Chapter 831 - 828: Mind in Turmoil

"What?"

Upon hearing these words, the Emei Heavenly Master could no longer sit still. She realized that Zhou Zhimei’s reference to intimate contact meant more than just a kiss.

It certainly implied something else.

For this reason, she angrily said: "So just like your master, you are of the same character. My dear disciple, go rest for now; your heart is unsettled.

"These days are not suitable for cultivation. Continue practicing after a period! Don’t worry; whatever grievances you’ve suffered, I will seek justice for you!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhou Zhimei immediately left.

At this time, the Emei Heavenly Master could not sit still, and she immediately flew to Yanqi Peak.

In the verdant bamboo grove of Yanqi Peak, Sword Obsession sensed a familiar aura, and thus, he went to the bamboo grove.

Within the grove, Emei Heavenly Master was indeed standing there.

Sword Obsession did not know what to say, as the two had not met for many years, despite being within the same sect.

At this moment, he awkwardly said: "Emei!"

"Be quiet! Call me Heavenly Master!"

"Alright, Emei Heavenly Master!"

Sword Obsession helplessly said.

"Why have you come to see me?"

Sword Obsession did not understand, for his relationship with the Emei Heavenly Master was always shrouded in mystery, so it was natural he didn’t know why she was looking for him.

The Emei Heavenly Master said: "Of course, I’m here for my good disciple!"

"Zhimei!"

Sword Obsession immediately said.

"You do not have the right to say her name!"

The Emei Heavenly Master immediately rebuked angrily.

Sword Obsession could only say embarrassedly: "What happened back then was my fault; why are you still holding onto it after all these years!"

"I will never forgive a man who would rather cling to his long sword for life and not glance at his wife and daughter!"

The Emei Heavenly Master cursed angrily.

Sword Obsession felt guilty and allowed the Emei Heavenly Master to scold.

At this point, he awkwardly said: "It’s all my fault; I was too obsessed with Sword Dao back then, and I apologize to the both of you!"

"There’s no apology needed, anyway, now it’s nothing to do with you."

The Emei Heavenly Master rebuked.

"Does Zhimei know about us?"

Sword Obsession asked excitedly.

"Dream on! She will never know she has such a heartless father!"

The Emei Heavenly Master cursed angrily.

Sword Obsession looked a bit dejected. He could see his daughter anytime but could not acknowledge her as his. Sword Obsession perceived this as his greatest punishment.

At this point, the Emei Heavenly Master said: "I’m not here today to talk about these meaningless topics with you; bring out that scum King of Heaven!"

"Why, why?"

Sword Obsession asked confusedly. Could it be that his good disciple upset the Emei Heavenly Master? But the two seemed never to have met!

"Why? Do you still have the nerve to ask why? As expected, such a person produces such a disciple! Do you know what your good disciple has done to your daughter?"

The Emei Heavenly Master cursed angrily.

"Did what?"

Sword Obsession asked confusedly.

But in his heart, he already sensed something was wrong; he just hoped it wasn’t what he imagined; otherwise, it would truly be tragic.

The Emei Heavenly Master said: "Your good disciple has had intimate contact with your daughter and now wants to walk away; that’s impossible!"

At this thought, the Emei Heavenly Master truly wanted to strike Sword Obsession with her sword, because seeing his innocent expression ignited her uncontrollable anger.

Sword Obsession almost fell sitting on the ground, no amount of planning could account for this unexpected situation.

After all, another talented disciple of the Sword Sect, Xu Zun, had been pursuing Zhou Zhimei, and Xu Zun was the grandson of his senior brother, Infinite Sword Ancestor. This situation was indeed giving him headaches.

For this reason, he said: "Don’t panic, maybe there is a misunderstanding!"

"Misunderstanding? Are you even a man? Your own daughter was bullied by an outsider, and you say it’s a misunderstanding. I must have misjudged you.

"Just wait and see. Even if you don’t bring that kid out, I have ways to drag him out, and then, I won’t show mercy; I will personally deal with him!"

Then the Emei Heavenly Master flew into the sky, leaving Yanqi Peak.

Sword Obsession knew that this matter had blown over, unsure of how to proceed, he only knew he needed to instruct Ye Fan tomorrow and warn him not to leave the mountain.

Of course, most importantly, his daughter could not suffer in vain! Matters were indeed becoming increasingly complex.

The next day, Sword Obsession was teaching, clearly in a bad mood, his thoughts elsewhere.

Because he was still troubled by Zhou Zhimei’s situation.

At this moment, he finally finished speaking, saying: "Ye Fan, stay behind later!"

Feng Shaohao and Li’er were bewildered.

Feng Shaohao awkwardly said, "Master, Senior Brother didn’t come to class at all!"

He was speechless too; only the two of them were sitting below, yet Sword Obsession made a mistake. Could it be that Sword Obsession really had dementia?

"He’s not here!"

Sword Obsession breathed a sigh of relief, then scolded, "What? Not here?"

At that moment, what came to his mind was Ye Fan running away, the kind that runs away after filling his stomach.

"Yeah! Senior Brother isn’t here!"

Li’er answered somewhat fearfully because at this moment, Sword Obsession’s temper was erupting. It wouldn’t be good if she angered him.

Because of this, Sword Obsession urgently asked, "Where did he go?"

"For some reason, Zhou Zhimei arrived at Yanqi Peak early this morning and called Senior Brother away. Master, is she going to spar with Senior Brother?"

"Spar? Only your whole family spars! Today’s class ends here!"

Sword Obsession walked away speechlessly.

Feng Shaohao felt even more helpless. He just said one sentence, but didn’t expect Sword Obsession to scold him like that. Where’s the justice in this? And Sword Obsession’s tone seemed to have changed.

...

After being taken away by Zhou Zhimei, Ye Fan realized that Zhou Zhimei had led him to the edge of a cliff where clouds were swirling. The cliff was also known as Reflection Cliff.

If someone in the Sect was confused, this place was definitely a good spot.

Ye Fan said speechlessly, "Why did you bring me here?"

"I’m here to talk to you about the Orchid Sword!"

Zhou Zhimei said.

At this moment, Ye Fan replied irritably, "This matter is really just a misunderstanding, please don’t take it seriously!"

"Hmph! You’re just finding excuses, aren’t you? You can speak plainly without beating around the bush. I won’t pester you if you say it directly!"

Zhou Zhimei said angrily.

Ye Fan understood that continuing like this would only deepen the misunderstanding, so he said, "Actually, I really have no worldly desires!"

"You’re a good girl, but good girls shouldn’t just trust such predictions!"

"Do you still care about me? If not, you wouldn’t have been so concerned about me that day."

Zhou Zhimei said to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan almost broke down. Such a clever woman! Yet why at this moment did she lack intelligence? That’s not what he meant at all.

So Ye Fan had no choice but to say painfully, "I’d do the same for anyone else!"

"What?"

At that moment, Zhou Zhimei felt a pang of heartache and slapped him.

"I dodged!"

Ye Fan quickly avoided, but Zhou Zhimei slipped and fell directly into Ye Fan’s arms.

All of this was seen by Xu Zun who was standing not far away.

Xu Zun had followed Zhou Zhimei when she brought Ye Fan to this place out of curiosity, but what he saw was shocking.

It was difficult to accept.

At that moment, Xu Zun vomited a mouthful of fresh blood.

Trembling, he said, "I gave you my whole heart, yet why are you indifferent to me, preferring a smooth-talking man like him?"

"Why?"

Xu Zun’s heart shattered. He was the top talent of the Infinite Sword Sect; his grandfather too, as the current Infinite Sword Ancestor, held a high position.

For the future, he had great potential to become a Sect Master, yet he still couldn’t win Zhou Zhimei’s heart, losing even to a newcomer.

Xu Zun felt discontent.

It had already become settled. He immediately said coldly, "King of Heaven, just you wait!"

He turned and left.

Meanwhile, this extremely awkward scene left Zhou Zhimei feeling uneasy. She quickly climbed out of Ye Fan’s embrace.

Then she said to Ye Fan, "I... I didn’t mean to!"

"I know, as long as you don’t hate me, it’s fine!"

Ye Fan smiled.

At this moment, Zhou Zhimei said to him, "Can we be friends?"

"Of course. I don’t have many friends in the Infinite Sword Sect. If you’re a friend, you’d surely be my best female confidant!"

Ye Fan smiled and said.

Zhou Zhimei shyly departed.

Ye Fan shook his head and smiled helplessly. To him, he knew Zhou Zhimei was a simple-minded woman. Such a woman, if it were his younger self, he’d likely seize the opportunity first.

But now it’s impossible; whatever he does, he has to consider many things.

Simply put, Zhou Zhimei is a very nice girl.