When Little White exposed him to his face, Fu Heng showed not the slightest trace of guilt, only a look of utter sincerity.
"Perhaps I explained it too profoundly. I'll be sure to pay attention next time."
Little White was truly sick of him. Worried that her sister might be deceived by his outward appearance, she could only send Xu Chunniang a voice transmission.
"Sis, this man isn't nearly as good as he makes himself sound, and he doesn't sincerely want to teach me how to cultivate immortal herbs.
"He comes every day, keeps asking about you, and clings on like a dog-skin plaster—you can't shake him off no matter what. He's driving me crazy!"
"Don't worry. I'll handle it. Go inside first."
Little White felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted. She turned and skipped lightly into the stone house. Not having to face Fu Heng was simply wonderful.
Seeing this, Fu Heng brought out the excuse he had prepared long ago.
"Fairy Xu, please forgive me. It isn't that I'm withholding anything or refusing to teach him the techniques for cultivating immortal herbs. It's just that, after observing him these past few days, I've found Little White's temperament somewhat unsteady. I'm worried that if I teach him those techniques, someone with ulterior motives may deceive them out of him.
"If it were Fairy Xu, I would certainly teach you everything I know."
Xu Chunniang had no desire to waste words on him and directly refused. "One does not accept reward without merit. There's no need. If there's nothing else, I'll return to the stone house first."
"Wait!"
Seeing her reject him outright, Fu Heng secretly frowned.
"Does Fairy Xu not trust me? More than two months ago, when I first met you, I felt that you