Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 96: Oh No, Now I’m Really His Master

Qin Gengyun finished speaking and indeed turned to leave.

Xia Qinglian was stunned, and in haste shouted:

"Stop right there!"

Qin Gengyun turned back, respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Senior, what advice do you have for me?"

Xia Qinglian pointed at him with her hand: "Why are you so ungrateful?!"

Perhaps due to the change in appearance and form, not fearing recognition, there was a more carefree feeling in her heart, less of the deliberate coolness and restraint Qiu Zhihe had when facing Qin Gengyun.

Unconsciously, a hint of playfulness had crept into Xia Qinglian’s tone.

Qin Gengyun seriously said, "Precisely because I know gratitude and grace, I wish to apprentice under you, so you need not worry that I will forget your teachings once I have learned well, wasting your efforts in teaching me."

Xia Qinglian snorted coldly, "I teach as I wish, where’s the need for reciprocation?"

Qin Gengyun instantly replied, "Senior, your generous nature and carefree spirit are admirable, but I cannot be ungrateful. Such thoughts might hinder my mastering your unparalleled techniques."

Xia Qinglian was stunned, you could never speak so eloquently at home!

She was more accustomed to action than words, and for a moment didn’t know how to counter Qin Gengyun.

"Senior, if you need further consideration, shall I return another day?"

Qin Gengyun again cupped his hands and prepared to leave.

"Wait!"

Xia Qinglian stopped him, her bright eyes glaring fiercely at him, gritting her teeth she said:

"Commit to apprenticing if you wish, stop dithering!"

Qin Gengyun was delighted, immediately bowed and performed a great courtesy:

"Master above, please accept my salutations!"

Xia Qinglian’s white forehead showed veins popping, and she grunted in anger.

Oh Xia Qinglian, how foolish you are, to actually teach him Magical Combat personally.

Now it’s done; you’ve really become his master!

How will you face this guy at home?

"May I ask master’s name?"

Qin Gengyun performed the apprenticeship ceremony and respectfully asked.

Xia Qinglian replied moodily, "Fool!"

"Fool?" Qin Gengyun was taken aback: "Is that master’s name?"

Xia Qinglian rarely rolled her eyes, the majestic mountains slightly trembled, and after pausing to regain her breath, she finally said:

"My name is Niantang."

Qin Gengyun cupped his hands: "Disciple remembers master’s name, Master, shall we start now?"

Xia Qinglian glared at him angrily: "Why the rush? The techniques I know don’t suit you. You need to learn a technique first, then I can teach you practical application."

Qin Gengyun was surprised: "Does that mean I must purchase a Magical Combat manual first?"

Xia Qinglian saw his pained expression, and couldn’t help but smile beneath her veil.

Serves you right for vexing me! Let your heart ache!

She said sternly: "What types of Magical Combat manuals can you purchase, tell me."

In fact, Qin Gengyun had already told her about the Magical Combat manuals he saw in the Pill Talisman Tower a few days ago, but now Xia Qinglian naturally pretended ignorance to avoid raising suspicions.

"Master, the other day at the Pill Talisman Tower, I saw several manuals including the Demon Slaying Sword Technique, Thunder Immortal Technique, Fire Cloud Immortal Technique, Water Dragon Technique, Ice Moon Technique, Joyful Swordsmanship, Golden Dawn Fist..."

Qin Gengyun listed a bunch of techniques, these were the ones he had briefly browsed at the Pill Talisman Tower and had an impression of.

Especially the Thunder Immortal Technique, Fire Cloud Immortal Technique, Water Dragon Technique, they sounded full of immortal aura, capable of defeating enemies with elegance.

"Master, about this Thunder Immortal Technique..."

Qin Gengyun was about to elaborate on the techniques he favored, but was interrupted as the red-clad master abruptly spoke:

"Golden Dawn Fist."

"Huh?"

Qin Gengyun was puzzled, hurriedly saying, "Golden Dawn Fist? Master, it’s the most basic first tier technique, merely teaching how to beat each other with fists."

For someone at Qi Cultivation Fifth-Layer, not to mention Sword Flight or Thousand-mile Enemy Search, at least a Thunder and Fire Manipulation technique should be learned, right?

Fist fighting, is this what a cultivator does?

Xia Qinglian glanced at him, casually said: "You were slow in realizing, reaching Qi Cultivation Fifth-Layer at this age, better than learning Immortal Techniques past your prime."

"Er, master is right, disciple will heed your teachings."

Qin Gengyun was slightly embarrassed, indeed he only reached Qi Cultivation Second-Layer in his thirties, "opening up at this age" was painful but fair enough.

Seeing Qin Gengyun’s deflated look, Xia Qinglian’s lips curled again then seriously said:

"Doubt me again and I’ll expel you from my school!"

"Yes!"

Qin Gengyun promptly replied, then puzzled, asked:

"Master, this is only our second meeting, how did you know I’m at Qi Cultivation Fifth-Layer?"

Xia Qinglian realized she misspoke and quickly said:

"I observed your cultivation when you acted yesterday."

Qin Gengyun reasoned that’s right, last night when he defeated Zhou Kun and Yang Fengshan, his spiritual power peaked, likely master was quietly observing.

Not pursuing it further, he respectfully said: "Master, I shall purchase the Golden Dawn Fist tomorrow."

"Okay." Xia Qinglian replied blandly, hands clasped behind her back:

"From tomorrow onwards, come here every other day at 3:45 AM."

Qin Gengyun asked: "Master, isn’t 3:45 AM too late? Disciple worries there’s not enough time for practice."

3:45 AM is indeed quite late.

Xia Qinglian coldly snorted.

She had calculated it, Qin Gengyun starts cultivating at 7 AM for six hours, till 5 PM, then practices alchemy for four hours, to 7 PM to 1 AM.

Then time must be allocated for dual cultivation, once that ends, take another fifteen minutes to reach here, isn’t it 3:45 AM?

Everything calculated, you still have questions.

Hmph!

Xia Qinglian coldly said: "What did I just say?"

"It’s my fault, master, please don’t be angry!"

Qin Gengyun hurriedly said: "I’ll be here at 3:45 AM tomorrow!"

Xia Qinglian acknowledged with a nod, gesturing him away: "Go."

"Yes."

Qin Gengyun bowed in respect, then turned to leave.

Watching his departing figure, Xia Qinglian recalled his earlier respectful and fearful conduct, couldn’t help but giggle.

In an instant like thawing ice, melting spring snow, the majestic snowy landscape lost its color.

But the next moment, her beautiful oval face was shrouded in frost again.

After a moment of silence, a red figure flickered and vanished into the snow.

...

A stick of incense later.

Qin Gengyun returned home.

Entering the bedroom, Qiu Zhihe sat by the bed, casually asked:

"How did it go?"

Qin Gengyun walked to sit beside her: "I’ve apprenticed under that senior."

Qiu Zhihe was a bit irked hearing "apprenticed", hummed in response and turned her head away.

At this time, Qin Gengyun got closer, rubbing his hands and said:

"Zhihe, it’s late, we... should start our cultivation."

Qiu Zhihe’s body froze.

Now I’m his master, must I really...

What should be done?