Sorry but I only accept female disciples!

Zhang Yuan glanced at Long Yue who was lying on the floor unconscious and glanced at Xue Hua "Hua... come here and pick Yue."

"Yes, Master..."

Without hesitation, Xue Hua hurriedly approached her as she crouched beside Long Yue and carefully lifted her, cradling her like a princess in her arms.

Long Yue's head rested against Xue Hua's shoulder, her expression is peaceful despite the intensity of the earlier struggle.

With a soft sigh, Zhang Yuan patted Ming Yuelin's head and at this time, Jin Wei quickly landed on the open terrace from the air.

"What happened here? I heard screaming... while we were in the training ground."

Looking at the blood splattered on the floor, her pupils shrank in shock, and hurriedly looked at Zhang Yuan "Senior Yuan... what happened?"

Long Xian panicked that Jin Wei would know about the situation and nervously clutched his fist.

Zhang Yuan's expression softened into a faint smile as he casually waved a hand in the air. "Nothing serious, Wei," he said, his voice smooth and calm.

"It's just Yue. She vomited blood, and she'll need some further treatment now. That's all."

Jin Wei blinked, trying to process the explanation and her brow furrowed, her gaze shifting to the bloodstains on the floor.

'That much blood... was it all from her vomiting?' she wondered silently, her eyes narrowing with skepticism.

Something about the scene didn't sit right with her, but she trusted Zhang Yuan.

With a slight nod, Jin Wei accepted his explanation, though her worry remained etched on her face. "Oh... I see..."

She glanced around once more, her eyes briefly meeting Xue Hua's, who was still holding Long Yue.

A sense of unease lingered in her chest, but she pushed it aside. "If that's the case, then I'll leave you to handle it. But if you need anything, just call me. I'll head back to the training grounds."

With a nod, Zhang Yuan replied "Yeah..."

Just as she vanished, heavy footsteps echoed down the hallway leading to the terrace, the King, Tian Ling also rushed there first and saw teh blood on teh floor.

"What.. happened..."

Long Xian looked at him and ordered "Bring the maids to clean this place..."

"Y-Yes, Your Highness..."

....

Zhang Yuan, Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua are inside Long Xue's room, as Xue Hua carefully placed Long Yue's unconscious form on the bed, her delicate hands trembling slightly as she made sure Long Yue was comfortable.

Ming Yuelin walked to Xue Hua and hugged her "Junior Sister.."

Startled by the sudden hug, Xue Hua blinked her eyes as she hugged her bak "Senior Sister..."

"Sorry.. I smacked you in your face..."

Hearing this, Xue Hua shook her head "No problem... Senior Sister, I knew you were angry and disoriented seeing Master's state.."

Zhang Yuan's eyes softened seeing them getting along and a little later, they pulled back from the warmth of the hug.

Xue Hua turned her gaze to Zhang Yuan, her voice more serious now. "But... Master, what should we do about her?" she asked, glancing at the unconscious Long Yue.

"I fear this won't be the last time something like this happens. She might go berserk again because of her bloodlust..."

With a nod, Zhang Yuan replied "Malefic Horde demons can control their blood lust after a certain age and training... but since she is half demon, she has no control over it."

"Every time, she needs to consume some human flesh to calm her state..."

Hearing this, Ming Yuelin turned to look at Zhang Yuan "No, Master... just like now.. we can punch her face and make her unconscious."

Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly "If we did that, she might get berserk every day and her mental state would collapse without human flesh."

Ming Yuelin's gaze narrowed upon hearing this and muttered "Then you have to give her... human flesh?"

Zhang Yuan gave a faint nod and sat on the chair beside the bed.

Not willing to accept it, Ming Yuelin strode to him and sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck with determination in her eyes. "Then let her eat my flesh,"

Zhang Yuan's eyes widened slightly in surprise, but he soon shook his head with a soft chuckle. "No, Yuelin. How could I ever allow my disciple to suffer like that? Besides, you know I can heal instantly, so it wouldn't be necessary for you to take on that pain."

Ming Yuelin cupped his face in her hands, forcing him to meet her gaze. "And how can I let my Master suffer in my place?"

Zhang Yuan smiled dryly "Don't worry about me.. I can instantly heal and it won't hurt me."

But Ming Yuelin wasn't convinced.

She buried her face into the crook of his neck, pressing soft kisses against his skin. "No..." she murmured between kisses, "I can't let you suffer... I can't..."

Meanwhile, Xue Hua, who had been leaning against the wall, remained silent, her gaze flicking between her Senior Sister and their Master.

A bit later, Long Xian entered the room and hurried to his daughter's side "Yue'er..."

Kneeling beside her bed, his eyes trembled in panic "Is it... the bloodlust of royal demons?" Long Xian's voice cracked as he glanced up at Zhang Yuan, seeking answers, even though he already knew what was wrong.

Zhang Yuan, still patting Ming Yuelin's back as she rested on his lap, gave a simple nod. "Yes... it is. She was overtaken by the bloodlust."

Before anything more could be said, a low groan echoed from the bed. "Urgg..." Long Yue stirred, her hand weakly clutching the sheets as her eyes fluttered open.

Her face was pale, and a deep ache seemed to spread across her body.

"Yue'er..."

Long Yue slowly pulled herself up, sitting on the bed as she clutched her temples in pain.

Memories of what had just happened began flooding back to her, and with them came a wave of nausea.

"Haargh!" Her stomach churned violently as the grotesque recollections of her berserk state overwhelmed her.

The taste of human flesh, the memory of Ming Yuelin's fist connecting with her face... it all came rushing back.

"Urghhh!" Long Yue's face contorted in disgust as she grabbed her throat, fighting the urge to throw up.

She remembered the taste of blood, the sickening hunger that had driven her to act like a wild animal.

Zhang Yuan stood up from the chair "Yue..."

Huh?

Hearing his voice, Long Yue turned her head slowly, her eyes wide with guilt and horror as she saw him.

Her heart sank as she saw him standing there, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes. "M-Master Yuan..." she stammered, her voice shaking with remorse. "Forgive me... that time... I..."

Zhang Yuan smiled gently "I understand... it's because of your blood lust."

Long Yue's shoulders trembled as she bowed her head, still clutching her temples in pain.

Long Xian knelt beside his daughter's bed, his eyes filled with deep worry.

He had seen how much his daughter was suffering and the weight of her condition was pressing heavily on his heart.

Glancing back toward Zhang Yuan, who stood a short distance away, his voice was filled with desperation as he asked, "Is there any way to cure this, Master Yuan?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head "Yue should control this herself... I can help her increase her mental strength, so the bloodlust won't take over her completely."

Hearing this, Long Xian let out a sigh and glanced at Ming Yuelin and then at Xue Hua...

What could he do to help his daughter? How could he ensure that she didn't fall deeper into her bloodlust, consumed by her demonic heritage?

He didn't have the strength or knowledge to help her, but he knew that Zhang Yuan did.

The man standing before him, who had already gone above and beyond, was the only one who could guide Long Yue on this difficult path.

But... Zhang Yuan didn't owe them anything. Why would he stay and devote himself to helping a stranger's daughter?

As he was kneeling near the bed, he turned his face and glimpsed at Zhang Yuan "Master Yuan... please accept my daughter as your disciple."

Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua were dumbfounded as it came out of nowhere.

Long Xian knew that Zhang Yuan is kind enough to help his daughter till now, but no man in this world would offer help for free.

But... Long Xian doesn't have anything to give to Zhang Yuan for him to stay here for months and treat his daughter and her blood lust.

Soon, he will leave...

Why would he be willing to stay at a place for months and treat a random woman when he gets nothing in return.

He has seen how he cares for his disciples and they too trust him wholeheartedly...

So he has no way but to tie a relationship with him in some way.

if he accepted her as his disciple, then he would be obliged to treat her as she become his responsibility.

He knew that he was selfish, but in this state, he had no other options.

Zhang Yuan frowned slightly at the unexpected request and Long Yue who was sitting on the bed was surprised "Father?"

Long Xian glanced at his daughter and asked "Yue'er... if you became his disciple, I am sure he can teach you well.. and help you control your blood lust."

He pressed his palms together, bowing deeply to Zhang Yuan. "I know this request is sudden, and I know that I'm asking a great deal from you, but please..."

His voice wavered slightly as he continued, "Please take Yue as your disciple. You've already shown such kindness to her... I know she would be in good hands with you. You're the only one I can trust with my daughter's future."

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