Chapter 2747 — Utterly Attentive
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 3
"Oh, it's like this. Ancestor Xuanzhen has already spoken with you, hasn't he? On this trip to East Sea City, you must find a way to exchange for the true formula of the Marrow-Washing Bone-Refining Pill. The Mystic Pill Sect will be your backing. Work it out with that fellow called Wei Zhao — whatever you need, you may apply to me directly," the Silkworm Transformation said. "But this time, you must complete the mission. Ancestor Xuanzhen places great importance on this matter!"
"Yes, please rest assured, young sect master. Xiaoming will do his utmost to complete the mission!" Kang Jingming pledged, thumping his chest.
"Mm, you may go." The Silkworm Transformation waved a hand.
"Young sect master, are you tired? Shall I give you a massage? When I was learning pill refinement, I learned a set of massage techniques from Ancestor Xuanzhen. Would you like to try, young sect master? Xiaoming at your service?" Kang Jingming said fawningly. He had indeed learned a set of massage techniques — back then he had harbored exactly this intention, to climb into the Silkworm Transformation's favor.
"Massage? Service?" The Silkworm Transformation's expression shifted slightly, and she frowned. "No need. I appreciate the thought. You may go. Little Peach Blossom, see our guest out..."
"Elder Kang, this way, please." Little Peach Blossom made a gesture of invitation.
Kang Jingming was not discouraged. After all, it was his first time pledging allegiance to the Silkworm Transformation; it was only natural that she would not accept him yet. He believed that through his own efforts he would surely succeed in making the Silkworm Transformation take a fancy to him — and even if he could not become her lover, being her running dog would do.
"Little Peach Blossom, what hobbies does the young sect master usually have?" Kang Jingming asked as they walked out of the side courtyard, feigning casualness.
"Eh? What are you up to?" Little Peach Blossom looked at Kang Jingming warily. "You're not plotting something against the young sect master, are you?"
"Uh... how could I? The young sect master is a fine gentleman. I may not be as handsome as she is, but I'm not into men either. In my heart, it's you, Sister Little Peach Blossom, who is the pretty one!" Kang Jingming hastily explained.
"Is that so..." Hearing Kang Jingming's words, Little Peach Blossom thought that it did make sense — and his barefaced confession made her heart flutter. "E-Elder Kang, how could Little Peach Blossom compare to the young sect master in beauty..."
"Haha, that's different. She is a fine gentleman, you are a beauty... By the way, don't call me Elder Kang anymore — it's so distant. From now on, just call me Brother Zhaoming, how about that?" Kang Jingming said.
"Mm... all right, Brother Zhaoming," Little Peach Blossom said shyly.
No wonder Little Peach Blossom's heart was stirred. Apart from the Silkworm Transformation, whom did she ever meet in her daily life who could be called a fine gentleman? And the Silkworm Transformation's background was what it was — Little Peach Blossom had long since given up any hope there. With Kang Jingming appearing out of nowhere like this, of course her heart moved!
She was no great beauty — she knew that herself. Though she strongly suspected Kang Jingming might be deceiving her, Little Peach Blossom was still bewitched by his sweet talk. Although she was not young anymore, she had never seen much of the world, and so Kang Jingming easily led her around by the nose.
Kang Jingming's sweet talk was a killer for ignorant young girls — hadn't Little Fen fallen for it the same way back then?
"Hey, Little Peach Blossom, I won't hide it from you. Since I want to court you, I'll be honest with you!" Kang Jingming sighed and put on a troubled look.
"Ah..." Little Peach Blossom's heart raced at Kang Jingming's words "want to court you," and for a moment she was somewhat lost. "Brother Zhaoming..."