My Junior Still Hasn't Killed Me

17.1

Chapter 17.1: Expulsion

Translated by Rikko of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Addis, WagahaiFujoshi

After being briefly stunned, Zhong Yan didn't even have the time to care about Gu XuanYan holding his hand as he asked with uncertainty, "Wait, does that mean... you are coming with me?"

Before Gu XuanYan could answer, the Sect Leader hollered, flames of his fury roaring strong, "XuanYan, do you not remember how the sect treated you during your years of training here? Are you trying to walk out on the sect right after gaining some achievements?"

Gu XuanYan lifted his head towards the Sect Leader. Unexpectedly, he let out a chuckle after a while of silence, "Of course I remember how the sect treated me."

Despite saying so, his tone was void of gratitude, nor did he retract his pressure.

A jolt coursed through Zhong Yan upon hearing that. Afraid Gu XuanYan would settle both old and new scores right there and then once the desire to murder started welling up in him, he urged, "Let's go then."

He headed towards his quarters while tugging Gu XuanYan along, paying no mind the need to bow or any other etiquettes.

Only then did Gu XuanYan draw his pressure back in and followed obediently behind Zhong Yan.

Raging with anger, the sect leader exploded towards the backs of the two, "Fine! If you two set foot down the mountains today, no longer are you two Green Summit's disciples, nor do you two have the right to return to Green Summit!"

Zhong Yan took a subconscious glance at Gu XuanYan, whose sight remained straight ahead. Noticing Zhong Yan's eyes on him, Gu XuanYan directed a comforting smile at Zhong Yan.

Calmness fell upon Zhong Yan in an instant. He turned his head back to the front and walked straight ahead. Truth be told, after a few rounds of circling his room, Zhong Yan realised there wasn't much to be packed; only a few fragments of silver money and a sword.

Although his wound stopped bleeding, quite a bit of blood had stained his robes, prompting him to change his clothes.

Gu XuanYan was waiting by the door for Zhong Yan to finish packing. Once he saw Zhong Yan stepping out, he spoke gently, "Senior Brother, let's go."

By the time they got out of their quarters, a crowd of disciples had already gathered by the roadside. Hesitation clouded over their face as they saw the two nearing them. After a moment of faltering, one of them finally started, "Senior Gu, are you seriously going to leave?"

The question opened the floodgates of the crowd's emotions. As urgency surged through every one of them, they began to clamor instantly.

"Senior Gu, perhaps Sect Leader was just speaking in a fit of rage. How would he have the heart to let you go?"

"Senior Gu, what will happen to Green Summit if you leave?"

Some of the female disciples had tears welling up their eyes, "Senior Gu, We don't want you to leave."

A disciple older than Gu XuanYan coaxed with well-meaning advice, "Junior Gu, just wait for a bit and apologise to the Sect Leader. Perhaps the Sect Leader will soften his heart and let you and your... erm...your..." The disciple glanced at Zhong Yan. After a while of stammering, he still couldn't get the word 'Dao partner' out of his mouth, so he switched up his words instead, "...let you and Senior Qin stay."

In contrast to the crowd's outburst, Gu XuanYan gave a calm and firm answer, "The dice has been cast; I thank all of you." Still, his tone was much better than when he faced the Sect Leader.