Sigh... Master, you're losing control of your tongue. I know your second desire, but... this is too direct. Jiang Chen thought, glancing at Zi Xia, but he couldn't say that he knew her second wish.
After a moment, recovering from the shock of hearing Zi Xia's direct words, Jiang Chen wiped the stunned expression from his face, replaced with a bright smile and seriousness. This is the moment, he thought internally, his heart racing.
"Master," he began, his voice steady but soft, "I don't need an ability to 1000-fold your love. I... I... just... by having you by my side, I... feel like I've obtained the care and love of the world. You... came into my life as the light of hope... so... one day... I want your genuine love... not the love I get from some reward..."
Jiang Chen froze as soon as the words left his mouth, realizing what he'd just said. What was I thinking? he thought, but internally, he felt a surge of excitement. This is the most important part, my slip of the tongue, my genuineness...
"Ahh, sorry... sorry, Master..." he stammered, his face now flushed with embarrassment. "I was... talking about Master-Disciple love... you... see... right... please don't hate me."
Zi Xia looked at his desperate and nervous face, her heart softening as she tried to calm her own racing emotions. She felt a warm, fluttering sensation in her chest but couldn't help giggling, covering her mouth with three fingers of one hand. How cute, she thought, her mood lightening. Should I start teasing him? His expressions are so adorable... but... does he feel the same for me? Her heart pounded faster, and she tried to suppress her thoughts.
She took a deep breath to steady herself and said, "I was also talking about Master-Disciple love. What did you think?" Her eyes narrowed slightly, trying to gauge his reaction.
Jiang Chen's face turned even redder as he muttered, "Ahh, nothing, Master. I didn't think anything else either."
Looking at his downcast expression, Zi Xia felt a sudden flutter in her chest. Does he feel that way for me, too? But she quickly shook those thoughts away, focusing on the task at hand. It's only been one day since we...
"Ah, okay," Zi Xia said, trying to shake off her racing thoughts.
She had intended to test Jiang Chen's abilities further by giving him some important items. But just as she was about to speak, Jiang Chen interrupted.
"Master," he said seriously.
Zi Xia turned her head to look at him. "Hm?" she replied, her tone soft but curious.
"I have a request of you," Jiang Chen said, his expression serious now.
Zi Xia raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What is it?"
"Please make me stronger quickly," Jiang Chen said, his voice filled with determination.
Zi Xia's eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze sharp as she studied him. "Well, that is my role as your master. But why quickly? Is there something you want to do?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Master," Jiang Chen said earnestly, his tone unwavering, "to complete the wish I just got requested, I need to be much stronger, and quickly too."
"I don't have much time," Jiang Chen said seriously, his eyes focused and unwavering.
Zi Xia raised an eyebrow and studied him with a stern expression. "Are you that intent on taking a reward from 'Beta' that you want to complete that person's wish quickly? You know that cultivation is a path of great patience. If you improve too quickly, it will lead to a weak foundation, which will affect your future cultivation. Your shortsightedness will only cause you to suffer in the future, even for your 'reward'. Do you understand?" Her voice was sharp, filled with the wisdom of someone who had lived through many years of training and hardship.
Jiang Chen's expression softened as he looked at Zi Xia, his voice steady but firm. "Ahh, Master, I'm not after 'Beta's' reward. If I don't complete their desires, I will get punished, and this time the wish requires me to be strong. That's why I said 'quickly.'"
He quickly added, "Ahh, and don't misunderstand me. I'm not afraid of punishments, I just want to complete people's wishes... I just want to do good things..." His tone was genuine, and there was a softness in his eyes as he spoke.
Zi Xia narrowed her eyes, her mind working as she processed his words. Punishment, huh? she muttered under her breath, her thoughts a whirlwind.
When she snapped out of her reverie, she looked at Jiang Chen with a smirk, her eyes glinting mischievously. "So you're not after 'rewards,' and you're not even afraid of punishments... you just want to make people's wishes come true, huh? Ha..." Her voice dripped with playful sarcasm.
"Yes, Master," Jiang Chen said, his face full of righteous seriousness, not a hint of doubt in his voice.
Zi Xia's smirk deepened, and she raised an eyebrow, her expression one of amusement mixed with slight disbelief. "As if I don't know you... You think I'm an idiot?"
Seeing her teasing expression, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Good, now she seems relaxed, he thought, his nerves calming. He chuckled awkwardly. "Haha, sorry, Master..."
Zi Xia, now fully aware of his sincerity, sighed, her voice serious again. "Alright, I understand. But if we quickly increase your cultivation, it will lead to a weak foundation and inner demons. It will just lead you down the wrong path. You need to be patient."
Jiang Chen smiled reassuringly. "Master, you don't need to worry about that. I have an Aspectual Body. I don't need to worry about weak foundations or inner demons."
Zi Xia's curiosity piqued, she tilted her head, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Aspectual Body? Is this one of those special bodies? I've never heard of any body like this before."
Her gaze turned sharp, and she leaned forward slightly. "And I've never heard of you having this type of body... Are you fooling me?" Her voice carried a hint of suspicion, her narrowed eyes studying him carefully.
"No, Master," Jiang Chen said earnestly, his eyes locked with hers. "I received this Aspectual Body from Beta. According to Beta, this body will have the strongest foundation, and there is no chance of forming inner demons on my cultivation path."
Zi Xia stood up abruptly, her eyes wide with shock. Are you saying the truth? Her voice was filled with disbelief as she looked at him, her mind racing to comprehend the implications. "What kind of body is this... the strongest foundation...?" Her voice trailed off as she tried to process the weight of his words.
Jiang Chen stood firm, the sincerity in his expression unwavering, waiting for her response.
While Zi xia was shocked ,Jiang Chen called system internally
'system'
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'show me my status'
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'The hell is my status system???'