Chapter 163 – Li Qinghe: So You Think Taking Me as Your Disciple Is Embarrassing?

“What?! The teacher has already left Jianghai?”

In the library, Li Zixuan’s eyes widened instantly upon hearing this, her first reaction being disbelief.

After all, how long had it been?

Just yesterday the teacher was dominating Sword God Valley, controlling the heavenly canopy to form arrays… and this morning he directly left Jianghai City?

No matter how she thought about it, it seemed impossible.

But Senior Brother…

Probably wouldn’t lie to me, right?

With this thought.

Li Zixuan immediately felt somewhat dejected, pouting as she said plaintively: “Senior Brother, does the teacher not want to see me?”

“Hm? Why would you say that?”

Qin Yang frowned, stroking Xiaobai’s head with his hand as he asked puzzled: “I never said he didn’t want to see you, did I?”

“…Otherwise, why would he come to Jianghai without being willing to see me even once?”

Li Zixuan clenched her fingertips, her voice trembling as she said: “It would only take a few minutes… even a few seconds would be fine, I could wait for him.”

As she spoke, she looked up at Qin Yang, fear in her eyes: “Does the teacher not want to acknowledge me as his discip…”

Before she could finish.

Tap.

Qin Yang gently flicked her forehead with his fingers, immediately clearing the confusion from Li Zixuan’s eyes. She covered her head and took a step back.

“What nonsense are you thinking about, Shimei?!”

Qin Yang withdrew his hand and sighed deeply: “The teacher is just too busy, he has some matters to handle and can’t free up time recently.”

“Really?”

“Senior Brother wouldn’t lie to you.”

Qin Yang nodded slightly, sighing inwardly.

This silly girl is really cold on the outside but simple inside.

Her thoughts are extremely fragile and sensitive.

When it comes to matters related to the teacher, emotions often take over.

How could I not acknowledge you as my disciple?

Without you, how would I continue to reap benefits from the system!

“Senior Brother, just tell me his location? I just miss the teacher…”

Li Zixuan shook Qin Yang’s arm, extending one finger as she said softly: “Just one meeting, absolutely no other intentions, and I won’t disturb him.

Just tell me the location, and I’ll go find the teacher myself.”

“Sigh, since that’s the case, I’ll be honest with you. He’s currently busy and it’s not convenient for him to see you…”

Qin Yang paused, stroking his chin as he carefully considered his words before slowly saying: “He’s in seclusion.”

“Seclusion?!”

Hearing this, Li Zixuan was stunned, “Is the teacher about to break through?”

“Exactly! After witnessing the Demonkin’s self-destruction yesterday, he gained some insights and seems to have new comprehension about his realm.”

Qin Yang continued his fabrication, “He’s currently occupied with seclusion matters and probably doesn’t have extra time to spare for other things.”

As these words fell.

Li Zixuan was completely dumbfounded.

After witnessing the Demonkin’s self-destruction last time, the teacher actually gained insights and broke through?!

Absurd!

If that Demonkin knew about this in the afterlife, he’d probably be so angry he’d come back to life!

After all, he was fighting you with his life, and then you immediately…

used him as a stepping stone?!

“The teacher is so amazing, Senior Brother.”

Li Zixuan’s eyes lit up as she reached out to grasp the edge of Qin Yang’s clothes: “Then after he emerges from seclusion, will I have a chance to see him?”

“That should naturally be no problem.”

Qin Yang smiled, gently rubbing Li Zixuan’s head.”He’s currently at a critical moment nearing his breakthrough. As your Senior Brother, I’m under strict orders not to allow any disturbances… But once Master emerges from seclusion, I’ll definitely arrange for you to meet him.”

“Yay! Thank you, Senior Brother!”

Li Zixuan was overjoyed at this response. Having received a definite answer, she felt completely satisfied.

What scene would unfold when Master emerged from seclusion…?

After mastering the Thousand-Mile Flying Sword and the Heavenly Curtain Array Diagrams, what new techniques would he comprehend next?

It was unpredictable.

How truly exciting…

Filled with anticipation, Li Zixuan asked Qin Yang about some difficult questions regarding Sword Dao before contentedly leaving the Library to return to the Martial Arts Academy for classes.

……….

“Martial Grandmaster is about to break through?”

Behind the bookshelf, Li Qinghe slid a book back into its slot, pondering the conversation she had just overheard.

The stronger her master became, the more advantageous it would be for her.

Her plan for promotion would be realized today!

“This young lady must see him!”

Thinking this,

Li Qinghe immediately scurried off toward Area 1’s slacking spot.

“What about me, Master?”

She arrived at Area 1’s slacking spot, tugged at Qin Yang’s sleeve, and whispered: “After Martial Grandmaster emerges from seclusion, can I see him too?”

As she spoke, she squatted beside him and cooed: “You’re the best, Master. Why not take me along when the time comes? It’s not like one more person would make a difference.”

“You?”

Qin Yang glanced at Li Qinghe, rolled his eyes, and said irritably: “You’re far from ready. No cultivation level to speak of, no accomplishments in array formations – go find someplace cool to stay.”

“??? My cultivation isn’t sufficient?”

Li Qinghe stared blankly, pointing at herself: “Have you lost your mind, Master?! I’m about to step into the Innate Realm! Among the younger generation, I rank at the forefront… and you actually say my talent isn’t enough?”

“What? You have a problem with that?”

Qin Yang shrugged: “If you can’t cross the threshold, no matter how close you are to Half-Step Innate, you’re still just a junior in the Acquired Realm.”

“A junior in the Acquired Realm?”

Li Qinghe glared at Qin Yang, grinding her teeth: “So, Master, what you mean is… I’ve brought shame upon you?!”

“More than just shame – it’s a complete embarrassment.”

Qin Yang sat on the stool, looking up at her with a disdainful expression.

“Thinking back now, taking you as my disciple was such a loss. You really got a free ride.

Even your Martial Aunt has entered the Innate Realm, yet you’re still stuck in the same place? Do some serious reflection, disciple…”

“You!”

Li Qinghe clenched her fingers, lowering her head in silence.

That Qin fellow was putting her down again!

What’s the big deal about the Innate Realm?!

This young lady will definitely break through and show you!

Thinking this, she shot Qin Yang a glare before turning and storming off in a huff.

After she left,

Xiaobai watched Li Qinghe’s retreating figure, flicking her tail while her slanted fox eyes curved into a smile: “Master, your two disciples are so foolish.”

“What do you mean?”

“They were so easily fooled, so gullible…”

Xiaobai lifted her nose proudly, “A clever fox like this Fairy would never fall for your tricks, Master!”

“Yes, you’re the clever one, Xiaobai.”

Qin Yang smiled upon hearing this, pressing his hand against her head and gently stroking, “That’s why, as you can see, you’re becoming clever to the point of losing hair.”

As his words fell,

Like a swallow passing without trace…

Several strands of fox fur were mercilessly plucked bare.

“Losing hair?!”Upon hearing this, Xiaobai immediately became alert.

Ever since she started shedding, she had been very sensitive to such words.

Xiaobai pulled the phone from Qin Yang’s pocket with her mouth, turned on the camera, flipped it to selfie mode to use as a mirror, and instantly saw the bald patch. She let out a startled cry.

“Ah, ah, where is my fur!!!”

(End of Chapter)