Chapter 5: CH 5

"So what if I did it? You're just not pleasing to the eyes."

Han Shengyao got up gracefully, treating the embarrassment of falling down after being pounced on, amidst the confusion, as if it were simply an illusion.

Bai Wan looked at Han Shengyao's arrogant demeanor and bared her true face in front of the Demon Emperor. Incredibly furious, she said, "Ah Heng, do you see what kind of attitude she has! That beast must be caught, I want to skin it myself!"

The Demon Emperor did not say a word. When he saw Han Shengyao inadvertently fall to the ground in front of him, he realized that the imposing woman in red was actually a thin and delicate lady despite having a face that was as cold as frost.

He felt a touch of tenderness for the woman in his heart, and regretted trying to hurt her.10

If she wasn't the Sage tasked to protect the spiritual veins, who the former Demon Emperor advised him to treat with respect, his status would not have been threatened.

He looked at Han Shengyao and for the first time, carefully studied the strength and appearance of the Demon Realm's number one beauty. He felt a little regretful.6

In the Demon Realm where the strong are respected, she was the most suitable candidate to be his Dao Companion, even if her mind was vicious and obstinate.

Bai Wan froze for a moment and turned to look at him. Seeing that his eyes were fixated on the absent-minded Han Shengyao, she immediately panicked a little.

She made a mistake of losing her manners in front of him just now, could it be that he felt disgusted by her?

Her face reverted to its pitiful expression as she inwardly scolded the uninvited guest who scratched her face. She held the Demon Emperor's cheeks with trembling hands and forced him to look at her, saying with tears streaming down her face, "Ah Heng, am I ugly now? Do you not want me anymore?"

He withdrew his gaze from Han Shengyao and wiped away her tears. His usual voice filled with dignity softened as he said, "This deity's right-hand man happened to bring back a good elixir from the Immortal Fairy Mountain located at the South. With it, your scars will fade away in a few days. Besides, you're the future Demon Empress, how could this deity not want you?"

'Demon Empress'.

At those words, Bai wan's eyes brightened for a moment and the corners of her mouth curved up slightly. She looked at Han Shengyao with a vague look in her eyes. She had to get rid of this person sooner or later, so as to not delay her plans any further.1

The Demon Emperor looked down on Han Shengyao and admonished her, "Why aren't you leaving? This deity doesn't want to see you right now."

She looked at the supposed Demon Empress in his arms and a faint sneer formed on her lips.

"As you wish, your majesty the Demon Emperor."

With one last look at Bai Wan's beautiful tear-stained face, Han Shengyao's expression returned to normal as if nothing had happened, and she walked away without a second thought.

In the quiet bamboo forest, light trailed the rustling bamboo leaves and formed speckles of light as it fell upon the blooming wildflowers amidst the field of green grass. Clear water splashed and made crisp clinking sounds as it occasionally knocked on the smooth pebbles.

Han Shengyao played with a stone in her hand while leaning lazily on the rock by the stream. She tossed it into the water, looking at a spot in the forest as she said coldly, "You've followed me all the way here and still wish to hide. Come out."2

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After realizing that she had already noticed her presence, Lin Qianshuang, who was deciding on when to come out, emerged from the tall grass.

Han Shengyao watched with half-closed eyes, her face unreadable, at the silvery-white beast cub slowly approaching her.

The little beast's round eyes were bright and intelligent, its tail curled up behind it, and Its ears shook back and forth with unease, seemingly afraid of her.

"You were the one who scratched Bai Wan's face and cleverly helped me avoid the attack."

Han Shengyao raised her eyes, revealing a trace of displeasure. The fact that she was seen by someone in a state of distress made her very upset, even if the little beast in front of her was just born and appeared innocent and naive

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Lin Qianshuang noticed her dark mood, carefully sat and rubbed herself against her side as she said with a tone of grief, "Master, I saw him trying to hurt you so I..."

"I don't recall accepting you as my disciple."

Han Shengyao probed Lin Qianshuang with a sharp gaze as she frowned. She did not remember taking in a little beast as her disciple.

Keenly aware of her suspicion, Lin Qianshuang curled up into a silvery-white ball and rolled on the grass while bouncing several times to simulate the movements of the demon egg. The pure and innocent eyes of the beast looked at the person in front of her and said, "Master, do you still remember? You saved my life on Tianfu Mountain."

"You're the demon egg?"

Han Shengyao's eyes flashed with surprise. She was a little puzzled. The beast cub probably absorbed the Demonic Energy from its surroundings and just hatched recently, so it should be very weak. But instead, it looked... Very lively.

Lin Qianshuang waved her tail happily with bright eyes, quickly responding, "That's right."

Han Shengyao picked her up from the ground, placed her palm on her head to sense her Demonic Energy and scolded her a little, "Did I not tell Xia, Qiu and Dong to take care of you?(1) How did you get here?"

"Senior brother Xia and I were hunting prey in the forest to absorb their Demonic Energy, but the beast was too cunning and I let it escape."

Lin Qianshuang waved her tail sadly and her ears drooped, giving Han Shengyao a pitiful look.4

The sight of the depressed and aggrieved little beast in front of her softened her heart. Her reprimanding words were stuck in her throat. She subconsciously patted the head of the little beast, as if to comfort it.

Lin Qianshuang was thrilled for a moment. Han Shengyao's intimate actions meant that the other party did not hate her.

The beast cub injured the narrow-minded Bai Wan. She would definitely not let it go.

Han Shengyao remembered the fates of the people who offended Bai Wan. Her eyes permeating with a deep coldness shrank slightly. She gently pinched the beast cub's ears, sighed at close range, and said, "Do you know that nobody can match up to Bai Wan's position in the Demon Emperor's heart? It'll be very dangerous if you try to harm her."

Lin Qianshuang cheekily shrunk under her gaze, still in her grip, letting out a few whines to indicate her trust in her.

Han Shengyao looked at the cute appearance of the little beast cub and chuckled. She shifted the silvery-white ball of fur into her arms and said, "Little thing, are you sure that I'll protect you? Everyone in the demon palace knows that I've always been unconcerned about the life and death of my disciples. Moreover, you're not even an official disciple."

Lin Qianshuang's furry paws grasped her sleeve and willfully said anxiously, "Don't call me 'Little thing', I have a name and it's 'Lin Qianshuang'. Master, you said you'd take me in as your disciple. You're not allowed to go back on your words."1

Han Shengyao did not respond to her pleading. She looked at the beautiful little beast in her arms, whose head and ears drooped dejectedly. Her heart twitched at the sight of the beast's empty and solitary-looking figure.

She was reminded of herself when she had just transformed into a human by the sacred lake that year, at a loss for her future.

Lin Qianshuang's eyes wandered to the ground as she waited for Han Shengyao's answer. She knew Han Shengyao's weakness thoroughly, and that is, she had no resistance to cute things. This was confirmed by the fact that the male protagonist from the original novel, Liang Jingxuan, appealed to her interests by giving her a Persian cat and increased his favorability.3

She could clearly feel Han Shengyao's face loosening and appearing gentle from her originally indifferent and cold expression whenever she acted coquettishly towards her.1

A pair of hands held her waist and wrapped her in their arms.

"Your name is Lin Qianshuang, right? Then from now on, I'll call you Shuang'er."2

Han Shengyao lifted the little beast's chin with slightly narrowed eyes, examining her appearance. A meaningful smile appeared on her face.2

"Such a beautiful female beast. Your human transformation is bound to be an exceptional beauty. If you want me to protect you, then obediently listen and follow me.

Not only will I nurture you into a powerful demon cultivator that is rarely seen in the world, I'll also make you sit by the Demon Emperor's right side and toss that sinister woman, Bai Wan, down from her position completely."4

Lin Qianshuang's eyes widened and looked at Han Shengyao in a daze. It was good that she was keeping her by her side, but the meaning of her next set of words meant that she wanted to raise her to become the Demon Empress!

"You're not willing?"

Han Shengyao's tone was vaguely oppressive.

Reflected in her eyes was the image of the cute little beast staring at her dumbly. Her azure eyes were wide open and seemed frightened.

How could she not be willing? This was a good opportunity to get close to the Demon Emperor and kill him ah.2

With a dazed and muddled expression, Lin Qianshuang looked at Han Shengyao as if she didn't hear what she had just said, "I'll listen to everything master tells me, as long as master is willing to let me stay by your side."

"Good disciple."

Han Shengyao's eyes reverted to its usual lazy look as if its previous sharpness just now was just a misconception of hers.

She gently held Lin Qianshuang in her arms and said in a low voice, "Shuang'er, regarding your transformation, I'll take you to the Demon Pool. There, you can step into the threshold of cultivation and obtain a few benefits."

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came from the forest.

Lin Qianshuang, who was nestled in Han Shengyao's arms, looked towards the source and found a young man running towards them, panting. It was Xia, the senior brother from whom she was separated.

"Junior sister! Are you okay? you're not hurt, are you?"

After he lost Lin Qianshuang, Xia had followed her trail to where they were, fearing that his junior sister would be attacked by the other low-level demons roaming in the forest.

Seeing Han Shengyao holding his junior sister, Xia froze and said, "Master, why are you here? Junior sister, she..."

"Shuang'er is my official disciple now, so from now on, you will call her senior sister."1

Interrupting his words, Han Shengyao continued as she looked at his stunned face, "Tell the Demon Emperor at the Demon Palace that I have accepted an official disciple, and remember to urge him to create her identity and jade slip."

Even after Han Shengyao left with Lin Qianshuang in her arms, Xia continued to stare at their figures in the distance before finally reacting.

Ahhhhhh, what did he just hear!

Their junior sister became their senior sister!

The coldest and most indifferent master of the Ninth Floor of the Demon Palace has accepted an official disciple!

With an envious look on his face, Xia stared at the direction Lin Qianshuang left in. A sad look flashed in his eyes, thinking that it was rare to have a junior sister, but she was taken away by the master.5

Throughout the year, his master has lived in Jiumin peak, which is a long distance away. She rarely came back to her cave in the demon palace.

On the upper two levels of the demon palace, only the official disciples with talent above the rank of Demon Sovereign can enter it.

Because of these reasons, the chances of meeting with his junior sister in the future will become slimmer.

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(1)T/N: Original text: "本座不是□□夏秋冬好好照看你，你怎么会跑到这里来了。" Idk why some of the characters were censored, so I may have mistranslated this sentence.

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