Chapter 2075: How to Tame the Stubborn Youth 24

Just as Feng Xuzi finished reporting recent events, before they could bring up the Martial Arts Assembly, the side-room door was suddenly pushed open.

Ji Lai zhi pressed his lips, bowed his fists to Feng Xuzi, and silently stared at Jin Chen, trying to convey what he wanted to say with his eyes.

Jin Chen remained silent for a few moments; frankly, he didn't understand that overly abrupt gaze.

But he could sense Ji Lai zhi's slight agitation at the moment.

"You go out first; we'll talk another day." Jin Chen said to Feng Xuzi.

"Yes, subordinate takes his leave."

Feng Xuzi left, still feeling unsatisfied.

After the door closed, Jin Chen and Ji Lai zhi simultaneously let out a sigh of relief.

Ji Lai zhi tilted his head.

Jin Chen pinched the bridge of his nose, "Feng Xuzi talks a bit too much."

It made his head buzz.

Jin Chen leaned back against the chair, caught the boy who had flung himself into his arms, and raised a hand to rub his head.

"What's wrong?"

Ji Lai zhi could feel the force of Jin Chen's fingers threading through his hair, like a feather lightly brushing over.

He muttered, "Du Gu Wen almost became your disciple."

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, "You also know it was only a near miss."

"... But what if he hadn't given up?"

Ji Lai zhi knew he was being a bit unreasonable, but as he kept his head lowered and glanced up at Jin Chen with the corners of his eyes lifted, there was a hint of allure and coquettishness that even he himself didn't realize.

"Can't I be your only disciple?" Ji Lai zhi whined, like a wolf pup afraid of having his affection and favor stolen, his concern almost visible in his eyes.

Jin Chen felt his heart melt with soft bubbles at his obedience; the boredom from Feng Xuzi's earlier chatter vanished instantly.

He deliberately teased, soothingly patting Ji Lai zhi's back, and lightly tugged at his lips, saying, "Then shouldn't you show some sincerity to your master, Lai zhi?"

Jin Chen thought Ji Lai zhi would promise to behave obediently from now on and not cause trouble recklessly.

But after just a few breaths, Ji Lai zhi suddenly leaned in, shy yet sincere, and kissed Jin Chen's face, paused slightly, lifted his eyes to look at Jin Chen, then, just like before, kissed the corner of his lips.

Finally, Ji Lai zhi lowered his head, burying his face in Jin Chen's neck, revealing a reddened ear tip.

Jin Chen raised his hand, gently stroking Ji Lai zhi's cheek, his tone carrying a hint of dominance and helpless teasing, "Is that what you mean?"

No wonder his Aperture Opening was only halfway done; innocent yet bold, it turned out he didn't grasp the possessiveness between partners.

Ji Lai zhi vaguely felt that wasn't quite right; other master-disciple pairs wouldn't be like this.

But he only has Jin Chen, so he doesn't need to be like others.

Thinking this, Ji Lai zhi nodded firmly, wrapped his arms around Jin Chen's neck, his voice soft, his long eyelashes lifting uncertainly.

"In short, don't take any other disciples; I'm this amazing, I just want you all to myself, okay?"

【Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 58!】

"I will take on more disciples, but there will be no one else by my side." Jin Chen lightly hooked Ji Lai zhi's hair tips with his fingers, brushed his eye corners, and said, "Good, having you is enough."

Having received the guarantee, Ji Lai zhi immediately smiled and happily kissed Jin Chen again.

"This time at the Martial Arts Assembly, I won't let you lose face."

Jin Chen hummed, poured out a pill from the jade bottle, and said, "Open your mouth."

Ji Lai zhi didn't see what it was, obediently placed it in his mouth, swallowed it with a sip of tea, and frowned at the bitterness.

The next instant, a candied fruit was stuffed into his mouth.

Ji Lai zhi smacked his lips a few times, "What is this?"

Jin Chen curled his fingers, his knuckles lightly brushing his lower lip, "What did I tell you the day we left Sword Manor?"

Ji Lai zhi: "... I was poisoned." He then asked in surprise, "Is this the antidote?"

"Yes, take one every three days, and if your emotions run too high during a sparring match and you can't suppress them, you must tell me."

His knuckle lifted Ji Lai zhi's chin, Jin Chen returned the kiss, though his tone carried a hint of danger.

"If I discover you're emotionally agitated and still hide it from me to keep fighting..."

"It won't happen." Ji Lai zhi knew well that would earn him punishment; even recalling it now hurts.

He hurriedly assured, "I will absolutely not provoke trouble on my own."

Seeing the boy's sincere eyes, Jin Chen satisfiedly poked his cheek, puffed from the candied fruit inside, and said, "So obedient—do you want a reward?"

Ji Lai zhi's eyes instantly cleared, "Yes."

"But I haven't decided what I want yet."

During this time, Ji Lai zhi's possessions have already surpassed the treasures of Blue Cloud Sword Manor.

He fell silent in thought; after a while, he unconsciously licked his lips, and his gaze at Jin Chen's amber eyes grew somewhat moist.

"I've decided."

Jin Chen lowered his eyelashes to look at him, his brows slightly lifting in silent understanding, yet he still asked, "Go on."

Ji Lai zhi was extremely compliant, yet with a faint desire to be soothed, he rubbed his cheek against Jin Chen's face, greatly enjoying the skin-to-skin contact, as if he would never lose this person.

"You... kiss me again." Ji Lai zhi said in a soft voice.

As soon as his words fell, the youth's lean, strong waist was suddenly gripped; Jin Chen, like an excellent hunter who had finally waited for the prey to walk right into his trap, savored the rightful fruits of victory with satisfaction.

But with Ji Lai zhi, all he felt was Jin Chen's endless indulgence and accommodation; being kissed left his head dazed, his wet lashes half-covering his scattered gaze, and he still clung to Jin Chen's shoulders, afraid his waist would go limp and he'd collapse.

When he was finally released, Ji Lai zhi could no longer distinguish between "a quick kiss" and "a long kiss," panting in short breaths, he lightly shook his head, then slumped back into Jin Chen's embrace to stay there.

"Later when we go out, Lai zhi's lips will swell." Jin Chen suddenly whispered in his ear.

Ji Lai zhi was somewhat surprised, his brows furrowing, his eyes wet and red, looking pleadingly at Jin Chen, "What should we do?"