Chapter 107: Trust and Trouble

Ye Shiyuan’s lack of interest in women was, in a way, one of the reasons he had advanced so far in his cultivation.

Ye Shiyuan looked at Bai He with a somewhat strange expression.

There was an indescribable feeling in his heart.

At this moment, even Yao Xiangli had been willing to push him into marrying Su Yuluan, yet Bai He chose to believe him instead.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you, Master, for being willing to trust me."

Bai He returned the smile. "We’ve known each other for so long. If I don’t trust you, who else would I trust? Outsiders?"

At this moment, Bai He turned to Yao Xiangli again. "Senior Brother, Shiyuan and I have already made everything very clear. If there is nothing else, we will take our leave."

As he spoke, Bai He immediately pulled Ye Shiyuan along and left.

Yao Xiangli did not stop them.

It was better to leave this place.

After walking out of Yaoxing Peak, Bai He did not know what was happening inside anymore.

"Master, I truly have no relationship whatsoever with Miss Su. Perhaps I did know her before, but I have never had even the slightest romantic feelings for her. I ask Master to see clearly."

Was Ye Shiyuan explaining himself so anxiously because he did not want to marry Su Yuluan?

Bai He more or less understood, what normal person would want to marry someone they did not like?

Not to mention Ye Shiyuan, even he himself would not want that.

Meanwhile, inside the main hall.

Gao Jiangting stared at her disciple Su Yuluan. "Yu’er, tell your Master honestly, what exactly is going on?"

"Master, it was not that I removed the veil myself. It was... it was Ye Shiyuan who personally took it off. You also know how strong he was at that time. After deceiving this disciple’s feelings, he refused to take responsibility. I know Master is unwilling to believe this, and I also know that I am not worthy of someone as outstanding as Ye Shiyuan. Master, you don’t need to worry about me, just let me fend for myself."

Su Yuluan’s pitiful appearance left Gao Jiangting momentarily at a loss for words.

"Sect Master Yao, you see..."

For a moment, she did not know what to do.

"Valley Master Gao, the truth of this matter has not yet been clarified, so I have a suggestion. I wonder if you would be willing to hear it."

Now that there was a possible solution, Gao Jiangting was naturally willing to listen.

"Go ahead."

"My Fifth Junior Brother has been spoiled. Before the truth of this matter is proven, he will not agree to it. And for now, I have no way to deal with him. So, why not let Miss Su stay at the Lingguang Sect for a period of time? If she and Shiyuan are able to develop feelings during that time, wouldn’t that be a good outcome?"

Bai He only learned later that Su Yuluan had been kept at the Lingguang Sect by Yao Xiangli.

He himself was worried and did not know what to do, yet Ye Shiyuan seemed completely unaffected.

"Master, we can cultivate now," Ye Shiyuan said as he extended his hand toward him.

At the same time, when he saw Bai He’s troubled expression, his gaze dimmed slightly.

He was just about to withdraw his hand when Bai He had already pressed his palm against his.

"Shiyuan, do you know that Su Yuluan has stayed behind?"

Ye Shiyuan nodded. "Mm, I know."

He knew, yet showed no reaction at all.

Did he not realize that Su Yuluan had stayed because of him?

"Master, are you worried about this? If Miss Su stays at the Lingguang Sect, then she stays. It has nothing to do with me."

Although he said that...

"Shiyuan, there’s no barrier outside Baize Peak. If she wants to come up, it would be very easy."

"Then, Master, how about I set up a barrier later?"

Bai He’s eyes lit up. "Mm, that’s a good idea. The barrier you set up, she definitely won’t be able to break it."

Seeing the smile on Bai He’s face, Ye Shiyuan could not help but smile as well. "Then Master, can you now focus on cultivation?"

"Oh, right! Cultivation!" Bai He closed his eyes and began to concentrate fully on cultivating.

However, things did not proceed smoothly.

After Bai He and Ye Shiyuan finished cultivating, they were just about to go set up a barrier together when Su Yuluan unexpectedly came to Baize Peak on her own.

Xu Feng seemed to be saying something to her, which make Su Yuluan flushed with anger and embarrassment.

"Master, Senior Brother! You’ve finished cultivating. Look who’s here, she’s come to find you again, Senior Brother."

Although there were not many people on Baize Peak, Xu Feng’s loud voice still made the situation feel extremely awkward.

Bai He curled his lips slightly and tugged at Ye Shiyuan’s sleeve. "Shiyuan, she’s here to see you."

"Master, I didn’t ask her to come."

But she had come anyway.

Bai He frowned and said, "Then you’re responsible for sending her down. When you come back, set up a barrier. I don’t want to see her here."

"Alright."

Ye Shiyuan agreed.

Bai He called Xu Feng back and then gave the two of them some space.

Su Yuluan had finally found an opportunity to speak with Ye Shiyuan.

Earlier, her face had been flushed with anger from Xu Feng’s provocation, but now her blush came from shyness.

"Shiyuan..."

"Miss Su, we are not that familiar. And this is my Master’s residence, he prefers peace and quiet. Please do not come here again to disturb him."

Su Yuluan bit her lip and said, "Shiyuan, I came to see you. I did not intend to disturb Elder Bai He, but if I don’t come here, I cannot find you."

A woman who is so beautiful and so affectionate, most people would find it impossible to refuse her.

But Ye Shiyuan remained unmoved.