Shen Qingtang used to be happy when he praised her, but now he felt like a stone was pressing down on his chest. He couldn't let this feeling go on, no matter if it was for himself or him. He stopped and said, "What if I have someone I like?"
Lin Su laughed and said, "If Master really has it, I can't stop him. Master, you are joking with me, it's not true, right?"
He looked at Shen Qingtang's attitude and saw that he seemed to lack confidence at the end of his words.
If he knew that he had broken his oath, he would definitely be sad according to his nature. But he also had to know that he had always treated his disciples in the same way and it was not special because of him. Only then would he be able to retract his rebellious heart.
"I've accepted a nominal disciple and he lives at the foot of the mountain." Shen Qingtang had his back to him, so he couldn't see his face clearly. It was easier for him to say some things. "He's just a nominal disciple, and his status and position are naturally different from your direct disciple. Our spiritual roots are completely opposite. If you were the only...disciple, I'm afraid the mantle wouldn't be passed down in the future."
He came alone and left alone, so what was the point of having those inheritances? Instead of designating a specific person, it would be better for him to keep his inheritance as a secret place when his soul returned to the world, so that people with destiny could obtain it, just like when he first got this martial arts method, it could be passed on eventually.
But he always had to know that his master was different from what he imagined. He could only be a master, not a lover.
True Man Qing Xiao is renowned for his rarity. He rarely tells lies in his life, and will always go all out in what he says. He will only break his oath when he has no other choice. It's no exaggeration to say that a promise is worth a thousand gold.
Since he said it, there is a 99% chance that it is true.
Lin Su's tone cooled slightly, and he asked with a final hope: "Is it true?"
Shen Qingtang clenched his fists. Things had come to this point, and there was no turning back. "Yes."
Lin Su lowered his eyes and looked at his stiff back. He had seen the previous scene clearly. He knew it clearly. The man in front of him had been strictly abiding by his promise, but now he was lying.
A liar is not a good teacher. Lin Su's tone turned cold. "Actually, I can understand Master. Master, if you want to inherit your legacy, it would be great to have a disciple. That way, someone would call me Senior Brother."
His words were extremely understanding. Shen Qingtang tugged at her sleeves, feeling overwhelmed with shame. "It would be best if you could understand."
"What about my fellow apprentice?" Lin Su seemed to accept it quite calmly, and his tone seemed to have become more relaxed. "Didn't he come back with Master?"
"Live at the foot of the mountain." Shen Qingtang said coldly.
Lin Su laughed and said, "Is the new junior brother's cultivation level not high enough, so he lives at the foot of the mountain?"
One lived at the top of the mountain, the other at the foot. He seemed to be seeking special treatment from Shen Qingtang. Shen Qingtang rarely lied, so he only lied impulsively. Now he needed to make up for it with another lie: "No, he is a Jindan cultivator, but he has the dual spiritual roots of ice and fire. When cultivating spiritual roots like these, one should pay attention to balance. If living in such an extreme environment, one will overwhelm the other, and it will damage the path."
In fact, if one can form a golden elixir, the path to enlightenment is already stable. If the spiritual roots are unbalanced, they will be easily damaged by the environment. Wouldn't such a practice be full of weaknesses, and one would have to be worried all the time?
"I see, Master is really thoughtful." Lin Su chuckled. "Master is tired today, and so am I. I'll go back and rest first."
It would have been fine if he didn't smile, but he spoke with a smile, which made Shen Qingtang even more uncomfortable. However, he didn't turn around until Lin Su turned around and walked into the room.
The peak was quiet again, as quiet as if he was the only one in the world. Shen Qingtang raised his head, and the falling snow landed on his cheeks, melting slightly and sliding down like tears.
He wondered why they were master and apprentice. If he hadn't been allowed to become his apprentice, if he hadn't been accepted as his apprentice, would everything be different now?
In fact, it is the same. If Lin Su did not become his apprentice, he would not show the slightest care for him, because they were just two strangers thousands of miles apart. He would not call him master, and everything would not have started. He might come out of Wanbao Immortal City and call another person master, instead of him, the person who goes back on his word.
Shen Qingtang stood in the snow all night. The next day, when Lin Su came to see him, he said, "The affairs of the sect have been concluded. I want to practice in seclusion. The affairs of the peak will be handed over to you."
"Master has just accepted a disciple who can inherit his mantle. Are you going to ignore him?" Lin Su asked with a chuckle.
His smile used to be so warm and sincere, but now it seemed to be covered with something so fake that one wanted to tear it off.
"He has his own path. I have already pointed out his ideas. Next time he comes out..." Shen Qingtang didn't know how many times he had to cover up his lies before they could return to the most normal relationship of master and disciple.
"Okay." Lin Su rarely interrupted him, but this time he interrupted directly, "Master needs peace and quiet during his retreat, and my disciple living here disturbs your peace. That person and I are both your disciples. There is no reason for me to live next to you while leaving him down there alone. I'll take this opportunity to move down, and treat everyone equally."
He used to practice martial arts, chopping off 30,000 swords a day, and after several months, he was finally able to live here when he achieved the requirement. He had worked so hard to obtain it, but now he gave it up so easily.
Shen Qingtang should have been happy to distance herself from him, but she felt a surge of blood in her heart, and sadness lingered in her chest, but all she could say was cold words: "You're right."
As long as you separate them, you won’t think too much about them in the future.
"Disciple, I will obey your orders." Lin Su turned around and left with his sword.
It was very simple for a monk to pack his bags. It only took a moment, and Shen Qingtang clearly heard the sound of him opening the door and the sound of the wind as he left. He closed his eyes, but felt as if his whole body was frozen.
After practicing qigong and regulating breathing for a long time, the sticky and blocked feeling did not go away. Instead, I felt more and more like I was trapped by something.
In his mind was the close embrace. He knew that as long as he took a step forward, they could be together. But what about the consequences of being together? Naturally, he would have no problem being alone and was not afraid of being cursed by thousands of people. But what about Lin Su? He was still a child. Lin Xin handed him over to him, not to let such a disrespectful teacher seduce his son.
The parents loved their son very much and wanted to see him live a life that made everyone proud, instead of being accused of betraying his teacher and ancestors, and committing treason, which would bring ruin to the reputation of Jiuxiao Xianmen and Wanbao Xianmen.
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