Chen Ping An asked Lu Chen, “Isn’t Lu Chen Daozhang’s descendant your junior? Aren’t you their junior uncle?”
Lu Chen yawned, tired and wanting to sleep, longing for the lounge chair in Chen Sui Nian’s courtyard.
Lu Chen said, “It’s fine. Their generation is far too many generations below me. Didn’t you hear Ning Yao say before? I am one of the three heads of Qingming Realm.”
Chen Ping An nodded, “Oh - so what generation is that?”
Lu Chen thought Chen Ping An understood, but he actually didn’t. Lu Chen laughed angrily, “My master is the Daozu you call him!”
Chen Ping An abruptly stopped walking, somewhat startled, “What? Daozu? Daozu isn’t dead?”
Lu Chen quickly covered Chen Ping An’s mouth, “Chen Ping An, you’re going to die!”
How could his own disciple, before even entering the sect, curse his master for not being dead?
If it had been a different time, or if Chen Ping An hadn’t said it in front of him, his master probably wouldn’t have cared. But now, you’re cursing his master, saying he’s not dead, in front of his disciple?
Dude, do you know that you’ll be his disciple in the future?
Ning Yao already knew who Lu Chen’s master was, so she just smiled.
Ruan Xiu was in a daze, her attention solely on the pastries. “This one, what flavor is this? And this one, what flavor is this?”
Chen Ping An said, “I don’t know!”
Lu Chen said, “Don’t say things like that next time. Be careful.”
Chen Ping An looked at Lu Chen and cautiously asked, “So Daozu really isn’t dead? He’s still alive?”
Lu Chen was speechless. Did this kid have a screw loose? He was starting to doubt if taking this kid as a disciple was a good choice.
Ning Yao suddenly remembered what Chen Ping An had told her before, “If anyone ever bullies my wife, even Daozu will cut them down!”
So Ning Yao told Lu Chen this, and Lu Chen’s face turned dark, then he was speechless.
Lu Chen was utterly dejected, “Chen Ping An, Chen Ping An! I really am done with you. There are hardly any people in the entire world who dare say such a thing.”
“Do you know who the last person to say that was? Do you know what happened to him?”
Chen Ping An nervously asked, “What happened?”
Lu Chen said, “Nothing happened. He’s still alive and well. You know him.”
“I know him?”
“Yes! It’s your brother. Your brother is even more arrogant than you. He said that if in the future, he can’t aim to defeat Daozu, then there’s no meaning in cultivating.”
“He also said that Daozu must be someone like him, Li*, and Chen Sui Nian is not worthy.”
“Also, Daozu has been Daozu long enough. Can’t I be Daozu instead?”
“Also, when I reach the 15th Realm, I will go find Daozu for a discussion!”
“Also, Daozu may be stronger than me, but he definitely doesn’t look as handsome as me!”
“Also… Daozu…”
Lu Chen breathed out many, many shocking and outrageous words.
Ning Yao was dizzy from what she heard, and Chen Ping An was also dumbfounded!
Lu Chen suddenly had a strange expression, saying, “Chen Sui Nian actually asked me if my master had anyone he liked.”
“I said, no. I said my master is a cultivator, far removed from the mundane world. Cultivating is not just for oneself, but also for everyone in the world!”
Ning Yao, thinking about Chen Sui Nian’s personality, never imagined that Chen Sui Nian would actually say such a thing.
Lu Chen said, “That was all a long time ago, when Chen Sui Nian was immature.”
“My master is magnanimous. He just smiled and didn’t mind.”
“Chen Ping An, you’re very similar to your brother, even your boasts are similar.”
Lu Chen said, “Alright, don’t say it next time. My master shouldn’t be able to hear you. He’s very busy.”
Chen Sui Nian got up the next day as if nothing had happened.
Life went on, and time passed quickly.
During this time, Liu Xian Yang was suddenly stabbed in the chest. When Chen Ping An arrived, he was nearly dead!
When Chen Ping An rushed over, Liu Xian Yang lay in a pool of blood, constantly coughing up bright red blood.
The surroundings were in chaos. A strong metallic scent filled the air.
The people around anxiously gathered together.
Liu Xian Yang laughed sadly, “Sorry, Chen Ping An… I… was still greedy! It hurts… I should have listened to your brother. Before, I was worried about what would happen to you after I was gone. You’re so slow and kind. Now it’s fine. Your brother is still here, so I’m relieved… Right, Ning girl is very good to you. Cherish her, you kid… she’s good…”
Liu Xian Yang’s breathing became increasingly rapid, as if he were struggling in his final moments. His chest was bloodstained, bright red blood continuously oozing out, staining his clothes.
With trembling hands, Liu Xian Yang grasped Chen Ping An’s hand.
Liu Xian Yang felt that every breath brought unbearable pain, his eyes revealing helplessness and despair.
“Chen Ping An, I… don’t want to die…”
Chen Ping An, with tears in his eyes, smiled, “If you don’t want to die, then don’t die! Live!”
Chen Ping An led Liu Xian Yang away from the crowd. Lu Chen and Chen Sui Nian sat on a tree, watching Liu Xian Yang’s tragic situation, and Chen Ping An’s helplessness.
“Aren’t you going to help?”
“I told Chen Ping An these past few days, because of returning his favor, I can’t help anymore.”
“Chen Ping An said it’s fine, that he’ll face it.”
Lu Chen was confused, “Didn’t you say you would protect Liu Xian Yang?”
Chen Sui Nian said, “I said I would protect him, so he won’t die!”
“They’re too young. Although I am too, but Lu Chen, don’t you think they still lack some tempering in their path of cultivation?”
“Chen Ping An, he…”
“I know Ping An has suffered much, but he survived. But cultivating is not that simple. One wrong step, and you could die! Ping An has all the conditions, and I was ready to help, but Lu Chen, didn’t you also sense something strange?”
“You mean that kind of tribulation, the kind unique to changing Chen Ping An’s destiny? The kind no one else can interfere with?”
“Right. I have that feeling. You should have it too!”
Lu Chen nodded, “Hmm!”
Chen Sui Nian said, “Then we’ll let nature take its course?”
Lu Chen nodded.
Chen Ping An had never felt this powerless before. It was powerlessness towards his own strength!
The young man went to Yang Lao Tou. Yang Lao Tou did his best to treat him, but ultimately shook his head, saying, “Your brother gave him a talisman, doing his best to save his life, but it’s not enough.”
Chen Ping An took out a willow leaf and handed it to Yang Lao Tou. Yang Lao Tou said, “It’s not enough.”
Chen Ping An went out, and Yang Lao Tou told him, “Your brother can’t help anymore!”
Chen Ping An smiled, “It’s fine. I’m going to find someone else!”
Chen Ping An went to the house next door, found Zhi Gui, and Zhi Gui opened the door, laughing and asking, “What brings Chen Gongzi to my house? Song Ji Xin is not home!”
Chen Ping An explained his purpose, “Liu Xian Yang is injured. I hope you can help!”
Zhi Gui teased, “Chen Ping An, you saved my life. I want to repay your kindness, but I’m low-born. Just a maidservant.”
Chen Ping An asked, “I want to ask if you have a willow leaf?”
Zhi Gui laughed, “I don’t!”
Chen Ping An sincerely asked Zhi Gui, “Then, do you have any other way to save Liu Xian Yang?”
“Everything you did to scheme against me and bother me before, I can let it go.”
Zhi Gui shook her head, “No. Also, how did I wrong you before? Chen Ping An, don’t talk nonsense.”
“What? Chen Ping An, you want to take advantage of me?”
Chen Ping An asked, “Really none?”
Zhi Gui shook her head again, “None!”
Chen Ping An calmly said, “I understand.” He turned and left.
Zhi Gui looked at Chen Ping An’s retreating back, mocking, “A rotten life! You’re just a worm too. What are you acting like a good person for? Serves you right that your father and mother died. You’re the same as your father and mother! What an idiot! You really are worthy of being brothers with Liu Xian Yang. Dead brothers, dying together. Serves you right! Maybe your father and mother would be happy to see you dead sooner? Hahaha!”
The young girl glanced at Chen Ping An’s courtyard and licked her lips, laughing, “What’s going on recently? Chen Ping An suddenly has other people’s fortune? It smells really good. What a pity! I wonder whose fortune it is, to be given to such a stupid kid!”
At this time, Zhi Gui suddenly heard a thunderous voice beside her ear, “My fortune smells pretty good, doesn’t it?”
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