Chapter 163 – Master, do you choose to die or to perish? (4)
Yun Ze obediently followed beside Yan Luo, his fair and delicate little face full of dependence and joy. “Master, I’ve already memorized the first part of the technique you gave me last time.”
He looked like he was seeking praise.
Looking at that tender, bun-like face, Yan Luo couldn’t resist any longer and finally reached out to gently tug at Yun Ze’s cheek.
The sensation… was pleasant (^▽^).
Yun Ze was slightly taken aback by Yan Luo’s sudden action, his big eyes blinking with a hint of confusion.
As he looked at Yan Luo, her face was expressionless, and she calmly retracted her hand as if what she did was the most natural thing in the world.
“Mm.” Her voice was soft, and after a moment, feeling that this response was too plain, she added, “Not bad.”
Yun Ze’s eyes lit up, his big eyes narrowing with a smile as he hugged Yan Luo’s arm, seemingly acting coquettishly. Such a delicate little boy doing this didn’t look awkward at all, but rather extremely adorable.
Yan Luo accompanied him for a while, then seemed to remember something and spoke again, “I’ve taken in a disciple named Gu Sicun, who will be coming to Luoyun Peak soon.”
Noticing the small body next to her stiffen slightly, seemingly somewhat resistant, Yan Luo recalled that he had been abandoned by his family before.
He had only been at Luoyun Peak for a couple of days, and now she had taken in a new disciple. He must be feeling insecure, right?
She couldn’t help but reach out and pat his head, her calm tone carrying a hint of reassurance, “You did very well.”
—So, don’t worry about Gu Sicun, just be yourself.
“Really?” Yun Ze blinked and asked, his lips still carrying a compliant smile, as if casually, “Should I call him Senior Brother or Junior Brother?”
Yan Luo paused, looking at Yun Ze somewhat strangely, then squatted down to be at eye level with him.
Yun Ze was slightly stunned, completely unprepared for Yan Luo’s action, and looked directly into her clear eyes.
They were crystal clear, reflecting his own image, carrying a hint of curiosity, like a lake with ripples, beautiful like gemstones, mesmerizing.
The genius master of Lingyun Sect was indeed extremely beautiful, with a pure and enchanting aura. However, it was likely that few in the sect dared to look directly into her eyes.
Yun Ze blinked his big eyes, his fingers still clutching Yan Luo’s clothes, with a bit of stubbornness.
“Why are you asking?”
Yun Ze heard her speak, his eyes lowering slightly, hiding his emotions.
“You entered the sect before him, so you are naturally his Senior Brother.”
Before he could answer her question, this matter-of-fact statement reached his ears.
Yun Ze suddenly looked up at Yan Luo.
Yan Luo reached out to pat his head again, the motion felt much more skillful than the first time, her voice still calm, “Don’t overthink it.”
With that, Yan Luo stood up, “Show me the first part you practiced.”
Watching that elegant figure, thinking of those clear eyes, Yun Ze felt a sudden surge of irritation.
Yet, it disappeared completely when Yan Luo turned to look back at him.
In the end, he obediently stepped forward, circulating the spiritual power that had only recently started to grow within him. Under Yan Luo’s scrutinizing gaze, Yun Ze closed his eyes slightly.
Yan Luo stood beside him, her expression serene, her gaze seemingly casual but observant. In front of her stood a small boy, quietly closing his eyes, lips carrying a compliant smile, circulating the spiritual power within him.
Gu Sicun arrived at the Luoyun Hall of Luoyun Peak and saw this scene.