[Ji Jue's favorability increased by 10, current favorability 69.]
The woman in his arms was surrounded by a rich spiritual aura, with no visible injuries, her skin as white as snow and as smooth as cream.
She looked even more radiant and frail than before.
Looking at her blood-stained white dress, Ji Jue's eyes were filled with an extremely complicated expression.
After regaining his senses, the sect leader hurriedly caught up and grabbed Qin Wan's hand to examine her pulse.
"Thank goodness, the tribulation went smoothly."
Ji Jue glanced at the fair wrist that the sect leader was holding, his eyes darkened, and he took two steps back while holding Qin Wan, forcing the sect leader to release Qin Wan's hand.
"What are you doing?" The sect leader was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at his opponent.
"Disciple will first escort Master back to rest."
After speaking, Ji Jue carried Qin Wan and left without paying attention to whether the sect leader was displeased.
In the bedroom.
When Qin Wan woke up, she was lying on the bed. When she opened her eyes, she met Ji Jue's burning black eyes beside her.
Qin Wan paused almost imperceptibly: "..."
"I am unharmed," Qin Wan explained after regaining her composure.
"Is Master feeling unwell anywhere?" Ji Jue asked gently with concern.
Qin Wan shook her head, "I am fine, I feel no discomfort, and my spiritual energy is more abundant and powerful than ever before."
Upon hearing this, the worry in Ji Jue's eyes faded slightly, but his gaze remained fixed on Qin Wan.
"Master, are you hungry? Thirsty? Is there anything you'd like to eat or drink?"
Ji Jue's enthusiasm made Qin Wan feel slightly uncomfortable.
"I am fine as your teacher." With that, Qin Wan struggled to get up.
Unexpectedly, a pair of long, warm hands reached out first and gently helped her sit up.
Qin Wan: "..."
The moment their skin touched, Ji Jue's burning body temperature made her stiffen.
"What happened to Master?"
"Are you feeling unwell?"
Noticing her unease, Ji Jue asked with concern.
Qin Wan: "..." No, not really.
"I am unharmed." With that, Qin Wan leaned forward slightly, subtly increasing the distance between herself and Ji Jue.
Upon realizing this, Ji Jue paused, his gaze darkening almost imperceptibly.
Is Master keeping his distance from him?
Why?
"Master?"
Because of a fleeting displeasure in her heart, Ji Jue couldn't help but speak.
"Hmm?" Qin Wan looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of concern and confusion.
"Why is Master so good to his disciple?" Ji Jue asked.
Qin Wan was taken aback, and said with a slightly unnatural expression, "...Isn't it only natural for a master to be good to his disciple?"
"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Sister, will Master treat them this well too?" Ji Jue asked again.
Qin Wan: "..."
"I will believe whatever Master says."
Qin Wan fell silent, staring intently at Ji Jue for a long while.
Under Ji Jue's gaze, Qin Wan took out a white jade bottle and handed it to him.
"What does Master mean?" Ji Jue was taken aback, her eyes filled with slight confusion.
"There is a pill inside, which I prepared especially for you. If you trust me, you can take it."
"If you don't believe me, I won't force you."
As soon as Qin Wan finished speaking, Ji Jue reached out and took the medicine, opened the white jade bottle, poured out the pills, and swallowed them without even glancing at them.
As the pill entered his stomach, Ji Jue met Qin Wan's complex gaze. He opened his mouth to say something, but before the words could leave his lips, his vision began to darken...
"Master..."
As she collapsed, Ji Jue clearly saw a faint hint of apology in Qin Wan's eyes.
...
When Ji Jue woke up again, a deep, soul-deep pain overwhelmed him.
"Master..."
Seeing Qin Wan's equally pale face, Ji Jue's heart trembled involuntarily.
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but after regaining consciousness, he sensed that Qin Wan's pain seemed even more intense than his own...
"What did Master do?"
In the darkness, Ji Jue sensed that there seemed to be some inexplicable connection between him and Qin Wan.
"Does A-Jue believe in her teacher?" Qin Wan asked instead of answering.
Even knowing that Qin Wan had tampered with his body, Ji Jue nodded without hesitation, "I believe you."
She saved his life.
Even though the entire Ji family was wiped out because of her and his predestined marriage.
But she was innocent too...
If it weren't for her, he would be gone long ago.
So even if she were to do something to him, even take his life, he seemed... to be happy to do it.
Upon realizing this thought, Ji Jue's heart trembled, and an indescribable emotion welled up within her.
[Ji Jue's favorability increased by 2, current favorability is 71.]
"Bang!"
A powerful sword aura struck, and the training room where the two were located suddenly exploded.
The blinding sunlight shone in from the sky, and Qin Wan immediately shielded Ji Jue by leaping away to avoid it.
"Phoenix Cry!"
The elderly man addressed Qin Wan by her honorific title, his sharp eyes fixed on her with displeasure.
"Ancestor." Qin Wan's expression was indifferent, but her eyes looked Ji Jue up and down, checking if he was injured.
"Hand this demonic cultivator over to me." The old man narrowed his eyes at Ji Jue, his aged face filled with undisguised killing intent.
Without Qin Wan's introduction, Ji Jue knew the other party's identity.
The old man's identity is self-evident, given his intense killing intent, unfathomable cultivation, and the fact that even his master could only barely escape with him.
The patriarch of the Ling family.
The man who altered his and Ling Mubai's fate.
That executioner who slaughtered the entire Ji family!
Not only did the Ling family patriarch look at Ji Jue with murderous intent, but Ji Jue looked at him with the same...
"I have found a way to help Ajue overcome her inner demons."
Upon hearing Qin Wan's words, the Ling family patriarch narrowed his eyes, his murderous intent intensifying as he stared at Ji Jue in his murky black eyes.
The sect leader, unaware of the background, had mixed feelings after hearing Qin Wan's words, seemingly both pleased and curious.
Qin Wan usually seems aloof, difficult to get along with, and hard to approach.
The three disciples, Xiao Hanjiang, Shu Yu, and Nangong Rou, were mostly left to their own devices.
How come this girl has changed so much after meeting Ji Jue?
For her little apprentice Ji Jue, she risked her life to undergo a lightning tribulation, surviving countless near-death experiences just to temper her body.
Now she says she has found a way for her disciple to overcome his inner demons...
Needless to say, it must be inextricably linked to her body training!
He knew it!
There must be a reason why this girl is suddenly so reckless!
Thinking of this, the sect leader's gaze towards Ji Jue was incredibly complex, a mixture of envy and worry.
It's hard to tell whether Qin Wan's concern for this young apprentice is a good thing or a bad thing...
"Those who have fallen into demonic ways have never returned to the righteous path!"
The Ling family patriarch pursed his lips, staring coldly at Qin Wan.
It was obvious that he was very unhappy with Qin Wan's rejection.
In the eyes of the Ling family patriarch, Qin Wan, though exceptionally talented, was too unruly and difficult to control.
If she weren't born with an extremely noble destiny and exceptional luck, he certainly wouldn't have kept her, much less allowed her to marry Mu Bai!
Now that Mu Bai is in the picture, this girl still dares to be so affectionate with other men...
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