Chapter 444: The Master and Disciple Part Ways Unhappily

Wang Haoran and Li Yuan’s “Seven-Day Challenge.”

This duel naturally became the hot gossip among the disciples of Piao Miao Holy Land.

According to “tradition,” before the “protagonist” and “villain” duel.

Bystanders usually believe the “villain” will win, thinking the “protagonist” is—”overestimating himself, just waiting to make a fool of himself!”

They mock the “protagonist” before the battle, helping him accumulate anger.

So that when the battle truly begins.

The “protagonist” surprises everyone, slapping the “villain” in the face, leaving bystanders “shocked and gasping.”

This makes it all the more satisfying.

—So now, Li Yuan, the “lapdog villain,” is the one being mocked by everyone.

While Wang Haoran, the “protagonist,” is the one the disciples are sure will win.

Adding to the previous incident with  Holy Son Ma Teng.

The former is looked at with disdain, while the latter is seen with respect.

But Li Yuan doesn’t care.

He continues to act arrogantly, boasting, “I’ve advanced to Grandmaster!”

While belittling Wang Haoran.

Playing the role of a “clown” diligently.

As for why he’s so “dedicated”—

(Finally! My “Good Gift” points have reached 99!)

(Just one more plot, and I can get the mysterious gift!)

(I want to open the Nika Fruit! I want to be the man who catches the light!) (tln : one pieces reference)

Li Yuan was eagerly anticipating.

But now, he didn’t have time for “fantasy time.”

Because someone stopped him—

“Didn’t I warn you not to bother Haoran and Xixue again?”

“Li Yuan, are you ignoring your master’s words?”

Shangguan Yunlan frowned, looking sternly at her eldest disciple, Li Yuan.

These days, she had witnessed Li Yuan’s arrogance, belittling her… man—

(Master, do you think I want this!)

(I’m working hard to be a clown, just to highlight the protagonist’s grandeur!)

(To show his kingly aura, making you heroines’ hearts flutter!)

Shangguan Yunlan naturally couldn’t hear Li Yuan’s “explanation.”

So she couldn’t understand why her eldest disciple was so stubborn.

There are plenty of fish in the sea; since Junior Sister Xixue feels nothing but dislike for him, why not give up and find someone else?

In pursuing love, sometimes you must learn to let go!

After all, situations like hers and Haoran’s, where both parties are mutually in love, are rare and precious!

Why does he insist on clinging to a “married woman”!?

—Of course, this “husband” is also her Shangguan Yunlan’s “husband.”

Though she now spends her days finding excuses to visit her dear martial nephew on the Second Peak.

Though she now thinks about sending him the treasures she has.

And feels inexplicably proud and happy when she sees she gave more than her little disciple Qian Anning.

But she still can’t understand the “lapdog’s mindset”!

And at this moment, Li Yuan.

Though he “respects his master greatly,” “goddess Xixue takes priority, and he won’t back down on matters related to her!”

So, he began to argue with his master—

“Master, I’m not bothering them!”

“During the Holy Land competition, isn’t it normal for disciples to spar?”

“Weren’t the elders encouraging us to exchange and spar more?”

Following this.

No matter how his master scolded him, Li Yuan stubbornly insisted.

Saying he just wanted to spar with Wang Haoran, unrelated to Lin Xixue.

Leaving Shangguan Yunlan disappointed and angry:

“Hmph, just sparring? Fine!”

“If you dare harm Haoran, don’t blame me for being harsh!”

In a very stern tone.

(Sigh, Master was kissed by the protagonist once, and now she’s protecting him like this!)

And Li Yuan, seeing his master so biased towards Wang Haoran.

Thinking of his junior sister and Xixue, all full of, full of, full of… only this Wang Haoran!

He couldn’t “accept it.”

For the first time, he angrily questioned his respected master—

“Hmph, Master, if Wang Haoran harms me.”

“Will you be harsh on him too?!”

“I…” Shangguan Yunlan hesitated for a moment, but quickly answered—

“Haoran is a good child who values martial ethics.”

“He will be harmonious and measured, I don’t need to worry!”

Instead, I’m the one who worries him!

Seeing his master’s immense trust and satisfaction in Wang Haoran.

Li Yuan couldn’t help but feel “jealous to the point of distortion”—

“Master!”

“Am I your true disciple, or is Wang Haoran your true disciple!”

“Naturally, it’s you, but that’s not what we’re discussing!”

This time, Shangguan Yunlan answered immediately.

Li Yuan was, of course, her disciple, and Wang Haoran was her martial nephew… but!

Her martial nephew was also her lover!

Meaning, Wang Haoran would become her disciple Li Yuan’s “father”!

In this situation—

If Li Yuan injures Wang Haoran, it’s disrespecting his elders!

But if Wang Haoran injures Li Yuan, it’s an elder disciplining a junior! Perfectly reasonable!

With this logic in mind.

Shangguan Yunlan felt more confident in lecturing her disciple:

“In any case, be careful!”

“Don’t really hurt Haoran!”

***

The result of the argument.

Of course, was that the master and disciple parted on bad terms.

Seeing her eldest disciple become so stubborn and disobedient, Shangguan Yunlan frowned all the way.

However, as she neared her residence.

Her expression suddenly brightened—

“Haoran!”

Sensing the familiar presence in her room.

She couldn’t help but smile, quickening her pace back.

Pushing the door open.

“Martial Aunt!” Wang Haoran stood up and embraced her.

Alone, the two naturally hugged and shared warmth.

Then, after the kiss ended.

Naturally, the topic of Li Yuan came up.

Shangguan Yunlan spoke with an apologetic tone:

“Sorry, Haoran, Li Yuan is so stubborn, as his master, I’m partly responsible…”

“It’s okay, it’s not related to you, Martial Aunt.”

But then.

Wang Haoran suddenly changed the subject—

“But if you must apologize, Martial Aunt…”

“Then I have to accept it!”

“?” Shangguan Yunlan looked up in confusion.

Wang Haoran immediately mimicked Su Yuning’s earlier words: “Apologies should be shown with actions, not just ‘words’!”

He whispered in his martial aunt’s ear:

“With ‘most effort’!”

“…!”

Hearing the last three words, Shangguan Yunlan’s face immediately turned bright red.

“…Hao, Haoran, what do you… mean…”

She lowered her head, biting her red lips, unable to speak clearly.

But Wang Haoran ignored her feigned ignorance.

Instead, he directly picked her up—

“Martial Aunt, I remember there’s an outdoor bath in the backyard just for you…”

The one Wang Haoran previously peeked at over the wall.

“Shall we go together?”

“…Uh…” Shangguan Yunlan felt her cheeks heat up even more.

Wang Haoran’s meaning was clear, he wanted them to bathe together, and then…

Have her help him…

And it was still daytime.

Meaning… daytime delight… something she’d never experienced…

Shangguan Yunlan felt extremely nervous.

However.

Feeling Wang Haoran already starting to move, she didn’t stop him.

Instead, she began to convince herself.

She lightly bit her red lips—

“I previously used the ‘Yongli Grass’ Haoran painstakingly gathered here…”

“Now, it’s time to repay him…”