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Chang Yubai thinks there's something wrong with his master's head.

Not only is his master dead set on opposing the Dragon-Ao protagonist, he also loves reciting classic villain lines. In the end, he becomes a pitiful source of experience points and dies alone in the wilderness.

They were master and disciple, after all, so Chang Yubai thinks he'll give his master a proper burial. Unfortunately, he runs into the Dragon-Ao protagonist on his way back.

Well, that's that. The protagonist mistakes him for an accomplice and kills him too.

When Chang Yubai opens his eyes, he finds that he's still alive and has returned to a market in the human realm a hundred years in the past.

His good master has turned into an eight-year-old child, standing there warily and trying to be ingratiating as he waits for someone to buy him.

The adorable little dumpling wins Chang Yubai's heart. Remembering how his master raised him in the past, Chang Yubai decisively buys him.

This time, he'll carefully guide his master's cultivation, especially helping him avoid Dragon-Ao-style protagonists so he won't become a source of experience points again.

From then on, the traveler walking through the world a hundred years in the past has company. The big and little figures are never apart.

Time flies, and the little dumpling grows into a handsome man, looking more and more like his cool, aloof master.

Chang Yubai gazes at him in a daze, but then his little master says something shocking:

"Does my appearance really resemble your master so much?"

Chang Yubai: Huh?

"You raised me all this time because you were treating me as a substitute for your master, weren't you? You always look at me and think of him. But he's dead, so why can't you forget him? Is it only if I die at the hands of that Dragon-Ao protagonist, just like he did, that you'll remember me?"

Chang Yubai: Wait, what exactly have you misunderstood?

We're clearly in a perfectly wholesome, mutually dependent master-disciple relationship! How did this suddenly turn into a romance route, huh?

Neurotic, snarky weirdo x sweet little green tea with a dark side

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"Why Is My Master Only Four Feet Tall?"

Blurb:

"A man should have lofty ambitions and aspire to the highest peak! If you're going to take a master, choose the strongest one!"

Because of this bold declaration, ten-year-old Jiang Wangchuan argues his case and finally becomes a disciple of the strongest elder in Lingyun Sect, Immortal Zimu.

If he had known Immortal Zimu's age beforehand, he certainly wouldn't have been so eager to show off.

Jiang Wangchuan: So why is there a child sitting on the high seat at my apprenticeship ceremony?

Did his master have a son? No matter. He's gifted and clever. He isn't worried about his master spoiling his little brother and neglecting him...

Wait, what do you mean this is my master?

Jiang Wangchuan stares in horror, finally realizing there's no turning back. The four-foot-tall man on the high seat has a cold expression as he asks if Jiang Wangchuan wants to take back his decision.

Come on, you're asking me after I've already sworn an oath to overcome my inner demons?

Jiang Wangchuan: Fine. He's just a child master. I'll spoil him a little more...

No, wait! This isn't some naughty little kid! He's a humanoid weapon of mass destruction barely over three feet tall!

One moment, Jiang Wangchuan is regretting his impulsiveness. The next, he witnesses his master's small but world-destroying prowess, and his regret instantly turns into wholehearted admiration.

Master! You're my real master! Please raise me until I'm as strong as you!

Zimu: ...

Zimu, age six: Ask me again when you're my age.

Theme: Standing up for the people you love.