244: Chapter 244 An Yirou's Curiosity: Something's Wrong with This Master and Disciple

But her gaze still couldn't help but linger back and forth between the two of them.

Shen Qingqiu was made uncomfortable by her staring: "What exactly are you looking at?"

An Yirou smiled: "I'm looking at you. It's been a long time, and you've become prettier."

Shen Qingqiu replied irritably: "Don't give me that."

An Yirou chuckled and then looked at Lin Yun: "Lin Yun, is your Master usually mean to you?"

Lin Yun glanced at Shen Qingqiu and said seriously: "No. Teacher is very good to me."

Shen Qingqiu's heart stirred, but her expression remained calm.

An Yirou asked again: "Then what do you think of your Master?"

Lin Yun said without hesitation: "Teacher is the most beautiful, gentlest, and most powerful woman I have ever seen."

Shen Qingqiu's face turned red: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

An Yirou laughed: "Oh? The disciple praises the Master, and the Master actually gets shy?"

Shen Qingqiu glared at her: "Shut up!"

An Yirou laughed even harder.

Looking at Shen Qingqiu's appearance, the doubt in her heart grew heavier.

Something was wrong.

Something was definitely wrong.

The atmosphere between this Master and disciple was far too ambiguous.

She hesitated for a moment but couldn't help asking: "Qingqiu, you two... what exactly is going on?"

Shen Qingqiu was silent for a moment before saying irritably: "I lost to this kid today."

An Yirou thought she had misheard: "What?"

Shen Qingqiu looked at her: "I said, I lost to Lin Yun."

An Yirou found it hard to believe: "You? Third-Stage Perfection? Lost to a Second-Stage Perfection?"

Shen Qingqiu nodded.

An Yirou looked at Lin Yun in disbelief: "How is that possible? Qingqiu is a Sixth-Grade Golden Core, has Divine Thought, and has even comprehended the Micro-Realm!"

Lin Yun said modestly: "Teacher was taking it easy on me."

Shen Qingqiu snorted coldly: "I did no such thing."

An Yirou looked at Shen Qingqiu, then at Lin Yun, her shock beyond words.

Third-Stage Perfection, Sixth-Grade Golden Core, with Divine Thought and Micro-Realm, lost to a Second-Stage Perfection?

How was this possible?

"If you don't believe it, you can try for yourself," Shen Qingqiu said indifferently.

An Yirou was stunned: "Try?"

Shen Qingqiu stood up: "Go to the Virtual Combat Building and you'll see."

An Yirou hesitated and looked at Lin Yun: "Is it okay?"

Lin Yun smiled: "Since Teacher An wants to try, this Junior will accompany you."

...

The three of them arrived at the Virtual Combat Building once again.

In the virtual world, An Yirou looked at Lin Yun opposite her, still feeling a bit skeptical.

She was at Third-Stage Perfection, with a Fifth-Grade Golden Core.

Although slightly weaker than Shen Qingqiu, she was still a genuine Third-Stage powerhouse.

How could she possibly lose to a Second-Stage Perfection?

"Let's begin," An Yirou said.

Both of them moved at the same time.

Lin Yun didn't use his full strength, nor did he even use the power of a Ninth-Grade Void Core.

He only used the eighth grade.

But even so, An Yirou was no match for him.

She had no Divine Thought and no Micro-Perception; in front of Lin Yun, she was full of openings.

Thirty seconds.

Lin Yun's sword stopped before her throat.

An Yirou was dazed.

"Again!"

One minute.

"Again!"

Forty seconds.

"Again!"

Half a minute.

Five times, all losses.

An Yirou stood where she was, panting heavily, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She finally believed it.

She couldn't win, she really couldn't win.

The virtual pod opened, and the two of them stepped out.

An Yirou looked at Lin Yun and asked: "How are you so powerful?"

Shen Qingqiu said indifferently from the side: "This kid is at Ninth-Grade Void Core."

An Yirou was frozen in place.

Ninth-Grade Void Core?

Not having seen him for over a year, Lin Yun had actually reached Ninth-Grade Void Core?

She remembered that during the Hunting Competition, Lin Yun's overt cultivation was only at the Sixth-Grade False Core.

How long had it been, and he was already at the ninth grade?

No wonder he was the person the Ninth Princess specifically wanted to see.

I'm convinced," An Yirou gave a bitter smile, "I'm truly convinced."

Lin Yun smiled: "Teacher An was being modest."

An Yirou waved her hand: "It wasn't modesty; I really just couldn't beat you."

She looked at Shen Qingqiu, her eyes full of complexity: "Qingqiu, you've taken in a good disciple."

Shen Qingqiu said indifferently: "He's alright."

An Yirou couldn't help but smile, seeing her feigned composure.

"Alright, I won't disturb you two Master and disciple anymore." She stood up, "I'll be going now."

Shen Qingqiu nodded: "Mhm."

An Yirou reached the door and suddenly turned back to look at Lin Yun: "Lin Yun, come visit Fengling County when you have the chance."

Lin Yun smiled: "Definitely."

An Yirou smiled and pushed the door open to leave.

Only the Master and disciple remained in the office.

Shen Qingqiu sat back in her chair and picked up her teacup, only to find the tea had gone cold.

Lin Yun walked over, picked up the teapot, and refilled it with hot water for her.

Watching his movements, a wave of warmth surged in Shen Qingqiu's heart.

"Teacher," Lin Yun put down the teapot and looked at her, "Everything I said today was serious."

Shen Qingqiu was silent for a moment before giving a soft "Mhm."

Lin Yun's eyes lit up: "Teacher, does this mean you've agreed?"

Shen Qingqiu gave him a sidelong glance: "I said, give me time."

Lin Yun smiled: "Alright, I'll wait."

He walked to the door and suddenly turned back: "Teacher, are you coming to school tomorrow as well?"

Shen Qingqiu nodded.

Lin Yun smiled: "Then I'll come find you again tomorrow."

With that, he pushed the door and left.

Shen Qingqiu sat in her chair, looking at the steaming cup of tea; after a long time, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

This brat...

...

Lin Yun was in a very good mood when he returned home.

With a slight smile on his lips and a light step, he was even humming an unknown tune.

Su Yingxue was in the garden playing with the children; seeing him like this, she couldn't help but smile: "Husband is in a very good mood today?"

Lin Yun walked over and gave her a kiss on the cheek: "It's not bad."

Su Yingxue blinked: "What good thing happened? Tell us so we can be happy too."

Lin Yun sat down on a stone bench and briefly recounted today's events.

"I went to see Teacher and gave her a beating."

Su Yingxue was stunned: "Huh?"

"Then I proposed."

"What?!"

"She didn't agree."

Su Yingxue breathed a sigh of relief: "You scared me, I thought..."

Lin Yun laughed: "You thought Teacher agreed?"

Su Yingxue nodded.

Lin Yun shook his head: "Not that fast. Teacher said to give her time."

Su Yingxue nodded thoughtfully: "That's not bad then, at least she didn't refuse."

As they were talking, the other wives also gathered around one after another.

Qiao Shiyu was the first to lean in, her eyes shining: "Husband, you went to see Auntie today?"

Lin Yun nodded.

Qiao Shiyu asked again: "And then?"

Lin Yun repeated what he had just said.

After hearing it, Qiao Shiyu, Qiao Feifei, and Bai Lulu exchanged looks.

In the eyes of all three, their own little thoughts were hidden.

Qiao Shiyu's inner thoughts: Auntie is about to be conquered by Husband too... I thought it was impossible before, but looking at it now, it's coming soon.

Qiao Feifei's inner thoughts: Great-aunt and Husband... hehe... just thinking about it is exciting. Great-aunt is usually so serious; if she were with Husband, what would it be like? I'm so looking forward to it!

Bai Lulu's inner thoughts: Teacher and Husband... and then sharing a large bed... myself, Teacher, and Husband... then...

She felt stimulated just thinking about it.

Her face even turned red.