi learned the truth later, she was furious. How could she be so kind as to drink all of Feng Ying and Yun Han's medicine?

The main reason was that the maids kept saying thank you, which made it inconvenient for her to skip Yunhan's drink and also drink her own mistress Shen Xuejun's. As a result, she drank several bowls.

She laid it all out: the reason she didn't go to Qinghua Pool to bathe together wasn't because she was too lazy to scold or reprimand Jinyu, but simply because she was too ashamed to face anyone.

It's overflowing non-stop!!

"Don't mention this, it's infuriating!" Zuo Qiuchi gritted her teeth. The worst part was that Feng Ying had been coming over and laughing these past few days!

She even tasted a small cup before smiling!

Upon arriving at Qingning's room, the two little ones were lying on the bed, laughing and playing with Qingning and Bai Niang. As soon as they saw their father bring Zuo Qiuchi over, the kitten immediately teared up and looked at Chu Mingkong with a pitiful expression, then started hiccuping again.

"Hiccup~"

Jiao'er had already stopped, but upon hearing the kitten's burp, she started to respond as well.

"Hiccup~"

Chu Mingkong was speechless. It was hard to imagine what his master had done to his two little darlings. So this was the real culprit!

"Father will help you get back at them!"

He picked up Zuo Qiuchi and ran into his own courtyard.

Chapter 349 A Glass of Iced Drink

In the bedroom, the master and disciple lay on the bed like slackers.

Zuo Qiuchi lay on her back, and Chu Mingkong also lay on his back, but his hands were cupped on her plump and soft breasts, and the wonderful touch amazed him.

In the past, Master's baby was naturally soft, but compared with women like Aunt Gu and Madam Zhen, Zuo Qiuchi appeared firmer and more upright. She looked full with a touch of youthful tightness. However, this was related to her sword practice. Yuehe was similar to Zuo Qiuchi.

Now that Zuo Qiuchi has finished this course of herbal medicine, she looks as soft as Aunt Gu and Pei Mi, and feels moist and juicy when held in the palm of your hand.

And,

Chu Mingkong's eyes were fixed on the sky, and whenever he exerted a little force in his palm, two streams of fragrant spring water would fly up...

"Master, my dear, is this how you made the cats cry?" Chu Mingkong exclaimed in amazement. No wonder Elder Jiu always felt that the milky smell in the room was affecting the fragrance of the fermented rice wine.

Zuo Qiuchi didn't want to explain further; explaining would only make him angrier.

Chu Mingkong's current behavior was also at her behest. Let this traitorous disciple help relieve stress, since he's free anyway, he just has to keep quiet!

"Shut up and just do what you're doing. If you say another word, I'll uproot your lifeline!" she said fiercely, her face flushed.

Chu Mingkong felt immense pain even just imagining it, and first apologized:

"No, no, no, it's my fault! Breaking its lifeline is one thing, but uprooting it is too much!"

He remained silent, focused on the surging torrents, but his silence masked a burning passion within him—a truly sensual and captivating sight.

Chu Mingkong recalled the time in Qinghua Pool when his elders soaked in the hot water and steam until their pores opened and water flowed freely.

"My dear Master, would you like to take a bath?"

"I'm not going. You want to take advantage of me by using Nongyu's essential oil? I haven't settled the score with you for what happened with Yunhan last time!"

Zuo Qiuchi was genuinely angry about the memories this time. Just thinking about them made her feel a burning, sour sensation, and she felt uncomfortable lying on her back.

She rolled over and lay on her side, her back to Chu Mingkong, but he also lay on his side and pressed against her. Zuo Qiuchi's plump, round breasts trembled slightly—it was really dangerous to be facing this guy like this.

Zuo Qiuchi lay back down. Rather than issuing a warning, it was better to be genuinely at risk of falling under a dangerous wall.

She could somewhat understand why Shangguan Rong was hesitant to turn her back on Chu Mingkong.

Chu Mingkong's expression was solemn as he defended himself:

"That wasn't the first time I tasted Master's precious peach, so I couldn't resist... I'll be able to control myself next time, really!"

"You want a next time?!"

Of course I have to think about it!

Chu Mingkong remained silent. Saying "yes" would offend him, while saying "no" would go against his principle of loving buttocks.

"Besides, when Yunhan said 'smoking' last time, that was just a joke; it didn't actually smoke!"

"If it were really smoking, I would have wiped you out right then and there!" Zuo Qiuchi reached out and grabbed the traitor's enormous genitals, giving it a warning squeeze.

However, Chu Mingkong's previous suggestion was still good. Soaking in Qinghua Pool would invigorate the body and allow the pent-up pressure to be released naturally, which was better than Chu Mingkong kneading dough right now.

Zuo Qiuchi got up, too lazy to leisurely straighten her clothes. She directly took the traitor's black python robe, used it as a bath towel to cover her body, and walked towards Qinghua Pond.

Chu Mingkong quickly followed behind.

The Qinghua Pool was already quiet, but Zuo Qiuchi was still worried that maids or other people might come in and clean the inner room of the bathhouse. It would be quite embarrassing if they were seen doing so.

"Take out the Dust-Free Talisman." Zuo Qiuchi spread his hands towards his traitorous disciple.

"Let me help you put it on!"

The Dust-Free Talisman feels like it could be passed down as a family heirloom. From its origins in the capital to the present day, even as the jade market has gradually lost its presence, the Dust-Free Talisman has always maintained an irreplaceable position, which is truly remarkable!

Chu Mingkong took out two dust-free talismans, as if he were blurring out his master's precious image, or as if he were affixing some kind of talisman to ward off evil spirits and protect the house, and helped her affix two milk foams.

The dust-free talisman quickly became damp, acquiring a unique fragrance and sweetness.

"What do you think of this?" Chu Mingkong asked, trying to take credit, his expression somewhat shameless.

Zuo Qiuchi just rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to pay him any more attention. The way the talisman was pasted was strange, but it was also subtly helping her cover up. Zuo Qiuchi was always easygoing, so she immediately stopped caring about it!

She soaked comfortably in the hot water, and Chu Mingkong released his senses, causing the fragrance of Zuo Qiuchi to waft through the pool.

Zuo Qiuchi himself lay comfortably and contentedly in the water, enjoying the relief of releasing his chest tightness.

It was at this moment that Fengying and Yunhan quietly appeared in the bath.

Feng Ying was naturally curious about what mischief the two of them were planning to do by sneaking in for a bath late at night, while Xiao Yunhan suspected that Zuo Qiuchi might be secretly cultivating with Chu Mingkong behind her back, so she joined in to confirm.

The two women did not come together; their meeting was purely coincidental.

Zuo Qiuchi temporarily shut down her senses, focusing on guiding her body, trying to expel more of the frankincense pressure in one go, so as not to feel uncomfortable again in a while.