Chapter 42: Hidden Title

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, a hint of surprise appeared on Lu Yuan's face.

"Finding me a teacher? Are you serious?"

Lu Yuan was somewhat incredulous, She Long had taught him everything he knew in the spear art during these months, but Qian Renxue never let him take him as a disciple.

'Who could it be?' Lu Yuan wondered.

"Of course I am and you will meet him in due course."

"Tell me, who is he?" Lu Yuan asked curiously.

"I won't tell you!" Qian Renxue winked at him playfully.

"If you don't want to tell, forget it." Lu Yuan muttered.

A few seconds passed, and when Lu Yuan didn't continue to ask, Qian Renxue nervously spoke up.

"... Aren't you curious about who your new teacher will be?"

"I will find out in due course, won't I?" Lu Yuan replied with a playful smile, "We've been standing here for so long, the food is getting cold. Let's go!" he finished, heading towards the hall and winking at Qian Renxue just as she had done before.

"You... come back here!" Seeing Lu Yuan tease her back, Qian Renxue gritted her silver teeth and chased after him.

....

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

As the evening sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, Qian Renxue and Lu Yuan stood silently behind a towering oak tree near the entrance of the Mansion.

The rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of crickets were the only sounds that could be heard, while both had fallen into a brief period of silence.

Down the road, a carriage had parked quietly, its presence barely noticeable against the backdrop of the sprawling Mansion.

As she gazed at the boy in front of her, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel fortunate that the Spirit Hall had such a talented genius. If Lu Yuan belonged to one of the two Empires, he would pose a significant threat to the Spirit Hall.

"Sister Xue'er, you're daydreaming already, and I haven't even left yet," Lu Yuan chuckled as he waved his hand in front of her eyes.

Qian Renxue snapped back to reality.

"Dream on!" She retorted.

Suddenly, she took hold of Lu Yuan's hand and looked at him seriously. "Xiao Yuan, I need you to make me a promise. Promise me that you will never cause any harm to the Spirit Hall."

Confused by her request, Lu Yuan asked, "Has something happened?"

"Promise me first!" Qian Renxue refused to answer, instead, she waited for him to respond while holding his hand tightly.

Lu Yuan gazed at her, his dark eyes filled with sincerity. "As long as you are present, I would never think of doing anything to harm the Spirit Hall."

"Really?" Qian Renxue blinked her beautiful eyes.

"I mean it." Lu Yuan nodded.

Although he liked to jest with her, when it came to serious matters, he always treated them appropriately.

Qian Renxue searched his face for any hint of deceit, and finding none, she relaxed her grip on his hand.

However, she couldn't resist asking, "What if something happens to me?"

Would Lu Yuan still have the same loyalty to the Spirit Hall?

"That won't happen, Sister Xue'er." Lu Yuan shook his head.

Feeling unsatisfied with that answer, Qian Renxue asked again, "But what if...?"

"There is no 'if'!" Lu Yuan cut her off, saying slowly, "I won't let anything happen to you."

At the sound of his sincere words, a bright smile bloomed on Qian Renxue's face, lighting up her features.

Seeing this beautiful scene, and without thinking, Lu Yuan stepped forward and put his arms around her, hugging her tightly.

Qian Renxue was initially surprised by Lu Yuan's sudden embrace, but she soon found herself melting into his arms.

Though the sensation of being held was new to her, the happiness that radiated from Lu Yuan's words made her heart swell with joy.

Feeling her slender waist in his arms and the faint fragrance emanating from her body, Lu Yuan couldn't help but admire her figure. It was perfectly proportioned, not too curvy but graceful and elegant.

When Qian Renxue, who was taller than Lu Yuan, lowered her head, her soft lips brushed his forehead, causing a warm sensation throughout his body.

As they held each other, time seemed to stand still, and they were lost in their own world, completely unaware of the carriage parked on the side of the road.

Lu Yuan reluctantly released Qian Renxue from their embrace, and she looked at him with a slight hint of reproach.

"Had enough?" She asked softly, not wanting to seem too eager, even though his actions made her very happy.

Lu Yuan raised his head and looked at Qian Renxue's delicate face, and suddenly, his eyes flickered as he looked behind her. "What's that?"

Lu Yuan's expression changed to one of mild surprise, and Qian Renxue couldn't help but turn around curiously.

"I don't see anything..." Seeing nothing, Qian Renxue turned her head again in confusion.

"Nn!" Suddenly, a black shadow sealed her red lips just as she turned around.

Qian Renxue's eyes snapped open, and her mind went blank for a few moments.

Lu Yuan's voice reached her ears, "This is my promise to you."

After saying this, he immediately turned around, and using the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, he fled towards the carriage at full speed.

When Qian Renxue reacted, Lu Yuan's figure had already entered the carriage.

"Little rascal!" Being tricked and taken advantage of so easily, Qian Renxue was so angry that she stomped her foot, but Lu Yuan had already escaped her clutches, so she could only keep her frustration to herself.

Watching the carriage depart, Qian Renxue caressed her red lips, "Little rogue..." The tone of her voice, however, was light and soft, with a hint of shyness.

A smile showed on her face as she turned and walked back to the mansion, still feeling the lingering warmth from Lu Yuan's embrace.

...

The person in charge of taking Lu Yuan to Spirit City this time was a middle-aged Spirit Ancestor.

This person didn't know much, he was only ordered to pick up a good seedling to Spirit City. And because he was sent exclusively to bring this child, the middle-aged man did not dare to show impatience while waiting in front of the mansion.

During the journey, Lu Yuan discovered that his destination would not be the Supreme Pontiff Palace directly. Although he found it intriguing, he kept his curiosity to himself, assuming there must be a reason behind the arrangement.

As the carriage journeyed further away from Heaven Dou City, Lu Yuan gazed back with a touch of nostalgia, while lightly touching his lips.

'Sister Xue'er, it won't be long before we meet again.'

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Title: Farewell Kiss

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