Chapter 165: What If I Feel Guilty?

Just handling Ye Chen was already so troublesome. How could Gu Yunyun possibly consider taking on another disciple?

Gu Yunyun looked earnestly into Ye Chen’s eyes, “In this life, I will only take you as my disciple. But as you said, you are my disciple! In my eyes, you will always be a disciple.

“Yet, in the entire world of cultivation, it has always been the masters who bestow treasures upon their disciples. When have you ever heard of a disciple giving such a precious gift to their master? If others were to find out, wouldn’t they all criticize me, Gu Yunyun, for exploiting my disciple’s treasures, seeing only my own interests? They might even suspect if there is some undisclosed relationship between us.”

“After all, no matter how deep our bond as master and disciple is, how could it outweigh a treasure like the Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed? Therefore, I cannot accept the Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed! Please take it back.”

Gu Yunyun spoke with utmost seriousness.

Seeing his master’s firm attitude and realizing she really wouldn’t accept it, Ye Chen became somewhat anxious. He immediately responded, “Master, if you don’t tell and I don’t tell, who would know?”

Gu Yunyun’s gaze was serene, “In the world of cultivation, there are countless methods; nothing can be hidden from everyone.”

Ye Chen frowned, “Even so, what does it matter if they know? Our matters as master and disciple are clear to us. I, Ye Chen, am simply showing filial piety! Why should we care about what others say? All we need to do is be guilt-free in our hearts.”

Seeing that Ye Chen still refused to give up, Gu Yunyun sighed, her expression carrying a hint of confusion as she looked up at the sky…

Seeing that his master remained silent, Ye Chen stood up decisively, “Master, I am giving this Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed to you. If you don’t want it, then just throw it away! I, Ye Chen, hereby swear an oath to heaven here and now, that even if it costs me my life, even if I were to jump from here, I absolutely will not touch the Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed again!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Chen turned and walked away.

Gu Yunyun’s beautiful eyes widened. She had not expected that Ye Chen, in his determination to have her accept the Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed, would actually make such a heavenly oath. Even if she did not want it, Ye Chen would absolutely not take it back.

This…

Watching Ye Chen leave, Gu Yunyun raised her hand hesitantly, ultimately choosing not to call out to him.

As the door closed again, Gu Yunyun let out a deep sigh.

Guilt-free? But what if I feel guilty? If I accept this Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed, what can I possibly give in return?

After a long while, Gu Yunyun finally reached out her hand and tightly grasped the bottle containing the Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed.

…

Ye Chen left in what appeared to be a carefree manner. Yet he was immensely anxious inside. Returning to the courtyard, he barely reacted to the maids who excitedly rushed up to greet him. But after a long wait, finally, a system notification echoed in Ye Chen’s mind.

“Gift successful!”

“Gift was a Blood Sea Golden Lotus Seed.”

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“Detection of the host’s gift has significantly impacted the recipient, exceeding expectations and causing substantial emotional fluctuation, triggering a critical reward!”

“Reward: Bodhi Seed.”

“Bodhi Seed: From the sacred Bodhi tree of Buddhism, surrounded by monks chanting for a thousand years, this fruit is born. Upon assimilation, it can enlighten and open the mind, providing extraordinary comprehension, elevating to a Heavenly Spiritual Root!”