Kapitel 15: The Strange Ah Qin
Ye Ran's consciousness delved into the sea of consciousness.
The Duotian Gong continued its ceaseless operation, and the ancient seal on his spirit glowed even brighter.
Ye Ran sensed a slight improvement in his cultivation base, a clearer mind, and even a slight enhancement of his soul.
It had only been a single day!
The progress in his cultivation was exceptionally solid, purer than what self-cultivation would typically achieve.
"This is unbelievable! This effect is beyond amazing! It does nothing, yet it's more effective than secluded training," Ye Ran marveled.
Could it be that one could grow stronger even while lying down?
Quite the cushy gig!
However, genuine breakthroughs couldn't be achieved through just cultivation; chance, comprehension, and talent were all indispensable.
After returning from Gold Core to Origin, he still needed to find a breakthrough method on his own.
...
Ah Qin carefully massaged Ye Ran.
Observing him with his eyes closed, deep in relaxation, Ah Qin's gaze held a hint of confusion.
For some reason, she felt that Ye Ran had changed a bit.
Though he was still the Holy Son, his smile had become kinder, his eyes more gentle, and at times, he displayed a touch of guilt.
He even pinched her cheek that morning.
It was a familiarity that would have been unimaginable before.
Most importantly, Ye Ran hadn't hit her for half a month.
"Maybe the Holy Son has been in a good mood lately," Ah Qin mused.
In any case, this change made her very happy.
Seeing the bruises on Ye Ran's body, Ah Qin felt a mixture of distress and resentment.
"Master Leng is too harsh. Is it necessary to be so forceful during cultivation advice? And it's too much!"
"Um?"
Ye Ran was awakened by her words and snapped out of the Duo Tian Gong state.
The moment he opened his eyes, they shone with a golden light.
Ah Qin felt as if she'd been struck by a heavy hammer, and a strong coercion enveloped her, as if the person before her was not the Holy Son but a deity.
Plop!
Ah Qin's knees gave way, and she collapsed to the ground.
"I'm sorry, I spoke out of turn! I deserve to die for my audacity! Please forgive me, Holy Son!"
She trembled on the ground, filled with fear.
She thought she had criticized the Sect Master, which had upset Ye Ran.
Ye Ran was taken aback, shaking his head and saying, "Get up; I'm not angry."
Ah Qin still didn't dare to look up.
Ye Ran said helplessly, "If you don't get up, I'll genuinely be angry."
Hearing this, Ah Qin stood up, still trembling, unable to meet his gaze.
Ye Ran couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
What a predicament!
He made a decision in his heart.
He stood up from the bathtub, and the water droplets on his body evaporated instantly.
After changing into dry clothes, he went to the bedroom.
"Come with me."
"Yes."
Ah Qin lowered her head and followed, step by step.
...
In the bedroom, Ye Ran sat on a chair, and Ah Qin stood across from him.
"Ah Qin, how long have you been with me?"
"It's been ten years since I became your servant" Ah Qin replied in a low voice.
"I joined You Luo Temple at the age of eight, and you have been with me for ten years now."
Ye Ran sighed. "Ever since your Shen family was absorbed by the Ye family, you no longer even have a surname, and I've been so strict with you... Shen Qin, do you resent me in your heart?"
"Ah Qin dares not!"
She shuddered and was about to kneel, but she was supported by an unseen force, unable to bend her knees at all.
"Son?"
Ah Qin looked up fearfully.
"You've taken good care of me over the past ten years. You've worked hard."
Ye Ran took out a stack of banknotes and handed them to Ah Qin.
"Holy Son, what do you mean?" Ah Qin asked, puzzled.
"I'm setting you free."
"You take this money, and I'll help you establish your identity. I'll also speak to the Ye family. You don't need to worry about your family getting implicated."
"Leave the mountain and live your own life."
Ye Ran said earnestly.
He knew that what he was doing was vastly different from before.
Initially, he had planned to change gradually, but Ah Qin's behavior made him increasingly guilty.
And there was someone who resented him by his side, making him feel uneasy.
So Ye Ran decided to cut ties swiftly.
However, Ah Qin didn't seem happy; instead, her face turned pale, and she spoke in a trembling voice, "Holy Son, you no longer want Ah Qin?"
"Um?"
Ye Ran was taken aback.
"Holy Son, Ah Qin knows her mistake; please don't cast Ah Qin aside!" Ah Qin knelt in front of him, begging desperately.
"If you're upset, you can hit Ah Qin to vent your anger, okay? Please don't send me away! Ah Qin really can't leave you!"
"Hmm?"
Ye Ran couldn't help but feel a little bewildered.
What's going on?
She had endured torment before, and now that she could leave, shouldn't she be thrilled?
Could it be that he thought he'd given too little?
Ye Ran wanted to give her more, but he was unjustly accused and harbored a criminal record; giving too much might lead her into a murderous predicament.
"But judging by her reaction, it doesn't seem like she thinks the money is too little."
Ah Qin didn't appear to harbor any resentment towards him but was incredibly dependent on him.
"This is..."
"Master Holy Son, I beg you, please keep me! Let me do anything!"
Ah Qin's face turned pale, her expression desperate.
"..."
Ye Ran scratched his head.
Why did he feel a little embarrassed?
"Get up; I won't chase you away."
"Really? Truly? Absolutely?"
"Um..."
"Thank you, Lord Son!"
Once Ah Qin was assured, she wore a happy smile, tears welling up at the corners of her eyes.
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