Chapter 61 We, Master and Disciple, are of one mind
Memories of the past gradually surfaced. When Si Yao first met the "young man" Li Ye, he had just joined the Hehuan Sect as a new disciple.
In the main hall of the Hehuan Sect, several elders went to great lengths to try and take him as their disciple, and even the sect leader Yan Yu showed him great favor.
However, he stubbornly grabbed Si Yao's sleeve, wanting to become her disciple.
At that moment, everyone was stunned.
Si Yao herself was also extremely shocked.
After accepting him as her disciple, she asked him: "The other elders are all better than me, what do you see in me?"
She still remembered that back then he was called "Xiao Yezi". When asked this question, he looked at Si Yao with his clear eyes and said, "Other elders have countless disciples, but you only have me as your disciple, Master. Perhaps this is what I valued."
What exactly is it that you value?
Would someone who values Si Yao devote all their attention to this only disciple?
Si Yao did indeed think that way at the time, and she didn't doubt his statement at all.
Looking back now, she chuckled self-deprecatingly a few times, then shook her head.
She was so foolish; she was completely deceived by him.
Late at night, the sea breeze outside the cabin kept blowing.
Li Ye had been gone for quite some time, but Si Yao's heart was still unable to calm down.
If she hadn't tested him tonight, and hadn't secretly taken the hangover pill, perhaps he would still be his "Little Yezi," and she would continue to be his good teacher.
Even if Si Yao had some doubts about his identity, if that unspoken truth had never been revealed, they wouldn't have ended up like this.
But Si Yao didn't know that when the Demon Lord was moved by passion, his true appearance would be revealed.
Of course, she had no idea what Li Ye was thinking.
I spent a sleepless night.
Si Yao watched helplessly as the sun slowly rose from the sea the next day.
Today is the third day of their cruise to Tianchen Island. According to the itinerary, they have to return to the main island of Tianchen Island.
Si Yao slowly emerged from her room as the giant ship docked at the main port of Tianchen Island and the guests disembarked one after another.
She walked a few steps listlessly, not even hearing Qu Sui and Qi Lan greet her.
Qu Sui and Qi Lan exchanged a puzzled look.
"Wasn't Si Yao perfectly fine last night? Why does she seem like she's lost her soul today?"
Hearing Qu Sui's mutterings, Qi Lan shrugged. "It is a bit strange."
He looked around again, "Where's Junior Brother Xiao Yezi? I can't see him." Then he asked Si Yao, who was walking not far ahead of him, "Elder Si Yao, isn't Junior Brother Xiao Yezi with you?"
Si Yao disembarked without saying a word and, guided by Lan Yu, headed towards the guest quarters of the Hehuan Sect where she resided.
Qu Sui's gaze was meaningful. "What's going on? These two, master and apprentice, are probably having another argument, aren't they?"
Back at the Hehuan Sect's guest quarters, Si Yao slammed the door shut behind her.
She sat at the table, holding a communication jade slip in her hand, lost in thought.
The fact that Demon Lord Li Ye did not perish is a fact that perhaps few people know.
If Si Yao were to release this news, who knows how much of a sensation it would cause in the cultivation world.
She sent a wisp of spiritual energy into the communication jade slip, intending to send a message to Sect Master Yan Yu.
However, in less than a breath, the jade slip in his hand was instantly shattered.
Si Yao was startled and quickly turned around, only to find Li Ye sitting not far behind her.
When did he come in?
When Mingming entered the room, Siyao did not notice him.
Who do you want to send a message to?
Li Ye's voice came through coldly.
Si Yao took a deep breath and glanced at him sideways. "Do I have to report to you who I'm communicating with?"
Li Ye chuckled and sized up Si Yao. "I advise you not to flatter yourself. If you expose my identity, you know what will happen to you."
"You are threatening me."
“I’m just warning you.” Li Ye’s gaze fell on her. “If my identity is exposed, neither of us will end up well. Don’t forget, my primordial spirit is with you. If I am in trouble, we will live and die together, and you will not be able to survive alone.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of emotion finally appeared on Si Yao's icy face. "Live and die together?"
Li Ye said, "I don't intend to hide it from you. My primordial spirit is sealed within your body. As far as I am concerned, you cannot be harmed. If you die, I will also perish. On the contrary, if you spread the news that I have not perished, or even if the traitors of Chonglou Sect find out my whereabouts, if I die again, you will also perish along with me."
Si Yao's eyes flickered, her brows furrowed, half-believing and half-doubting, "You are the Demon Lord, how could you die so easily again?"
"I don't have time to make up lies to fool you." Li Ye lifted his foot and walked over unhurriedly.
He still had the same face as "Xiao Yezi," dressed in pristine white, pure and elegant.
Who would have thought that such a spirited young cultivator would actually be the Demon Lord of Chonglou Sect?
Approaching Si Yao, he raised his hands, "After this body was reconstructed, my cultivation is far inferior to before. If Zhao Chu really comes to kill me, I won't be able to withstand him."
Si Yao looked at him and snorted coldly, "You actually revealed all your cards, aren't you afraid I'll plot against you?"
"I'm not afraid," Li Ye said confidently. "Neither would you dare."
Si Yao stopped breathing and clenched her hands tightly.
She really didn't dare.
Especially after hearing that she and Li Ye would live and die together, she was actually glad that she hadn't impulsively told Yan Yu about Li Ye's whereabouts.
"But being threatened by you for no reason, I do want to vent my anger! I wish the whole world knew you were alive, and I wish your own brother Zhao Chu would kill you right now!" Si Yao said indignantly. "I hate being threatened by anyone more than anything in my life!"
Li Ye lowered his eyes and looked at her quietly. "Do you hate me that much?"
"Of course I hate you!" Si Yao blurted out without thinking. "You've lied to me for so many years. Even if you haven't killed me all these years, am I supposed to be grateful to you?"
Over the years, Li Ye had indeed wanted to kill her many times.
Seeing Si Yao so furious, Li Ye's voice softened, "All these years, haven't I not tried to kill you?"
Upon hearing this, Si Yao became even more furious for some reason.
"I don't think you'll really kill me. After all, as you said, killing me would be suicide for you." Si Yao felt a tightness in her chest and really wanted to beat Li Ye up.
But given the vast difference in strength, they could only let him hold them back.
This feeling was making her extremely uncomfortable!
She stood up, clenched her fists, stared at Li Ye with her chest heaving, then sighed heavily and paced back and forth in the room.
Li Ye closed his eyes slightly. "You're like a monkey jumping around right now. Even if you're full of resentment, you can't do anything about it."
Si Yao was so angry that her head was buzzing. She pointed at Li Ye and said, "I can't do anything to you, but I can't even scold you? Li Ye, don't mess with me, or I'll teach you a lesson with my foul language!"
Li Ye: "..."
She was really angry, and quite angry at that.
Li Ye quickly waved his hand, "As long as we get along well, we will be fine."
"Peaceful coexistence? How can we possibly be at peace? You're no longer 'Xiao Yezi,' and we can never go back to how things were before!"
A hint of helplessness flashed across Li Ye's face, and then he said, "As long as you treat me as 'Little Ye,' we can naturally go back to the way things were before."
Si Yao muttered, "It's impossible. With such a dangerous person like you lurking by my side, I have to worry about my safety all the time. Maybe one day when the time is right, you can retrieve your primordial spirit unharmed, and then you will kill me without hesitation."
Without hesitation...
Li Ye fell silent.
Seeing his reaction, Si Yao couldn't help but tremble slightly. "As expected, I guessed right."
After a long pause, Li Ye lifted his eyelids and said, "It's good that you know."
Outside, a sudden downpour began.
The sound of rain filled the air, and a strong wind swept through, breaking several tree branches in the yard.
That night.
Tianchen Island once again hosts a grand feast to welcome the new guests who have arrived today.
Of course, Si Yao and the others were also invited to join in; Tianchen Island's main purpose was to create a lively atmosphere.
Si Yao pushed open the door. After a heavy rain, the air was filled with a fresh scent. She took a few sniffs, then straightened her clothes and prepared to attend the banquet.
She changed into a bright red casual dress, but tied a small white flower around her waist.
Just as I was about to step out of the Hehuan Sect's guest courtyard, I heard footsteps behind me.
She didn't turn around, nor did she want to.
However, the person behind her called out to her, "Master, aren't you going to wait for me?"
Hearing Li Ye's voice, Si Yao snorted coldly, "Why would I wait for you?"
Li Ye walked beside her, saying, "We, master and disciple, are of one mind, so naturally we should attend the banquet together."
Si Yao snorted heavily, "Oh? You don't know the way or what? Can't you go by yourself? Who said you're on the same page as your master? Don't give me that nonsense!"
Her words were like gunpowder, making Li Ye frown. However, he didn't mind. Instead, his gaze lingered on her for a moment before finally settling on her waist. "This white flower is quite eye-catching, but why is it a white chrysanthemum?"
“Yes, it’s a white chrysanthemum.” Si Yao looked up at Li Ye. “I wore it today to commemorate my deceased friend.”
"An old friend?" Li Ye asked with a hint of curiosity. "Who is it?"
Si Yao raised her chin. "My disciple, Xiao Yezi, has died. I am deeply grieved and offer this memorial."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ye's face darkened.
Seeing this, Si Yao smiled smugly and even hummed a little tune as she walked towards the banquet venue with a satisfied expression.
This madman...
Li Ye cursed under his breath.
But he wanted to scold himself more.
Why did I have to be so eager to please her, giving her a chance to ridicule me?
He's making a stupid mistake again.
Even after they've confronted each other and broken off all ties, he'll still repeat the same mistakes, always managing to give her the upper hand without her noticing, leaving him humiliated and defeated.
Despicable, absolutely despicable!
However, even so, he still had to attend the banquet.
He was eager to know how Si Yao would behave in front of others now that she knew his true identity.
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