Having thought carefully about his wording, Chu Feng finally said,
“The Holy Master once saved my life. If she hadn’t treated me back then, Master, I might not have survived. Also, since you and the Holy Master know each other, with that kind of relationship… well, that’s why I called her that.”
He said only what was necessary. He wasn’t foolish enough to reveal everything, especially not the two accidental encounters in the hot springs. If he brought those up, his master and Sister Wan’er’s pretty faces would probably darken like the bottom of a pot, and things wouldn’t end well for him.
“The situation is just as the little one said, Xiyue. Because of the bond between you and me, I allowed the little one to call me ‘Aunt’. Since he’s your disciple, I naturally look after him a bit,” Zi Xiner said.
On the surface, Zi Xiner’s explanation sounded perfectly reasonable. But Lu Xiyue had been reborn. In her past life, even out of respect for her, her best friend had never let Feng’er call her “Aunt Zi”. he had always addressed her formally as “Holy Master”.
If Lu Xiyue hadn’t been reborn, she might have believed this excuse.
“I see, then I was making a fuss over nothing.”
Lu Xiyue nodded with a smile.
Ji Yuhuang also didn’t press further, but her gaze shifted thoughtfully between her little husband and the Holy Master of the Yaochi Holy Land.
The atmosphere eased, and Chu Feng finally let out a sigh of relief. From then on, he simply stood to the side, quietly listening without interrupting, properly standing in a corner.
After not seeing each other for a hundred years, Lu Xiyue and Zi Xiner naturally had a lot to talk about. The two chatted at length, and from time to time, bursts of melodious laughter rang out.
Once they had talked to their heart’s content, Zi Xiner personally arranged rooms for the two guests. Before leaving, Lu Xiyue, of course, took her beloved disciple with her.
***
Upon arriving at the door, Lu Xiyue directly shut Ji Yuhuang out. Ji Yuhuang was immediately displeased, but unfortunately, with the strength of her current incarnation, she was no match for Lu Xiyue at all.
“Fine! Lu Xiyue, I’ll remember this grudge!”
Ji Yuhuang said angrily. Staring at the tightly closed door, she gave a cold snort and stomped off elsewhere, fuming.
Bang!
The door slammed shut, and Chu Feng’s heart gave a sudden thump.
“Master, you are…?”
Lu Xiyue’s smile had completely vanished. Her face was expressionless as she looked at her disciple. Then, she walked over to the bed, sat down, and patted her own thigh.
“Feng’er, come, lie here on your Master.”
“Master, I…”
“Feng’er, are you not going to listen to your Master anymore?”
“No! Master, I’m coming right away.”
Afraid of upsetting his Master, Chu Feng obediently lay down on her lap. As the back of his head rested on her, he felt a soft gentle sensation. Though in doing so, he now felt just like a little child.
Lu Xiyue raised her jade-like hand and slipped her fingers through Chu Feng’s hair, gently massaging his scalp. Chu Feng couldn’t help but squint his eyes. His master’s massage was simply too comfortable.
Little by little, Chu Feng relaxed both body and mind, feeling as if his very soul was about to float away.
“Feng’er, does that feel good?”
“It feels great.”
“Have you taken a liking to any girl in the Yaochi Holy Land?”
“No, I like Master the most. No girl in my heart could ever compare to you.”
Although his master’s massage felt amazing, he still knew how to answer a question like this. Just say what would make his master happy.
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiyue’s expression gradually softened. It was no longer as cold and blank as before.
“Then why has Feng’er barely contacted Master during this time?”
Her voice carried a faint hint of grievance.
Uh-oh…
Chu Feng broke into a cold sweat. Too much had happened in the Yaochi Holy Land. He had completely forgotten.
He admitted honestly, “I’m sorry, Master… I… I forgot…”
He had expected his master to get angry, but instead, she freed one hand to pinch his cheek and then said,
“Feng’er, what did you promise your Master back then, hmm?”
Chu Feng’s heart pounded in fear. He remembered that back in the Great Yan Imperial Palace, he had also forgotten about this promise. At the time, his master hadn’t blamed him.
But now, he had forgotten again!
He wasn’t sure if his master would punish him this time, so he immediately tried to act as obedient as possible.
“Master, I know I was wrong.”
Seeing her disciple being so well-behaved, Lu Xiyue’s heart instantly melted. When it came to the adorable Feng’er, she had absolutely no resistance.
But she still had to keep up a cold, expressionless front. She needed to give Feng’er a proper warning. And she also needed to keep some distance from Zi Xiner; they absolutely couldn’t cross any boundaries.
“What does Feng’er think of Master’s good friend?”
“Au… ahem, the Holy Master saved me and even taught me sword intent. I have great respect for her.”
“Respect?”
“Yes, I respect the Holy Master just like I respect you, Master.”
After replying, Chu Feng stared up at his master. Unfortunately, from his angle, he could only see her eyes, not her full expression.
Thankfully, her hands were still gently massaging his head, which likely meant she wasn’t dissatisfied with his answer.
“Respect is fine, but there are some things that you’re only allowed to do with me… not with Xiner. Got it, Feng’er?”
It was acceptable for Feng’er to treat Xiner with the same respect he gave his master, but as for “showing deep devotion”… that kind of thing, Lu Xiyue would handle herself. There was no need for anyone else to step in.
“I understand, Master. I swear to the heavens!”
Just as Chu Feng was about to open his mouth and swear, a hand covered it.
“Feng’er, you can’t go around swearing to the heavens so casually. From now on, don’t make oaths lightly.”
Lu Xiyue scolded him gently, but inside, her heart felt sweet and warm. Among cultivators, once a vow was made to the heavens, it had to be honored. Breaking it would bring divine punishment.
Then, she asked the question she was most eager to know.
“Feng’er, you’ve met the Holy Maiden of the Yaochi Holy Land, haven’t you?”
“Uh… Master, yes, I have.”
“Then… did you dual cultivate with her?”
If she remembered correctly, in their previous life, it was during the Sky Mending Secret Realm that Feng’er had relations with Liu Xueyao, and she had taken his first time. After finding out, Lu Xiyue had disliked Liu Xueyao for a long time.
But in this life, Feng’er’s first time belonged to her!
Lu Xiyue leaned down slightly, a lock of hair falling onto Chu Feng’s face, tickling him.
Looking into his Master’s clear intense gaze, Chu Feng replied,
“Master, n-no, I didn’t.”
Although he hadn’t done anything with the Holy Maiden, things had become rather entangled and confusing with the Holy Maiden’s aunt instead.
Of course, that was definitely not something he could tell his Master.
I’m sorry, Master. Your disciple has kept something from you. I’ll find the right time to confess to you someday…
Lu Xiyue was slightly stunned by Feng’er’s answer. She never imagined he had actually resisted the temptation. It had to be because of the previous training she’d given him. It must have strengthened his ability to resist such allure.
Thinking this, Lu Xiyue decided to give Feng’er some further training. Gently, she lifted his head with her arm and slowly leaned down, her soft red lips pressing tenderly against his.
Chu Feng froze on the spot…. but soon, all the messy thoughts in his mind vanished, leaving nothing but a blank emptiness.
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