Chapter 153: The Picturesque Master

Gu Yunyun, clad in a red dress, was as breathtakingly beautiful as ever. Her long hair, slightly damp, cascaded down her back. The phrase “a beauty that could topple cities and states” was aptly suited for her. Her allure matched that of An Miaoli, whose 200x boost had no advantage over Gu Yunyun except perhaps in spiritual root and talent.

Ye Chen could sense a certain coolness from his master regarding his return, which made him reflective. Indeed, long separations could diminish affections. He resolved that more frequent visits were essential to foster their bond.

“Master, this is the top-grade Meridian Cleansing Pill I’ve refined! It can purify all impurities within one’s spiritual power, enhancing its purity, which is greatly beneficial for your breakthrough to the Golden Core stage! I just returned today, and I brought it especially for you!”

Ye Chen presented the pill he had prepared in advance.

Gu Yunyun looked at Ye Chen. More than half a year had passed since their last meeting, and Ye Chen himself had undergone many changes. His eyes, in particular, shone brilliantly, increasingly bearing the demeanor of a prodigious figure.

“You are thoughtful. However, the sect’s duties are pressing. I’ve heard the situation in Middle Mountain is intense; you should return there soon.”

Gu Yunyun spoke calmly.

Ye Chen nodded, “I’ve sustained some injuries, and the Sect Leader has allowed me a month to recuperate here in the sect. After that, I will leave.”

Gu Yunyun’s eyes narrowed slightly—Ye Chen was injured? Who dared to harm her disciple?

She wanted to inquire further. But recalling Ye Chen’s sometimes impure filial piety, she ultimately said evenly, “In that case, you should focus on healing properly.”

Though the master was unusually aloof, seeing her accept the medicinal pill and receiving positive feedback from the system, Ye Chen couldn’t help but smile.

…

After Ye Chen departed, Gu Yunyun watched his retreating figure and sighed softly. Despite her apparent coldness, Ye Chen’s happiness at seeing her was undeniable. It had been half a year since they last met, and even though she had sent Yao Xi to him, it had not dampened Ye Chen’s inappropriate affections.

Gu Yunyun rose gracefully and departed to inquire about how exactly Ye Chen had been injured. As a master, she felt compelled to seek justice for her disciple.

Soon, Gu Yunyun learned the full story.

“Kong Xiangli was a traitor from the Misty Sect? Collaborating with Black Soul Elder to assassinate Ye Chen, in hopes of luring me out?”

Gu Yunyun’s voice was cold and sharp, her eyes filled with frost.

The External Affairs elder sensed Gu Yunyun’s anger and quickly interjected, “Kong Xiangli and Black Soul Elder are dead! And the Kong family has been dealt with. Please do not venture out. Your primary task now is to focus on your cultivation and break through to the Golden Core stage. The Misty Sect does not want our Green Cloud Sect to produce another Golden Core. If you leave the mountain, you will surely face an attack. Therefore, the Sect Leader has ordered that you must not leave the mountain until you reach the Golden Core stage.”

Regret stirred in Gu Yunyun’s heart. So, Ye Chen was injured because of her. And upon learning that the Misty Sect planned to assassinate her, he had hurried back to the sect to report. Even when the Sect Leader wanted to reward him, Ye Chen only requested to stay in the Green Cloud Sect for a month, just to see her more. Yet, she had treated him so coldly…

Even though Ye Chen seemed indifferent to her attitude, it must have hurt him deeply. But… Ye Chen, her disciple, had developed feelings for her that he shouldn’t have. What should she do with Ye Chen?

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Gu Yunyun returned to Sword Peak, her mind in turmoil. She thought about seeing Ye Chen but hesitated. Sitting quietly by the pond, her stunningly beautiful face lost in thought, a gentle breeze stirred the peach blossoms from the nearby tree.

They fell upon Gu Yunyun’s dark hair. For a moment, it was like a scene from a poem.

…

Unaware of his master’s turmoil, Ye Chen returned to his own courtyard, where his long-absent maids immediately flocked to him. Thanks to the top-tier medicinal pills he had left behind, Lin Ke’er, Lu Jing, and the others had all broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement.

Lin Ke’er, in particular, was so eager to progress that she was nearing the peak of Qi Refinement. She could attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment phase in another year or so.