"Master, I will never forget your guidance for the rest of my life!" The mermaid girl's face was solemn as she stepped back half a pace and bowed deeply to Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan laughed heartily. "My painstaking efforts have not been in vain. But sometimes knowing is easy while doing is hard. Tell me, what do you want to do most right now?"
Xia Lin hesitated.
I want to follow you, Master Chu! The thought rose in her mind at once.
But before she could open her mouth, Fang Yuan shook his head. "You haven't thought it through yet. Take your time and think carefully in the future. In truth, I do not care what you want. Do you know what I want to do?"
Xia Lin shook her head. Then, in the next instant, her pupils abruptly dilated, her body stiffening as she stood utterly motionless.
Because Fang Yuan slowly extended his hand and caressed her cheek.
Thump thump thump thump thump!
Xia Lin's entire face instantly flushed scarlet. Her heart pounded wildly, and ripples like autumn water swayed in her eyes.
She felt the breadth and warmth of Fang Yuan's palm. The sensation was like tiny currents of electricity spreading through her entire body and soul. It was clearly such an ordinary gesture, yet it left Xia Lin unable to move.
Fang Yuan withdrew his hand. "You are still wearing a mask on your face."
Xia Lin was puzzled when Fang Yuan continued, "Sometimes we willingly put on masks ourselves. Sometimes others force masks onto us. Now, I want to take off the mask on your face. You must cooperate with me, understand?"
"M-Master, there is no need..." Xia Lin vaguely understood what Fang Yuan intended to do and tried to dissuade him in a stammer.
Fang