Chapter 36: Linghu Chong — Master, Why Are You Taking Off My Pants? ( Part 2 )

By now, Wang Xuan should have succeeded—right?

The thought of his wife beneath another man’s hips made his lower half throb again in pain. He dared not imagine further.

But just as he arrived outside the Guo residence—he ran into someone.

“Who goes there? Name yourself!”

“Wait—Elder Lu, it’s me!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Youjiao frowned deeply in confusion.

“Head Yue?”

It was already late at night—shouldn’t he be resting inside the Guo residence?

Why was he wandering around Xiangyang?

Could he be a Mongol spy?

No… Head Yue was famed across the martial world as the “Gentleman Sword”—surely he wouldn’t defect to the barbarians of the grasslands.

There had to be an explanation.

“Elder Lu, here’s the situation. I got up to relieve myself and spotted a suspicious shadow sneaking around. I tracked it all the way out here—but unfortunately, his movement technique was beyond mine. He escaped.”

“I see. It was my oversight. Sorry for troubling Head Yue—please return to rest quickly!”

“Will do.”

After Yue Buqun left, Elder Lu still frowned.

He felt something strange in Yue’s gaze earlier—but couldn’t quite explain what was off.

Probably just my imagination…

Back inside the Guo residence, Yue Buqun finally let out a breath of relief—only to suddenly remember something.

Would Wang Xuan tell Ning Zhongze about their deal?

He had left in such a rush earlier that he forgot to clarify it.

Feeling uneasy, he hurried back to their room.

As he approached, he saw the candle was still lit.

“S-Sister… you’re still awake?”

“Senior Brother, where did you go?”

Ning Zhongze sat fully dressed by the bed. The candlelight was dim, so her expression was unreadable.

“I… I ran into a thief outside!”

Yue Buqun quickly repeated the same lie he had told Elder Lu.

“I see.”

She nodded, then said nothing more—turning and lying down on the innermost side of the bed.

Seeing this, Yue Buqun felt greatly relieved.

As a man, his pride was at stake—he really didn’t want her to know.

Just as he reached the bed, he hesitated.

Sleeping beside her… what if it bleeds out again?

So he said:

“Junior Sister, I think I’ve come to some sudden realization. You sleep first—I’ll go outside and meditate.”

“Alright.”

She responded without turning her head.

Earlier, she hadn’t believed Wang Xuan’s words entirely.

So she waited for Yue Buqun to return and confess.

But now, with all the suspicious signs lining up—it was clear Wang Xuan had told the truth.

After so many years together, Ning Zhongze understood why Yue Buqun did what he did.

But understanding was one thing—accepting it was another.

Still, for now, there was nothing she could do but accept what had happened.

Outside, Yue Buqun was unaware that she had figured out the truth. Believing she suspected nothing, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He sat cross-legged in one of the Guo residence’s gazebos and began cultivating.

Not the Zixia Divine Art⁴, of course.

But the secret art that Wang Xuan had given him.

Linghu Chong lay in bed, his mind foggy and aching from too much wine.

He felt dizzy and numb—utterly miserable.

Even in this state, he had a dream.

He dreamed of childhood days, playing with his junior sister, Yue Lingshan.

“Junior Sister… Junior Sister!”

But as they ran, she vanished.

Linghu Chong panicked—he searched everywhere.

Then suddenly, a wave of bladder pressure overcame him.

I need to pee!

But he couldn’t find a toilet anywhere.

Forget it—no one’s around. I’ll just go here.

He dropped his pants and let loose.

Instantly, a wave of comfort washed over him—utter bliss.

Then—

He opened his eyes.

And saw a familiar figure beside the bed.

“Eh? Master?”

Seeing that it was Yue Buqun, Linghu Chong was startled awake.

He then noticed…

His pants had been pulled down to his knees.

“Master… why are you taking off my pants?!”

“Master, why are you taking off my pants?”

Linghu Chong was utterly shocked.

His mind couldn’t process it.

*What’s going on?*

“Chong’er, you’re grown, yet you wet the bed? How disgraceful!”

Yue Buqun turned away, one hand behind his back, maintaining his usual dignity.

Perhaps due to last night’s drunkenness, Linghu Chong only now noticed the dampness below.

Coupled with his respect for his master, he immediately assumed Yue Buqun was kindly changing his pants for him.

*This is Master’s care for me!*

*Yet I misunderstood him!*

*I’m truly unworthy!*

Linghu Chong’s face showed guilt, ashamed for doubting his master.

*Must be from drinking too much, losing control in my sleep!*

*I can’t drink so much anymore!*

After Linghu Chong changed into clean pants and dressed neatly, Yue Buqun turned back.

“Master, did you need me for something?”

“Chong’er, I’ve seen your feelings for Shan’er, but alas, I’m *helpless to aid*. Let’s set aside romantic matters for now. Starting today, I’ll teach you the Zixia Divine Skill!”

Hearing this, Linghu Chong knelt and kowtowed.

The Zixia Divine Skill, Huashan Sect’s treasured technique, made Yue Buqun’s intent clear as day!

Looking at his respectful disciple kneeling, Yue Buqun couldn’t help but purse his lips, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

After breakfast, Elder Lu came to report to Guo Jing, mentioning in passing that someone had snuck into the Guo mansion last night.

“Hero Guo, this was only caught thanks to Sect Leader Yue’s timely discovery!”

“Oh?”