Seeing Yiting's tear-streaked face, I felt a little guilty.
After all, she wasn't some caged canary she kept here, forced to stay alone in this desolate room every day, spending her time either cultivating or refining pills.
Qin Luo sighed softly, but for the sake of ensuring the plan went perfectly, he refrained from wiping away her tears.
Then, with a slightly stern expression, he cleared his throat and asked:
"Yiting, I've been quite busy lately, so I haven't been able to visit you these past few days. Have you been neglecting your cultivation during this time?"
Yi Ting was caught off guard by Qin Luo's sudden question. She paused for a moment, her grip on his waist loosening considerably. After a long silence, she stammered her reply:
"Master, I..."
Seeing this, Qin Luo frowned, and his tone became stern:
"Hmph, what did I tell you before? Cultivation is something that cannot be neglected. Did you just ignore what I said?"
Hearing his stern tone, Yiting panicked instantly. She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but didn't know where to begin.
Her heart was filled with grievance and helplessness. You see, during this time she had been preoccupied with Qin Luo, and had no mind to cultivate.
Large tears welled up in her eyes again, but she desperately held them back, afraid that her master would be even angrier if he saw them, and then be even more disappointed in her.
So, she could only bite her lip, loosen her grip on Qin Luo's waist, and twist her hands together tightly. Helpless, she stood before him with her head down, her body trembling slightly.
Qin Luo felt a pang of pity seeing Yi Ting like this, but he knew he couldn't be soft-hearted now, because if things went wrong, someone could die!
If we can't intimidate her here, she'll be even more devastated when she hears about my relationship with Xia Zihan.
Nian Zhi, Qin Luo narrowed his eyes, his expression becoming even colder.
"Originally, I came here intending to take you with me when we left, but judging from today's events, you still need to hone your skills here."
"I have important business to attend to this time, and I cannot take you with me, who does not obey my orders."
"When you can truly take my words to heart, I will come to find you again."
Qin Luo's words were firm and authoritative, and he turned to walk outside.
Upon seeing this, Yi Ting's face turned pale instantly. She rushed forward and tightly hugged his arm. The weight on her arm made Qin Luo's movement to leave freeze.
Yiting, completely unaware, said in a tearful voice:
"Master, don't leave me. I know I was wrong. I promise I'll listen to you. Please don't go, okay?"
"Really?" Qin Luo turned his head and looked at her with a cold expression.
Yi Ting looked at Qin Luo with teary eyes, nodding repeatedly. She didn't know how to express herself, so she could only nod vigorously to show her determination, afraid that Qin Luo wouldn't believe her.
Seeing her like this, Qin Luo's expression softened. He reached out and gently pressed her hand down, saying in a deep voice:
"Yiting, there's a very important matter I need your help with that I'm accompanying you on this trip."
Yi Ting raised her head, her slightly red and swollen eyes filled with confusion and a hint of expectation. She didn't know what her master wanted her to do, but she would agree to anything her master needed without hesitation.
Qin Luo looked at her and continued:
"You will come with me to meet some people, but after you meet them, you must remember the following points."
"First, you must not reveal your master-disciple relationship with me. Second, you must not mention any part of our past. Third, your words and actions must be appropriate and should not arouse suspicion. Fourth, no matter what happens, you must follow my instructions. Do you understand?"
Although Yiting didn't understand why her master made such a request, she gently wiped away the tears on her face and obediently nodded.
At this point, Qin Luo watched her take a deep breath, and began to worry. He then reached out and gently wiped away the tear stains from the corner of Yi Ting's eyes.
"Finally, and most importantly, remember not to give yourself away when you see your master's wife later!!!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Ting's eyes widened, as if she had heard something unbelievable.
She stared blankly at Qin Luo, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
"Master...you're joking with Yiting, right?"
Yiting's voice trembled, carrying the last glimmer of hope.
However, Qin Luo merely frowned slightly, silently looking at her without answering her question.
This caused Yiting's heart to sink to the bottom instantly. Her whole world collapsed at this moment, and all her fantasies shattered like fragile glass.
It felt as if countless sharp blades had pierced her heart, and the pain overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.
The words "Master's Wife" echoed in her mind like a curse, each time causing her body to tremble. She couldn't accept the fact that her master, who had rescued her from endless darkness, had found someone else!
She always believed that she held a special place by her master's side, and even if it was just a master-disciple relationship, it was enough to be a warm harbor in her heart.
But now, this sudden news has completely destroyed her haven, leaving her feeling abandoned in endless darkness, with loneliness, helplessness, and despair following her like a shadow.
Tears welled up in her eyes like a burst dam, blurring her vision.
She wanted to shout at Qin Luo, "Why did this happen? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
But her throat felt as if something was blocking it, and she couldn't utter a sound. She could only stare blankly at Qin Luo, her heart filled with pain.
Seeing Yi Ting's appearance, Qin Luo sighed softly and gently placed his hand on Yi Ting's shoulder.
"Yiting, I know this is sudden and hard for you to accept. But some things are just unpredictable. Calm down and listen to what I have to say."
Qin Luo's voice was calm and gentle as he tried to soothe Yi Ting's emotions.
Yiting continued to cry, her body trembling slightly. She could no longer hear any words; the overwhelming pain and despair almost drowned her.
However, she knew she couldn't let her emotions get out of control now; she had to pretend to calm down, otherwise she would lose even the chance to stay with her master.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her expression. Although tears still lingered in her eyes, she forced them back. She lowered her head slightly, avoiding Qin Luo's gaze, not wanting her master to see the turmoil in her heart.
"Master, I understand. I will remember your words and will not give myself away."
Yi Ting's voice was a little hoarse, and a strange dark light flashed in the depths of her pupils as she avoided Qin Luo's gaze.
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