Chapter 101: Preparing to Leave

The sun gradually climbed higher, and the traces of the battle in the valley were cleaned up bit by bit.

Corpses were dragged away to be burned, bloodstains were washed away with Spells, and the broken ground was leveled by the earth-attribute Disciples.

The newly acquired Enslaved and the female Disciples of Jade Maiden Peak were taken to be assigned accommodations.

Xiao He, who had become Liu Wugou's deputy, led them to familiarize themselves with the academy's environment first.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Inside the main hall.

Su Yun reclined on the couch, closing his eyes to rest.

Although he hadn't been injured in the battle just now, the consumption of energy had been significant.

The powers of True Monarch Bingpo and the Blood-colored Girl had been pushed to their limits; right now, both were sleeping in his Sea of Consciousness, and they would likely need some time to recover.

Footsteps sounded.

Su Yun opened his eyes.

Liu Wugou pushed the door open and entered, a smile on her face, holding a booklet in her hand.

"Master～"

Su Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Finished handling it so quickly?"

Liu Wugou nodded, walked naturally to the side of the couch, and sat down in his lap.

Su Yun: "…"

Liu Wugou snuggled into his arms, wiggling her body to find a comfortable position before opening the booklet in her hand:

"Master, the new sisters have all been arranged. One hundred seventy-five people from Jade Maiden Peak, plus the twenty-three Foundation Establishment female cultivators from the Central Region, making a total of one hundred ninety-eight people."

"There are just enough vacancies in the dormitory buildings; one building can house one hundred twenty people, so two buildings will be enough. I'll have them squeeze in for now and adjust it after a while."

As she spoke, she flipped through the booklet.

But her body wasn't idle; her little bottom wiggled gently on his lap, like a restless little kitten.

Su Yun looked down at her.

"If you're reporting, can you sit properly?"

Liu Wugou raised her head, her eyes sparkling, looking completely innocent:

"Your subordinate is sitting properly."

Saying this, she wiggled again.

Su Yun took a deep breath.

This woman, she's doing this on purpose, isn't she?

"Anything else?" he asked.

Liu Wugou continued flipping through the booklet:

"The loot has also been tallied. Including the Storage Rings of the three Golden Core cultivators and the Storage Pouches of the Foundation Establishment ones, we captured over eighty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, over three thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, and High-Grade Spirit Stones… Oh, there are actually two hundred!"

She looked up, her eyes even brighter:

"Master, these High-Grade Spirit Stones are good things! Using them when Cultivating is much more effective than Low Grade ones!"

Su Yun nodded.

"You all can split them."

Liu Wugou paused.

"All of them?"

"Yes. You all put in a lot of effort this time; you deserve it."

Liu Wugou's eyes curved into crescent moons, and she snuggled further into his arms:

"Master is so good…"

As she snuggled, her hands began to become restless.

They traced back and forth on Su Yun's thigh, and her little bottom wiggled even more happily.

Su Yun grabbed her misbehaving hand.

"Haven't you played enough since last night?"

Liu Wugou blinked, looking innocent:

"If one has had dinner, does that mean they shouldn't have breakfast?"

Su Yun: "…"

What kind of twisted logic is that?

Seeing him speechless, Liu Wugou laughed even harder, turned around, and lay on his chest, looking up at him:

"Does Master not like it?"

Those eyes were watery, filled with a bit of cunning, a bit of anticipation, and a bit of… blatant seduction.

Su Yun looked down at her.

Sunlight spilled in from the window, landing on her face, making her alluring face look even more captivating.

He suddenly smiled.

He reached out and cupped the back of her head.

He lowered his head and kissed her.

Liu Wugou was stunned for a moment, then responded passionately.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Liu Wugou's cheeks were flushed, she was panting, and she went limp in his arms.

The earlier teasing energy was completely gone.

In its place was the languor of satisfaction.

She lay on Su Yun's chest, her fingers tracing circles unconsciously, her voice as soft as a puddle of water:

"Master…"

Su Yun didn't speak, just held her quietly.

The two stayed like that for a while.

Sunlight fell, quiet and warm.

After a long time, Su Yun suddenly spoke:

"Wugou."

Liu Wugou raised her head.

"Hmm?"

Su Yun looked at her, his gaze calm:

"I am preparing to leave for a while."

Liu Wugou was stunned.

The flush on her face faded bit by bit.

"Leave?"

Su Yun nodded.

"The people in the Central Region are hunting me. The fact that this group could find Qingyou Valley today means that my location is no longer a secret."

"If I stay here, I will only attract more trouble."

He paused, then continued:

"I will take a trip to the Central Region to draw their attention. This way, they won't focus their energy on you all."

Liu Wugou opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't say anything.

She just looked at him, her eyes gradually reddening.

Su Yun reached out and ruffled her hair.

"I'm just going away for a while, it's not like I'm not coming back."

"You all Cultivate well and wait for my return."

Liu Wugou lowered her head.

After a good while, she spoke in a muffled voice:

"Master… how long will you be gone?"

Su Yun thought for a moment.

"I don't know. It depends on the situation."

Liu Wugou fell silent.

Su Yun thought she was sad and was about to speak words of comfort, when suddenly, the person in his arms moved.

Liu Wugou raised her head.

Her face still had tear tracks, but the light in her eyes was frighteningly bright.

She bit her lip, looking at him.

Then, she reached out and began to untie her sash.

Su Yun was stunned.

"What are you doing?"

Liu Wugou didn't answer.

The sash was untied, and her outer robe slipped off.

Revealing her snow-white shoulders and delicate collarbone.

She was blushing, but looked at him stubbornly:

"If Master wants to leave, this subordinate cannot stop you."

"But before you leave… I must eat up what is for later, first."

Su Yun: "…"

Before he could speak, Liu Wugou had already pounced on him.

Her warm, soft body pressed tightly against him, and her lips pressed against his.

The kiss, stained with tear tracks, was both salty and sweet.

Outside the window, the sunlight was just right.

Inside the hall, the spring mood was thick.

A long, long time later.

Liu Wugou lay in Su Yun's arms, her whole body as soft as a puddle of mud, not even wanting to move a finger.

The flush on her face hadn't faded, and there were still tear tracks at the corners of her eyes.

She closed her eyes, but the corners of her mouth were curved.

Su Yun gently stroked her back, saying nothing.

After a good while, Liu Wugou opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Master…"

"Hmm?"

"You must come back."

Su Yun lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"I will."

Liu Wugou closed her eyes in satisfaction and snuggled into his arms.

Soon, the sound of steady breathing rang out.

Having been busy all night and then having to fight that group of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Central Region in the morning, she was exhausted beyond measure and finally couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep.

Su Yun looked at her quiet sleeping face and smiled.

He raised his head and looked out the window.

Sunlight spilled down, the valley peaceful.

In the distance, the laughter of Disciples could be faintly heard.

Everything was operating according to plan.

And he would be leaving soon.

To the Central Region.

To that place where experts were as numerous as a forest.

To face more enemies, more challenges.

Su Yun withdrew his gaze and looked down at the person in his arms.

He gently laid her on the couch and covered her with a thin quilt.

He rose and put on his robes.

He pushed the door open and went out.

Outside the door, the sunlight was just right.

Elder Han Yue was standing under the corridor, watching him, though he didn't know when she had arrived.

Su Yun's footsteps paused.

Elder Han Yue walked over and looked at him quietly.

"Is Husband leaving?"