After My Master Lost All Her Cultivation, I Awakened the Wife-Pampering System! - Chapter 25:

Chapter 25: This Rebellious Disciple Is Getting Bolder and Bolder

In the kitchen, Su Wanqing grabbed Chu Ning’s ear, her face flushed red all the way to the tips of her ears. “I told you to look at my cultivation realm! Cultivation realm! Can’t you see my current level? What were you even looking at!” 

Chu Ning wanted to crawl into a hole. No way! You didn’t explain it clearly either! I thought you were showing me something else… 

He quickly forced a smile and said, “Congratulations, Master! I didn’t expect that after only beginning to recultivate, your aura has already reached such a level. It seems you’ve made remarkable progress in body cultivation! Master, could it be… the 2nd stage already?” Su Wanqing gave a cold sneer. 

“So you finally noticed?” 

Chu Ning scratched his head with an awkward grin. “Your disciple only slept for one night, and Master’s progress is already this fast. Truly unexpected…” 

Su Wanqing said, “Then by that logic, when you reached the 3rd realm, did I say I guessed it? Didn’t I also care about your cultivation progress? But look at you—what are you thinking about now? Do I really need to spell it out for you?” 

Her soft, slightly annoyed tone made Chu Ning decide this conversation was best left behind before it got any worse.

“Uh, Master, should I help you with the cooking?” 

“The meal’s done. Just wash your hands and get ready to eat.” 

“Yes, Master!”

The awkward moment finally passed. At the table, they sat facing each other, a spread of dishes before them—meat and vegetables alike. Little Bamboo Peak was never short of good ingredients. Chu Ning ate heartily. 

After skipping dinner last night, he was truly starving.

Su Wanqing, on the other hand, kept observing Chu Ning’s cultivation. His progress didn’t seem any slower than hers. When did he become this talented? Still, that was good. Now she wouldn’t be a burden to her disciple. 

After this, she would continue tempering her body using herbs.

Though, she did find it strange—why hadn’t anyone from the Supreme Profound Sect come yet? They should have arrived by now.

“Chu Ning, since I’m now at the 2nd stage, I’ve already concealed my aura as much as possible. You must also learn to hide your cultivation progress. If they don’t know your true strength, your chances of winning are greater.”

Chu Ning suddenly remembered. Right, he’d been advancing too fast lately and had completely forgotten about that. He decided he’d buy something from the system later to conceal his cultivation level. 

He nodded. “Master, what’s the difference between body cultivation and technique cultivation?”

Since he hadn’t practiced before, he wasn’t too sure. 

Su Wanqing thought for a moment, then explained based on her past experience. “Before the 3rd realm, body cultivators can easily crush those of the same realm. But after the 4th realm, it’s usually the opposite—they get suppressed instead. Technique cultivators can ride the wind and wield swords by the 3rd realm, far more agile than those relying on physical strength. That’s the difference.”

Chu Ning nodded in understanding. “So dual cultivation combines both strengths, but it progresses much slower?”

Su Wanqing hummed in agreement. “That’s right. Before the 6th realm, it might not matter much with my aptitude, but after that, it’ll likely get difficult.”

“It’s fine, Master,” Chu Ning said, smiling. “I’ll help you improve together.”

Su Wanqing chuckled softly. “Hehe… Just focus on eating. Can you even finish all this?”

Chu Ning immediately nodded. “No problem at all!”

Because it was delicious! 

How could he not finish it?

Su Wanqing’s faint smile made her even more beautiful. 

She thought to herself that her disciple hadn’t changed much—aside from talking a bit more cheekily, he was still the same as before. He had the heart of a rogue but no courage to match. He’d only flirt with words. 

Su Wanqing found it oddly amusing and thought Chu Ning was actually kind of fun.

As they continued eating, a voice suddenly called out, “Elder Su, Chu Ning.”

Master and disciple exchanged a glance and immediately became alert. The visitor was an elderly man wearing a yellow Daoist robe—it was Li Sheng, the Peak Master of the Pill Peak of the Supreme Profound Sect, at the peak of the 6th realm.

The old man approached with a friendly smile. Seeing the two dining together, he laughed lightly. “This meal smells wonderful. I wonder if this old man might also have a taste?”

Su Wanqing narrowed her eyes and smiled faintly. 

Hearing that smile, Li Sheng assumed she’d agreed and started to sit down—but her next words froze him in place.

“What are you? Get out of here, you’re an eyesore. You think you’re worthy to eat here?”

The old man’s expression stiffened immediately. He hadn’t expected Su Wanqing to say such words with a smile! His eyes flickered with killing intent, but thinking of her identity and the inheritance behind her, he suppressed it.

Wretched woman. Even as a cripple, she still dared to act arrogant. Fine. Once she consumes that Yin-Yang Black Dragon Pill, I’ll make sure to watch the Sect Master personally deal with her!

He hated people like Su Wanqing—those who surpassed centuries of cultivation in just a hundred years and acted proud about it. Now that she’d fallen from grace, he was more delighted than anyone. Let’s see how long you can stay standing!

Still, his face remained smiling as he produced several pills. “Elder Su, a few days ago, when you came to Pill Peak to buy pills, this old man overcharged by mistake. I hadn’t realized the materials weren’t that expensive. This is additional compensation—I hope Elder Su won’t mind.”

Chu Ning didn’t even glance at them. 

Just low-grade Nourishing Spirit Pills—not even worth a look.

Su Wanqing also ignored them, continuing to eat with a smile, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Who do you think you’re fooling? You saw my disciple’s newfound strength and came to curry favor. Let me tell you, you can take that trash back. No one here wants it.”

Chu Ning almost laughed out loud. That’s right! Perfect! His master’s mood was clearly excellent!

Li Sheng was acting on orders from Sect Master Chen Xuantian. This gift had to be delivered—he couldn’t afford to fail to win them over. 

But this woman clearly held grudges. What, just because I took a few of your disciples, you have to spit venom like that?

After hesitating, he smiled and turned to Chu Ning. “Ah, I heard just yesterday that you’ve reached the 3rd realm. Truly a young prodigy! I happen to have many pills suitable for your growth. Why not visit Pill Peak later? We can see if there’s anything fit for you.”

Chu Ning looked at Su Wanqing and replied with a grin, “Third Elder, my Master doesn’t like you. After all, you stole some of her disciples. Now that I’m her only one, I definitely can’t leave her side. Even if I were to go, I’d need her permission first.”

Su Wanqing gave a cold sneer. “Go? For what? Do you lack resources from me? Do you think my inheritance isn’t enough to elevate you? And you’d walk away just because an old man who’s cultivated for a thousand years but hasn’t even reached Saint realm says a few words? Fine—if that’s how it is, then why not go with him right now!”

Chu Ning’s expression changed drastically. 

He shook his head quickly. “Master, you misunderstand! You’ve already given me your greatest inheritance. How could I not serve at your side with complete loyalty!”

Su Wanqing’s eyes turned cold. “It’s best that way. Don’t let me find out you’re in contact with anyone else, or else… or else…”

Her words faltered. To an outsider, it seemed as if she had no real way to punish him.

Seeing this, Li Sheng was inwardly overjoyed. “Or else” what? You’re a cripple. What could you possibly do if he left? So, there really is some hidden inheritance here—and maybe even some discord between the two. 

A perfect opening! Chu Ning was a prodigy now; being scolded like this must leave him bitter. Perfect for manipulation.

Feigning sincerity, Li Sheng said, “Elder Su probably can’t open her storage ring anymore. Even if you have resources, they’re useless now. But my Pill Hall has many suitable resources for Chu Ning’s cultivation. No matter how strict you are, you shouldn’t delay his training. Think of it as compensation for taking your former disciples.”

Chu Ning’s eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly. “Right, Master! It’ll benefit me. Let’s go!”

Su Wanqing’s expression grew complicated, her fists tightening. “Hmph, fine. He’s not wrong, but remember—this old fox is only offering you those pills to repay me! If that’s the case, we’ll visit later.”

Li Sheng’s joy flashed briefly before being replaced by a mocking sneer in his heart. You, Su Wanqing, are nothing special. I’m not doing this for your sake—only for your legacy.

“Hehe, then I’ll await your visit. Chu Ning, this old man has high hopes for you!” With those meaningful words, he left. On the surface, it looked like a polite exchange between master and disciple, but he could already sense tension—perfect for exploiting.

What he failed to notice, however, was that if Su Wanqing truly didn’t care for Chu Ning, she wouldn’t have made such a grand meal.

After he left, the master and disciple exchanged a knowing smile. “Watch how your master tricks that old fox today…”

Seeing her sly grin, Chu Ning couldn’t help but smile as well. “Master, when you get cunning, you’re kind of adorable…”

Su Wanqing’s face turned red as she gripped her chopsticks tightly. Calling your master adorable—what kind of disciple says that?!

This rebellious disciple… his courage was getting bolder and bolder!