Chen Wentian’s eyes widened in surprise as Long Yifei’s lips touched his. This was the first time she had ever kissed him on her own accord. She pressed against him with a great amount of enthusiasm although her movements afterward were a little stiff and awkward. He couldn’t help but smile at her antics.

Long Yifei was experiencing something else altogether as her heart pounded in her chest, blood rushing to her head. She felt his warmth on her, his breath, his laugh. She reveled in his comforting presence, his protective aura. It was thrilling, intoxicating, this kiss that signified a new beginning in their relationship.

She had always kept herself guarded. They had made a deal when she agreed to be his disciple. She had given her body to him but not her heart. She let him play with her any way he wanted, not unwillingly but merely as a part of her duty, an obedient disciple before an immortal master.

She always respected his effort on her behalf but now, something had changed. She appreciated him, wholeheartedly. His actions had touched her deeply and finally, there was a crack in the shell she had wrapped around herself for so long.

The moment of impulse passed and Long Yifei tried to pull back. Chen Wentian felt the heat on her cheeks and saw her bashful eyes fluttering, avoiding his gaze. She felt her task was finished but he was far from satisfied. Unwilling to let her go, he wrapped an arm around her waist and leaned in, capturing her once again.  

She let out a sigh of surrender as she melted in his arms. She let go of all other thoughts and simply enjoyed the moment and the sensations like she had never before.

He, on the other hand, had a million thoughts racing through his head. He was far past being simply being aroused. He was agitated, impatient, and on the edge. He desperately wanted to push her down and strip off her clothes but he continuously fought back those urges.

He knew he had made a significant breakthrough with her and he didn’t want to ruin the moment. He didn’t know exactly why but he felt a passive approach was the most effective. He let her lead and took only what she was willing to give instead of pushing and asking for more.

After an eternity, the pair finally separated. Their eyes connected once more, hers quivering with vulnerable emotion that shook his soul, his burning with a passion that seared her to the core.

“Master…” She whispered.

Although she still called him master, the way it left her lips was so gentle and poignant that she might as well have called him ‘husband’.

“Fei’er.” He replied with a silly grin.

Long Yifei decided then and there that she couldn’t keep everything a secret anymore. She still wasn’t willing to bare herself completely but she didn’t want him to be completely in the dark about her past. That would only hurt him and stunt their relationship. She didn’t want that.

“Master.” She said again. She pulled over the aged record book that held a clue to her past and hugged it to her chest. “You know that I once lost the memories of my childhood, before my time at Glacier Palace. I told you after we came back from the Eastern Sanmu Metropolis that the dream array had dislodged some of those memories but I had never told you exactly what they were.”

“I don’t blame you. You don’t have to tell me if you aren’t comfortable.”

She glanced at him and smiled sweetly, “I’m still not fully ready but I want to tell you something, about what I’ve been searching for in the library, something that I found just last night.”

“Oh…” He quickly covered them both in a bubble of immortal energy and waited, not daring to breathe.

She nodded and slowly told him. She disclosed that she was originally born in the Kingdom of Silver Cascades in the Great Falls Province. She described how she escaped the destruction of her royal family and escaped from the Martial Brilliance Continent to the Eastern Sanmu Subcontinent using a spatial treasure. She revealed her mother’s name, the identity of her friend Dong Ruming, and their connection that was hidden within the historical records of the Glacier Springs Province.

She also voiced her thoughts about the unknown enemy that wiped out her kingdom and an entire continent, how they had the power to not only perform the deed but get rid of all records about it. It was as if the Kingdom of Silver Cascades and the Great Falls Province had never existed.

“So…” Long Yifei finished with a sigh, “With such a powerful enemy hiding in the shadows, I feel that it is too dangerous for me to approach Immortal Tranquil Flute Dong Ruming. That’s why I wanted to ask for your opinion and see how we should proceed.”

Chen Wentian crossed his arms and pondered for a while, “Such a vicious enemy… only the Seven Potentates of Jiannan immediately comes to mind. They are a bunch of seriously unreasonable people. They bully people as they please and strut around like they own everything.”

“Do you think it could be all seven acting together or perhaps it was only done by one of them?” She asked.

“I don’t know. Such a large coalition of immortals, there should definitely be cracks and divisions. However, at least towards annoying outsiders, they present a unified front. I am working on getting more information on them though it will take time. We are an unfortunate pair of master and disciple, to have attracted their attention so quickly. We cannot do anything that would rouse their suspicion. Their methods are unreasonable and there is no guessing what they could do if pushed.”

“I agree. I promise I won’t do anything else for now. Since I found out about my mother’s past and her relationship with Dong Ruming, I am satisfied. This is all I can do with my abilities.” She said.

“Fei’er, leave it to me. I will investigate her for you. Messing with people in secret is what I do best!”

Long Yifei smiled and leaned on his shoulder, “Thank you.”

Chen Wentian’s heart swelled and he hugged her tight, “Don’t worry. Just concentrate on your studies. I will take care of all your worries. Did you know? I’m progressing steadily towards the Spirit King Realm. Jasmine is also going to be Spirit King after her hibernation. The Spirit King Realm is a big leap from the Spirit Lord Realm. In a subcontinent, a Spirit Lord is awesome existence that can rule whole provinces. Here in the main continent, they are nothing and serve as servants or mercenaries. Spirit Lords here don’t have the power to decide their own fates but Spirit Kings do.”

He chuckled and continued to boast, “I’ll be a Spirit King soon and this will give me a lot more influence and respect within the Order. I will be able to gain real allies. Instead of people trying to use me for their own benefit, my power will be a real force. When that time comes, if there are still unruly people standing in way of your past, I will simply destroy them for you!”

Long Yifei let out a soft chortle. She leaned up, kissed his cheek, and then whispered in his ear, “Master, I will wait for that day.”

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