Chapter 490 Flower of the Other Shore (1/2)

The steam from the boiling water sent the teapot ringing, breaking the silence after Lei Jing's little speech.

Shen Lian spoke softly, ”Lei Jing, please serve the tea.”

His voice was calming. Lei Jing freed herself from Guan Longzi's gaze and replied, ”Hmm.” After that, she followed Shen Lian's order and served the tea to everyone.

The tea was not great, though the water was excellent. The pleasant after-taste lingered in Wu Ding's mouth.

However, his attention was focused on Shen Lian. He was waiting for the little prince's answer.

With a cup of tea in his stomach, he found his agitation eased. This was good for his thought processes.

Shen Lian emptied his teacup. The moonlight filtered in through the surrounding windows, shrouding Zhiwei Home in its gentle glow.

He sized Lei Jing, Wu Ding, and Guan Longzi up.

Lei Jing was taken off guard, but she managed to calm herself down. She returned to being the fearless high-born lady that she was.

Wu Ding's eyes were clear and he faced Shen Lian's gaze directly; with his sincere eyes, he pleaded with Shen Lian.

Guan Longzi was modest. Shen Lian's gaze did not affect him. This showed how detached he was with the events around him.

Shen Lian smiled, ”Lei Jing, you do not want me to interfere. Meanwhile, Wu Ding requested for my help. Fellow Daoist is caught in the middle. Though, I am the one who gets to make the final call. I am not a busybody and I usually would not get myself involved in this.”

Initially, Lei Jing was pleased, but her good mood did not last long.

She replied, ”Did you hear that? My teacher decided not to interfere with your business.”

Lei Jing seemed to notice the unnecessary harshness in her tone and added, ”Actually, Tianyi just needed to succumb to my uncle's will and he will be fine.”

Wu Ding thought, ”If my uncle is willing to do that, he would have done that long ago.”

He wanted to talk back, but Shen Lian stopped him midway, ”However, I decided to let you decide for yourself. Three months from now, I want to compare with Guan Longzi to see whose disciple is stronger. As Lei Jing is my student, Fellow Daoist Guan Longzi's disciples would not stand a chance. However, Wu Ding is a remarkable individual. Wu Ding, why don't you study under Guan Longzi for three months and if you manage to secure victory over Lei Jing, I will grant you a wish.”

Wu Ding was surprised, ”Prince, do you mean what you have just said?”

Shen Lian replied casually, ”There is no reason for me to lie to you. If you don't believe me, we can have Guan Longzi to be the guarantor.”

Guan Longzi smiled, ”My pleasure. It will be fun to watch this together.”

Lei Jing could not object, after all, she held her own fate in her hands.

After sending Guan Longzi and Wu Ding off, Lei Jing batted her eyes at Shen Lian in a demure manner. Her curly and long lashes framed her beautiful eyes and it was a moving sight. Any man who was not moved by her beauty would be a man with a heart of stone.

Even though Shen Lian's heart was not made out of stone, but it was a lot harder than stone.

He smiled and looked at this beautiful student of his. He did not speak.