Rebellious Disciple, Stop!

"Master, do you truly refuse to acknowledge me as your disciple?"

Shen Qiwu turned away without a word.

"Fine. I'll do as you say."

That night, in the cave, Shen Qiwu's long hair fell loose, and his clothes were half undone.

The chains around his ankles clinked as his whole body burned like it was engulfed in flames.

Shen Qiwu's eyes were bloodshot at the corners. Summoning all his strength, he slapped him. "You ungrateful disciple! I'm your master!"

Ming Zhao's face turned with the blow. "You admitted it yourself. There is no master-disciple relationship between us."

*Short story. Alternate universe.

Blurb written on June 2, 2025.

Theme: May we meet year after year, forever.