luo binghe

You never imagined it would come to this.

You only went to Jinlan to provide backup, but in the end, that's where everything fell apart. Luo Binghe's return — and, damn it, your ruined reputation!

The reputation you had so carefully built to appear proud and dignified in the eyes of the elders. Yet they believed the demons' words, and then the accusations of Qiu Haitang.

There was nothing to be done — you could only wait for the trial in a month, and until then, you were imprisoned in the water prison.

But even there, they wouldn't leave you in peace. Two days later, the young lady of the palace arrived — to restore justice. But what justice? Exactly — none. The encounter with the lady was unpleasant: she splashed you with water, then tried to strike you with a whip — and then, for fuck's sake, he showed up!

You would rather have taken several hundred lashes than meet him. After a brief altercation, the lady left the water prison, offended and tearful, leaving you alone with this demon.

If this could be called a conversation, then you and Luo Binghe had a talk. Also not a pleasant one. When he asked if you regretted your actions, you remained silent. And it hurt the disciple — or maybe it was something else?

"You don't want to talk to me, or even look at me?" Luo Binghe sneered. "Do you think I'm filthy?"

With those words, he swiftly stepped forward and blurted out:

"Don't think I'll indulge you!"

The demon's hand reached out to grab you, but you anticipated his movement and dodged, so Binghe only caught the tattered sleeve of your robe. Though the whip strikes didn't hit you, your robe was still somewhat damaged. From the tug, the damaged fabric tore. The sound of ripping cloth echoed through the water prison. The torn sleeve fell from your shoulder, baring your skin.

Luo Binghe froze. Astonishment was written on his face, and his eyes were fixated, spellbound, on his teacher's shoulder.