Chapter 136.1 : This… Works Too (Part 1)
"Rebellious disciple! How is it that you take such delight in tormenting your master?"
Inside the room, Luo Huangjun was tidying up some strands of hair that Chu Ge had deliberately messed up earlier.
But as her thoughts turned to what Dantai Jinglian had said before—
This thing is greatly beneficial?
Her fingers paused slightly. The small amount she had just cleaned away was silently put aside by her, unnoticed by anyone.
Hearing the words that sounded like a complaint yet carried an undertone of helpless indulgence, Chu Ge grinned smugly.
"Hehe, how could I not? Master, you look so aloof and otherworldly, so cold and noble. I'm just a vulgar man. With you being this perfect, of course I want to leave some trace of myself with you."
"Uttering nothing but nonsense!"
Luo Huangjun swatted away the unsightly thing in front of her and gathered the few loose strands of hair that had fallen.
As Chu Ge looked at his master—who seemed to be inadvertently revealing a hint of alluring charm—his heart stirred with renewed restlessness.
Luo Huangjun noticed at once and shot him a warning glare.
"Master, I plan to go out on a trial in a few days."
Chu Ge completely ignored that warning look and wrapped one arm around Luo Huangjun's cool, jade-like body.
Hearing this, Luo Huangjun showed little emotion. She had long known Chu Ge would eventually leave.
After a brief moment of contemplation, she spoke, "Be careful when you're out there. Will you be traveling alone this time, or with someone?"
"Your elder sister has nothing pressing to do while staying here in Taihuang. You might as well let her go with you—having someone along would be good for mutual care."
Hearing this, Chu Ge continued to hold onto that soft, smooth fullness, paying no heed to the way his master's brows alternated between relaxing and lightly furrowing.
"That works. I'll ask Sister Qingjue later."
Chu Ge had no idea that the women had already discussed this matter thoroughly.
But in his view, Ying Qingjue wouldn't refuse anyway.
Given how clingy she had shown herself to be, there was probably no need for him to bring it up at all—once she heard he was going out, she'd likely insist on following him of her own accord.
"Mmm…"
Hearing Luo Huangjun's soft response—one that carried an inexplicable lingering tone—Chu Ge lowered his gaze.
He saw that his usually cold and composed master now had a misty sheen in her eyes.
It turned out that while he had been lost in thought just now, his hand had unconsciously wandered to where the snowy lotus was in full bloom.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Yet Chu Ge deliberately put on an innocent, oblivious expression, clearly enjoying himself.
How could Luo Huangjun not understand? This rebellious disciple was deliberately teasing her again.
But her heart was already restless beyond endurance.
The dignified authority she maintained as a master—normally unshakable—was now wavering, barely holding together under this agitation.
"Rebellious disciple… hurry and help your master relieve this itch!"
Suppressing her shame, Luo Huangjun finally spoke. Her phoenix eyes seemed to carry a hint of sharpness, yet also brimmed with springlike desire.
Chu Ge felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction and immediately replied,
"Your disciple obeys Master's command."
Seeing that sly smile on Chu Ge's face—his words proper, yet his expression anything but—Luo Huangjun felt an indescribable tremor stir within her heart.
It seemed that this revering-the-master kind of play was particularly effective on her.
Chu Ge, naturally, noticed this subtle change as well.
As for how he knew—his hands had already given him the answer.
"Master, it's time for you to help relieve your disciple's worries as well."
After bringing his cool, aloof master to contentment, Chu Ge slowly raised his head and stood up.
Luo Huangjun's face still carried traces of lingering pleasure.
Upon hearing his words, she mischievously lifted her leg and lightly kicked Chu Ge once.