Song Xiaodong, knowing exactly what Lu Yaobing meant, lightly tapped her on the head and said, "Little girl, stop daydreaming all day. Focus on your practice. I'm relying on you to carry on my legacy."

Seeing that Song Xiaodong wasn't angry or scolding her, Lu Yaobing grew bolder, wrapping her arms around his arm and affectionately said, "Master, why don't you tell me what you've been up to this past month? I'm really curious."

Song Xiaodong tried to pull his arm away, but Lu Yaobing held on even tighter. He shook his head and let her hold him as he began to recount the events of the past month.

Lu Yaobing was left wide-eyed and speechless. Once Song Xiaodong finished, she excitedly exclaimed, "Master, that sounds like an extraordinary adventure! I'm really fascinated by it. Will you go again in the future? Could you take me along next time?"

Song Xiaodong happily replied, "Of course you can. Reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles, the more experiences you have, the faster you'll learn."

"Master, you're amazing!" With that, Lu Yaobing leaned over and gave Song Xiaodong a peck on the cheek.

This wasn't the first or second time that Lu Yaobing had shown such affection to Song Xiaodong, and usually, he would not react.

But this time, Song Xiaodong suddenly turned his head and gave her a peck on the cheek in return.

"Huh?" Lu Yaobing was stunned, looking at Song Xiaodong with wide eyes.

Song Xiaodong kissed Lu Yaobing because of the emotions built up over the past month.

After spending more than a month away from family, returning home filled him with excitement and joy, akin to the saying 'absence makes the heart grow fonder.'

He inadvertently brought this sentiment to Lu Yaobing, responding instinctively to her actions.

Seeing Lu Yaobing's expression, Song Xiaodong felt greatly embarrassed, realizing he'd been too spontaneous, clearly causing Lu Yaobing to overthink.

"Master…" Lu Yaobing softly called out, then leaned her head on Song Xiaodong's shoulder.

Looking down, Song Xiaodong could see Lu Yaobing's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and he awkwardly cleared his throat, saying, "Yaobing, it's been over a month since I've seen you, so I… uh…"

Song Xiaodong wanted to explain but couldn't find the right words to justify himself, leaving him even more embarrassed.

Lu Yaobing lifted her head, watching Song Xiaodong, and suddenly burst into laughter, "Master, has being together with the other masters made you bring those feelings to me when you see me?"

"Yes, yes, exactly." Song Xiaodong had to admit that Lu Yaobing's words hit the nail on the head.

"I'm your disciple, Master. If I didn't know what you were thinking, how could I be a good disciple?" Lu Yaobing blinked confidently and teased, "Don't worry, I won't tell the masters about your little kiss."

Seeing Lu Yaobing like this, Song Xiaodong felt at ease and laughed, "You're even threatening me now?"

Lu Yaobing chuckled, shaking Song Xiaodong's arm, "How is this threatening you? I'm just being considerate for your sake, Master. How am I doing as your disciple?"

"You're doing well, very satisfactory, now let's go grab some food before your lessons."

"Great! I want a feast."

"No problem!"

Song Xiaodong took Lu Yaobing out for a sumptuous lobster feast. Spending one or two thousand on a meal seemed insignificant to Lu Yaobing. She didn't feel guilty about spending Song Xiaodong's money because she considered herself lucky to have a wealthy master.

"Master, can I go back to Ming River with you tonight?" Lu Yaobing asked.

"I'm not going back tonight. I still have things to do here. Tomorrow morning, I'm heading straight to Suhang City. Master Xuanxuan and Master Yingying are participating in a talent show, and I want to support them."

Lu Yaobing's eyes lit up, "Then how about I go with you tomorrow? I still have some questions I'd like to ask you tonight."

"Sure, you can tag along tomorrow."

"You're the best, Master." Lu Yaobing giggled joyfully.

In the afternoon, when Song Xiaodong came to teach, the students were exceedingly enthusiastic. With his respected status and genuine ability to teach them valuable skills, their acupuncture level had noticeably improved over the past six months.

After lessons, Song Xiaodong attended a gathering, an activity he couldn't avoid.

When he returned to the hotel, Lu Yaobing, in a bathrobe, greeted him saying, "Master, you're back."

Seeing the books on the table, Song Xiaodong smiled, "You're quite diligent."

Lu Yaobing proudly tilted her chin up, "Of course, I've got to study hard. I wouldn't want to embarrass you, Master."

Song Xiaodong ruffled her still-damp hair, "Keep studying. I'm going to take a shower."

"At your command." Lu Yaobing turned back to her books.

Song Xiaodong, with a chuckle on his face, thought to himself, what master wouldn't be pleased with such a disciple?

After taking a shower and drying himself off, Song Xiaodong hesitated but put on a bathrobe, of course wearing briefs underneath.

"Done studying?" Song Xiaodong looked at Lu Yaobing, who had closed her books.

"Yes, I've finished. The schoolwork is easy for me now. Some of the things in the books are impractical, unlike the useful things you teach me. If it weren't for the diploma, I wouldn't even bother with them," Lu Yaobing said.

"But it's still important to learn. Those systematic things are something I can't teach you. Once you learn them, it'll be easier to grasp what I teach as well."

"Yes, I'm keeping up." Lu Yaobing took Song Xiaodong's arm and pulled him to sit on the couch.

Afterward, Lu Yaobing earnestly asked questions about True Qi, and Song Xiaodong patiently answered them. Some things not only needed verbal explanation but also required assisting Lu Yaobing in practicing True Qi.

Once they finished discussing, it was past midnight. Song Xiaodong said, "Alright, it's late. You can ask me anything else over the next couple of days. Let's get some sleep now."

"Okay." Lu Yaobing obliged and headed toward the bedroom, then turned back at the door, "Master, can I sleep with you tonight?"

"What do you mean sleep together? There are two beds here." It was a large suite with beds in both rooms.

Lu Yaobing blinked, "Master, I miss you. Don't worry, I'll be a good disciple and won't do anything inappropriate."

"Well…" Song Xiaodong was about to refuse sternly.

Lu Yaobing had already snuggled up to his arm, "We've shared a bed before. I just like being close to you, Master. It helps me sleep better. You're not thinking anything inappropriate about me, are you?"

Song Xiaodong widened his eyes, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Hehe, just what I thought. If you aren't having any inappropriate thoughts, why are you worried about me sleeping beside you? Come on, Master, please…" Lu Yaobing pleaded softly, shaking Song Xiaodong's arm.

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