Ji Shan didnât step out of the room. Instead, he answered from inside. "Iâm studying. You have dinner. I already ate the fruits. I wonât come out for the rest of the day."
"Best of luck in that case," Long Chen let out as he left with Gu Lin.
He was taken to the courtyard of the Clan Master. It was the place where the dinner was going to be.
"Welcome. Please have a seat!"
As soon as Long Chen entered, he was greeted by the Clan Master, who was already waiting for them around the dinner table.
"Thanks," Long Chen replied as he selected one of the seats on the opposite end of Gu Wang.
Gu Lin selected the chair that was right beside Long Chen as she also sat down.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
"You two look so sweet together. As if a heavenly couple," Gu Wang said, jokingly while also hinting.
"Your daughter is so pretty; sheâll look good with anyone," Long Chen answered kindly.
"Hahaha, yeah. Sheâs the best girl any man can find. I am still looking for a husband for her. I wonder who will marry her?" Gu Wang said, sighing.
"Donât worry. Iâm sure youâll find one soon," Long Chen replied as he started the dinner.
Gu Wang also started eating.
Gu Lin also picked up a spoon which she accidentally dropped to the ground.
"I apologize for that," Gu Lin said as she bent towards Long Chen. She placed one of her hands on Long Chenâs thighs to support herself as she went down to pick up the knife.
Long Chen wasnât sure if it was a genuine mistake or another trick of her to arouse him. He kept eating. Gu Long also came up with the spoon, but she didnât remove her hands from Long Chenâs thighs.
She placed the spoon on the table as she picked up a different spoon and started eating. She could only use one hand to eat as she let her hand remain on Long Chenâs upper thigh. Long Chen also didnât scold her and tried to ignore her advances.
As her advances didnât stop, he became annoyed since he was actually getting aroused. She was playing with him, and he decided to return her in full.
He also placed one of his hands on Gu Linâs soft thighs.
"Eeek!"
Gu Lin hadnât expected that Long Chen would touch her so suddenly. She couldnât help but let out a squeaking noise in shock as Long Chen touched her.
"What happened?" Gu Wang asked her daughter.
"Ah, Nothing happened!" Gu Lin answered. "Eek!"
Another notice escaped her lips as Long Chen moved her hand slightly up while also giving a light squeeze.
He brought his lips close to her ears as he whispered, "Donât play games you canât afford to lose."
It was only then did he remove his hands and resumed eating. With a red face, Gu Lin also removed her hand.
"Patriarch Gu, I heard that thereâs some event tomorrow?" Long Chen asked, changing the topic as he noticed the man looking at him and his daughter suspiciously.
"Thatâs right. Tomorrow is a really special event. Itâs very important for us too. Thatâs why all the major powers of the Kingdom will be there as well. Are you interested in it?" Gu Wang told Long Chen.
"You can come with us. In fact, we would be happy if you do come with us. Bring your friends as well. Itâs not always that we have an event like this. Itâs only a once in every five years thing," he further said as he invited him.
"You still didnât tell me what happened in this. How would I know if itâs fun or not? Tell me about it first. All I know are the vague things," Long Chen let out, shaking his head. He wanted to know what it was from them.
"Oh right. Actually, there are many resources in the Kingdom. But thereâs no power that owns them. The system we follow is of temporary ownership. Every five years, we have this competition."
"Depending on the winners, the resources are given. In fact, the forest my daughter found you in? Thatâs what we won five years ago since we came last. The other got much better resources. Anyway, this year weâll get a much higher position," Gu Wang said.
"Why are you going round and round? You explained everything except the core. Just what happens in the competition. What do you fight in? Battles of strength or knowledge or what!" Long Chen asked, getting frustrated.
"Ah, I apologize. We battle in strength and wits both. In fact, there are different kinds of battles every time, decided by the Royal Family. In fact, there are two separate categories."
"One for Elders like is while other for youngsters like my daughter. As for the other things, weâll know tomorrow as well," Gu Wang explained.
"Interesting. It sounds fun. Iâll attend it," Long Chen let out, smiling.
"Thatâs just perfect. Iâll make every arrangement for you," Gu Wang agreed.
"Iâll also bring my friend with me. Arrange for him too," Long Chen continued.
"Thatâll be done," Gu Wang nodded again.
The rest of the dinner went silently. It was soon over, and Long Chen left with Gu Lin.
Gu Lin didnât say anything as she dropped Long Chen to his room before she left.
She was still feeling that moment when Long Chen had touched her thighs. It was the first time a man had touched her so intimately, and she liked it. Moreover, she also liked Long Chen.
He could have done much more at the moment without her permission, but he controlled himself.
"He was so cool. Iâll make him mine any way I can," Gu Lin said as she rubbed her hands. "Heâs perfect."
....
Long Chen was sitting in his room, trying to meditate, but he was also feeling tired. He had eaten so much that he was feeling uncomfortable sitting. He also felt sleepy.
"Heck it, Iâll meditate while lying. Iâll be more comfortable," he said as he laid on the bed straight.
Closing his eyes, he started meditating.
....
It was twelve in the night when the door of Ji Shanâs room opened. Three beautiful maids stepped inside, wearing skimpy clothing.
They had expected to serve Ji Shan. Unfortunately, as they entered, all they got was a scolding.
"Who are you? Get out of this room. Iâm doing something important!" Ji Shan said firmly. There was a book in his hands.
"Young Master, we are here to accompany you in the night and take care of all your manly needs," the maids informed Ji Shan as they all took off their clothes, revealing their flawless bodies.