The words "illicit Master and apprentice romance" immediately caused Yan'er to shiver. Her face was completely ashen as she staggered backward a few steps.
The second half of what the young woman had said, "utterly disgusting", was like a hammer blow to the pit of Yan'er's stomach. Her mind was reeling; it was as if her most secret and hidden feelings had suddenly been dramatically revealed to everyone, as though things which had confused even her were now being proclaimed loudly for everyone to hear. It made Yan'er feel as if Heaven and Earth were suddenly spinning in reverse. She even coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"You...." she said, her vision swimming as she visibly shook. She simply didn't know what to say.
In the instant that the words left the young woman's mouth, a grim expression overtook Meng Hao's face. He rose to his feet, and suddenly, incredible pressure exploded out, engulfing the young woman.
