Disciple Begs Master to Show Mercy

After entering the immortal sect, Jiang Lianzi spent more than two hundred years cultivating in seclusion. At last, she mastered her divine arts. Her master was overjoyed and wasted no time leaving the mountain to enjoy a life of freedom.

So the moment Jiang Lianzi emerged from seclusion, she was given an elder's position, a mountain of her own, a cave full of treasures, and a young disciple.

The disciple, Ming Zhunzhi, had only recently joined the sect. He was exceptionally handsome, gentle, and quiet, though somewhat frail. When they first met, he was afraid his master might dislike him, and could only look at her timidly.

Looking at the obedient, thoughtful young man with his bright eyes and lovely features, Jiang Lianzi couldn't help softening. She decided to treat him well and fulfill her duties as his master.

It was just that her little apprentice was rather clumsy.

When it came to cultivation, Jiang Lianzi had to hold him in her arms and teach him step by step.

When it came to sword practice, she had to guide his hand through every move, slowly and carefully.

Before Jiang Lianzi could say a word, Ming Zhunzhi was already overcome with embarrassment. He took care of every matter on the mountain for her, and at night, he practically wanted to warm her bed.

Seeing him like this only made Jiang Lianzi's heart grow softer.

She thought, It doesn't matter how clumsy my little apprentice is. I can raise him and cherish him for the rest of his life, and make sure he never has to worry about anything.

But later, after the sect assigned Jiang Lianzi a task and she took in several more disciples, Ming Zhunzhi changed. His cultivation suddenly advanced by leaps and bounds, and she no longer had to worry about him.

Jiang Lianzi was delighted, and decided to go into seclusion to cultivate.

But only a few months later, when she emerged, she found the disciple she had doted on lying on her bed.

His long hair fell loose, and he was as beautiful as a demon. Gazing at his master, he murmured, "Please show your apprentice some tenderness."

Jiang Lianzi was so frightened that she fled her cave abode.

After that day, Ming Zhunzhi remained as obedient and thoughtful as ever.

As long as he didn't look at Jiang Lianzi that way, it was as if nothing had changed.

Jiang Lianzi finally gave in and let out a long sigh. "What on earth has gotten into you?"

Ming Zhunzhi lowered his eyes and said miserably, "I just want to stay with Master forever, and never be apart."

Jiang Lianzi was even more bewildered.

Even if her apprentice hadn't said it, she would have wanted the same thing.

So what was Ming Zhunzhi really asking for?

Theme: Love.