NOVEL NEXT Chapter 114: Refusing the Invitation
Chapter 114: Refusing the Invitation
In the evening, with the help of the pill, Su Yun finally fully recovered.
He let out a long breath.
The Zong Breakthrough Pill, being a peak sixth-tier pill, was indeed difficult to refine.
He had failed twice before successfully creating it.
Moreover, it had drained all his Dou Qi. If not for Hai Bodong and the others guarding outside, it might have escaped.
The Zong Breakthrough Pill was close to the seventh-tier level and had a lot of spiritual essence.
Seeing Su Yun wake up, Xiao Yi Xian, who had been watching over him, smiled with joy. She opened her arms, looking expectantly at Su Yun.
Understanding her gesture, Su Yun picked her up and spun her around twice.
After putting her down, Xiao Yi Xian straddled Su Yun.
Her delicate hands cupped Su Yun's handsome face, her beautiful eyes slowly closing as she leaned in.
Su Yun placed his hands on Xiao Yi Xian's slim waist and moved closer.
For a long time, Xiao Yi Xian slightly gasped, tilting her head back, and the soft sensation returned.
The two of them were affectionate for quite some time, and Xiao Yi Xian's blushing face was filled with shyness.
Su Yun patted her head, feeling a bit puzzled.
What's gotten into Yi Xian today? Isn't it enough yet?
At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian's red lips trembled slightly.
"Princess Yao Ye?"
Su Yun was taken aback and instinctively sniffed himself, understanding the situation.
He smiled bitterly and nodded.
Upon getting the answer, Xiao Yi Xian rested her head on Su Yun's chest, drawing circles with her fingers.
"Can you tell me about her?"
There was a hint of jealousy in her voice.
Su Yun tightened his grip on her waist.
He recounted the two encounters with Yao Ye in detail.
Suppressing her unease, Xiao Yi Xian spoke with a nervous tone.
"Brother, if you think about it seriously, Princess Yao Ye is quite a match for you..."
Hearing this, Su Yun slapped her lightly on the hip.
"What are you talking about?"
The blush on Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks deepened as she scolded.
"Brother, you're such a pervert."
Su Yun didn't mind at all and replied cheekily.
"Pervert or not, I'm only like this with Yi Xian."
Xiao Yi Xian felt shy, but the slap from Su Yun brought her a bit of joy. She still asked.
"Is Brother also a pervert with Princess Yao Ye?"
Su Yun was momentarily stunned. He leaned in close to Xiao Yi Xian's ear, breathing out warm air.
"No, Brother is only like this with Yi Xian."
It tickled, but it felt so good.
The tingling sensation from her earlobe made Xiao Yi Xian enjoy it, but she seemed to have remembered something.
"Brother, stop changing the subject."
"Brother, you're so talented, and Princess Yao Ye is the future Empress. Don't you think you two are a good match?"
Hearing this, Su Yun couldn't help but laugh.
Xiao Yi Xian was too well-protected and hadn't interacted much with the outside world.
Of course, it was normal for a child from a small village to have such thoughts.
This girl still didn't realize how terrifying her constitution was.
Su Yun looked into Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes with a serious expression.
"Yi Xian, I promise you, as soon as we both come of age, I will marry you immediately!"
Seeing her beloved's solemn promise, a wave of happiness washed over Xiao Yi Xian, overwhelming her.
"Brother..."
With a slightly dazed look in her eyes, Xiao Yi Xian moved closer to Su Yun.
"I want..."
The next morning.
Yao Ye and Gu He came to visit early.
As for Jia Xingtian, he couldn't wait to go into seclusion to break through.
In the hall of the Miteer family, Su Yun and Hai Bodong were receiving them.
Su Yun glanced slightly at Yao Ye from the corner of his eye.
Her intentions were not difficult to guess.
She was most likely interested in his potential rather than having any genuine affection for him.
Including today, they had only met three times.
He wasn't narcissistic enough to think his charm was so great that it could make a girl fall in love at first sight.
There was no doubt that Yao Ye was beautiful, spirited, tall, mature, and the future Empress of the Jia Ma Empire, with a touch of authority in her brows.
To outsiders, such a woman might be seen as a lofty ruler, but in private, she would be a lover beneath him.
To most people, this was indeed very appealing.
But to him, it was just that.
In the end, she was just a pretty face.
The Jia Ma Empire's strength was middling among the surrounding empires. Yao Ye's status was very noble to commoners.
But he didn't care for it at all.
After all, he was no longer the impoverished child in Wutan City who stole medicinal materials to cultivate and whose parents had died.
Now, he was a sixth-tier alchemist, a young talent with mastery over different fires and a Dou Ling cultivation level.
I stand before you now; how much do I resemble my former self?
The four sat down.
Gu He couldn't help but carefully observe Su Yun and sighed.
"I didn't believe the rumors about Master Zhang in the imperial capital before, but seeing you in person, I realize the rumors were an understatement."
Su Yun maintained a polite smile.
Gu He was a well-known character and deserved some interaction.
It was just a pity that it wasn't Yun Yun who had come.
Su Yun felt a bit regretful.
"Pill King, you overpraise me."
Gu He's face showed a bitter smile.
"In your presence, I dare not claim the title of Pill King."
Su Yun and Gu He chatted happily for a while before Gu He left.
In fact, Gu He had come with the intention of exchanging alchemy experiences, but with Yao Ye also visiting, he found it inappropriate to bring up.
Su Yun watched Gu He leave and shook his head inwardly.
Gu He was a decent person, upright and forthright, but unfortunately, a sycophant meets a bad end.
In the original story, he was just a background character for Xiao Yan.
Su Yun set aside these thoughts and looked at Yao Ye.
"Princess Yao Ye, is there something you need today? If it's to thank me, there's no need. Old Jia has already compensated me."
A trace of reserve flashed across Yao Ye's face.
"Besides representing the royal family to express our gratitude to Master Zhang, I have some personal matters to discuss with you."
Hearing this, Hai Bodong tactfully left the hall.
After Hai Bodong left, a blush appeared on Yao Ye's face, and her luscious red lips looked extremely enticing.
"I wonder if Master Zhang has time today. I would like to invite you to explore the imperial capital and show you some hospitality."
Su Yun's expression remained calm, as if he had anticipated this, and he politely declined.
"There's no need. I will be in seclusion for some time and will be leaving the Jia Ma Empire soon. Thank you for your kind offer, Princess."
Hearing this, Yao Ye's pretty face showed a trace of surprise.
Leaving?
Su Yun exchanged a few more polite words with her before sending her off.
After Yao Ye left in embarrassment, Hai Bodong appeared beside Su Yun.
"You didn't seize the opportunity to get close to her and enjoy her company. Letting her go is such a waste!"
Hai Bodong's face was full of regret.
Su Yun glared at Hai Bodong.
This old rogue.
"Old Hai, you must have been quite the ladies' man in your youth."
(End of Chapter)
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