Chapter 157: A Fluttering Heart

"Host, you are forbidden from acting like a lovestruck fool."

"He can’t see it anyway," Bai He retorted.

Besides, Ye Shiyuan was so good looking and kind to him.

Even though Bai He didn’t want anything to happen between them, it wasn’t like he felt nothing at all.

He wasn’t made of stone.

After watching Ye Shiyuan for quite a while, Ye Shiyuan finally returned and handed both Sky Cutting Sword and the Nuwa Stone back to Bai He.

"Master, try it."

Bai He held Sky Cutting Sword.

It didn’t look any different, but the feeling in his hand was completely changed.

Moreover, Sky Cutting Sword’s trial for him had clearly been passed.

Bai He swung it a couple of times.

Compared to before, the strain on his wrist was much lighter and it suited him far better now.

"Thank you, Shiyuan."

"As long as Master is happy."

"Oh, right." Bai He took out the Tree’s Coreflame and handed it to him. "This is for you."

He had already given Xu Feng a gift but hadn’t given one to Ye Shiyuan yet, so this could serve as a present for him.

And Ye Shiyuan would probably like it very much.

"Master, do you want to grow up quickly?"

When he looked at the Tree’s Coreflame in his hand, Ye Shiyuan didn’t seem particularly happy.

Instead, he spoke in an ambiguous tone.

Bai He didn’t understand what he meant.

"Mm... I suppose so."

At the very least, in his current state, there were times when it was rather inconvenient.

"If Master wants that, then I think I can make it happen in about two months. Of course, the Tree’s Coreflame you gave me is also very important."

"Are you planning to grow some kind of medicinal herb that can help me grow faster?"

Ye Shiyuan put away the Tree’s Coreflame and smiled. "Master, I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll look like after you grow up."

Bai He pinched his own cheek.

His current face was indeed rather childish just like that of a young boy.

If someone said he was Ye Shiyuan’s younger brother, no one would doubt it, but he was Ye Shiyuan’s master.

"I’m looking forward to it too."

Bai He thought that growing up would definitely be much better than how things were now.

Ye Shiyuan couldn’t help but raise his hand and ruffle Bai He’s hair.

The smile on Bai He’s face froze instantly.

Then Ye Shiyuan slowly lowered his hand and said, "Master, let’s head back."

"Mm, alright."

Ye Shiyuan walked ahead, while Bai He touched the spot where Ye Shiyuan’s hand had just been.

His heart was beating very fast.

Fortunately, his expression didn’t change, and Ye Shiyuan didn’t notice anything.

"Host, were you just flustered?"

"No."

"Even if you deny it, the data doesn’t lie. In two months, you’ll grow up. By then, dual cultivation with the protagonist will be a natural progression. I believe your strength will increase very quickly."

Bai He felt that using such a method to improve himself was somewhat disgraceful.

Because he was lost in thought, he suddenly bumped straight into Ye Shiyuan’s back.

"Ow!"

"Master, be careful."

Bai He instinctively took a few steps back. "I got distracted, I got distracted."

He moved around Ye Shiyuan and started walking down the mountain, but Ye Shiyuan caught up to him in just a few steps.

"Master, do you know the way back?"

Bai He paused while looking at Ye Shiyuan in confusion.

That’s right, Ye Shiyuan had been the one who brought him here.

And Bai He had no idea where he was, so what was he even doing wandering off?

"I don’t know." He answered honestly. Ye Shiyuan immediately wrapped an arm around Bai He’s waist and said, "Master, let’s go."

Bai He had no choice.

Afraid of falling, he could only wrap his arms around Ye Shiyuan’s neck.

The protagonist was really too much, he’s not as proper and upright as he appeared on the surface.

Out of nowhere, he just picked him up like that.

"Host, what’s the big deal? Didn’t you ask him to carry you before?"

Bai He: ...

He was afraid of snakes, alright?

It wasn’t without reason.

When they returned to the Wanxi Tavern, Xu Feng was still resting.

Bai He told him that they were going back and urged him to hurry up and pack.

"Master, where did you and Senior Brother go?"

So Xu Feng had been looking for them.

"We just went out for a walk."

"Master, the Manor Master of Jurchen Manor sent a gift. He said that if you have time in the future, you’re welcome to visit the manor."

As he spoke, he took out a box.

The box looked very exquisite, with fine carvings.

Bai He ran his fingers over the patterns before opening it to take a look.

"What a beautiful flower."

Bai He had never seen such a beautiful flower before and didn’t even know what kind it was.

"I heard it’s a special variety cultivated by Jurchen Manor. It doesn’t have any particular effect, it’s just for looks. The person who delivered it was very confident that Master would like it. It can even last for several years without withering."

That impressive?

Bai He had been worried the flower would wilt in just a few days, but if it could last for years, then there was nothing to worry about.

Placing it beside the Tree’s Coreflame, a few years would be enough for it to continue growing.

"Shiyuan, help me keep this."

Ye Shiyuan immediately understood what Bai He meant.

As for Xu Feng and Ye Shiyuan’s gifts, they were both medicinal herbs with actual effects, unlike Bai He that was purely ornamental flower.

Perhaps they thought that, as an elder of the Lingguang Sect, Bai He could obtain any medicinal herb he wanted, so giving him such things wouldn’t be meaningful.

A specially cultivated flower, on the other hand, was far more interesting.