At this moment, Jiang Xuan was feeling a bit flustered inside. In fact, he had understood what Xiao Hong Xin was trying to say.
But now, he had been entangled by his ex-sponsors and fiancée, and he was forced into “Sage Mode.”
In his view, he no longer had the energy or qualifications to respond to Xiao Hong Xin’s expectations.
Moreover, he genuinely regarded Xiao Hong Xin as a close comrade and she was one of the few people he trusted.
While he negotiated with various sponsors to earn spirit stones, Xiao Hong Xin supported him from behind.
Of course, Xiao Hong Xin didn’t know how Jiang Xuan got those many spirit stones.
Apart from being the son of the Jiang family, Jiang Xuan also faked being the Holy Son of a reclusive sect to reasonably explain his source of spirit stones.
Little did Jiang Xuan expect that his plan to pretend he didn’t understand would backfire.
With Xiao Hong Xin laying everything out, an awkward atmosphere set in between the two.
And in the end, Xiao Hong Xin was the one who broke the silence first.
She boldly stretched out her hand and caressed Jiang Xuan’s face.
“My dearest Pavilion Master, if you don’t respond, I will take that as an agreement.”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
“Don’t… I think today’s Deputy Pavilion Master seems a bit off. Why don’t you go back and get some rest? Tomorrow, everything might improve.”
“Oh, so you responded to the expectations of the Xuantian Pavilion, to everyone else’s expectations, but not my own.
Pavilion Master, do you still remember what you taught me about the Xuantian Pavilion?
Back then, you told me that once a goal is set, you must give it your all, even if the fruit is bitter, it can still quench your thirst.
I kept these words close to my heart and never thought they would inspire me years later, helping me truly understand their meaning.”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!”
After hearing this from Xiao Hong Xin, Jiang Xuan felt he had just shot himself in the foot.
Indeed, teaching the apprentices and then having them strike out on their own first thing: swing the sword at their master.
Shaking off his thoughts, Jiang Xuan felt he should comfort the poor Deputy Pavilion Master; she seemed on the verge of snapping.
If she were to use strong-arm tactics, this little karaoke player like him could only plead for gentleness, and he really couldn’t stand another wave of torture in one day.
Therefore, Jiang Xuan changed his attitude, his voice as gentle as warm jade.
“Just now, those were jokes with Redxin Sister. Redxin Sister has come from afar and saved me from a bad woman. So I feel responsible for not having treated you properly.”
As Jiang Xuan indicated for Xiao Hong Xin to sit down, he brewed her a very rare spirit tea and poured it for her.
When he tried to massage her shoulders, she grabbed his hands and played with them.
“Pavilion Master, every time you’re so close to me and call me Redxin Sister, you usually have something to ask of me.
Does this mean you’ll soften me up before your rejection?”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
Jiang Xuan originally planned to use his full-level massage skills to put Xiao Hong Xin to sleep unnoticed.
This way, he could temporarily defuse her advance.
Considering his “Sage Mode” wasn’t off yet, he decided to stabilize Xiao Hong Xin first to prevent any mishaps.
However, Xiao Hong Xin grabbed his hands, leaving no room for his top-notch skills.
Jiang Xuan answered gently:
“Redxin Sister, I think you misunderstood. Your candor surprised me a little.
I hope you can give me one or two days to consider this more seriously. Alright?
By the way, I haven’t given you a massage in quite a while. How about I take care of you properly?”
Just as Jiang Xuan finished, Xiao Hong Xin pulled his hand unexpectedly.
The next moment, Jiang Xuan found himself in Xiao Hong Xin’s embrace.
Xiao Hong Xin frowned slightly, sensing something amiss.
“There’s something strange about the aura emanating from you. I remember you always had a unique delicate fragrance. But now, that scent is much fainter.
What’s going on here? Could something have happened to you?”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
Xiao Hong Xin’s words left Jiang Xuan speechless. He pondered momentarily before responding diplomatically:
“Redxin Sister, actually this is quite normal. We haven’t seen each other in ages.
As they say, three days can change a person. There are changes, naturally.”
Internally, Jiang Xuan thought:
[That delicate fragrance? Oh, that must have faded when I encountered Nan Gong Liuyun.]
[No, after System comes back, really need to figure out how to upgrade my physique. System, how long must you keep me waiting?!]
Meanwhile, Xiao Hong Xin tightened her grip around Jiang Xuan and whispered flirtatiously into his ear:
“Pavilion Master, all the core members of the Xuantian Pavilion are outside the Imperial City and they all obey me.
Do you know what step you need to take if you want to incorporate these fighters under your command?”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
“This is how I repay your life-saving favor just now.”
“Pavilion Master, the saying goes, ‘save a life with all you’ve got.'”
Can I hold you close and rest happily tonight?”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan’s inner thoughts were:
[Wait, this lady’s words are getting weirder every sentence. First threatening me, then asking me to offer myself in gratitude. What a game!]
Suddenly, Jiang Xuan felt something soft covering his back.
Xiao Hong Xin said shyly:
“Looks like you, Pavilion Master, don’t realize how attractive you are. With this treasure in my arms, if I stay calm, it won’t be any different from Lady Liusui.”
Then, Xiao Hong Xin stood up, carrying Jiang Xuan towards a soft couch.
“Redxin Sister, calm down—”
“I can’t calm down now. I just want to pamper you thoroughly.”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!”
Right when Jiang Xuan was at a loss, a familiar mechanical voice rang in his head.
“Ding! System upgrade complete…”
