novelE2F Chapter 143: Proposing an Outside Trip
Chapter 143: Proposing an Outside Trip
When Jiang Chen heard the system prompts echoing in his mind, he felt a deep satisfaction. However, he maintained his concentration, ensuring the conversation about cultivation with Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing flowed smoothly.
This was important because Ji Mingxiu, whom he had been waiting for, had finally returned.
Speaking of Ji Mingxiu, his face relaxed the moment he saw Jiang Chen, Ji Ruxue, and Xie Xiaojing deeply engaged in conversation.
Initially, he had been worried that Jiang Chen might find it difficult to connect with Ji Ruxue, but the scene before him was surprisingly harmonious!
After watching for a while, Ji Mingxiu noticed that the three youngsters, especially Jiang Chen and Ji Ruxue, were gaining a lot from their conversation. This deepened his sense of satisfaction.
’Excellent,’ Ji Mingxiu thought, ’I’m usually too busy with numerous tasks. Seeing that they benefit from each other’s company, I should arrange more such meetings.’ Decided, he stepped forward and walked into the courtyard.
Unsurprisingly, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing also became aware of Ji Mingxiu’s arrival. The trio quickly wrapped up their conversation and turned their attention to Ji Mingxiu as he approached the pavilion where they were seated.
"Father," Ji Ruxue greeted, her previous irritation gone.@@@@
"Master! Holy Lord!" Jiang Chen and Xie Xiaojing chimed in together.
"There’s no need for such formality," Ji Mingxiu responded, smiling warmly. "It seems you’ve all had a pleasant conversation, which truly pleases me."
"Jiang Chen, after your discussion with them, do you have any more questions?" he asked, turning his attention to his newly accepted disciple.
"In response to Master," Jiang Chen replied respectfully, "many of my questions have been answered. I am truly grateful to Miss Ruxue and Miss Xiaojing."
"Mm-hmm, that is indeed commendable," Ji Mingxiu remarked, nodding slightly. He then took a seat at the side of the table and added, "Well, I happen to have some spare time right now. Let’s use this opportunity to guide you further and clear any remaining doubts you might have."
Of course, Ji Mingxiu’s main reason for taking the time to guide Jiang Chen here was also to spend quality time with his daughter, Ji Ruxue. He cherished her deeply and always made time for her, despite his busy schedule. However, when she was upset with him and didn’t want to see him, it posed a challenge.
In such rare instances, this great powerhouse of the Dao Palace realm found himself puzzled over how to mend their relationship. This time, using the education of Jiang Chen as a pretext provided the perfect opportunity.
Hearing Ji Mingxiu’s offer, Jiang Chen didn’t actually need any help, but his plans required him to keep that a secret. With his expression perfectly conveying anticipation and eagerness, he responded enthusiastically, "Yes, Master!"
"Sure," Jiang Chen replied with a slight smile. "Let’s start from the top." With that, he began to explain.
Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing immediately tuned in, giving him their undivided attention.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen felt a surge of satisfaction within him.
This was precisely the outcome he had been aiming for!
Without delay, Jiang Chen began to delve into each question, explaining them in great detail.
As his explanations flowed, the hours slipped by unnoticed.
In the blink of an eye, dusk had set in.
Realizing the lateness of the hour, Jiang Chen rose from his seat and said, "It’s getting late, and I need to get back to my cultivation tasks. Can we pick this up next time?"
Mirroring his actions, Xie Xiaojing quickly got to her feet, her eyes shining with excitement. "Ruxue, shall we meet again another time?" she asked, glancing eagerly at Ji Ruxue.
"Mm-hmm," Ji Ruxue nodded in agreement, a thoughtful look on her face. "Today’s discussion was really enlightening. I need some time to think it all over, so I won’t walk you out."
"Very well," Jiang Chen replied, smiling. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly turned back to the two young women and proposed with enthusiasm, "Don’t you think that cultivating only inside the sect is a bit limiting? How about we plan a trip outside to get some hands-on experience?" His expression was skillfully feigned, convincingly displaying a look of spontaneous inspiration.
From the start, Jiang Chen’s intentions were clear. He wanted Ji Ruxue by his side, and getting her out of the Purple Heaven Holy Land was the ideal scenario.
With Fang Yuan committed to staying within the Purple Heaven Holy Land for his cultivation, Jiang Chen’s plan to lure Ji Ruxue away would effectively keep her out of Fang Yuan’s sight.
Additionally, Jiang Chen had his personal reasons. To quickly advance his cultivation methods, he needed to gather qi and blood energy, and the seclusion offered by the sect wasn’t enough for this purpose.
Given Ji Mingxiu’s protective nature towards Ji Ruxue, it seemed she rarely had opportunities for practical experiences. She might have been longing for such an opportunity for a while.
With this knowledge, Jiang Chen felt confident that Ji Ruxue would be open to his suggestion. And indeed, she was.