Despite his young age, this person gives off an impression of being extremely shrewd and calculating. Even with countless acquaintances, Xi Zhen was not confident in seeing through his thoughts.
An Honghan teased the ferret in his arms, "Want to know? Come with me."
After saying this with a profound meaning, An Honghan turned around and started walking down the mountain path.
Xi Zhen was unwilling to miss even the slightest bit of news about his apprentice.
Besides, there are probably very few people in this world who can fight him to a draw, so of course he's not afraid of An Honghan. After packing up his medical supplies, Xi Zhen quickly followed.
Even if the person was deliberately trying to trick him, he still had to go through with it.
An Honghan remained silent throughout the journey, focusing solely on getting there.
His speed was so fast that Xi Zhen couldn't help but be surprised.
Why is this young man in front of me, who is clearly just a mortal, so fast?
The further they went, the more remote it became, until finally, they could no longer see any signs of human habitation.
The wind rustled the leaves, breaking the silence between the two.
"What is your purpose in leading me here? You claim to know the whereabouts of my disciple, but why should I believe you? Who exactly are you?" Xi Zhen had been holding back all the way, but seeing that An Honghan had finally stopped, she could no longer help but bombard him with questions.
An Honghan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, tinged with a hint of scrutiny. "Who am I? In terms of seniority, I should address you as 'Master,' just like Xi Xizhi. However, in terms of the relationship between ruler and subject, you should address me as 'Your Majesty.'"
Upon hearing the first sentence, Xi Zhen was already jumping up and down in anger; the second sentence drove him even crazier.
In his mind, what he hated most was the concept of rulers and subjects! All things in the world should be born equal, and even the wildflowers and weeds by the roadside contribute to the greenery and beauty of the world.
“I’ve never taken on a disciple like you! Masters aren’t just randomly chosen.”
An Honghan raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I really want you as my teacher?"
He desperately wanted Xi Xizhi to belong to him alone. An Honghan was very dissatisfied that this old man had taken away a lot of Xi Xizhi's affections, but because Xi Xizhi missed this old man so much, An Honghan could only endure it.
"Then you..." Xi Zhen seemed to realize something, and choked for a moment. Could it be? It's not what he thought, is it?
Don't tell him! His obedient apprentice found him a son-in-law!
“Your disciple is now mine.” An Honghan bluntly uttered this ambiguous statement.
At the same time, the ferret that had been fidgeting suddenly froze in An Honghan's arms.
Your people?!
Who is it?!
I'm your pet! Your ferret!
Xi Xizhi was so anxious that she wanted to speak on the spot, but her neck was held down by the emperor, so she could only acquiesce in frustration.
Xi Zhen was completely stunned, cursing inwardly, "Damn it! I've only been half a year late, and my own disciple has already been kidnapped!"
Xi Zhen was so angry that he glared at An Honghan, pointed at his nose, and muttered curses for a while.
"You...you call Xizhi out here, I'm going to teach her a lesson."
I told her before that cultivators should avoid falling in love.
If you develop genuine feelings, you will have attachments to this world, and when you ascend to immortality, you will ultimately be the one suffering and exhausted.
Xi Xizhi trembled in An Honghan's arms, frightened and burrowing deeper into his embrace, as if trying to cover her body.
He thought sadly that it was this old man who initially planned to eat him, and he was clearly in the wrong.
Now that An Honghan has stirred things up, he is too ashamed to face anyone.
She dared not meet the old man's angry eyes, and silently prayed for the Buddha's blessing.
Xi Zhi...? Hearing Xi Zhen's intimate nickname for a certain mink, An Honghan's expression changed, but he quickly returned to normal. He had never even called her that before.
“She’s right in front of you.” An Honghan continued without blinking, gently stroking Xi Xizhi’s back, as if to comfort her or give her courage.
As the saying goes, an ugly daughter-in-law will eventually have to meet her in-laws, and An Honghan likes to strike first.
Besides, since I have feelings for Xi Xizhi, wouldn't it be better to confirm our relationship sooner rather than later?
Seeing that this old guy came looking for Xi Xizhi at this time, he probably wanted to take Xi Xizhi away from him. How could An Honghan give him that chance? This matter must be put on the agenda.
"In front of you? Where?! Young man, don't lie through your teeth! Don't think I'm easy to fool! There are only the two of us here, do you think I don't know?" Xi Zhen put his hands on his hips, looking very fierce.
"I never said she was a person."
An Honghan spoke calmly and casually, yet Xi Zhen felt a sudden urge to faint.
Xi Xizhi silently prayed for her master in her heart...
Based on past experience, An Honghan is someone you absolutely cannot offend. Just from what he just said, anyone with a slightly weaker mentality would be so angry they'd vomit blood.
Xi Zhen's gaze lingered on An Honghan's chest, his Adam's apple bobbing as he slowly spoke, "You're not going to tell me... that thing in your arms is my disciple, are you?"
This time, without An Honghan saying a word, Xi Xizhi had already shaken her little head and nodded at him.
Yes.
It's definitely your apprentice...
Absolutely true, the real deal!
Xi Zhen almost lost her balance, grabbing a tree trunk for support, her face darkening. "It really is?!"
The next second, his gaze shifted to the little sable in An Honghan's arms, his face filled with regret and speechlessness.
"Xizhi, how come you're getting more and more regressive as you get older?! Of all things to put your soul into, why did it have to be a weasel?!"
Xi Xizhi pursed her lips helplessly. It wasn't her choice which body her soul entered.
When she opened her eyes, she found herself transformed into a furry animal.
At that time, her reaction was no less intense than Xi Zhen's. She even went on a hunger strike for two meals in the cage that the Kingdom of Jiu had specially prepared for her, wanting to starve to death so that she could wear it again.
But in the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it and obediently accepted the fact.
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