Chapter 456 Cha (2/2)

“Over the years, you’ve been the one who has shielded me from all the dangers I encountered.”

“But I promised master Cang Yuan I would protect you, and I do not wish to ultimately be incapable of fulfilling even this single promise…”

Zhou Yuan looked towards the perfect, flawless face before him, as he smiled and said, “Big sis Yaoyao, there are two reasons why I’ve been training so desperately… first is to protect the Great Zhou Empire, and second... is so that if you encounter danger one day, I will have the qualifications to help you fight for even that slim chance of survival.”

“Even if the price will be my own life.”

There was an easy and carefree smile on his face, however, the eyes that looked straight at Yaoyao were filled with earnesty.

Yaoyao was slightly stunned as she gazed into Zhou Yuan’s eyes. At this very moment in time, her usually ice-cold eyes that viewed all things with indifference seemed to melt a little.

Hence, she did not swat Zhou Yuan away when he held her hands, but instead gently grasped them back in return as she softly said, “If that day really comes, I hope that you… will try to stay alive.”

Sunlight peeked through the clouds at this moment, its rays gently embracing the two individuals in the stone pavilion, illuminating the ethereal dust that danced around them.

Zhou Yuan’s heart stealthily stirred due to Yaoyao’s words.

He gazed upon her seemingly glowing face as his heart throbbed a little harder. He stood up, looking straight into her eyes, as he could not help but slowly inch his face nearer to hers.

Zhou Yuan’s face was reflected in Yaoyao’s bright eyes as she seemed to stiffen.

The two grew closer and closer, their breaths already gently brushing across the other’s face.

Ao! Ao!

However, a split second before they could touch, the sound of barking suddenly cut through the air. Yaoyao instantly returned to her senses, as rarely seen panic flashed in her eyes. The cup in her hand was splashed at Zhou Yuan’s face in reflex.

Zhou Yuan’s face was frozen on the spot, as wine flowed down towards his chin.

A blush appeared on Yaoyao’s face as she glared at Zhou Yuan, before hurriedly turning around to enter the little house, tightly shutting the door behind her with a loud thud.

Zhou Yuan was left behind, dazed as a statue.

A long while later, he slowly wiped away the wine on his face, before turning around with a stormy expression. He immediately found Tuntun, and growled through gnashed teeth, “Bastard, I’m going to eat you today!”

He ferociously pounced towards Tuntun.

To think that this ingrate, that had eaten countless meals from him, would ruin things!

Such an atmosphere was already near impossible to encounter. Once Yaoyao regained her usual indifference and nonchalance, Zhou Yuan would not dare make such a bold move again even if he grew another ball. And now, such a rare opportunity had been ruined by Tuntun!

Man and beast began an ugly scuffle.

Some time later.

Zhou Yuan was lying on the ground, bloody claw marks covering every inch of his body. Tuntun rolled about in a pleased manner nearby as it released a series of very human-like mocking snorts. It was obvious that Zhou Yuan had ultimately been defeated in this short scuffle.

Zhou Yuan let out a deep grief-filled sigh. To think that he would be incapable of beating even a little brute...

While he was filled with grief and indignation, his eyelids gradually drooped with exhaustion, and he soon fell into a deep slumber.

Tuntun blinked a few times when it saw that Zhou Yuan had directly fallen asleep there on the ground, before it tiptoed towards his head. It lifted a leg, actually planning on pissing on Zhou Yuan’s head.

However, while its leg was being raised, a hand viciously pinched its ear and lifted it into the air.

Tuntun struggled, only to freeze when it saw Yaoyao’s clear as water like eyes, as a begging for forgiveness expression instantly emerged in its eyes.

“Take him back.” Yaoyao glanced towards the figure lying on the ground.

Tuntun was thrown back down. It could only grow in size and pull Zhou Yuan onto its back, before obediently sending him into the little house.

…

The next day, Zhou Yuan discovered that he was lying on his soft bed when he awakened from his deep sleep. He gazed at the edge on his bed, as abundant vital energy spread in his body, allowing his condition to slowly recover to its peak.

Gong!

The clear sound of an old bell suddenly rang out across the land.

A dazzling light shined in Zhou Yuan’s eyes, eager battle intent suging in their depths.

The chief disciple selection was finally here.

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