I've been reborn, who still chases the school hunk?

Chapter 176

Shen Longyuan looked up at his master, his deep eyes were filled with endless thoughts, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions, like a surging sea wave that was difficult to calm down. However, his face was calm, like a quiet lake, without any waves. After a long while, he slowly spoke, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice: "Master, I have always had a question in my mind. I followed you earlier than my junior sister, and I also inherited your legacy. Why do you prefer my junior sister?"

Elder Li's eyes fluctuated slightly, like a breeze blowing across the lake, but soon returned to calm. He said lightly: "Your junior sister is weak, her talent is not outstanding, and she has no special attributes. My achievement is probably limited. Thinking of the father-daughter relationship between her and me, I just want to secure a stable future for her." His tone revealed a helplessness and deep emotion, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

Shen Longyuan felt an indescribable pain in his heart when he heard this. He said sincerely: "Master, I am willing to swear that if I have a bite to eat in the future, I will never let my junior sister go hungry." His voice was firm and sincere, as if he was making an eternal oath.

"Brother, don't talk nonsense! That witch not only hurt me, but also drove me out of Qingyun Peak. If you marry her, I, your sister, will have no place to stand!" A sharp voice suddenly interrupted, and Li Yanmei's face was full of anger and resentment, as if Shen Longyuan was a heartless man. Her eyes flashed with jealousy and hatred, as if she wanted to devour Shen Longyuan.

Shen Longyuan just glanced at her calmly, not wanting to say anything more. His heart was filled with helplessness and exhaustion, as if he was being suffocated by an invisible force.

"Why, don't you want to become a two-star formation master?" Elder Li's voice became a little stern, as if with a hint of threat. His eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if he wanted to bind Shen Longyuan firmly under his will.

"Master, please think twice. Is it really worth giving up your future for a woman?" Shen Longyuan's voice was bitter and helpless. He looked up at Elder Li, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless sorrow and struggle.

Elder Li's face became even darker, as if a dark cloud was hanging over his heart. He stared coldly at Shen Longyuan, as if he could see through him. However, Shen Longyuan remained silent, just staring at him quietly, as if waiting for an answer.

After a while, Elder Li's tone softened a little: "I have no objection to a man having three wives and four concubines. But Mei'er must be the principal wife, and the children must be legitimate. If you agree to this condition, the two-star formation diagram can still be passed to you." There was a hint of compromise and temptation in his voice, as if giving Shen Longyuan a chance to choose.

However, Shen Longyuan was determined. How could he tolerate his beloved being his concubine? Moreover, he only had a brotherly and sisterly feeling towards Li Yanmei, and there was no love at all. He shook his head lightly to show his refusal.

"Brother, Mei'er is willing to serve you together with Tianying. If you like, you can also take in a few more concubines. Yang Yingmi has always admired you, brother, and I can help you make this happen." Li Yanmei also advised softly, with a hint of pleading and temptation in her voice, as if she was trying every means to retain Shen Longyuan.

However, Shen Longyuan's heart was cold. How could he tolerate such an arrangement? He stood up, walked to Elder Li, knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "Disciple thanks Master for your teachings! But please forgive me for not obeying your command. I only have brotherly love for my junior sister." His voice was firm and resolute, as if he was declaring an unchangeable fact.

"Brother, you actually gave up your future for that woman?" Li Yanmei was shocked and pointed at Shen Longyuan angrily. There was a hint of hysterical scream in her voice, as if she wanted to vent all her anger and jealousy.

Shen Longyuan simply replied, "I don't want to live in pain and struggle for the rest of my life." His voice was calm and firm, as if he was expressing an unshakable belief. Then, he stood up and let his master look at him with a cold gaze. His eyes revealed a fearlessness and determination, as if he was ready to face everything.

"Okay! You've grown wings! Let's go! From now on, don't mention that you are my disciple! I will also tell the world that there is no such traitor as you!" Elder Li's words were as cold as ice, and his eyes flashed with anger. There was an undisguised disappointment and anger in his voice, as if he wanted to completely wipe Shen Longyuan out of his life.

Shen Longyuan glanced at him and said nothing. His heart was filled with helplessness and bitterness, as if being torn apart by an invisible force. Then, he turned and left, leaving Elder Li with a resolute back.

"No! Senior Brother, you can't leave! You must marry me! I love you!" Li Yanmei cried and hugged Shen Longyuan, but Shen Longyuan just shook her away with a slight spiritual power. Then, he resolutely left this place full of pain and struggle. His heart was full of uncertainty and confusion about the future, but he knew that he had to persevere for the sake of his beloved and his beliefs.

Elder Li looked at Shen Longyuan's departing back, clenched his fists, and his eyes were full of hatred. If it weren't for the fact that Shen Longyuan had won the favor of the young master, he would have tortured Shen Longyuan. But now he could only act secretly, and Shen Longyuan's road to formation would probably be full of ups and downs. His heart was filled with resentment and anger towards Shen Longyuan, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction on this traitor.

Shen Longyuan rode his spirit beast away from Qingyun Peak, his heart filled with confusion and uncertainty about the future. But he knew that he had to persevere for the sake of his beloved and his beliefs. He returned to Lifeng and found that Lu Xuanxin had settled Li Xueer and others. They were all female disciples of Tianyu Commercial Bank, and their cultivation was only at the spiritual master level. Even if they entered Yaowang Valley, they could only be outer disciples. And they didn't want to join Yaowang Valley, so Shen Longyuan would naturally take care of them.

In the hall, Lu Xuanxin and Tianying were waiting quietly. Gui Jianxiao was most impatient with this kind of dull atmosphere. She circled around Shen Longyuan a few times and asked jokingly, "Did the master force you to marry that woman?" There was a hint of ridicule and curiosity in her voice, as if to break this dull atmosphere.

Shen Longyuan glared at her, then sat next to Tianying, carefully observing her expression, and said, "Shuang'er, I won't marry her." There was a hint of firmness and tenderness in his voice, as if he was making an eternal vow to Tianying.

Although Tianying was very happy in her heart, she pretended to be indifferent on the surface and said, "What does it have to do with me who you marry?" There was a hint of arrogance and duplicity in her voice, as if she was hiding her inner joy and excitement.

Shen Longyuan felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He knew that Tianying cared about him, but was just not good at expressing it. He mustered up the courage to say, "Shuang'er, my master has expelled me from the sect." There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in his voice, as if he was telling a fact that could not be changed.

"What?" All the girls in the hall exclaimed, including Li Xue'er. They all looked at Shen Longyuan in surprise, as if they couldn't believe this fact.

"Master wanted me to marry my junior sister, but I didn't want to, so I was expelled from the sect." Shen Longyuan looked at Tianying, his eyes full of grievance and helplessness. There was a trace of trembling and bitterness in his voice, as if he was telling an unspeakable pain.

Tian Ying heard this, and she felt endless pity and heartache. She was surprised, but she felt more pity and concern for Shen Longyuan. She held Shen Longyuan's hand tightly and said gently: "Longyuan, don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's face the future together." There was a hint of firmness and tenderness in her voice, as if she was giving Shen Longyuan endless strength and courage.

Shen Longyuan felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He held Tianying's hand tightly, as if he wanted to pass all his strength and courage to her. He knew that as long as Tianying was by his side, he would have the strength and courage to face everything. They smiled at each other, as if all the pain and struggle had disappeared. In the days to come, they will work together to face the storms and challenges of life.

"You also said that she is an adopted daughter, so as a disciple, can't I also be considered half a son?" Tianying's eyes flashed with determination. She couldn't help but hold Shen Longyuan's big hand, wanting to give him comfort and strength. Her hand was warm and soft, like a spring breeze, gently brushing Shen Longyuan's heart.

Shen Longyuan's mouth corners slightly raised, and that smile was like the dawn, warm and bright. He held Tianying's slender fingers tightly with his backhand and said gently: "As long as you are by my side, even if the whole world abandons me, I am not afraid." His voice was low and full of power, as if it could dispel all the haze.

"Isn't this a simple matter? Why would they choose a mediocre adopted daughter over a gifted disciple?" Lu Xuanxin's eyes turned, her face burning with curiosity and gossip. Her eyes were gleaming, like a cheetah finding its prey.

Gui Jianxiao's eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh, exclaiming: "Wow! Sister Zhi Xuanxin, you are so smart! Why didn't I think of this? I have met Elder Li several times, but I didn't pay attention at the time. Now that I hear you say it, it is really the case." Her voice was full of surprise and admiration, as if she had discovered a new continent.

When the others heard this, they also became interested and cast gossipy glances at her, which made Lu Xuanxin very happy. She pretended to be mysterious and said, "Don't you think Li Yanmei and Elder Li look a bit similar? I didn't notice it before, but now the more I think about it, the more I think they look alike." Her voice was low and full of temptation, as if she was telling a shocking secret.

"Could it be that this girl is actually the master's illegitimate daughter?" Lu Xuanxin and Gui Jianxiao smiled at each other and said this almost at the same time. Their eyes were full of gossip and curiosity, as if they had uncovered the secret of this world.

Shen Longyuan remained silent, his eyes were deep and complex, as if he was thinking about some important issue. His silence made people around him feel an invisible pressure.

"Did the master really expel you from the sect?" Tianying looked at Shen Longyuan with a worried look on her face. She didn't care much about the illegitimate daughter, but was worried about Shen Longyuan's future. Her eyes were full of concern and worry, as if she was worried about Shen Longyuan's future.

Without the guidance of his master, Shen Longyuan would probably never make any progress in his life. Unless he could find another famous teacher or encounter some adventure, but the way of formations is so difficult, how could such an opportunity be so easy to come by? Tianying's heart was filled with helplessness and regret.

"Shuang'er, don't worry! With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything." Shen Longyuan comforted her. His voice was gentle and firm, as if it could dispel all fear and anxiety. He held Tianying's hand tightly, giving her endless strength and courage.

He was thinking about the inheritance of the Array Immortal in his heart. This secret must not be told here. Although the people in front of him are trustworthy, the consequences will be disastrous if it is leaked. That hypocritical master will never tolerate him having such an inheritance. Shen Longyuan's eyes flashed with determination.

"I'm sorry, it's all because of me..." Tianying said self-reproachfully. Her eyes were full of guilt and pain, as if she felt deeply guilty for the trouble she had brought to Shen Longyuan.

"Shuang'er, this is not your fault! I am stuck in the art of formation not because of my lack of talent, but because my master deliberately concealed the true teachings and used a forged two-star formation diagram to mislead me for many years." Shen Longyuan explained. His voice was full of anger and helplessness, as if he was deeply indignant about his own experience.

"Even if you weren't here, I wouldn't have married Li Yanmei." He said firmly. His eyes were full of determination and firmness, as if he was ready to face all challenges.