Chapter Eighty-Five: Unknown Facade, No Comment Given

"Master, I don't think General Yu is a good person. Shall we go back?"

A few hushed whispers came from the closed room, barely audible from the other side of the door.

Sitting at the foot of the bed, Yunsi eagerly awaited Qingwu's response, looking at him with sincerity. However, the tightly closed door was pushed open by someone the next moment.

"Young disciple, you just arrived today, yet you're already speaking ill of me, General Yu. That's quite unsettling for me!" Jade Lanxing had heard Yunsi's words from outside, and without any reservations, he walked in, reproaching Yunsi as he entered.

"Why didn't you knock?" This was what Yunsi wanted to say, but his Master beat him to it. Yunsi looked at Qingwu in surprise. He was usually calm, but today's sudden outburst was unusual. Even on the day Qingwu rescued Yunsi in the Water Realm, he remained composed and collected.

"Although this place is General Yu's residence, since we've moved in, we also hope that General Yu will abide by the rules." Yunsi could sense his Master's anger, but Qingwu didn't show it on his face, which was rare. If it were Yunsi, he would have already rushed forward in a huff.

"Oh?" Jade Lanxing was momentarily taken aback, perhaps because he had never seen a cultivator lose their temper before. Then, he seemed to understand and said, "It's not on purpose. I'm sorry to disturb Master's peace. I only came in because I overheard Little Master talking about me."

Yunsi heard this and glanced nervously at Jade Lanxing, unintentionally meeting his gaze. There was a mix of emotions in his eyes, as if blaming her for speaking ill of him and yet pleading with her to let his Master forgive him this time.

Yunsi did feel guilty. After all, she had spoken ill of him earlier, and now she had embarrassed him in front of his Master. It was difficult for him. But her Master had always been generous, and he naturally wouldn't fuss over such trivial matters.

So, even if he was General Yu, he still had to find a way to save face for him, right?

"Master..."

"Unknown appearance, no comment given. You were wrong today. Apologize to General Yu immediately."

"Huh?"

Yunsi had just wanted to speak up for Jade Lanxing and ask her Master not to pursue it, but how did it suddenly take a big turn?

Was her Master's mind gone? Other Masters would protect their disciples, but why did he keep sending her away?

"Master, I..."

"Master, I'm sorry! I won't dare again next time!"

But before she could finish her words, her Master had already gotten off the bed, picked up a ruler from the table, and walked out without looking back. Yunsi had no choice but to follow.

"Master, I'm sorry!" Yunsi pouted.

"Squat down! Stand at attention!" Qingwu said coldly.

"Master!"

"Master Qingwu, can you let it go this time? It's already late. Let Little Master rest first!" Jade Lanxing hurried out and shielded Yunsi.

"No!" Qingwu remained as resolute and decisive as ever, without any room for discussion.

Yunsi naturally understood Qingwu's temper. Seeing him like this, how could she force her way against him? Besides, she knew she was in the wrong this time and should behave accordingly.

Yunsi moved out from behind Jade Lanxing, reluctantly suppressed her anger, and bit her tongue to squat down in attention.

"Hands held up!"

Yunsi obediently raised her hands. This kind of punishment was already familiar to Yunsi. If she made a mistake in the Pure Water Temple when she was young, her Master would either make her copy scriptures or make her reflect in isolation. At worst, it would be like today, squatting down and standing at attention.

Qingwu placed the ruler in Yunsi's palms, and she instinctively accepted it. Everything felt so natural.

At this moment, Jade Lanxing couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. "It seems like she's been punished quite a lot in the past!"