Even as he complained inwardly, Lin Tang was deeply worried. His master was his lifesaver and had also passed on a Cultivation Technique to him. As soone who always repaid his debts, Lin Tang had committed this kindness to heart and even dread of paying him back.
The award ceremony ended, and Lin Tang was about to slip away.
"State Preceptor Long, wait a mont!" Jiang Mulu quickly caught up.
Seeing the little devil's expression on her face, Lin Tang felt a headache coming on. "What is it?"
"What do you an, 'what is it'? We haven't seen each other in so long. Can't we catch up?"
"That's not it. How on earth did you recognize ?" Lin Tang was quite curious. Even Shen Youling, the wife he shared a bed with, couldn't tell the difference at all. How is Jiang Mulu's perception so sharp?
"Hee hee..." Jiang Mulu blinked mischievously and glanced around before leaning in closer, lowering her voice. "Did you forget? Your master, the Divine Prophet Tianji, adores the most. A little pouting from was all it took for him to give a gift. This gift heats up and even glows when I'm near you!"
She pulled out a necklace with a pendant depicting a coiled dragon holding a pearl in its mouth. The pearl was faintly gleaming, making the dragon look as if it were about to co to life.
Lin Tang was speechless. How can Master be so unreliable!
"Fine, you win," Lin Tang replied perfunctorily and started walking again.
"Hey, wait for !" Jiang Mulu kicked off her high heels, carrying them in her hand. She continued to chase after him barefoot.
Many people witnessed this scene with surprise.
"Your Majesty, the princess, she…"
"It's alright. With State Preceptor Long protecting her, she'll be safe. Let her be. There's no need for bodyguards to follow."
"Yes!"
Seeing this, Yan Qinghe and the others also fell into thought.
Once they were outside and walking on the sidewalk, Jiang Mulu tugged on Lin Tang's sleeve. Like a child obsessed with a book of endless whys, she asked one question after another.
"Little Daoist Lin, why did you turn into a middle-aged man?"
"Brother Lin, I heard you can fly now. Can you take flying for a bit? I want to experience it too."
"Swindler Lin, why did you get married without my permission? You took liberties with once, you know. What, you're not going to take responsibility for ?"
Lin Tang had been trying to ignore her, but her last question made him lose his composure. "Nonsense! When did I ever take liberties with you? Stop slandering !"
"So you did it but won't admit it, huh? You clearly took off my clothes, and even…"
"Stop, stop! I was treating your illness! Don't you dare bla !"
"Tsk, just excuses! If it was really a treatnt, why isn't my illness cured yet?"
"That's a separate issue."
"Hmph, to put it bluntly, your dical skills just aren't good enough… Wow, look over there, lollipops! I want one, buy one! Oh, co on, buy one, I want it!"
"Why are you acting like such a child? Fine, you win!" Lin Tang strode over. He grabbed two lollipops and was about to pay when the vendor looked at him and exclaid, "Wow, isn't this our new State Preceptor, Long Tianji? Esteed State Preceptor, do you like lollipops too? Here, take these, no charge!"
"How do you know who I am?"
"It was all over the news. A clear photo of your face was on TV for a full minute. By now, everyone in the country should recognize you."
Lin Tang fell silent.
If this hadn't been on the news and beco public knowledge, he might have dared to take things without paying. But now—he had a reputation to maintain.
He forcefully stuffed the money into the vendor's hand and left.
During their walk, everyone they passed turned to look. It was true; everyone recognized him, and they applauded and cheered. So people even approached to ask if aliens really existed and when they might attack their planet. They asked what it felt like to defeat aliens and if there were any beautiful alien won…
Lin Tang's mouth twitched. After giving a few perfunctory answers, he grabbed Jiang Mulu and quickly vanished from sight.
The news hadn't shown any close-ups of Jiang Mulu. In fact, her presence had been deliberately downplayed, so the general public didn't know who she was. Seeing Lin Tang so besieged, she couldn't help but laugh out loud. "What's wrong? Is the taste of fa that hard to swallow? Then just change back to your real form!"
"Fine, I will." With a wave of his hand, a set of clothes appeared. As he changed, his height and facial features transford instantly. He was Lin Tang again.
Seeing his familiar face, Jiang Mulu bit her lip. She stared at him for a few seconds before saying, "I feel like you've gotten uglier since getting married. You've lost that sunny, cheerful, youthful vibe… Confess, you're not a virgin anymore, are you? Is doing 'it' really as good as it looks in the movies?"
"You little brat, trying to act so worldly," Lin Tang tapped her on the head. "Don't ask about things you're not supposed to know!"
"Hmph, I'm an adult now, okay!" Jiang Mulu retorted, dissatisfied. "What's the big deal? I'll just have to try it for myself one of these days."
"Suit yourself. It has nothing to do with ."
"How does it have nothing to do with you? Why don't you divorce your wife and beco my Prince Consort? I only want to try it with you."
"Divorce Shen Youling and beco your Prince Consort? In your dreams!" Lin Tang refused without a mont's hesitation.
"You… In what way am I inferior to that Shen Youling?"
"You're not as pretty as her, and you don't have as good a figure."
"The problem is with your eyes! I'm going to find her later and have a proper comparison!" Jiang Mulu declared, puffing out her chest proudly.
Lin Tang yawned. "Whatever you want. I'm going ho."
"Then take with you right now! I'm going to Jiangbei too!" Jiang Mulu, completely unguarded, threw her arms around his waist.
Lin Tang tried to break free several tis, but she clung to him relentlessly. He was just about to make her cry to finally shake off the persistent pest when sothing she said made him change his mind.
"Don't you want to know if this National Guardian dal, personally crafted by your master, has any special powers? Heh heh heh, beg . If you beg , I'll tell you. Otherwise, I guarantee you'll never figure it out on your own!"
"Is that so?" Lin Tang took out the National Guardian dal again, examining it repeatedly with his naked eyes and his Divine Sense. It was a Magic Artifact, but he couldn't figure out its specific function for the ti being.
"Fine. I'll take you flying, but don't get so scared you wet your pants!" Lin Tang relented. He pulled her in tightly and shot up toward the sky at incredible speed.
Jiang Mulu, however, proved to be quite daring. Once they were amongst the clouds, she shouted with excitent, showing not a shred of fear. Even when Lin Tang deliberately did sorsaults or let go to frighten her, she wasn't afraid at all. She trusted Lin Tang completely, knowing he would never harm her.
Lin Tang felt helpless, but he was also deeply moved by this trust.
When they arrived in Jiangbei, he settled her into a hotel. As he was about to leave, Jiang Mulu's arm shot out from the room and grabbed him. "Don't go! I'll be scared all by myself in this strange place!"
"Please, have so self-respect. We're a man and a woman alone together. How can we sleep in the sa room?"
"And why not? Back at the mountain temple, didn't you stay up with all night counting the stars? Cut the nonsense and get in here. Do you want to know the secret of the National Guardian dal or not?"
"...You're ruthless!" Cornered, Lin Tang had no choice but to give in.
Once inside, he found it was a couple's suite. The decorations and furnishings all exuded an intimate, romantic atmosphere. Lin Tang felt inexplicably flustered. He sat down and was about to inquire about the National Guardian dal.
BEEP! BEEP!
His phone rang.
He glanced at the screen. It was Shen Youling, checking up on him!
Lin Tang was about to decline the call, but Jiang Mulu playfully snatched the phone from his hand. "What are you afraid of? Answer it!"
And just like that, she hit the answer button.
"Hello…"
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