Qi Xiao tightly grasped the corner of Lin Ziran’s clothes, staring at him with his dark eyes, as if he was afraid that if he blinked or let go, this person would disappear again.

Over the past year, he has been alone here without any relatives. Even the servants don’t pay much attention to him. As for his ShiShu, Lan Junhe… he always looks cold and seems too lazy to even look at him except when he assigns him homework…

Only every night…

Someone came quietly, worried that he was cold, hungry, or injured.

There were several times when he almost woke up, but each time, he was just a little bit away and fell asleep again. When he woke up, the man had already left…

However, even if he has never seen him once… when he wakes up, he can see the wounds being smeared with wound medicine. He can feel the blood on his face being wiped clean. He can see the food and various things around him… he can imagine someone’s attentiveness, consideration, and tenderness.

If it weren’t for this person, Qi Xiao would have doubted many times that he would not be able to survive.

He might not be able to wait for the day of revenge and die here like this…

He really, really wanted to see this person.

But during this time, he realized that the other party might not want to be discovered, so tonight, he deliberately pretended to be deep asleep, lowering the other party’s guard, and only reached out and grabbed the other party’s clothes when the other party was about to leave.

Then, he finally saw the person he had been thinking about.

The man was wearing a green robe and a black mask. Although he still couldn’t see his face, at least in his mind, he had a clear image of him, instead of not knowing whether he was a man or a woman, old or young.

Little Qi Xiao’s eyes were filled with curiosity, gratitude, and uneasiness…

He was afraid that the other party would be angry about his abrupt behavior.

But, he really wants to see him…

Qi Xiao spoke cautiously: “Who are you, and why are you helping me?”

Lin Ziran looked at the child who was pulling at the corner of his clothes. His big, black, bright eyes were full of curiosity and uneasiness. He seemed to be afraid that his behavior would make him angry…

Lin Ziran sighed.

Although this little guy was a bit scheming today, how could he be angry over such a thing?

Anyone who encounters such a thing would be curious, right? Qi Xiao would think so much and be afraid of making him unhappy, which is rare for a child.

Besides, if it was discovered, then discovered! Fortunately, he learned from his experience and was very careful this time. He didn’t relax and dress up every time he came. It turns out that details determine success or failure!

If he had been lazy, he would have been exposed today!

Lin Ziran’s eyes were gentle, and he soothed him in a hoarse voice: “Let go, I won’t leave.”

Qi Xiao was startled and withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted, with a blush on his little face: “So, sorry… I…”

Lin Ziran was afraid that he would be embarrassed, so he smiled and said: “It’s okay.”

Qi Xiao stared at him blankly, and seeing that he was always gentle, he slowly relaxed and was no longer so nervous.

Lin Ziran said slowly: “I can’t tell you who I am, but I came to take care of you for a reason. Your mother, Lan Yan, once did me a favor and saved my life. I coincidentally learned that you came here, so I wanted to repay you a little…”

Qi Xiao blinked his eyes. He did not doubt the answer at all. Instead, he felt as if he had suddenly realized something.

Yes, otherwise, why would this person be nice to him? Since he came here, he has experienced the ups and downs of life, and he knows that there is no love or hate in this world without reason…

But even so, Qi Xiao didn’t think that the other party was right to treat him well, nor did he feel that he owed him anything, because he had been here for so long, and this was the only person who treated him well!

If this person didn’t come, didn’t treat him well, didn’t say these words… he won’t know anything.

But he still came.

This was the first time Qi Xiao met someone who treated him well after his parents passed away. It made him feel that the world was not completely dark, nor without hope. The existence of this person made him want to get close to him and rely on him…

Let him know that there are still people who care about him…

The other party was unwilling to reveal his identity, so Qi Xiao tactfully stopped asking questions. He smiled shyly, looked at Lin Ziran nervously, and said: “Then I can call you Qingyi Shushu, is that ok?”

(*Qingyi= Green robe, Shushu=Uncle)

Lin Ziran said: “Okay.”

This was originally another identity of Lan Junhe, so he deliberately wore this green robe. It seems that the plot has been progressing smoothly so far!

There was no deviation from the plot, which made Lin Ziran happy.

Qi Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was reluctant to let this person leave, he knew that he couldn’t be ignorant and make things difficult for him. After thinking for a while, he looked at him with hope and said: “Qingyi Shushu, will you come tomorrow?”

Lin Ziran looked at the child’s expectant eyes and was almost melted by his cuteness. He was so needed! He suddenly felt a great sense of accomplishment. How could he not come? Raising a child was his only joy in this world!

Lin Ziran nodded.

Qi Xiao was relieved and said obediently: “Qingyi Shushu, go ahead and be careful on the road.”

Lin Ziran said: “Okay.”

He touched the child’s head, then turned and left, feeling very happy. Now that he had been discovered, it would be natural for him to appear and accompany him in the future!

………………

After Lin Ziran returned, he found the classics he had prepared long ago. Qi Xiao had laid the foundation for a year and could now start practicing.

Although he feels sorry for the child, it is impossible to slow down the learning progress. This is the top priority!

At this time, the evil and ruthless homeroom teacher Lan Junhe needs to appear!

The next day, Lin Ziran got up before dawn.

As soon as he went out, he saw Little Qi Xiao waiting outside.

During this period, Qi Xiao developed the habit of getting up early. He has never made him wait for him again. No matter what he asks him to do, he never complains or gets tired. He gives his 100 percent to complete the task. He is the kind of obedient and hardworking student that the teacher likes the most.

Lin Ziran changed into black clothes and took off his mask, and he was the stern and cold Lan Junhe again.

He glanced at Qi Xiao and said calmly: “From today on, you will start practicing the Heaven-Controlling Skill.”

This technique is a technique passed down by the lineage of the Lord of Youlan Realm. You Chi, Lan Yan, and Lan Junhe all practice this technique. You Chi allowed Qi Xiao to practice this technique at the beginning, seemingly showing his appreciation and favor for him, but Lin Ziran knew You Chi’s real purpose. After he took over another body, he needed a body that was easy to use, so he let Qi Xiao practice the same technique as him…

Qi Xiao looked at the cold man, took the book, lowered his eyes, and responded respectfully.

At the beginning, he still had some extravagant hopes and tried hard to please Lan Junhe, thinking that Lan Junhe might be cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and that he didn’t really dislike him that much… After all, Lan Junhe was his mother’s ShiDi, and he took him in. Although he was very cold to him, he didn’t drive him out after all, so he thought that maybe he would get better after getting to know him, and maybe ShiShu just had this kind of personality…

But later on, he gradually gave up his extravagant hopes.

Because no matter how hard he worked, no matter how hard he tried to please him, this person never looked at him, never smiled at him, and never said a word of concern…

The other person really doesn’t like him…

But he doesn’t blame him. After all, the other person gave him a meal, a place to stay, and a chance for revenge…

As for other fantasies, he should have let them go long ago, knowing that the only person he can rely on is himself.

No, there is also Qingyi Shushu now…

When Qi Xiao thought of this, his heart warmed up, and he felt that no matter how hard or difficult it was, it didn’t seem that hard to endure.

Lin Ziran threw down the book and said coldly: “Go.”

He watched Qi Xiao leave coldly and immediately went back to the house to change clothes!

In fact, he was also very impatient to play Lan Junhe. He had to keep a straight face and expressionless every time. He could not do what he wanted in front of Qi Xiao. This identity was not as useful as this fake one!

Lin Ziran followed quietly and saw Qi Xiao standing alone in the back hill, holding a book and reading it seriously with a frown on his face, looking like a little adult.

Qi Xiao watched carefully, gesturing as he watched, but he didn’t know what was wrong, and fell to the ground with a plop, but he quickly got up and gritted his teeth to continue.

After struggling for nearly an hour, he still couldn’t figure it out, and he couldn’t help feeling a little frustrated.

Qi Xiao couldn’t remember how many times he had fallen. He looked up blankly and saw a green robe falling in front of him. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he said in surprise: “Qingyi Shushu.”

Qingyi Shushu never showed up during the day before, so Qi Xiao never thought he would come.

Lin Ziran took the book on the ground next to him. He had given it to the child and had memorized it by heart in order to teach him. But he still pretended to take a look and said to Qi Xiao: “It should be like this…”

Then he demonstrated it to Qi Xiao himself.

Qi Xiao watched carefully. He was very smart, but he lacked someone to guide him. With Lin Ziran’s guidance, he quickly mastered the trick.

It is more pleasant to teach such smart and serious students~

Qi Xiao quickly got the hang of it.

Lin Ziran simply sat on the ground leaning against a big tree, watching the child practice martial arts leisurely. This was a good way to kill time.

He did this, assigning tasks to Qi Xiao in the identity of Lan Junhe every morning, and then immediately changed into the identity of Qingyi to accompany Qi Xiao in his practice, guiding him from time to time, preparing food for him, and occasionally accompanying him to relax. After all, the mental health of teenagers is also very important, especially for poor kids like Qi Xiao, who lost both his parents, who need special attention.

Seeing the child grow up healthily and vigorously, Lin Ziran feels a special sense of accomplishment.

Almost a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Ziran came over again that day, and looking at Qi Xiao, who had grown into a young man, he was filled with emotion.

He still remembers that when this child first came, he was still a soft and fair child, not even as tall as his waist… Now he has grown a lot taller, at the age of fourteen, he is already as tall as his shoulders, his face is no longer round and chubby, but has the sharpness of a beautiful boy, and gradually has the shadow of his mother…

Lan Yan was a cold and beautiful lady.

Although Lin Ziran only took a glance at her head, her appearance was definitely unforgettable…

Qi Xiao inherited Lan Yan’s facial features and also had some of his father’s handsomeness. Although handsome, he was not feminine. He was a fierce and eye-catching beauty.

Now that he has grown up, although he is not as soft and cute as he was when he was a child, but having watched him grow up, he is still a child in Lin Ziran’s eyes.

Because he possessed spiritual bones, Qi Xiao cultivated very quickly and soon cultivated the Heaven-Controlling Skill to the third level.

At least this talent is better than Lan Junhe and Lan Yan.

Lin Ziran came slowly today, squinting his eyes and watching the beautiful boy in front of him from afar as he performed against the wind, and the fallen leaves fluttered down. The scene was truly indescribably beautiful…

Qi Xiao suddenly turned around upon hearing the sound, picked up a branch, and attacked him. Lin Ziran smiled knowingly, waved his sleeves to dodge, fought with him for a few moves with his bare hands, and then hit him in the chest with a palm! It stopped less than an inch away from him.

During this period, he often played with Qi Xiao like this. Although this kid was not as good as him for the time being, he made rapid progress and could draw inferences from one example every time.

Although Qi Xiao lost, he was not discouraged. He put down his hand and bowed, then smiled happily at Lin Ziran and said: “Qingyi Shushu, how do you think I am doing recently?”

Lin Ziran was very pleased: “Very good.”

Qi Xiao was very happy to hear this. His beautiful eyes were full of excitement, as if he was very happy to get affirmation. He said: “Then I will continue to practice!”

Lin Ziran nodded and watched Qi Xiao practice.

Suddenly, Qi Xiao felt dizzy and fell to the ground while practicing. Lin Ziran’s face changed drastically. He hurried forward to help him up, holding Qi Xiao’s wrist, and frowned tightly.

He pondered for a moment, unbuttoned Qi Xiao’s clothes, and saw a small bulge at the position of his heart. It moved for a moment, then quickly disappeared. He couldn’t help but show worry.

This is the soul Gu left by You Chi.

This soul Gu usually stays dormant, but as Qi Xiao’s cultivation level increases, it will devour some of his blood and essence every once in a while.

Lin Ziran has encountered this situation twice.

Lin Ziran was very worried. He had to find a way to draw out the soul Gu. Otherwise, when it fully grew up and Qi Xiao was eighteen years old, You Chi would take over his body. Then Qi Xiao would be in danger.

After a while, Qi Xiao woke up. He frowned and asked in confusion: “What happened to me just now?”

Lin Ziran said calmly: “You practiced too fast, and your blood circulation was blocked for a while, so you fainted. It’s not serious, just take a good rest.”

Qi Xiao has always believed in Lin Ziran’s words.

Lin Ziran stood up and said: “I have something else to do. I’ll come see you tomorrow.”

He left here and sighed.

【Lin Ziran: System, can’t you just tell me the method of transferring soul Gu? 】

【System: This is an important prop for the plot, and the player needs to find it by himself. If I tell you directly, how can you explain that Lan Junhe, who shouldn’t know it, suddenly knows how to transfer soul Gu? Do you think this is scientific? 】

【Lin Ziran:……】

Ahem, actually, he didn’t want to be lazy, but the method of refining and controlling this soul Gu was top secret. If he wanted to know how to transfer it, he had to take the risk and go to You Chi’s place again!

When Lin Ziran thought of that creepy place, he really didn’t want to go there!

So he has been putting it off until now, but putting it off any longer is not an option. It seems he has to go this time.

Lin Ziran sighed.

He changed into Lan Junhe’s clothes and went out again.

After a long time, Lin Ziran once again stepped into You Chi’s residence and walked on the misty path.

You Chi has been in seclusion for many years. If he was careful, he could avoid him. Lin Ziran walked lightly and quickly. With his strong physical strength and sharp hearing, he had a smooth journey. When he passed the main house, there was no movement at all…

Lin Ziran took a deep breath and hurried to the back.

After searching several rooms, he finally found You Chi’s study because, according to the script, this thing was hidden in the mechanism of the study.

Lin Ziran went straight to the destination, quickly opened the mechanism on the wall, and found an old bamboo slip.

He opened it and saw, what the hell. The font was crooked, and he couldn’t recognize a single word!

【Lin Ziran asked anxiously: System, is this it? 】

【System: Yes. 】

【Lin Ziran: I’ve come to look for it. Is it okay for you to write it down for me? 】

【System: No problem. 】

Lin Ziran heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Fortunately, there were script prompts and a system. Otherwise, he would never be able to find this thing, and even if he did find it, he wouldn’t be able to understand it!

He waited for the system to record the contents of the bamboo slip, then carefully restored it, and quietly slipped away from here…

When he passed by the main house again, he suddenly heard a deep and hoarse voice coming from inside: “Jun He?”

The voice came from inside the house, but it clearly fell into his ears. Lin Ziran’s scalp suddenly tingled. His eyes rolled, and he immediately replied: “It’s me.”

It was quiet inside.

Lin Ziran calmed himself down and pushed the door open. He had a calm expression and bowed respectfully, saying: “Shiye.”

A low, hoarse voice came from behind the gauze curtain: “What do you want?”

Lin Ziran said: “It’s about Qi Xiao. He has now cultivated to the third level of the Heaven-Controlling Skill. Jun He came to report to Shiye.”

A few seconds later, a hoarse laugh came from behind the gauze curtain: “I am always confident in your work as a teacher.” He paused, then said slowly: “Come here.”

Lin Ziran took a step forward and stopped just one step away from the gauze curtain, his whole body tense, his eyebrows lowered, and his eyes drooping.

The gauze curtain moved slightly, and a hand stretched out from inside, gently lifting his chin.

The skin of that hand was as rough as dry tree bark, and when it touched his skin, it felt like a cold and sharp blade gently cutting through it…

For some reason, Lin Ziran felt a tremor in his heart and dared not move.

He was forced to look up.

You Chi stared at the man in front of him.

Skin as white as jade, narrow eyes, cold temperament, black hair like ink… The man lowered his eyes and said nothing, his expression was respectful, and he had an attitude of absolute obedience, but he knew that this was just his disguise…

This person has never truly accepted his fate.

He watched him grow up with his own eyes, watched him stand out from those children, such an excellent and beautiful child, he was his favorite child, he could be cruel and ruthless, but also kind-hearted, he had a heart that would never yield and yearned for freedom…

I know you want to leave.

But how could I let you leave?

I want you to kill the one you love with your own hands, then come back to me and continue to submit to me…

Always remember, you can’t resist me.

“When I die, you will be the master of this place…” You Chi smiled in a low voice, his eyes dim, staring at Lin Ziran without blinking, and the fingers pinching his chin suddenly exerted force.

Lin Ziran’s face turned pale, and he subconsciously looked up.

Then, he met a pair of heart-pounding eyes.

He heard You Chi’s laughter, coming softly.

“You, feel like killing me?”