I have a high-risk profession in the cultivation world.

Echo Valley, though called a valley, is actually located on a mountaintop, backed by a cliff. Below the cliff lies another relic of a great war between gods and demons, the Abyss of Annihilation.

The group climbed the mountain and arrived at the gate of Echo Valley. Dongfang Shu handed over the visiting card: "We are from the Wuji Sect, here to participate in the Spiritual Cultivation Alliance. This is your sect's invitation and our visiting card. Please have a junior disciple lead the way."

After the disciple at the gate verified that everything was correct, he bowed and greeted them with a smile: "So you are an honored guest of the Wuji Sect. Please follow me."

As the Spiritual Cultivation Alliance approached, Echo Valley arranged for many disciples to greet them. Walking along the road in Echo Valley, Chu Chenmu kept his head down, staring blankly at the shoes of the person in front of him.

The majority of people in Echo Valley were women, and due to the cultivation techniques they practiced, most of these girls were pretty and lively with gentle temperaments. Chu Chenmu couldn't find any of them, so he simply lowered his head and walked in silence.

It seems that his problem of getting nervous when he's around girls hasn't gotten better. He thought that since he transmigrated into the book, it would be normal for him to encounter female disciples in the Wuji Sect, and he was also very comfortable getting along with Tian Yige. He thought that his problem of not daring to interact with girls in his previous life was gone. He didn't expect that he would reveal his true colors when he came to Echo Valley.

Sigh, looks like I'll be single forever.

Upon arriving at their lodgings, they found that due to the large number of people from the Spiritual Cultivation Alliance, they could only share rooms, two to a room – a privilege reserved for the powerful Wuji Sect. Some smaller sects even had to squeeze four people into one room.

Tian Yige left to live with the other female disciples, leaving the three of them standing there, none of them speaking first.

After thinking about it, Chu Chenmu decided to let his fellow disciples live together. They had a good relationship, were the same age, and had things to talk about.

But Su Chengdian spoke first: "Master, why don't you live with Junior Brother? I have some acquaintances here, and we can catch up."

"Actually..." Chu Chenmu still didn't have a chance to express his thoughts when Luo Suichen quickly replied, "Thank you, senior brother!", cutting off Chu Chenmu's remaining words.

“…Alright.” Chu Chenmu nodded. At least he was familiar with Luo Suichen. If he lived with someone he wasn’t familiar with, he would be exhausted from putting on airs as Elder Po Jun all day.

Seeing that the two had agreed, Su Chengdian watched them enter his room before smiling, turning around, and leaving to wait for the elders to assign rooms to those who hadn't chosen roommates.

He didn't have any close friends to reminisce with. He just knew that his junior brother and master were both shy and reserved. Anyone would feel uncomfortable living with someone else. He didn't care. He could talk to anyone. He was just waiting to be assigned a room.

Chu Chenmu and Luo Suichen entered their room. The room was not large, with two beds almost side by side, separated only by a small table in the middle. Next to them was a set of tables and chairs, a low couch, and a screen separating the beds from the outside. The room was fairly well-equipped.

Looking at the layout, Chu Chenmu felt it resembled a modern hotel.

"Which side do you want to be on?" Chu Chenmu asked Luo Suichen. Luo Suichen thought for a moment and chose the bed by the window. His good master was such a heavy sleeper, and the strong sunlight by the window would definitely affect his sleep.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chenmu sat down on the other bed. The two beds were not far apart; when Chu Chenmu sat down, his knees almost touched the edge of Luo Suichen's bed. If the two wanted to sit facing each other and talk, they would have to stagger.

So Chu Chenmu moved to the side, giving Luo Suichen's long legs enough room to move.

Luo Suichen glanced at the space his master had made, then sat down without making a sound. However, he hadn't judged the distance well and accidentally sat too close to Chu Chenmu, their outer thighs almost touching.

Chu Chenmu felt the warmth transmitted through the fabric and couldn't help but scratch the sole of his shoe with his toes.

It's so embarrassing.

How can two grown men stand so close together?

He suddenly stood up, looked down at Luo Suichen, and said, "Um, I'm thirsty. Go make me a cup of tea over there."

Then, without even waiting for Luo Suichen to get up and make way for him, he leaped up and jumped over.

Chu Chenmu landed lightly, and heard a soft laugh behind him.

He turned around abruptly and saw Luo Suichen sitting in the same spot with a normal expression. When he turned around, Luo Suichen tilted his head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

No one laughed at him? Or did he mishear?

Seeing Chu Chenmu turn around, Luo Suichen, who had been suppressing his laughter, finally let loose and raised the corners of his mouth.

Haha, teasing his master is truly the most interesting thing in the world.

……

It was late at night, and Chu Chenmu sat on the edge of the bed, torn between meditating or following his heart—sleeping. Logically, as a teacher, he should set a good example of diligent cultivation for his young disciple, but he was just so sleepy.

Moreover, influenced by modern education, Chu Chenmu always felt that not sleeping well at night would lead to sudden death.

Luo Suichen, who was sitting cross-legged on the low couch, intending to meditate peacefully once his master fell asleep, waited a long time but Chu Chenmu did not lie down. Curious, he looked over and saw Chu Chenmu sitting there with a conflicted expression, occasionally stealing glances at him, acting suspiciously.

Luo Suichen found it amusing. His master's thoughts were really easy to guess. Right now, he must feel embarrassed that sleeping in front of him was beneath his dignity. So he stood up, pretended to yawn, stretched, and walked to the bedside. He said to Chu Chenmu in a tired tone, "Master, I'm a little tired from traveling today. I'm ashamed, I really can't cultivate anymore, so I'll go to sleep first."

Goodnight, Master.

Hearing Luo Suichen's words, Chu Chenmu's eyes lit up. Great, everyone should be asleep!

He remained calm on the surface, nodded slightly, and said, "Good night."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Luo Suichen turned his back to the bed, lay down, and closed his eyes.

A moment later, even breathing came from the opposite bed. Chu Chenmu craned his neck to look and was somewhat surprised. Luo Suichen had fallen asleep so quickly? It seemed that the continuous travel these past few days had really exhausted the child. Even such a tiring male lead couldn't help but fall asleep, let alone the ordinary Luo Suichen.

Chu Chenmu convinced himself, let go of his burdens, lay down on the bed with a clear conscience, and comfortably closed his eyes.

About fifteen minutes later, Luo Suichen opened his eyes, turned around, and looked at Chu Chenmu, who had a smile on his lips and was already asleep. His eyes were filled with tenderness.

His master is really easy to fool. Who can fall asleep as soon as their head hits the pillow?

With no outsiders around, Luo Suichen began to scrutinize Chu Chenmu's profile without restraint. The smooth lines flowed down from his forehead, across his straight nose, and down to his chin; he was truly handsome.

He traced Chu Chenmu's profile inch by inch with his gaze, but still felt it wasn't enough, so he simply sat up from the bed, half of his body looming over Chu Chenmu, and leaned in to get a good look.