novelraw Chapter 208 - 207: Senior Sister Is Probably Out of the Running for Good
Chapter 208 - 207: Senior Sister Is Probably Out of the Running for Good
"Master, are you satisfied with Gu Nan's service?"
Yu Gu Nan scooped up the clear Cold Spring Water and poured it over her Master's body, helping him wash away the filth.
Pei Yuhang lowered his head. Perhaps it was the post-nut clarity, which often brings on bouts of insecurity and self-reflection.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Gu Nan, do you think I'm truly qualified to be a Master?
When I took on my first disciple, I was overjoyed. I resolved to learn from the great masters of history, the ones remembered as sages. I wanted to be a true educator, to nurture my disciples and help them realize their potential."
"But now things have become like this—am I truly worthy of the title 'Master'? Or have I... defiled it?"
A soft, slender fingertip pressed against Pei Yuhang's lips, pushing his words back down.
Yu Gu Nan nestled in Pei Yuhang's embrace and whispered, "Master, don't blame yourself. If you must find a reason, it's that we disciples couldn't control ourselves. We took advantage of your kindness and used despicable means to coerce you."
"Besides… becoming your disciple is Gu Nan's greatest blessing."
Yu Gu Nan looked up, her voice full of infatuation.
Pei Yuhang's gaze fell. After a long while, he said slowly, "Gu Nan, I'm so afraid that one day, Yueqiu will end up with me… just like you."
"Then why don't you just accept Senior Sister, Master? The path to immortality is long. There are countless examples of masters and disciples relying on each other and developing feelings over time. No one will gossip."
Yu Gu Nan leaned against Pei Yuhang's chest, listening to the strong beat of her Master's heart as she spoke slowly.
"No, that's not right—I can't do that to Yueqiu."
"She can't be with me."
Qing Yueqiu was Pei Yuhang's first disciple. He had personally witnessed her grow up from a tiny little thing.
He had seen every stage of Yueqiu's growth, and he already thought of Qing Yueqiu as his own family.
Besides—
To Pei Yuhang, Yueqiu would always be that little girl who trailed behind him, calling him "Master" in her bright, crisp voice. He couldn't… desecrate that purity.
Yu Gu Nan heard the finality in Pei Yuhang's tone. For someone as stubborn as him, once a decision was made, it would likely never change.
Thinking of Qing Yueqiu's heavy, yearning love for their Master, she sighed silently for her Senior Sister.
'Poor Senior Sister. I guess she really doesn't stand a chance, ever~'
Yu Gu Nan suddenly grew worried. 'If my Senior Sister one day realizes that she'll never have the slightest chance of getting any closer to our Master, what will she do?
With her obsession, she'd probably forge a path for herself even if it meant stepping into the Abyss.
She could never give up on our Master.'
Yu Gu Nan's eyes widened. She thought of a term from the Demonic Scripture, the *Dark Monarch's Seven Profound Scripture*—[Fallen into Demon].
'It wouldn't… come to that, would it?'
SPLASH~
Pei Yuhang suddenly stood up and said, "Gu Nan, it's getting late. We should head back."
"Then does Master require Gu Nan to help you dress?"
Pei Yuhang leaned over and flicked her smooth forehead soundly, causing the girl to let out a soft whimper and lower her head, clutching it.
"This isn't the time to keep role-playing!"
Pei Yuhang circulated his Spiritual Qi to evaporate the beads of water on his body, then put on his white robes.
Feeling very wronged after the flick to her forehead, Yu Gu Nan tugged on Pei Yuhang's lapel and said, "If Master won't let Gu Nan help you dress, then Master can help Gu Nan get dressed~"
"Otherwise, I won't let you leave. You'll just have to stay here and keep Gu Nan company tonight!"
Pei Yuhang had no choice but to pick up her clothes and start dressing his young disciple. Of course, the process involved a little bit of personal revenge.
"Master, you put my bodice on backward! My stockings are inside out, too!"
"You wretched Master, are you doing this on purpose?"
Hearing Yu Gu Nan dare to curse him, Pei Yuhang sneered and raised his palm.
SLAP! SLAP—
"A disciple is not allowed to talk back to her Master!"
"Ngh~"
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As the spatial fluctuations of a Teleportation Scroll rippled through the courtyard, Pei Yuhang and Yu Gu Nan reappeared in their residence, where a light snow was falling.
"Master, you're finally back~"
A silver-haired girl came jogging through the dancing snowflakes, causing Pei Yuhang, who was holding Yu Gu Nan's small hand, to freeze and quickly let go.
Although activating a Space Scroll to teleport together did require physical contact, so holding hands wasn't a big deal, Pei Yuhang's current relationship with Yu Gu Nan was not pure. Even the simplest touch, when witnessed by others, made him feel incredibly guilty.
Seeing Pei Yuhang hastily let go of her hand when he saw her Senior Sister approaching, Yu Gu Nan felt a flicker of dissatisfaction and jealousy.
But considering her Senior Sister couldn't even get a sip of the soup, let alone the meat, she felt a bit more balanced.
"Master, your disciple had a very happy training session today. Let's continue our special training another day~"
"Mm… Gu Nan, you should head back first."
Qing Yueqiu waited patiently for her Junior Sister to leave. After she was gone, the girl's gaze toward her Master grew even more intimate.
She took a step forward, wanting to get closer to her Master, but Pei Yuhang's responding step back made her expression stiffen slightly.
For a split second, Qing Yueqiu felt a sharp, unbearable pain, as if her heart had been pierced by a sword.
'Why did Master step back… Does he dislike me? But I burned incense and bathed before I came. I even put on light makeup…'
Seeing the light dim in his eldest disciple's eyes, Pei Yuhang quickly changed the subject. "Yueqiu, when did you get here? Have you been waiting long for me in the snow?"
"I've been here for half an hour."
Qing Yueqiu replied listlessly, like a small blade of grass that had lost its vitality.
Hearing this, Pei Yuhang reached out and stroked the girl's head, infusing a bit of his Pure Yang True Qi into her to warm her body and dispel the cold.
"Yueqiu, was there something urgent you needed to tell me? To wait for so long."
Feeling her Master's warmth and gentle caress, the sadness in Qing Yueqiu's heart was swept away, replaced once again by a deep love and anticipation.
"Master, Elder Liu just contacted me with a Transmission Token…"
"What? Elder Liu?!"
'What would that lecherous old pimp want with my eldest disciple?'
"Yueqiu, what did he say to you?"
"It's about that highly classified Secret Realm you mentioned before, Master. The Secret Realm the Sect plans to explore has shown signs of reawakening recently. Elder Liu told me to prepare well over the next half-month, as it could open at any time."
Hearing this, Pei Yuhang's expression grew serious.
"Yueqiu, have you really decided to explore that Secret Realm? If the Sect places so much importance on it, it must be incredibly dangerous inside."