"So what if you come back? I have no intention of saving you. You must die!" Gu Yan's cold tone made Gu Liyan's heart feel like it was in an ice cellar.
Even though time in the Netherworld has passed like a dream, many years have gone by, the person who hates him hasn't changed; he still wants him dead...
"Master, why are you so determined to kill me? Master... why is this happening..."
Gu Liyan simply couldn't understand why the master she had always respected and loved the most since childhood would turn against her!
What deep-seated grudge or hatred existed between them?
Everything shouldn't be like this...
Seeing Gu Liyan's blank expression, Gu Yan coldly said, "You'll know why I killed you later. However... judging from your current physical condition, you probably won't live to see that day!"
Gu Liyan silently lowered his head, watching the ripples spread across the green tea in his cup. A surge of resentment rose within him, and he gripped the cup tightly, downing the tea in one gulp.
After having a few drinks with Gu Liyan, Gu Yan went upstairs, leaving Gu Liyan to enjoy tea downstairs alone.
Lei Dong and Lei Li remained kneeling in a corner. They had both been affected by Gu Yan's magic when Gu Yan left, leaving them unable to move.
The two looked dejected. Lei Dong didn't even dare to lift his head, while Lei Li occasionally glanced cautiously at Gu Liyan.
He never expected that Gu Liyan was actually Gu Yan's apprentice!
If their masked master really becomes Gu Yan's disciple, wouldn't Gu Liyan become his master's senior brother?!
This relationship is so complicated!
Lei Li couldn't help but swallow hard, then nudged Lei Dong's sleeve and whispered:
"Lei Dong, tell me, does the Grand Strategist want to kill this fox demon or spare his life? I don't see how he intends to kill him."
"Shh—" Lei Dong hurriedly whispered, "You still dare to guess the Grand Strategist's thoughts? Don't you want to live? If you ask me, the Master is well aware of this matter. As for how to deal with this demon fox, it's not up to you and me to decide! Let the Master decide when he returns!"
Lei Li nodded, not daring to speak again.
Just as the two fell silent, footsteps sounded outside the door, and then the masked man pushed the door open and entered.
"I'm back. Huh? Lei Dong? Why are you back? Did that fox demon release you?" The masked man saw Lei Dong kneeling in the hall as soon as he entered, looking like he was confessing his sins. Then he saw Lei Li kneeling beside him, also looking like he was confessing his sins, and he immediately became puzzled.
"Lei Li, it's one thing that Lei Dong was captured and kneeling here for failing to guard him properly, but why are you kneeling here too?"
"They are not kneeling because they are being treated as prisoners, but because I am here, that's why they are kneeling here."
Upon hearing this, the masked man looked behind the screen.
Gu Liyan was seen leaning back comfortably in his chair, sipping his tea.
"You, what are you doing here?!"
Gu Liyan glanced at the masked man and chuckled, "I originally ran away, but I found that the poison in my body couldn't be cured, so I had to run back to see if I could find an antidote. Who knew your place was cleaner than an outhouse, nothing but garbage!"
The masked man glared at Gu Liyan, then slammed his fist on the table in anger. "Hmph, you vixen, you finally know how powerful my poisons are! This time, let's see how you die!"
"Don't yell or make a fuss. You've been looking for me for ages, haven't you? Come, come, come sit down and have a cup of tea." Gu Liyan filled a cup of tea and pushed it in front of the masked man.
The masked man frowned, looking at the tea leaves in the teacup before him with obvious displeasure. "What kind of tea is this? You dare to give it to me to drink?"
Gu Liyan raised an eyebrow, then suddenly smiled and said, "This is tea left behind by my master. You wouldn't be ungrateful, would you?"
"Hmph, what is your master...?" The masked man suddenly choked, realizing he already knew Gu Liyan's master was Gu Yan. So, the tea his master left behind...
Then, wouldn't this tea be—
The masked man's expression changed instantly, and he suddenly felt that the world was no longer beautiful!
"Ahem—" At that moment, Gu Yan from the second floor came downstairs.
The masked man stood up in a panic, bowing respectfully and saying, "Great...Great Strategist..."
Gu Yan rolled her eyes at the masked man but said nothing. Instead, she sat down in front of Gu Liyan and coldly asked, "His name is Cang Ye. What do you think of him?"
"Stupid and indecisive, not good at all," Gu Liyan sneered.
“I think that’s much better than you and Gu Changyuan! At least he’s obedient enough!” Gu Yan chuckled and started chatting with Gu Liyan back and forth without any sense of awkwardness.
“If you need an obedient disciple, I think you could train an invulnerable puppet. Not only will it have high defense, but it can also take a bullet for you in critical moments!” Gu Liyan said with a smile.
Gu Yan glared at Gu Liyan, his expression changed instantly, and he slammed his hand on the table, instantly turning the table and the teacups on it into powder.
Gu Liyan lowered his head and remained silent. Gu Yan pointed at Gu Liyan and said angrily, "If you two were more obedient, would our master-disciple relationship have come to this point? You're so foolish! You deserve to die!"
"Master, I... uh—" Gu Liyan's expression suddenly changed before he could finish speaking. He felt a tightness in his chest and couldn't breathe. Then his body went limp and he fell to the ground.
Seeing Gu Liyan's contorted and painful expression, Gu Yan sneered, "Look at you! You can't even expel this little bit of poison from your body, and now you dare to try to negotiate with me? You're really overestimating yourself!"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Gu Liyan's forehead. Looking at Gu Yan's indifferent expression, a chill ran through her. She slowly crawled to Gu Yan's feet, tugged at his trouser leg, and softly said, "Master... I... I... really..."
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