Outside the inn, Gao Yue'er was completely dumbfounded. With a 'thud,' she fell directly to the ground, making a loud noise, but she stood there motionless.
She only remembered the boy's absurd and unrestrained scene, like a thirsty traveler or a drowning person clinging to a piece of driftwood.
But the one lying on that bed was clearly...
Gao Yue'er was stunned and didn't come back to her senses for a long time, but the noise had attracted the attention of the Wan Dao Sect elder who was guarding the inn, and he was now rushing out.
The jade pendant could indeed shield one from divine sense, but it wasn't invisibility. Gao Yue'er, meanwhile, casually sat down outside.
The Wan Dao Sect elder was taken aback: "Miss Gao?"
Gao Yue'er finally came to her senses. She staggered a step before standing up. Before she could speak, she saw Shen Changlin, whom she had seen in the room earlier, running down the stairs.
Previously, his gaze was cold and indifferent, but now it carried a smile, but behind that smile... was murderous intent.
The elder paused, then asked, "Is there anything else, Miss Gao?"
Meeting Shen Changlin's gaze, Gao Yue'er realized that the one who should be afraid was not her, but Shen Changlin, who had taken advantage of her master's unconscious state to commit such a deceitful act against his master.
She slightly raised her chin and patted the dust off her clothes: "Me? I'm here to see Shen Changlin, make way."
"...He has no intention of seeing you."
The elder's expression darkened slightly; he was very dissatisfied with Gao Yue'er's attitude.
But Gao Yue'er was absolutely certain this time. She looked at Shen Changlin and suddenly smiled, "I bet he'll let me see him this time, won't he? — Shen Changlin, we'll have something to talk about."
"Elder, let her in."
Shen Changlin looked away and said softly, "If she keeps making a scene like this, it will also disturb the rest of the other elders and fellow disciples."
Upon hearing this, the elder nodded slightly and stopped interfering.
Soon, Gao Yue'er followed Shen Changlin upstairs. After going upstairs, Shen Changlin casually took out an array plate and placed it at the door to prevent anyone's divine sense from probing the place.
Gao Yue'er ignored him and focused her gaze on the bed beside her, where the aloof and beautiful woman lay, fast asleep, her disheveled clothes now neatly arranged.
As she was looking at it, a cold voice came from behind her.
"If you keep looking, I'll gouge your eyes out myself."
The intense killing intent sent a chill down Gao Yue'er's spine. Before she could react, she realized she had instinctively turned around. Shen Changlin didn't even look at her, but instead lowered the gauze curtains to block the bed.
Seeing his cold expression, Gao Yue'er said loudly, "Shen Changlin, do you know what you're doing? She is your master!"
"If she wakes up and finds out, what do you think your behavior is? It's considered betraying your master and ancestors, and being an insubordinate to your superior. Even if your master dotes on you, he won't tolerate such despicable behavior!"
"What's it to you?"
Shen Changlin's voice was cold as he looked at her.
Gao Yue'er looked up and said, "Of course I am. You are the future husband I chose. You have gone astray, developed wicked thoughts about your master, and even did such a despicable thing. Shen Changlin, aren't you afraid that people will find out? If I tell others, how will you face them?"
"The most valued relationship in the cultivation world is that of master and disciple. A master for a day is a father for life. Anyone who deceives his master, betrays his sect, or acts against his sect is a disgrace that everyone in the cultivation world will condemn!"
She paused, then said, "If your master finds out about Shen Changlin, you will definitely be expelled from the sect and despised by her!"
Inside the room, only Gao Yue'er's resolute words remained.
Shen Changlin knew perfectly well that he had gone to great lengths to hide his feelings from Ruan Qing'an, even being careful to conceal his love. The suppressed emotions were painful enough, but Gao Yue'er kept nagging on and on, and for a moment he almost laughed in anger.
The angrier he got, the gentler his smile became. He took a half step forward, leaned down slightly, and looked down at Gao Yue'er: "So, what do you want to say?"
“It’s simple, I can keep this from being told anyone.”
Gao Yue'er raised her chin and stared intently at Shen Changlin: "But you have to marry me. The cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world. I don't have that much talent, so I have to find a strong enough Daoist partner to protect me and to deter the enemies of Sanyue City. Shen Changlin, this is a deal."
"So I can keep what happened today a secret, but you must become my Daoist partner. Shen Changlin, your talent is good enough. As long as you don't die, you will definitely become an unparalleled powerhouse in the future. I still say that you won't lose out. You also have the help of the Three Mountains City. I am more than a match for you."
She paused, then said, "Otherwise, I'll tell everyone!"
The atmosphere was silent for a moment, then Shen Changlin suddenly laughed. He lowered his eyes, and the next moment—a huge sound came, and Gao Yue'er was pinned against the wall and her neck was tightly choked.
The large hand showed no mercy whatsoever, remaining motionless while gradually increasing its pressure until her face turned purple.
Shen Changlin's smile deepened: "There's another option."
“I can kill you without thinking too much. I just need to deal with the people who are causing me trouble.”
Shen Changlin's killing intent was incredibly real.
In an instant, Gao Yue'er's breathing became increasingly difficult. She finally panicked visibly, tightly gripping Shen Changlin's hand: "You...you dare, dare to kill me..."
"My father... he won't, he won't let you go!"
But Shen Changlin's eyes didn't even flicker.
Just when Gao Yue'er thought she was really going to die, Shen Changlin finally loosened his grip for a moment, and air finally entered her lungs. Then she was thrown to the side.
With a loud crash, she fell to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.
Gao Yue'er coughed with difficulty, her face deathly pale.
As she continued coughing, Shen Changlin walked straight to Gao Yue'er, squatted down, and stretched out his arm—
The long knife on the table moved instantly, and he grabbed it in his hand. Then, the tip of the knife was pressed against Gao Yue'er's neck, which still bore the marks of being strangled. She was so frightened that she almost stopped breathing.
The boy had handsome features, bright eyes that seemed to smile, and an incomparably kind heart.
But when he spoke, a hidden killing intent was revealed: "Master is still injured, and I don't have the time to deal with trouble right now, so—don't cause me any trouble, Gao Yue'er."
"I only want to heal my master. If you cause me any other trouble, I will personally destroy your soul and spirit."
Shen Changlin said with a smile.
Immediately afterward, before Gao Yue'er could react, he grabbed her by the collar and—threw her out the window!
Gao Yue'er fell hard again, looking disheveled, but Shen Changlin glanced at her indifferently and said, "Did you understand, Miss Gao? Don't make trouble for yourself."
"I'm a bit crazy. Please forgive me if you die."
After saying that, he closed the window.
Gao Yue'er, who had fallen to the ground, was deathly pale. She stared intently at the window, as if she wanted to say something, but her expression was tinged with fear.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Shen Changlin reverted to his innocent and good-natured demeanor, opened the door, and saw the elder standing outside. Seeing that he was alone, the elder couldn't help but ask, "Where is Miss Gao?"
"I rejected her, but she was too proud to admit it and left first."
Shen Changlin smiled politely and changed the subject: "Elder, is there anything else you need?"
"It's nothing. The Hidden Dragon Competition is over, and the Returning Essence Stone should be delivered tomorrow. Elder Danfeng is also preparing things, and we'll start the treatment as soon as it arrives tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changlin was overjoyed: "Thank you very much, Elder!"
His master, his moon, is finally coming back...
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