Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 399 - 399 382 Master_1

399: Chapter 382: Master_1 399: Chapter 382: Master_1 Lu Chuan’s eyes snapped open and he leapt down from the tree, arriving in front of Situ Qinghuan.

Excited, he said, “I’ll treat you to a luxury hotel, presidential suite, and after everything is settled, I’ll definitely help you take back the Profound Sect and restore your power!”

Situ Qinghuan’s face showed a trace of embarrassment as she said, “That…

Listen to me first.”

Lu Chuan asked in confusion, “Is there a problem?”

Situ Qinghuan said, “The decision I’ve made is to give up the Profound Sect, to renounce power.”

Lu Chuan’s face was filled with astonishment, hardly believing that Situ Qinghuan had made such a decision.

Situ Qinghuan explained, “That…

don’t get me wrong, it’s not because of the condition you offered that I made this decision.”

“Actually, I’ve been thinking about this for a while.

When I first took over the Profound Sect from the previous Sect Master and gradually turned it into the preeminent sect in the Martial Path of the secular world, it was actually to prove to my family that I could make something of myself.”

“Over the years, I have indeed proven myself, but the price I had to pay was that I could never show my true face and had to always wear a mask.

Also, I had to adopt a proud demeanor to match the identity of the Sect Master.”

“That’s not the real me.

Maybe I found it interesting at first and managed to keep it up, but over time, I grew tired of it in my heart.”

“Of course, the Profound Sect means a lot to me, and I’m reluctant to simply give it up.

But the price of reclaiming the sect and power is too great, even if I accepted your condition, it would still be extremely perilous.

In the end, we could both potentially lose our lives for nothing.”

“So after much consideration, I think giving up the Profound Sect is the safest option.

That way, no matter how much our enemies plot behind the scenes, it’s all in vain.

And I can be myself again.

As for the power, if it’s gone, I can train from scratch; it will just take some more time.”

“Of course, another reason I can’t agree to your condition is that I already have someone in my heart.

I’ve promised to be his wife, so naturally I can’t have relations with anyone else before that…

Thus, I can only apologize.”

After hearing Situ Qinghuan’s explanation, Lu Chuan painted a helpless look on his face.

She had put it so bluntly that if he persisted, it would just make him look shameless.

Perhaps it was his fate to face this tribulation.

He could only blame the Great Elder; it wasn’t Situ Qinghuan’s fault.

Taking a deep breath, he said, “Fine, since you’ve made your decision, I won’t insist.

Maybe it’s my destiny to be entwined in karma and die, nothing can be done about that.”

A hint of apology appeared on Situ Qinghuan’s face as she said, “I’m sorry.”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “You have nothing to apologize for.

Ultimately, this is the grudge between the Great Elder and me.

You are just an outsider to it.”

Then he took out the gemstone from the Demon Suppression Pagoda and handed it to Situ Qinghuan, saying, “Since you’ve made your decision, there’s no use for me keeping this gemstone.

You should take it back.”

Situ Qinghuan looked at him in surprise, “But…”

Lu Chuan pressed the gemstone into her hand, saying, “No buts.

I just took your gemstone to tease you a bit.

As for those Divine Skills, since they chose you, it means you’re destined for them.

Consider them a gift from me.”

“Also, take this talisman.

Just in case, I mean just in case, you change your mind, you can light this talisman.

I will sense it and come to find you.”

“However, if you really want to change your mind, it has to be within these two months; otherwise, I’ll have already perished from this world due to karmic entanglements.”

As he spoke, he stuffed another talisman into Situ Qinghuan’s hand.

Situ Qinghuan didn’t refuse but took the gemstone and talisman, saying, “Alright, I promise you.”

Lu Chuan sighed and said, “Well, things have come to this, and it’s not right for me to keep following you around.

You can go wherever you want, I can take you there.

After that, I have to go back myself.

I only have two months left; I need to spend time with my loved ones.

As for other matters, I have to let them go.”

Although he hadn’t yet avenged his mother, vindicated his father, or figured out what really happened between his father and the Lu family, with only the last two months left, even if reluctant, he had to prioritize his final time with his loved ones.

If sister Mengyao and Qingci knew I could only live for two more months, they would surely be heartbroken.

Situ Qinghuan, seeing Lu Chuan’s forlorn figure, couldn’t bear it but ultimately said nothing.

She asked Lu Chuan to take her near the county town, and they completely parted ways.

In the distance, a figure stepped out from a corner.

The man had white hair, a face creased with wrinkles, and a wine gourd at his waist – the very same old man who had helped facilitate Lu Chuan and Chu Mengyao’s burgeoning relationship at the Shen family.

Watching the scene of the two parting ways, he muttered to himself, “Seems like these two have hit a snag.

In that case, the old man will have to lend a hand again.”

His gaze settled on Situ Qinghuan’s retreating figure, and a mischievous smile crossed his face.

He murmured, “Dear disciple, Lu Chuan is your destiny.

For the two of you to come to fruition, I’ll make a trip to the Profound Sect.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than his figure vanished from the spot.

Not long after, the old man appeared in front of the Profound Sect.

He made his way towards the interior of the Sect with an aura of sternness surrounding him.

The disciples of the Profound Sect noticed him and became vigilant.

One of them called out, “Who are you?

What is your business in our Profound Sect?”

The old man replied indifferently, “Summon your imposter Sect Master!”

The disciples sensed that the old man was not to be trifled with and dared not act rashly.

One of them ran off to inform the elders.

In no time at all, Lu Xuan, dressed in the Sect Master’s robe and wearing a mask, arrived with a group of elders in front of the old man.

Lu Xuan eyed the old man, feeling the formidable aura emanating from him, and asked, “What is your purpose for barging into our Sect?”

The old man said with a laugh, “I am Situ Qinghuan’s master.

I have come here today to take care of her troubles and teach a lesson to you arrogant youths!”