Chapter 149: The Thigh-hugging Technique Passed Down from Master to Disciple

A cordon was set up outside the dormitory building.

Some people were killed, some went crazy, there were several explosions, rubble and smoke filled the corridors, and the police who arrived after receiving the alarm call stepped into the building shrouded in darkness with cautious steps.

What they didn’t know was that the incident had already been resolved in advance.

……

Cen Dongsheng was sitting in a pavilion near the artificial lake in the distance. Song Yutang was holding the railing and looking into the distance. The familiar dormitory building now looked like the buildings in the war-torn area. A faint smoke and dust could be seen in the night.

It’s a bit far from the collapsed level, but it’s almost indistinguishable from a dangerous building.

She couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. The dead face of senior Li Huishan was deeply imprinted in her mind, flashing back before her eyes from time to time.

Rather than feeling sad for a stranger classmate, she felt more like a person who mourns the death of another, perhaps because the man’s death was too tragic, even to the point of being funny.

“Are you familiar with that person named Li Huishan?”

A boy of the same age asked calmly from behind.

“No, I didn’t know him before.”

Song Yutang turned around and saw him looking at her with sharp eyes.

As a young beauty with a good appearance and figure, the thing she lacked the most in her life was “the gaze of others”, whether it was from the same sex or the opposite sex, whether it was a sneaky look or a fair look, no matter what kind of emotion it contained, jealousy or lust——

But the other person’s eyes were indeed different. It was an exploration as if he wanted to peel off his whole body and see the skeleton inside. He would occasionally give her a gentle smile, but his eyes seemed to be looking at another person separated by a long distance in time and space.

“So, the reason you’re feeling so lost right now is just because you saw someone actually die for the first time?”

Song Yutang nodded silently.

“Well, you have to get used to it.”

The young man’s tone was not serious, but his words were cold and without warmth. He was not reminding her how cruel the world was, but telling her that this was how the world should be.

Now that you have stepped into it, there is no turning back – she listened to the night breeze from the lake whispering in her ears, and for a moment she was in a trance, and her hands holding the iron railing unconsciously clenched.

……

Cen Dongsheng observed the changes in her expression and suddenly felt somewhat familiar, recalling the past.

When was the first time I came into contact with ghosts? The specific scene of the experience has become blurred in the memory of a lifetime, like an old photo soaked in water.

He was even more miserable at that time. Disaster struck without any warning. He was not lucky enough to meet a kind curse master to protect him. He could only hide or run, just like ordinary people in horror movies. He was powerless to do anything about what was happening around him and fell into deep despair about the future.

The young man reflected in the mirror at that time looked lifeless, with sunken eye sockets, dark circles under his eyes, untidy beard, and he was struggling to survive in a daze.

He was not as lucky as Song Yutang, who was able to discover the hidden power in his body.

It was not until the Governing Bureau took action to restore stability and order in Tianhai City that he was able to return to the city. Afterwards, he participated in the Curse Master Qualification Test with others, obtained a mediocre result, and joined the front line of the Governing Bureau… This back and forth took more than a year.

“Don’t think I’m cruel.”

He said.

“No, of course not.”

Song Yutang clenched her hands and placed them on her chest. She had made up her mind that no one would remain indifferent when seeing that death. She never wanted to fall into that state, and she was also afraid that her family and important friends would be attacked by evil spirits.

In order to change her powerless situation, she has only one choice, which is to officially become a curse master and then improve her own strength.

And above all, the most important thing is——

“Student Cen, I want to…take you as my teacher.”

She wanted to hold tightly to the thigh in front of her.

……

The night wind blew the girl’s ponytail behind her, swaying it gently.

Song Yutang placed his hands on his chest, his expression serious and sincere, with hope and pleading in his pupils.

This girl is not very good at hiding her thoughts. It can be said that Cen Dongsheng saw through her mental journey.

Although I had guessed her choice a long time ago, the fact that she made the decision so quickly was also due to the situation.

Cen Dongsheng smiled, the initiative was indeed in his hands… because he was different from the other party, he was not in a hurry at all.

In his eyes, Song Yutang was actually luckier than most people. The Grade A Life-Banned Technique alone would allow her to grow into an elite among the curse-bane masters; what’s more, she had met him now.

It’s really true that people have different fates.

After two months, his perspective has changed dramatically. Cen Dongsheng felt deeply moved. He never expected that one day he would become a big shot in the eyes of others.

“…Student Cen?”

When he didn’t answer immediately, her expression became visibly uneasy.

“Song Yutang, you will soon be able to become independent.”

He said.

“Yes, really…?”

“Of course, you have the talent. All you need is hard work and practice. I won’t show any mercy.”

Song Yutang’s eyes lit up, and she naturally understood the meaning of this sentence.

He never gave a direct answer, and his relaxed attitude completely attracted her mind. The ups and downs of his movements made the girl’s heart pound.

“So, you agreed?”

she asked cautiously.

“Do you still call me classmate?”

“I see……”

Song Yutang took a deep breath and read out the name –

“Master.”

“Hey.”

Cen Dongsheng nodded in agreement.

Surprisingly, it feels quite fulfilling.

Being the younger brother of the Philosopher King, being the older brother of the Equality King, and now being the teacher of the cover girl of the Forbidden Teachers Association…

Different identities bring different feelings.

However, judging from the other person’s expression, he was obviously still not used to the address and felt embarrassed about the relationship between them.

The result of all this is that he is deliberately guiding the other party and letting people of the opposite sex of the same age to be his apprentice. It seems a bit strange when you think about it carefully, but this is the optimal solution that Cen Dongsheng got.

The current situation is that the two are not equal in strength; the goal is for him to guide her to grow into an independent curse-binding master, and she to become his helper.

He needs to grasp the precise scale in the relationship, making her willing to listen to him while maintaining close contact. At the same time, it is not a simple relationship between superiors and subordinates, but rather a combination of interest exchange and emotional connection.

After much thought, only a master-disciple relationship can satisfy.

“Um…does it require some kind of apprenticeship ceremony?”

Song Yutang asked again.

She has been searching for information on this topic these past two days, as a way of preparing herself mentally.

According to traditional rules, one must first worship the ancestors and the patron saint; second, perform the ceremony of paying homage to the master, usually the master and his wife sit in the seats of honor, the apprentice kowtows three times, and then kneels to present a letter of admission; third, the master gives a speech, talking about things to pay attention to in the future life of the master and apprentice, and sets rules… Generally, there will be such a process.

The name was already strange, and it would definitely become even stranger if it was really used. But Song Yutang had already made up her mind, and in order to hold on to her thighs, she had long since stopped thinking about this.

“Besides, I don’t care about this sense of ceremony.”

Cen Dongsheng waved his hand nonchalantly. Song Yutang covered her mouth with her hands and breathed a sigh of relief.

“But I still want to say something in advance.” “Yes, please go ahead.”

“You sit down first.”

Song Yutang dusted off the stone bench, sat down in front of Cen Dongsheng, placed his hands neatly on his knees, and sat upright.

The master and the disciple looked at each other. They were obviously sitting at the same height, but at this moment, Song Yutang felt that he was suddenly shorter than the man opposite him.

Rules, names, titles…

She suddenly understood a little. These things were valued because their existence meant a change in relationships, not just words.

Just like adding the word “teacher” after a person’s name will inexplicably make people feel that he or she is worthy of respect. Ever since she called out the title “Master”, she really felt awe in her heart.

Song Yutang listened silently to what his master said to him:

“I only ask one thing of you, and that is to be obedient.”

“……Yes.”

The girl whispered.

“No matter how hard it is, I am willing…”

“Hardship? Not really.”

Cen Dongsheng shook his head.

“But you will go to dangerous places and fight dangerous ghosts. This is the main way for a curse master to grow.”

Ghosts… that female-faced snake? When she thought about the day when she would have to rush up and fight that scary thing, she couldn’t say she wasn’t afraid, but she still nodded to her master to show her attitude.

“Of course, I won’t let you face opponents you can’t handle. But as long as I let you go, you can’t be a coward.”

Cen Dongsheng’s test is not over yet.

The reason he asked her to be his disciple was that he felt that she had a good character as an ordinary person before she awakened her power; but whether she could maintain her good character after becoming a curse-master with power was another matter. This would have to be revealed through their interactions and battles in the future.

“I…I understand…”

“I can reveal the first topic to you first.”

Cen Dongsheng crossed his hands and placed them on the table. He looked at the girl in front of him who was lowering her head and looked quite well-behaved and obedient, and his tone became stern.

He felt the same as Song Yutang: a change in title means a change in identity, and a change in identity means a change in mentality.

“There is someone behind the incident in your dormitory. The one who thought of using a mask to spread the curse is most likely a sorcerer.”

“Warlock…?”

“Yes, those curse masters who have fallen into the devil’s way and used their own power to do evil things, their threats and damages are no less than those of ghosts, and may even be more than that.”

Not only ghosts, but also humans who possess supernatural powers… Song Yutang’s heart became heavier, but at the moment she could do nothing but nod.

——The opponent is a curse master like them, Cen Dongsheng… Will Master win?
“Take this matter as your test.”

“… Yeah, I understand…”

“You can accept it.”

“I have been targeted. He is an enemy that I will have to face sooner or later.”

“That’s right, it’s good that you have this awareness.”

Cen Dongsheng clapped his hands in a decisive manner.

“Okay, you can go back now.”

“Eh?”

Song Yutang’s eyes widened as he did not expect the order to expel him to come so suddenly.

“Then… Master…”

She hesitated and looked a little embarrassed.

“Is this the end? Haven’t I become a curse-forbidden master yet?”

“It takes a lot of energy to get started. Don’t you feel tired? We will meet again tomorrow.”

“I’m not tired. I want to try it now… or do you have any other requests?”

Song Yutang couldn’t wait to feel the solid feeling of having power, and the “yin-yang eyes” alone could not satisfy her. Today’s experience made her realize that the feeling of being able to watch but not be able to do anything was more depressing than not being able to see.

“…”

Cen Dongsheng looked around.

Under the night sky, the soft willow branches flutter like the hair of a young girl, like a mirror-like lake embedded in the quiet green shade, and the breeze stirs up layers of waves.

“This place is quite suitable for meditation and practice.”

he commented.

This artificial lake is a major attraction of Tianhai University. The environment is well maintained. It is said that in spring, you can still see wild ducks floating on the water here.

“Then, can I…”

Faced with the girl’s plea, Cen Dongsheng shook his head.

“–no.”

He had a smiling face, but his words were merciless.

“Master has his own life. Be obedient and go back.”

*
Song Yutang, who was sent back home by Cen Dongsheng, tossed and turned in bed and spent a sleepless night.

But that’s not something he would consider.

……

When he returned home, An Zhizhen and Yi Qingyan were waiting for him, and the three of them enjoyed dinner together.

After dinner, Cen Dongsheng explained to Sister Zhizhen the general situation of the events that took place at Tianhai University, but judging from her expression, she didn’t seem to care too much.

This matter was indeed not worth her attention. Only when the possible mastermind was mentioned did An Zhizhen take the initiative to speak.

“A sorcerer? It seems that there are many secrets hidden among the people.”

“Yes.”

“It’s time to dig them all out.”

Cen Dongsheng was a little surprised.

“Dig it out?”

“That’s right. All the secrets have been passed down from ancient times to the present day, or have only just begun…”

The woman’s tone was calm, but what she said was extraordinary.

“There are too many mysteries hidden in this vast land. If we don’t clear them out, these secrets will be threats and time bombs. Once they are cleared out, they will be wealth and resources in our hands.”

Cen Dongsheng thought, so that’s it, it’s time…

It was earlier than in the previous life. But considering Sister Zhizhen’s pace during this period, it was reasonable.

With the support of the government and several large-scale curse-master organizations, it traveled to hundreds of cities and tens of thousands of towns, with the goal of sorting out the general situation of the entire population affected by the revival of spiritual energy. The final result was that a large number of haunted houses were cleaned up and marked, and countless secrets and curse-master talents were discovered.

From then on, the Super Working Committee will transform from a secret organization to a semi-public organization. Its structure will become more and more perfect, and its branches will quickly spread across the country. At the same time, it will also lay the foundation for the establishment of the Chinese Forbidden Teachers Association.

——It is just as the saying goes, “When there is movement, wind and thunder arise, and when there is peace, the world is at peace.” This majestic and powerful work came from the hand of the elder sister in front of us.

(End of this chapter)