Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 2075 - 553: A Young Man’s Feelings (Seventh Bonus - )

The elders of the Medicine Sect and Ye Chenghong couldn’t stop praising Tiezhu, saying he had the makings of someone who cultivated ancient martial arts. However, Big Tiezhu was quite sorrowful; not being able to roam south and north with his master and junior sister made him feel abandoned.

Therefore, after An Yiqing returned a few days ago, Big Tiezhu had been somewhat listless and sulky.

Meanwhile, An Yiqing had been busy flirting with Gu Yelin and then occupied with Xuanjin Yulong, leaving her with no time to care for her disciple’s "young man’s affection" until today when she realized something was amiss with Tiezhu.

"Tiezhu, what’s wrong? Why so sulky?" An Yiqing smiled lightly at her disciple squatting on the steps of the Medicine Sect front hall.

Tiezhu lifted his head, opened his mouth but said nothing.

"It’s nothing."

An Yiqing raised a brow; such deep resentment, and he calls it nothing?

Yin Xilin, reading a book in the hall, glanced at Tiezhu and shook his head speechlessly. This kid, if he knew the decision his master made after returning from the Dragon Clan, he would jump three meters high.

"I heard you’ve made rapid progress, almost reaching the Demi-god Early Stage." An Yiqing asked with a bright smile.

Tiezhu nodded, gloomily pursing his lips, "Hmm, making progress so Master can take me out to play."

An Yiqing’s red lips slightly curved, her eyes sparkling with a deep smile, "Tiezhu is blaming Master for not taking you to the Dragon Clan?"

Tiezhu’s body stiffened, he shook his head, "No, I just feel useless. Master is afraid I’d get hurt, and dares not take me out..." Saying so, he gradually lowered his head, looking aggrieved.

An Yiqing felt a pang seeing Tiezhu like this. She sighed, walked over to him, and sat down.

"Foolish boy, what nonsense are you thinking? You’ve quickly reached Innate Peak, how could you be useless?" She reached out and tousled his hair haphazardly, gently looking at the simple-hearted big guy, "Master didn’t expect so much to happen at the Dragon Clan, thought I could come back after sending Zixuan, but ended up staying a month. That’s Master’s mistake, so let me apologize to you. Next time, no matter where we go, I’ll take you along, okay?"

Tiezhu was moved by An Yiqing’s explanation; his eyes reddened, "It’s not Master’s fault, it’s me, Tiezhu, who’s at fault, being immature and overthinking."

An Yiqing gazed softly at him; Tiezhu looked tall and strong but was a few years older than her. However, due to issues in his childhood, he had a mental defect, with maturity and emotional intelligence stuck at fifteen or sixteen. Yet, he was steadier and more sensible than those youths. Since living with the An Family, he always took the initiative to help with family matters whenever possible, even impressing Old Master An, who recommended that An Yiqing treat him well.

This silly disciple, even feeling sad, kept it to himself, never causing trouble for others.

Tiezhu’s nature further convinced An Yiqing that her decision was correct.

"Tiezhu, I have a task to entrust you with." An Yiqing suddenly said earnestly.

Tiezhu suddenly felt a bit nervous, "What is the task?"

"This time at the Dragon Clan, I eradicated the Sky Punishment Pavilion’s Xuan Clan. I’ve mentioned before that the Dragon-Taming Art’s external clan Situ Family and the Xuan Clan are of the same lineage, all descendants of Ancestor Xuan Qing. As an outsider inheritor of the Situ Family, I’ve become the new Pavilion Master of the Sky Punishment Pavilion with the Xuan Clan’s extinction. However, to put it simply, I’m a commander without soldiers."

An Yiqing paused, then continued, "I’ve renamed the Sky Punishment Pavilion to Dragon Roar Hall; I’m not planning to visit the Dragon Clan often nor develop Dragon Roar Hall into what Sky Punishment Pavilion once was. However, the Dragon-Taming Art must have a successor, and the Dragon Clan’s security must be assured. Therefore, I need to choose someone with high talent, righteous heart, and down-to-earth nature as the successor of the Dragon Taming Clan. Tiezhu, after much thought, no one is more suited than you."

Tiezhu was stunned, staring blankly at An Yiqing. Successor of the Dragon Taming Clan, protector of the Dragon Clan, next master of Dragon Roar Hall—such an important task, a noble status, Tiezhu naturally understood. An Yiqing entrusting such a task to him demonstrated her trust.

"Master..." Tiezhu’s eyes turned red, looking somewhat at a loss.

An Yiqing smiled as she ruffled his hair, "Silly boy, your pure nature is what I like and admire the most. The Dragon Clan is entrusted to you, don’t disappoint Master. Tonight, I’ll teach you the first volume of the Dragon-Taming Art, and your tasks will become more challenging. Keep it up!"

Tiezhu pursed his lips, nodded vigorously, "Master, rest assured! As long as I, Tiezhu, am around, no one will harm the Dragon Clan, and no evil dragon will break the rules!"

"Good, Master believes in you!"

As they were conversing, Ye Chenghong, upon hearing An Yiqing had arrived, hurried over from the backyard.

"Arriving without a word, getting lazier by the day." Ye Chenghong glanced at An Yiqing, seemingly indifferent but sizing her up thoroughly. Hmm, she’s gotten thinner, her chin’s sharper.

"I’ve just arrived, Tiezhu, your teacher’s becoming pettier." An Yiqing warmly joked.

Ye Chenghong’s beard fluttered in anger, eyes bulging, "You brat, watch out or you’ll spoil Tiezhu and Lingling! Hmph! Back from the Dragon Clan for so long, not thinking of visiting your old man, no conscience!" Saying so, he plopped down on a chair, looking quite mournful.

An Yiqing found it amusing, knowing her master’s teasing nature, but she still stepped forward, gently massaging Ye Chenghong’s shoulders.

"Master, don’t be mad. I’m free these days, I’ll stay at the Medicine Sect and keep you company."

Ye Chenghong’s eyes lit up but quickly thought of something, shaking his head hastily, "No, no. If that little boy Lao San finds out you don’t return home at night, he’ll come and tear down my Medicine Sect! Impossible, these old bones can’t withstand it."

Watching her master shake his head like a rattle, An Yiqing chuckled helplessly and found Gu Yelin’s "bad reputation" quite amusing.

"I’ve already spoken to Ah Lin, you can rest easy. If he dares to demolish the Medicine Sect, just tell me, and I’ll settle the account with him!" Saying so, An Yiqing even patted her chest, looking very loyal.

Ye Chenghong, Yin Xilin, and Tiezhu all looked skeptical at An Yiqing’s bravado.

"Enough teasing, let’s discuss something serious. Sit down." Ye Chenghong waved his hand, signaling An Yiqing to sit, "I called you today to ask your opinion on something."