Ye Ran was in a state of panic.
The transformation of You Luo Temple into the Apex Demon Sect was significantly influenced by his beautiful master. As one of the top masters in the vast land, the cold witch's reputation could stop a child from crying at night, and the bones under her feet could be piled up into a hill!
Moreover, You Luo Temple strictly upheld rules and regulations. Violating the prohibitions risked expulsion from the sect at the very least, and at worst, it could endanger one's life!
To make matters worse, he had violated Leng Wuyan's most taboo prohibition.
"This photo stone must have been given to Master by my junior sister!"
"You know people; you know your face; you don't know your heart; that girl actually betrayed me; what should I do now?"
Ye Ran began to brainstorm.
In the meantime, Leng Wuyan observed the boy in front of her.
His face was as white as snow, and his skin was so delicate that even women would be jealous.
Sword eyebrows and starry eyes, plump and handsome—there was no hint of gloom between his brows, only a touch of radiance.
He was tall and well-proportioned; even standing in front of him, he stood tall and straight like a spear.
This kid was extraordinarily handsome!
Even in the Xiu Immortal World, where there was no shortage of attractive individuals, Ye Ran was undoubtedly the most beautiful.
Combined with his astonishing cultivation talent, it seemed like no one could resist his confession, right?
Even Leng Wuyan felt a glimmer of joy in her heart.
So, someone liked her, and it was such an excellent boy genius!
It was a pity their roles and positions were different; otherwise...
Leng Wuyan shook her head vigorously.
"He's my apprentice; what am I thinking about?"
She steadied her mind and said indifferently, "Aren't you going to explain?"
Ye Ran's heart trembled.
Now that the stolen goods were discovered, he had no room to deny them.
The only way was to face the truth!
"Master, I have nothing to explain," Ye Ran whispered.
Leng Wuyan frowned. "What do you mean by that?"
Ye Ran said, "The image was left by me, and the words came from my mouth. The disciple has nothing to explain."
Leng Wuyan snorted coldly, "The sect prohibits sexual relations between men and women; you are aware of this. And you, as the Holy Son, the future heir to the head of the sect, actually take the lead in breaking the precepts; do you really think that I dare not punish you?"
Her tone was ice-cold.
Ye Ran shook his head and said, "Master, when this disciple recorded this video, he had already anticipated the consequences."
Leng Wuyan was taken aback. "Since you knew the consequences, why did you dare?"
Ye Ran took a step forward and said with burning eyes, "Because even the sect commandment can't stop the disciple's sincerity!"
For a moment, it seemed that the wind and snow had stopped.
He was gambling.
No matter how ruthless Leng Wuyan was, she was still a woman at heart.
He pretended to be an infatuated boy and was willing to be punished to be with his junior sister. As long as he could soften the other party's heart, he would have a chance at life!
Leng Wuyan's delicate body trembled; she never thought that he would have such courage!
How dared he say such a thing in front of her?
Really, really too presumptuous!
"I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said today, and you should also forget about this feeling. It is impossible for me to agree," Leng Wuyan stated calmly.
Ye Ran heaved a sigh of relief.
If she didn't agree, so be it; it was better than losing his life.
Twenty-four hours had not yet passed, and he still had a chance to complete the task.
He was just about to leave when Leng Wuyan said, "It seems that your cultivation has stagnated because of this. You are punished for going to the cold cave to face the wall and contemplate your mistakes. Come out in a month."
This was not a punishment for Ye Ran; it was just that she didn't know how to face him.
"The cold cave?"
Ye Ran frowned.
Trouble!
It was a natural cave on Xuanling Mountain, which condensed the coldest spiritual qi in the entire mountain range. If a mortal entered it, they would be frozen into a popsicle just by breathing.
Only those above the Gold Core stage, continuously running the You Luo Temple Cultivation method, could withstand the cold inside.
If it were the Holy Son before, this punishment would be nothing at all.
But it was different now.
Ye Ran's cultivation base had been sealed!
If he couldn't run his mind, he would undoubtedly be frozen to death if he went in.
Even if he survived by luck, the mission time limit had already passed, and the last chance was gone.
"No, I must not enter the Cold Cave!"
Ye Ran had made up his mind.
He strode forward, and his high-pitched voice pierced through the wind and snow: "Master, forgive me for not obeying your orders!"
"Um?"
Leng Wuyan looked cold. "According to the laws of this sect, those who violate this prohibition shall be abolished and expelled from the sect!"
"This seat thinks that you are a first-time offender and have a bright future, so I am lenient. You can't even accept this punishment."
"No!" Ye Ran said loudly, "Since the master has spoken, let alone a month of confinement, even five or ten years, the disciple dares not have the slightest complaint!"
Leng Wuyan asked suspiciously, "Then why do you say you can't obey?"
"What I can't obey is your order to make me forget this feeling. This is the only thing I can't do!"
"The person I like is the most beautiful existence in the world, and it has already occupied my whole heart."
"You want me to forget this relationship; aren't you just asking me to dig out my own heart?"
"So, please forgive me for being difficult to obey!"
Ye Ran's voice trembled, and his emotion was sincere.
Leng Wuyan: "!!!"