As Zi Xia stood immersed in her thoughts, Jiang Chen, still recovering from his earlier state, spoke nervously.
"Master, I know I was wrong. How dare I sleep in your bed without permission? But... I was truly exhausted. Please forgive me, Master. I promise I won't dare to do this again."
Hearing his panicked apology, Zi Xia snapped out of her reverie. Observing his anxious demeanor, a mischievous smile crept onto her face.
"Oh, my dear disciple, you wish to climb into your Master's bed on the very day of your acceptance?" Her tone turned teasing, with a trace of sensuality.
Jiang Chen froze. Her words and tone left him stunned.
"At least wait for a little while," she added softly, her smile deepening.
His mind racing, Jiang Chen thought, What the…? Isn't she supposed to be angry? How did her mood change so quickly? Women are truly unpredictable!
Without realizing, he absentmindedly replied, "Okay."
Zi Xia's eyes widened in shock, her face flushing a deep red. She thought, O-Okay? What does he mean by that? Does he… does he really want to…? But he already climbed onto my bed! Ah, what am I thinking!
"What are you saying?" she asked sharply, attempting to mask her embarrassment and returning to her usual cold demeanor.
Jiang Chen, realizing his mistake, hurriedly backtracked. "Ah, sorry, Master!" he stammered, bowing his head. Dragging this conversation further would only dig his grave deeper.
Zi Xia, now regaining her composure, decided to move on. "Ahem. So, what were you saying earlier?"
Jiang Chen, relieved, resumed his explanation. "Yes, Master. So, while I was sleeping on your bed, I suddenly got transported to another place where a wisher was waiting for me. As you know, that 'blue thing' senses people's desires and sends me to fulfill them. So, I—"
"Wait!" Zi Xia interrupted, her voice icy and her eyes flashing with anger. "That 'blue thing' forced you again?"
[Host, DON'T DEFAME ME AGAIN!]
Ah, damn. Did I trigger this system again? Jiang Chen thought with annoyance. As if you have any reputation to protect... tch.
"It's not that 'blue thing's fault, Master," Jiang Chen explained hastily. "It's just that I signed a contract with it. It does good things, you know, like completing people's desires. Haha..." He gave an awkward laugh, trying to salvage the situation.
Zi Xia's expression remained cold as she asked, "So, you can be 'teleported' away from here at any time?"
"Yes," Jiang Chen admitted, then added sincerely, "But I'll always return to you, Master. You are where I belong."
Zi Xia's heart skipped a beat. Her cheeks reddened as his words echoed in her mind. You are where I belong. The years of longing and obsession she harbored for him swelled in her heart.
"So… no matter where you go, you'll return to me? Where you belong?" she asked softly, her voice trembling slightly.
"Yes, Master," Jiang Chen replied, his tone serious and unwavering.
Zi Xia stared at him for a moment, her thoughts spiraling. This fool… does he even realize what he's saying?
"Master?" Jiang Chen called, noticing her silence. "Master??"
Zi Xia snapped out of her daze. Coughing lightly, she asked, "Cough. So, who was the person you met, and where were you transported?"
"Master, I'm sorry, but I can't say," Jiang Chen replied, lowering his head apologetically.
"Why?" Zi Xia's eyes narrowed.
"That 'blue thing' prohibits me from revealing details about other people," Jiang Chen explained. Internally, he added, Like I'd ever admit I was fulfilling a MILF's wish! I'd be beaten to death. No way am I escalating this mess further.
Zi Xia gritted her teeth. "That 'blue thing' again…"
Suddenly, Jiang Chen's body jerked as a sharp shock coursed through him.
Shit! This damn system again!
Zi Xia rushed to his side. "What happened to you, Jiang Chen?"
Panting, Jiang Chen managed to explain, "Master, it was a… punishment… for saying what I shouldn't have."
[Host, again?]
'I didn't say anything wrong! I was punished because I did say something wrong about you right? I didn't lie here 'Jiang Chen retorted inwardly with righteous indignation.
[...]
Zi Xia didn't waste any time. She pulled out a pill bottle, took a pill, and gently fed it to Jiang Chen. His body glowed, and his strength returned instantly.
"Thank you, Master," Jiang Chen said sincerely. Internally, he thought, This is the benefit of having a Master. Yep, I definitely made the right choice.
[Ding!]
[You received a Healing Pill (Grade 2) from your Master.]
[Triggering 1000× ability of the Host.]
[Healing Pill (Grade 2) × 1000 stored in system space.]
Jiang Chen blinked in disbelief. What the… 1000 pills?
"Are you feeling better now?" Zi Xia asked, her concern evident in her voice.
"Yes, Master," Jiang Chen said with a grateful smile.
Zi Xia nodded, then narrowed her eyes. "Good. Now, tell me more about that 'blue thing.' I need to understand this 'blue thing' of yours better…"
Jiang Chen felt a bead of sweat roll down his forehead. This is going to be a long conversation…