Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 944: Getting Something for Nothing

Plop!

A raindrop the size of a bean fell to the ground, raising a faint cloud of dust.

Immediately, more droplets descended from the high skies, hitting the trees, the ground, and the rain pavilion with a relentless patter that seemed endless.

In an instant, the whole world was engulfed by heavy rain, even the distant rolling hills were shrouded in the curtain of rain, becoming blurry as if both illusion and reality.

Fortunately, although the rain was heavy, the wind was not strong, and the wide rain pavilion sheltered against the sudden downpour, not affecting the person sitting inside.

Qin Qingxuan gazed at Wang Chen, a hint of doubt flashing deep within her star-bright eyes.

Regarding Wang Chen, or rather Ling Zhiyuan’s origins, she had long known them clearly, even having detailed knowledge of his experiences after joining the Blood Cloak Guard.

However, the more she knew about Wang Chen, the more doubts Qin Qingxuan had in her heart.

Before the murder of Ling Zhiyuan’s father, Ling Hongyun, his story was nothing notable, with no exceptional aspects.

From a young age, he preferred literature over martial arts, possessing exceptional talent yet not treasuring it, and at the age of ten, he remained a Martial Apprentice, with no one optimistic about his future in taking over the Ling Clan’s business.

Yet, a disaster spurred Ling Zhiyuan’s abrupt growth!

He not only joined the Blood Cloak Guard, but his cultivation level also advanced rapidly, thus earning him an extraordinary promotion for his contributions.

The once considered weak and easily bullied Ling Zhiyuan actually killed a Bloodthirsty Demon!

Becoming the youngest Head of the Hundred Households of the Blood Cloak Guard!!

Such an experience of growth was already inconceivable, but when Qin Qingxuan met Wang Chen in person, she found she could not fathom the mysteries of this sixteen-year-old boy at all.

His will was as solid as rock, impossible to pierce and probe!

Realizing that her charm had no effect on Wang Chen, Qin Qingxuan felt an unprecedented sense of frustration.

But it was because of this that she developed a strong will to conquer.

Just as Qin Qingxuan resolved to win over Wang Chen, she only heard him say, "It’s heavy rain outside, I’ll make some tea first, and we can chat slowly."

Make tea?

Qin Qingxuan was momentarily stunned—What did he mean?

She only saw Wang Chen, as if performing a magic trick, retrieve a tea stove, teapot, tea canister, and tea utensils from under the stone table…

Qin Qingxuan was dumbfounded.

She had arrived here before Wang Chen and was very clear there was nothing under the stone table.

And when Wang Chen dismounted his horse, he hadn’t carried any baggage.

So where did these not-so-small items come from?

Qin Qingxuan suppressed the urge to peek under the stone table and asked, "Brother Wang, is this the Art of Concealing Weapons?"

Perhaps only the mystical arts passed down in the Martial World could achieve such magic.

But could the Art of Concealing Weapons really accomplish this?

Wang Chen smiled, "A minor skill of no great importance."

He calmly lit the charcoal, then placed the kettle filled with mountain spring water on the red clay stove.

Qin Qingxuan’s beautiful eyes shifted and, after watching for a moment, suddenly said, "I once learned tea-making from my master; let Qingxuan do it."

Wang Chen consented, "That would be good."

He had no research into tea-making, so naturally he was content to let her take over.

Qin Qingxuan took over the task of preparing the tea.

Her actions were not pretentious, skilled, and elegant.

Soon, the water in the kettle boiled, and Qin Qingxuan started on new steps; heating the cups, warming the pot, swirling the fragrance, washing the tea—her slender fingers gracefully moving, a sight pleasing to the eye!

"Brother Wang, please."

Finally, she served a cup of fragrant tea, the stunning beauty offering it with both hands.

"Thank you."

Wang Chen accepted it and drank it all in one gulp!

He savored it and praised, "Good tea, excellent craftsmanship."

Qin Qingxuan’s tea-brewing skills greatly surpassed his; the same Cloud Mist Fragrant Tea prepared by her tasted richer and more aromatic.

Not just that, but there was also a hint of delicate fragrance emanating from the tea.

It was utterly memorable!

Qin Qingxuan smiled tenderly, revealing shallow dimples on her charming cheeks.

After drinking three cups of hot tea, Wang Chen, still unsatisfied, said, "Miss Qin, we’ve had the tea, now please speak your mind."

Qin Qingxuan pondered for a moment.

Now understanding a bit of Wang Chen’s character, she thought for a while and asked, "Brother Wang, how much do you know about the Rebel Faction?"

"The Rebel Faction?"

Wang Chen put down his teacup and looked at Qin Qingxuan with a somewhat strange expression, "Miss Qin, I am a Blood Cloak Guard, you know!"

The Blood Cloak Guards were the great enemies of the Rebel Faction, and vice versa. Being a member of the Blood Cloak Guard and having any ties with the Rebel Faction could lead to the execution of one’s entire family!

"I am aware," she replied.

Qin Qingxuan’s gaze drifted to the distant mountains, her eyes revealing traces of desolation and sorrow: "The world views the Rebel Faction as a disaster, yet who knows that the so-called Rebel Faction are also a group of people who care for the world’s people!"

"Our Rain Flower Sword Sect hides in prosperity and emerges in chaos, wandering the world alone with a sword to assist those who can change the destiny and save the world!"

Wang Chen laughed, "Have you found that person yet?"

"Great Liang has lost its virtue, its fate almost depleted, when wind and clouds arise, dragons and serpents will emerge from the land!"

Qin Qingxuan spoke solemnly, "Although Qingxuan has not found him yet, the so-called Rebel Faction now occupies a third of Great Liang’s fate, and the transformation from Flood Python to dragon is imminent."

She looked intently at Wang Chen, her expression serious, "Brother Wang, I see that you possess great fate. If you could use the Rebel Faction for your own purposes, perhaps it would not be impossible for a python to become a dragon and rise to the heavens!"

If Qin Qingxuan’s words were to spread, the Imperial Court of Great Liang would be furious, and Wang Chen would be in big trouble!

The supposed fate, the supposed dragons and serpents, were not something ordinary people could touch.

However, her words of great treason were resonant and powerful, containing a magic that could surge one’s blood.

There are probably not many young people in this world who could refuse the chance to become the Child of Destiny!

Yet Wang Chen only found it amusing, "Miss Qin, are you suggesting I abandon the light for darkness to become a spy for the Rebel Faction?"

Qin Qingxuan was momentarily at a loss for words.

No matter how eloquently or passionately she spoke, the essence was indeed what Wang Chen had described.

In fact, in Qin Qingxuan’s eyes, someone like Wang Chen was most suited to pave the way for the true savior, to dedicate his fate and even his life.

Despite Wang Chen possessing fate, he lacked the semblance of a Flood Python, fitting only for the tier of a War General!

To not exaggerate, what possibility did Wang Chen have to switch to the Rebel Faction?

Qin Qingxuan shook her head, "Brother Wang, you misunderstand..."

"Enough."

Wang Chen dismissed her, listless: "After all this talk, you’re trying to pull a fast one, offering no benefits yet expecting me to be a spy for the Rebel Faction? How can you even say that!"

Qin Qingxuan’s cheeks turned red again, "Brother Wang, do you realize you are currently in great danger?"

"You’re referring to the Hidden Dragon Hall, right?"

Wang Chen laughed, "The Hidden Dragon Hall has attempted to assassinate me twice. Supposedly, they never act more than three times, so the third attempt must surely involve a real expert."

"I guess it must be a fifth-tier Martial Ancestor!"

"And you, you’re suggesting that you have a way to help me resolve this matter, right?"

Qin Qingxuan was left speechless.

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The second installment is coming.