The Lazy Life Of Raine

Immortal (16)

In that one year, Raine integrated herself with the disciples and elders of Asuman Temple.  Her charming ways soon won over all of them as they treated her with respect. Everyone saw Ayla as their precious younger sister that needed to be protected at all times.  

Ayla was thoughtful, giving, and was a great listener.  She also helped those that needed help and asked for nothing in return.  Her pure and giving heart was something that everyone in Asuman Temple cherished.  

To be considered a disciple of Asuman, a new student would have to go through purification.  In the first 100 days, they have to read and recite Asuman Temple’s Rules and Teachings. Another 100 days would be spent in complete silence, forbidden to speak or make any noise.  Students are supposed to confront their past, their demons, their happiness and grievances. Alone with their thoughts, they are only then able to spend the last 100 days letting go of past attachments and vanity.  

After that, the last 65 days are spent on testing one’s mind, body and spirit.  If a new student fails, they have to walk 888 steps down the mountain and try again in another 3 years.  If a new student succeeds all the tests, then they are inducted as a Disciple of Asuman Temple. Should an Elder find a new Disciple complementary to their teaching ways, then the new Disciple will become a Direct Disciple.  If no Elder picks a new Disciple, then they become an Inner Disciple without guidance. Those without guidance, will have a harder time to ascend to the heavens.

A peaceful year passed and Ayla turned into an adult.  Evren’s sticky hands couldn’t stop touching her in the past year and Evren kept a close eye on Ayla as well.  Evren knew everything that Ayla did and said, Raine once asked her Scam System if Lui Wei had his own system to record everything that happened to Ayla.  

The black and white cat rolled it’s eyes at Raine’s question and ran away to go back to work.  With Raine’s starving succubus, Scam System had to work overtime to help feed it.

As the year drew to a close, Naz came back to Asman Temple with a nice tan.  She immediately kowtowed to Evren and begged for forgiveness. Evren quickly stood up and helped Naz stand up.  

“What is there to forgive, when you already know what you have done wrong.  Your punishment has already been completed and you have come back to Ausman Temple a changed person.”  Evren said as she looked at Naz. “Congratulations Junior Disciple Sister Naz. You are one step closer to enlightenment.”  

“Thank you High Master Monk Evren.  I will now go into a closed door training for the next two years.  I will once leave your side again and cannot properly look after Young Ayla.  I will leave her well being in your capable hands.” Naz quickly bowed and left without looking back.  

She didn’t want to risk seeing Bai Yu on her way to her closed door training.  In the year of exploring the outside world, Naz had realized that there was something wrong with Bai Yu.  It wasn’t like Naz’s character to speak up for someone she does not know, let alone speak comfortably towards a stranger.  Naz is a shy and timid person, it usually took her 2 to 3 years before she felt she could speak to someone comfortably.

Not wanting to risk Ayla’s safety, she wrote to Evren about her thoughts, warning Evren to keep a better eye on Ayla.  Fearing that Bai Yu would one day hurt Ayla.

Now that she is back, the only way that Naz could help protect Ayla is to become even more enlightened and with her new strength, she could be Ayla’s shield and keep her word to her Master.  

Ayla swung on the swing under the peach blossom trees as the petals falls down.  The gentle scene caused Evren to stare at Ayla from the window of her study. Ayla had grown up in the last year.  Her body slimed into curves, her breast grew bigger than Evren’s hand could hold. She also grew taller, as now Ayla stood close to Evren’s eyes.  

Every night, for the past year Evren helped bathe Ayla, dry her, and helped her dress, before tucking her into bed.  Evren knew Ayla’s body like the back of her hand and her emotions and yearning for Ayla could no longer be held back.  

Evren’s eyes kept following Ayla as she swung back and forth with all the carefreeness that Evren could only wish she could feel.  But seeing how happy and carefree Ayla is, made Evren want to protect her even more.

Evren looked over at her desk and saw the 100 copies of the Asuman Temple’s Rules and Teachings as well as a report on Bai Yu’s year of purification.  She had done well for herself, becoming fast friends to the new students as well as being able to attract the attention of Elder Sila.

Now as the direct disciple of Elder Sila, Bai Yu’s status in Asuman Temple has been elevated to one with respect.  Elder Sila had no disciples for the past 20 years, but to suddenly pick one would make others think that either Bai Yu was lucky, or that Bai Yu threatened Elder Sila to pick her as a disciple.  Whichever way it is, Disciple Nuray would not be happy about it.

Evren could see the downfall of Elder Sila and Disciple Nuray's relationship due to Disciple Bai Yu.  Feeling a headache coming on, Evren laid down on the side couch, by the window and closed her eyes.  Not long after, soft footsteps walk close to her study and opens the doors quietly.

The soft footsteps walks up to Evren and knees beside her.  Evren could feel cool hands touch her temples as they massage it.  The headache that had quickly come to her, left just as quickly as the cool, soft hands worked their magic over her.  

Without even opening her eyes, she knew that it was Ayla who came into her study and was massaging her headache away.  In the year living together, Evren had memorized the sound of Ayla’s light steps, her sweet scent, and her soft body. It was only with Ayla that Evren could relax and be herself with.  

Suddenly Evren felt Ayla’s soft lips quickly touch her lips.  Before Evren could kiss Ayla back, Ayla had already pulled back and smiled sweetly at Evren’s wide and surprised eyes.

“The charming princess has kissed the sleeping beauty awake.”  Ayla said sweetly as she smiled with a hint of mischievousness.  “Now that the sleeping beauty is awake, she has to get back to work and stop procrastinating.”    

Evren quickly closed her eyes and “fell back asleep.”  

“Still don’t want to wake up?”  Ayla asked as she looked over at her shameless soulmate.  Knowing full well as Evren wanted more kisses, Ayla gave in and kissed Evren fully.