Chapter 547 493: "Pei Yuhang, are you willing to become Dao Companions with Shang Miaoyan?

Before meeting the Yin Yang Saint Master, Pei Yuhang's greatest fear was that this madwoman would expose his past as a lowly Cauldron Slave.

That buried, dark past was something Pei Yuhang had always found difficult to face...

Fortunately, when they formally met, the Yin Yang Saint Master acted as if it was the first time she had ever seen him, allowing Pei Yuhang to breathe a sigh of relief.

Her next words, however, were a bombshell that instantly sent his scalp crawling.

"Alas, by the time you were born, I was already old~ If I were a bit younger, I would have passionately pursued you, Pei Sword Immortal, and won over a handsome man like you."

As the Yin Yang Saint Master's seductive words faded, a sinister aura began to spread from beside him.

It was from Pei Yuhang's Dao Companion, Ye Liyuan!

Her pretty, pale face was expressionless, but a dark undercurrent swirled within her hollow eyes.

Pei Yuhang remembered Nangong Jin's previous warning.

'Even though Ye Liyuan has lost her past memories and the 'wicked woman' defense mechanism in her mind is broken, she might recall fragments of her past if provoked—especially when she feels her status as Brother Pei's Dao Companion is threatened.'

'This is bad!'

Sensing that something was wrong with his Dao Companion, Pei Yuhang feared she would start a conflict with the Yin Yang Saint Master.

'Perhaps Ye Liyuan really isn't a good woman, but... at least for now, she is still my Dao Companion.'

'And for that reason alone, I can't just ignore her safety.'

He quickly took Ye Liyuan's small, cold hand, raised his head to look at the Yin Yang Saint Master, and spoke in a tone that was neither deferential nor defiant:

"Thank you for your high regard, Holy Master. It's just that my abilities don't live up to my reputation. I'm not as skilled as the rumors claim, so I'm afraid I must disappoint you."

"Besides, even if we were to go back many years... I would still choose to be with Liyuan. That is something no external force can change."

In that instant, Ye Liyuan, whose hand was tightly gripped by Pei Yuhang, trembled, and a spark of light returned to her vacant eyes.

Shang Miaoyan, meanwhile, felt her heart leap into her throat.

'Pei Yuhang, are you insane? Saying something like that to a top-tier Mahayana Female Cultivator!'

'Even I wouldn't dare say something like, "I'd choose another woman over you," to this paranoid, extremist Tyrant!'

As Pei Yuhang finished speaking, the lavishly decorated room fell into a deep silence.

Only the faint sound of melting wax from the Everlasting Lamp could be heard.

Shang Miaoyan wiped the sweat from her palms. She had already decided that if the Yin Yang Saint Master flew into a rage, she would use all her strength to cover Pei Yuhang's escape.

Just as the tension in the air became palpable, a light, bell-like laugh came from behind the curtains up ahead.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm not some man-eating demon, so why are you so scared?

"My reputation might not be the best, but this is the territory of your Xuanyuan Dao Sect. As a guest, I certainly won't cause any trouble."

"Pei Sword Immortal, could you stay and chat with me for a little longer?"

"There's something I want to tell you."

Hearing the enigmatic Yin Yang Saint Master ask for her Dao Companion to stay behind alone, Ye Liyuan instantly frowned, clearly wanting to refuse.

But Shang Miaoyan tugged on her sleeve, signaling for her not to reject the Yin Yang Saint Master's request.

'Pei Yuhang has already disrespected that woman once; he can't continue to publicly humiliate her... Even if she says she won't fly off the handle on Dao Sect territory, I don't want him to take that risk.'

Pei Yuhang also sensed the veiled threat in the Yin Yang Saint Master's words. He looked at his Dao Companion and said softly,

"Liyuan, go on out with the Business Saintess. I'll join you later for the lantern festival and the Spirit Bird performance."

"...Alright. I'll be waiting for you outside, Ah Han."

Knowing she couldn't be of any help, Ye Liyuan didn't want to be a burden to her Dao Companion.

She gave Pei Yuhang one last worried glance before leaving the private room with Shang Miaoyan.

And so, only Pei Yuhang and the Yin Yang Saint Master, Yin Wanqing, remained in the room.

WHOOSH—

A sudden breeze blew aside the red gauze curtain concealing Yin Wanqing.

Now that the two of them were alone, Yin Wanqing sized up Pei Yuhang with keen interest. She tapped a bare foot, her fair toes tracing a lazy arc through the air as the hem of her dress rippled like water.

In an instant, the rich fragrance in the room grew even more intoxicating, clouding the mind.

Pei Yuhang looked up to see Yin Wanqing wearing a purple veil. Although he couldn't see her features clearly, he felt a scorching heat surge up from his Dantian.

Decadent illusions even began to float before his eyes—the warmth of red gauze bed curtains, a jade-like body splayed out, and amorous whispers filling his ears.

'This... is this the power of the Saint Master of the Yin Yang Sacred Land?'

'Unlike Shang Miaoyan, who flaunts her beauty, this woman made my body react so strongly just by sitting there...'

'Compared to this Yin Yang Saint Master, Shang Miaoyan's skill in Charm Techniques is like that of a child who hasn't even hit puberty!'

Fortunately, Pei Yuhang's will was exceptionally firm from his constant efforts to suppress the Evil Yang Fire Qi. He quickly activated the Mysterious Heart Method and quashed the strange agitation surging through his body.

The hazy look in Pei Yuhang's eyes faded, replaced by a clarity even sharper than before.

Yin Wanqing was slightly surprised to see Pei Yuhang, whose Cultivation was a full major realm beneath her own, so quickly overcome her influence and regain his composure.

'With such mental fortitude, reaching the Mahayana realm one day won't be difficult for him.'

"I never expected that a Cauldron Slave, once as insignificant as grass, could grow to such heights. You've truly surprised me, Pei Yuhang."