Chapter 784

When Jin Chen came out, the person who usually waited obediently outside the door was nowhere to be seen. Looking into the distance, he saw Fei Mian walking side by side with a disciple from the Martial Cultivation Institute, seemingly chatting and laughing.

He narrowed his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Just then, Old Man Linghe and two Immortal Masters walked out. Not seeing Fei Mian, he was a little surprised and still planned to give him candy to eat.

Seeing that scene, he then burst out laughing.

Now that the child is grown and has his own friends, it seems no matter how clingy he gets to you, it's pointless—hahaha!

Old Man Linghe finally saw the expression on Jin Chen's face; having finally gotten a chance to make him suffer a setback, he wouldn't let it go easily.

This old troublemaker……

The two Immortal Masters exchanged glances, full of helplessness.

Only he would dare to joke with his elders.

Director Linghe, you're mistaken. Even if Fei Mian later finds a dao partner, the master will always remain the master—"one day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father." How could such a teacher‑disciple bond simply vanish?

The blue-clothed Immortal Master felt the atmosphere was a bit strange and hurried to smooth things over.

Who would have thought that after saying that, they felt their whole body grow even colder.

Jin Chen, who was not comforted at all: '……'

He glanced briefly at the blue-clothed Immortal Master.

The latter hurriedly looked up at the sky, his heart shaken.

How, how did this happen!

Did he fail to ease the atmosphere!

Jin Chen withdrew his gaze, watching the two people walk farther and farther away.

The child has grown up, will have his own circle of friends, and can no longer be controlled?

That doesn't exist.

Elder, shall we have lunch together?

The red-clothed Immortal Master gestured with hand.

The four of them left together.

Fei Mian only realized after having lunch at the Disciple Institute that he still hadn't seen his Master today.

When he woke up in the morning, the Master had already arrived early at Heavenly Spirit Peak, and only briefly saw him during the morning meeting to discuss the event.

He missed his Master.

Fei Mian was about to get up and leave when Qiu Shi came up behind him again.

Are you heading to the Immortal Master's Institute, Junior Uncle? I also need to see my master to discuss something—let's go together.

Fei Mian didn't refuse; to be precise, he hadn't even heard clearly what Qiu Shi was saying.

He only wanted to see his Master as soon as possible.

The Disciple Institute and the Immortal Master Institute are not far apart.

Now everyone knows Fei Mian, so the gatekeepers dare not stop him.

Master...

Fei Mian stepped inside and saw the Master chatting casually with several Immortal Masters at the same table, not even giving him a glance.

The gaze of the red-clothed female Immortal Master toward the Master also made Fei Mian feel uneasy.

But he couldn't put it into words.

He only felt a heaviness in his chest, as if many damp cotton balls were stuffed inside, and his throat tightened.

Fei Mian didn't understand why; clearly, before, whenever he appeared, the Master would notice him first.

Master...

He approached the table and timidly called out from behind Jin Chen.

Only then did Jin Chen lift his eyes to look at him, humming in response, and casually asked, 'Have you finished your lunch?'

I'm full!

Fei Mian nodded obediently, just about to speak, when he saw Jin Chen turn his head away again, as if he had really just asked casually.

He stood there, dazed, lowering his head in disbelief; his long lashes cast shadows beneath his eyes, looking pitiful.

Master, I... Did I do something wrong today?

Why are you ignoring me?

I was feeling heartbroken, and out of the corner of my eye I saw the red‑clad female immortal apparently handing something to the master, a smile on her face.

The master actually accepted it!

His downcast eyes swirled with deep emotion—even Fei Mian himself didn't know why.

But he simply didn't want to.

Just like when I was a child, not wanting Master to take Xie Xi as a disciple.

Don't want others to attract Master's attention.

Don't want Master to care about anyone other than me.

Suppressing the surging in his heart, Fei Mian stepped forward half a pace again and grabbed Master's sleeve.

Master...

The voice was very soft, as if it would dissipate at any moment.

Please pay attention to me.

【Detected villain triggering Heartbeat Value, Heartbeat Value +10, total 10!】

【Not easy, not easy! My little disciple finally has feelings!】

On 0731, everyone wiped a bitter tear for Jin Chen.

Jin Chen hummed again, a smile on his lips, he turned his head and asked, "Is there something you need to tell Master?"

Finally drawing Master's attention, Fei Mian hurriedly said, "Master... I, I feel a bit unwell."

He casually told a lie.

Actually, what's wrong?

He just wanted to see Master's pained expression.

Just like many times before.

Fei Mian knew Master wouldn't ask where he felt unwell.

Sure enough, under the astonished gazes of the many Immortal Masters, Jin Chen held the youth on his lap, stroking his back with his palm.

His tone also returned to the indulgence Fei Mian was familiar with.

"I got you a little trinket, take a look."

He handed the thing in his hand to the person in his arms, Jin Chen's mood was great.

"Isn't this the red-robed Immortal Master gave Master just now…"

Fei Mian blinked, sitting in Jin Chen's arms he lifted his head to look; that Immortal Master's eyes were surprised but not without teasing.

The surprise was indeed something to be surprised about.

Everyone present was someone who had been a teacher, and there was more than one disciple.

Some disciples were cute as children, and it's natural to care a bit more.

Who would be like this master-disciple pair, sticking together all day.

To say the least, even Dao Lu partners aren't this intimate.

But they didn't dare say it, only silently convincing themselves, perhaps because the Elder of the Spirit Order is old and especially needs the feeling of being cherished on one's knees.

"This is… Red Jade Marrow?"

Fei Mian, having been by Jin Chen's side these years, has seen all kinds of treasures, yet still felt this Red Jade Marrow was extremely precious.

The mystical power it contains can be felt even just holding it in hand.

"It's the Red Jade Marrow King."

The female Immortal Master interjected, smiling: "Our entire Alchemy Cultivation Institute only has this one; Master, you're fine, just going to give it to you to play with."

And yet he called it a little trinket.

But thinking of the heavenly materials and earthly treasures given in exchange, the female Immortal Master wasn't so pained.

For Alchemy Cultivation, what matters most are heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can be used in medicine; even if this Red Jade Marrow King is extremely precious, placed in their department it would be useless.

Fei Mian politely thanked the Immortal Master, his smile sweet and cute.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

He and all the Immortal Masters here are of the same generation, except Old Man Ling He.

So calling her Senior Sister is perfectly fine.

Then he hid the Red Jade Marrow in his sleeve, turned and leaned into Jin Chen's embrace, holding on tightly.

As if using this way to calm his restless heart.

"Master, you came today but didn't call for me."

He finally voiced his grievance.

Jin Chen rubbed the top of the person's head in his arms, speaking gently: "Master, after leaving the Golden Void Hall, I didn't see you."

Fei Mian suddenly froze, then jerked his head up, "Oh."

It was because he hadn't waited for Master outside.

It turned out to be all because of himself.

Fei Mian pursed his lips and lowered his head, "Sorry, Master…"

"Nonsense."

Jin Chen lowered his gaze to look at him, fingertip tapping his nose, "You now have friends, that's a good thing."

But the tone sounded strange however you listened.