Minglong

Chapter 407 A Master's Order is Hard to Disobey
"what?"

Nangong Ye was stunned. Although she felt that Miss Mingji was already on the same boat, the fact that her master had personally arranged the marriage made the situation different.
“Miss Mingji and Xie Jinhuan are indeed a good match, but Qingmo is already…”

Upon hearing this, Master Qixia's heart stirred, and he added earnestly:

"The path to immortality is long, and Xie Jinhuan is favored by Heaven, so it's normal for him to have several Daoist partners. However, everything has its order of arrival. Since you brought Miss Mingji into the sect, she should naturally call Qingmo 'elder sister'..."

ha?
Seeing that his master seemed quite open-minded and didn't seem to object to them boarding the ship together, Nangong Ye felt a surge of anger within him. He gritted his teeth and replied:
"I will certainly carry out the tasks assigned by my master. In addition, I have something I would like to confess to my master, and I hope my master will punish me."

He then knelt down beside her.

Master Qixia was taken aback upon seeing this, and raised his hand to help him up, his expression solemn:

"What did you do? Did you kill the wrong person? Who?"

The five precepts of Taoism are 'killing, stealing, adultery, lying, and drinking alcohol'. However, with the emergence of 'alcoholic drinks' such as 'hero's tears' in later generations, the last precept is not easy to define and is therefore not strictly enforced. Only in certain situations is excessive drinking prohibited.

As for lust, it refers to improper relationships between men and women and indulging in desires. Li Chimo fell into this trap. The problem was not that he had women, but that he should not have secretly kept women.

Killing is a major taboo. Cultivators can kill to protect life, but killing innocent people is a serious crime no matter which sect they belong to. Back then, the Corpse Ancestor was the number one genius of the righteous path, but he was ordered to be expelled from the sect because of his crime related to this.

Therefore, when Master Qixia saw his eldest disciple kneeling and begging for forgiveness with a pale face, his first reaction was that he had broken the precept against killing.

However, to her surprise, her eldest apprentice lowered his head in shame and stammered for a long time before finally saying:
“My disciple has always adhered to the precepts and has never wrongly killed an innocent person in his life. It was I who was bewitched and stole… stole someone else’s beloved…”

Master Qixia was baffled by these words:
"How can something obtained through skill be called robbery? It's called that this thing is destined for me..."

"what?"

Nangong Ye was stunned and looked at the white-haired little master.

Master Qixia blinked, realizing there was something wrong with what he said, and added:
"Whose things did you steal? Was the other person in the wrong? Even if they glared at you, you're only dealing with them to smooth things over..."

Nangong Ye thought her master's mind was very understanding, but what she was trying to steal wasn't something she was after. After hesitating for a long time, she finally whispered:

“What I stole wasn’t an object, it was…it was what I met Xie Jinhuan by chance in the East Market last year when I returned from the south in search of the Rejuvenation Herb, and then…then I encountered a love tribulation. I originally intended to follow my master’s teachings and abide by the precepts, but…but…”

"..."

Master Qixia had actually suspected something, but he didn't expect his eldest disciple to be so open about it. Looking at his eldest disciple, whose image he held as flawless, he thought for a moment and asked:

"You've also taken a liking to Xie Jinhuan?"

"..."

After confessing to his master, Nangong Ye went limp and remained kneeling on the ground, head bowed and silent.

Master Qixia has been in seclusion for nearly a century and has never been a master. Faced with this outrageous situation of disciples and their followers, he doesn't know how to handle it. His current strategist, Sister A Piao, is also unavailable. He can only ask:

"What are you going to do?"

"Disciple wants to sever all distracting thoughts, but the deep affection I'm in makes it impossible. I also cannot bear to let Qingmo suffer. That's why I hope Master will punish me. Even if Master expels me from the sect and cripples my cultivation, I know I've done wrong and will have no regrets..."

How could Master Qixia expel her eldest disciple from the sect? What would happen to Zihui Mountain without her as the sect leader?
However, it's a bit inappropriate to disregard this and allow one's disciples and grand-disciples to sleep together under the same quilt. Therefore, I'll reconsider:

"The desires between men and women are a natural part of the universe. As a cultivator, one should follow nature without attachment, focus on cultivation and control greed. As long as your heart is on the right path, and you do not let personal feelings cloud your judgment when faced with major issues, then this is not a mistake."

"I am not really a saint, and Ye Ci, the Valkyrie and others are not born saints. But in the end, we can stand on the side of the righteous path and have the ability to bring peace to the world. Then we are the leaders of the righteous path, and no one will care about our personal morality."

"On the contrary, even if you never make a mistake in your life, you are helpless in the face of disaster, and even lose the courage to sacrifice yourself for the common people because of personal feelings. Then no matter how strictly you abide by the rules and regulations, you are not worthy to call yourself a righteous person."

Nangong Ye listened attentively, roughly understood the meaning, and nodded:
"Your disciple will certainly follow your teachings, Master. From now on, Xie Jinhuan and I..."

Master Qixia thought this disciple was a bit stupid; how could she possibly handle such a mess?
This is something you can handle yourself...

But seeing his eldest disciple's anxious and uneasy appearance, Master Qixia still said:
"What you do in private is your own business. As long as you don't betray the Way, your master won't interfere."

"However, this matter doesn't sound good if it gets out. If you want to become Daoist partners in a respectable way, I'm afraid I'll have to change the rules."

"For example, we could elevate Qingmo, the thirteenth generation disciple, to the twelfth generation, and have you accept the disciple on behalf of your master. That way, you would become legitimate fellow disciples..."

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Upon hearing this, Nangong Ye's eyes lit up, and he looked nervously at his white-haired master:

"Is this okay?"

"You were also accepted as a disciple by the eldest brother on behalf of the master. The master said he saw Qingmo's talent and accepted him as his last disciple. Who in the world dares to say anything against it? Qingmo will not look down on it either."

Master Qixia then changed the subject:
"However, given my status as your teacher, if I speak out publicly, I'm taking all the blame for you. Even close teachers and students should keep clear accounts. Shouldn't you also help your teacher resolve these troubles?"

Nangong Ye quickly replied, "Following Master's orders is my duty, and I dare not mention the word 'help.' May I ask what important matters Master has in mind?"

"It's about Miss Mingji. I think highly of her, but she and Xie Jinhuan might not agree. If you can bring this marriage together..."

How could that pervert possibly refuse?
Although Nangong Ye felt that such a simple matter was unnecessary for his master to make trouble for, nor should it be given so much importance.

But she was already deeply grateful that her master could grant her wish, and nodded, saying:
"Master, rest assured, your disciple will certainly handle this matter well!"

Master Qixia nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand:
"Alright, go back now. Remember to keep your distance and don't say that your teacher was acting as a go-between." "Understood."

Nangong Ye rose, bowed respectfully, and quickly retreated.

Master Qixia did not leave. Only after his disciple left did he stand up, put his hands on his hips, and mutter to himself:
"These people are simply... doesn't Sister Ghost do anything about it..."

After speaking, she walked towards the bed, and her golden armor began to change. Her hair loosened and turned jet black, and her clothes, revealing her youthful face and large breasts, made her appear ordinary...
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On the other side, the guest rooms.

Ye Yunchi leaned against the man's chest, her cheeks flushed. Her breathing gradually calmed down, but her shoulders still twitched slightly from time to time from the lingering sensation.

Xie Jinhuan held the person in his arms, his expression devoid of any wicked thoughts, only asking with concern:
Are you feeling any better?

"call……"

This time, Ye Hongshang didn't run away, but she went silent, adopting an attitude of 'I don't care if my sister is a ghost,' and gave no response.

Ye Yunchi was completely stunned. Although he had experienced similar things before, the shame of being unable to move and being kissed indiscriminately was a thousand times stronger. It took him a long time to recover and gather some of his divine sense.

"You...you are a righteous hero, how can you take advantage of someone in distress like this?"

Xie Jinhuan said with a gentle smile:

"I'm just helping you improve your blood circulation and relieve muscle tension, and you know my intentions..."

Ye Yunchi naturally knew this, but he still gritted his teeth and said:

"Marriage is supposed to be a proper, formal affair. Unless you make me the youngest, serving tea to each of my older sisters one by one... wait?"

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Xie Jinhuan's eyes widened in shock upon hearing this:

"Isn't this inappropriate? I've always treated everyone equally..."

"Tch~ That's not what I wanted to say!"

Ye Yunchi now hates the octopus demon to death. He can't move, so he can only question it:
"What kind of patriarch did you invite? Are you deliberately using tricks to harass women?"

Xie Jinhuan shrugged slightly:
"Do I need to resort to tricks to make a move on Senior Ye? You know how strong my willpower is. I definitely won't touch what I shouldn't, but I won't hesitate to touch the person I like."

"As for the patriarch, that was done according to your wishes. Perhaps Sister Ye felt ashamed of being the last to meet him and felt guilty towards those who came before her, which is why she said that..."

Ye Yunchi values ​​etiquette and moral principles. She does feel somewhat ashamed of her original wife, but she is only her original wife. How could she show weakness to those women who are also vying for married men?
But she couldn't understand the principle behind this supernatural power, so she simply asked:

How long will it take me to recover?

Xie Jinhuan examined the injury on his ankle:
"It will take some time for the toxicity to dissipate."

"Then you can go out first. I want to be alone."

Xie Jinhuan glanced at the sky. It was still early, so it might not be appropriate to start the group purchase. Therefore, he raised his hand and lightly picked up the booklet on the table, and began to write furiously.

Shashasha~
Ye Yunchi was initially somewhat ashamed and indignant, and didn't want to pay any attention to this righteous young hero who had no sense of propriety, but upon hearing the noise, he still opened his eyes and glanced at him.

She discovered that Xie Jinhuan had one arm around her and was drawing something in a notebook with a pen. It looked like two stick figures, drawn in the corner of the notebook. The lines were simple but the skill was extraordinary, and each one was almost identical.

Ye Yunchi looked at it for a moment, slightly puzzled:

"What are you drawing?"

"Don't worry."

Because the lines were simple, Xie Jinhuan drew very quickly. After finishing the booklet, he closed it and began quantum reading.
Wow~
Ye Yunchi examined it closely and saw that the stick figures that were originally drawn on the paper began to move as the pages of the book were turned quickly.

They wielded long sticks and attacked and defended each other with very clean moves and a strong sense of impact. There was also a move where they stepped on the edge of a piece of paper to use as leverage to jump back.

"Eh?"

Ye Yunchi's eyes lit up, and he looked at the book carefully, but unfortunately, he quickly finished reading the thin book.

Xie Jinhuan turned to look at the female teacher, a smug look on his face:
"Doesn't it look good?"

Ye Yunchi felt like she was being pampered like a little girl, but it was indeed fun, so she bit her lower lip and muttered to herself:
"Where do you get so many brilliant ideas? You should use your energy on the right path."

"This is called a balance between work and rest. If you like it, I can draw you something else. Don't rush me."

As Xie Jinhuan spoke, he began drawing on both sides of the book again, his expression focused, and he even hummed a little tune to help him pass the time.

"Hmm hmm hmm..."

Ye Yunchi leaned against her chest, glanced at the all-powerful Ah Huan, and wondered how there could be such a capable man in the world.

Ah Gua, I'm afraid I can't escape now...

Although she was still a little conflicted, she couldn't do anything about it at the moment, so she sighed inwardly and, with a hint of anticipation, quietly observed the situation...

(End of this chapter)