As the wind rustled the leaves in the academy's garden, Lu Chen stood tall beneath the shade of a flowering tree. The soft fragrance of blossoms drifted through the air, but his heart remained still as stone—cold, calculating, and unshaken.
Behind him, Chu Su stood nervously, her delicate fingers clutched tightly at her robe. Her face, as beautiful as an immortal fairy descending from the heavens, held a tinge of red from nervousness—but in her eyes, an ambition flickered like fire behind silk.
Lu Chen turned slowly, his gaze sweeping over her slender form. His eyes were sharp, like twin blades. He already knew what she wanted.
Power. Position. Him.
But that didn't bother him.
In fact, he preferred it that way.
"She's beautiful, ruthless, and knows when to act," he thought, his lips curving into a faint smile. "More importantly… she genuinely loves me. That alone makes her useful."
He took a single step forward, and the pressure of his presence made Chu Su's breath hitch. Yet she didn't step back.
"I know why you came," Lu Chen said, his voice calm, yet carrying the weight of command. "You want to stand by my side."
Chu Su nodded, eyes shimmering like moonlight on still water.
"You love me," he said, not a question—but a statement.
"Yes," she replied without hesitation. "I love you, Young Master. I'll never betray you. Give me one chance—just one—and I'll prove it."
Lu Chen looked at her for a long moment.
"Fine," he said softly. "I'll give you a chance… to become my concubine."
The words struck like thunder.
Chu Su's eyes lit up like twin stars, knees dropping to the ground in a deep bow.
"Young Master, I swear upon my life—I will do anything you ask. Even if you say go east, I will never dare step west. I will follow you for life. Even if I must walk into fire or tread through blades, I will never regret this path."
Lu Chen's cold expression didn't change, but deep in his heart, a spark of satisfaction flickered.
He reached forward and gently lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.
"Words are easy, Chu Su," he said, voice low and steady. "But everything depends on your performance."
Hearing this, Chu Su's cheeks turned scarlet. Her heart pounded in her chest—but she didn't look away.
"I will not disappoint you," she said softly.
Lu Chen smiled faintly, then turned, robes fluttering behind him.
[ Cultivation level 1st to 9 th , Grand master, great grand master, saint ,kin and emperor]