Chapter 616 - 616: An Intimate Conversation with Master Yao Gu

"Master, you're..."

Jiang Xinghai stared in surprise at his master, Yao Gu, completely unable to understand why this was happening.

'So beautiful!'

He had followed Yao Gu and cultivated here for five years, but he had never seen such perfect beauty!

Although he had once fantasized about a day like this, he would quickly cut off the thought whenever it appeared.

'How could I harbor such wicked thoughts about my own master!'

"Xinghai..."

At this moment, Yao Gu's face was slightly flushed, and a complicated light flickered in her eyes. "Xinghai, could you turn around so we can talk?"

"Oh, oh, oh, of course, of course." Jiang Xinghai, as if waking from a dream, hurriedly turned his back.

Yao Gu then took a deep breath. "I... I've been affected by your aura since last night. Fortunately, my cultivation is profound enough that I was able to maintain self-control."

"And now?" Jiang Xinghai gave a wry smile and couldn't help but turn back around.

Yao Gu turned slightly to the side, not wanting Jiang Xinghai to see her in such an embarrassing state. Her voice deepened. "Now? Isn't your master trying to control herself right now? Did I affect you? Why aren't you holding Lin Yue and resting? What are you doing here?"

"Master, I think I should go back and get you some clothes. This isn't right."

Jiang Xinghai resisted the urge to look directly at Yao Gu's exquisitely beautiful body, instead just gulping repeatedly. "Please wait a moment. I'll go back and return quickly."

"Wait."

Yao Gu glanced at the clothes she had unconsciously ripped to shreds nearby, then at the sleeping Lin Yue. "I originally wanted to borrow her clothes, but if I did that, she wouldn't have any, so..."

"So I'll go back and get clothes for you, Master," Jiang Xinghai said solemnly.

"Instead of going back to get clothes, why not just take off yours for me to wear? What do you think?" Yao Gu said.

"Right, that's a good idea too!" Jiang Xinghai immediately started to take off his clothes.

"Hold on."

Yao Gu waved her hand again. "What did you see just now?"

"I... saw nothing." Jiang Xinghai shook his head decisively.

"Liar. I am standing so exposed before you. How could you have seen nothing?" Yao Gu looked annoyed.

"I... I only saw a little. Just a tiny bit," Jiang Xinghai said with an embarrassed smile.

Yao Gu sighed. "Then tell me, that little bit you saw... compared to the other women you've been with, does it pass muster?"

"Of course it does. At the very least, it's number one in my heart." Jiang Xinghai grew more and more serious as he spoke.

He wasn't just flattering her; he was stating a fact.

Even if Shen Lingxue was number one among the women he had met, she was still a tiny bit lacking compared to his master.

"Pfft..."

Yao Gu pursed her lips into a smile. "You're still such a smooth-talker. I know you're only saying that out of respect for your elder, but I understand. This body of mine has been through so much, been through... how could it possibly compare to the young girls you know?"

"Master, I'm being sincere!" Jiang Xinghai didn't know how to convince his master and was getting anxious.

"You must remember, the 'me' you just saw—my posture, my words—that wasn't the real me. It was an instinctive reaction, triggered by that irresistible aura of yours that no woman can withstand." Yao Gu's expression also grew serious.

Hearing this, Jiang Xinghai felt a pang of guilt. "Yes, Master. I failed to control my aura during my cultivation. Not only did I affect Lin Yue, but I also implicated you..."

"That's no matter."

Yao Gu smiled, her eyes narrowing, and shook her head gently. "What's important is that this feeling isn't fading. I'm starting to lose control..."

"Then... then what should I, your disciple, do to help you recover?" As Jiang Xinghai said this, a nerve suddenly twitched.

'Could it be... that she needs me to help her find release...'

"First, you don't need to blame yourself. This is an unavoidable situation in the process of cultivation."

"Second, what you need to do now is adjust your own aura as quickly as possible to avoid affecting me again."

"As for the last point, if I still can't dispel your aura by noon, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to help me... ahem, help me 'you-know-what'." As Yao Gu spoke, her face became extremely flushed and incredibly alluring.

Jiang Xinghai naturally understood what "you-know-what" meant.

Although he was very expectant and excited, he was also quite apprehensive.

After all, this was his master!

The master who had taught him the ultimate Medical Martial Arts, the master who had given him a second chance at life. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was like a parent who had given him new life.

If she was asking him to do 'that' with her, he really didn't know if he could bring himself to do it.

Jiang Xinghai took a deep breath, trying to calm the conflict and struggle within his heart.

He looked at Yao Gu's flushed face and alluring expression, and what welled up in his heart was not just anticipation and excitement, but even more so, reverence and gratitude for his master.

"Master, I..." Jiang Xinghai hesitated, not knowing how to respond.

"Xinghai, I know about the conflict in your heart."

Yao Gu seemed to see his turmoil. She smiled gently, her tone carrying a trace of understanding and comfort. "But you must understand, this isn't a request from me as your master, but a special situation in the process of cultivation. You must learn to face and overcome all kinds of challenges."

She paused, then continued, "If you truly cannot accept this, I will find a way to resolve it myself. But if you can help me, I believe it will also be beneficial to your cultivation. After all, this is a part of our joint cultivation."

Listening to Yao Gu's words, Jiang Xinghai's state of mind gradually calmed.

He understood this was an extremely difficult choice for him, but he was also clear that this might be a trial he had to face on his path of cultivation. Besides, if he could have his master's body, it would be his greatest fortune!

He took a deep look at Yao Gu, then said with determination, "Master, I am willing to help you. But please, you must tell me how I can do this in a way that both respects you and effectively helps you dispel my aura."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of relief and admiration flashed in Yao Gu's eyes.

She knew that Jiang Xinghai had made his decision and was willing to face this challenge in the most appropriate way.

"Good boy. I knew you would understand."

Yao Gu said softly, "In truth, I will guide your aura to harmonize with mine, thereby achieving a state of balance. You just need to cooperate with me wholeheartedly."

Hearing this, the apprehension in Jiang Xinghai's heart eased slightly.

He knew that as long as he followed his master's guidance, it was possible to find a balance between respecting and helping her.