Chapter 124: Ziling: I Will Protect You, Gongsun Huaiyu Will Grow
Chen Changsheng’s words caused Fu Yao to be full of questions.
However, the strong sense of the seventeenth chapter did not allow Fu Yao to accept Chen Changsheng’s topic.
“Brother Chen jests; your strength is unparalleled throughout history. How could it be my turn to protect you?”
“Do not jest such jokes anymore, Brother Chen.”
Upon hearing Fu Yao’s polite refusal, Chen Changsheng immediately showcased his skill in changing expressions.
“What do you come here for if you’re not going to protect me?”
“You rest first, their injuries are not serious.”
Seeing Chen Changsheng dismiss them, Fu Yao did not get angry. After being courteous for two sentences, she turned and left the Eastern Wastes Compound.
Facing Chen Changsheng’s “cowardly” and “thick-skinned” behavior, Ziling couldn’t help but say.
“If you’re so afraid of danger, why participate in the Heavenly Heroes Conference? Why not just hide at home?”
Ziling’s taunt made Nalan Jing want to scold her, but Chen Changsheng stopped her with a gesture.
“From what Miss Ziling implies, it seems like you want to protect me at tomorrow’s Heavenly Heroes Conference?”
“My master ordered me to ensure your safety.”
“Although I dislike you, I will still fulfill my duty to protect you.”
“I cannot guarantee that I will defeat all your enemies for you, but I can guarantee that I will never run ahead of you.”
“Remarkable!”
After hearing Ziling’s words, Chen Changsheng clapped and praised.
“Miss Ziling certainly has remarkable courage. Since you have spoken, I won’t be stingy either.”
“As long as Miss Ziling does not flee tomorrow, after the Heavenly Heroes Conference ends, I will personally teach you cultivation methods.”
“This cultivation method is exactly what Gongsun Huaiyu practices.”
Upon hearing this, Ziling’s eyes instantly lit up.
It was true that she lost to Gongsun Huaiyu, but she didn’t lose due to effort or talent; she lost because of cultivation methods.
If Chen Changsheng truly could teach her these mysterious cultivation methods, she would still have a chance to compete with many other prodigies.
“Is this really true?”
“Absolutely, if I go back on my word, I, Chen Changsheng, shall not live.”
“However, you mustn’t flee during tomorrow’s Heavenly Heroes Conference.”
“No problem,” Ziling said confidently, “although I’m not Fang Qiancheng’s match, I can still deal with him for a while.”
“If I run away tomorrow, I wouldn’t have the face to meet you.”
Looking at Ziling’s full-of-determination gaze, Chen Changsheng smiled inwardly.
The little girl doesn’t know her own limits; even the Yao Guang Saint Son dared not make such a promise, yet you dare to intervene. Let’s see how you cry tomorrow.
After discussing some details with everyone, Chen Changsheng let them all rest.
At this moment, Gongsun Huaiyu, whose face was pale, walked out of the room.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng looked at her and said, “Accompany me to sit on the rooftop.”
…
On the rooftop.
Chen Changsheng looked at the distant blue sky and white clouds, his face filled with relaxation.
But Gongsun Huaiyu’s face was full of guilt.
“Sir, scold me.”
“Whatever punishment you give me is fine, but please don’t ignore me!”
As she spoke, there was a hint of tears in Gongsun Huaiyu’s voice.
The feeling of being abandoned by a loved one is more painful than a thousand cuts.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled, “Why should I scold you?”
“Because I left the campsite without permission, Sir also had to make an enemy of Fang Qiancheng.”
“If it weren’t for me, Sir’s plans would not have been disrupted, and we wouldn’t be in a passive situation now.”
“Making enemies is fine, there’s nothing too serious about it.”
“Since we will inevitably encounter such situations sooner or later.”
The more relaxed Chen Changsheng sounded, the more self-blaming Gongsun Huaiyu felt.
Because ever since following Chen Changsheng, she had been making mistakes.
“But…”
“There’s nothing ‘but’ about it.”
Gongsun Huaiyu wanted to speak, but was directly interrupted by Chen Changsheng.
“Girl, you’re not on the path of a rogue cultivator, so in the future, many people will follow you.”
“But there’s a principle you need to understand: not everyone can avoid making mistakes.”
“If you only blame and scold those around you when they make mistakes, then you will not be able to advance further.”
“The mistake has already happened. Even if I scold you, discipline you, or even k*ll you, it won’t change the current situation.”
“You did indeed make a mistake, but I can still compensate for it, or even solve it.”
“I can help you once, twice, three times, but what about the fourth, fifth time?”
“If you never learn to think thrice before acting, who will help you then?”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Gongsun Huaiyu’s teeth had already bitten through her lips.
Although Gongsun Huaiyu acted rashly and had a childlike nature, she never intended to cause trouble for everyone from the beginning.
Therefore, Chen Changsheng’s words, which were not meant as punishment, hurt her more than cutting off a piece of flesh.
Because she disappointed those who cared about her.
Seeing that the timing was right, Chen Changsheng reached out to touch Gongsun Huaiyu’s head and said,
“Remember this lesson well; I hope you won’t make the same mistake twice.”
“Oh, right, what was the name of the medicine boy from Butterfly Valley?”
Hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu said with a wandering gaze, “I don’t know. I just met him when I was wandering around there.”
“Don’t lie to me. Since I asked you, it means I already know the truth.”
“Nalan Xingde.”
Gongsun Huaiyu said the name with her head down.
“Nalan Xingde, this name has a certain flavor to it.”
“How did you two meet?”
“Two years ago, I was severely injured by the Kunlun Sacred Ground. After breaking through the encirclement, I fainted. It was he who saved me.”
“So it was a life-saving grace!”
“No wonder the rumored Central Courtyard’s Demon Girl, Gongsun Huaiyu, is so devoted.”
“Since you both like each other, cherish this time well, don’t regret it when you’re old.”
Hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu looked at Chen Changsheng in surprise.
“Sir, you’re not against me being with him?”
“Why would I be against it?”
“Because Big Brother Nalan doesn’t have the talent for cultivation!”
“So what if he doesn’t? Are you and my master the kind of people who force marriage?”
“As long as you both like each other, that’s enough. We won’t interfere in other matters.”
“Also, if one day you encounter danger and neither my master nor I are by your side, you can try seeking help from the Yao Guang Saint Son.”
“Huh?”
Gongsun Huaiyu’s face was full of confusion.
“Why?”
“Because I’m not familiar with him!”
“Because Nalan Xingde is his younger brother, though Nalan Xingde doesn’t know this.”
“Just because of this relationship, Fu Yao won’t stand idly by.”
“If it wasn’t for him quietly covering up everything, your relationship with Nalan Xingde would have been discovered long ago. Do you really think you can hide it from everyone?”
“Also, don’t tell Nalan Xingde about this matter, or he’ll be in danger.”
