33 Remember this insul

Standing in front of Yi Lan, was none other than Yi Lan's master, Chun Jie.

Yi Lan blinked, surprised to see her master at the black market. "Old ha- I mean, Master?"

"You brat! If you were going to the black market, why not take your master along? Now look here, you were dirtied by some garbage." Chun Jie said flicking Yi Lan's forehead. Yi Lan stayed silent, rubbing her forehead.

Wang Ying shouted, "Who the hell did you call garbage, you-!?"

Wang Wei hastily shut his sister's mouth. He had already recognised this woman. One of the powerhouses of the White Leopard Kingdom, The Flute Player- Chun Jie. Wang Wei feared that if Wang Ying insulted her, their whole family would cease to exist.

Chun Jie gave a cool look to Wang Ying, who glared indignantly at her. "You call my disciple a beggar, so why can't I call you garbage? Flaunt your money, but in front of me, the money is just a pile of useless metal. Insulting my disciple, is the same as insulting me. "

She yanked Yi Lan and walked away, but not before saying, "I'll remember this insult, members of the Wang family."

Wang Wei's legs trembled and gave out as he collapsed to the ground in despair. Wang Ying, now free from his hand, spoke "Brother! Why did you stop me from hitting that b*tch?! We could have-"

*Crack*

Wang Ying touched her red cheek in shock. Her brother.... Had slapped her. Her brother, who had always taken care of her, spoiled her, had just slapped her...

Tears flowed from her eyes and she cried out in anger "Why Brother?"

Wang Wei just laughed in despair. "It's over."

"What's over?"

"Wang family is over!" He laughed again, tears streaming down his face.

Wang Ying shook violently before falling to jer knees, eyes wide. "What do you mean Brother?"

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have spoiled you. Is this karma? I regret it.." Wang Wei shook his head.

Wang Ying finally understood. She apologised over and over again, bawling her eyes out, but what was done couldn't be changed.

Wang Wei kept repeating "I regret it."

Wang Ying was filled with hatred. Hatred for the young man she had met. If it hadn't been for him, she would never have been in such a position. 'I'll make her pay.' She thought firmly.

It's a pity she would never be able to do so. The Wang family went bankrupt and Wang Ying was sold as a slave to a merchant, who was no less than a lecher. Wang Wei was distraught, but he couldn't do anything for her. He barely earned his food by the labour he did.

That was when he realised the importance of money.

.....

Meanwhile, Yi Lan was staring at Chun Jie.

"What's wrong brat?" She asked as she took a seat across her. They had stopped at a shop to have some food.

After fidgeting for a while, Yi Lan spoke "Thank you."

Chun Jie raised her brow, before flicking her forehead again "Silly girl, there's no need to be thankful. It's my duty as your master."

Warmth filled Yi Lan's heart and she spread her lips into a smile, stunning Chun Jie.

'This girl.... Her smile is too beautiful. And yet, she wears those unattractive clothes.' Chun Jie shook her head.

"Then thank you, Master." Yi Lan said sincerely.

Chun Jie sat up straight at her words. This was the first time Yi Lan had called her master while actually acknowledging her as one.

"Alright. That's enough." She coughed, embarrassed because she almost teared up. "Tell me, what do you want to eat? I'll treat you. "

Yi Lan's eyes sparkled. She picked up the menu and ticked a few dishes.

Chun Jie was pleased, at least her disciple knew how much money mattered. Yi Lan was such a sweet girl.

"Waiter, I want everything on the menu except the ticked dishes." Lan pointed out.

"..." Never mind, she's devil's incarnate.

"Brat, do you plan to rob me? You can't possibly eat all this, can you?" Chun Jie grumbled. She had never seen Yi Lan eat before.

"What are you talking about master? Of course I can't eat them all." Yi Lan blinked.

Chun Jie gave a pleased smile.

"I'll take one or two dishes back home." Yi Lan said, smacking her lips as she imagined eating the delicious food.

"..." Did she just get an animal as a disciple? How can a normal human eat so much? Chun Jie was confounded. If she wastes any food, Chun Jie decided to punish her.

The food arrived quickly and Chun Jie ate two to three dishes, whereas Yi Lan.....

On finishing, Chun Jie looked up to see Yi Lan rubbing her stomach satisfied. And all the plates in front of her were.... Empty??!?!

(╯ಠ益ಠ)╯︵ ┻━┻

Chun Jie was shocked!

"Ah, Master, Can you buy me few more dishes? I finished all and forgot to save some." Yi Lan said sticking her tongue out.

"....." You still want more??!

Chun Jie gave up. She just gestured the waiter to get Yi Lan what she wanted.

By the time the bill came up, Chun Jie's money bag was empty. She stared at it sorrowfully, ignoring the silly smirk on Yi Lan's face.

"Master, you never told me how the cultivator's power is measured." Yi Lan asked, reminded of Yoru. Her eyes glowed slightly as she remembered his handsome face, stunning smile, his mesmerising eyes and pink lips-

*Bam*

Yi Lan walks into a tree and her nose aches as it had hit the tree. She rubbed it, thinking 'What's wrong with me? Why am I thinking about his appearance? Looks like my female conscience still hurts.'

Chun Jie looks back and smiles when she sees Yi Lan run into a tree. 'Hah! This is what you get for spending all your master's money! This is what I call-'

*Splotch*

Chun Jie stepped on a pile of poop.

'-karma.'

Seeing this, Yi Lan snorted but became quiet when she saw Chun Jie's furious gaze. "I'll go change my clothing. You wait here." Chun Jie said, shivering in disgust.

Yi Lan nodded, her face back to normal.

Only, when Chun Jie left, she started roaming around too. The place where her Master had brought her was a village, which wasn't huge, but was spacious enough to fit around 200 houses.

Somehow, Yi Lan ended up in a lonely area. She sighed, but walked around, trying to find her way back. Just then, she heard some voices.

Curious, she looked and saw a drunk man holding a girl of seven years by her hand. The man said swaying, "Hey little girl. You're pretty. Mind accompanying this handsome man?"

The little girl made a disgusted face.

Yi Lan sighed internally. Looks like she would have to save the girl. She was no saint, but she couldn't bear to see a little girl lose her innocence.

But when she went to beat the man up, the little girl's hands shone and the man fell to the ground with a groan.

"Disgusting!" She said loudly, dusting her hand.

"....." Eh? Even this little girl was more powerful than me?

Yi Lan's confidence went down a level or so.

The little girl turned around and saw Yi Lan staring at her. "What? You want to touch my cute body too? There's now way I'll let you!" She shouted at her, before flipping her hair proudly.

"...." 'I never said anything.'

Soon,a man's shout filled the area "Mistress! Where are you? Please come back! Mistress! Mistress!"

The little girl panicked and stuck to the wall. "You cannot see me,you cannot see me. I'm invisible."

"..... I can clearly see you." Yi Lan said.

"Mistress! There you are!" A man in his thirties came running towards the little girl. "Master was so worried. Mistress, you can't run off like that again!"

He gave Yi Lan a glance and asked,"Who's this?"

The little girl stayed silent before her face lit up and she jumped on Yi Lan saying "He's my lover! I plan to marry only him and no one else!"

'.... How come I didn't know I had a lover??!' Yi Lan rubbed her forehead.