These days, Wang Qiran had been studying closely by Zhuge Lan's side. Whether it was due to his talent or the substantial sum of money Oriental Jingjing had provided, his diligence impressed Zhuge Lan, who secretly nodded in approval. Whenever he had free time, Wang Qiran would seize the opportunity to study, and he had at least managed to get an introduction.
To gain an introduction at his age was no easy feat.
Once introduced, ordinary people would be unable to harm Wang Qiran.
As for Xiao Yan, although his master's identity was unknown, his strength was evident to all. An eighteen-year-old martial arts grandmaster was a rare existence anywhere, and his power had been continuously improving during these past few days.
At this pace, with a few more years, he might reach the Bright Heart Realm.
He was an absolute prodigy.
However, all his life experience was like a blank sheet of paper. Half of his world was still confined to the mountain where he lived with his master; he was unsophisticated and needed guidance.
"Jingjing, we cannot let these two be exploited by those with ulterior motives. Wang Qiran is alright; he has been navigating the mortal world for many years. His values are already formed, and he knows what he should and shouldn't do. As long as he understands that being with us brings greater benefits than anything else, he won't act recklessly. But Xiao Yan… we cannot let him be used."
Zhuge Lan cautioned in the end.
"Don't worry, Brother Lan, I'm here!" Oriental Jingjing struck a pose like a big sister. For the past few days, she and Zhuge Lan had been acting as the leaders for these two.
Of course, Wang Qiran never felt that way. He simply felt he was traveling across Long Country with two foolish sons of rich landlords.
Seeing Oriental Jingjing like this, Zhuge Lan smiled. His gaze was tinged with tenderness as he reached out to touch Oriental Jingjing's cheek. However, his hand stopped midway, seemingly feeling it inappropriate, as men and women should not touch.
"What is he doing? He's come this far, and he's hesitating? Is he not a man?!" Wang Qiran had always been most concerned about his nominal master's romantic life. Now that they were at such a crucial juncture, would he really retract his hand?
The more he watched, the more his stomach churned. What if these two ended up creating some angsty youth drama? He, a corporate slave who had endured three to four years of societal hardship, disliked such things!
Just as Zhuge Lan was about to withdraw his hand, he noticed a fleeting look of disappointment in Oriental Jingjing's eyes. She seemed to genuinely wish for Zhuge Lan's hand to continue its movement.
Noticing this look, Zhuge Lan's heart was stirred.
Suddenly, within his heart, his principles and all his goals were thrown into disarray.
He realized that, unknowingly, his every objective now included a young girl named Oriental Jingjing.
His hand hovered in the air.
"Please… can't you just go for it? You're so awkward, do you really plan to make the girl take the initiative?" Wang Qiran was almost biting his tongue, wishing for more decisiveness!
"The flight to our destination territory will be taking off shortly..."
The airport announcement echoed. A look of determination flashed in Zhuge Lan's eyes. His hand gently landed on Oriental Jingjing's cheek, and then he said softly, "Jingjing, while I'm gone, take good care of yourself. I'll be back soon!"