Chapter 118.2 : Most to My Liking (Part 2)
Of course, Luo Huangjun knew full well that in this world, within certain long-established powers, many old monsters lay dormant—among them, not a few whose cultivation surpassed the Ninth Heaven Realm.
Her own Luo Clan behind her, and even the Taihuang Holy Land, both possessed such deep foundations.
But at least on the surface, the Ninth Heaven Realm already stood as the absolute pinnacle of the current age.
And now that Luo Huangjun had stepped into this realm, she was only just over a hundred years old.
At such an age, with such an achievement—no matter the era, she would be the most dazzling star of them all.
Or rather, a blazing sun, brilliant enough to eclipse the light of countless stars.
Ignoring the continuous surges of insight erupting in her mind and the transformations taking place within her body, Luo Huangjun looked downward at once.
Familiar faces, familiar smiles entered her view.
The lingering irritation from the Heart-Questioning Tribulation instantly melted away, replaced by a delightful mood.
Xiao Chu still suits my heart best…
She thought this inwardly, but Luo Huangjun had always been one to emphasize a master's dignity before her disciples, so she naturally would not easily reveal her true feelings.
What Luo Huangjun did not know was that the moment Chu Ge saw her Favorability reach as high as 99 points, all of her disguises had already become meaningless.
Beneath the cold and aloof exterior, her true self—her genuine emotions—had already been completely laid bare before him.
With a flash of her figure, Luo Huangjun appeared in front of the two of them in the next instant.
"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the Ninth Heaven!"
Chu Ge smiled as he offered his congratulations.
"Hehe, congratulations, Master!"
Su Lingyuan also laughed foolishly.
Although she knew that some form of reckoning from her master might follow, she was genuinely happy for Luo Huangjun from the bottom of her heart.
After all, in her eyes, although Luo Huangjun was her master, she was more like an elder sister who had always looked after her—cold on the outside, warm on the inside.
"Mm."
Luo Huangjun replied calmly, a trace of gentle warmth appearing on her face—an expression outsiders rarely ever saw.
Her gaze shifted to Chu Ge, then to Su Lingyuan, and a flicker of restless intent flashed in her eyes.
Chu Ge keenly caught that look. His heart stirred, and he stepped forward without hesitation.
Facing the gazes of the two women, Chu Ge pulled Luo Huangjun into his arms.
"Master, I really missed you."
He whispered these words softly by Luo Huangjun's gradually reddening ear.
He could feel her body stiffen abruptly in his embrace.
It was as if she had been caught completely off guard, momentarily dazed by such a sudden, straightforward advance.
Her jade-like hands trembled slightly as they slowly wrapped around Chu Ge's back, the movements extremely awkward and inexperienced.
Her hands shifted and grasped uncertainly, as though she couldn't quite decide where to place them.
Off to the side, Su Lingyuan's lips first pouted slightly. She had expected herself to feel deeply aggrieved, but watching her master and junior brother quietly holding each other—
She found, to her surprise, that it wasn't all that hard to accept.
On the contrary, it even felt… rather nice.
Of course, it would be even better if she could be added into the embrace as well!
For now, however, she could only think about it. She didn't yet have the courage—she'd have to test her master's attitude later.
Her bright eyes rolled mischievously as a playful idea surfaced once more.
She took a few steps back, summoned the diary replica, and quietly recorded this scene.