' The thing is, Aunt, either you can tell your disciple to be silent and not make a scene out of his anger, or you can tell Mother to take her decision back. So what do you want to do..?'
' I can rather be silent, my disciple than argue with your mother; she is a tough nut to crack.' Ming Yun nurtured in a low tone; although she was cursing her, her voice sounded as sweet as honey. 'Furthermore, her position is higher than mine..so there is no point in arguing. '
' Good, you are smart, aunt. Then controlling your disciple is your responsibility. ' Ming Ping said as he waited for her to say something.
' And why should I control him? He has the right to fight for the position of the holy son. So, it would be best if you defeated him in the upcoming event. It also helps you prove to others that you are capable of leading the sect.' Ming Yun said with conscious eyes.
' It sure would help, but I am not interested in fighting an idiot. When I can simply become the next Holy Son without stupid fighting. So I want you to control that idiot Fang Chen. '
' Oh, so my dear nephew. Since you are not that naive, you sure have something important to offer me in return for stopping my disciple from participating in the upcoming events.' She said as she leaned closer and put her chin on her hand.
' I sure have something important to offer you, Aunt. ' Ming Ping said as she looked at him with some hope and excitement, thinking about what he was going to offer her.
' And what's that..' She asked calmly showing no hurry.
' I will tell you, but before that, tell me what you will get if your disciple becomes the next Holy Son. ' Ming Ping asked in a low tone.
' Status, do you know our XuanYu sect is the strongest in this entire Region.' She thought but didn't say anything to Ming Ping, but he continued.
' I can offer you the same position as my mother; your words will hold the same authority as my mother. You will be only second to the sect master itself. And if I become sect master, you know how I treat you, Aunt. I wonder if your stupid disciple can even treat you like.. ' Ming Ping said with a cunning smile.
'Humm.. first offer is quite tempting, but What do you mean, Ping..? Do you think my disciple is going to treat me badly..? ' She asked as her eyes narrowed.
' Well, Aunt Yun. Your heart knows about it, so I don't need to say anything. Not only can you get the authority, but you will also get the power and unimaginable resources of our sect, so what do you think? ' Ming Ping said all he wanted to and remained quiet to give her some time to think and answer.
' Even if I accept his offer or not, the most probable chances are he is going to become the next Holy Son anyway. As for what he says about Fang Chen's behaviour and treatment towards me, Although he seems harmless on the surface, I am pretty sure that he has some other plans on his own. And I don't know how he gonna treat me. So I think I should ...' Ming Yun thought for a few seconds before replying calmly.
' I accept your offer, let's seal the deal. But how should I believe you.. I mean, you know what if you turn back on your words. ' Ming Yun said in a low and sweet voice.
' What Aunt, you didn't believe in me and my words..? It breaks my heart. Hah... Forget it..' Ming Ping said with a sigh as he lowered his head.
' Ahh..that's not wh...' Ming Yun wanted to explain that's not what she meant, but before she could complete her sentence. Ming Ping's action shocked her to the core.
' How about this: I, Ming Ping, swear on my Dao's heart to give you the same authority as my mother after I become Holy Son. If I break my promise the heaven and earth shall punish me. ' As Ming Ping said that, Ming Yun immediately jumped off her chair before grabbing his robe and shouting.
( For A cultivator, swearing on his own Dao heart is a very big thing; only soldiers of a kingdom or empire swear to their own Dao heart to bestow their loyalty to the kingdom. After swearing, they can't betray their kingdom; if they try to betray, they will die miserably. )
' Ming Ping is an Idiot. How can you just swear casually on your Dao's heart? You can die if you fail to fulfil your promise. Your soul barely lived in your body in such a weak state, and now you just swore. Oh God, what should I do..?' Ming Yun became quite worried as her forehead started to be covered in sweat. But Ming Ping said calmly before pulling her in his arms.
' Don't worry, Aunt. I will fulfil my promise. ' Ming Ping said calmly while patting her back. He was hugging her closer to him.
' How should I not worry? Do you know what will happen if you fail to fulfil your promise...? And what I will say to your mother if something happens to you, she is going to take the whole XuanYu sect on her head ...'
' Come on aunt, Why are you taking the whole XuanYu sect on your head..? Calm down and relax. ' Ming Ping said as he gently rubbed his hand on her back. She looked at his face before placing her face on his shoulder and her hand, which was on his chest, trying to push him away, now hugging him gently. As her mind was thinking.
' What is this feeling? I am feeling sad, but for some reason, I...' Just as she was thinking. Ming Ping whispered in her ear softly as his warm breath touched her ear and neck.
' When I said to you before this Aunt, you can have as many people who can show love and care for you, but no one will be in comparison to me.' Ming Ping said. As he said that, Ming Yun, who was lightly hugging him, her heart suddenly shot up as the jade white skin of her face turned light pink. She didn't even realize she was blushing.
' What.. lo ... love' Ming Yun tried to process the things as her hands, which were on his robe, clenched tightly. Before she can think about anything else. Ming Ping stopped hugging her and pushed her away before saying.
' Okay, Aunt since we made our deal. I won't disturb you any more; I shall take my leave then. Can you help me to go outside? ' Ming Ping asked as he turned his face to the direction where he came from.
' Huh...yes..' Ming Yun just replied blankly before guiding him outside.
As he came outside, he called Aunt Su Zu in a low tone. Soon, she appeared, and he left with her at an incredible speed. Meanwhile, Ming Yun continued to stand there without blinking, just looking in the direction where they left.
Sometime later, she came to her senses and blinked several times before immediately turning away and directly going inside her room before closing the door tightly.
.....
In the courtyard of Ming Ping, he landed as he said.
' Thanks, Aunt Su, for help.' Ming Ping said respectfully but Su Zu only replied with a hum.
' What happened Aunt ..? '
' Young master, if you wouldn't mind, can I ask you a question..?' Aunt Su asked as she looked a little worried.
' Oh sure, Aunt, Why not..?' Ming Ping said calmly as he came near the pond, which was in his courtyard and sat on one of the stones.
' Do you like Lady Yun..? ' She directly asked
' Which type of like are you talking about..? ' Ming Ping asked calmly as he started to remove his blindfold.
' Don't act fool, Young master.' Aunt Su said.
' If you are talking about liking Aunt Yun romantically, then no, and if you are asking if I love her as my aunt, then yes, I love her. I have always given her the same position as my mother in my heart.' Ming Ping said calmly, but Su Zu got confused because she didn't get the answer.
' What does that mean, Young master..? Does that mean you love Lady Yun..?' She asked with confusion.
' No, need to think that much Aunt Su. Let me cultivate now.' Ming Ping said as he started to accumulate Qi from his surroundings.
' But I think, Young master, you didn't need to take the oath on your Dao's heart..' Aunt Su thought as she looked down a little before sighing and disappearing from view.
The next morning, after cultivating all night, Ming Ping stopped cultivating as he felt the warm sunlight on his body. His body was covered in sweat, so he got up from the stone and started to remove his robe; just as he did, he heard a familiar voice.
' Good morning, Young master. ' Aunt Su's voice came to Ming Ping as his head turned in her direction.
' Oh, good morning Aunt Su. By the way, Aunt, where were you last night..?' Ming Ping greeted her calmly as he asked her a question.
' I was here cultivating beside you, Young master. ' Aunt Su replied as her voice was down.
' Oh, then, do you probably want to take a bath in the pond as well? Since it can help both of us in cultivation. ' Ming Ping said as he touched the stone near the pond. He asked her that because if both of them both in the same spiritual pond, it would not only help them to feel refreshed from all-night cultivation, but it would also help them in their cultivation.
Because the liquid that comes out of a female body contains Yin energy, which helps male cultivators. The liquid from the male body contains Yang energy, which helps female cultivators to grow their cultivation faster. It is also a form of dual cultivation but it is neater than real dual cultivation.
As for Su Zu, she immediately agreed to Ming Ping because this was not the first time he asked that, and it genuinely helped them boast their cultivation speed.
' As you say, Young master .' Aunt Su said in a low tone; Ming Ping immediately turned his head.
' Come on, Aunt Su, don't say it like that. It feels like I am forcing you to do it. ' Ming Ping said with a little laugh.
' Young master, I am just following your order.' She replied as her face remained unchanged; soon, she started to open her robe.
As she removed her robe, her hot figure, which was hiding behind her robe, came into view. She had quite a beautiful body with a shape build. She untied her long hair as it dropped down to her back, covering her back entirely. She steps inside the pool.
' Hmm..little hot water so nice. ' Ming Ping thought as he rubbed his palm on his body and arms slowly. Meanwhile, Aunt Su sat quietly beside him. Not making any movement. They continued to submerge into the water while absorbing the energy which was dissolved in it for half an hour.
' Young master, do you want me to wash your hair..?' After half an hour, Aunt Su suddenly asked in a low tone before coming close to Ming Ping.
' Huh.. Sure Aunt .' Ming Ping replied as he felt his hair being untied. He also has the same long hair as Aunt Su., His hair is more beautiful and smooth than Aunt Su herself.
Meanwhile, Aunt Su takes his hair in her hand, drowning it lightly in the spiritual water. Before gently massaging his scalp. That spiritual water contains special ingredients from spiritual herbs, which automatically clean their head and make their hair as smooth as a waterfall.
' Aunt Su..'
' Yes, Young master. ' She replied as her voice didn't sound as good as she had talked to him yesterday. So Ming Ping directly asked her.
' What happened Aunt..? You don't seem quite spirited as before..' Ming Ping asked calmly. As he asked Su Zu's hand stopped massaging as she didn't reply for quite a while. Ming Ping waited for her to say something, but Alas, he didn't get his answer. So, he said himself.
' Is it because of yesterday...? Are you still not able to understand what I have said to you before..??' Ming Ping asked as Aunt Su nodded her head rapidly before asking.
' Yes, Young master. I didn't understand the meaning of your words yesterday. Furthermore, I can't comprehend do you really like Lady Yun or not. ' She asked all of this at once.
' Haha ..aunt. If you want to know, then listen to it closely and try to understand. I wouldn't repeat it. ' Ming Ping chuckled lightly before lifting his arm and grabbing Aunt Su's hand as he directed her to come in front of him. She came in front of him without any hesitation because she knew he couldn't see her anyway.
' Aunt when I said I didn't like Aunt Yun, I love her. You can't able to understand this.. than understand it this way. When you see a beautiful flower in a garden, and you like it, you plug it out to take it with you, wanting to keep it to only yourself. But when you love that flower, you water it every day just to let it shine brightly. ' Ming Ping completed what he wanted to say. As he completed his words, he asked his Aunt Su once again if she understood the meaning of his words. But he didn't get any reply.
' Aunt Su ..' He called her once again, but only silence met his ears, so he decided to use his Gu of Vision. As he used it, a sun-shaped tattoo appeared on his forehead, which was shining in golden light. He can now clearly see everything in his surroundings.
' What Aunt Su entered in meditative state..? Wait she is getting enlightenment.. oh that's interesting. Since she is getting enlightenment I don't know how much time it will take her to come back to normal. ' He thought as he looked around before stopping using his ability. After all, it was consuming too much energy. Furthermore, he saw his maid's beautiful face with open hair; her body was submerged in the water. Only her shoulders and half breasts can be seen. And the pond water has many leaves of peach blossom floating on it. Although one can see only that much it was enough to make anyone fall for her beauty.
Soon, he came out of the pool and wore another set of clothes, which was already prepared by Aunt Su because she knew that after all night cultivation, her Young master took a bath to refresh himself.
Ming Ping came out of the pond and put on his clothes before once again continuing to cultivate. His daily and normal life is like this only cultivation and achieving power. But since his mother forces him to become the next Holy Son. He didn't know what challenges he was going to face.
After four hours of cultivation, Su Zu opened her eyes in surprise as she talked to herself.
'Did I just get enlightenment just by listening to Young's master's words..? My cultivation increased to another level; I was at the mid-stage of the Soul Place Realm, and now I am at the late stage of the Soul Palace Realm. If I can get another enlightenment, then I can directly break through to another Realm. It is amazing. But didn't many people cultivate for hundreds or thousands of years to get an insight, but I...' She thought as she looked down at herself realizing she was still in the spiritual pond.
' Young master, already gotten out of the pond. ' She thought before immediately coming out of it. As she hurriedly came out, the splashing of water caught Ming Ping's attention who was cultivating.
' I thank you, Young master, for your guidance. ' She said as she came out. Before doing anything, she thanked him because it's not easy to get enlightenment just by someone's words.
'Oh, Aunt Su, you came out of your meditative state. Did you gain some insights? ' Ming Ping asked crucial, although he could feel her aura become denser than before.
' Yes, Young master I gain some insight because of you.' She said as she bowed a little, but Ming Ping couldn't see her.
' Oh no Aunt Su. You gain it because of your intelligence, not because of me. I just said a few words. ' Ming Ping said calmly with a smile. But Su Zu shakes her head a little before saying.
' No, Young master, if I didn't follow your orders, I might not be able to get this opportunity .' She tried to push the blame of her enlightenment on Young's master's order since he didn't want to accept that she got enlightenment because of his words. But Ming Ping frowns slightly as he says.
' Come on, Aunt Su, didn't I say not to say it like that? I feel like I am forcing you to do anything. ' Ming Ping once again warned her not to say it like that. But Alas.
' But, Young master, I was just following your orders. ' She said it once again, which made Ming Ping angry as he said.
' Okay then, if you are just following my orders, come here. Come here and hug me. ' Ming Ping said calmly; just as he said that Su Zu looked a little surprised as she thought ', Did Young master get angry? It's rare to see him angry. ' As she thought before coming closer to him. But suddenly, the cold wind passed through her body as she looked down at herself, realizing she was completely naked.
' Young master, do I have to hug you now or later? ' She asked as she felt a little sense of shame, thinking that her Young master could feel her body if he hugged her right now.
' Yes, right now. What happened? Are you not following my orders anymore? Aunt.' Ming Ping asked with a hint of teasing.
' Is Young Master doing it on purpose..? Damn,' She thought as she looked at him before gulping her saliva.
' Damn, Why thinking about hugging him right now in my condition making me excited..? What happened to my mind.?' She thought as she lightly bit her lips. Because she was feeling ashamed of doing it a little. On the other side, her mind was thinking about what her Young master would feel if she hugged him tightly.
' No..no don't think like that...' She tried to calm down herself. As Ming Ping's voice came again.
' What happened, Aunt? Why are you delaying..?' As he asked she immediately replied.
' Anhh... nothing, Young master, but I just came out of the pond water, and my body is still wet, so if I hug you right now, your clothes are going to get wet. ' She makes an excuse, thinking about if she can stop him, but.
' No need to worry about my clothes. ' Ming Ping said.