Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 68 Master-Disciple Relationship

Nalan Mansion
As a behemoth of the Gama Empire.

The Nalan family's prestige is now at its zenith, unparalleled. After all, everyone knows that the granddaughter of the former patriarch, Nalan Jie, was personally taken as a disciple by Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.

As the personal disciple of that renowned female Douhuang powerhouse in the empire, she was undoubtedly being groomed as a candidate for the next sect leader, which further enhanced the Nalan family's prestige, making it far surpass what it had been before.

at this time,

In the garden of a courtyard in the Nalan Mansion, Madam Nalan warmly held Xiao Yue's hand, and the two sat side by side at a stone table in the courtyard, with maids bringing over some exquisite tea sets and snacks.

"Time flies so fast. More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. You've grown so much..." Madam Nalan smiled at Xiao Yue, her eyes full of tenderness and affection.

She gently held Xiao Yue's hand, as if trying to convey her care and greetings through this gesture.

"How has your mother been all these years?"

Lady Nalan suddenly asked with concern. Although she and Xiao's mother had been in contact through letters, she still wanted to ask Xiao Yue in person.

“My mother is doing well, and she often mentions you. She is living a very leisurely life in Wutan City now,” Xiao Yue said with a smile.

Madam Nalan nodded, a relieved smile on her face. "That's good. As long as she's doing well now, I can rest assured..."

Speaking of which,

A subtle, complex emotion seemed to flash in the beautiful woman's eyes.

Then her expression returned to normal, and the two continued chatting about everyday matters. Madam Nalan asked many questions, but Xiao Yue didn't find it annoying. She could feel the beautiful woman's sincerity, so she answered them patiently one by one.

"Yanran... her breaking off the engagement last time must have caused a lot of trouble for your Xiao family, right?" the beautiful woman suddenly said with a sigh.

Although she and Xiao's mother were the masterminds behind that incident, she still felt somewhat guilty.

but,

She simply didn't want the tragedy that had befallen her to be repeated in her daughter's life. Whenever she saw Yanran trapped by that marriage contract, she couldn't help but recall that long-buried past from the depths of her memory...

"Aunt You, there's no need to worry. I already know the whole story. This little thing isn't enough to cause any trouble for our two families." Xiao Yue slowly picked up the jade teacup and took a sip.

The beautiful woman was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
"I've come here to resolve this matter and bring the two families back to peace..." Xiao Yue slowly put down her teacup and smiled gently.

Saying,

She waved the notice that had just been taken down not long ago.

"This is…"

Lady Nalan was initially puzzled, but then she reached out and covered her lips in surprise.

She vaguely guessed Xiao Yue's purpose for this trip, but she still felt somewhat incredulous, as even the Alchemy King Gu He couldn't solve that fifth-order branding poison.

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Yunlan Sect
The towering peaks, thousands of feet high, stand majestically, exuding a spiritual aura, like a fairyland. Sunlight shines through layers of clouds and mist, illuminating the mountaintops and bathing this sacred place in a golden glow.

Nalan Yanran stood atop the mountain peak, dressed in a long white dress that swayed gently in the breeze. With age, the once naive girl had matured considerably, her figure becoming increasingly slender and graceful, appearing exceptionally delicate and elegant under the morning sun.

at this time,

She gazed into the distance, as if waiting for something.
"Master..."

Nalan Yanran was slightly taken aback as she watched the graceful beauty slowly descend from the sky. She quickly stepped forward and, with a touch of joy, embraced the woman. Yun Yun gently stroked Nalan Yanran's long, flowing hair. Her noble and elegant face looked down at her disciple embracing her, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

The surrounding air seemed to be infected by this warmth, becoming warm and peaceful.

"Did you encounter any danger during your trip to the Monster Mountain Range, Master?"

Nalan Yanran looked up and asked with a complicated expression.

"It's alright. Although there were some minor mishaps, I still appeared in front of you perfectly fine..." Yun Yun's voice was soft and warm, revealing a maternal tenderness in her tone.

Saying,

She gently stroked Nalan Yanran's cheek and said softly, "You child, you're always so worried about me. How's your cultivation lately? Have you made any new progress?"

Faced with Yun Yun's gentle caress, Nalan Yanran's heart fluttered. She quickly lowered her head, suppressing the inappropriate thoughts in her mind, and softly replied:

“Master, my cultivation is going smoothly, but... but I’ve been feeling a bit troubled lately.”

She wasn't lying.

In the months since Yun Yun left, the girl has been unable to calm her mind to cultivate. She has been worried, guilty, troubled, and also... a ripple that has been rising in her heart for who knows when.

During this time,

She gradually realized that her care and dependence on her master had never changed. As the years passed, she couldn't quite put her finger on it, but some of her feelings seemed to have quietly undergone subtle changes.

Perhaps fearing something, after a short while, Nalan Yanran broke free from Yun Yun's embrace and asked to return to her cultivation.
Watching the girl's departing figure,
Yun Yun was somewhat puzzled.

She felt that her personal disciple was a bit strange today, but she didn't think much of it, just taking it as the kind of troubles a young girl should have at that age.

"It's time to go find Guhe to refine pills."

Yun Yun sighed softly, then turned and flew towards the Alchemy Peak of the Yunlan Sect.

Alchemy Peak
Located in the northernmost part of the Yunlan Sect, the mountain peaks are shrouded in mist and filled with spiritual energy. Yunyun passed through a dense forest and came to a huge alchemy furnace. The furnace was blazing, and Guhe was focused on refining pills.

Gu He, the chief alchemist of the Yunlan Sect, appeared to be in his thirties. He was gentle and modest, with eyes that shone with wisdom. His strength was not to be underestimated, as he possessed the cultivation of a Dou Wang level expert.

Upon seeing Yun Yun arrive, his eyes lit up slightly, and he stopped what he was doing.

"Sect Master, you're back. How did your trip to the Monster Mountain Range go?" Gu He asked.

Yun Yun nodded calmly, then popped the Purple Spirit Crystal out of her storage ring and handed it to the other person.

Upon seeing the Purple Spirit Crystal, Gu He felt a slight joy.
He then pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "Sect Master, after the Purple Crystal Nourishing Essence Pill is refined, I have another request. I have heard that there seems to be news of a strange fire in the Tagor Desert in the eastern part of the Empire, and I think..."

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the other side,
On her way down the mountain, Nalan Yanran looked like a child who had made a mistake, her head bowed and her fingers constantly twisting together. She could sense that deep down, her feelings for her master went far beyond that.

She longed to be closer to her master, but dared not express it easily.

This inner turmoil and struggle caused her great pain. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Nalan Yanran took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner turmoil.

She didn't know how she could have such a shameless thought, but her master was just too gentle with her, and sometimes it would overlap with a certain figure from the depths of her memory.

Moreover, every time she saw Elder Danwang Guhe trying to approach her master, she felt a vague sense of unease.

(End of this chapter)