"You're avoiding me," Lu Qingchen said with absolute certainty.
Ning Xiang didn't know where to look.
"I'm not! Don't talk nonsense. I respect my master and honor his teachings! In my heart, you'll always be the master I admire most!" Ning Xiang even nodded firmly.
Then she met his death stare.
"In your heart, am I only your master?"
Ning Xiang's lashes trembled slightly. She wanted to turn and go inside, but she knew there was no stopping him.
Alas, the beauty sighed.
"Well, actually, I think..."
Ning Xiang was about to tear her hair out.
Finally, she raised a hand and patted Lu Qingchen's shoulder, saying earnestly, "Broaden your horizons. Surely we don't have to end up unable to even remain master and disciple?"
Clearly, Lu Qingchen's horizons weren't as broad as hers, so he couldn't take things as lightly.
"Ning Xiang, that night was real, and so is my desire to become your cultivation partner. If you haven't made up your mind yet, I can wait until the day you accept me."
A trace of loneliness lingered in Lu Qingchen's eyes.
Ning Xiang truly had no idea what he was thinking.
Before she could puzzle out his thoughts, the damned system's voice rang out again.
[Ding. Mission progress: 2/4. Keep up the good work.]
Oh wow, this mission is so easy!
Just as Ning Xiang was secretly rejoicing, she spotted Yu Tingchao.
The young boy looked deeply hurt. Before Ning Xiang could call out to stop him, he flew away on his sword.
Ning Xiang felt as though her head would burst.
Can't I have a single peaceful day? Once the older one finishes making a fuss, the younger one starts!
Still, he needed soothing. Ning Xiang hurriedly pushed Lu Qingchen aside and chased after him.