Chapter 658: He Who Continually Matures

"......"

"What did you do?"

"Ceng Tian felt an incredible shock at the changes in his body, almost unable to resist dancing a segment for Zhang Jie right there."

"How about it, Chief Ceng Tian, you've lived so long, have you ever seen a chief who can absorb pollution?"

"Ceng Tian shook his head, suddenly realizing—hadn't he said this to Zhang Jie before?"

"The boomerang struck his own body!!"

"I understand you..."

"He felt a myriad of emotions, while Zhang Jie slowly took a sip of tea."

"Guarding against arrogance and impatience, what's the big deal?"

"You stay here and absorb the pollution; I'm going back to attend my little disciple's celebration."

"Okay."

"Ceng Tian nodded solemnly, having already come to regard Zhang Jie as the most trustworthy companion."

"Don't worry, this round I can at least break through to become a senior chief."

"So-called senior chief is merely a division the chiefs made among themselves; in reality, such a position doesn't exist."

"Then I'll be going first."

"Zhang Jie's body vanished instantly; if it weren't for needing to match Ceng Tian's speed, he wouldn't have had to fly for an hour."

"To be precise, he could even reach anywhere light can exist in an instant."

"Soon after...."

"Holding a thermos, dressed in casual attire, Zhang Jie appeared at the spot Qi Yu had reserved for him."

"At this moment, Lei Na stepped onto the stage to give a speech."

"She wore a dress adorned with blue rhinestones, the black outfit setting off her golden hair to shine even more brightly."

"She instantly spotted Zhang Jie sitting there, her smile becoming ever more radiant; beside her, Qi Yu gazed at the beautiful Lei Na, her teeth almost grinding together."

"I am deeply grateful to my master, who pulled me out of the mire and gave me such a splendid life!"

"Next! Please welcome our youngest chief, Zhang Jie, to present the award to this newly promoted elite guardian!!!"

"Zhang Jie pointed at himself, wondering, 'Anything else?' With no choice, he could only grit his teeth and go on stage to present the award."

"Lei Na's ceremony concluded perfectly; she linked arms with Zhang Jie as they left the venue. Today was her domain, and Zhang Jie couldn't well refuse, so he let her hold his arm."

"Master, could you accompany me out for a stroll?"

"Zhang Jie raised an eyebrow; this little brat is getting full of herself."

"But there's nothing to be done; today is a fine day, what harm could a stroll do? It's not like we're going to do anything."

"That's fine."

"No way!!!"

"Qi Yu suddenly darted out from the side, forcefully squeezing herself between their linked arms."

"Lei Na! You're going too far! The Master is mine!"

"Although Qi Yu was also wearing a dress, compared to the splendid Lei Na she still fell far short, which naturally curtailed her presence."

"Ah, senior, it's not like I'm up to no good with my master; I just want him to keep me company on a walk."

"Senior Qi Yu, you wouldn't want your Master to be criticized by others because of your willfulness, would you?"

"Qi Yu grit her teeth, yet soon found herself at a loss for words; she was simply not born to argue."

"Being honest has become second nature to her."

"All right, all right, it's not like we're up to no good—let's go out for a walk."

"Zhang Jie stroked Qi Yu's fur, petting her again and again; Qi Yu pouted, a million times unwilling."

"Well then... the Master is yours for today!"

"No next time!"

"Lei Na covered her mouth and laughed lightly, completely gone was the timid girl who had almost wet herself in front of Qi Yu."

"Qi Yu watched as Lei Na and Zhang Jie walked away slowly, she lifted her small face, fighting back tears, feeling as if a weight had settled on her head."

"Sniffle."

"She snorted hard, feeling as if at this moment the world had abandoned her."

"Hmph! I... I'll go play games by myself!"

"No need! No need for anyone else!"

"Qi Yu returned home feeling dejected, but all night she was unsettled; even her usually closed bedroom door stayed open, and Zhang Yan several times, when going to the bathroom, came over rubbing his eyes to look at her."

"Why don't you close the door, little Qi Yu?"

"I! I'm just getting some air!"

"Oh, then I'll turn on your air conditioner."

"Zhang Yan thoughtfully turned on the air conditioner for Qi Yu, freezing her to the point of shivering; even so, she didn't close the door."

"Because the left side of her doorway was the home door, she waited for Zhang Jie to return, waiting and waiting."

"She waited and waited; past midnight, Zhang Jie still hadn't returned, and Qi Yu hadn't sent a message, so she just waited in vain."

"Finally..."

"Just before Qi Yu was about to faint from exhaustion, Zhang Jie returned."

"He bore Lei Na's scent upon returning, along with various other odors, and Qi Yu instantly felt utterly unwell."

"Ugh...."

"Never mind, feeling dejected isn't so bad; she gently closed the door."

Zhang Jie gazed at Qi Yu's tightly closed door, smiling helplessly.

What a peaceful and warm day it is; only this kind of peace is truly precious.

He took a sip of tea; many thought he had matured, but...

He would rather not have this maturity.

However, this seemingly peaceful life is not actually peaceful; under the undercurrents, no one knows that in fact he was forced to mature twice during this period.

In the open and covert struggles of Si Luo's faction, two major mistakes occurred, resulting in the deaths of dozens of elite guards.

But it's fine; he returned to the past and changed all of this, though the price was becoming mature.

As long as he has this ability, Zhang Jie will never have regrets.

Forever!

The night passed without reservation, easily spent, and the next day Qi Yu slept until midday.

Gurgle...

My stomach is hungry...

Qi Yu rubbed her eyes, opened the door, came to the living room, and saw a scene that shocked her pupils.

Only to see on the living room sofa, Zhang Jie, Zhang Yan, and Zhang Shuo sat in a row; besides Zhang Jie, the other two were holding Zhang Jie's blood!

They were drinking Zhang Jie's blood!!!

Zhang Yan drank while sticking out his tongue; this blood that Qi Yu regarded as a delicacy was actually despised!

Despised! Rejected! Discarded!

Moreover!

Zhang Jie's blood! It had always been exclusively her "tribute"! Why! Why can they now drink it too!

Qi Yu pouted again, feeling the world had betrayed her!

"Hey? Qi Yu?"

"How...?"

"You idiot Master, I won't bother with you anymore!!!"

Qi Yu returned to her room, dejected, leaving Zhang Jie with an outstretched hand and an embarrassed expression.

"What's wrong with her?"

"I don't know."

The elder brother drank the blood expressionlessly, but his heart was not calm at this moment.

This thing... is simply too powerful.

The impurity turned into the purest spirituality, constantly strengthening his will; at this rate, before long he too could become Chief!

"Sigh, you go on drinking; I'll go handle some things."

I don't know why, but Zhang Jie, who just moments ago had an embarrassed look, suddenly became full of fatigue, and his aura fluctuated.

No one noticed that a strand of white had silently appeared in his bangs.