Liu Meng'er's words made Chen Shu Ze freeze and his melancholy disappeared in a flash.
This only seemed to make her stunned and she began to retreat with a look of caution. "Shidi, did you misunderstand something? I have never liked you that way…"
"Stop!" Chen Shu Ze hurriedly interrupted her and explained, "Shijie, you misunderstood. That person isn't on Qing Jing Peak."
"Oh." Liu Meng'er sighed in relief and patted her chest before walking back.
Chen Shu Ze continued, "Moreover, I've… not seen them for about two years."
He had deliberately said 'about two years' to observe Liu Meng'er's reaction, afraid that she would guess something.
"About two years?" Liu Meng'er touched her chin. There were few females her Shidi could have come into contact with. If they hadn't met for two years and she wasn't on Qing Jing Peak, could it be Su Yue?
But wasn't Xiao Yue with Chu Ming? Unless… back then, Chu Ming liked Xiao Yue, but Xiao Yue liked Chen Shu Ze. For the sake of their brotherhood, he took the initiative to back out only to realise many years later he had been in love with her. But Xiao Yue had already fallen for Chu Ming… tsk, what a huge drama.
Liu Meng'er's brain hole rapidly filled up with the tragic abuse story of a third person, but she certainly had no feelings of goodwill towards Chu Ming and Xiao Yue. She could only pat Chen Shu Ze on the shoulder and give him advice. "Shidi, feelings cannot be forced. Since you two have already passed each other by, it means that there is no destiny between you two. Broaden your mind and you'll find the world is a big place, you'll eventually find your fated person. Why hang onto someone who doesn't like you?"
It would have been better had she not said anything. Now, Chen Shu Ze's heart only felt cold.
"Is there… not the slightest chance left to save it?" He was crushed.
Still wanted to save it? Liu Meng'er saw the depths of his feelings and secretly thought: Word outside is that Chu Ming has recently gotten closer to Elder Biyun from Ling Miao Sect recently. Could it be that Shidi is thinking of taking the opportunity to court Xiao Yue? Then…
Liu Meng'er couldn't help but feel hesitant. She didn't like Xiao Yue, but if Shidi was hurting because of this…
"Then, why don't you try again? Maybe she and Chu…ahem, I mean, maybe she doesn't have someone she likes right now. Maybe there's still a chance for you," She said a little guiltily.
Chen Shu Ze's eyes lit up when he heard this. That's right, he hadn't even asked, so how could he just give up like this? Maybe, just maybe, Shizun had not destroyed his feelings, what if he still liked him? Taking a step back, even if Shizun really didn't like him, there was no one else either. So he still had a chance, didn't he?
Thinking of this dispersed the darkness in his heart. He quickly cupped his fists and saluted Liu Meng'er. "Many thanks for Shijie's enlightening words. Now I know what I should do."
"Hehe, i-is that so?" Liu Meng'er's laugh was a little forced. Thinking that he was really going to bring Xiao Yue back, she couldn't help reminding him, "But, Shidi, there are some people who you need to take some time to properly understand. In any case… be careful."
Chen Shu Ze didn't understand her implication, but still thanked her,
After bidding her farewell, his footsteps became lighter, and he hated not being able to immediately run to Xiang Han and confess his feelings. However, once he arrived at Xiang Han's courtyard, he recalled that his Shizun was resting and decided to wait until tomorrow.
What Chen Shu Ze didn't know was that the moment he left, Liu Meng'er walked into the courtyard while holding a paper crane.
"Shizun, were you looking for me?" Liu Meng'er placed the paper crane on the table and asked.
"Sit." Xiang Han instructed and asked once she had taken her seat. "Your Shidi… does he have someone in his heart?"
"Shizun even knows about this?" Liu Meng'er was surprised.
Xiang Han was also surprised. He didn't know what to say in return. Chen Shu Ze had someone he liked, so how should he complete this mission?
He tried his best to ignore the disappointment and sense of loss in his heart, and it took him a while to calm down. When he spoke again, his voice sounded distant. "Then do you know… Who he likes?"
Liu Meng'er was also worried about this matter. When she heard this question, she shared her assumptions like she was spilling beans, then sighed. "Sigh, Shizun, why is Shidi so foolish? What's so good about Xiao Yue?"
"Shu Ze… likes Xiao Yue?" Xiang Han was very surprised, then shook his head and said, "That is unlikely."
In the original book, any girls with even a little quality went to the male protagonist. Because of this, Chen Shu Ze remained a bachelor until he ascended to the immortal world. Even if the plot had changed, he was unlikely to like Xiao Yue. That was his ex-fiancee and also the male protagonist's main wife.
"Uh, I also thought it was unlikely at first, but Shidi…"
"I got it, you can go back first."
Liu Meng'er wanted to explain that this was merely her speculation, but Xiang Han waved her away directly. She hesitated for a while, finally deciding that if Shidi really liked Xiao Yue, with Shizun helping him, his situation would definitely be better. So she gave up and left with ease.
After listening to Liu Meng'er's words, Xiang Han was in a very bad mood. He felt like the little cabbage he had meticulously planted for two years had just been dug up by someone else.
He hesitated again and finally felt that he couldn't sit back any longer. He had to call Chen Shu Ze over to ask. It's okay if he didn't like Xiao Yue, but if he really did, he would have to get this kid to stop.
Anyway, such a thing was not fated to produce any result in the first place. Xiao Yue liked the male protagonist wholeheartedly and it was useless for Chen Shu Ze to like her. It was better to end this earlier than later.
After making up his mind, Xiang Han immediately folded a paper crane and summoned Chen Shu Ze over.
Chen Shu Ze was practicing his confession at this time and never expected to be dug a pit by Liu Meng'er.
When he received the message, he was a little surprised, but also nervous. After carefully storing the paper crane, he immediately got up to change his clothes. He had changed a dozen sets before he sorted out his appearance and left, unsatisfied.
Arriving at Xiang Han's courtyard, he stopped outside the door, tidied his robes once over, and took a deep breath. He called softly, "Shizun?"
"Come in." Xiang Han was sitting inside as he glanced at the door.
Chen Shu Ze was a little startled when he entered but he quickly closed the door. He stepped forward and saluted, "Shizun, were you looking for me?"
"Yes, take a seat." Xiang Han raised a hand to gesture for him to sit down. After thinking for a while, he began. "I heard…you like Xiao Yue and want to pursue her?"
"Xiao Yue?" Before Chen Shu Ze could sit down, he was so frightened that he immediately shot to his feet and hurriedly explained, "There is absolutely no such thing. This is simply slander and someone is deliberating making something out of nothing! Shizun, you must not believe it."
Xiang Han secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but still looked him in the eyes and asked, "Really? Your Master heard that you have been troubled by this matter recently and even asked Meng'er for advice."
"Shijie?" Chen Shu Ze was stunned for a second before he complained in his heart: Shijie, you're going to kill me!
"Shizun, Shijie must have misunderstood. This disciple has fallen in love, but that person is definitely not Xiao Yue," He gritted his teeth and admitted.
Xiang Han was once again taken back when he heard these words. His heart, which he had just put down, grew weary once more.
"Is that so?" He forced himself to look away while maintaining a calm tone. "Would it be possible for you to tell your master who this person is?"
Although he tried hard to cover it up, Chen Shu Ze still noticed a waver in his voice. He couldn't help but brighten up and asked incredulously, "Why do you want to know, Shizun?"
Could it be that Shizun really hasn't destroyed his feelings and still likes him?
"I…" Xiang Han was at such a loss for words that he forgot to call himself a 'your master'.
Chen Shu Ze became more and more nervous when he saw this and for a moment, he forgot about their positions and status. He forgot that he was standing in front of Xiang Han with his head bowed. He suddenly leaned forward to look at Xiang Han, his voice full of anticipation as he spoke cautiously, "Shizun, that person is on Qing Jing Peak. They used to accompany me all day and night and treated me like family…"
"You like Meng'er?" Xiang Han asked in surprise.
"I…" Chen Shu Ze suddenly choked. Why did Shizun and Shijie misunderstand it this way?
He simply grabbed Xiang Han's shoulder and said boldly, "That person even accepted me as a disciple. He taught me techniques and taught me to cultivate. In fact, he is… Shizun, you!"
After his declaration, he closed his eyes tightly, not daring to look at Xiang Han's expression. But the hand on Xiang Han's shoulder continued trembling, revealing a trace of tension.
Xiang Han looked at him in shock and didn't say a word. The room suddenly went quiet, so quiet that you could hear his heartbeat.
Chen Shu Ze waited for a long time, until his palms had become sweaty, but he did not receive a response. He couldn't help but panic. He carefully opened his eyes and saw Xiang Han looking at him in surprise.
"Shizun?" He asked softly, his heart in his throat. He was afraid that Xiang Han would show a disgusted expression and coldly rebuke him.
While his heart was tense, Xiang Han had completely calmed down. After the initial shock passed, there was only one sentence left in his mind: So it was me!
After going around in a circle, it was all in vain. It turned out that Chen Shu Ze liked him.
He finally didn't have to worry anymore. Xiang Han wanted to take a sip of tea, but Chen Shu Ze still held onto his shoulder. Although he was now relieved, when he saw this kid again, Xiang Han suddenly became angry.
If it weren't for Chen Shu Ze and Liu Meng'er messing around, would he have worried for so long and misunderstood things?
He decided to keep Chen Shu Ze on edge for a little while longer and deliberately stayed silent. He only glanced at the hand on his shoulder.
Noticing this, Chen Shu Ze quickly retracted his hand and suddenly felt a little uncertain in his heart. He asked carefully, "S– Shizun?"
"Sit down first." Xiang Han calmly instructed. He had been looking up earlier so his neck was a little sore.
Chen Shu Ze hurriedly sat down and looked at him nervously.
Xiang Han glanced at him and hummed, "Do you know what you just said? This is blasphemy, do you understand?"
Ed/n: I'm here for the blasphemy tho?