Chapter 952: Chapter 952: Tianxing’s Departure
"What if I refuse?"
Zhu Fei’s tone suddenly became firm.
This was not Zhu Fei being reckless, insisting on defying Lan Ye, but rather a reflection of his true feelings.
If a formidable person came and, without reason or principle, declared they would take Zhu Fei’s friend away, forbidding any future contact between Zhu Fei and his friend,
If Zhu Fei showed no backbone or response, letting the other dictate matters as they pleased, then he wouldn’t be Zhu Fei at all.
Even knowing that doing so might truly anger the other party and potentially invite mortal peril, Zhu Fei felt compelled to act!
Nothing else, only because he is Zhu Fei, that’s all!
"Hmm?"
Lan Ye was evidently surprised by Zhu Fei’s reaction at this juncture, her beautiful eyes narrowing deeply.
Along with this, the temperature of the space around them dramatically dropped.
Li Han and Li Biao couldn’t help but shiver intensely.
"I have to admit, you have great courage. This is the first time in many years someone dares speak to me in such a tone and manner."
As she spoke, the space around Lan Ye began to subtly distort, and both tangible and intangible Sword Qi shadows gradually started to gather.
Seeing Lan Ye’s momentum escalates, danger emanating from her, suddenly at that moment, Chen Tianxing’s figure suddenly blocked Zhu Fei!
Chen Tianxing looked at Lan Ye, his expression extremely earnest, and said, "Senior, please calm your anger. I can agree to your earlier terms, follow you to the Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace, and become your disciple, but I have one condition..."
With that, Chen Tianxing took a deep breath and continued, "I beg you not to harm Zhu Fei. As long as you agree to this condition, from now on, whatever you ask, I will try my best to fulfill it."
"Tianxing!"
Chen Tianxing’s words instantly stunned Zhu Fei.
He never expected Chen Tianxing to say such a thing to Lan Ye at this moment.
But soon after, Zhu Fei understood Chen Tianxing’s intentions.
Ultimately, the main reason Chen Tianxing made this choice was likely to protect Zhu Fei.
Having cultivated step by step from the Cultivation World and finally ascended to the Immortal Realm, Chen Tianxing was no fool.
She was aware that with Lan Ye’s current status and cultivation, after Zhu Fei’s offense, unless she agreed to Lan Ye’s earlier demands, Lan Ye would never let Zhu Fei go easily.
This has nothing to do with anything else, just because it’s about the dignity of a strong individual.
Lan Ye clearly saw Chen Tianxing’s intention and could not help but give Chen Tianxing a deep look before slowly nodding:
"Okay, as long as you are willing to join my Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace and become my disciple, I will not pursue this boy’s offense against me."
Then Lan Ye continued, "But from now on, you must sever all ties with him. If he interferes with your future cultivation, it would be better to kill him now."
When saying the last sentence, Lan Ye’s eyes glowed with brilliant swords of slaughter.
Chen Tianxing’s breath tightened sharply, quickly agreeing, "Alright, I promise you, but neither you nor Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace can cause him any trouble in the future. Senior, you don’t want his death to completely disrupt my state of mind, do you?"
As Chen Tianxing finished speaking, Lan Ye uttered a slight "oh" and nodded thoughtfully.
"Hmm, you do have a point. Alright, because of this, I won’t cause him any trouble again, including Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace. As long as he doesn’t provoke you, the sect won’t make things difficult for him."
Although Chen Tianxing had only been with Lan Ye for a short moment, she had clearly grasped some of Lan Ye’s principles by now.
The promise not to kill Zhu Fei was evidently just a superficial verbal agreement.
Not until Chen Tianxing clarified the key did Lan Ye truly abandon the idea of troubling Zhu Fei.
This made Chen Tianxing break out in a cold sweat, feeling overwhelmingly fearful.
She couldn’t even imagine what her reaction would be if Zhu Fei actually suffered an accident then.
This intense and inexplicable emotion also prompted her to reflect on her inner self.
Chen Tianxing was rather puzzled as to why she reacted so strongly concerning Zhu Fei’s safety.
Even being willing to do anything as long as it ensured his safety.
Throughout Chen Tianxing’s extended life, almost besides matters related to cultivation, she seldom concerned herself with anything else, naturally leading to virtually no experience in relationships.
And because of this, Chen Tianxing’s internal confusion arose at present.
"Alright, Tianxing disciple, if there’s nothing else, come with me now."
At this moment, Lan Ye spoke up.
Chen Tianxing glanced at Lan Ye, then at Zhu Fei and the others, hesitating before saying, "But Senior, I have some items left in the workers’ carriage. Would you mind..."
"Hmm, those items are unnecessary; they aren’t worth much. Whatever you’ve left behind, I can give you something far better. Come, I’ll take you to the highest level of this cross-domain train now," Lan Ye said.
After speaking, Lan Ye didn’t wait for Chen Tianxing’s agreement, promptly using Immortal Essence to envelop Chen Tianxing’s body, disappearing in a flash.
The next second, Lan Ye had whisked Chen Tianxing away, vanishing before Zhu Fei and the others’ eyes.
Watching Lan Ye and Chen Tianxing’s disappearing silhouettes, Zhu Fei’s gaze was exceptionally complex.
He knew very well what Chen Tianxing sacrificed for him just now.
Based on Lan Ye’s terms and her background in the Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace, Chen Tianxing joining it wouldn’t pose any major issues.
On the contrary, Chen Tianxing joining such a large sect would be a very good opportunity for her.
But the issue lay in Chen Tianxing seemingly not wanting to join this Hidden Sword Heavenly Palace, or rather, she simply didn’t want to be separate from him.
Zhu Fei, no stranger to romantic matters, naturally sensed the subtle change in Chen Tianxing’s attitude towards him lately.
Now, having just been separated from him, perhaps Chen Tianxing may not yet fully perceive this.
But with time, Chen Tianxing would undoubtedly understand her heart.
Inexplicably, Zhu Fei’s heart felt an unexplained emptiness, mixed with complexity and melancholy.
He couldn’t help but lightly sigh internally, simultaneously making a decision.