"Does this mean he's the one mentioned in the legends—'The Chosen Ones'?
First, they will suffer catastrophe. Then they will bounce back like never before, crushing everyone like ants. Even heaven and earth support them..."
At this time, while Zi Xia was deep in thought, Jiang Chen was looking at her beautiful face, wondering how it would feel to touch her jade-like skin. How would her skin feel? What was her natural fragrance like? Was it like flowers? If so, what type? Roses, or something different? Ah, but he only knew about roses, as he never had much interest in flowers in the past. Thousands of praises for her beauty filled his mind... yet he didn't know what she was thinking.
If he knew she was thinking about him—about him being a chosen one—he would have first laughed inwardly and cursed to himself, "No, Master, your dear disciple is not the chosen one, or the protagonist of this world. I'm just a villain. The real chosen one is that guy—the guy who nearly killed your precious disciple, who framed your dear disciple... I'm but a... sigh..."
After Zi Xia made her decision in her mind that she just needed to make him powerful and deal with the rest later, she said to Jiang Chen:
"Jiang Chen, we'll start your journey of cultivation from tomorrow. Tonight, go rest."
Zi Xia thought as she looked at the moonlight streaming through the cracks in the window: It's not good to rush. Too many things happened today—for both Jiang Chen and me. I, too, need to rest my mind after that 'gathering.' Haah...
Jiang Chen, too, didn't say anything. As he saw the moonlight, he didn't want to force his master to teach him right now. Too many things had happened today. It was good to take their time.
"Yes, Master," he said, turning around and walking toward the door. But as his hand touched the doorknob, a sudden thought struck him. Wouldn't I get killed if I stepped out of this door? Shit, Jiang Chen, did you forget you're wanted in this sect? Where were you planning to go? Do you even have your own living quarters here on Xia Peak? Or did you want to go to Yan Peak, where your shabby living quarters are? Or Holy Son Peak, where you didn't even live for more than a month? Ahh, why am I so stupid...
#Excitement leads to stupidity...
I'll remember this... uwahh...
Calming his thoughts, he turned back, walked toward the center of the hall, and looked at Zi Xia, who was also looking at him strangely. He hesitated and then said:
"Ahm, Master, if I leave this room, I don't think I'll have a good time..."
Zi Xia, hearing this, softly smacked her own forehead and thought, Ahh, right. He's still wanted. How could I forget that? No, I didn't forget—I just didn't remember it right now, yes...
"Hm," Zi Xia nodded her head.
Now Jiang Chen was thinking about what he should say. Should he ask her to let him sleep on her bed? Ahh, blasphemy. I should just sleep on the floor.
"Master, can I sleep on the floor here? I promise I won't disturb you," Jiang Chen said.
Thump.
Me and Jiang Chen in the same room... ahh... I was just thinking about what to do. That's a good option b-but... Jiang Chen on the floor... nahh... how can I let him sleep on the floor? I've thought of him so many times over the years... ahhh... just hearing him say he'd sleep on the floor hurts my heart... b-b-but if not on the floor, then where?
As she sat on her bed, feeling the soft mattress, her mind wandered. In my bed?
Thinking this, she started blushing on her own.
Jiang Chen, seeing her face turn red, thought, Did she get angry? Well, sharing a room with her disciple is a lot to ask. But isn't that her second desire? To form a secret relationship with Jiang Chen? Still, she probably doesn't want to rush things. Hhh...
"Sorry, Master. I wasn't thinking. I'll just put on a mask and cloak. This way, no one will find out who I am, and I'll rest in your backyard," Jiang Chen said with an embarrassed smile, sincerity evident in his voice.
Does he think I'm angry? Haha... how cute... but I won't let this opportunity pass. I've waited for many years, and I know opportunities don't come often. I have to take it myself... ahhh... why is my heart racing?
"Do you think your Master is so petty that I wouldn't even let you sleep in my room? And you want to put on a cloak and mask and go out? Are you that much of an idiot? Everyone here can use spiritual energy—they'd sense what's behind your mask from miles away. You're just at the mortal level. Nobody here is that weak. You'd just end up a trespasser again, hunted down. Do you really want to be killed?" she said in a calm voice, though it sounded slightly cold to Jiang Chen. In truth, she was masking her red face and racing heart.
Jiang Chen was stunned hearing this. Right... I'm just a weakling here. Wouldn't I be sensed the moment I step outside? This room is full of formations, so I'm safe. Nobody would dare probe Master's quarters. What was I even thinking? Leaving Master's room... did I really get this dumb?
"Then, Master, can I sleep here?" Jiang Chen asked after cursing his own stupidity.
"Sleeping on the floor? Again, do you think I'm that petty? You need proper rest as your re-cultivation starts tomorrow. You need to be in good condition. Come to my bed—we'll sleep now," Zi Xia said with a straight face.
"..."
Did I hear that right?
Isn't this too fast?
And damn, she's bold.