Qin Chuan stared fixedly at Shen Qingyuan, clearly determined not to leave unless she told him everything.
“It’s fine to tell you. Sit down over there, this matter is a bit complicated,” Shen Qingyuan sighed softly.
“Alright, then I’ll make tea for Master.” Qin Chuan took out the spiritual tea Shen Qingyuan loved from his storage ring.
“I was able to become a Cultivator thanks to the kindness of a small clan…” Shen Qingyuan began to explain her connection with the Tranquil Void Sect and Master Yun Yao in detail.
She had been brought into the cultivation world by a disciple of a small clan. With her extraordinary talent, she progressed rapidly and soon caught the attention of Yun Yin, the previous Sect Master of the Tranquil Void Sect and Yun Yao’s Master. Since Yun Yao was an orphan, Yun Yin had practically raised him, and could be considered a father figure.
Shen Qingyuan hadn’t wanted to join the Tranquil Void Sect because she disliked Yun Yin. She had seen greed in his eyes. But in the end, the Sect offered great benefits to that small clan, and to repay their kindness, she had no choice but to join.
Of course, when she told this to Qin Chuan, she only said she hadn’t wanted to join the Tranquil Void Sect and didn’t mention that it was because she had seen Yun Yin’s ulterior motives.
Even without her saying it, Qin Chuan could tell Yun Yin had bad intentions. Shen Qingyuan’s tone was laced with disgust whenever she mentioned Yun Yao and Yun Yin.
Furthermore, Shen Qingyuan possessed the Jade Immaculate Physique—one of the top physiques in the world. Not only was it an unparalleled cultivation physique, but it was also a top-tier elixir for both beasts and Cultivators. Her flesh and blood were equivalent to supreme-grade medicinal pills. Anyone who refined them could instantly reach the Tribulation Crossing Realm. That was why the male and female leads were able to ascend to immortality after refining her.
Qin Chuan could already guess what had happened. Yun Yin must have failed in some scheme and ended up binding Shen Qingyuan with a debt of gratitude, forcing her to guard the Tranquil Void Sect. He wasn’t far from the truth.
“The Tranquil Void Sect never gave me any cultivation resources. Yun Yin and I weren’t fellow disciples. That rumor about him taking me in as a disciple on behalf of his Master is false. I never had a Master,” Shen Qingyuan said. “Yun Yin was killed by my own hand. I originally intended to wipe out all his remaining lineage, but he managed to scheme against me before dying.”
“My sword path demands that I act with a clear conscience. That small clan helped me begin my path of Cultivation, so I owed them a debt. Yun Yin bought that debt with benefits, so technically, I owed him.”
“I thought once he died, the debt would be gone too. But I was a step too slow—he made me acknowledge the debt before I could strike him down.”
“He asked me to help Yun Yao with three matters that wouldn’t harm my own interests. I had no choice but to agree.”
As Shen Qingyuan finished speaking, the tea Qin Chuan brewed was ready. She picked up the cup and took a light sip.
Qin Chuan quickly summed it up in his mind. His Master had no deep ties to Yun Yao—in fact, they were enemies. As her loyal and filial disciple, he should help Master eliminate the remnants of Yun Yin’s lineage.
But before that, he still had something to clarify. He refilled Shen Qingyuan’s tea and asked, “Then Master, when you mentioned repaying the favor in the Secret Realm, was that the last of the three tasks?”
“That wasn’t the final task. It was Yun Yao giving me Supreme Profound Peak in return for one of the favors. He didn’t dare ask me to fulfill the final one, because he knew the moment I completed it, he would die by my sword,” Shen Qingyuan replied in her usual gentle tone. Follow the newest chapters on novelping . com.
Qin Chuan was shocked. So his gentle Master had such a dark, calculating side too? Talking about repaying debts with death so naturally—she was perfect for him. He fell for her even more.
“Then if Yun Yao is killed by someone else…”
Before Qin Chuan could finish, Shen Qingyuan continued, “Then the debt is null. If he dies on his own, I am no longer obligated to do anything. I would still have a clear conscience.”
Then she warned him sternly, “Chuan’er, Yun Yao is a Cultivator at the Great Ascension Realm. Don’t act recklessly.”
“Master, I understand.” After the Secret Realm experience, Qin Chuan no longer planned to take on the protagonists and supporting male characters head-on.
“But you don’t need to fear. If you want to act against Yun Yao’s disciples, go ahead. The Tranquil Void Sect’s rules don’t bind you. You’re not a disciple of the Sect, and you’ve never received any kindness from them.”
“All your cultivation resources and techniques were personally provided by me, not from the Sect. When I brought you to Supreme Profound Peak, I had already claimed it from Yun Yao.”
“Supreme Profound Peak belongs only to you and me. This is our home. We can live here together forever.”
“Chuan’er, are you willing to live here with me forever, never separating?” Shen Qingyuan stared intently at Qin Chuan, waiting for his answer.
“Of course I want to be with Master forever.” In his heart, Qin Chuan quietly replaced the word “Master” with “Dao Companion.”
Hearing the answer she longed for, Shen Qingyuan smiled. Her beauty could bring cities to ruin.
Qin Chuan was stunned by her smile. But he quickly composed himself, coughed twice to hide his embarrassment, and shifted the topic, “Ahem, Master, are you sure your injuries are really fine?”
“I’m fine. If you don’t believe me, check for yourself.” Shen Qingyuan extended her fair, smooth arm to him.
Qin Chuan immediately placed his hand on her wrist. Spiritual energy flowed smoothly—indeed, there was no issue.
Now certain she was unharmed, Qin Chuan’s mind began to wander again. Her soft, delicate wrist and slender fingers were right in front of him, and he didn’t want to let go. He even wanted to take a bite.
So, pretending to still be checking her spiritual energy, he leaned closer and changed his grip from resting to holding her entire arm, savoring the soft touch.
Time seemed to freeze. The two of them were locked in place. Qin Chuan’s thoughts turned impure again, and his hand began to slowly explore upward.
At that moment, Shen Qingyuan pulled her arm back, “Since the Heavenly Dominion Sword has already acknowledged you as its master, you should return and comprehend it properly. A sword cultivator must understand their sword.”
“Yes, Master. I’ll take my leave.” Qin Chuan blushed, heart racing. He didn’t dare stay any longer. He feared that if he looked at her even one more time, he’d explode. This chapter is updated first at novelping dot com.
“Mm. Don’t push yourself too hard in the Inner Sect Grand Competition. Your safety is what matters most,” Shen Qingyuan reminded him once more.
“Master, I understand. This life is yours. Of course I’ll treasure it well.” With that line, Qin Chuan instantly broke the serious mood.
“Cheeky brat, go on.” Shen Qingyuan watched him leave with gentle eyes and a smile on her lips.
Just as Qin Chuan reached the door, he turned back with a grin, “Master, if I win first place in the Grand Competition, how will you reward me?”
“What kind of reward do you want?” Shen Qingyuan couldn’t think of anything suitable, so she asked directly.
“I haven’t decided yet. How about… you owe me a promise?” Qin Chuan added a small scheme into the mix.
“Alright, I agree. But you have to win first place first,” Shen Qingyuan nodded without hesitation. Even if he didn’t win, she’d grant any wish he asked for.
“Then if I also win first place in the formation contest, does that mean I get another promise from Master?” Qin Chuan pressed his luck.
“Yes,” Shen Qingyuan nodded without pause. Her disciple was striving to improve—of course she’d encourage him.
“Master, I’ll go prepare now. Just wait for me to bring you two first-place titles in the Inner Sect Grand Competition!” Qin Chuan left with satisfaction.
“Go on.” Shen Qingyuan watched him leave, and once his figure had completely vanished, she could no longer suppress her smile. She muttered softly to herself, “Chuan’er said he wants to be with me forever.”
Today, she had finally heard the words she had always longed for. The joy in her heart was impossible to contain.
When Qin Chuan said he wanted to stay with her forever, she had almost lost control of her emotions. In the end, only her powerful willpower kept her calm.
Not knowing what else to do, she drank cup after cup of the spiritual tea Qin Chuan had brewed for her. Only after finishing all of it did her rationality return.
“Time to cultivate. If that wretched Heavenly Dao dares lay a finger on my Chuan’er, I will surely slay it.”
And so, the Master and her disciple each set their hearts on defying the Heavenly Dao—for each other.