To be honest, Mu En had been a little angry at first.
As his disciple, the future master of the Sea God Pavilion, and the genius Little Monster Shrek Academy was investing the most effort in nurturing, Ye Qing had been far too irresponsible to leave without a word.
That was why he had looked so stern with Ye Qing at first. He had intended to make his irresponsible disciple suffer a little.
He needed to understand that he was still a student, and it was not yet his time to act however he pleased!
But now, Mu En could not help abandoning that thought.
"I don't actually like prying into other people's secrets, even if that person is my disciple. Everyone has their own secrets, and casually probing into them only breeds resentment." Mu En frowned slightly, his tone as calm as ever. "But Ye Qing, you owe me an explanation this time. Why did you leave without a word, and just what did you go off to do?"
"I want to know." Mu En stared straight at Ye Qing, waiting for his answer.
After "pondering" for a while, Ye Qing nodded and said, "I certainly wouldn't reveal something like this to anyone else. After all, it's a matter of great importance. But if you're the one asking, Teacher, there's no need to hide it."
Clearly, good old Ye was preparing to spout nonsense again.
And this time, it was a story he had fabricated only after careful consideration, one good enough to hoodwink Mu En.
"Oh? I'm all ears." Hearing the seriousness in Ye Qing's words, Mu En grew solemn as well, even sitting upright in his reclining chair.
But Ye Qing did not speak immediately. Instead, he glanced around.
Classes were in session in the Outer Court,