Taking advantage of this free time, the two girls truly savored the taste of modern life. They had been detached from this world in front of them for too long.

Not only did they often go shopping, even if it was just to buy one or two small trinkets, they also went together to enjoy those exquisite pastries.

One day, when they put a piece of pastry in their mouths, the melt-in-the-mouth texture surprised them both.

They had never tasted such delicate things before, and yet these things were nothing extraordinary to the people of this world.

So that night, when they returned, they chattered like two little sparrows, telling Jiang Cheng about the cake they ate. Seeing their amazement and the way they clicked their tongues in admiration, Jiang Cheng felt a tinge of sadness for them.

These two were such beautiful, youthful station girls. What kind of life did they lead before? Even for Jiang Cheng, although he disliked sweets, he had tasted pastries with a texture like what they described.

Yanran was particularly happy with Ba Lv's company.

These days, she and Ba Lv tried on those exquisite, fashionable clothes, enjoyed pastries they hadn't tasted before, and a couple of days ago, they even went to listen to a concert together.

Indeed, beautiful music can connect many people, and it was no different for Yanran and Ba Lv.

Walking on the way home, the two engaged in a passionate conversation about the pieces played in the concert, and even had friendly debates.

These debates didn't harm their relationship; instead, it made them closer.

Yanran liked Ba Lvluo even more, hoping she could stay with her, fighting side by side, and in their free time, they could stroll the streets hand in hand.

Thus, she hoped her teacher could also accept Ba Lv.

Now, seeing her teacher on the balcony, she seized the opportunity to have a deeper conversation with him.

For Ba Lvluo to have a better life in the future, and for herself to have a like-minded companion.

"Teacher, the night is beautiful, isn't it?" Yanran began the conversation.

"Hmm," Ye Su replied casually.

"Teacher, do you have something on your mind?" Yanran probed further.

"No," Ye Su still maintained the same tone.

"But I feel like you seem unhappy, I..."

"I'm not unhappy!" Ye Su turned to Yanran, "I'm fine!"

Yanran was at a loss for words, "Hmm, well, then..."

Ye Su smiled wryly at Yanran, "Is there something you want to tell me?"

Yanran nodded, "No, oh, yes, yes, I do."

"So is there or isn't there?" Ye looked at his somewhat simple-minded female student, feeling a headache coming on.

"If you have something to say, just say it. Why search for a topic deliberately?"

"It's like this, teacher. Actually, is it the matter of Ba Lv that's making you feel troubled?" Yanran didn't beat around the bush this time and went straight to the point.

"I said I didn't."

Yanran didn't argue with Jiang Cheng; she stood beside him, looking at the view from the balcony.

"Teacher, why won't you give Miao Lv a chance?" Yanran voiced her thoughts without looking at Ye Su.

"The things she did in the Black World were beyond her control, weren't they?"

Yanran pointed to a girl walking with her boyfriend in the distance, "Which girl doesn't want to live like that?"

"Ba Lv also wanted a life like that, actually everyone, at least every girl, likes days like those. We also don't want to hold weapons, fighting enemies, covered in blood, and getting ourselves covered in blood," Yanran turned to Jiang Cheng, "But since there are still bad people acting recklessly in this world, someone has to stand up to punish these bad people, or else the world would be in chaos, wouldn't it?" She sighed, "Since someone has to make a sacrifice, then let it be us."

These words of Yanran took Jiang Cheng by surprise. He turned his head, looking at his female student with amazement.

"Not bad at all, to think you have such thoughts. As expected of my disciple, your enlightenment is quite high." Facing his female student, Jiang Cheng would sometimes joke with her.

"Since fate has pushed us down this path, we absolutely won't give up." Yanran looked at Jiang Cheng, "Teacher, do you think the path I chose is wrong?"

"It's not wrong!" Jiang Cheng looked at his female student and said with a heartfelt voice, "You're right. Since there are still bad people in this world, there must be people like us to uphold justice, to eliminate the wicked and protect the innocent. That is our destiny."

Yanran continued to ask, "Is this path very difficult?"

"Of course," Jiang Cheng said seriously, "It's long and filled with many difficulties. Are you asking this because you want to back out? Or do you want to live a life like hers?" Jiang Cheng pointed to the girl who hadn't walked far.

"No, I was just thinking, since this path is so challenging and long, why don't we find more companions?" Yanran gazed at Jiang Cheng, "This way, not only will we have like-minded companions, but when moving forward together, we can comfort and help each other. The most important thing is, we won't be lonely anymore." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Teacher, do you think that's a good idea?" Yanran lifted her head, looking at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng found himself caught in the trap set by Yanran. Facing her question, he was momentarily speechless.

However, being a straightforward man, since his disciple made a good point, he naturally expressed his enthusiastic agreement.

He lovingly looked at Yanran, nodding, "Right, since the road is arduous and long,

we should indeed have more companions to walk alongside us. This way, we can support each other and lift each other up, thereby ensuring we won't be lonely on this journey."

"Then, teacher, do you think Ba Lv is suitable to be our companion?" Yanran asked with a grin.

Jiang Cheng's hesitation made Yanran nervous. Does her teacher still have some reservations about Ba Lv?

Jiang Cheng spoke, "As for Ba Lv, she has good skills, handles affairs decisively, and has rich combat experience. I think she's quite suitable to be your companion."

Yanran cheered, rushing into the room and dragging Ba Lv onto the balcony.

As soon as Ba Lv saw Yanran's joyful expression, she knew what it was about.

(Qian Wangzhao) She and Yanran hugged tightly, tears of joy streaming down their faces. After a long while, she finally let go of Yanran and softly said, "Thank you."

Yanran said to her, "I should be the one thanking you. With your joining us, our journey will be even more thrilling."

She turned back with a playful look at Jiang Cheng, "Isn't that right, Mr. Ming?"

Jiang Cheng smiled gently, nodding.

Ba Lv thanked Jiang Cheng, "Thank you, teacher! Thank you for accepting me as a student. I won't disappoint you."

Jiang Cheng nodded.