The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Finally, under Chen Xuan's care, Liu Yuning recovered from her shock and immediately decided to take Zhao Zheng as her apprentice.

This is a powerful figure who could potentially reach the Integration Realm or even the Tribulation Realm in the future. How could we possibly refuse to accept him?

As for her and Chen Xuan's seniority, let whoever wants her take her, this disciple is just too extraordinary!

"The condition is that the Zhao family also wants to go? Fine, it's not a bad thing for my Xuan Yang Sect anyway. If they are capable, I will employ them!"

"That would be best, but since we're leaving tomorrow, Uncle-Master, why don't you stay at my house for the night?" Chen Xuan suggested.

Liu Yuning, however, instantly became alert.

"I think we should forget it, I'll handle it outside..."

"Hey, what are you saying, Sister Yu Ning? How can we let you sleep outside when you come to my Zhao family? If you hit my Zhengzi in the future, I won't have anyone to reason with!"

"This, how is this possible!" Liu Yuning's face turned red.

"Ask Chen Xuan if I'm that kind of person!"

"Ahem, my senior sister is certainly not that kind of person, but if you really don't stay at my house for a while, it would indeed seem like we're being too unkind, wouldn't it?"

"Fine, I'll stay, but...!" Liu Yuning glared at Chen Xuan fiercely, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll make sure everything is arranged perfectly for you!" Chen Xuan said, patting his chest.

……

That night, Chen Xuan still stood at Liu Yuning's door.

The aftereffects were quite strong, and he felt very uncomfortable.

But there's no way around it now. There are guests at home, so he can't just enter the secret realm. Zhao Lingwu has just given birth, and Zhao Zheng's talent is quite good, but it has consumed a lot of her energy, so it's not really suitable for her.

So he went to Liu Yuning's door.

Chen Xuan didn't knock; instead, he opened the door and went inside. The moment he entered, he was immediately locked onto by Liu Yuning.

"You said you arranged everything perfectly for me, now tell me, what does this mean!"

"Um, I wanted to ask if you're feeling unwell, Martial Aunt!" Chen Xuan smiled, closed the door, and sat down next to Liu Yuning.

Liu Yuning was meditating in her room at the moment.

"Even if I'm not feeling well, it's all because of you!" Liu Yuning glared fiercely at Chen Xuan.

"But I'm fine, you should go now!"

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Uncle-Master, why don't we go for a walk? I feel you're a bit tense. We should find a chance to relax."

"No, no need. You brat, there are tricks everywhere you go. Let's get going!"

Liu Yuning wanted to get rid of Chen Xuan, but Chen Xuan was like a piece of chewing gum, getting closer and closer to her!

"What do you want to do? Are you going to roll around on the ground again?!" Liu Yuning kept backing away.

Chen Xuan looked at Liu Yuning, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

"Yu Ning, do you know? In my heart, you have long been one of the most important people to me."

Liu Yuning was startled and looked up at Chen Xuan, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

"Chen Xuan, call me Senior Uncle! Or Sect Master! And what do you mean by this?"

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and said, "What I mean is very simple: I like you and hope to be with you forever."

Liu Yuning's heart started racing. She looked at Chen Xuan, a blush creeping onto her face.

"Yu Ning, you like me too, right? Just now...?" Chen Xuan suddenly asked.

Liu Yuning's eyes widened. Her mind was in turmoil, and she didn't know how to answer Chen Xuan.

“No, I am your senior apprentice, we can’t… You still have a bright future ahead of you!” Liu Yuning lowered her head and said in a trembling voice.

Chen Xuan's eyes immediately lit up. He knew the situation. Liu Yuning was in a state of confusion. Perhaps she had never thought about having anything with him, but after everything that had just happened, coupled with his sincere confession, she was completely overwhelmed.

What Chen Xuan didn't know was that his words of betrayal and treason six months ago had stirred up a storm in Liu Yuning's young and enormous heart!

So for the past six months, she had been worried, fearing that Chen Xuan would do something outrageous. She never expected that day would come so soon!

So Chen Xuan didn't wait for her reaction. He gently lifted Liu Yuning's chin and looked intently into her eyes.

"Yu Ning, I really like you. I don't care about the difference in seniority. I just want to be with you, to cultivate together, and to live together."

A struggle flashed in Liu Yuning's eyes; she was conflicted and didn't know how to refuse Chen Xuan.

"me……"

“Yu Ning, I know you are a kind person. You are very good to me, and I am very grateful to you. However, I am also a normal man. I have feelings too, and I can also fall in love with others.”

Liu Yuning fell silent. She knew Chen Xuan was right. She had always regarded Chen Xuan as her own disciple, but she could also sense that Chen Xuan's feelings for her had begun to change, transcending the master-disciple relationship and turning into... romantic love!

"Please don't reject me, okay?" Chen Xuan whispered in her ear, his voice full of seduction, and Liu Yuning's face turned even redder.

She didn't know how to answer Chen Xuan. She could have easily and firmly refused him, but the words just wouldn't come out! Thinking back on all the moments she'd shared with Chen Xuan, she felt a pang of guilt…

However, she immediately remembered her identity and solidified her decision.

"I... Chen Xuan, it's impossible between us!" Liu Yuning pushed Chen Xuan away forcefully and said somewhat agitatedly.

"No, Yu Ning, I won't give up."

Chen Xuan held Liu Yuning's hand tightly, and the latter's body trembled as the uncomfortable feeling Chen Xuan had mentioned appeared.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chen Xuan pulled her into his arms. Liu Yuning struggled for a moment, but eventually gave up resisting.

"Yu Ning, do you know? In my heart, you have always been one of the most important people to me. I have fallen hopelessly in love with you. Whether you reject me or accept me, I will always protect you."

As Liu Yuning listened to Chen Xuan's words, her defenses gradually crumbled, and a pained expression appeared on her face. She didn't want to lose Chen Xuan completely by rejecting him!

Looking at Liu Yuning's expression, Chen Xuan was secretly delighted. It seemed that she liked him too, otherwise she wouldn't have shown such an expression.

He leaned close to Liu Yuning's ear and whispered, "Yuning, I will respect your choice, but please give me a chance to prove my feelings for you."