The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife-Chapter 47: Wariness

After bidding farewell to his senior sister, Chu Xuan no longer felt leisurely; he began to feel pressed.

With only half a month left, he had to be fully prepared.

Chu Xuan closed his eyes and recalled what he had learned. At this point, it was too late to make temporary efforts; all he could do was to consolidate the swordsmanship and Taoist techniques he had already mastered, and rely on external aids.

Thinking of this, he opened his eyes, but unfortunately, that Divine Command could never be activated...

Chu Xuan shook his head; forget it, he would first look at the Cyan Lotus Technique, and then get some talismans and pills for self-defense.

He became so engrossed that he didn’t even notice when someone was beside him.

As night fell, he finished reading the fourth realm, Chu Xuan exhaled deeply and decided to go to the fifth floor tomorrow to finish reading the fifth and sixth realms.

Since the later parts were increasingly profound and complex, he found it difficult to comprehend, only skimming through for a rough impression to recall slowly as his realm improved in the future.

Unexpectedly, just after he put the book back on the shelf, Chu Xuan was startled!

A cold-looking man wearing a black robe, like a ghost, was silently standing next to him, seriously reading a book.

If not for a casual glance, Chu Xuan would have never noticed his presence.

After the initial shock, Chu Xuan quickly calmed himself, pretending nothing happened; perhaps it was merely a coincidence.

He glanced over; the man seemed to be reading the Cyan Lotus Technique too. This whole bookshelf was hand-copied versions of the Cyan Lotus Technique, so there was no need for everyone to fight over the same book. Hence, Li Xingchuan’s presence here was understandable.

No, that’s not right! Chu Xuan suddenly frowned. Someone with the title of Demon Monarch would have reached at least the sixth realm, having achieved the Divinity Transformation Stage. Why would someone like him read the fourth realm’s Cultivation Technique?

And why was Li Xingchuan standing so close? Was he observing him?

The more Chu Xuan thought about it, the more he felt something was amiss. Why would Li Xingchuan take interest in him? Could he sense the existence of the Six Souls Banner? Was it truly a demonic treasure?

Just as this feeling of crisis arose in Chu Xuan’s heart, Li Xingchuan didn’t greet him, merely put down the book and left on his own.

This completely surprised Chu Xuan; the stance today clearly indicated an intention to make contact, why did he leave?

Then he immediately guessed the reason: this was the Scripture Repository.

Li Fanzhou, the Grandmaster, was fond of being here on duty. If they conversed here, it would be almost like allowing Li Fanzhou to eavesdrop.

Li Xingchuan’s actions hinted to Chu Xuan: Follow me.

Should he follow? Chu Xuan hesitated.

Seeing Li Xingchuan walk away swiftly, disappearing at the stairway, he finally stepped forward to follow.

Whether it’s fortune or disaster, disaster can’t be avoided. Let’s see what this remarkable figure of the demonic path has planned for him.

Chu Xuan kept a respectful distance, deciding internally that he would not follow Li Xingchuan to any secluded place, nor foolishly leave the sect’s boundaries.

Their movements were undoubtedly observed by Li Fanzhou, but he didn’t stop them, which was a source of confidence for Chu Xuan.

...

Soon after, Li Xingchuan walked out of the Cloud-Born Sea Tower.

Just as Chu Xuan felt everything was going smoothly, someone he absolutely didn’t want to see at this moment flew over gracefully.

Indeed, it was Jiang Yiyi, this grudge-bearing person who kept clinging to him after he knocked her head the last time.

Chu Xuan had been in seclusion these past few days, and she had finally quieted down a bit; why had she come again?

In fact, a few days ago, Master Fuyunzi advised his disciple to just lower his head a bit, but Chu Xuan was too annoyed with her at the time to apologize.

Now he regretted it because in his understanding, things always get messy when she’s involved.

As expected, upon landing, Jiang Yiyi brightened upon seeing Li Xingchuan.

She boldly moved forward, completely unafraid of the fearsome figure of the demonic realm, and reached out to pat his shoulder.

This made Chu Xuan’s heart tighten. Oh, my ancestors, can’t you weigh the strength of your frail body?

Even if I assume you were once an Immortal, now you’re a phoenix in fall, with only a fraction of your Immortal Power, barely able to scare people with small lightning; why do you still act so imperiously?

However, Chu Xuan did not step forward to stop her; he trusted that Li Xingchuan would know his limits.

No matter if he believed Jiang Yiyi’s "ancestor" rhetoric, at least he should realize this girl was significant in the elders’ eyes.

Sure enough, when Jiang Yiyi’s hand was about to pat him, Li Xingchuan floated past like a leaf without a trace of worldly air, easily moving behind the girl without even looking at her.

Normally, one should stop here, but what kind of person is Jiang Yiyi?

She furrowed her brows, turned around, and reached out again to pat Li Xingchuan. Chu Xuan expected that Li Xingchuan wouldn’t let her touch him, but to his surprise, she actually succeeded this time.

To be precise, Li Xingchuan actively halted his steps.

Only then did Jiang Yiyi reveal a triumphant smile; she almost raised her tail into the sky. See her walk up to Li Xingchuan, smiling sweetly and saying:

"So, Xiao Chuan, how’s your cultivation going lately? Do you need any guidance from the elders?"

Li Xingchuan’s expression turned a bit sour, but he seemed to be wary of the girl in front of him. He merely shook his head without being as impolite as Chu Xuan had imagined.

Jiang Yiyi nodded satisfactorily, "Keep cultivating diligently; the sea of bitterness is boundless, turn back to the shore."

Li Xingchuan nodded to her before leaving on his own.

Chu Xuan watched, dumbfounded, even suspecting that Li Xingchuan might be too obliging, enduring insults without complaint.

Jiang Yiyi’s vanity was greatly satisfied, and naturally she let him go, turning to walk toward Chu Xuan with a smile that almost said:

"Praise me! Praise me!"

But Chu Xuan ignored this playful ancestor, bypassed her, and continued to follow Li Xingchuan’s steps.

Before Jiang Yiyi could protest, Li Xingchuan spoke without turning his head, "Why are you following me?"

This was his first time speaking to Chu Xuan, his voice matching his cold demeanor.

Wait, did I guess wrong? Chu Xuan felt puzzled; that shouldn’t be the case.

No, it must be because Jiang Yiyi interrupted, causing Li Xingchuan to abandon today’s plan of contact.

Thinking of this, Chu Xuan lamented internally; this situation was ultimately ruined by that person.

After Li Xingchuan disappeared, Jiang Yiyi puzzledly walked over and asked, "Are you interested in Xiao Chuan? Want to be friends with him?"

Before Chu Xuan could answer, she rubbed her chin and continued saying, "It’s good too; Xiao Chuan is too reclusive, with no one to talk to; he really seems pitiful."

Chu Xuan’s mouth twitched; did Li Xingchuan know he was being pitied?