Inside the barrier.
Yan Huailiu's stool had already been moved from the room to the yard, and he was almost moving it out with him.
It was really difficult for him to muster up the energy to go out again, and this was when he needed someone familiar to appear and pull him out of this predicament.
He was boredly studying the gold thread patterns on his outer robe, and wondering why he hadn't seen Little Lightning in the past few days, when Ling Xinghua's voice suddenly rang out.
When Yan Huailiu looked up, he was almost frightened to death when he saw the two people a few steps away. His first reaction was to carry the heavy pearwood stool back to the room, grab the door frame and stick his head out to observe his two apprentices.
Yu Ziheng, who was outside the barrier, reached out and touched the wave-like barrier in front of him, curiously asking, "Brother, is Master in seclusion? I used to see my father doing this all the time, always at night. When I asked him, he would just say he was in seclusion."
Ling Xinghua: ...
"No, it's not."
He raised his voice: "Master, are you here? Disciple comes to pay his respects to Master."
Yan Huailiu stretched his neck to look behind them. When he confirmed that there were only the two of them, he didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved.
He picked up the newly found half mask from the table and put it on, then looked at himself in the mirror to make sure that he looked presentable and there was nothing wrong with him. Then he casually tore off the barrier.
The familiar scene appeared before their eyes again. Standing in front of the open door was their master, whom they had not seen for several days. Ling Xinghua hurried forward and saluted: "Master."
At the same time, he carefully observed Yan Huailiu's expression.
Yu Ziheng had been taught a lot of rules during this period, but he forgot everything when he saw Yan Huailiu. He couldn't help but run over and hug him: "Master, I missed you so much. Did you miss me? Master, your new mask is so beautiful. Master, have you eaten?"
Yan Huailiu pointed a finger at his forehead and pushed him away, then replied with a single word with a cold expression: "Hmm."
Ling Xinghua couldn't tell whether he was in a good mood or not. He gave Yu Ziheng a look, and the latter immediately grabbed Yan Huailiu's hand: "Master, the flowers in Chang'an Residence are blooming, and the whole yard is filled with fragrance. Master, do you want to go and take a look?"
Yan Huailiu's eyes flickered and he refused: "No."
It's still just one word.
Ling Xinghua no longer cared about anything else. He lifted his robe and knelt down neatly: "Master, I heard that you want to expel my eldest brother from the sect. I beg you to spare my eldest brother. I am willing to take the punishment on your behalf."
He supported himself on the ground with his hands and kowtowed sincerely.
Yu Ziheng was very understanding and immediately ran over to kneel beside Ling Xinghua: "Master, please don't drive Senior Brother away, okay? I am willing to take the punishment for Senior Brother. Senior Brother really knows his mistakes. He has been sitting in the yard these days without eating or drinking, and he doesn't speak. He has lost a lot of weight..."
Yu Ziheng's little mouth couldn't stop talking, and he almost told the details like how many hairs Gu Xingyun had lost.
Hearing Yan Huailiu's confused state, he looked at the two disciples in front of him who were kowtowing, and his mouth almost dropped with anxiety.
"Wait, wait, you two stop!"
If I hit this bluestone slab again, I’ll get a concussion!
"Who said I want to expel your senior brother from the sect?"
Ling Xinghua's eyes were confused for a moment: "Yes, it was the eldest brother who said that he did something wrong and the master will not forgive him. He has packed his things and is waiting for you to drive him away..."
As he spoke, he looked up at Yan Huailiu's eyes. Master's face didn't look angry at all, but rather like... speechless?
"Master? Don't you blame Senior Brother?"
Ling Xinghua's unintentional question pierced Yan Huailiu's heart like a sharp sword. He could vaguely hear the sound of the blade piercing through his flesh.
He just knew it!
He knew that Gu Xingyun would be upset!
How kind-hearted must this child be to feel that he would be expelled from the sect after something like this happened!
Yan Huailiu was really distressed at this moment.
But Yu Ziheng was still adding fuel to the fire: "Big Brother is so pitiful. It's so cold at night and he's still sitting there like that. I went to talk to him but he ignored me..."
So he had been thinking about it for a few days, and Gu Xingyun had been reflecting on it for a few days without eating or drinking?
At least he took some of the random elixirs in the secret room to replenish his strength!
"I'll go take a look."
Yan Huailiu took a deep breath, raised his leg and walked out.
Ling Xinghua quickly pulled Yu Ziheng to follow.
Yu Ziheng couldn't stop talking: "Master, don't be angry with Senior Brother, he is a very good person..."
Yan Huailiu had no intention of responding. He just felt that he was walking too slowly, so he flew away in the shocked gazes of his two disciples.
"Brother, Master is running so fast, isn't he going to beat someone up?"
Yu Ziheng asked anxiously.
"I don't know. Just run slowly. I'll go check it out first."
Ling Xinghua didn't care about him anymore and hurried towards his residence.
…
In the courtyard, Gu Xingyun sat there quietly, calculating in his mind the possibility that Yan Huailiu would come in person.
If his master still avoids him and only asks his junior fellow disciples to convey a message, then he will have to cheer up and take the initiative.
if……
The joint of his little finger suddenly hurt for no reason, and Gu Xingyun curled up the corners of his lips and withdrew his thoughts.
He quickly changed into a look of despair, staring blankly at the tree in the yard.
I heard familiar footsteps. The person seemed a little hesitant and lingered at the door for a long time. The sound of his boots rubbing against the ground was particularly obvious.
Gu Xingyun remained motionless, the dull pain in his little finger made him feel relaxed both physically and mentally.
See, as long as you can be patient, the prey will always come to you.
At the gate of the courtyard, Yan Huailiu's anxiety turned into uneasiness after seeing Gu Xingyun.
The figure sitting on the stone bench looked particularly lonely, as if... he was indeed a little thinner and his complexion did not look very good.
What a sin he has committed!
Look what you have done to the child!
Yan Huailiu slapped himself in his heart again, mustered up the courage to walk in front of Gu Xingyun, and deliberately cleared his throat, trying to attract his attention.
Gu Xingyun turned his head expressionlessly, his eyes dazed, as if he didn't recognize who was in front of him.
Yan Huailiu panicked and quickly waved his hand in front of his eyes: "Xingyun? What's wrong with you?"
Gu Xingyun's eyes gradually warmed up. The next moment, he stood up in panic, staggered a few times, and knelt on the ground as if he could not hold on any longer: "Master..."
Yan Huailiu was distressed: "Huh? What happened?"
"Master, I know I was wrong. I am of humble status and should not desire things that do not belong to me. Even if you treat me as a prostitute, I should accept it with gratitude. I was raised by you, and both my body and soul belong to you. It is your right to use my body to vent your desires... wuwu..."
His mouth was covered tightly by Yan Huailiu.
His master was so panicked that his hands were shaking: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
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