Chapter 491 A Hint of Conspiracy (1)_1
Dugu Qianye looked coldly at Green Emperor Xiahou and said, "You call me master, but I have always treated you as a friend and never put on airs as a master. However, today I have to say a few words to you. Xiahou, have I ever taught you to be passive in the face of issues?"
"No," Green Emperor Xiahou answered with his head lowered obediently.
"Then have I ever taught you to mistreat your own body?" Dugu Qianye continued to ask.
"No," Green Emperor Xiahou answered.
"If not, then why have you tormented yourself to this state?" Dugu Qianye suddenly scoffed, "If it weren’t for seeing Tian Bo earlier, I really couldn’t believe that this emaciated and haggard person was the Green Emperor Xiahou I know. As a man, how can you stand tall and strong if you only act like a turtle, retreating from problems? If you continue this way, not to mention your parents’ disapproval, I myself would be reluctant to acknowledge you as my disciple!"
Green Emperor Xiahou’s head was nearly bowed to his chest. Tian Bo, seeing Dugu Qianye scold Green Emperor Xiahou like this, felt very distressed and wanted to defend him but was stopped by a fierce glare from Dugu Qianye.
"A true man does what he should and refrains from what he shouldn’t. What does your behavior amount to? It’s a waste of your great talent! Where did the person who fiercely debated alchemy with me go? Where did the heart that sought progress go? Have you abandoned the path of elixirs? The sight of your corpse-like demeanor is really disheartening! You’re really making me angry!" Dugu Qianye, seeing the earnest scolded look on Green Emperor Xiahou, wanted to laugh inside, but had to maintain a very serious expression on her face.
Jian Yuezhi, seeing that Dugu Qianye had said so much, poured her a cup of tea. She took it and drank it all in one gulp, then handed the cup back, seeing Jian Yuezhi looking at her with an adoring expression.