Ch. 121The Disciple Will Wait for Master
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Chen decides to leave her master, A Qing, to return to her sect and settle her affairs.
- A Qing knows about Jiang Chen's decision and doesn't try to stop her, revealing that he's aware of the common trajectory of sect disciples in such situations.
- A Qing refuses to leave his secluded life, citing his contentment with his current situation and the risks of going out.
- Jiang Chen kisses A Qing goodnight, marking the end of their master-disciple relationship as she leaves the next day without saying goodbye.
- A Qing receives a message from an unknown sender, threatening to find him and demanding the Immortal's cultivation technique stored within him.
Character Developments
- Jiang Chen: Realizes her feelings for A Qing and wants to repay his kindness before leaving. She decides to leave without saying goodbye to avoid the emotional turmoil of parting.
- A Qing: Accepts Jiang Chen's decision to leave, revealing his understanding of the common pattern of sect disciples. He expresses his contentment with his secluded life and his unwillingness to take risks. He feels a sense of loss after Jiang Chen's departure.
Significant Themes
- The impermanence of relationships and the inevitability of parting.
- The fear of the unknown and the reluctance to take risks.
- The contentment of living in seclusion and the desire for a simple life.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Chen and A Qing: Jiang Chen tries to convince A Qing to leave with her, but he refuses. They share a tender moment before she leaves, marking the end of their master-disciple relationship.
- A Qing and the unknown sender: A Qing receives a threatening message from an unknown sender, demanding the Immortal's cultivation technique. He remains defiant and unyielding in his response.