I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 177 - 176: Li Zixuan’s Filial Piety, This Disciple Was Not Taken in Vain
Chapter 177: Chapter 176: Li Zixuan’s Filial Piety, This Disciple Was Not Taken in Vain
“Senior Brother… you’re that kind of person?”
Standing before the villa, Li Zixuan stared at Qin Yang, then at the sprightly, white-haired little girl. Her earlobes turned a faint red as she shyly turned her head away to look at a nearby potted plant.
“No, I…”
Qin Yang felt Li Zixuan’s complicated gaze.
He felt inexplicably guilty.
It was as if he’d been caught red-handed.
“Ahem, Junior Sister, it’s not what you think.”
Qin Yang’s expression was calm as he made a Hollow Fist. “I can explain.”
“It’s not what I think?”
Li Zixuan froze, her gaze fixed on Xiaobai. Her fair neck had turned completely crimson. “Then what is it? Senior Brother, she’s right here…”
“How could I be that kind of person?”
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang used his Star Force to pull Xiaobai over to him. He grabbed her fluffy tail and held it up for Li Zixuan to see.
“Showing you is faster than telling you. See for yourself, Junior Sister.”
“Huh?”
Li Zixuan’s eyes landed on the fluffy tail on Xiaobai’s backside. Her face instantly flushed an even deeper shade of red. “You’re into some wild stuff, Senior Brother…”
As her voice fell.
“???”
Qin Yang was instantly stunned.
’No…’
’Wild stuff?!’
’Where did this silly girl’s mind even go?’
“What are you thinking!”
Speechless, Qin Yang gave her a light rap on the head. Li Zixuan was instantly jolted back to her senses. He said in exasperation, “Look, this little girl isn’t human. It’s just an act.”
“An act?”
Rubbing her head, Li Zixuan looked back at Xiaobai’s humanoid form. She had been too flustered earlier to notice the details.
But now that Qin Yang was holding her tail, more signs were indeed becoming apparent.
The fluffy fox tail, the furry fox ears… and faintly, the unique aura of a Star Beast began to emerge, swirling around the little white-haired girl.
“This is… a shapeshifting Star Beast?”
Seeing this.
Li Zixuan’s eyes widened. She recalled something she had read in a book, her voice filled with disbelief. “Innate Level… This is a King Level Star Beast…”
“That’s right, Junior Sister. No need to make such a fuss.”
Qin Yang nodded. “You’ve seen her before. She’s the one I take to the library with me every day…”
As his voice fell.
“She’s the little fox you’re always petting!?”
At this, Li Zixuan’s eyes flew wide, her mind reeling in shock.
’That little White Fox?’
’The Star Slave Senior Brother pets every day…’
’Is actually a King Level Star Beast?’
’Outrageous!’
’But on second thought,’ she mused, ’only someone like Senior Brother could tame a Star Beast…’
Li Zixuan looked at the obedient Xiaobai. Though still shocked, she was no longer as flustered as before.
“Now you understand, right?”
Qin Yang looked at Li Zixuan’s expression, then glared at Xiaobai.
’I’ll deal with you when we get back!’
“What are you standing there for? Hurry up and get the tea!”
“Oh…”
Xiaobai nodded sheepishly, her fox ears drooping, and walked towards the kitchen.
“Come in, Junior Sister.”
Qin Yang’s expression was serene. He slipped on a pair of slippers at the entrance and walked toward the sofa. “Don’t stand on ceremony. Have a seat. There’s a fruit bowl on the table; help yourself.”
“Mm…”
Li Zixuan nodded, her eyes scanning the room as she searched for a certain presence.
’What I’m more concerned about now is, where is Master?’
“Senior Brother, is Master available right now? I’d like to see him…”
Li Zixuan asked in a low voice.
“Patience. He’s in his room,” Qin Yang said calmly, gesturing for her to glance to the side. “See? Here Master comes now.”
The moment his voice fell.
CREAK—
The door to the inner room opened in response.
TAP. TAP.
A figure in a black robe emerged, their footsteps echoing softly. Their face was an unfathomable mystery, like a deep abyss, as they slowly approached the coffee table.
“My disciple…”
“Master!”
Upon seeing him, ripples of emotion crossed Li Zixuan’s beautiful eyes. Feelings from their long separation swelled within her, and she choked up for a moment. “Disciple pays her respects to Master.”
“There’s no need for such formalities, my disciple. It has indeed been some time since we last met.”
Dressed in the black robe, Qin Yang slowly walked to the sofa and sat down. “Since we have this rare chance to meet,” he said softly, “we should have a proper chat.”
Just then.
Xiaobai emerged from the kitchen, balancing a tea set on her head and swishing her tail. When she saw Qin Yang in the black robe, her eyes instantly widened.
’Two masters?’
’A charade!’
She subconsciously wanted to cry out.
But as the sound reached her throat.
Suddenly!
A sharp, cold chill materialized behind her, followed by Qin Yang’s voice.
’If you dare run your mouth, I’ll skin you tonight and make a coat out of your fur.’
As his thought faded.
Xiaobai shook her head in terror. Facing Qin Yang’s murderous, fox-killing glare, she quickly clapped her hands over her mouth, her fox ears drooping.
’A fox under a tyrant’s roof…’
’Must be humble.’
She silently placed the green tea on the coffee table.
The fragrance of tea drifted through the living room.
“What brings you to see me today?”
Qin Yang picked up the cup from the table, took a light sip, and said, “I have been busy with a breakthrough recently, so I have indeed neglected you.”
“Not at all, Master! You’re being too kind!”
Li Zixuan shook her head and quickly waved her hands. “Disciple hasn’t seen you in a long time, Master. Ever since I witnessed your magnificent display at Sword God Valley, I’ve been eager to see you again.”
“That’s why I’ve been pestering Senior Brother to bring me here… I mainly wanted to show my respect.”
“Show your respect?”
At this, Qin Yang raised an eyebrow. “Between master and disciple, what need is there for such grand gifts?”
“No, Master. It’s just a small token of my appreciation. After all, you’ve helped me so much.”
Li Zixuan said softly as she placed the gift box she had brought onto the coffee table. She slowly untied the red cord and opened the box for Qin Yang to see.
Inside the gift box.
Inside the gift box lay a thousand-year-old ginseng, a Snow Lotus, and an assortment of other expensive herbs.
The most eye-catching item, however, was a robe embroidered with a crimson dragon. Its gilded scales were so lifelike they seemed to swim across the brocade’s surface, as if imbued with a living Spiritual Charm.
“Master, these are clothes I had specially commissioned for you…”
“They were specially treated with Star Dragon Blood, and the gold scales were meticulously crafted by a master artisan. It only takes a small fluctuation of Star Force for the dragon pattern to sense it and begin to move.”
Li Zixuan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Her eyes were fixed on Qin Yang as she presented the gift box. “Please accept this humble gift, Master. Please think of it as a token of my heartfelt appreciation.”
“A gift for me…”
Qin Yang accepted the robe and ran his hand over the embroidery. Drawing on his knowledge from the *True Understanding of Refining*, he could immediately appreciate the craftsmanship and observed the intricate processes within.
The flowing dragon pattern, the inlaid golden scales—every step of the process was incredibly complex.
Not to mention.
Just having this robe custom-made must have taken several months, at the very least.
’I’ve been in this world for so long, and this is the first time anyone’s ever given me clothes…’
“Master, do you like it?”
Li Zixuan’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. Her heart pounded in her chest and her earlobes flushed red as she waited for Qin Yang’s reply.
“It is excellent. I am very pleased. You have been most thoughtful, my disciple.”
Qin Yang nodded. His fingers brushed across the brocade dragon robe, and the dragon on the garment seemed to coil around his fingertips, sending a refreshing and pleasant sensation through him.
’Not bad!’
’This disciple was definitely worth the effort!’
