Chapter 175: Those People

Chapter 175: Those People

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Deep within the depths of the Illusory Void Mountain.

Ao Lan, covered in fragrant sweat, lay amidst a pile of precious treasures. She had almost no energy left to move. Indeed, he was worthy of being that presence from the pavilion. Truly valiant and skilled in battle!

"What is My Lord thinking about?"

Ao Lan noticed that Chen Daoxuan was silently gazing at the ceiling, and she cautiously spoke up.

"It's nothing"

Chen Daoxuan thought for a moment, but he didn't reveal what was on his mind. After all, he couldn't very well say that after the recent events, he was pondering questions like: What is the meaning of life? How did life originate? Why does that rock look so peculiar, and how did it transform into that form?

At this moment, he felt as though he had entered the realm of a sage!

But he chose not to explain the reason, which only made Ao Lan even more anxious.

"My Lord, you need not be too troubled. Ao Lan understands that she is by no means a match for My Lord. To be able to serve you and remain by your side is already Ao Lan's greatest blessing.

"Ao Lan doesn't seek any status; she just hopes to be able to stay by your side and take care of you in the future. Would you be open to that?"

Ao Lan thought that perhaps Chen Daoxuan was regretting his decision after the events they had shared. She was well aware of the immense gap between herself and the master of the pavilion. He shouldn't even exist in this world; the plaque of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion alone seemed to contain the essence of three thousand avenues.

Being able to stay by his side as a maidservant was already enough. She wouldn't have to hide in the Illusory Void Mountain to evade those people anymore...

"Hmm? Naturally, that's not a problem. You're quite thoughtful."

Upon hearing her words, Chen Daoxuan pondered for a moment. At this point, he realized an important issue: he had come to the depths of the Illusory Void Mountain just to take a look, but now he was leaving with a wife. Bringing back a wife for his disciple was something that Leng Yanran and Li Yourong might find hard to accept.

However, since Ao Lan was so understanding, she had inadvertently solved this rather major headache for him.

Although Ao Lan had no intention of seeking identity or status, she was already his woman and even the mother dragon. He wouldn't treat her unfairly.

"Thank you for accommodating me, My Lord! However, there's something Ao Lan wants to confess to My Lord."

Upon hearing other party's agreement, Ao Lan's face lit up with joy. Then, she lowered her head, not daring to look at Chen Daoxuan, and whispered softly.

"It's fine to tell me."

"I can cook a little. Although I'm not very skilled, I'm willing to learn for you, My Lord."

Ao Lan had initially thought that he was going to ask something important, but it turned out to be about cooking? After a brief moment of confusion, she nodded quickly, indicating that she knew a little about cooking and was even willing to learn. She was afraid that Chen Daoxuan might dislike her lack of skill, so she hurriedly added that she could learn.

"Alright, as long as you can cook."

He wasn't too concerned about how good she was. At the very least, she should be able to steam spiritual rice! They hadn't even tasted the spiritual rice from the Heavenly Dao Pavilion yet. Once this problem was solved, they could take care of the rest gradually!

"Since that's the case, come with me, back to the Heavenly Dao Pavilion."

Chen Daoxuan didn't want to waste any more time. After all, his disciples were still waiting for him.

As he got up, Ao Lan, being considerate, helped him put on his clothes, tidying them up before arranging her own attire.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Chen Daoxuan noticed traces of fallen petals where she had been lying earlier. He was slightly surprised.

"My Lord You don't think that Ao Lan is not um, a virgin, do you?"

Ao Lan noticed his strange expression and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, her face turning red.

"Then, how did you acquire so much knowledge? And you seem quite skilled at it too?"

Chen Daoxuan opened his mouth, looking puzzled.

"Maybe it's a case of self-taught expertise. And besides, since I was young, I was sent to this northern region. Although there are some formidable demonic beasts in the Illusory Void Mountain, as noble member of the Dragon Clan, I wouldn't care about them"

Ao Lan was afraid he wouldn't believe her, so she hurriedly explained.

"That makes sense. It seems you're quite talented. Not bad!"

Chen Daoxuan nodded, giving her a thumbs up and praising her.

"By the way, from now on, you'll be staying in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. What about these precious treasures in the cave?"

Chen Daoxuan surveyed the heavenly treasures within the cave and the top-grade spirit stones that paved the floor.

"Now that even Ao Lan belongs to My Lord, all these are naturally at your disposal. You can do as you please!"