Chapter 126 – Li Qinghe Becomes a Bootlicker, Your Master Is Still Your Master!

The next morning, at dawn.

Jianghai Library.

Having finished several rounds of work with no other tasks at hand, Qin Yang was lounging as usual, sitting on his Slacking Stool while scrolling through his phone to rest.

It had been a night since the Curator returned, and during this time, the library’s security forces seemed to have been withdrawn overnight.

Since then, no one had mentioned the disturbances again.

Even the previously enthusiastic Manager had fallen silent, rarely passing near Sector 2 and deliberately avoiding the area whenever he walked by.

“Tsk, did Li Qinghe come clean to her father?” Qin Yang wondered as he sat on the stool, scratching Xiaobai’s chin and watching her blissful expression.

Just then.

Tap, tap!

A series of light footsteps sounded.

Li Qinghe walked toward the entrance with her hands behind her back, skipping every few steps, a smile crinkling her eyes as she moved with a buoyant gait.

“Master, that human is coming again!” Xiaobai wagged her tail, nestled in Qin Yang’s arms, and glanced at Li Qinghe approaching the door. Suddenly, she wrinkled her nose and sniffed. “She seems to be holding something? It smells like some kind of treasure?”

“Treasure?” Qin Yang glanced at Li Qinghe upon hearing this, his mental energy instantly extending to see through what she was hiding behind her back.

It was a palm-sized oval object covered in dense array inscriptions, emitting a soothing Star Power fluctuation.

“It really is a treasure.” Seeing this, Qin Yang felt puzzled.

What’s going on?

What is this girl doing bringing a treasure here?

As Qin Yang pondered.

“Mas—ter—” Li Qinghe had already drawn close affectionately, elongating the endearment as she called out to Qin Yang and casually handed over the treasure in her hand.

It was a handcrafted lotus in bud, forged with a gilded exterior, engraved with intricate silver array inscriptions and adorned with ancient Sanskrit characters, appearing extremely luxurious.

“What do you mean by this?” Qin Yang examined the Golden Lotus, then looked up warily at Li Qinghe.

In just one night…

This girl has changed so much?

This feels like the weasel paying respects to the chicken—nothing good!

“Nothing at all, Master, don’t worry!” Li Qinghe placed the Golden Lotus on Xiaobai’s back, squinting with a smile. “I just thought you looked too tired, and your disciple wanted to show some filial respect. This Golden Lotus was carved by my own hands—it can help you sleep and make your slacking more comfortable.”

“…” Qin Yang was half-convinced and half-doubtful upon hearing this. He weighed the golden artifact and briefly probed its internal structure.

Beneath the gilded shell, two Calming Arrays were layered, supplemented by several minor Spirit-Nourishing Arrays. There were no hidden tricks, and combined with the exquisite craftsmanship, it would likely be worth a fortune out in the world.

“I carved all these arrays myself—it took me all night,” Li Qinghe said softly, pointing to the dark circles under her eyes. “Keep this array in your pocket, close your eyes and rest for a while, and it’ll be equivalent to an hour of napping. It’s very comfortable.”

“Master, just consider it a gift for accepting me as your disciple. I won’t disturb your cultivation anymore.” With that, she turned and left, quickly disappearing from Qin Yang’s sight.

“???” Qin Yang was utterly baffled, momentarily stunned.

Did this girl take the wrong medicine today?

Whatever.

Qin Yang stored the Golden Lotus artifact, deciding it didn’t matter.

The item was fine, so he’d keep it for now—it might come in handy anyway.

…

A short while later.Li Qinghe arrived behind the bookshelf and observed Qin Yang through the gaps between the books. Seeing that he had accepted the gift, she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

“Good, he finally took it.”

“This is a good start… Playing hard to get, I’ve got you hooked, you Qin fellow, hehe!”

Feeling relieved, Li Qinghe took out her phone and scrolled through her call records.

Yesterday, when Li Daoming returned to the hall, he had spoken with her on the third floor about the Beast Tide.

Currently, Jianghai City was in imminent danger, with an uncertain future ahead. Even with the current security forces, it might not be enough to handle the situation safely.

But!

If they could respectfully invite the Sword God to emerge from seclusion, the chance of victory would soar to one hundred percent!

“Don’t worry, Father. I will definitely accomplish the important task you’ve entrusted to me!”

Li Qinghe thought to herself. Now, the only barrier between her and Sword God Senior was Qin Yang. As long as she could get past him,

she would naturally be able to meet the true Sword God Senior!

“So for now, I’ll just grit my teeth and flatter that Qin fellow, enduring hardship to achieve my goal!”

“Hmph, with my extraordinary talent, I’m sure I’ll be able to become Sword God Senior’s disciple!”

Thinking of this, Li Qinghe felt instantly motivated. She opened her phone, found the library management group, and sent a message in the name of the Manager.

[Manager: This week’s outstanding employee list.]

[Manager: I’ve reviewed the duty records over the past few days. Some employees in the hall have shown good efficiency and deserve appropriate recognition.]

[Head Manager: Received. I’ll arrange for performance bonuses right away.]

A moment later.

Ding dong!

Qin Yang’s phone chimed.

“Huh?”

“Another notification in the group?”

Qin Yang was taken aback and quickly pulled out his phone. Opening the employee group, he immediately saw a list of this week’s best employees.

His own name was prominently included!

“???”

Qin Yang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Wait, I slack off every day. How does that make me the best employee?”

Something must be wrong here.

But.

Even as he thought this, Qin Yang frowned, recalling Li Qinghe’s fawning attitude that morning.

Something’s up!

One shouldn’t accept rewards without merit.

Was this girl secretly manipulating something?

“Whatever, let her do as she pleases.”

With that thought, Qin Yang put down his phone and continued slacking off as usual.

As the day went on, everything in the hall went smoothly.

Around noon, the Manager came to see him, promising to raise his salary and issue this month’s pay early.

In the afternoon, Li Qinghe showed up again, carrying a scooter as a token of appreciation for his hard work, followed by a constant stream of small gifts.

Qin Yang received so many gifts his hands grew tired, and he suddenly found her quite likable.

The day passed pleasantly.

Soon, it was time to clock out in the evening.

As the sun set in the west, employees gradually left the hall. Qin Yang and Xiaobai went to the entrance to clock out, only to find Li Qinghe already waiting for him.

“Master, when are you free?”

“Is something wrong?”

“Nothing, I just wanted to invite you to dinner. I heard there’s a new hot pot place in the southern part of the city that’s pretty good.”

Li Qinghe stood on her tiptoes and whispered, “We can treat it as our master-disciple ceremony, and I also want to learn more… about our sect’s matters. For example, who is my grandmaster…”

“Grandmaster?”

Hearing this, Qin Yang was stunned, taking a moment to process it.

What did she mean by grandmaster?

The master’s master?

Wait…Qin Yang narrowed his eyes almost imperceptibly as he observed Li Qinghe’s fawning demeanor, gradually understanding the situation.

Tsk tsk. Many kiss the baby for the nurse’s sake.

So this lass was trying to curry favor with him to inquire about the “Sword God’s” whereabouts, all to become his shimei!

However.

Even if you manage to apprentice under the “Sword God”…

You’ll still have to call me teacher!

Your master’s master will always be your master!

(End of Chapter)