The scenes from that day in the cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.
His green robes fluttering, his handsome face, those eyes that seemed able to see through everything, always holding a faint smile.
The warm fingertips as he leaned down to feed her medicine...
The coolness against her lower abdomen as he dispersed the medicinal power...
His unhurried composure as he draped his outer robe over her...
"Yun'er?"
Yun Shan's puzzled voice rang out. Yun Yun abruptly came back to her senses, only to find her cheeks slightly hot.
She hurriedly lowered her eyes, concealing the ripple in them that even she refused to acknowledge.
She bit her lip and did not voice what was on her mind.
Yun Shan's gaze shifted slightly, taking in every trace of Yun Yun's momentary distraction.
He had lived for centuries and met countless people. How could he fail to see what his disciple was thinking?
"Could it be that you already have someone in your heart, Yun'er?"
His voice was low, carrying a hint of probing.
Yun Yun remained silent, her hands unconsciously clenching beneath her plain dress.
Rather than answering Yun Shan's question, she slowly spoke with an unquestionable resolve.
"No matter what, I am unwilling to marry Elder Gu He."
"Master, please... withdraw your command."
Yun Shan looked at his stubborn disciple, a trace of complicated emotion flashing through his eyes.
"Very well."
He sighed softly, his voice tinged with weariness and relief.
"If you are unwilling, I... will not force you."
Yun Yun abruptly raised her head, surprise and delight flashing in her eyes.
"Thank you, Master!"
Yun Shan waved a hand and turned to look out the window.
There, the gates of the Misty Cloud Sect loomed faintly amid