Jiang Chen's question hit Shen Xin like a sudden clap of thunder.
Yes.
The thought rose clearly in his mind.
Of course I want to see Master.
Then another question followed right behind it.
So why have I been so stubborn? Why did I keep refusing? Have I really been ignoring everything he taught me?
The anger that had been burning inside him slowly cooled. The tightness in his chest eased. His grip on the broken saber loosened without him noticing.
Jiang Chen watched the change in his eyes.
"Looks like you've figured it out."
A faint smile touched his lips. He felt a bit relieved.
He had aimed straight at Shen Xin's weak spot—and it worked. Even with Heavenly Fate stirring things in the dark, Shen Xin's emotions had finally settled.
At the same time, Jiang Chen understood something clearly.
That mysterious protagonist held an extremely important place in Shen Xin's heart—far deeper than he had first expected.
