383: Master and Apprentice

Inside the Dayuan Imperial Palace, Gu Liangyuan sat at the head, his face cold.

Qianqiu and Song Xianer walked in from outside the hall.

They approached and respectfully greeted him, "Master."

Gu Liangyuan did not reply but instead used his Divine Sense to probe the two women.

After confirming that neither of them had secretly mobilized their Qi and blood to recover, his expression finally softened a little.

"It seems you two are not beyond saving."

"Alright, let bygones be bygones."

With that, Gu Liangyuan's figure flickered, about to disappear.

It seemed he had only come to take a look at the two women.

Seeing this, Qianqiu hurriedly said, "Master, please wait, this disciple has something to ask you."

Gu Liangyuan stopped upon hearing her, deliberately feigning a puzzled expression, "What do you wish to ask?"

However, a sneer was hidden in his heart.

The first layer of the scheme has begun!

Gu Liangyuan had long known about the two women's scheme within a scheme.

He had once bestowed a large amount of True Dragon Blood upon Qianqiu for Body Refining, but this True Dragon Blood had side effects.

The former Gu Liangyuan also suffered from this side effect.

In Song Xianer's first layer of planning, she wanted Qianqiu to use this point to make him use his True Qi to treat Qianqiu.

Actually, these were nothing; he could solve this problem by simply using his True Qi to slightly cleanse Qianqiu.

In fact, even if he didn't act, Qianqiu would be able to completely resolve this hidden danger through the Supreme Forgetfulness Scripture in not too long.

But these two Rebellious Disciples had conspired to place a powerful aphrodisiac in Qianqiu's body.

This medicine, named Yangteng Powder, was a first-grade Spirit Medicine, colorless and odorless, and could even exist within True Qi.

Normally, he would certainly not fall for this trick.

But when his True Qi circulated through Qianqiu's body and was then withdrawn back into his own, it naturally became tainted with this medicine.

Helping a disciple cleanse True Qi was reasonable and justifiable!

Gu Liangyuan had to admit Song Xianer's deviousness.

If he hadn't been prepared, he might have truly fallen for it.

What a pity, what a pity, I was already prepared.

As Gu Liangyuan was thinking, Qianqiu spoke, "Master, I've encountered some problems in my recent cultivation. Can Master help me take a look?"

Looking at Qianqiu, who seemed harmless, Gu Liangyuan slowly nodded, "What problem?"

Qianqiu glanced at Song Xianer beside her, her face flushing, "This matter is hard to speak of."

With that, she took two steps forward and offered her wrist to Gu Liangyuan, "Master, please investigate, and you will know the truth."

Gu Liangyuan remained unmoved, smiling as he looked at Qianqiu.

His expression seemed to say, "Save it, I've seen through everything."

Seeing Gu Liangyuan's demeanor, Qianqiu's expression changed for a moment, and she turned to Song Xianer, saying, "Junior Sister, please go out first. I have something to say to Master privately."

Song Xianer's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

Her eyes, as she looked at Qianqiu, held disbelief.

But she still slowly exited the main hall.

Gu Liangyuan watched this scene, his face showing no joy or sorrow, a cold sneer in his heart.

It has begun, the chain of schemes!

Qianqiu and Song Xianer knew that he knew about their first scheme and that he might have discovered it.

So they set up a second scheme within the Dayuan Imperial Palace.

They planned to fake a scenario of sisters fighting to make him lower his guard.

Then, they would seize this opportunity to launch another sneak attack.

One scheme nested within another; these two young women truly had some tricks up their sleeves.

However, all of this was destined to be in vain!

No matter how meticulously you scheme, you would never have imagined that I had already secretly overheard all of your plans!

Thinking this, Gu Liangyuan did not show the slightest hint on his face.

Sensing Song Xianer hiding in the corner, eavesdropping, Gu Liangyuan also didn't expose her.

After being ambushed by his disciples last time, Gu Liangyuan felt a bit embarrassed.

He might as well use this opportunity to reclaim his Master's authority!

"Today, as your Master, I will teach you a lesson, to let you know that a Master is always a Master!"

Qianqiu, of course, was unaware of Gu Liangyuan's thoughts.

She looked left and right, casually set up a sound-insulating array, and then suddenly knelt on the ground, kowtowing three times with loud thuds.

Gu Liangyuan hurriedly stopped Qianqiu's actions, "Qianqiu, what are you doing?"

Qianqiu knelt on the ground, looking up at Gu Liangyuan, her eyes brimming with tears, "Master, I'm sorry."

Gu Liangyuan understood in his heart but feigned confusion, "Why do you say that?"

Qianqiu stammered, "Junior Sister Xian'er wanted to conspire with me to scheme against you. I originally agreed, but then I remembered Master's earnest teachings to me, and I couldn't bear it. At the critical moment, I turned back and wish to beg Master for forgiveness."

Gu Liangyuan: "What happened? Tell me truthfully."

Qianqiu said, "Previously, I consumed too much True Dragon Blood. Before, I could easily suppress it with the Supreme Forgetfulness Scripture, but ever since..."

At this point, Qianqiu's face flushed, and she awkwardly said, "Ever since I felt Master's powerful aura in the Peng Immortal Tomb, I couldn't stop myself."

"Actually, I know that on one hand, it's the side effect of the True Dragon Blood, and on the other hand, my heart has become disturbed."

"Ever since we parted ways outside the Peng Immortal Tomb, Junior Sister Xian'er and I devised a plan for me to use this as bait to lure Master into a trap."

"She hid Yangteng Powder in my Meridians. As long as Master probes with True Qi, you will be consumed by lust."

"All of this was not my original intention..."

Gu Liangyuan smiled slightly after listening, "I already knew all of this, as your Master."

Ah?

Qianqiu's face showed surprise, "So, Master overheard us in secret?"

Looking at Qianqiu's vivid acting, Gu Liangyuan felt a pang of emotion.

The obedient and well-behaved Qianqiu was gone forever!

How painful!

Hoo.

At this moment, Qianqiu and Gu Liangyuan were very close.

Suddenly, Qianqiu blew a fragrant breath towards Gu Liangyuan.

This fragrance was also formed from a rare and exotic scent of the world.

This fragrance was named Fairy's Delight, rumored to make Immortals fall!

If Gu Liangyuan were to be touched by it, he would surely be consumed by lust.

Just as the fragrant breath was about to reach Gu Liangyuan's body, an invisible barrier blocked it.

Gu Liangyuan gently waved his hand, and the fragrant breath disappeared.

Qianqiu's pupils constricted slightly, unable to believe what was happening before her eyes.

But then, Gu Liangyuan suddenly stood up, looking down at Qianqiu with a triumphant expression, "Not only did I know about your scheme in the Peng Immortal Tomb, but I also heard every word of your conversation in the Dayuan Imperial Palace clearly!"

"You both grew up under my very eyes. How could you possibly scheme against me?"

With that, Gu Liangyuan glanced towards a certain corner, "Song Xianer, stop hiding. Come out!"

Song Xianer appeared upon hearing this.

However, to Gu Liangyuan's surprise, Song Xianer showed no panic on her face; instead, she wore a smile, "Master, did you call me?"

Seeing Song Xianer's appearance, Gu Liangyuan's expression changed slightly.

Something's wrong!

There's a problem!

But by the time he realized this, it was already too late.

His eyes instantly became hazy, and in a daze, he saw Song Xianer slowly shedding her clothes, smiling as she walked towards him, "Master, in the end, we were still one step ahead."

"Don't be afraid, I'll be gentle."

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