Only the cult leader accepted my confession.-Chapter 8 - : Teacher Will Punish You Severely!

Luo Jiuyan's expression was cold as ice, her presence radiating an overwhelming chill. Her sharp gaze held a mixture of anger and something else—something dangerously close to tears.

She had witnessed everything.

Ye Shu's effortless defeat of Bai Rourou.

His shocking breakthrough from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Golden Core realm.

And worst of all—him touching Bai Rourou's delicate hand, right in front of everyone!

Her fingers clenched tightly around the edge of her robe. She took a deep breath, struggling to maintain her composure as her emotions threatened to burst forth.

"Master!"

A disciple passed by and greeted her with a respectful bow.

Luo Jiuyan exhaled slowly, nodding at the disciple with a calm and dignified air. But the moment he walked away, her expression darkened once more.

Her lips trembled slightly as she whispered to herself, "It seems your heart is plagued with demons... As your master, I must guide you back to the righteous path before it's too late."

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Ye Shu wandered back to the eastern cliffs, deep in thought. He sighed, rubbing his temples.

His goal had been simple—he just wanted to clear up the misunderstanding with Bai Rourou, ease the tension, and build a more amicable relationship for the future.

But now?

Things had taken a completely different turn.

He sat at the edge of the cliff, gazing at the vast horizon, his thoughts adrift.

Senior Sister Bai is actually quite beautiful... Kind-hearted, too. If she hadn't been so hostile toward me at first, we could've gotten along just fine.

Compared to dealing with her—his demon-like master—handling Bai Rourou was much easier.

Still, if she had just accepted my apology from the start, would all of this have been necessary?

"What are you thinking about?"

A soft, intoxicating voice interrupted his thoughts.

Ye Shu responded instinctively, "I was thinking about Master."

"Hmm?"

His eyes widened as the scent of orchids wafted through the air.

Turning sharply, he saw a familiar figure seated beside him, draped in flowing violet robes. A mature and graceful presence that radiated dominance.

Luo Jiuyan.

Ye Shu nearly choked.

"Master? Why are you here?"

Luo Jiuyan studied him, her gaze flickering with an unreadable emotion. "You said you were thinking about your master?"

A faint blush dusted her cheeks.

She tugged at the corner of her robe, glaring at him with subtle embarrassment.

Ye Shu's heart skipped a beat.

Crap!

He had narrowly stopped himself from saying, I was wondering why Master was foolish enough to get involved with me like that!

"Yes! I was thinking about Master!" he quickly corrected himself. "Thinking about your beauty, Master, and—"

"Silence."

Luo Jiuyan swiftly raised a delicate finger, pressing it against his lips.

"We are not in the palace right now. Be mindful of what you say in public."

She cast a wary glance around, ensuring that no other disciples were nearby.

The only witness was a small, unsuspecting insect buzzing too close to their conversation.

ZAP!

A crackling bolt of lightning shot from Luo Jiuyan's fingertips, incinerating the insect instantly.

It didn't even leave behind ashes.

Ye Shu gulped.

That bug did nothing wrong... It simply knew too much.

Luo Jiuyan turned back to him, her voice as gentle as silk.

"Do you understand?"

Ye Shu frantically nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"Yes! I completely understand! Master, I will keep my mouth shut outside!"

Luo Jiuyan smiled, satisfied. A warmth flickered in her usually cold eyes.

So, my disciple was thinking about me...

But then, the warmth vanished as quickly as it came.

Her face turned cold again.

"Do you know what you did just now?"

Ye Shu's heart pounded.

Was she talking about the system notification? The one that said his relationship with Bai Rourou had become... ambiguous?

That's impossible. There's no way she could see that!

He cautiously answered, "Master, I was just trying to clear up a misunderstanding with Senior Sister Bai."

Luo Jiuyan's lips pressed into a thin line.

Yes. That was exactly what she had seen.

At first, she thought Ye Shu had truly been apologizing.

But then—

She saw him touching Bai Rourou's hand.

"Was it nice to touch?"

Her voice was eerily calm.

A thunderclap might have sounded less terrifying to Ye Shu at that moment.

His entire body stiffened.

She saw.

Every.

Single.

Thing.

The way she stared at him, eyes narrowed dangerously...

Was she—jealous?!

Ye Shu broke into a cold sweat.

He never expected that a terrifying demoness like Luo Jiuyan could be... possessive.

"Master, it's not what you think!" He hurriedly explained, "I was just helping Senior Sister Bai recover her energy! Nothing more!"

Luo Jiuyan tapped her fingers against her robe, as if considering his words.

"Hmm... So you're saying you have no improper thoughts toward her?"

Ye Shu nearly choked.

What kind of leading question was that?!

"Of course not! I swear on my life, Master!"

Luo Jiuyan's cold expression darkened even more. Her long, inky-black hair billowed, and the air itself seemed to crackle with power.

"Then tell me... who do you have those thoughts about?"

Ye Shu was paralyzed.

There was no way to escape this trap!

With no other choice, he timidly raised his finger and pointed...

...directly at her.

Luo Jiuyan's eyes widened. Her lips parted slightly in shock.

A deep blush crept across her cheeks.

For a moment, she seemed completely caught off guard.

Then, she coughed twice, quickly regaining her usual dignified composure.

"Ahem. Your inner demons are strong, indeed... But having such thoughts about your master is not unnatural."

Then, her expression turned serious again.

"But if you ever think about another woman... You already know what will happen."

A wave of chilling energy swept over Ye Shu, making his knees weak.

"I wouldn't dare, Master! Never!"

Luo Jiuyan smirked. She turned toward the cliffside, her hands folded behind her back, appearing deep in thought.

Ye Shu stole a cautious glance at her.

Was she still angry?

Just as he was about to relax, she suddenly turned back with an icy smile.

"Do you believe your master would be angered over such a trivial matter?"

Ye Shu immediately realized he had spoken too soon.

Luo Jiuyan's eyes gleamed with amusement.

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"It seems... I will have to punish you."

Ye Shu's heart nearly stopped.

Punish?!

He suddenly regretted everything.

I should've kept my mouth shut!

He forced a nervous smile. "Master, what kind of punishment are we talking about...?"

Luo Jiuyan took a slow step forward, her fragrance wrapping around him like a trap.

"When Bai Rourou was angry, you didn't fight back when she hit you, correct?" she mused. "Then, if I get angry, shouldn't I be allowed to do the same?"

Ye Shu's face paled.

"Master, don't joke like that! You're an emperor-level cultivator! If you so much as tap me, I'll die instantly!"

Luo Jiuyan chuckled. "Don't worry. I'll suppress my cultivation to the Golden Core stage and use only three moves on you."

Then, she added with a smirk—

"If you can endure them, I'll even give you a reward."

Ye Shu's ears perked up.

"A reward?"

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