Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1679 - 1699: Are you afraid of what might happen?_1

Chapter 1679: Chapter 1699: Are you afraid of what might happen?_1

The lamplight flickered, intertwining with the clinking of glasses.

Yao Xuanji was really good at holding her liquor, perhaps she hadn’t relaxed this much in a long while, and she didn’t skimp on drinking at all.

The two of them chatted and drank to their hearts’ content, both slightly tipsy. After all, what they were drinking was no ordinary wine, but a divine brew made from immortal herbs!

In the lamplight, Yao Xuanji’s face was flushed, her lips moist, her beauty rivaled that of peaches and plums, her eyes were dreamily enticing.

Lin Chen’s heart uncontrollably thumped heavily a few times.

There had always been a more-than-friends level of an ambiguous relationship between him and Yao Xuanji, and now, with the effects of the wine on their emotions, the atmosphere was intensified.

"Lin Chen, do you regret it?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Regret what?"

"Regret saving me."

Yao Xuanji, her elbow propped up on the table, and eyes fixed on Lin Chen, said: "If you hadn’t saved me, you wouldn’t have been targeted by Weijiao and placed in one dangerous situation after another."

Lin Chen replied with a casual laugh, "If I hadn’t saved you, I’d now still be in the Human World fighting against the demon race. How would I have ascended to immortality?"

Yao Xuanji gently shook her head, her voice was soft and sweet, "I’m talking about the Cloud Sky Continent. The incident where Weijiao was trying to kill me, she originally didn’t know about your existence."

Lin Chen shook his head, "We’re friends who have been through trials and tribulations together. Discussing these matters now is rather meaningless. Moreover, look at me now, haven’t I come to the Immortal Palace to seek your protection? This is essentially a poor young man encountering a rich and beautiful lady, entering the peak moment of his life."

"If I didn’t know you, how could I sit here drinking with the Master of the Immortal Realm? I probably wouldn’t even be able to enter the gates of the Immortal Palace, let alone drink wine in it..."

Yao Xuanji stared at Lin Chen, then sighed abruptly, "It’s a pity that you are already married. Otherwise, I would definitely marry you."

Lin Chen’s heart pounded heavily a few times.

Even though he knew that it was just a hypothetical statement, what man could resist such temptation?

Not to mention her status as the daughter of a Domain Lord, her beauty alone was enough to make any man’s heart flutter.

Lin Chen lifted his glass and took a sip to calm himself down, then he gently laughed, "Yes, I am already married."

Yao Xuanji looked at Lin Chen, her eyes sparkling: "Will you continue to help me in the future, until the Heavenly Dao Alliance is defeated?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Of course, if I don’t bring them down, they’ll keep coming after me. I was almost killed last time. I don’t want to experience that again."

Yao Xuanji’s eyes widened, "Then, wouldn’t you have to spend a long time in the Immortal Palace?"

Lin Chen laughed, "I might not necessarily stay in the Immortal Palace. There are always matters that someone needs to handle."

Yao Xuanji raised her glass, "Thank you, truly. I’m really happy that you’re here."

"Since I returned to the Immortal Palace, I’ve been waiting for you. Although you ascended, you were unwilling to come to the Immortal Palace to find me. I had to come to you. I was afraid that you would distant yourself from me because of my status. But now, I can finally rest assured."

Lin Chen and Yao Xuanji toasted each other, he laughed, "I will need your favor in the future."

They shared a glance and laughed, the understanding between them all too evident in their eyes.

You know my heart, and I know your thoughts.

Lin Chen finished the wine in his glass, put down the glass, and said with a smile, "That’s enough for today. If I drink more, I’ll make a fool of myself. That would ruin my image."

Yao Xuanji chuckled, "You, really, your life is full of surprises. In such a short time, you’ve come from nothing to where you are now..."

Lin Chen responded, "That’s because I’ve been fortunate to have benefactors on my journey. In the Barren Wilderness, I was lucky enough to join my sect. Although my master doesn’t really manage things, he has treated me well. My senior brothers and sisters have treated me even better, especially my senior sister..."

"Your Senior Sister likes you."

Yao Xuanji suddenly interrupted, giggling, "I know this very well."

Lin Chen scratched his nose with slight embarrassment, "I am already married."

"Yes, you are already married."

Yao Xuanji phrased it subtly, "This is a good excuse for you to reject others, and also a good reason for women to let go. Unfortunately, things in this world aren’t always so straightforward..."

Lin Chen wasn’t sure what to say in response. Yes, human emotions are like vines, though reason tells the vines they shouldn’t grow in such a way, they have a mind of their own and grow wildly.

Lin Chen didn’t have much to say, so he stayed silent for a few seconds, then stood up and said with a smile, "I’ve drunk quite a lot today, we should all rest early. Tomorrow, we’ll go see Grandpa Cao together."

Yao Xuanji stood up, her white robe billowing out like a fairy’s, pure and inviting, making one’s eyes linger.

Lin Chen, with great willpower, shifted his gaze, "I’m going to get some sleep, you should rest early too!"

Not waiting for Yao Xuanji’s reply, Lin Chen quickly turned around and left.

Yao Xuanji remained silent, silently watching Lin Chen’s retreating figure, her eyes reflected a myriad of emotions.

Are you running away?

Afraid of what you might say next?

Afraid that you might go against your better judgment?

Yao Xuanji touched her lips, her eyes were shrouded in increasing haziness, within which lied a touch of loneliness.

What is this feeling?

Liking?

Or perhaps... Love?