CHAPTER 77: CHAPTER 77: IF MASTER IS WILLING TO MARRY ME

Immortal Encounter Palace, Yunxiao Pavilion.

Every time Lu Chengfeng stepped into this palace, he was awed by its magnificence.

The tiles were made of glazed tiles, the floor paved with jade, the beams crafted from rare woods, with flying eaves and painted walls; every corner and every detail exuded extraordinary craftsmanship, embodying the dedication and skills of numerous artisans.

Lately, every time he stepped on the jade-covered floor, he would use his power to shake off all the mud and dust from his shoes, afraid of dirtying the ground.

After all, his master often walked barefoot in this palace, and if it got dirty, wouldn’t it be a desecration of a Celestial Human?

Since the last brutal battle ended, Lu Chengfeng found himself feeling a bit more respect and some indescribable notions toward his beautiful master.

Lost in thought, he found himself unexpectedly standing before the Cloud Bed in the hall. To his surprise, Zhu Yuxian was not lying on the Cloud Bed as usual, but standing by the window looking out.

"Master." Lu Chengfeng called out, standing behind her.

Zhu Yuxian rarely wore white, but today she was uncharacteristically dressed in white tight-fitting clothes, with a jade belt at her waist and covered in a black cloak, dressed like a man.

This outfit made her less feminine and charming, but added a certain heroic spirit.

Lu Chengfeng felt a bit disappointed that he couldn’t see those alluring curves, even the fair and slender neck was mostly covered.

As he greedily admired his master’s back, he heard Zhu Yuxian say without turning her head, "If your eyes keep wandering like that, I’ll dig them out for you."

Lu Chengfeng quickly coughed twice and changed the subject: "Master, what are you looking at?"

Zhu Yuxian sneered, "You vulgar thing only know to look at pretty women, how would you understand the beauty of nature and the heavens?"

Lu Chengfeng thickened his face and said with a smile, "Master is the unparalleled beauty of our time, such celestial grace is rare in the world, and it’s hard for this disciple not to be captivated, it’s normal to take a few more glances."

Zhu Yuxian turned around slowly, her cascade of black hair tied with a golden crown, the white tight-fitting clothing inside perfectly outlining the curves of her chest and waist.

When seen from the back, the cloak covered it, but now viewed from the front, Lu Chengfeng felt his heart pounding; this outfit on his master added a different allure than usual, setting his chest ablaze.

"I came to find you today to discuss something."

Hearing the word ’discuss’, Lu Chengfeng’s every fanciful thought vanished, and he instantly regained his composure.

"Discuss... Master must be joking, you are the master, what command do you have, just say it."

Though he spoke thus, he had a premonition in his heart that since Zhu Yuxian never discussed anything with him in the past, it must be about Zhou Tong today.

"At least you have some respect for your master," Zhu Yuxian said directly, without wasting words, "This morning, Zhou Tong has already woken up and is no longer in mortal danger."

"I know there is a complicated grudge between you two, concerning Zhao Changzhen’s death, a deep-seated animosity."

"Although he is foolish and was deceived by villains, he has nevertheless called me master for many years, and there is some emotion there."

"When Li Tingfeng ordered him to poison my tea with the colorless and tasteless Seven-Step Soul-Stealing Powder to sneak attack me, he ultimately didn’t go through with it."

"Knowing he wasn’t my match, he still foolishly tried to stop me with his own strength, clearly seeking death."

Zhu Yuxian’s tone was rather annoyed as she spoke of Zhou Tong, saying coldly, "I have already decided to expel him from the sect to fend for himself, whether he lives or dies will no longer concern me."

"You both have had your time as fellow disciples, I don’t wish to see you two turn weapons against each other to the death."

"That’s why I’m doing this thankless thing, hoping you’ll spare his life, just name your terms."

"Even if you want him to kneel and apologize at Zhao Changzhen’s grave, it’s possible. If he refuses, I’ll personally break his legs and press him before Zhao Changzhen’s tomb. What do you say?"

Lu Chengfeng simply said, "This, I cannot agree to."

Zhu Yuxian frowned, "Why? Zhao Changzhen was evil, by the sect’s law, he long deserved death, that was why Zhou Tong struck him down."

"Just sparing his life, no matter your conditions, I’m willing to agree on his behalf."

Lu Chengfeng replied stiffly, "The sect killed him, deservedly so, I have no words."

"But dying at Zhou Tong’s hands, that is the revenge for killing my master."

"Even though Zhao Changzhen was evil, he was very good to me; those who are good to me are good, those who are bad to me are bad, I care not for right or wrong."

"He killed my master, I must kill him."

"Besides, seven days ago, I had two chances to take his life and I abandoned them both, risking my own life to save him once."

Lu Chengfeng took a deep breath, looking into Zhu Yuxian’s eyes, "I, Lu Chengfeng, owe him nothing; once he’s healed, there will be a battle to the death, endlessly."

Zhu Yuxian was speechless for a long while, waving her hand in annoyance, the loose cloak fluttering, "If that’s the case, then get out."

"You two troublesome things may as well both die, hurry up and leave."

Lu Chengfeng said nothing, turned, and left.

Seeing his determination, Zhu Yuxian became more upset. As Lu Chengfeng reached the hall’s door, she couldn’t help but ask, "Must it be this way? What harm in sparing his life?"

Lu Chengfeng stopped but didn’t turn back, saying, "Since Master insists, just promise me one thing, and I’ll spare his life."

Zhu Yuxian’s eyes brightened at once, "Say it, whatever it is, I’ll have him agree, I’ll be the one to decide."

Lu Chengfeng turned around, looking at the peerlessly beautiful woman before him, "I’m saying I want you to promise me one thing, it has nothing to do with Zhou Tong."

Zhu Yuxian was stunned, "What is it?"

Lu Chengfeng stared at her intently, "If Master agrees to marry me, I’ll spare his life."

Boom!

Before the words were finished, Lu Chengfeng felt a shadow pressing towards him, a sharp pain on his forehead as his body was slammed hard to the ground.

Zhu Yuxian walked forward, her pretty face cold as frost, "Such audacity, to say such words before me, do you think I’m like Luo Suyi, a woman easily bullied?"

"What? Marrying the master’s wife wasn’t enough, you wish to marry the master too?"

She looked down at Lu Chengfeng from above, rubbing her hands, clenching her fist, "Say such disrespectful words again, and I’ll beat you beyond recognition by Luo Suyi."

Lu Chengfeng felt the pain on his forehead, knowing it must be swollen from the hit, but he said stubbornly, "Then I have nothing to say, if that’s the case, I bid you farewell."

He climbed up from the ground and walked off.