[Little Mirror, let me see what's going on with them? I feel like Lu Jiangting is acting strange. Does he like his senior brother?]
As the little mirror flipped through the memories of Lu Jiangting and Qin Hongyan's past in the retrospective mirror, it answered earnestly.
【No.】
【No? I don't believe it! Based on my experience reading countless stories, something's off about Lu Jiangting. And this isn't the first time I've felt this way; I sensed something amiss the last time I saw him.】
Fang Ruotang was quite confident in her own romantic abilities.
She had the small mirror project Lu Jiangting and Qin Hongyan's past onto her screen.
The whole thing had a strong aftertaste.
Well, how should I put it!
It was a grand unrequited love, a love that one was unaware of.
She didn't know whether to sympathize with Lu Jiangting or feel fortunate for him.
When Lu Jiangting joined the sect, Qin Hongyan was already the sect's number one disciple. Lu Jiangting was deeply attracted to him at their first meeting.
After all, Qin Hongyan was like the bright moon hanging high in the sky.
Lu Jiangting vowed then and there that he would catch up with Qin Hongyan, become him, and even surpass him.
Qin Hongyan is an awe-inspiring figure because he always leaves everyone else behind; he will never bow down to anyone.
Qin Hongyan focused solely on cultivation.
Every time Lu Jiangting achieved a small success, Qin Hongyan had already taken a big step forward, and there was always a distance between them.
Even later, because of his talent and hard work, he was promoted by the sect and gradually gained a certain status. In fact, he could stand beside the sect leader and elders on grand occasions, just like Qin Hongyan.
But Qin Hongyan never gave him a second glance, and didn't even remember that he had saved him once in the secret realm where his sect was training.
It wasn't until the sect was handed over to Lu Jiangting and Qin Hongyan became the Grand Elder that the two began to have more real contact.
Qin Hongyan is the light, and Lu Jiangting is the one who chases the light.
[Wait, he's never said he likes me, does that mean he does?]
The little mirror couldn't understand the deep affection in this story. From beginning to end, the two of them didn't seem to have any intimate moments, and they never said a word of liking each other.
Saying you like someone is a bit superficial; it's not just about love and romance, it's quite complex. Fang Ruotang couldn't describe it either.
It's probably a kind of longing!
Should we tell Lu Jiangting? Otherwise, won't he never discover his true feelings for him in his entire life?
Fang Ruotang thought for a moment, then firmly shook her head.
【No, this is fine! Even if he notices it, he might not be happy. Besides, Qin Hongyan is his idol, not necessarily romantic love.】
Fang Ruotang didn't want to get involved in other people's affairs. Most importantly, Qin Hongyan was truly like a saint, single-minded and focused.
Exposing this matter will only cause Lu Jiangting to struggle.
Furthermore, this is only her one-sided understanding, and it may not be right or wrong.
Besides, liking someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to be lovers. Fang Ruotang thought it was fine with them being like this.
Regardless of Lu Jiangting's intentions, he was ultimately following the light in his heart.
Fang Ruotang had a complete understanding of the two of them in her mind, but neither of them realized that Lu Jiangting was still making a last-ditch effort.
"Senior brother, I'm leaving. You'll be all alone..."
"It's alright, you're much better now."
"Senior brother, don't be stubborn. I'll stay here and watch over you. Let Elder Wen and Elder Ling go."
Fang Ruotang had originally planned to send the two elders as well.
After all, among the four of them, the First Elder was the most seriously injured. Although the other three were also seriously injured, they had recovered to a great extent thanks to Fang Ruotang's generous contributions.
Having seen Lu Jiangting's past, Fang Ruotang felt a pang of conscience about asking him to leave his senior brother at this time.
Before Qin Hongyan could speak, she agreed.
“Alright! Let Elder Wen and Elder Ling each lead a team on the mission! Elder Lu can stay in the sect to take care of Elder Qin. If anything happens, you can contact me anytime.”
Lu Jiangting looked at Fang Ruotang in surprise.
He didn't want to leave. After all, his senior brother hadn't recovered yet, and they were in such an unfamiliar environment. How could he dare to leave his senior brother here alone?
But he also knew his senior brother's unwavering nature.
Since his senior brother told him to go, he had no choice but to go.
The attempt to pester him was merely a subconscious act, without any expectation of reciprocation. Unexpectedly, Sect Master Fang changed his mind first.
Qin Hongyan was a simple man, without many hidden thoughts. Although he didn't understand why Sect Master Fang suddenly changed his mind, he didn't say anything.
So Lu Jiangting asked him anxiously, "Can I stay?"
He simply nodded and calmly said, "I will obey the sect leader's orders."
Lu Jiangting's expression froze as he looked at Fang Ruotang.
Fang Ruotang nodded, pretending not to see the fleeting disappointment on Lu Jiangting's face, and made some suspicious guesses.
Was Lu Jiangting truly unaware of his deep affection for Qin Hongyan, or was he simply too aloof to break the current relationship?
The thought flashed through Fang Ruotang's mind, but she didn't delve into it further.
She has plenty of free time and enjoys watching people talk about love, but she's not so idle that she has to dig out people's secrets.
Fang Ruotang left the place where the two lived and went to find Elder Wen first.
Elder Wen was sleeping on a recliner, and her disciple Wen Yi was cultivating in front of her. The two looked more like mother and daughter than master and disciple.
Fang Ruotang's arrival shattered the warm atmosphere between the master and disciple.
"The sect leader has come in person; is there anything he wishes to say?"
Elder Wen has a gentle temperament, and her whole personality is just like her surname, making people feel happy when they see her. No wonder she has been at the top of the list of most popular elders in the Tiangang Sect for so many years.
"Yes! It's about the new mission issued by the Mission Hall..." Fang Ruotang stated her purpose directly.
Elder Wen listened quietly, a faint smile on his lips.
Wen Yi was clearly not as composed as Elder Wen. She couldn't help but speak up when Fang Ruotang was only halfway through her sentence.
"But Master's health is not fully recovered. It might be inappropriate for him to go out at this time."
"I certainly won't let her go out with her injuries! I'll heal her." Fang Ruotang wasn't one to make empty promises, and she immediately began healing Elder Wen.
He raised his hand, his spiritual energy intertwined with wisps of primordial power.
"The Lord won't let you heal others." The little mirror muttered to itself, keeping a close eye on Fang Ruotang's soul. If she showed even the slightest self-injury, it was ready to immediately complain.
[Don't argue, I know what I'm doing.]
Xiao Jingzi grumbled and cursed, not believing Fang Ruotang's words at all.
He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that although he had used his primordial power this time, the wounds on his soul had not increased or spread.
[See? I told you I knew what I was doing. I noticed when you used your source power last time, so using a little bit now won't have much of an impact.]
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