Chapter 230: Let It Go

As time passed, Jiang Jiu finally got rid of those bad memories and his heartbeat gradually returned to normal.

Only then did she realize that she was hugging Ji Chen tightly, and her cheeks turned red instantly.

"I'm already cultivating immortality, so I can go wherever I want. What's there to be afraid of?!"

"Why don't you just find a place with fewer people and not be afraid? Why are you being so conspicuous? Help! I don't want to live anymore!"

Jiang Jiu was going crazy in his heart, and the Q-version character knelt down and cried bitterly, but on the surface he just stood up stiffly from Ji Chen's arms, lowered his head and did not dare to look at Ji Chen, trying to pretend that nothing had happened.

"What are you afraid of? Don't die."

Ji Chen's slightly serious voice went straight to the top of Jiang Jiu's head. The embarrassed Jiang Jiu wanted to crawl into the ground.

Ji Chen could hear her inner voice, so he heard all her inner screams...saw...saw...

Jiang Jiu pulled the corners of his mouth, forcibly controlling his mind that wanted to fly freely, and spoke with tears in his eyes.

"It's okay, Master. It's my own problem."

Unfortunately, Jiang Jiu's excuse was not recognized by Ji Chen. His brown eyes seemed to be able to see through her heart, as clear as glass.

"Are you afraid of mortals?"

Although Ji Chen was asking a rhetorical question, there was a hint of affirmation in his tone.

“…”

Jiang Jiu didn't know how to explain, so she could only remain silent in response to Ji Chen's doubts. Fortunately, the atmosphere was serious enough, and her mind finally stopped wandering.

As people came and went, the two of them were in a stalemate. Ji Chen wanted to hear Jiang Jiu's honest confession, while Jiang Jiu just wanted to avoid the matter.

People passing by watched them gradually start whispering, and if they listened carefully they probably thought the young couple was having a quarrel.

The emotions that had just been relieved by Jiang Jiu began to slowly resurface, and his expression gradually became indifferent, cold, and began to have a chill.

In the end, Ji Chen was defeated and sighed softly.

"Forget it. If you don't want to say that your master won't force you."

Jiang Jiu then turned his head slightly, and when his eyes met the rabbit lantern in Ji Chen's hand, he was obviously stunned.

"Rabbit lamp..."

It was the lamp she liked. Ji Chen left to help her find the lamp, but she was still immersed in the fear of being abandoned and did not hear what Ji Chen said.

"Well, if you like it, I will find a way to get it, no matter what it is."

Ji Chen's expression was so focused while he was speaking, as if he was swearing or making a promise, which made Jiang Jiu's already timid heart feel as if it was burned.

"Thank you, Master."

Jiang Jiu felt her heart skip a beat, but she quickly thought of the things she had agreed with Tiandao, so she could only close her eyes silently.

Perhaps because of this little episode, in the following time, although the two were clearly strolling around the market, Ji Chen and Jiang Jiu never said a word, but just walked forward mechanically, one in front and one behind.

As the night deepened, more and more fireworks bloomed, and the lanterns on the lake were like twinkling fireflies, lighting up the entire lake.

Before they knew it, they had reached the lake, and Jiang Jiu could see his own expression clearly through the reflection.

It’s hard to say whether I’m happy or sad. It’s like I’ve let go of life and feel inexplicably indifferent.

"Today is Dayan's Qiqiao Festival. Women will give scented sachets to those they admire, and there will be a market. It's much more lively than the world of cultivation."

Jiang Jiu spoke up, breaking the silence between the two.

"Master was born into a family of cultivators, so he probably never had the chance to see these."

Ji Chen's eyes were lit up by the lights on the lake, as if there were stars twinkling in them.

"Now, you have accompanied the master to see it."

Ji Chen said lightly.

"yes."

Jiang Jiu smiled, his voice lighthearted.

The breeze from the lake blew through the girl's hair, her profile was as white as jade, and the beautiful scenery was all reflected in Ji Chen's eyes.

"Master, I am very happy today."

As Jiang Jiu said this, he took a step back, widening the distance between them to the proper distance between master and disciple.

The smile on Ji Chen's face faded a little in an instant, but he still nodded slightly, agreeing with Jiang Jiu's words.

"Just be happy."

The bitterness hidden at the root of the tongue from the ginger wine spreads to the entire mouth at this moment.

She thought that Ji Chen was really a very good master, a very good person, and a very good male protagonist, but it was a pity that she was not worthy of him.

"Well, let's go back."

Jiang Jiu said indifferently.

...

After that day, the relationship between Jiang Jiu and Ji Chen returned to that of a distant master and apprentice.

Jiang Jiu thought, maybe Ji Chen wanted to stay with her for a few more days?

But my reaction of drawing a clear line between us might have broken his heart, so he didn't stay and returned to the Ninth Heaven.

"Master, is this really okay?"

Xiao Lingying flew around Jiang Jiu, her tone a little worried.

"It's okay. Your master is at least a cultivator in the Void Refinement Stage. Even if I can't walk around the world of cultivation, I won't meet many people who can beat me."

Jiang Jiu patted his chest and spoke wildly.

As he continued to move forward, Mingyue City behind him gradually moved away from Jiang Jiu.

"No, I mean what are they going to do..."

Xiao Lingying was helpless.

"Hmm.....should they find me soon? Or will it take some time?"

Jiang Jiu touched his chin, looking thoughtful.

"Hey... Master, what's wrong with you?"

Little Lingying had no idea what was wrong with her master. He suddenly left the inn and Mingyue City early in the morning. When asked where she wanted to go, she said she wanted to wander around the world. God knows how speechless little Lingying was.

"Nothing. While I'm still alive, I should see more of the world."

In fact, Jiang Jiu originally wanted to wait for them to come back in Mingyue City, but after Ji Chen left, she suddenly thought it through.

To this world, she is just a passer-by. If she is confined to one place, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?

Now that she has traveled through time, can't she live a little more freely?

"Master, you will not die."

Little Lingying was choked by Jiang Jiu's words. It had never thought that its master would die.

"Haha, just kidding. Anyway, people should walk around more while they're alive. They'll find me soon, right? If they don't, that's even better. I can have some fun for a while longer."

Jiang Jiu laughed it off and let the matter go.

Not far from Mingyue City is a vast wilderness. Jiang Jiu left the prosperity behind and strode forward.

Ji Chen did heal her childhood that night, but she couldn't rely on others forever.

Since there is still a chance, Jiang Jiu thought, she should fulfill her promise to her inner demon as soon as possible.

"You little loser, what are you doing? I was admiring handsome men at the Nanfeng Pavilion, how could you pull me out!"

Speak of the devil, and he appears. Just as Jiang Jiu thought of his inner demon, she appeared in front of him.

".....No wonder you disappeared these past two days."

Jiang Jiu sighed. She had to admit that sometimes her inner demons were surprisingly similar to hers.