Ever since that conversation, Tang Ya had been visiting Huo Chen more and more frequently, to the point where she came almost every day.
At first, she still found reasons—asking for guidance on cultivation, discussing the contents of ancient manuscript copies, and asking Huo Chen to verify whether the paths of her Soul Power circulation were correct.
But later, those reasons gradually became unnecessary. She simply wanted to come.
After arriving, sometimes they talked at length; other times, she merely sat quietly in a chair beside him, watching Huo Chen review documents or pore over materials. Occasionally, she would look up and ask one or two questions before lowering her head again to continue reading her own book.
This quiet, natural way of spending time together gave Tang Ya a sense of relaxation she had never felt before.
She did not need to play the role of the strong, optimistic Sect Master of the Tang Sect in front of Huo Chen. She did not need to force a smile and say that she was fine.
She could honestly show her exhaustion and anxiety. She could speak of the fear and unease in her heart without worrying that he would look at her with pity or concern.
Of course, Bei Bei noticed Tang Ya's changes. She came to see him less and less often, and even when she did, she was often absent-minded. Before they could talk for long, she would say she had something to do and leave first.
He had asked what she had been busy with lately, and she said she was researching a new cultivation method. He then asked who she was researching it with. She fell silent for a moment before saying it was Teacher Huo Chen.
Bei Bei did not say anything at the time,