If the fact of the love between master and disciple were to be made public, Chongming's originally noble and spotless image would be completely shattered, and he would be seen as a shameless man who seduced his own disciple.
Under such circumstances, it was only natural for him to hesitate and back down.
Yaohua tried to console herself like this, but her heart ached uncontrollably.
The identity of his disciple was the opportunity for her to get close to Chongming, but it was also an insurmountable chasm between them.
They were so close, yet separated by an unbridgeable gulf.
Seeing Chongming remain silent for a long time, she couldn't help but sigh. Just as she was about to change the subject, she saw Chongming shake his head. "No."
He reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "In this lifetime, I will never regret the decision I made today."
Yaohua had been in a gloomy mood. At this moment, she looked up suddenly and accidentally met his affectionate eyes.
She felt extremely happy. Her eyes welled up with tears uncontrollably.
Chongming was flustered. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm just too happy." Yaohua wiped away her tears, a smile curving her lips. "Chongming, meeting you is the greatest blessing in my life."
"You are also my blessing." Chongming pulled her into his arms, allowing the love in his heart to grow freely.
After a long time, Yaohua asked, "Are you really going to wipe out the demons?"
Chongming nodded.
"But with your current physical condition, how can you defeat the demons? You may not even be able to defeat an ordinary strong man!"
Yaohua asked worriedly.
Chongming took out a large number of talismans and magic treasures from his space. "It's okay. Don't worry. If I really encounter a critical moment, I will lift the seal on my body."
"Once you lift the seal, won't you turn into a demon?" Yaohua was shocked.
Chongming shook his head and explained, "I will retain a part of my spiritual power to suppress the growth of the demon seed. As long as I re - seal it within the limited time, I can ensure that I won't turn into a demon."
Yaohua thought it over and still couldn't feel at ease. "Can I go with you?"
But Chongming refused. "Stay here obediently and wait for me to come back."
Yaohua was very worried about his situation, but she also understood his concerns. Firstly, he didn't want her to be involved in the matter of the demons again. Secondly, his strength had not fully recovered. If the matter of the improper relationship between master and disciple were to be exposed, he might not be able to handle the public criticism.
Although she understood the reasons, she still couldn't help pleading, "Master, please take me with you~ Chongming, my husband. I promise I won't run around and cause trouble. I'll just stay by your side obediently. I only hope to save your life in a critical moment."
Chongming was helpless. "Eradicating the demons is not a game. Moreover, I don't want you to get hurt."
"But I don't want you to get hurt either." Yaohua retorted immediately.
Chongming fell silent, his brows furrowed deeply.
Yaohua stamped her foot angrily. "I knew it. All your words of loving me are lies. When it really comes to the matter, you don't want to take me with you. Where is the spirit of husband and wife standing together in adversity?"
Chongming was helpless. "Most people avoid dangerous things, but you are eager to get involved."
After saying that, he walked back to his desk and started to deal with his affairs.
Yaohua bit her lips and sat down beside him sulkily. Although they were very close, they turned their backs to each other and couldn't see each other's expressions.
I don't know how long it had passed when a pink paper crane landed on her head.
She picked up the paper crane and threw it aside angrily.
The paper crane's beak opened and closed. "Madam, don't be angry."
Just as she was hesitating whether to pick up the paper crane, she heard the sound of flapping wings behind her. She turned around and saw dozens of colorful paper cranes flying towards her.
These paper cranes were all enchanted and said in unison, "Madam, don't be angry."
Although Yaohua was still in a bad mood, she was still amused by this scene. "Did you fold all these just now?"
Seeing her attitude soften, Chongming also felt relieved. "I sent these to tell you that no matter when, you are the most important person in my heart. When I'm away, I will also send you messages in time. Okay?"
He really didn't want Yaohua to face danger again. Even after such a long time, just thinking about the scene of killing Yaohua with his own hands made his heart ache.
The phoenix only had one chance of rebirth through nirvana, and Yaohua had already used this chance because she had been infected with the demon seed for him. If she was infected again, even the gods couldn't save her.
Seeing his firm attitude, Yaohua had no choice but to agree. "Okay, then remember to send me a message every day after you go."
Chongming smiled. "Of course."
He pasted a talisman on himself and headed towards Hexi.
What the cultivators needed for a fight was not food and supplies but spirit stones. There was a spirit stone mine in each of Hexi Prefecture and Hedong Prefecture.
Now that Hedong Prefecture was peaceful, if they wanted to recover the cities occupied by the demons, it would be most cost - effective to choose the cities near Hedong Prefecture because they could directly transfer troops and supplies from Hedong Prefecture.
Watching Chongming's figure disappear, Yaohua reluctantly withdrew her gaze.
The system urged, "Do you want to accompany your master to the battlefield and kill the enemies? Do you want to trample on those who bullied you before? Do you want to kill Zhao Yue and other demons?"
Yaohua thought for a moment. "Um... not really."
The system was speechless. It never expected her to react like this.
"Is there anything?" Yaohua asked listlessly.
The system said dejectedly, "Host, your temper seems to be getting worse. Why don't you go to the Ancestral Tomb to practice? This way, you can not only improve your cultivation but also cultivate your mind."
The words "Ancestral Tomb" reminded Yaohua of the continuous dreams she had last time.
Suspicion welled up in her heart, but she didn't know what was wrong. She just instinctively refused the system's suggestion.
The parasol tree forest was lush and green. She flew up and sat on the highest branch, looking forward eagerly.
Her red clothes stood out clearly against the green leaves and brown branches.
Unexpectedly, before waiting for Chongming, she first waited for the God - Lord, Tu Yang, and Xun Huan.
The system gloated and said, "Yo yo yo, the improper relationship between master and disciple violates the principles of heaven. The God - Lord must be here to settle accounts with you."
Yaohua remained unmoved. She was no longer the little phoenix that could be easily bullied.
She made a hand - seal and cast an invisibility spell on herself.
Sure enough, Xun Huan led the God - Lord into the forest aggressively, searching for her traces everywhere. But because of the invisibility spell, they couldn't find her.
The God - Lord's face looked ugly. "Didn't you say she was here?"
Xun Huan was intimidated by his aura and said timidly, "She was clearly here just now. Could it be that she went with God Chongming to suppress the rebellion?"
Snap!
A fruit fell and hit the God - Lord right on the head.
Yaohua lifted the invisibility spell and asked with a smile, "May I ask what brings you here?"