Chapter 855: Chapter 851: Hard to Change a Natural Drama Queen
After unceremoniously driving Ji Dantong away, Xu Ming began forming new plans, earnestly contemplating his next move.
In a way, Ji Dantong’s timing was too perfect. Just as Xu Ming was considering this idea, she unintentionally appeared right before him and became the scapegoat.
For a long time, having planned everything and waiting only to carry out his plans, Xu Ming involuntarily began pondering a question: When did I subconsciously start accepting the arrangements of fate?
Unlike those obsessed with the position of Sect Leader, Xu Ming never aspired to be one. He was inexplicably assigned by his master as the successor, ascending to Sect Leader at a young age.
He originally thought of temporarily taking over the role until someone more capable came along to assume the position, but he didn’t realize he’d be doing it for so many years.
Moreover, while in his position, his thoughts had transformed, developing an inertial way of thinking.
If not for the sudden realization at this moment, he might unconsciously have taken it for granted.
Of course, to outsiders, it seems only natural for a Sect Leader to contribute to the sect!
But for Xu Ming, he harbors some inner resistance.
At this point, Xu Ming couldn’t help but think of Bai Xiaoxuan, the one cherished by the senior members, likely his rightful successor.
However, as her teacher, Xu Ming couldn’t bear to see her follow in his footsteps. She should be given a choice.
If Bai Xiaoxuan wishes to be Sect Leader, it’s fine, but if she doesn’t want to, Xu Ming won’t force her.
Even though Bai Xiaoxuan is still young and her thoughts can be easily influenced, easily cultivated into a qualified Sect Leader, Xu Ming had no desire to do so.
At this moment, Xu Ming’s belief became resolute; as long as she’s in the position of Sect Leader for a day, he will not allow outsiders to make choices that go against her true wishes!
Because she is not only Sect Leader but also Bai Xiaoxuan’s teacher!
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As his vision cleared, Xiao Tian slightly moved, causing his back wound to ache, but he still pressed ahead with examining the surroundings.
Only when he confirmed he was in the previously set-up tent did he feel slightly relieved.
In the next moment, the curtain at the tent’s entrance was lifted, revealing a fair-skinned, graceful woman carrying a steaming bowl of meat soup. Seeing Xiao Tian awake, she flashed a brilliant smile.
"You’re awake!"
Xiao Tian checked around and then asked, "Where are the things I brought?!"
"Thunk!"
The sound of the bowl hitting the table suddenly rang out, and Sun Miaohan furiously shouted, "You ungrateful wretch, neglecting to thank your savior, and instead, immediately thinking of those possessions. I should have let you die!"
"I should be the one saying that!" Xiao Tian retorted with displeasure, "If it wasn’t for saving you, would I be in this situation now?"
"You!"
Sun Miaohan was momentarily speechless, caught off guard and unable to respond, then flashed a sly smile, moved next to Xiao Tian, and said, "Say whatever you like; after all, you’re mine from now on!"
"..."
Xiao Tian’s eyes widened immediately, thinking to himself, "What the hell is this turn of events?!"
In an instant, the thought of pursuing the whereabouts of the Megrez Stone and Shaking Light Disc vanished.
Meanwhile, Sun Miaohan blushed deeply and, as if gathering immense courage, pointed to her forehead and solemnly said, "Look if you don’t believe me!"
Xiao Tian felt baffled, looking around though feeling something was wrong, yet seeing nothing unusual on her fair forehead, feeling even more perplexed.
"Don’t you feel something is missing?" Sun Miaohan subtly reminded, her blush spreading to her neck before stopping.
With Sun Miaohan’s reminder, Xiao Tian immediately noticed what was amiss — the vermillion mark on her forehead was gone.
"In our sect, it’s the mark of a woman’s purity, and if it disappears, it means..." Sun Miaohan explained in a barely audible voice, looking embarrassed.
Seeing Sun Miaohan in such a girlish manner, Xiao Tian inevitably became momentarily stunned, but soon recovered and asked, "Something like the protective vermilion dot?"
"Exactly!" Sun Miaohan nodded quickly, looking quite surprised and asked, "How do you know?!"
At this point, Xiao Tian’s expression was blank, "First of all, that’s just in martial arts novels; secondly, even assuming it’s real, your sect’s founder must have had peculiar ideas to place purity on one’s forehead?!"
Sun Miaohan immediately protested, "Why not?! If you don’t want to take responsibility, just say, you can always avoid it by claiming it’s my wishful thinking causing my own trouble."
Xiao Tian chuckled angrily, "Then explain why your fellow Ji Dantong doesn’t have similar features?"
"What’s odd about that?" Sun Miaohan blinked, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone, "Obviously, she’s already had a similar experience!"
"Is it right to slander someone’s purity like that?!" Xiao Tian’s tone clearly showed displeasure.
Realizing Xiao Tian was serious, Sun Miaohan relaxed her expression, shrugged, and said, "Alright, alright, just kidding, no need to be so mad."
"Besides, for a patient, being happy and relaxed helps with recovery!"
Such reasonable words left Xiao Tian without a rebuttal, allowing Sun Miaohan to steer the previous topic away.
But, after spending time with Sun Miaohan, Xiao Tian somewhat understood her personality, knowing her careless words bore no malice, so he refrained from pursuing further, steering the conversation back to serious matters.
"Where are the Shaking Light Disc and my belongings now?" Xiao Tian asked, addressing matters crucial to his recovery, unable to ignore.
Sun Miaohan finally answered seriously, "They’re right behind you," she said, pointing behind Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian strained his neck to look back, indeed seeing the Shaking Light Disc, Megrez Stone, and his dagger and other items, all untouched, which finally allowed him to relax.
"Did you lift your own seal?"
"How did you acquire the Shaking Light Disc?"
Xiao Tian and Sun Miaohan almost simultaneously asked.
"You first!"
"You first!"
Once again speaking simultaneously, in the same tone, they both felt awkward.
