ALL NOVEL Chapter 7: Accepting Yao chen as Teacher
Chapter 7: Accepting Yao Chen as Teacher
Xiao Yan prided himself on not being someone who lusted after beauty.
Even when faced with the likes of Xiao Mei, Xiao Xun'er, or even Nalan Yanran from the day before, or the enchanting women he had seen at Ning Spring pavilion with Xiao Ning, Xiao Yan had never harbored a single covetous thought in his heart.
But now, standing before this phantom-like woman, Xiao Yan, for the first time, found himself letting out a deep sigh of admiration.
How could such a flawless and perfect woman exist in this world?
However, Xiao Yan only froze for a brief moment before regaining his senses. He quickly clasped his hands together and bowed his head respectfully.
"Junior has been disrespectful! I humbly beg your forgiveness!"
"It's fine, it's fine~ All men react like this when they see me~" The phantom-like woman didn't mind Xiao Yan's moment of impropriety. Waving her hand gently, she smiled and said, "If anything, I'd be sad if you didn't react this way~"
From her tone, it was evident that the woman was extremely confident in her beauty—to the point of narcissism.
But the truth was undeniable!
The woman's appearance was indeed breathtaking enough to warrant such confidence.
At this moment, Xiao Yan dared not look at her perfect face any longer, fearing he would lose himself in it. Lowering his head, he asked respectfully, "May I ask why Senior has appeared before this junior?"
"You're such a serious young man, aren't you? You know, acting like this will keep the little girls away~"
The phantom-like woman seemed slightly dissatisfied with Xiao Yan's overly respectful demeanor and teased him in a playful tone.
Xiao Yan, however, responded plainly, "One must not neglect manners."
"..."
This left the woman momentarily speechless.
This was the first time she had met someone as rigid as Xiao Yan. However, she recalled observing him earlier and thought he hadn't seemed this uptight before.
After pondering briefly, she realized why Xiao Yan was behaving this way toward her.
It seemed he saw her as an outsider.
Xiao Yan, though not reckless even with acquaintances, was far more casual with those he trusted.
But toward strangers, Xiao Yan maintained a rigid formality, ensuring he couldn't be faulted for any breach of etiquette.
"Fine, let's set this aside for now." The woman shrugged lightly and looked at Xiao Yan. "Do you know where I came from?"
"Junior ventures to guess that Senior appeared from the ring my mother left for me."
Xiao Yan answered firmly, each word steady and precise.
Moments ago, Xiao Yan had keenly noticed that after the woman materialized, the ring hanging around his neck—his mother's keepsake—was emitting the same aura as the woman.
"Your spiritual perception is quite sharp; you even noticed that?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's response, the woman was genuinely surprised. She didn't believe Xiao Yan had made a random guess. He must have sensed the aura emanating from the ring to arrive at his conclusion.
At this moment, the woman's interest in Xiao Yan deepened.
"Then take another guess—why have I come out now?"
"If my guess is correct, Senior has only recently awakened and chose this moment, when I am alone, to appear before me."
Xiao Yan's reply left the woman slightly stunned, her brows furrowing faintly.
"Since you've deduced that much, you must also have an idea of what caused the changes in your body, right?"
"..."
This time, it was Xiao Yan's turn to fall silent. The woman didn't press further and simply watched him quietly.
It wasn't that Xiao Yan didn't know the answer. On the contrary, he knew all too well, which was why he couldn't say it.
Xiao Yan wasn't sure what kind of person she was. If she had a small heart, revealing the truth might offend or upset her, which could lead to unpredictable consequences.
Therefore, Xiao Yan chose silence.
This calm and prudent demeanor was rare, even among the powerful figures she had encountered in the past. Were it not for his youthful appearance, the woman wouldn't have believed Xiao Yan was still a teenager.
Of course, Xiao Yan could have chosen to claim ignorance.
But after secretly observing Xiao Yan for several days, the woman knew he would never lie, no matter who he was facing.
This young man not only preached the righteousness he believed in but also strictly adhered to it himself.
If even he betrayed his beliefs, then his so-called righteousness would be a hollow facade, unworthy of admiration.
He was genuinely committed to spreading the righteous ideals in his heart.
"Meeting a child like you only deepens my guilt..."
The woman let out a long sigh. For the past three years, she had been covertly absorbing Xiao Yan's Dou Qi without his consent. Xiao Yan had every right to blame or even resent her.
But he hadn't, which only intensified her feelings of remorse.
Conversely, it also made her more determined to take a gamble on Xiao Yan!
"Let's not beat around the bush anymore," the woman said softly, her tone turning serious as she looked at Xiao Yan. "Xiao Yan, I can help you regain your former strength. In return, I hope you can agree to one condition."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt his heart race with excitement.
To uphold his righteous ideals, strength was essential!
Strength was indispensable!
"Please, speak, Senior!"
"Learn alchemy from me."
!!!
The woman's words struck Xiao Yan like a thunderbolt.
An alchemist!
The most revered profession on the Dou Qi continent!
"Senior, are you an alchemist?!"
"Indeed~ As for my rank... it's been too long, I've forgotten." The woman shrugged and continued, "In any case, as long as you agree to learn alchemy from me, I will ensure you regain your former strength and support you wholeheartedly on your future path of cultivation."
"Will you accept?"
Her question was entirely unnecessary.
An alchemist offering to teach you personally—who would refuse? Unless they were utterly foolish!
Without hesitation, Xiao Yan knelt on one knee and respectfully saluted the woman.
"Disciple pays respects to Teacher!"
"Mm~ Very good." Seeing Xiao Yan's decisiveness, the woman nodded in satisfaction but then frowned slightly. "But don't call me Teacher—it makes me sound old."
Although she was indeed quite old, the woman couldn't tolerate any term remotely associated with aging, even a respectful one like "Teacher."
This left Xiao Yan in a dilemma.
If he couldn't call her Teacher, then what should he call her?
Noticing his confusion, the woman took the initiative to say, "My surname is Yao, and my given name is Chen. Just call me Sister Chen—it sounds younger. I'm not too fond of formal titles, anyway."
"This..." Xiao Yan hesitated and said uneasily, "Wouldn't that be too disrespectful..."
"Stop! If you want to learn alchemy from me, you'll follow my rules!"
Yao Chen immediately interrupted Xiao Yan. While she appreciated his respect for teachers, it could be genuinely irritating at times.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yan asked, "If I cannot address you formally, may I at least call you Senior Yao instead?"
"Mm... that's barely acceptable. At least it doesn't include the word 'old.'"
After some thought, Yao Chen nodded in agreement.
Given Xiao Yan's personality, this was likely the greatest compromise he could make.
(End of Chapter)
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