He didn’t imagine that Zi Qin cared about the student so much that he would use such a powerful secret witchcraft. Making the Time Hourgla.s.s not only consumed a lot of his spiritual powers, but could also put his life in danger. After hearing the narrative of Bai Yao though, the Elder was shocked by the teacher and student’s risky movements, and he was happy that they finally succeeded. “Child, your spiritual power is top in Mt. Wushan. Taking some time to practice, your witchcraft will be a great achievement.” The Elder was a little excited, since he thought Bai Yao was a born talent for witchcraft. “From today on, you are a witch of Mt. Wushan.” He announced this with a steady voice. Bai Yao was also excited when she heard the t.i.tle “Witch”, and her hands trembled at this moment. In this life, she had become a witch. She raised her chin, and her steady sight touched the Elder. She spoke to him, saying, “Elder, I won’t disappoint you. I will practice the witchcraft carefully.” The Elder felt her humble att.i.tude and strong will. He was so gratified. The Elder spread the news of Bai Yao’s success, praising her, saying that, “Zi Qin’s Student Bai Yao, with strong spiritual power, was t.i.tled a Witch.” In only one day, all of Mt. Wushan received this information, that Bai Yao was so powerful that the Elder himself had appointed her a Witch. On Mt. Wushan, everyone was talking about this news. Some of the pract.i.tioners admired that Bai Yao had a good teacher, but most of them were jealous about her good luck. Bai Yao had a good rest that night. She planned to practice the next day. But someone didn’t want her to do that. “Look, that one in white is the legendary fox spirit.” “Yes, she seduced her teacher, Zi Qin. She even slept in his embrace.” “What deep scheming.” ... On the road, people were talking using similar, humiliating words about her. Though Bai Yao didn’t know who had made these rumors, she didn’t care about them. Her eyes were quiet, and her face non-expressive, as if she didn’t hear them. Zi Qin was still wearing the mask, but under that cover, his lips closed tightly. He took a cold look at all the people around, as if he wanted to kill them with his sharp eyes. Even Bai Yao felt his killing air. Bai Yao knew that Zi Qin never cared about other people’s words and that he was irritated because those people were humiliating her. Bai Yao was moved by his att.i.tude. What good luck that she had such a wonderful teacher. Zi Qin’s spiritual strength became colder, and Bai Yao took his sleeve slightly. “Teacher, those people are not worthy of your anger. I am fine.” She gave him a comforting smile, trying to let him know, I don’t care about this gossips. Bai Yao’s bright smile made his rage vanish. He nodded to her. They went through all the rumors, always moving toward their goal. When meeting each others eyes, they found mutual understanding. The wind was blowing their long hair and their clothes were flying together. A shadow of purple and another of white. What a beautiful match. By that time, a girl in red appeared. When she saw their gazes at each other with deep affection, she was so angry that her face turned red. This was the granddaughter of the Elder, named Shui Linger. She raised a long whip and tried to hit Bai Yao. Bai Yao escaped from that whip by quickly leaning to another side, and then she got hold of the whip. On the two ends of the whip, Shui Linger and Bai Yao engaged in a fight with their inner spiritual powers. All the students of their clan came near to watch them. Zi Qin didn’t give her a hand. Bai Yao’s spiritual power was stronger than Shui Linger. As Zi Qin guessed, Shui Linger lost in a short time. Though she was envious about Zi Qin and Bai Yao’s relationship, she was so bitter that she lived with Zi Qin every day, she still kept the reason that she couldn’t let her feelings become evident. She took a deep breath and inquired, “Bai Yao, someone said you once lay in your teacher Zi Qin’s embrace. How do you explain this?” Hearing this, ZI Qin’s eyes turned deep. The day Bai Yao had fainted, there must have been someone else there. However, Bai Yao was thinking that the teacher had really taken hold of her that day, and this was quite normal. When Shui Linger found her untouched, she became even angrier. “Bai Yao, we Mt. Wushan Clan have a rule that the disciples should not fall in love with each other. But you tried to seduce your teacher? What’s your excuse?” Bai Yao sneered and replied, “You want to frame me, you have your words.” She said this as if this was not an issue to her at all. Zi Qin now opened his mouth to say, “Those are rumors." However, he warned Shui Linger, saying, “Shui Linger, you are the granddaughter of the Elder, so I forgive your intentions of hurting my student. If you dare to try again, I won’t forgive you.” Shui Linger was so hurt that she wasn"t prepared that he would threat her in this way without thinking of their relationship or her feelings. Bai Yao, are you so good? The grandpa praised you as a born talent witch, and Zi Qin used his heart to protect you. Am I worse than you? No . . . the t.i.tle “Witch” is mine, so is Zi Qin. Shui Linger didn’t care about the rules of the clan; she was the granddaughter of the Mt. Wushan Elder, and she would be the pride of the entire Mt. Wushan. She deserved the best and nothing could stop her. Shui Linger stared at Bai Yao with a hasher att.i.tude. Bai Yao was so familiar with this kind of look. It was similar to Bai Yu’s envious look toward her. However, she never feared this kind of look anymore. Her heart was numb. The soft and tender Bai Yao had died, and the current Bai Yao was as strong as a huge stone. Only in this way could she survive. Seeing Bai Yao was so untouched, however, Zi Qin explained for her that Shui Linger hated her more. Shui Linger took a look at the people around them, and she kept on criticizing. “Rumors? It was I myself who saw her laying on your chest, holding you tightly, triying to seduce you. Zi Qin, you can’t shield her because she is your student. The rule of our clan is clear.” Shui Linger tried to remind Zi Qin that the rule was the rule, and that he couldn’t be together with Bai Yao. Shui Linger didn’t mention the details of that day, because she wouldn’t. She would not accept Zi Qin’s att.i.tude toward Bai Yao on that day, either. That day, she felt that she hadn’t seen Zi Qin for some time and she wanted to visit him and talk to him. However, when she entered his yard with a joyful, hoping heart, she saw Bai Yao laying on his chest, asleep, and Zi Qin didn’t push her away. Instead, he hugged her and took her to his own room.