Chapter 259: 259. Chapter 259: You Are Bullying Me Again

259. Chapter 259: You Are Bullying Me Again

"I feel like I suffered some internal injuries earlier, and just now I aggravated the wound."

Su Chen's small face turned pale instantly, as if the pain were truly caused by the wound tearing open.

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan panicked all at once. She looked at Su Chen, at a loss for what to do, and stammered, "Th-then what should we do? I have healing medicine here; do you want to try some?"

Su Chen looked at Liu Ruyan and said softly, "Those are useless. Come here, and this Young Master will tell you what you should do."

Liu Ruyan hurried over, her eyes looking at Su Chen with concern.

Su Chen gave a wave of his hand and pulled Liu Ruyan directly into his embrace.

Caught off guard, Liu Ruyan felt herself collide with a sturdy chest.

"Hey, stop messing around. We're talking about serious business. How is your body really doing?"

Liu Ruyan looked at Su Chen in exasperation, her eyes filled with a hint of reproach.

"Isn't this for my own body? With you in my arms, I immediately feel much better."

Su Chen couldn't help but stroke Liu Ruyan's long, dark hair, squinting his eyes slightly, clearly enjoying it.

Even if Liu Ruyan were foolish, she knew by now that Su Chen had been teasing her, and she couldn't help but glare at him, pouting.

Su Chen chuckled, knowing that if he provoked Liu Ruyan any further, she would fly into a rage, so he brought up the real business: "The Qingyun Alliance is undergoing a major reorganization now. Shi Zhengxiong is dead, and it has lost its backbone."

"Aren't there still the two remaining Elders..."

Liu Ruyan frowned, her gaze filled with a hint of worry.

The Fourth Elder and the Fifth Elder had rarely managed affairs in the past, and now that this situation had arisen, she really didn't know what to do for the moment.

Liu Ruyan began to worry for Su Chen.

"I intend to nominate you as the Alliance Leader and have the two Elders assist you."

Su Chen said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan first looked at Su Chen in disbelief. Seeing that Su Chen's expression did not seem fake, she then said slowly, "But with my current cultivation, I feel it's not very appropriate. They might not be convinced by me. I actually think Sister Luo Shen is more suitable."

After speaking, Liu Ruyan looked at Su Chen earnestly and said.

She naturally knew that Su Chen saying these words meant he approved of her.

But one must prioritize the big picture; both emotionally and logically, it was somewhat inappropriate for her to be this Alliance Leader.

Likewise, having followed Luo Shen to help these past few days, she had seen at a glance that the woman possessed excellent capabilities, and she couldn't even discern the depth of her cultivation.

But to be able to stay by Su Chen's side and gain his such trust, her cultivation and strength must certainly not be low.

Thinking of this, Liu Ruyan's gaze carried a hint of determination, as if she had already made a great resolution.

"I am still not suitable. I think Luo Shen is truly very capable. These past few days, she has managed almost all of the Qingyun Alliance's affairs, big and small, and she is very impressive."

Liu Ruyan said slowly.

Hearing this, Su Chen just chuckled twice and did not directly answer her question.

He naturally understood what Liu Ruyan was worried about.

"No one understands the affairs of the Qingyun Alliance better than you, and as the former Saintess of the sect, many people are also convinced by you."

Su Chen patted Liu Ruyan's head, offering some comfort, "When managing a sect, cultivation is not the most important thing. I think the most important thing should be a person's character."

Liu Ruyan's pupils dilated; it was clear she had taken these words to heart.

"Think about Shi Zhengxiong. Although his cultivation was profound and had reached the peak of the Quasi-Emperor realm, he committed many evils and did things that were utterly devoid of conscience, which is why he was overthrown."

Su Chen continued to guide her patiently.

"Hmm," Liu Ruyan nodded slightly, feeling that what Su Chen said made a lot of sense. "I am very happy that you can trust me, but this position should be held by the capable. Luo Shen is not only strong in cultivation but also upright in character; she is more suitable for this position than I am."

"You fool, both this Young Master and Luo Shen have always felt that you are the most suitable to be the Alliance Leader."

Su Chen tapped Liu Ruyan on the head and said with a smile, "Don't decline anymore. This was proposed by Luo Shen herself. Do you have the heart to turn down her good intentions?"

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but think of Luo Shen and immediately shook her head like a rattle-drum.

"If you really feel your cultivation is low, you can practice diligently in your spare time. I have a few cultivation techniques and training methods here for you that will yield twice the result with half the effort. When the time comes, surely no one will speak ill of you."

Su Chen took a few techniques out of his Storage Ring and handed them to Liu Ruyan.

Since things had been said to this point, it would seem somewhat pretentious for Liu Ruyan to decline again.

She was very grateful in her heart that Su Chen could recognize her; after all, when Su Chen first arrived here, it was almost entirely he and Lv Luo who handled everything.

And she was completely like a mascot, having done nothing at all.

But she was never that kind of delicate wife; she also longed to be independent and strong, wanting to contribute to Su Chen.

Now that Su Chen had given her this opportunity, she must cherish it and not let Su Chen down.

Thinking of this, Liu Ruyan was full of motivation.

"Thank you, Young Master."

A mist of water welled up in Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes, but they were shining brightly.

"As for the training method, this method is somewhat special. You must never tell anyone else; I will teach it to you in secret."

Su Chen chuckled, looking at Liu Ruyan, liking her immensely.

Upon hearing this, the expression on Liu Ruyan's face instantly became serious.

She leaned her ear over, very close to Su Chen, and one could even see the fine downy hair on her face glowing in the light. She was already fair-skinned, and now she was shining with whiteness.

"That is..." Su Chen kept her in suspense.

Liu Ruyan's gaze became increasingly eager.

"Dual Cultivation!"

As the words fell, before Liu Ruyan could react, Su Chen scooped her up horizontally.

Liu Ruyan's body lifted into the air, and she let out a small, startled cry, hurriedly locking her arms tightly around Su Chen's neck.

"You are bullying me again."

Liu Ruyan glared at Su Chen, her eyes filled with a hint of shame and anger, her small face flushed red with fury.

"What I said is the truth; I possess the Flame Sun Physique, as you well know. Dual Cultivation with me yields twice the result with half the effort, and when paired with the cultivation techniques I gave you, your progress will surely be rapid."

Su Chen laughed outright, a hint of a roguish, devil-may-care air between his brows.

Yet it did not appear lewd; one only felt that this person was very interesting.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan realized it was indeed the truth; this was truly a method.

Over these past few days, while practicing Dual Cultivation with Su Chen, she had also felt the Spiritual Power within her body becoming increasingly refined.

Thinking of this, she simply stopped speaking and buried her face directly into Su Chen's chest.

Su Chen brought Liu Ruyan straight to the bed and gently laid her down upon it.

"What should I do now?"

Liu Ruyan looked at Su Chen with a nervous expression, her movements stiff. (End of chapter)