Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 943: The Straightforward and Unemotional Man

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Boom~

A dull roar of thunder suddenly reached Wang Chen’s ears.

He looked up at the firmament and saw large clusters of dark clouds surging towards him. Between the leaden layers, faint flashes of lightning slithered, signaling the imminent arrival of a torrential rain.

Sensing the approach of the thunderstorm, the Yellow Fatty Horse under Wang Chen snorted nervously, showing some unease.

Wang Chen patted the horse’s neck to comfort it.

With a firm squeeze of his legs, he urged his horse to quicken its pace, looking for a place to take shelter from the rain.

Although having achieved the fifth tier of Martial Ancestor, Wang Chen could channel his inner energy outward, making it impossible for even a heavy rain to wet him in the slightest.

But he could not protect his mount just as completely.

While the Yellow Fatty Horse was not the most top-tier mount, it had accompanied him for thousands of miles, traveling up and down the south and north, and they had formed a bond.

Wang Chen certainly didn’t want it to fall ill from getting soaked.

Clip-clop, the hooves struck against the solid flagstones, scurrying along the mountain path for several miles, until Wang Chen finally saw a thatched rain shelter by the roadside.

This kind of rain shelter was built explicitly for travelers to rest and evade the rain. It was quite spacious and could accommodate a dozen or twenty people without issue.

But when Wang Chen arrived, there was only a young woman sitting on the stone bench inside.

Wang Chen was slightly puzzled but didn’t pay it much mind. He reined in next to the shelter and stopped.

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Wang Chen dismounted and led his horse into the shelter.

The rain shelter was well designed, with stone benches and tables for the travelers to rest, as well as areas to tether horses and store goods.

After securing the Yellow Fatty Horse, Wang Chen took a seat on the stone bench opposite the young woman and greeted her with a cupped-fist salute as a way of apologizing for the intrusion.

It was merely the most basic courtesy, after all, she was a fellow traveler like himself.

Only then did Wang Chen notice that the woman had her face veiled in white, revealing only a pair of eyes shining like stars.

Her posture, temperament, and attire all indicated the elegance of an exceptionally beautiful woman!

Such a gorgeous lady appearing alone on this desolate mountain path seemed very strange indeed.

Just as Wang Chen was observing her, the woman smiled gracefully and spoke softly, "Hundred Household Ling, it’s an honor to meet you."

Wang Chen’s gaze sharpened, "Who are you?"

For a stranger he had just come across to call out his identity so accurately, while he had no recollection of her at all, was certainly very unusual.

But Wang Chen was surprised at most, without the slightest fear!

With his current strength, even if the woman were possessed by a demon, he was confident he could slay her.

"I am Qin Qingxuan..."

The veiled woman stood up and curtsied to Wang Chen, saying, "It is Rain Flower Sword Sect’s duty to acclaim the renown of Hundred Household Ling on my travels. It is presumptuous of me to meet you like this, please forgive the abruptness."

"Rain Flower Sword Sect?"

Wang Chen noticed a longsword resting on the stone bench beside her. But whether it was "Qin Qingxuan" or "Rain Flower Sword Sect," both sounded completely unfamiliar to him; he had surely never heard of them before.

Since she did not exhibit any hostility, Wang Chen could only return the gesture, saying, "It’s an honor to meet you."

Qin Qingxuan smiled, "Hundred Household Ling, my Rain Flower Sword Sect is a sect hidden from the world, so it’s quite normal that you haven’t heard of us. How about..."

Wang Chen furrowed his brow, "Do you need something from me?"

After only a few words, this so-called traveler from the Rain Flower Sword Sect revealed a dominant demeanor, her tone even carrying a hint of condescension.

Although her voice was melodious as a divine lyre, Wang Chen didn’t find it entirely pleasant and opted to cut her off bluntly.

Get to the point if there’s business, cut the chatter!

Qin Qingxuan was taken aback.

She had never encountered a young man so impatient in her presence before!

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After a moment’s thought, Qin Qingxuan lifted her hand and removed the veil from her face, revealing a beauty that could bring down nations.

Wang Chen’s gaze became fixed on her.

Since his rebirth into this world, the woman before him, Qin Qingxuan, was undoubtedly the most beautiful and alluring woman he had ever seen!

Moreover, she possessed a strange charm that made one unable to resist the urge to draw closer.

However, Wang Chen’s willpower was incredibly strong, so he only hesitated for a moment before his eyes regained their clarity and calmness.

Qin Qingxuan was startled again in her heart.

She realized that Wang Chen was very different from the young and handsome men she had met before!

But on the outside, Qin Qingxuan still smiled, "If I say that I am waiting here to build a good affinity with the Head of the Hundred Households, I wonder if you would believe me?"

Build a good affinity?

Wang Chen’s thoughts raced, and he nodded, "I would like to hear the details."

His pompous demeanor, which held no regard for himself, nearly made Qin Qingxuan grind her silver teeth in frustration.

The breathtakingly beautiful woman smiled and said, "Does Head Ling know how I came to know that you would pass through here?"

Wang Chen glanced at her, "Let’s hear it."

Qin Qingxuan nearly spat out blood.

She had never encountered such a man of steel like Wang Chen and couldn’t help but doubt if her invincible charm had suddenly failed, prompting her to unconsciously touch her own face.

If she had a mirror on her, this beauty would have certainly taken it out to have a look!

Taking a deep breath, Qin Qingxuan maintained her elegant smile and replied, "Someone told me."

Wang Chen, "Oh."

A fine vein suddenly appeared on Qin Qingxuan’s fair forehead, and she felt an intense desire to draw her sword.

Wang Chen laughed, "Miss Qin, do you really want to build a good affinity with me?"

This question snapped Qin Qingxuan back to reality, and she was profoundly shocked.

She had always prided herself on her strong resolve, yet now, after talking with Wang Chen for just a few sentences, she faced inner turmoil and had lost her composure.

Regaining her senses, Qin Qingxuan restrained her smile, and said solemnly, "Hundred Household Ling, Qingxuan is very sincere!"

Changing from Hundred Household Ling to brother Ling, and from ’concubine’ to her real name, brought them suddenly much closer.

For other men, they might have been over the moon by now.

"Wait."

However, Wang Chen furrowed his brows, "Miss Qin, I am sixteen years old this year; you wouldn’t happen to be younger than me, would you?"

Crack!

The stone stool Qin Qingxuan was sitting on suddenly split.

Wang Chen, "..."

Qin Qingxuan’s face quickly turned a shade of red, and then she moved to sit on another stone stool while picking up her longsword.

"Fate brought us together, regardless of age."

She spoke as if it were nothing, "For someone as extraordinarily talented as Brother Ling, Qingxuan would be reaching too high."

Wang Chen laughed heartily, no longer teasing her, "Miss Qin flatters me too much; I am unworthy of such praise!"

After a pause, he added, "I have changed my name; you can just call me Wang Chen."

Qin Qingxuan nodded, "Brother Wang."

Actually, in the Cangqing Domain, even among ordinary common folk, changing one’s name was a matter of great significance; nobody would want to carry a reputation for ’forgetting one’s ancestors’ unless it was absolutely necessary.

By doing this, Wang Chen was, to a great extent, ruining his own future!

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First update, here it is.