Chapter 301 Oh? Do you know what this "Master" means?
Chapter 301 Oh? Do you know what this "Master" means?
As night falls and the stars shine like a silk thread, the ancient courtyard is covered with a layer of light moonlight, appearing particularly quiet and mysterious.
In this silence, two figures stood quietly in the courtyard, one tall and one short, one cold and one warm, as if they were the most inharmonious yet most harmonious picture between heaven and earth.
"Master,"
A low, yet resolute voice broke the stillness of the night. It was the young Lin Yichen, his eyes gleaming with an unprecedented light. He looked at the otherworldly man before him, revered by the world as "Master Yunyin," and his heart surged with unprecedented emotion and impulse.
"I, Lin Yichen, am willing to devote my entire life to following you, even if this action is considered treasonous in the eyes of the world."
True Man Yunyin, dressed in a plain white robe, with long hair like a waterfall and eyes as deep as the sea, raised a faint, imperceptible smile upon his lips when he heard the words. That smile seemed to contain a thousand years of vicissitudes and tenderness.
"Oh? Do you know what the word 'Master' means?"
Lin Yichen's heartbeat instantly accelerated, like a deafening drum. His mouth and tongue felt dry, and his throat felt like it was burning, but he still tried to squeeze out the words:
"I know this isn't just a change of title; it's a surrender of my soul. I'm willing to bear all the consequences just to get a little guidance from you."
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The moonlight was like water, gently falling on the two of them, adding a bit of sacredness and romance to this unusual apprenticeship ceremony.
Master Yunyin walked forward slowly, and every step seemed to be stepping on the stars. He stretched out his hand and gently touched Lin Yichen's shoulder with his fingertips. At that moment, it was as if an electric current passed through, causing Lin Yichen's whole body to tremble.
"In that case, let me see your determination."
Master Yunyin's voice was low and magnetic. He took Lin Yichen and walked step by step towards the inner room, where there was an antique couch that exuded a faint sandalwood scent.
The flickering candlelight in the room made everything appear both hazy and clear.
Master Yunyin moved his knuckles slightly and deftly untied the belt inlaid with white jade around Lin Yichen's waist. His movements were smooth and flowing, without any ambiguity, but it caused ripples in Lin Yichen's heart.
The belt fell lightly, and the outer robe slowly spread out like a blooming lotus, revealing the pure white lining inside. The fabric was as thin as a cicada's wing, and in the candlelight, it was almost translucent, outlining Lin Yichen's strong yet delicate figure.
His skin appears exceptionally delicate in the interweaving of light and shadow, and his muscle lines are smooth and powerful, a perfect fusion of youth and strength.
At this moment, Lin Yichen felt unprecedented embarrassment. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Yunyin Zhenren's eyes. His cheeks were burning as if burned by flames, and even his neck and collarbone were flushed with an alluring blush.
He never thought that he would show such an embarrassing side to the person who would soon become his master.
However, Master Yunyin didn't seem to care about these things. He still maintained his calmness and composure, and even a gentle smile appeared between his eyebrows.
"Now that you've made up your mind, there's no need to hide. Remember, true spiritual practice is the awakening of the mind, not the covering of the body."
After saying that, he reached out again, and this time, he gently pulled the laces of Lin Yichen's inner clothes.
Lin Yichen only felt an irresistible force pulling him, making him unable to resist or escape.
The inner garment slowly slipped off, revealing his true self, which was an unreserved trust and surrender.
Master Yunyin stared at the young man in front of him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He stretched out his hand and gently stroked Lin Yichen's forehead, as if he was baptizing him, or as if he was conveying some kind of power.
"From now on, you will be my disciple of Yunyin. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will walk with you."
Lin Yichen looked up, tears welling up in his eyes, but he stubbornly refused to let them fall.
He felt an unprecedented warmth and strength, which was a resonance from the soul and the purest emotional bond between master and disciple.
"Master, I will live up to your expectations and vow to cultivate the Great Dao to protect you and this world."
As time passed and spring went and autumn came, Lin Yichen's cultivation improved day by day under the careful guidance of Master Yunyin.
Together they traveled through mountains and rivers, explored secret places, experienced countless hardships and dangers, and witnessed the joys and sorrows of the world.
During this process, Lin Yichen gradually grew from a green boy into a cultivator who could stand on his own, and his feelings for Master Yunyin also quietly developed from the initial admiration and dependence to a deeper affection.
True Man Yunyin naturally also felt this change, but he always remained detached and indifferent, as if everything was within his expectations, yet everything seemed beyond his control.
He knew very well that emotional entanglements were a taboo for practitioners, but facing Lin Yichen's eyes full of affection, how could he truly remain indifferent?
Finally one day, when the two of them stood in that familiar courtyard again, the moonlight was still bright and the stars were still shining. Lin Yichen mustered up the courage and confided his true feelings to Master Yunyin:
"Master, there's something that's been bothering me for a long time, and I don't know whether I should talk about it or not."
Yunyin Zhenren smiled slightly, that smile contained too many emotions, and he nodded gently: "Just say it.
"Master, my feelings for you have long surpassed those of a master and a disciple. I know this may go against common sense, but I cannot suppress my feelings."
Lin Yichen's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed determination and persistence.
Master Yunyin was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"Yi Chen, I have always understood your feelings. However, we are on the path of immortal cultivation, and emotional ties may affect our state of mind."
Lin Yichen said hurriedly:
"Master, I am willing to endure any test just to be able to walk side by side with you."
Master Yunyin looked at Lin Yichen, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, but he immediately regained his composure.
"Well, in that case, let's face the hardships of the future together. However, remember not to let your emotions cloud your heart."
From then on, the relationship between Lin Yichen and Master Yunyin became closer. They were not only master and disciple, but also close friends.
On the road to pursuing the great path, we support each other and grow together.
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