reacted a bit too much, raising her head with flushed cheeks.Mr. Gu frowned and glanced over."What's wrong"Ning Shu was a little at a loss and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu."Father Gu frowned, saying nothi...Ning Shu shook her head, biting her lip: "Master, I'm just very confused...."

Si Kong Heng's jade eyes flickered slightly, then he said calmly, "If you find your master pushing too hard, then from now on we won't speak of this." His eyes softened slightly as he continued, "Just let things take their course."

The boy's eyes widened slightly, as if he couldn't believe he had said such words.

Ning Shu's heart skipped a beat, indeed a bit unbelievable. But immediately after, his inner feeling was like a sigh of relief. It was as if a quail without shelter suddenly saw a large rock, and it must be eager to hide.

Si Kong Heng's face, breathtakingly handsome, remained expressionless. His demeanor was aloof, cold as frost, yet the soft gaze in his youthful eyes held an unusual sentiment: "If you feel uncomfortable, we can continue to interact as usual."

Ning Shu pursed her lips, but she had to admit it. The other party's words made him let go of all the guard in his heart.

He let out a slight sigh of relief and tightened his fingers, saying: "Thank you, Master."

....

In Ning Shu's heart, it would be best if his relationship with Si Kong Hengyu reverted to that of master and apprentice. However, he gradually sensed something was amiss.

Si Kong Hengyu indeed stopped bringing that matter up.

But their interactions with each other were...

"Let me have a look." A chilling breath brushed past him, and Si Kong Hengyu stood beside him. He reached out, his body pressing closer. "If the enemy were to attack from behind, your swordsmanship would be easily defeated."

Get away... too close!

Ning Shu could even sense the broad chest and firm touch. His Shizun's fingers were long and icy, covering his hand and causing a slight shiver.

However, the god's breath, like that of an ordinary person, was warm.

The young man felt a little awkward, but Si Kong Hengyu was straightforward. In the name of his master, he was teaching him swordsmanship. If he dodged, wouldn't that be slapping the other person in the face

Hold the boy's hand tightly.

The Divine Lord's gaze fell upon that slender waist clasped in a delicate grip. The young man's earlobes were fair. Especially that stretch of pale neck, smooth and white, one could even see the fine hairs at the ear.

He swallowed and said, "Let's rest for now."

Before Ning Shu could even let out a breath of relief, he was pulled over by the man. Si Kong Hengyu hugged him by the waist, his eyes slightly lowered as he said, "You haven't fasted yet, but is the food unpalatable"

"She's lost some weight again."

Although slender and flexible, it has more meat and feels quite comfortable to hold.

Ning Shu came back to her senses, realizing that her master was touching... her waist. Her face flushed instantly, and she stammered, ".....nothing, disciple has had three meals a day, never missing one."

"That's because cultivation is too hard"

That big hand squeezed his waist, then looked over. The light eyes had an indescribable chill, yet they held a divine kind of nobility.

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment, her lips moving slightly.

His body was restrained by the man, unable to move. But Sikong Hengeyu....was indeed only out of concern between master and apprentice. He could only suppress the shame in his heart and shook his head.

"The disciple did not feel it was hard."

Sikuohengyu remained silent, merely holding the young man in his lap. Then he reached out and clasped him at the waist, "Your master feels you've lost some weight, your face has become thinner as well."

Ning Shu's eyes widened slightly.

Didn't the other party say...that it would just be like before, as master and apprentice

He heaved his chest, biting his lip and saying: "Master, you... let me down."

He shifted, wanting to go down.

But Si Kong Hengyu refused, merely saying: "Must you sever ties with your master so cleanly"

Ning Shu didn't speak, he grasped the man's snow-white robe, his expression dazed.

But... wouldn't a normal master-student relationship be like this

Before this, Si Kong Hengyu had been like this with him. At that time, he only felt a certain intimacy. But he didn't think anything was wrong. But now that he knew what the other party was thinking, how could he just pretend nothing happened

Si Kong Hengyu gazed at the youth, his expression a mixture of confusion and uncertainty. His throat moved slightly.

He wanted to touch his beloved disciple's face and kiss him.

But doing so would surely frighten people out of their wits. I'd better suppress these thoughts and patted the young man's waist again, saying, "It seems we still need to nourish your body. If outsiders saw this, they would think that I, Sikong Hengyu, was abusing my disciples."

Ning Shu had no idea what he had said behind her. She sat in the man's embrace, restless but unable to leave.

I feel a little wronged, and also a bit annoyed.

Sīkōng Héngyù hadn't actually exasperated the person, after a while he put the person down and whispered in a low voice, "In a month's time, this master will have to check properly."

Ning Shu didn't speak.

He only felt that where Si Kong Hengyu had touched him, it was like being burned by fire.

He urgently needed to see anyone but the other person.

...

Ning Shu strode out of Tianqi Peak, indifferent to the consequences. She had no time to spare for worrying about whether Si Kong Hengyu would be angry.

He walked for a while, hearing those disciples talking about the divine Lord Shen Wuzun.

"The Godly Venerable is really good to his senior brother, Shizun."

"Yeah, if I had a wood spirit root, that would be great too."

"Where did Ning Shu get eight lifetimes of good fortune to have this"

"Tsk tsk, now even Master Ning has reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. His cultivation progress is truly amazing. We don't have a God Venerable as our master, so naturally, we can't compare."

Ning Shu listened to these words and felt that they were not wrong.

His current cultivation level is largely thanks to his master's efforts. Conversely, his daily hard work in cultivation hasn't been as effective.

"Who is Master Ning, for you to slander him If you envy him, go and beg the Divine Lord to take you as his disciple!" A pretty female voice rang out.

Those few disciples were somewhat flustered and then said, "Junior Sister Liu, what you're saying is a bit too unfair to us."

"That's right, if it weren't for Master Ning, maybe I would have become the disciple of a god, and you might have been his apprentice."

"I already have a master! It's up to the Divine Venerable who he chooses as his disciple! If you dare speak ill of Master Ning again, don't blame me for being rude!" The young girl's delicate voice snorted.

Ning Shu was stunned, feeling that the voice had an indescribable familiarity to it.

Before he could think further, a sharp voice cut him off: “Who's there Come out!”

Ning Shu hurried out. The girl immediately stood frozen the moment she saw him, her eyes never blinking as she said, "Master Ning..."

Upon seeing the girl's face, he too was struck with surprise.

That beautiful and lovely countenance was none other than Xueying.

Liu Xueying didn't seem to have expected it to be Ning Shu either. Her previous arrogant demeanor vanished in an instant. Her ears were flushed red: "Ning Shishu, how could it be you"

Ning Shu quickly explained, "I happened to walk by and didn't intentionally eavesdrop on your conversation."

Liu Xueying said, "Master Ning, you heard what they said They are all jealous. You don't have to take it to heart."

Ning Shu nodded, then sighed with emotion. He hadn't expected that the somewhat shy and introverted female lead from two years ago had now become confident and graceful, with an indescribable air of vivacity about her.

Liu Xueying glanced at him and said, "Congratulations to Master Ning. Now you have reached the middle stage of foundation building."

Her voice held a hint of shyness.

But Ning Shu didn't hear it, and he nodded. He seemed a little embarrassed: "I was too eager to retreat before, so I didn't have time to say hello to you."

Luckily, Liuxueying didn't mind these things. They found a place and talked about everything that had happened over the past two years in detail.

Ning Shu, as if remembering something, felt a tightness in her chest.

He stood up a little nervously and said, “It’s getting late, Liu Shimei, I should go now.”

Ning Shu didn't realize it, but she had been chatting with him for two hours. If Master found out, he would be unhappy...

He still remembered how Sirkong Hengyu had spoken to him.

Liu Xueying was a little reluctant to part with him. Her cheeks flushed pink as she asked, "Master Ning, will you... come again tomorrow"

Ning Shu was taken aback, her mouth opening slightly, and she said, "…I want to practice swordsmanship."

Liu Xueying looked a little disappointed, but she still said, "Then let's wait until Master Ning is free to come again. By the way, I can also ask my master if we can go to Tianqifeng to see you!"

Ning Shuxin was startled. Before he could refuse, Liu Xueying urged him to go back.

He twitched his lips, but said nothing in the end. Perhaps what the other party said was just polite talk.

Ning Shu thought.

He discovered that he had been away from Tiānqí Fēng for five hours, so he hurried back. However, Ning Shū hadn't expected Sīkōng Hěngyù to be waiting there on purpose.

Ning Shu couldn't help but tremble: "Master..."

Si Kong Hengyu remained silent, merely gazing at him.

Ning Shu's heart felt uneasy, but he still said: "I went out today to look for Zhou Shishu."

"What you dislike most is lying," said Si Kong Hengyu.

The boy pursed his lips, his eyes looking a little flustered.

"subconsciously said, "Xiao Heng, let's keep sleeping. Then I'll go first." 。The latter isn't like that, using a low voice and whispering in my ear, calling me by this name. 。"Nobody let the dorm"Come...