The Master Possessed An Innate Charm, Irresistibly Seducing His Young Disciple - Chapter 5

Would Yu Huaixin ask this because he actually suspected him?

At that moment, the Sect Leader, Gu Fuyin, also turned his gaze toward Li Sichen.

Li Sichen shook his head and said, “I do not believe them.”

As soon as he said this, Gu Fuyin frowned. Yu Huaixin, however, offered him a doting smile, seemingly satisfied with the answer. Li Sichen had zero resistance to Yu Huaixin’s smile. At this moment, he actually thought the man was quite adorable, and his heart rate unconsciously quickened.

“But I heard that you have evidence in your possession and were planning to hand it over to me. If that is true, do not hide it because this is a matter of grave importance. If it is true, do you understand the consequences? Rest assured, if this is the truth, I will protect you. Your Master will not harm you. Or perhaps, only the three of us will know this today. Your Master is an elder of this sect, and I would not punish him solely because of this. So, tell me everything you know.”

Listening to Gu Fuyin’s speech, Li Sichen felt nothing but nausea. It was filled with too much hypocrisy and sanctimony. Did he really think Li Sichen had not read the script? To say so much and specifically address and soothe his concerns was nothing more than an attempt to get him to stand firm and expose Yu Huaixin’s true identity.

He was not that stupid. He would never listen to him and harm Yu Huaixin.

Li Sichen looked directly into Gu Fuyin’s eyes with a firm attitude. He replied without a hint of hesitation, “Sect Leader, this matter is indeed untrue. I have no evidence to hand over. This must be a misunderstanding. Furthermore, if my Master truly possessed the Pure Sacred Body, with your discernment, you would not have failed to notice it for over a thousand years. Why should my Master be doubted now simply because of recent rumors?”

Li Sichen’s answer left no room for negotiation. Gu Fuyin looked at him as his eyes darkened, seemingly exerting pressure in secret. Unfortunately for him, Li Sichen did not care for such tactics. Once he decided to do something, he would do it regardless of the cost, fears, or hardships. Since he had decided to protect Yu Huaixin, he would not be swayed by some insignificant person.

“You certainly have a way with words,” Gu Fuyin said as his tone remained flat.

Li Sichen immediately followed up, “As a disciple, I simply do not wish for my Master to suffer any criticism. I hope the Sect Leader understands.”

Watching Li Sichen shield him so fiercely, a smile touched Yu Huaixin’s beautiful eyes. They were filled with a tenderness like a warm lamp lighting up the night.

However, despite things reaching this point, Gu Fuyin refused to give up. He shifted his gaze from Li Sichen to Yu Huaixin and said, “I will not jump to conclusions, but this matter is significant. To stop the rumors, we must provide proof that convinces everyone.”

Li Sichen immediately had a bad feeling.

“The blood of the Pure Sacred Body merges with clear water. A single drop falls into the water and disperses instantly without exception. If we test it now, the rumors can be broken. Huaixin, are you willing?”

“I am.”

Yu Huaixin agreed without hesitation. His expression remained as composed as ever, as if the entire affair had nothing to do with him from beginning to end. But while Yu Huaixin was as calm as a light breeze, Li Sichen was incredibly nervous. He feared Yu Huaixin would be exposed and that everything would unfold toward that tragic ending again.

Just as Yu Huaixin placed his finger over a cup of clear water, Li Sichen stopped him without a second thought. He impulsively reached out and gripped Yu Huaixin’s hand tightly in his palm, refusing to let him continue.

This action undoubtedly aroused Gu Fuyin’s suspicion. Yu Huaixin also looked at Li Sichen with a puzzled gaze and asked in his characteristically gentle voice, “Xiao Chen, what is wrong?”

“Why should Master have to prove his innocence? Master is the Pure Immortal Zen Master of Moxian Peak. If there are rumors detrimental to you, those who spread such slander should be punished. You should not have to harm yourself to prove anything to them. Those disciples are usually loose tongued and say all sorts of nonsense. If they spread even more outrageous rumors in the future, must Master offer his life to satisfy them every time?”

Hearing Li Sichen use such sharp words to defend him, a smile appeared on Yu Huaixin’s face. He said, “Xiao Chen, you have truly grown up.”

Li Sichen did not know why he said that at this moment, but it did not matter. What mattered was that Yu Huaixin’s true identity must never be exposed.

“It is only a drop of blood. If Huaixin is truly innocent, I will naturally punish those gossiping disciples as a warning. But the current situation is serious. If we cannot prove the rumors are false, it will be troublesome. So, Huaixin, I must trouble you to endure a little. Let us test it.”

“My Master will not endure such a slight,” Li Sichen said firmly while refusing to yield an inch.

Such insolence finally angered Gu Fuyin. He said coldly, “Presumptuous.”

Li Sichen asked the system if he could buy on credit.

The system replied, “Host, what do you want to do?”

“I want a piece of leverage against him, the more important the better!” He absolutely could not let Yu Huaixin test his blood. The only plan now was to seize some leverage against Gu Fuyin to restrain him for a while and avert the danger.

The little blue ball thought for a moment and bounced as it replied, “It costs 100 points to exchange. Does the Host agree?”

“Agreed,” Li Sichen said without thinking.

The system added, “But the Host’s initial points are only 500, and your points are linked to your lifeline. If the mission fails, you can still return to your original world safely, but if you run out of points, you will die. Have you really thought this through? Are you sure?”

“Stop talking nonsense. I know what I am doing. Exchange it for me right now.”

Time was of the essence. There was truly no more time for Li Sichen to hesitate. In this situation, if he did not do something to stop it, Yu Huaixin would be finished.

Seeing Li Sichen’s firm attitude, the system had no choice but to follow his orders. It gave him the vital information that could best restrain Gu Fuyin while simultaneously deducting 200 of Li Sichen’s initial points.

“The 30th Sect Leader of Moxian Peak, Gu Fuyin, personally killed his own mother before becoming an immortal. This is a capital crime that requires a public trial in the cultivation world. Everyone who knew this secret has been dealt with by him in secret. That is to say, only the Host knows this secret now. You can use this information to restrain him because he will definitely be afraid. However”

“However what?” Li Sichen pressed.

“However, he will definitely ask you for evidence. If the Host has no evidence, it will be very difficult to handle. And”

“Finish your sentence in one go.”

The system nodded. “Oh, right! If the Host has already decided to use this to threaten him, he might target you from today onward. He might even try to kill you secretly one day. It is very dangerous. Host, have you really thought this through?”

“It is decided.”

His unhesitating response was not because he did not value his life, but because he had a more important goal. Yu Huaixin’s fate was worth taking a risk for. If he won, everyone would be happy. If he lost, he would start over from the beginning.

Note: Completing a minor side quest grants 50 points; the main mission line grants 200 points; triggering a key option to change the plot direction grants 500 points. Points can be exchanged for different levels of items: ordinary items are 50 points, important items are 100 points, and special items are 1000 points. Accumulating 1500 points allows for ten random item draws, with a chance to obtain a rare item worth 1000 points.