Shen Qingmang subconsciously wanted to help him up, but he forced himself to hold back, his expression tense. "Is it because I'm usually too lenient with you, making you feel you can contradict me at will?"
"Disciple never wants to disobey Master, but I am worried about Master's safety. Master, please punish me." Although Gu Sui Han was kneeling on the ground, his back was straight, like a pine tree still standing proudly after a heavy snow.
Shen Qingmang was furious. Her eldest disciple had always been the most well-behaved and obedient, but she had never expected him to be so stubborn. She wasn't seriously injured, and if she hadn't spent the entire afternoon caring for him, he wouldn't have noticed her.
As for the source of the wound, she couldn't possibly explain it to him. She'd tried to master the technique, no, the balance of the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Formation, and accidentally gotten injured. Wouldn't it be too damaging to her teacher's dignity to tell others about it?
"Get up! How disgraceful! I just made some mistakes while practicing high-level techniques. It's just a minor injury that will heal in a few days."
"Master, your spiritual power hasn't fully recovered yet?" Gu Sui Han looked up at her.
"It's more than enough to deal with a little brat like you." Shen Qingmang said, and a breeze came out of his hand, lifting Gu Sui Han up.
As soon as the eldest disciple stood firm, he regained his dignified and steady appearance. She couldn't get angry and silently led him away from the sword pool.
After returning to Wuya Peak, Shen Qingmang was about to leave when Gu Suihan stopped him.
"Master, aren't you going to the dining hall to drink soup?"
"Master doesn't want to drink soup anymore. Besides, there might not be any soup today."
"Master, whatever soup you want to drink, I can make it for you."
"Hey? You can cook too?" Shen Qingmang looked Gu Suihan up and down. Every time a cultivator reached a higher realm, their body naturally expelled foul qi. The eldest disciple was now like a flawless jade, suitable for being treasured in a box, but not suitable for exposure to fireworks.
She couldn't imagine him cooking at all.
"I have offended you just now. Master, can you give me a chance to make amends?" Gu Suihan bit his lips lightly, his eyes wet, like an innocent big puppy.
Shen Qingmang's heart softened and he nodded, "Okay, then let's make some dumpling soup. It's simple and convenient."
She originally wanted to go to the dining hall with Gu Suihan, but he insisted on letting her rest and said that he would send it to Qiongzhi Palace after the food was ready. So she didn't insist anymore. When she returned to Qiongzhi Palace and lay down on the couch, Shen Qingmang didn't want to get up anymore.
Working overtime on weekends is killing me! It's both mentally and physically demanding. Luckily, I have tomorrow off. Is there a hot spring at Wuya Peak? Should I go soak in it?
Her thoughts gradually became confused and she almost fell asleep. After an unknown amount of time, the beaded curtain at the door rustled, bringing her back to consciousness.
"Are you done?" Seeing Gu Suihan standing behind the bead curtain, she quickly sat up and straightened her clothes.
"It's in Yushu Hall." Gu Suihan lowered his head and took a step back. "I called out to Master just now, but you didn't respond, so I came into the hall..."
"It's okay." Shen Qingmang walked out nonchalantly.
Qiongzhi Hall was her bedroom, while Yushu Hall was where she met guests. However, Shen Qingmang found Yushu Hall empty and deserted, so she rarely went there. When her disciples needed help, they usually went directly to Qiongzhi Hall.
But today, Yushutang finally had a lively atmosphere. Shen Qingmang saw a large bowl of vegetable and tofu dumpling soup on the table and said with a smile, "Is this the Pearl Jade White Jade Soup you made?"
Gu Suihan didn't quite get her joke, but she was so moved that the corners of his lips curled up. "I didn't give it a name, but since Master gave it one, I'll call it Pearl Jade White Jade Soup."
"Why don't you serve yourself a bowl and eat with me?"
"I tried one bowl in the dining hall and couldn't finish it anymore. But I can accompany Master." Gu Sui Han sat down opposite her.
Shen Qingmang picked up the spoon and took a big sip. "Hmm... ahem, sorry, I ate too fast."
She swallowed the soup in her mouth, stirred it gently a few times, and took another sip to make sure her taste was correct.
Why is this dumpling soup so salty? Is this the first time for the eldest disciple to cook?
Gu Suihan clasped the edge of the table with one hand and leaned over to ask her, "Master, what's wrong? Is it not to your taste?"
"No, no, it's fine." She quickly comforted the other person.
My disciple is so sincere, I can't let him down. It's a little salty, but I can just drink more water later.
She drank the soup in small sips and wiped her mouth. Gu Suihan asked her if she wanted another bowl, but she quickly shook her head.
"No matter how delicious the food is, you shouldn't eat too much at night. You should also learn to control your appetite."
"Disciple understands."
"Alright, alright, go back and rest. Your growth will slow after the Foundation Establishment stage, and stabilize by the Golden Core stage. Be careful not to stay up late, or you won't grow any taller." Shen Qingmang finished speaking, reaching out to compare the height difference between Gu Suihan and himself, muttering, "But even if you stop growing, you're still tall enough."
"Disciple will still grow taller." Gu Suihan put away the bowl, took a few steps, and looked back at her. "Master, is it true that as long as I become stronger, you will trust me the most?"
He disappeared into the night, his expression somewhat unclear. Shen Qingmang didn't observe clearly, so he assumed that the eldest disciple was proud of having successfully established his foundation and wanted to hear encouragement.
So she said, "Of course, I always trust you."
Compared to your fellow junior brothers and sisters, you are the least troublesome.
"Disciple will always work hard!" Gu Suihan raised his voice and walked briskly, disappearing from her sight in a moment. Shen Qingmang quickly drank a large glass of water.
If she doesn't drink water, her throat will become hoarse!
But even the best students have their weaknesses. This realization made her feel that Gu Suihan was no longer just a simple character in the book, but more real.
She returned to the Qiongzhi Palace, closed the door, lit the candle, and rolled up her sleeves.
The burn marks on his left arm from the fire spirit looked somewhat ferocious, but the blackened veins on his right arm were even more shocking. They were the traces of the wood spirit invading his blood vessels.
I don't know how to quickly remove these scars. Shen Qingmang sighed deeply. She thought that once she had a firm heart, her cultivation would be smooth sailing. However, the facts proved that cultivation was indeed against the will of heaven and could not be neglected.
She sat cross-legged on the couch, meditating and circulating the five elements of spiritual energy. Late in the night, she suddenly heard a tapping sound. She got up, opened the window, and a blue wooden bird flew in.
This is one of the communication artifacts that Si Rong brought to Wuya Peak. She gave one to each of her senior brothers, junior brothers, and master. Shen Qingmang's is the blue bird, and the blue bird seems to be Gu Sui Han's.
She touched the lifelike feathers on the wooden bird's head, and the bird opened its mouth: "Master, this is the Snow-Leakless Cream that I made. I hope it can help you."
After the sound disappeared, the wooden bird's belly popped open, revealing a small medicine bottle inside.
Shen Qingmang took it out carefully and felt a cool breath emanating from the bottle.
But her heart was filled with warmth.
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