45 Chapter 1202: Saint 3-dan Pinnacle (1/2)
No matter what, Luo Qiqi was still his student. If someone bullied her, he could not possibly sit idly.
This was just like how he would stand up for Lu Chong and the others.
”Thank you…” Seeing the unwavering look in the man's eyes, Luo Qiqi could not help but recall the sight of the latter standing up against the Otherworldly Demon puppets back in the underground chamber, and a faint smile crept onto her lips.
It had been half a year since she had come to know this man, and she knew what kind of person he was.
For his student, he would stand against an entire kingdom unhesitatingly. For his butler, he was a man who would oppose the First King and a vice pavilion master of a Conferred Empire. Domineering, but very protective of those whom he cared for. Just by this alone, she had no doubt that he would rush to her rescue if something happened to her.
And this was why she loved him.
Earnest, gutsy, responsible, and decisive!
To those whom he cared for, he would treat them earnestly, not showing the slightest hint of hypocrisy.
”Teacher, I'm happy to hear such words from you. Alright, I'll be heading back first!” Luo Qiqi patted the dust off her hand as she flashed Zhang Xuan a smile. ”I won't impose on you any longer.”
Zhang Xuan waved his hand. ”Go on.”
Even though he had not voiced it explicitly, his actions should have clearly shown his rejection for her feelings.
After the affairs today, she should understand that he viewed her as another one of his precious students, and her affection toward him would never bear fruit. Hopefully, she would cast aside those thoughts and find one who was truly suited for her.
Luo Qiqi turned around before muttering softly, ”Farewell… Teacher.”
After which, she leaped into the air, and before long, she vanished from sight.
At Luo Qiqi's departure, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
He had only spent two hours with the other party, but he felt as if he had fought a war.
It seemed like he would really have to hold himself back in the future and maintain a lower profile, or else it would be troublesome if too many ladies were to fall in love with him.
Sometimes, being too outstanding was a sorrow.
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan was just about to find a place to cultivate with his newly-acquired Spirit Reinforcing Pills when he suddenly saw a figure heading over. It was none other than Yu Fei-er!
”Zhang shi, aren't you being a little biased? You should have told me that you were teaching Qiqi pill forging! I want to learn it, too!” Yu Fei-er harrumphed as soon as she landed on the cliff, apparently displeased by the private time he had spent with Luo Qiqi.
The both of them had confessed, and yet, Zhang Xuan had still chosen to spend some private with Luo Qiqi. She could not help but feel a little jealous at that.
”I was only teaching her pill forging. Nothing of what you are thinking happened…” Zhang Xuan rubbed his glabella in frustration. Knowing that it would be better to be straightforward with someone of Yu Fei-er personality, he decided to get straight to the point. ”To be honest with you, I already have someone that I like!”
”Really? Who is it? Is it Qiqi?” Yu Fei-er asked in alarm.
”It's not her but… the little princess of the Luo Clan!” Zhang Xuan replied.
”Luo Clan? As in the Sage clan?” Yu Fei-er did not believe what she was hearing. ”The Luo Clan is a lofty existence in the Master Teacher Continent, so how could you be acquainted with their little princess?”
The Sage Clans were existences that stood at the very peak of the Master Teacher Continent, the very embodiment of absolute power! In comparison to the Luo Clan, her Hongyuan royal family was truly nothing at all.
Considering that Zhang Xuan originated from the humble Tianxuan Kingdom, how could he possibly be acquainted with someone as noble as the little princess from the Luo Clan, let alone fall in love with her?
”You can choose not to believe my words if you want to. As for how I came to know her… I can only say that it was the workings of destiny. Furthermore, I can tell you that the feelings that we have for one another are mutual!” At this point, Zhang Xuan could not help but think of Luo Ruoxin, and his lips unknowingly curled up into a smile.
It was a misunderstanding that had brought them together the first time they met. He had thought that she was being pursued by spirit beasts back then, and he had forcefully pulled her down into a river, only to faint in the end. Thinking about it, the misunderstanding seemed almost like the miraculous working of fate. If that had not happened, would they still be together today?
In any case, since he already had someone he loved, he did not want to get too deeply involved with other ladies anymore. Yu Fei-er was a headstrong and resolute person, so he felt that he should nip her feelings in the bud.
”I don't believe you. You are lying…” Yu Fei-er's face paled.
All along, she had thought that Zhang Xuan had no girlfriend and that she, Luo Qiqi, and Hu Yaoyao all stood a chance as long as they worked diligently. However, it seemed like they were already too late.
”You are a wonderful lady, but what I am saying is the truth.” Zhang Xuan shook his head.
”But I…” Too agitated, Yu Fei-er's breathing hastened, rendering her unable to continue. Gritting her teeth, she turned around. After a moment of silence, she spat, one word after a word, ”Zhang shi, I have imposed on you today. I'll be leaving now…”
Then, not even waiting for Zhang Xuan's response, she leaped into the sky and took flight, disappearing into the horizon in a few moments.
Even though she did not say anything, her voice was tinged with sorrow and shock.
She could not believe that Zhang Xuan was taken, and she could not accept it either.
”Jeez.” Seeing that he had unintentionally hurt two ladies in just a few moments, Zhang Xuan shook his head and sighed.
If possible, he did not want to have done that either.
But he simply did not harbor any romantic feelings toward them. If he had allowed their feelings for him to develop, it would only have caused them greater pain in the future.