The Cold and Aloof Palace Master's Daily Demon-Slaying Life

Chapter 110 The Bronze Sparrow Terrace Locks Up the Two Qiaos

"Now, tell me what just happened, exactly as it was, without any embellishment." Her voice was not loud, but it carried a penetrating power that seemed to see through everything.

You Li felt a chill run down her spine, knowing that in front of her master, no amount of scheming could be hidden.

She immediately suppressed all her emotional outbursts, a barely perceptible glint of light flashing in her crimson eyes. Then, she began to recount the entire process—from Xiaobai bringing over the pastries to show off, to the rock-paper-scissors game, and finally to Xiaobai bursting into tears—in the most objective and straightforward language, without any omissions or bias.

Zuo Qingqiu listened quietly, her face showing little expression.

"You do have some sense of propriety, knowing how to deter her and not truly provoke her into destroying the weapon," Zuo Qingqiu said calmly. "However, you were too playful. She is a dragon, and her temperament matures slowly. To argue with her over such things shows a lack of composure."

"You Li is ashamed~" You Li lowered her head.

"That's enough. You should keep these words in mind. Although Xiaobai is mischievous, she is sincere. If you give in to her a little more, it won't be a bad thing for your spiritual cultivation."

"I will remember your teachings, Master," Youli replied respectfully.

After finishing her business, Zuo Qingqiu turned and left.

The room fell silent again, with only the Yuan Guang Dong Xuan Mirror still emitting a soft, silvery-white light.

In the mirror, Youli stood quietly for a moment.

Once she was certain that her master's presence had completely vanished, the respectful and docile expression on her face receded like the tide, returning to her usual calm. However, a subtle and elusive ripple seemed to flicker deep within her crimson eyes.

She gently raised her hand and snapped her fingers.

A huge, pitch-black curtain appeared out of thin air on the ceiling of the virtual room and fell down with a "whoosh," completely covering the entire "wall" of the room that "faced" the external mirror.

Instantly, the light and images on the Yuan Guang Dong Xuan Mirror outside disappeared completely, and it reverted to its original appearance as a smooth, obsidian-like mirror that only reflected external scenes, falling into a black screen state.

Inside the virtual room, a "silence" that only Youli could control was ensnared.

The next moment, You Li snapped her fingers again.

"Snapped!"

In the center of the room, light converged and quickly condensed into a bronze pillar about two zhang tall, as thick as a person could hug, and shimmering with a dark metallic luster.

The pillar is engraved with ancient and intricate patterns, exuding a cold and solid aura.

And on this bronze pillar, a figure was firmly bound by chains that shimmered with spiritual light—

A white-haired loli with white hair, dragon horns and tail, and the same appearance and body shape as Xiaobai!

However, this "Little White" had its eyes closed and seemed to be asleep.

This is precisely the "virtual image" that Youli created in the virtual world using her own abilities, based on Xiaobai's data model, or rather, a sub-avatar that carries "Xiaobai's behavioral patterns".

Youli walked to the bronze pillar, looked up at "Little White" who was tied to it, and finally revealed an undisguised, sullen expression on her delicate face, with tiny flames seemingly dancing in her red eyes.

"Hmph! That annoying little dragon! He thinks he can do whatever he wants just because his master dotes on him!" she muttered under her breath, her voice full of resentment.

With a wave of her hand, a long black whip, gleaming with an eerie light, appeared in her hand.

"Snapped!"

A sharp lash struck the virtual "Little White"!

"Ah!" "Little White" on the bronze pillar was jolted awake. The virtual program made her let out a realistic cry of pain, her little face immediately showing a look of agony and pleading. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked down at You Li, her mouth responding according to the preset program, begging for mercy: "Lord You Li, spare me! Waaah—Little White knows she was wrong! Little White shouldn't have made Lord You Li angry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

"Now you know you were wrong? Too late!" You Li laughed angrily, and lashed out with the whip again. "Serves you right for showing off those pastries! Serves you right for saying I couldn't have them! Serves you right for crying when you can't handle the game! Serves you right for tattling! Serves you right for calling me a mirror spirit!"

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The sound of the whip striking the virtual spirit echoed in the silent room. The cries and pleas for mercy from "Little White" on the bronze pillar continued incessantly.

"I'll teach you to be so smug! I'll teach you to wag your tail again! I'll teach you to run to your master's arms and cry again!" Youli scolded angrily as she whipped him, as if she wanted to vent all the frustration she suffered in reality on this virtual "punching bag".

"Lady Youli—please forgive me—I'll never dare to do it again—I promise I'll live in harmony with you—Waaah—"

"Hmph! Who wants to get along with you! You annoying little stupid dragon! All you do is eat and play! And you're incredibly stupid!" You Li stopped whipping, a little tired, put her hands on her hips, and lectured the whimpering "Little White" on the bronze pillar, "Listen! From now on, you must behave well in front of your master! Don't provoke me again! Don't tattle! If you lose a game, you have to admit it! Do you hear me?!"

"I heard it—I heard it—Lady Youli—" the virtual little white replied, sobbing.

You Li then felt the tightness in her chest dissipate somewhat. She waved her hand, and the bronze pillar, chains, whip, and virtual Xiao Bai all turned into specks of light and vanished.

The room was restored to its original cozy boudoir setting. She sat down on the swing, gently rocking it, her crimson eyes gazing at the virtual ceiling (which was now a vast sea of ​​stars), muttering softly, "Never mind—I won't stoop to her level. But if she dares to do that again—"

snort!"

The spirit, unhappy with her life in the real world, can only vent her emotions in this virtual world that belongs to her alone, in this childlike way, before continuing to immerse herself in endless data analysis and knowledge organization.

After all, she's her master's "most capable little helper"!

Little White truly lives up to his reputation as a simple-minded and carefree dragon cub.

She had suffered a great "grievance" from You Li during the day, crying her heart out. After being comforted by her sister, she went to play mahjong with the other soul slave sisters for a while and was fed a lot of snacks. By nightfall, she had almost forgotten about the unpleasantness of the day.

Sunshine, games, delicious food, and a new dress are enough to dispel most of the gloom in the dragon loli's heart.

"Sister! Sister!" At this moment, Xiao Bai, carrying a food box in her two little hands, ran into the fairy's palace like a happy little bird, flew to Zuo Qingqiu's side, her eyes sparkling, her face filled with pure joy, "Look!"

There are still so many delicious pastries left!

There were indeed about half of the pastries left in the food box, a dazzling array that exuded an enticing sweet aroma.

Zuo Qingqiu looked at Xiaobai, her eyes softening: "Well, then you can eat."

"No, no!" Xiaobai put the food box on the table, then went around to Zuo Qingqiu's side, affectionately hugged her arm and shook it, starting to whine, "Sister, you eat too! I want to feed you!"

Zuo Qingqiu wanted to refuse, but looking into Xiaobai's big eyes full of expectation and enthusiasm, she couldn't bring herself to say no.

This little dragon is her warmest companion on her long journey of cultivation; it is a responsibility, and also, in a sense, "family." Zuo Qingqiu is always willing to be more indulgent towards her.

Fine, I'll give in to her this once.