Everblade City was a buzz of activity. As the afternoon wore away, it was clear to all that more and more people emerged from their residences and crowded the streets. There were all kinds of people, with many different backgrounds. They came from all across the subcontinent. The one and only constant was that they were all sword cultivators.
Chen Wentian and his disciples continued their shopping spree. After the sword shop, they visited a book store, a blacksmith shop, and even a pet store. People in the streets gave them a wide berth, not wanting to mess with an immortal.
But it was difficult to avoid the stares as his disciples stood out like freshly blossomed flowers. Compared to the commoners, they were far above the mean, each one carrying their own unique charm. Their beauty had only improved with the superb environment of the sect, with a nourishing diet, with the best medicinal supplements. Their smiles were glowing and their laughter was captivating.
Of course, all of this was exactly what Chen Wentian didn't want out in public. He loathed each and every male, young or old, that gawked at his women. He would stare daggers at them, forcing them to look away like frightened chickens. But as soon as he turned away, they would go right back to staring and daydreaming about fruits of heaven that they would never be able to obtain.
It was intolerable!
How dare they look at his women?
"Master, is something the matter?" Li Yuechan said as she caught up beside him, distracting him only momentarily.
Chen Wentian glanced at her, at her flawless and stunning visage, and then back at the astounded expressions all around them in the crowds. A burst of inspiration came to him and he waved his hand in front of her, producing a thin layer of warm blue flame that hid the bottom half of her face below her eyes.
Instantly, many sounds of discontent reached his ears. A smug smile graced his lips. This was much better.
Li Yuechan snorted, "Master… Here I was, thinking there was some kind of important matter."
"It is important!" He insisted. He grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze, "Men can have wild imaginations. I didn't want them thinking bad thoughts about you."
She smiled, "So then, what about you, are you thinking bad thoughts about me?"
"How can I not when you are so close to me?" He replied sincerely.
Something had changed in him after returning from the Martial Brilliance Continent. He felt closer to Li Yuechan than he had ever felt before. He could also feel that her demeanor around him had changed as well. She was much more playful, intimate, and honest. This made her even more irresistible.
Li Yuechan smiled, trying but failing to hide her blushing cheeks. As they continued walking side by side, she managed to grab hold of his arm and leaned into him. Although her fellow sisters were with them and they were out in public, she forgot about everything else for the moment and simply enjoyed the closeness of a man and woman strolling the streets together.
Behind Chen Wentian and Li Yuechan, the other disciples were somewhat enjoying the show.
"Psst, look." Xu Lanyi whispered to Song Wushuang, nudging her, "They've been holding hands for the past half hour. Pay up!"
Song Wushang reluctantly pulled out a small nugget of red spiritual crystal and handed it over. Xu Lanyi swiped the crystal away quickly and smiled widely.
"Do you want to bet if they'll still be at it after another half hour?"
Song Wushung snorted, "What's the point of that? How about we bet on who will be brave enough to charge into the fray and grab master's other arm. Who will have big enough guts to jump in there with elder sister? Xue'er? Yue'er?"
The twins shook their heads vigorously.
"Hehehe, Sister Wushuang is so mean!" Su Xue said, "How can I ruin Sister Yuechan's good fortune?"
"That's right. Sister Yuechan's good fortune is also our good fortune!" Su Yue added.
"You two..." Xu Lanyi shook her head.
Even though said this, she also didn't dare to do anything. She didn't want to compete with her elder sister even though she also wanted Chen Wentian to treat her like that. It was frustrating, feeling both happy and left out at the same time.
Song Wushuang and the twins were no different. Deep down, they all sought Chen Wentian's affection and attention. But they knew that it was impossible for one of them to monopolize their master. They all had to share.
Behind the ice sisters, Zhou Ziyun watched and listened keenly. After a moment of awkward silence between them, she decided that they needed a little help. She walked up beside Xu Lanyi and hugged her arm.
"Wha… Oh! Senior sister!" Xu Lanyi said.
Seeing the smirk on Zhou Ziyun's face, Xu Lanyi felt something was amiss.
"What's up?"
Zhou Ziyun tugged her arm, "Come on."
Against Xu Lanyi's protests, Zhou Ziyun pulled her to the front.
"Huh?" Chen Wentian asked.
Zhou Ziyun didn't say anything to him. She simply grabbed his left arm and slipped Xu Lanyi's arm into his.
"There! One beauty in each arm. Much better!" She said and then scampered away.
"What?" Chen Wentian asked again, still confused.
Li Yuechan chuckled, "Do you not like it? Lanyi seems to be enjoying it very much."
Xu Lanyi blushed furiously and stammered something unintelligible.
Chen Wentian finally understood and laughed. It was natural for women to feel jealous in such situations. He couldn't favor one disciple over the others for too long, especially in front of all of them so blatantly.
"Hmm? Perhaps, I should give the others a chance too!" He said and let go of Li Yuechan.
He found Song Wushuang behind them and pulled her to his side. With a stunned Song Wushuang on one side and a glowing Xu Lanyi on the other, he walked away quickly, leaving behind a pouting Li Yuechan and a chorus of laughter.
"Master…" Song Wushuang said in a small voice, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Heh… Don't think I've forgotten about you two. You can't let your elder sister hog all the good things all the time." He said playfully.
"What? You're a good thing?" Xu Lanyi retorted.
Chen Wentian blinked and tried to push her away as punishment for her cheek.
"Noo! Master, I'm sorry!" Xu Lanyi whined, not letting go, "You're the best thing in the world!"
He laughed, hugged both of them close, and continued walking.
He savored each step they took, their soft bodies rubbing against him, their fragrances wafting around him. With two beauties in each arm, he looked exactly like the lecherous young masters and playboy princes he despised in the past. But he didn't care one bit because he was an immortal. He was the sect master. He could do whatever he wanted and this was indeed the best thing in the world.
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