Capítulo 173: Hold Your Ground

The Gatekeeper stared at me, disbelief written all over his face. He had probably never been rejected by anyone at Mount Hua before, let alone a disciple. "Do you understand what you are doing?" he asked, his face darkening into a dangerous shade.

Of course I did, and I was fully aware of the consequences of it. I knew what the Gatekeeper's rage was like, and I had no interest in unleashing it if I didn't have to, but this time was different. I couldn't back down, because Bai Ye's life and our future depended on it.

"I understand, Gatekeeper," I replied, "and that is precisely why I have to do it. My master has already suffered slight injuries from his earlier sessions. The recovery he is currently going through is crucial to him. I am grateful for your concern, and I'm certain that my master appreciates it as well, but he has made it very clear to me that he doesn't want to be interrupted during this time."