Closing his eyes reflexively, he noticed nothing happened. Peeking a little, He saw Xiu Ying staring back at him with her dark black eyes.
There was tranquillity for a short moment until the man realized he was fooled by her. Heaving a deep sigh, He helped her get up.
"I won't apologize since you were the one who kept refusing me. Now that you have called out my real name and seen me, I will call you master and get to the point." Shen Xiu Ying spoke, fixing her dress.
Nodding his head, He peered at her. Lifting his hands, he cupped her face "Xiu Ying, Seeing your black eyes, It seems you eventually learned to switch between being god and human. Even though I had my strongest protection shield atop me, I still thought I was gonna die when I unveiled your veil."
She lightly giggled as she uttered with a pleased tone "You would have if it weren't for me restraining my powers. *Scoff* you didn't even congratulate me."
Gently patting her head, he expressed his contentment "Yeah...Yeah, I am enormously proud of you. Congratulation on passing the trial and, becoming the supreme god. Are you that happy that your face has reddened?"
"Master!!" Xiu Ying bellowed.
He chuckled witnessing how an existence way supreme than anyone was acting like a kid in front of him.
Recalling something, he cleared his throat to get her attention "*Ahem* By the way, you told me you were having trouble with headaches. Was it part of your act or were you speaking the truth?"
Slapping her head, she spoke "Sorry, I forgot. Truth be told, my initial reason to return was to ask you about things that have been bothering me since I descended the human world. Later I became so busy, I couldn't visit you nor could call you there."
"You can ask me anything. I will try my best to satisfy your queries." He voiced.
Shen Xiu Ying began to pose her questions.
"I know you have already informed me that I can't control my powers with hard work alone and it requires time. How much time exactly does it take? And I haven't used even one percent of it but I keep having headaches, why is it?"
"Let me check your condition first before answering your questions."
He gradually grabbed her wrist. He then uttered words making Xiu Ying flinch in bewilderment.
"N-No, I don't want to. If I will switch to god, you will be harmed." She shouted, wanting to retrieve her hand.
Tightening his grasp, He calmly tried to console her "I am aware you are concerned but I can't assess you when you are human. And it will take only one second. Don't worry, I have my protective barriers. Even your follower Zhang Chen survived. Did you forget that I am also a god?"
Biting her lips, she shook her head "You don't understand, Master. Zhang Chen was destined to be with me so even if he is human; he was created in such a way that he could endure my true form. You are different. The divinity is too great and I still don't know how to control it."
"Anyone can lose their life. Gods are no exception. Hence, let's drop the topic, okay? I am no longer curious at all. If you insist, I will have no choice and have to give you an order."
The man loosened his grip. Seeing that, Shen Xiu Ying heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Mas-"
"So, you plan to get formal with me?"
"Huh?"
The relaxed grip tightened once again. "Xiu Ying, I believe in you. You won't let me die."
"No!!"
Before she could react, He had drawn a sword at her.
*BAM*
A thunderous sound rang within the room.
Opening her glowing purple eyes, she saw the middle-aged man lying beside her, his one hand still clutching her hand. His hand was turning black from scorching heat from her body.
"W-Why? I told you not to do it." Her voice trembled as she freed his hand.
"No, this is not time for this. Even though he is alive, he is seriously injured. I need to get back to normal and treat him as soon as possible."
Just as she was about to return to her normal self, she heard him speak.
"D-don't. I order y-you as your master, don't change. H-Heal me as a god.*Cough*" He uttered, coughing up blood.
"Master, Are you serious? You know I can't defy your words. Also, I could've done what you said if I had control over it. If I mess up while healing you, it will cost your life. Please take back your words." bellowed Shen Xiu Ying.
As she got agitated, the dense aura surrounding the room increased by many folds, making him cough up more blood.
"Master!!"