Magic Chef Of Ice And Fire

MCIF Chapter 31

Chapter 31.1: A Second Master

Early morning.

Nian Bing could feel the aches all over his body as he stretched languidly, slowly awaking from his dreams. The feeling of the gentle sunlight shining on him was indescribably comfortable. This was the first time he had not meditated to rest, but instead had gotten true sleep in an entire month.

As his consciousness gradually awoke, Nian Bing recalled everything that had happened last night. Since Long Zhi had held back in the fight, Nian Bing was not truly injured. The reason he had spit up blood and lost consciousness was because his magic and spirit power had been depleted. Right now, he was not fully recovered, but it wasn’t in the way of him doing anything.

As he slowly sat up in bed, Nian Bing was shocked to discover that someone had changed him into cool, fresh clothing. He immediately touched his chest and was frightened when he found that the Flame God’s Stone, Morning Dew Knife, Proud Sky Knife, Holy Brilliance Stone, ghost carving, and the cloth bag containing his utensils was nowhere to be seen. Everything he owned was missing; even the magic scrolls he had bitterly toiled for had disappeared. Thankfully, the one reason that he could stabilize his feelings, the Heavenly Flower Tile, was still in his robes when he checked.

Cold sweat trickled down his forehead. Since he had left the Peach Blossom Forest, this was the first time that Nian Bing had felt such terror. The Flame God’s Stone and the Ice and Snow Goddess’ Stone was the last thing his parents had given to him at the Ice and Snow God Pagoda. If they had actually disappeared, how could anything be okay? Did Long Zhi take them? No, there was no way. He was of a great value to Long Zhi. Yesterday, the people who were last to support him were Long Ling and Shi Jiu. The scariest option was Shi Jiu. If it was him that took Nian Bing’s belongings then…

Suddenly, the door opened with a small noise that attracted Nian Bing’s attention. He immediately laid back down on the bed, resuming his former position.

Light footsteps pattered across the floor before a very soft sound indicated something being placed on the table. A faint fragrance told Nian Bing who it was. From all the girls he knew, only Long Ling used this kind of orchid scent.

“Nian Bing, how come you’re not awake yet? Father said, with your abilities, you should have woken up this morning!” As expected, the gentle voice which was full of concern was definitely Long Ling’s. Hearing her voice, Nian Bing felt his heart warm up. Long Ling really liked him; she  really was such a good girl. Maybe…….

“Nian Bing, wake up soon, okay? Do you know how much you’re making me worry? Father already told me that I should get close to you. He places a lot of importance on you. He even, even hopes that you will become my husband. But your attitude to me and Jing Jing is exactly the same. Even Rou’er, who has always been looking higher, was attracted by you. Right now, I don’t know what kind of feelings I have for you. Perhaps I really like you, but you have always been so mysterious. I was afraid. Yesterday, I thought about it the whole night and decided to bury my feelings in the depths of my heart because I don’t hope for a husband that I’ll have to worry over. Worry that you will suddenly change, worry that you’ll be snatched away by some other girl. An ordinary husband will probably be more suited for me. Actually, did you know? Ling’er is really weak and afraid of getting hurt. I don’t want you to ever have these kinds of heart aching feelings. From now on, I will regard you as a friend. Looking at you like this is better for me. I am not as smart as Rou’er, and I am not as unyielding as Jing Jing. So I can only give up.”

When she said the last part, Long Ling’s voice was already choked up with sobs. Nian Bing’s heart that had been warming up, once again grew cold. That’s right! What can I give Long Ling? She is so warm and gentle, so kind-hearted. She is not suited to be with me. If she was with me, she might even be injured. Her reasoning is correct. Could it be that this girl, who I have always treated so ambiguously has such feelings? Nian Bing, oh Nian Bing. Just as Ling’er says, you can’t give her anything. For you, who values father and mother the most, it is best to abandon these things as soon as possible. Men have a road they must walk themselves.