readytorunbook Chapter 172 The Cold and Aloof Immortal's Darkened Daoist Partner 21
Chapter 172 The Cold and Aloof Immortal's Darkened Daoist Partner 21
Lin Yao'er held back her tears and stubbornly looked up at Zong Yunze, saying, "Even if I was just picked up by Master out of desperation, I am still your disciple, but Master has never taught me."
"Can't you even give me justice now?"
Xiao He couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily, "Lin Yao'er, get this straight, you're just a disciple in name only. Do you expect your master to teach you step by step?"
"The resources you've been allocated, including cultivation techniques, spirit stones, rare and precious materials, were all given to you by your master. What more do you want!"
"You keep talking about seeking justice, but you watered Master's tree to death and scorched Uncle's flowers. Have you compensated me?"
Xiao He's voice grew louder and louder as he spoke, clearly showing his anger.
Yun Qing and Zong Yunze both looked at him, their expressions identically calm and composed, but their eyes held a hint of surprise.
Clearly, no one expected him to be so excited.
After all, Xiao He has always been very steady and has a good temper; he is not someone who gets angry easily.
Lin Yao'er already harbored a lot of resentment towards Xiao He, believing that he was deliberately targeting her. Now, after Xiao He said this, she was even more furious.
"I already said I didn't do it on purpose!"
"Besides, even if I'm wrong, why should you punish me? Don't you think your punishment is excessive?"
"Regarding the resources you mentioned, I only received the resources that a registered disciple should have when I was initially at Snowfall Peak. After you punished me and sent me to the outer sect, I have been receiving the outer sect disciple's share ever since."
"I also want to ask where all the resources you withheld went!"
"Isn't withholding so many resources enough to make up for the little loss I unintentionally caused?"
Yun Qing fell silent.
Lin Yao'er was actually arguing with Xiao He about the meager resources available to a nominal disciple?
In the original storyline, Lin Yao'er was portrayed as innocent, carefree, indifferent to fame and fortune, kind and generous, and would never be concerned about resources.
She often shares her resources with the menial disciples of Luoxue Peak, and even with outer disciples who are in trouble. If she happens to encounter them, she will generously help them.
If someone hesitated to accept it, she would secretly give it to them, often even precious rare and precious materials.
Even when her senior brother Xiao He advised her not to be too generous, she didn't care at all, and even said that those people needed these things more than she did.
But now it seems that the female lead isn't really as indifferent to fame and fortune, or as kind and generous as she appears!
If the situation becomes even slightly worse, the persona will instantly collapse.
Actually, it's not surprising when you think about it, since the female lead isn't particularly talented, and resources are still very important to her.
Especially since she initially received resources as a registered disciple, but now she can only receive the share of an outer disciple, her resources have suddenly shrunk so much, she must be unhappy about it.
In the original storyline, the reason she could be indifferent to fame and fortune was because she didn't need to compete for it; people would simply offer her a wealth of resources.
She is kind and generous because she has so many resources that she can't possibly use them all. She obtained those resources without putting in any effort, so she naturally doesn't feel any pain when giving them away.
She generously used the things given to her by her master, uncles, and fellow disciples to do good deeds, without actually having to give anything in return.
Her current attitude of taking it for granted that mistakes should be easily forgiven as long as they are not intentional is actually quite similar to the original storyline.
In the original story, everyone around her doted on her and didn't hold it against her at all. When she said, feeling wronged, that she didn't mean it, not only did they not care about her mistake, but they would also worry about her feeling bad and try to comfort and cheer her up.
However, the situation is different now, so her actions now seem like she's being unreasonable.
Xiao He's face darkened further, and he sneered, "You made a mistake, and you're acting all wronged? You think you've already made up for the losses you caused your master by receiving less of the resources he allocated to you? You really have the nerve to say that!"
"Do you still feel like you've been taken advantage of? After all, you didn't do it on purpose, so how can we expect someone as innocent as you to make amends? It's unacceptable to give you even a fraction less of the resources you deserve!"
Hearing his sarcastic words, Yun Qing and Zong Yunze exchanged a silent glance.
Oh no, this kid's gone crazy!
Xiao He was so angry not only because Lin Yao'er was too eccentric, but also because this eccentric was now Zong Yunze's disciple. If she caused trouble, it would inevitably involve Zong Yunze and leave a stain on his reputation.
As the leader of the righteous path, Zong Yunze is the subject of countless eyes.
Although he is respected by countless people, he is also targeted by many who want to smear him, especially demonic cultivators.
He wouldn't care if Lin Yao'er wasn't Zong Yunze's disciple.
Zong Yunze finally spoke up, saying, "I have indeed failed in my duty as your master."
Upon hearing this, Xiao He composed himself and respectfully lowered his head.
Lin Yao'er was somewhat delighted. Had her master finally realized how much she had been wronged?
Yun Qing stared intently at Zong Yunze. Was he derelict in his duty? Could it be that he realized how wrong he was to not favor the female lead and was about to repent?
You scumbag! I'm telling you, I'll beat you up!
Zong Yunze looked down at her clenched fist, reached out and squeezed it, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Why are you being so jealous? You've already formed a contract, why are you still not at ease?"
Besides, Lin Yao'er is still his disciple, so he wouldn't be so disrespectful to his elders.
Yun Qing loosened his fist. Oh right, he had sworn a solemn oath: "If I betray my conscience, may I die and my soul perish."
Lin Yao'er didn't quite understand what Zong Yunze meant by forming a contract.
Just as she was wondering, she heard Zong Yunze say, "I really don't have time to teach you. How about this, I'll transfer you to Qi Yu as a disciple and let him teach you."
It's beyond my capabilities, so I can only ask my junior brother to share the burden.
Lin Yao'er doesn't seem like a well-behaved person. He doesn't want to be disturbed often in the future, so he just hands her over to Qi Yu. He knows exactly how to punish and discipline her.
Once and for all!
After all, it was he who brought Lin Yao'er back to Luoxue Peak in the first place, and now that he has found her a good place, he can be considered to have fulfilled his duty as a master.
Lin Yao'er could hardly believe her ears. "Master, what did you say?"
Transfer her to the sect leader as a disciple?
He said he had failed in his duty. She thought he would take her seriously, seek justice for her, and teach her properly. But instead, he wanted to transfer her to someone else as a disciple.
Is this his way of making amends for his dereliction of duty?
Is she just trash that you throw away without a second thought?
Lin Yao'er was both angry and anxious, tears streaming down her face. "This disciple refuses!"
Zong Yunze said coldly, "I don't have time to teach you, and you don't want Xiao He to guide you. Finding you another master is the best solution."
"But...but this disciple does not want another master. Now that the master has returned, how could he not have time? Master only needs to take some time to guide this disciple occasionally."
Zong Yunze's expression grew increasingly cold. He glanced at Xiao He and said nothing more.
Xiao He understood and said, "Master has to accompany his mistress and keep an eye on her health. In addition, he also has direct disciples to teach, so he really can't take care of you."
Besides, I've never seen a master go out of their way to teach a disciple who is only nominally a disciple.
Generally speaking, a disciple who is registered in the sect will be overjoyed and deeply grateful if he happens to receive a single piece of guidance from his master.
Lin Yao'er, being a nominal disciple, demanded that her master teach her as if she were a direct disciple.
Oh, maybe she has even higher standards than the direct disciples. She practically expects her master to teach her step by step, and she doesn't put in any effort on her own.
Neither he nor Wen Li had ever caused their master so much worry!
Although Xiao He also hoped that Lin Yao'er would leave Luoxue Peak, he had to remind Zong Yunze:
“Master, have you forgotten? My uncle’s cultivation is about to break through. It just so happens that you returned to the sect. With you here to oversee things, he feels more at ease and has already gone into seclusion.”
When I relayed the message, did you not even listen to it?
Zong Yunze: ...