Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Don’t Think About Leaving
In her heart, her pure and virtuous master was actually… actually in broad daylight, hugging a man?
And she was the one who initiated the hug!
If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes.
She wouldn’t believe it, not in a million years, that her master could do such a thing.
Qin Caihe was dumbfounded and said, “Senior Sister Yuan, your master… with Junior Brother Jiang…”
Chu Xingmeng covered her eyes, her pretty face blushing slightly as she peeked through her fingers, “How did they suddenly end up hugging while talking?”
Yi Lianxing couldn’t help but cover her mouth to stifle a gasp.
Her eyes widened as much as they could!
What impossible scene had they just witnessed?
Jiang Fan felt like he was being suffocated by the hug, and he reminded.
“Sect Master, calm down.”
Gong Caiyi was stunned for a moment before realizing what she was doing!
She quickly let go in a panic, her heart in chaos.
“Gong Caiyi, what are you doing?”
“What if someone misunderstands?”
She rubbed her forehead, trying to hide her embarrassment, and said.
“I lost my composure just now, forgetting that you are a male disciple.”
“Forget about this incident.”
“And don’t tell anyone else.”
The Spirit Beast Sect only had female disciples, and they hardly saw any men throughout the year.
So, even as the Sect Leader, she relaxed her guard regarding gender differences.
Unexpectedly, her excitement just now caused such an embarrassing situation.
The faint remnants of fragrance filled Jiang Fan’s nostrils, and the tingling sensation on his arm slowly faded away.
All of this made Jiang Fan, who had never experienced such things, feel indescribably strange.
He nodded and changed the topic, “Congratulations to Sect Master Gong for comprehending the sect’s ultimate technique.”
Gong Caiyi regained her composure, her bright eyes flashing with a trace of cunning, “And congratulations to you for learning it too.”
Her own comprehension had entirely stemmed from Jiang Fan.
If she could achieve success in cultivation, Jiang Fan would find it even easier.
Jiang Fan said earnestly, “The Sect Master can rest assured. I will not cultivate your sect’s ultimate technique, nor will I pass it to a third person.”
He possessed three Earth-level Techniques himself.
He had no greed for the secret techniques of the Spirit Beast Sect.
Gong Caiyi smiled slightly.
She picked up a delicate jade pot and poured some tea for Jiang Fan.
Unhurriedly, she said, “The Spirit Control Technique was created by the founding ancestor of our Spirit Beast Sect.”
“If cultivated deeply, it can control demon beasts three realms higher than oneself, making them one’s combat spirit pets.”
She pushed the poured tea toward Jiang Fan as she spoke.
There was a playful glimmer in her eyes.
“Because it is so astonishing, it has been designated as the Spirit Beast Sect’s forbidden secret technique.”
“Only one type of person can cultivate it.”
“Can you guess what kind of person?”
When Jiang Fan heard this, he couldn’t sit still.
Even with his toes, he could guess that such a technique could only be practiced by the Sect Leader.
Or, by the person who was about to succeed as the Sect Leader!
“Sect Master, when can I have the Earth Phoenix Grass Marrow?”
“I need to return to my sect to report.”
He hastily interrupted Gong Caiyi.
Gong Caiyi’s eyes curved like two crescent moons as she smiled, “Which sect are you returning to?”
“The Spirit Beast Sect is your sect now.”
“The Earth Phoenix Grass Marrow is all yours!”
“In the future, the female disciples of this sect will all be yours too.”
He feared exactly what was happening.
He quickly said, “Sect Master, please don’t joke around.”
“The Spirit Beast Sect has always only accepted female disciples. As a man, joining your sect is against the rules.”
Gong Caiyi leaned in a little, her delicate fragrance wafting over.
Her enticing red lips gently pursed:
“Rules are made by people, and naturally, they can be changed by people.”
“This sect can make an exception for you, accepting you as a disciple and appointing you as the Young Sect Leader.”
“When a hundred years have passed, you will be the next Spirit Beast Sect Master.”
Jiang Fan’s heart was a little chaotic.
Such an enticing offer, how could he not be tempted?
Moreover, Gong Caiyi was the most sincere and gentle among all the elders he had met.
He believed she was not making empty promises.
However, whether it was the Void Ancient Tree within him, his father’s lifelong depression, or the whereabouts of his birth mother, about whom he had no memory.
All of these made it impossible for Jiang Fan to be content with the status quo.
Pressing forward relentlessly was his only path.
Understanding this, his gaze became resolute, and he stood up, “I deeply appreciate the Sect Master’s favor.”
“But my ambition lies far away. Please, Sect Master, choose another exceptional successor!”
He gave up on the Earth Phoenix Grass Marrow.
If he stayed any longer, he feared he would truly be trapped in the Spirit Beast Sect, never able to leave.
Watching Jiang Fan’s resolute departure, Gong Caiyi’s face grew somewhat embarrassed.
When had she ever been so sincere and passionate toward anyone?
Not even with the younger generation.
Even with the older generation of higher status, she had never been so almost ingratiating!
But Jiang Fan was refusing her kindness.
She slapped the table, about to scold him.
When a young figure rushed in from outside the hall, with a cheerful smile, he said:
“Sect Master Gong! Sect Master Gong! I have comprehended…”
As soon as he entered, he was startled and withdrew his words by the sound of Gong Caiyi angrily slapping the table.
Looking up, he saw Jiang Fan walking away without saying a word.
He also noticed Gong Caiyi looking grim, her eyes flickering with embers of anger.
“Sect Master Gong, what is going on?”
The young man was tall and handsome, standing out in a crowd just like Jiang Fan.
The difference was, compared to Jiang Fan’s calmness, he was more astute and worldly.
At this moment, his eyes darted around as he cautiously inquired.
Gong Caiyi reined in her displeasure, her emotions unreadable, and said flatly, “Fu Chaohun, what is it?”
Fu Chaohun was puzzled.
How could an Outer Sect male disciple make the esteemed Sect Master this angry?
Gong Caiyi’s temperament was very gentle.
He had never heard of her getting angry before.
He stepped forward, his face beaming with undisguised pride:
“Reporting to Sect Master Gong, this junior has successfully comprehended the first page of the Spirit Control Technique.”
He was the Chief Disciple of the Heavenly Sound Sect.
Since joining the sect, he had been synonymous with extraordinary talent, surpassing the older generation within just two years.
Becoming the undisputed number one disciple of the sect.
His comprehension was praised as the best in the Heavenly Sound Sect in a hundred years!
There was even a legendary record of comprehending one Earth-level fragmented move in just one month.
Becoming a legend in the Heavenly Sound Sect.
He thought his life would follow a steady path, until he accidentally met Gong Caiyi.
Her unparalleled strength, peerless beauty among the Nine-Sect, and her elegant and gentle demeanor broke through his emotional defenses like a sword.
Since then, he couldn’t stop thinking about Gong Caiyi.
But the difference in their statuses made it hopeless.
Until he heard that Gong Caiyi had been troubled by the sect’s Earth-level Technique for years.
He volunteered, accompanied by the Great Elder, to help Gong Caiyi comprehend this technique.
Gong Caiyi, upon learning of his excellent comprehension, entrusted him with the first page, allowing him to try.
If successful, he could use the pretext of comprehending the technique to stay by Gong Caiyi’s side.
He believed that with time, his excellence would gradually win over Gong Caiyi’s heart.
After spending three days successfully comprehending the first page.
He couldn’t wait to report to Gong Caiyi.
In his mind, he had already imagined Gong Caiyi’s joyful expression.
After he finished reporting.
Gong Caiyi remained silent.
Looking up, he saw Gong Caiyi staring intently at Jiang Fan’s distant figure.
Her eyes occasionally flashing with anger.
She hadn’t heard a word he said!