Chapter 9: The Stubborn Young Lady with a Soft Body

The two of them continued with the steps they had yet to finish.

With a solemn expression, Jiang Xie placed the bracelet onto Ji Wuyue's right hand.

Ji Wuyue's expression shifted several times, but in the end, she did not struggle.

As soon as the bracelet was placed on her hand, it shrank slightly, fitting snugly against her wrist.

"Alright, from this day forward, you are mine," Jiang Xie said with a faint smile. "The Soul Control Lock has been fastened. Unless I die, it will never come off. This means your life is now in my hands. That ghost should not come looking for you anymore; its target is now fixed on me."

"Mhm," Ji Wuyue hummed softly.

For a moment, she did not know whether to be happy or worried.

Old Wu, who was in the courtyard, nearly fell over upon hearing those words. A Soul Control Lock? What on earth was that?

Although he had not observed it closely just now, he could still sense its nature. Even though the bracelet was a treasure, its grade was not particularly high, nor was it any kind of Soul Control Lock. He had seen that item countless times before.

The Young Master really was... tricking even a child. And as for that ghost—where was there a ghost here?

While he was lost in thought, Jiang Xie and Ji Wuyue emerged from the room.

Old Wu tactfully pretended to be asleep, though he was actually observing their movements.

He watched as the two of them walked straight out of the courtyard gates and began to stroll aimlessly around the perimeter.

"See? No more ghosts, right?" Jiang Xie asked the little girl beside him with a smile.

Ji Wuyue gave a slight nod. However, she could not find it in herself to be happy at that moment. She even felt a hint of regret...

How had she been so inexplicably possessed to yield? This was just great. As the dignified Saintess of the Haoran Sect, her life was actually in the hands of a mere brat...

"By the way, I still do not know your name." It was only then that Jiang Xie realized he did not know what she was called.

Despite her reluctance, Ji Wuyue still revealed her name. "This young lady's name is Ji Wuyue."

"Ji Wuyue? A fine name!" Jiang Xie praised, though his heart tightened.

He had not expected her to be the daughter of the Haoran Sect Master. She was a real hot potato! Still, as long as her identity was not exposed, it would not be a problem.

"Understood, Little Yue'er."

"Who is Little Yue'er?" Ji Wuyue immediately puffed out her cheeks, clearly dissatisfied with the nickname.

Ignoring her dissatisfaction, Jiang Xie reached out and flicked her forehead. "Your life is in my hands now. What, do you intend to defy me?"

"...I would not dare..." Ji Wuyue hesitated for a moment before finally compromising.

"That is more like it." Jiang Xie revealed a satisfied smile.

Afterward, the two of them returned to the courtyard. Jiang Xie sat down on a stool and commanded, "Little Yue'er, pour a cup of tea for me!"

"You!..." Ji Wuyue clenched her fists, looking as if she might strike him at any second. After holding her stance for a while, she eventually yielded.

"Oh, the tea leaves are in the room," Jiang Xie added as a reminder.

Ji Wuyue paused, suppressed the anger in her heart, and walked into the room.

A moment later, a cup of hot tea was brought out.

"Here. Be grateful that this young lady personally brewed this tea for you!" Ji Wuyue handed the tea over with one hand, her eyes avoiding his.

As if sensing something, Jiang Xie did not take the tea immediately. Instead, he stared at her face and asked, "You did not put anything else in this tea, did you?"

Hearing this, Ji Wuyue's expression became slightly unnatural.

One look was all Jiang Xie needed to know she had indeed added something. "Speak. What did you put in it?"

"...Spit..."

"Wow, Little Yue'er, how can you be so disgusting?" Jiang Xie gave her a look of utter disdain.

Ji Wuyue's expression instantly changed as she snapped, "You are the disgusting one! Your whole family is disgusting!"

"Heh, showing such disrespect to your superior? It seems I need to give you a little punishment. Come here and lie down." Jiang Xie patted his thigh.

Ji Wuyue's face turned red again. Knowing that her life was in Jiang Xie's hands, she reluctantly approached him.

Yet, her mouth remained unyielding. "Humph, this young lady is not going over there. If you want to take advantage of me, keep dreaming!"

Looking at Ji Wuyue, who was already draped across his lap, Jiang Xie could not help but find it amusing. She truly was a tsundere young lady. Her body had softened, but her mouth remained as stubborn as ever.

On the other hand, although this little one was only twelve or thirteen years old, her figure was already developing quite well. He had not noticed it before.

It was only when he felt the softness against his thigh that he finally realized.

"You scoundrel, what do you want to do to me? I am warning you, do not even think about doing anything bad!"

Ji Wuyue's small face was flushed. This was the first time she had been in such close contact with a man other than her father.

"Of course I am giving you your punishment," Jiang Xie said with a wicked laugh. His palm fell sharply.

SNAP!

An unusually crisp sound echoed throughout the courtyard.

Even Old Wu, who was pretending to sleep, nearly could not help but expose Jiang Xie's scheme then and there. He only wanted to say to Ji Wuyue: Little girl! You have been tricked!!

That is not a Soul Control Lock at all! You are being led around by the nose by the Young Master!

Ji Wuyue was stunned. Her already crimson face turned even redder, and even her neck was not spared.

"T-this young lady... has never been hit like this before... You are too much!"

"Is it too much? The punishment is not over yet!"

With that, Jiang Xie's palm fell once again.

SNAP! Another crisp sound followed...

A while later, Ji Wuyue rubbed the spot where she had been struck with a face full of resentment. She felt a burning pain there.

Ten slaps! That brute Jiang Xie had actually hit her ten whole times, showing absolutely no tenderness toward the fairer sex.

"Little Yue'er, come over and massage my shoulders."

And just like that, not even a moment had passed before Jiang Xie was ordering her around again.

Ji Wuyue had an overwhelming urge to hit him, but she did not dare. She could only honestly do as she was told.

However, while her body yielded, her mouth remained entirely defiant. "Massage your shoulders? When has this young lady ever done such a thing? Give up on that idea; I will never agree to it!"

Feeling a pair of soft, delicate little hands gently kneading his shoulders, Jiang Xie felt incredibly satisfied. Disciplining a tsundere young lady really had its own unique charm.

Not far away, Old Wu, who had long since stopped pretending to sleep, felt his eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.

What was the situation?? Were you not refusing to do it?

So stubborn with her words, yet so honest with her body.

As expected of the Young Master. It is truly admirable. I have learned something new today.

One of these days, I should try to trick the madam at the Yi-Hong Brothel too. It should be quite fun...

After enjoying Ji Wuyue's massage for a while, Jiang Xie beckoned her over.

Ji Wuyue was stunned for a moment before she leaned her ear in toward him.

Only then did Jiang Xie speak softly. "Do you know? I quite like that stubborn look of yours."

After speaking, he even darted his tongue across her earlobe.

Ji Wuyue's whole body trembled.

She felt as though she were about to become something strange...