After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 97: Master, Hug

Jiang Qingyun believed that she had deliberately misinterpreted Zhang Chi's premonition as worry, not realizing that Zhang Chi didn't have any premonition at all.

He only knew that once he left, Jiang Qingyun would definitely cause trouble.

The prey that was about to be cooked, how could he let her fly away?

She had a plan, and Zhang Chi had his own strategy.

"Master is right, but I still find it hard to be at ease.

If I had known, I shouldn't have learned talisman-making back then."

"Even if you didn't learn talisman-making, you would have learned something else. Even if you didn't learn anything, there will come a day when you leave Sword Sect.

As master and disciple, we also have a day when our fate ends. On the path of cultivation, you must learn to sever, let go, and depart."

Jiang Qingyun's words were meant for Zhang Chi, but also for herself.

Everyone understands the reasoning, but not everyone can put it into practice.

Those who can firmly follow the reasoning are truly wise and virtuous.

Jiang Qingyun was also an experienced person in the martial world. She had been poor since childhood and had seen the ugliness and hypocrisy of human nature.

She killed countless people and committed many evil deeds.

Of course, she wasn't born evil either. She had tried to be kind, but kindness only brought her harm.

Even when she saw Zi Mian, who was pitiful and resembled her past self, she couldn't help but feel pity and take care of her.

But in the end, this person turned out to be ungrateful and now came to cause trouble for her.

In her whole life, Jiang Qingyun had done good deeds without receiving any rewards, and she had done even more bad deeds without facing any consequences.

As long as she was strong enough, where would the consequences come from?

However, when she did good deeds in the past, she didn't receive any rewards, but now she received them from Zhang Chi, this tool.

Having lived for so many years, she felt loved by someone for the first time.

It was like a person who had been living in the depths of darkness suddenly being illuminated by a beam of light.

Zhang Chi was in her heart and eyes, and this feeling of being cherished was like a dream, making Jiang Qingyun unwilling to wake up.

But she knew very well that all of this was illusory.

Zhang Chi liked the master who cared for her, the master who was full of justice, kindness, and compassion, not someone like her who was covered in blood.

When it's time to sever, one must sever.

"The path to immortality is long and full of obstacles. No one can accompany you all the way, Zhang Chi. Everything in the world is like a dream, only you yourself are real.

So, cultivate yourself well, so that you can go further on the path of Immortal Ascension."

"I cultivate immortality not to become an immortal. Immortal Dao is like clouds to me."

Zhang Chi's words were somewhat rebellious.

It was like a student saying that they didn't want to go to college, which would definitely earn them a beating from their parents.

Indeed, Immortal Dao is hard to attain. Throughout history, who knows how many people have become immortals and achieved the Dao?

But if one doesn't have this pursuit, how can they walk on the path of immortality?

Jiang Qingyun felt that her disciple's thinking might be a bit problematic.

"If you don't want to pursue Immortal Dao, then why bother cultivating?"

"It's to obtain powerful strength and become someone who can protect the master. If cultivation means cutting the master out of my life, then it's putting the cart before the horse."

"You... you rebellious disciple!"

Jiang Qingyun almost couldn't hold back.

Zhang Chi was really clever. He could accurately discern the inner needs of others.

Like Jiang Qingyun, she didn't need anyone's protection. She was a lone wolf.

But precisely because she was a lone wolf, she needed more care.

Her heart was lonely and yearned for the love of others.

But no one loved her, which gave Zhang Chi the opportunity to take advantage of her vulnerability.

Tonight's farewell was crucial.

Whether Jiang Qingyun would end up in the pot or fly away depended on his actions.

Being scolded as a rebellious disciple, Zhang Chi didn't lower his head either. He looked at Jiang Qingyun with burning eyes and said, "Disciple is indeed not cut out for the path of cultivation, but I hope to achieve something in this lifetime and stand in front of the master, shielding you from wind and rain."

Gu Youyou couldn't bear to watch anymore. With Zhang Chi's personality, it's impossible for him to protect Jiang Qingyun. He must have some ulterior motive for not running away!

But Jiang Qingyun believed him.

She was pierced by Zhang Chi's scorching gaze, causing her heart to race. In a panic, she turned her head away and said in a disdainful tone, "With your meager cultivation, just take care of yourself and don't make me worry."

Turning her head away meant that she had already lost.

Whatever she said now would be meaningless.

Zhang Chi took a few steps forward, only half a step away from Jiang Qingyun.

Being so close made Jiang Qingyun anxious to retreat.

"Why are you so close?"

"Master, can you hug me?"

"???"

Jiang Qingyun couldn't believe it.

Where did this audacious disciple get the courage to make such a rude request?

However, when she looked into Zhang Chi's eyes, so clear and pure, filled only with attachment towards her and devoid of any adult desires, Jiang Qingyun softened a bit.

But there should still be rules between master and disciple.

Although Demon Race generally disregarded etiquette...

This fool, if I didn't dodge, he wouldn't be able to hurt me!

If she really let him take the initiative, could she stop him?

In some ways, Jiang Qingyun was still innocent and cute.

"I'm sorry, I know this request is a bit excessive."

Zhang Chi took a step back, increasing the distance between them.

Jiang Qingyun raised her hand but didn't reach out.

"You've never traveled far, and you're feeling uneasy. I won't hold it against you. In the future, you mustn't act like this again."

"Disciple understands. When I go to Talisman Treasure Sect, I will study diligently and not disappoint Master's guidance and expectations."

"As long as you understand. When you're there, don't meddle in other people's affairs and hide your kindness."

"Disciple understands. Master, take care."

"Mm, you may go."

With this farewell, it was considered over.

After bowing, Zhang Chi turned and walked slowly towards the exit. His steps were hesitant, as if he didn't want to leave.

Jiang Qingyun quietly watched everything, watching Zhang Chi's back as he slowly walked away. It felt as if she could see the fact that they were gradually growing apart.

"We were never meant to be in the same world. It's time for us to go our separate ways."

Jiang Qingyun felt a slight ache and pain in her chest.

She closed her eyes, savoring the feeling of this moment.

Perhaps, this was true detachment.

The door creaked open, and Zhang Chi should have left.

However, Jiang Qingyun didn't hear the sound of the door closing.

When she opened her eyes, she saw that Zhang Chi was still standing at the doorway.

Coincidentally, at that moment, he turned around and looked at Jiang Qingyun, who was still inside the room, and said loudly, "Master, I will practice diligently and become a man worthy of you. Wait for me to come back!"

After giving Jiang Qingyun a shock, Zhang Chi took big strides and left.

Jiang Qingyun stood there in a daze for a while before reacting.

A man who can be worthy of her...

This kid meant to become her man?

Ps: My wife is very unhappy that I took a day off without permission and demands that I update at least three chapters. Wow, I have a supervisor at home now.

(End of this chapter)