Chapter 260
But it was only because the powerful realm of his transformation had shackled his desires, forcing him to become rational.
Only now, returning to his true form, did he finally understand what it meant to have one's soul captivated.
Especially since the other party was only ensnaring his soul.
However, the tenderness in those eyes quickly receded like a tide.
In its place were the grievances, sadness, and jealousy hidden deep within.
Li Qingran's gaze flickered back and forth between Chen Huai'an and Lin Lingling.
She lowered her head, biting her lip, her fingers gripping the hilt of the Su Xian sword turning pale, yet her face showed no sign of distress.
After a few seconds of silence,
she finally lifted her chin, her tone overly cheerful.
“Master, is this lady my mistress?”
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Chapter 278: A Traditional Teacher-Student Romance? (Book-loving Tohka +1)
Even if Chen Huai'an were a fool,
he would know that Li Qingran was throwing a tantrum.
Don’t be fooled by her flat tone; just look at those eyes—hollow as if shrouded in mist, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the sword hilt, an invisible sword aura swirling around her, the grass around the formation trimmed down to mere stubble…
It was probably time to draw the sword.
“Mistress? Me?” Lin Lingling pointed at herself, bewildered.
Her gaze swept over Chen Huai'an and Li Qingran, and suddenly she understood.
Li Qingran must be the older sister serving the governor; they were just playing a role-playing game, right?
A traditional teacher-student romance, huh!
Honestly, you can’t deny it.
Although this beautiful sister’s age was a mystery, she certainly had a way of preserving her youth, exuding a perfect blend of youthful vitality, making even a traditional teacher-student romance feel entirely fitting.
“I assure you, we’re not in that kind of relationship, Qingran, you’ve misunderstood.”
Chen Huai'an quickly waved his hands to explain: “She… well, she’s probably a junior in the sect.”
“Right, right! Pretty sister, I’m only 12 years old! How could I possibly have that kind of relationship with the governor? Don’t worry!” Lin Lingling finally dropped her usual aloof demeanor in front of the beautiful sister, instead enthusiastically flattering her.
Li Qingran focused her attention on Lin Lingling, noticing that she was only at the third level of Qi Refinement.
And judging by her bone age, she really was just 12 years old.
How could Master possibly choose a 12-year-old mistress? It was simply absurd.
She realized she had been too sensitive.
With the misunderstanding cleared, the gloom in her eyes dissipated, and she blinked, a smile involuntarily tugging at her lips.
Seeing Li Qingran’s lips twitching in a suppressed smile, Chen Huai'an also breathed a sigh of relief.
He took the opportunity to glance at his phone, only to see a long string of notifications.
【Your electronic girlfriend will arrive in 1 minute】
【Please choose your special effect package:
＜1＞ Void Realm cultivation (only effective for Li Qingran) 9999¥
＜2＞ White hair like the avatar 666¥/day
＜3＞ Outfit like the avatar 888¥/day
＜4＞ Temporary language correction 1998¥/hour】
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【Your electronic girlfriend will arrive in ten seconds!】
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【Your electronic girlfriend has arrived.】
【Special effect package has been closed, GOoDLuCK!】
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Chen Huai'an: “…”
Wait a minute!
He seemed to have forgotten something.
Right now, he was just in a buzz cut and a short-sleeved shirt with shorts, a standard modern outfit—wasn’t that a bit too obvious?
A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Chen Huai'an saw Li Qingran slowly approaching, taking deliberate steps like a little deer exploring the woods.
At first, she stood beside him, pretending to be casual, but her gaze was sneakily stealing glances at his profile, her bright eyes sparkling with curiosity.
In a moment of unguardedness, she leaned slightly forward, taking a deep breath.
Ah, it was the unique scent of her Master.
Li Qingran clasped her hands behind her back, a faint smile gracing her lips.
“Master, hasn’t your hair fully grown yet?”
“Ah, yes, this world suppresses my cultivation, so it grows slowly.”
Chen Huai'an quickly pulled out the excuse he had prepared earlier.
Thank goodness he had thought ahead; it was better to be safe than sorry.
“I see, no wonder your cultivation only shows as the ninth level of Qi Refinement.”
Li Qingran didn’t doubt Chen Huai'an’s words at all.
After all, this was indeed a brand new world, with thin spiritual energy that even made her feel uncomfortable. Naturally, her Master’s strange attire was to blend in with this world, so there was nothing to question.
“Alas, this is the reason I summoned you.”
Chen Huai'an feigned a sigh, “The suppression of realms in this world is terrifying. The Great Ascension is suppressed below Qi Refinement, Void Realm below Foundation Establishment, and Integration below Golden Core… Yet, cultivators below the Nascent Soul are not affected at all. I’m about to take a risk myself; I’m at my wit’s end.”
Li Qingran immediately became serious upon hearing this:
“I see! Then Master should indeed summon your disciple over; it’s my duty to help you with your troubles!”
Lin Lingling’s gaze darted between Chen Huai'an and Li Qingran, her mouth slightly agape.
What on earth was going on?
What realm suppression? What Void Realm and Integration… what does it all mean?
These two were really getting into character!
“Um, Governor, are you guys a bit too into this…?”
“Into it? What’s that?” Li Qingran blinked, not understanding Lin Lingling’s meaning.
Chen Huai'an quickly covered Lin Lingling’s mouth, forcing a laugh, “Ah, ahahaha! It’s nothing! This kid just talks nonsense sometimes; even I can’t understand her sometimes, ahahaha!”
Lin Lingling: “Mmm, mmm, mmm! (I’m not a kid!)”
“Um, disciple, why don’t you set up a defensive formation for her?”
Chen Huai'an locked Lin Lingling’s shoulder and instructed Li Qingran:
“It’s not convenient to take her along; if we encounter danger, we might not have time to care for her. Once the formation is set, we can set off.”
He was itching to leave with Li Qingran as soon as possible.
Staying another second with this fool Lin Lingling posed a risk of exposure!
Although Li Qingran absolutely trusted him, believing whatever he said,
he still felt guilty, okay?!
“Alright, leave it to me!”
Li Qingran nodded with a serious expression.
She immediately took out spirit stones to set up a concealment formation at the Golden Core level, along with an embedded Xuan Armor formation.
The sight of her bending down to arrange the formation was quite pleasing to the eye.
“Governor, you’re amazing!” Lin Lingling exclaimed as soon as she regained her freedom, giving Chen Huai'an a thumbs-up.
“You managed to convince a thousand-year-old big sister to obey you, and you even brought resources to our Demon-Slaying Division! You’re my idol!”
“If you don’t shut up, I’ll throw you off a cliff!” Chen Huai'an said darkly.
Thank goodness the concealment formation was already set up.
He and Lin Lingling were outside the formation; otherwise, Li Qingran’s Golden Core strength would definitely have heard Lin Lingling’s whispers.
“A thousand-year-old big sister? Demon-Slaying Division?”
Inside the concealment formation, Li Qingran, who was setting up the Xuan Armor formation, tilted her head.
But she shook her head with a smile: “Kids will be kids, speaking without a filter…
Just in case, I should embed a medium-sized killing formation within the formation!”
After a flurry of activity, the formations were finally set.
Chen Huai'an gave Lin Lingling a series of instructions.
Only after Lin Lingling promised not to leave the formation’s range did he take Li Qingran and leave.
Next was their delightful time alone on a scenic outing…
He hoped to be undisturbed by anyone.
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Near the mountain of the Demon-Slaying Division in Province C.
Lin Hao put down his binoculars, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: “Damn it, Chen Huai'an finally dares to leave!”
“Boss, should we act now?” A few revivalists from the Lin family huddled around, looking sneaky.
“Not yet, let’s wait a bit longer.” Lin Hao withdrew into cover, silently calculating the time.
Three days ago, he had wanted to purchase a batch of supplies at the Demon-Slaying Division in Province C—Dai Huan Dan, sword pills, talismans, especially the Xisui Dan.
When he learned about the effects of the Xisui Dan, he was astounded—wasn’t it the same as the Xisui Dan from the reclusive sect?
It was obvious that this was an incredibly precious resource.
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