Chapter 22 From now on, will Master only be with me? Ah Que deserves to be the most...
Jiang Yuemian immediately guessed Chen Que's thoughts. His first reaction was fear, followed by panic.
His desire to possess his master alone, which he wanted to hide, was guessed by his master.
Shen Que's fingertips trembled slightly. Did his master really allow him to have such thoughts? He didn't know. If his master really didn't want him anymore, he didn't know what to do.
His expression was somewhat dejected, yet also stubborn.
Just when he felt that his whole world had abandoned him, a warm hand covered his head, and his anxious heart found a new place to rest.
Jiang Yuemian said with a mix of helplessness and heartache, "A-Que, you should have told me sooner."
Ah Que is such a quiet person, sigh.
Master, you're feeling sorry for him, aren't you?
Shen Que mustered the courage to raise her head again, her clear, delicate peach blossom eyes looking at Jiang Yuemian, trembling slightly, and with a hint of moisture in them.
Jiang Yuemian's heart almost melted instantly. But this wasn't the end of it. Seeing that his master didn't show any disgust towards him, Shen Que tentatively moved closer to his master and slowly rested his head on Jiang Yuemian's leg.
How wonderful, to be so close to Master, no longer that cold, hard sword.
Shen Que felt that even if he were to die now, it would be worth it.
“Master, if I were to say…” His eyes trembled slightly, and he continued, “I think Master only has me by his side.”
What will Master think? Will he think he's naturally jealous and expel him from the sect?
But he just couldn't accept that his master was with someone else. Once a half-demon struggling in a chaotic world has warmth, he will desperately try to possess it.
The thought of others sharing his master with him made his eyes turn bloodshot; he would never allow it!
Although Jiang Yuemian felt that she was too close to A Que, she did not let A Que get up in the end.
Ah Ding definitely felt abandoned.
Sigh, she also grew up in an orphanage, so of course she can understand this feeling. Besides, Ah Que is still a child, so of course she has to coax him.
With that, she sighed helplessly and stroked Shen Que's head with her hand, which made Shen Que shudder.
Jiang Yuemian coaxed, "A-Que, I've never thought about taking anyone as my disciple."
Shen Que listened quietly.
She continued, "No matter what, I will only have one apprentice, Ah-Chu."
She then said in a light tone, "So, Ah-Chu, can you give me a little trust?"
Shen Que then looked up, gazing up at Jiang Yuemian, where he saw his own small reflection in his master's clear eyes.
At that moment, Shen Que felt that they only had each other, and in a daze, he heard himself say "okay".
When he turned around again, he continued steadily, as if both pleading and confirming, "Will Master only be with me from now on?"
Although Jiang Yuemian found these words strange, she still promised, "From now on, I will only be with A-Que."
Shen Que finally smiled, his bright eyes sparkling with laughter. His beautiful face made Jiang Yuemian sigh, "Ah Que truly has a handsome appearance!"
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The next morning, Jiang Yuemian got out of bed and found that her faith value for the day had reached 490,000.
001 was even happier than she was, and had already run off to play. Lately, it hadn't been talking to her much.
When Shen Que arrived, Jiang Yuemian was sitting outside, and from her vantage point, she could see the courtyard that Shen Que had just finished decorating.
I think Ah Que will be able to move in tomorrow.
"Master." An awkward voice sounded from behind.
With the aroma of food in the air, Jiang Yuemian knew without turning around that Shen Que had arrived.
Shen Que neatly arranged the food and then obediently sat down opposite Jiang Yuemian.
He looked very different today, as if a completely new image had been revealed after the clouds had parted, radiant and captivating. Jiang Yuemian glanced at him several times.
Shen Que felt the direct gaze and his face turned slightly red, but the corners of his lips involuntarily turned up. He was a little embarrassed and said, "Master, let's eat."
"Um."
"A-Que's yard will be finished today, and he can move in tomorrow."
Shen Que glanced back and saw that the courtyard was indeed almost finished. The thought that he and his master slept only separated by a wall filled him with joy.
How wonderful! Tomorrow he will be able to be so close to his master.
After the meal, Shen Que went to find Nangong Chen. He went to ask Nangong Chen for advice on how to serve his master well.
He had already sent a message via telepathy before arriving. As soon as he reached the door, Nangong Chen waved to him, and he sat down opposite him.
Shen Que went straight to the point: "Senior Brother Chen, I came here today to ask how you serve your Uncle well."
"Huh?" Nangong Chen was startled when he heard Shen Que's words and hadn't recovered yet.
Shen Que patiently explained, "I see that my senior brother and junior uncle get along well, and I also wish to do the same with my master."
"Oh, you mean this? You scared me!" Nangong Chen's face, which was usually as expressionless as a dead man's, was now showing an exaggerated expression, as if he was really frightened by him.
He patted his chest and continued, "First, we must do a good job of what Master has entrusted to us."
He nodded knowingly.
Second, listen to your master's words.
Shen Que continued to humbly accept instruction.
"As for the third one," Nangong Chen said, keeping everyone in suspense.
"What is the third?" Shen Que frowned and asked in return.
"Thirdly, of course, we shouldn't bother Master unnecessarily! Look, although Uncle-Master isn't as busy as my Master, he's still a Mahayana cultivator. I imagine they have their own things to do every day, so we disciples should let them have their own time!" Nangong Chen said confidently.
...
After leaving Nangong Chen's place, Shen Que pursed his lips.
Feeling somewhat lost upon returning to the courtyard, he took out his civil service exam questions and continued practicing. Since staying away from his master was impossible, he decided to make up for it elsewhere.
This scrolling lasted for a whole day and night. When Jiang Yuemian saw Shen Que the next day, Shen Que had a pair of panda eyes.
"Ah Que! What's wrong with you?" Jiang Yuemian knew she shouldn't laugh, but Ah Que usually had a very good image, and these panda eyes of his now being associated with him looked rather comical.
“Master…” Shen Que said in a resentful tone.
"Alright, alright, I won't laugh anymore," Jiang Yuemian said immediately, her expression turning serious.
Shen Que stared at Jiang Yuemian with his deep eyes and said, "I just did some extra practice questions for the civil service exam yesterday."
"Huh!? Ah Que, you didn't stay up all night, did you?"
Shen Que nodded; there was still more than half the day left.
"Quick! Sit down, I'll use my spiritual power to heal you." Jiang Yuemian pulled Shen Que to sit down, and her spiritual power flowed into Shen Que's body like a gentle spring breeze. Wood-type spiritual power is the gentlest and most suitable for relieving fatigue.
Within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Chen Que's dark circles disappeared. Jiang Yuemian then withdrew her hand with satisfaction and looked at that beautiful face.
"Ah Que, you still need to balance work and rest in the future," Jiang Yuemian said with heartfelt concern.
Shen didn't want her to know his little secret, so he just nodded blankly.
"By the way, Ah Que, have you packed all your things?"
Shen Que was surprised that his master would care about such a small matter, and he was secretly pleased.
"Don't worry, Master. I brought the things over early this morning and they're all put away now."
If it weren't for the strangeness of him coming over in the middle of the night, he would have moved in long ago.
Being separated from one's master by only a wall means that, in effect, one lives with one's master.
"Okay." Although Jiang Yuemian was a little surprised that A Que had finished packing so early, she didn't ask. A Que was always diligent, so she figured it was just a habit.
"I don't know what A-Que will like, so I'm going to set up an array in A-Que's courtyard as a housewarming gift for him." Jiang Yuemian knew this was a bit stingy, so she continued, "I've also prepared spirit stones for A-Que. Now that you're my apprentice, you'll be going out to do a lot of things, and you can't do without spirit stones."
She placed a storage bag on the table, gesturing for Shen Que to keep it.
Shen Que didn't know why his master was so kind to him. How precious was the array set up by a Mahayana cultivator? His master was just about to bestow it upon him.
It is said that spirit stones are indispensable when going out to do things, but he has never cared about worldly things. It is just an excuse for his master to care about him.
His eyelashes trembled, and his lowered eyes, like stars, took the storage bag.
[Ding! 500,000 Faith Points achieved! Congratulations, Mianmian! 001 will be upgrading soon! The timing is uncertain! Take good care of yourself, Mianmian!]
Huh? So fast!
Jiang Yuemian didn't hear 001's reply and probably went to upgrade.
Jiang Yuemian sighed inwardly. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the sword hanging at Shen Que's waist, but why wasn't the pendant she had given her there?
"Why isn't Ah Que wearing a pendant?"
Shen Que was a little shy and embarrassed: "Master, I'm afraid I'll break it."
Her voice was soft and gentle. For some reason, Jiang Yuemian felt that A Que seemed to be speaking in an increasingly delicate and coquettish manner.
It looks like a little bunny, so cute!
Jiang Yuemian was deeply moved by the gift that Chen Que had given her. Anyone would be happy if their gift was appreciated.
However, it was just a small gadget, and since Ah Que broke it, she would simply find him a better one.
Despite thinking this to herself, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Keep wearing it. If it breaks, I'll find a better one for Ah Que."
Ah Que deserves the best.
He should bow his head.
Jiang Yuemian nodded slightly.
Speaking of pendants, it seems she hasn't been instructing Ah Que on swordsmanship for several days.
"Ah Que, come on, let me see if your swordsmanship has improved recently in the courtyard." Jiang Yuemian was very interested, she was also a little itchy to try it herself.
The two were now in the center of the courtyard. Jiang Yuemian suppressed her cultivation to the same level as Shen Que: "A Que, don't worry, use all your strength."
Jiang Yuemian's eyes were bright when she said this, as if she was eager to try.
Shen Que was a little nervous, afraid that his performance would not satisfy his master.
But given the current situation, he cannot hide.
So he picked up the sword Jiang Yuemian had given him and charged at Jiang Yuemian with it.
Jiang Yuemian was clearly letting Shen Que win, teaching him while hitting him.
"Ah, hit it harder."
"Ah Que, draw your sword faster."
"Ah Que, are you uneasy?"
After this move, Jiang Yuemian took his sword, and Shen Que also recovered his senses.
"Master..."
Jiang Yuemian said seriously, "A-Que, the most taboo thing when fighting with a sword is to be absent-minded. Let it go today, but you must never be like that when fighting with others in the future."
Shen Que lowered his head; he simply...
"Alright, Ah Que is almost at the Golden Core stage, right? Once you reach the Golden Core stage, I will take you to find an unparalleled sword."
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