16: Gu Yuan, do you like me?

Ah...?

Gu Yuan blinked.

No, he had thought his Revered Master was talking about his Cultivation Technique or Physique.

But how did it turn into a question about his swordsmanship?

Was Revered Master's focus a bit subtle...?

After Dongfang Yingxue said those words, she also felt like something was slightly off.

She coughed lightly, suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, and said:

"I am just, um, just curious. After all, you are my Disciple. How can you learn another woman's swordsmanship? Yes, that's it."

Seemingly feeling she had found the right excuse, Dongfang Yingxue's tone became firmer, and her gaze grew a bit more dangerous.

However, in Gu Yuan's eyes, there was only one thought.

That was, his Revered Master was just too cute!

"Cough, it's a long story. But Revered Master, I'm curious, what is that Demon Sovereign trying to achieve by trapping us here? There doesn't seem to be any danger?"

Gu Yuan leaned closer to Dongfang Yingxue's side, looked around, and asked curiously.

Seeing him so close, Dongfang Yingxue wanted to pull away a bit.

But Gu Yuan was thick-skinned; whenever she pulled away, he would lean in closer.

Finally, having no choice, Dongfang Yingxue put on a stern face and said:

"This space is formed by that ancient devilish qi. I didn't expect the Immortal Burial Cave to be related to the Ancient Demon Race."

As Dongfang Yingxue spoke, her tone carried a hint of strangeness.

"As for what you said, I haven't figured it out either. She couldn't have done all this just to find that person, right? Nether Moon is a Demon Sovereign after all, she shouldn't go that far."

Uh... hearing what his Revered Master said, Gu Yuan felt a bit helpless.

Is it possible that she really was just thinking that?

She really is as willful as when they first met.

But again, thanks to her, otherwise how could he be alone with Revered Master?

"Revered Master, since there's no danger for now... um, I wonder why you've been avoiding me lately?"

Gu Yuan spoke as he leaned in close to Dongfang Yingxue, looking at her pretty face and waiting for an answer.

"I..."

Hearing Gu Yuan's words, Dongfang Yingxue panicked for a moment.

"I haven't! Why would I avoid you? I-I am your Revered Master! You-you should be obedient..."

Seeing his Revered Master's cute appearance, Gu Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Hearing his laughter, Dongfang Yingxue's face turned even redder.

"You, why are you laughing, I... hm!?"

Before Dongfang Yingxue could finish, her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Gu Yuan.

Because just now, while Gu Yuan was so close.

Looking at his usually cold and aloof Revered Master showing such a cute and dazed expression, he couldn't resist and kissed her cheek.

This very action left Dongfang Yingxue frozen in place.

What just happened... This, this Rebellious Disciple kissed her...?

How, how did he dare!

I-I am his Revered Master!

Dongfang Yingxue bit her lip. Although both were well aware of Gu Yuan's feelings for her, they had never been openly expressed.

But now... Just as Dongfang Yingxue was about to say something in her embarrassment and anger, Gu Yuan said seriously:

"Revered Master, don't misunderstand. I just thought Revered Master looked too beautiful, so I couldn't help myself for a moment. It's understandable."

"You..."

Dongfang Yingxue opened her mouth slightly.

She knew Gu Yuan was thick-skinned, but she never expected him to be this thick-skinned!

"Gu Yuan, fine, very well. Is it because I'm usually too gentle with you that you've become so pushy?"

Dongfang Yingxue's voice turned cold, and her gaze toward Gu Yuan was filled with indignation.

Emmm.

Gu Yuan blinked.

Oh no, Revered Master seems really angry.

But if asked if he regretted it, Gu Yuan's answer would be not at all.

After all, although it was just a brief touch, his Revered Master's delicate and fragrant cheek still left his heart racing.

Revered Master smells so good!

"I..."

Before Gu Yuan could say anything, a few pink mists suddenly appeared in this void space.

At the same time, Nether Moon's charming voice came from the horizon:

"Dongfang Yingxue, if you don't let him come out to save you, don't blame me for being impolite."

"This is an Illusion formed by ancient devilish qi. Even you might not be able to resist it, let alone your precious Disciple, te-he-he~"

Uh... Gu Yuan glanced at the pink mist that had filled the entire space and felt nothing.

After all, he possessed the Eternal Chaos Body, immune to all techniques.

Although this ancient devilish qi sounded intimidating, it seemed his Eternal Chaos Body was superior.

"Revered Master, are you okay? I... uh..."

Gu Yuan was about to turn back to check on his Revered Master when he noticed something was wrong with her state.

The pink mist surrounded her, and Dongfang Yingxue's brow was tightly furrowed.

Huh!?

Gu Yuan hurried to Dongfang Yingxue's side and gently nudged her.

"Revered Master, are you okay, emmm?"

However, Dongfang Yingxue still didn't respond, which made Gu Yuan worried.

Could Revered Master have fallen into an Illusion!?

As expected of ancient devilish qi, it could even trap Revered Master.

Gu Yuan sighed, then prepared to exchange for an item from the System Mall to help Revered Master break free.

But before Gu Yuan could take out the item, Dongfang Yingxue's beautiful eyes suddenly cleared up a lot.

"Gu Yuan...? Hm~ Are you okay? Did you fall into the Illusion~?"

Although clarity had returned to Dongfang Yingxue's eyes.

For some reason, her tone had gained a hint of lazy, coquettish charm.

Eh!?

Gu Yuan was looking at the items when he heard his Revered Master's voice, and he immediately felt relieved.

"Revered Master, I'm fine. Are you okay? I just saw you seemed to have fallen into that Illusion?"

In his relief, Gu Yuan didn't notice the abnormality in Dongfang Yingxue's tone.

"Hmph, I am Empress Qiongyue. A mere bit of Devilish Qi, how could it affect me?"

Dongfang Yingxue snorted. Her usually cold and pretty face now showed many emotions that wouldn't normally appear.

Eh...?

Gu Yuan blinked. Why did he feel Revered Master's way of speaking was weird?

His usually cold-as-the-moon Revered Master would never say such things.

Hmm... the kind of thing Gu Yuan felt Nether Moon would say.

Before Gu Yuan could think further, Dongfang Yingxue suddenly lifted his chin and said softly:

"Gu Yuan~ Do you... like me?"