"The Ancestral Master told me that after my father emerged from seclusion, he went down the mountain to handle a significant matter for the sect, but it's unknown how long it'll take for him to return."
Upon hearing Zhang Chen's words, Xu Erniu's eyes reddened, with tears shimmering: "I can't care about that damned father now; our lives are at stake."
Xu Erniu had transformed into a youthful and radiant maiden, her beauty exquisite like a celestial figure from a painting, graceful as a blooming lotus.
Zhang Chen knew Xu Erniu's words were contrary to her heart. He wanted to reach out and ruffle the maiden's hair to comfort her, but upon reconsideration, he withdrew his hand; the former young girl was now a grown lady, and he couldn't casually ruffle her hair.
Yet hearing Xu Erniu's words stirred a myriad of emotions in Zhang Chen's heart. He couldn't believe the Ancestral Master of Longevity would be so deceptive, using lies to deceive Xu Erniu.
