Minglu rubbed her ears.

What did that wicked disciple say?

Nie Yuchen took a deep breath and repeated it again.

“You heard me right. If I can marry you, Master, I can become your disciple right now, and we can get our marriage certificate right now.”

Minglu felt a shiver run through her heart.

This wicked disciple actually tried to sleep with his master!

She slapped Nie Yuchen across the face, a deep anger welling up from the bottom of her heart.

Although she acted arrogantly, she wasn't so perverse as to have a penchant for older men dating younger women, or for taking advantage of her own disciples.

"You bastard!"

Nie Yuchen's face paled, and he grabbed Mingluo's wrist. "Why are you angry? Because I said I wanted to marry you?"

"..." Minglu felt like a million alpacas were floating through her mind.

How is she supposed to explain this?

How can she explain that she is not the original Mingluo?

Explain that she came from another world?

She was his mentor? She personally raised him to adulthood?

But that's another world.

Her face was ashen, and she remained silent.

Nie Yuchen leaned forward, approaching Mingluo with a sense of oppression.

"Why aren't you saying anything? You're in your early twenties, and I'm a few years older than you. I'm successful in my career, have good character, and no bad habits. I can guarantee that I'll be devoted to you after marriage. Aren't I good enough for you? Or do you not like me?"

Mingluo's heart skipped a beat.

It must be said that Nie Yuchen has an excellent appearance.

It's pleasing to the eye just to look at.

But damn it, there are so many handsome men in the divine realm, yet she hasn't gone so far as to prey on her own disciples. What a terrible sin that would be!

She stood up, exuding an aura of great power and displaying the demeanor of a superior person.

She said coldly, "Get out!"

Nie Yuchen: "..."

He stood up, much taller than Mingluo, and his natural, elegant demeanor was no less impressive than Mingluo's.

"I do not understand!"

He didn't know what he said wrong. He just wanted to be in a relationship.

Minglu pointed to the doorway but didn't say anything.

Nie Yuchen took a deep breath. "We've actually gotten along quite well during this time. Think about it carefully. Have you ever had even the slightest thought that living like this forever wouldn't be so bad? If you have, then you should understand what this means. If you don't..."

Then Mingluo would be utterly heartless.

He'll be furious.

He walked to the door and waited for Mingluo to turn around.

Minglu slammed the door shut.

Nie Yuchen: "..."

Ungrateful wretch.

Minglu sat back on the sofa, feeling somewhat confused.

Bai Xiaobai emerged with amusement, a smug look on her face.

"You've fallen for him."

It is an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative sentence.

Mingluo's phoenix eyes were like frost as she coldly swept over Bai Xiaobai, "How could you not like your own disciple? Isn't the purpose of taking a disciple into the sect to pamper them? Isn't pampering a form of affection?"

Bai Xiaobai thought for a moment. "I've never taken on a disciple before, but those I do take on as disciples are people I really like. However, it's not that kind of liking. It's different with Nie Yuchen. Only he can resist your abilities. You should think about why that is."

It stared longingly at the peach blossom on Mingluo's collarbone.

It wanted to try it out and see what it felt like to have that flower covering its body, and whether it would develop feelings for Mingluo because of it.

It coaxed gently, "Why don't you try printing it on me?"

"Aren't you afraid of being slapped to death?" Minglu scoffed and said indifferently, "You don't need to bother. Just stay here obediently. There is indeed a lot of spiritual power sealed here, but you are not fortunate enough to enjoy it."

She returned to her bedroom, in a low mood.

Although Bai Xiaobai is cunning and unpredictable, she is right about one thing: she does need to investigate why Nie Yuchen is immune to her peach blossom mark.

However, the first thing to deal with now is the person who appeared in Nie Yuchen's mind.

Mingluo waited quietly for nightfall.

She looked at Nie Yuchen's villa across the street; the lights inside came on, then went out again shortly after.

She estimated that Nie Yuchen was almost asleep, so she used a spell to quietly sneak into Nie Yuchen's bedroom.

In the bedroom, Nie Yuchen slept peacefully, seemingly dreaming. However, his sleep was not restful, and his brows were furrowed.

Minglu used a sleeping talisman to make Nie Yuchen sleep even more deeply, while she herself pressed her forehead against Nie Yuchen's and let her consciousness seep into his mind.

Nie Yuchen's mind was filled with images of swords and spears.

As soon as Mingluo entered, a sword was held to her neck.

A chilling voice came from behind, "How come you've become so much weaker?"

Mingluo: "..."

Can you chat?

However, that familiar tone...

She asked calmly, "You know me?"

A low laugh came from behind.

The man reached out as if to touch Mingluo's delicate, fair skin, but for some reason, he withdrew his hand at the last moment, sheathed his sword, and with a swift movement, disappeared into the shadows, leaving only a blurry figure behind.

"I don't know what went wrong that led to this situation, but I meant no harm. He is my disciple, and you cannot accept him as your disciple. He can never be your disciple. Give up!"

The sound grew farther and farther away, gradually disappearing from sight.

Mingluo stared intently in the direction where the sound had dissipated.

Someone dares to steal her apprentice!

She had never suffered such a great loss before.

She searched her memory but couldn't find a suitable person. The person's voice was distorted, and their face was shrouded in mist, obscuring their features. It seemed to be someone she knew.

But which acquaintance could travel through time and space to come here?

How did he get here?

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