Chen Sui Nian laughed: "Hello, let's get reacquainted. My name is Chen Sui Nian, I'm Chen Ping An's older brother."
Zhi Gui glanced at Chen Sui Nian and said nothing.
Chen Sui Nian said: "What, you don't agree? Not speaking?"
Zhi Gui's body trembled slightly. Chen Sui Nian said: "Alright, continue..."
Zhi Gui stammered: "No!"
Chen Sui Nian said: "That's good. Are you thinking that when your cultivation surpasses mine, you'll kill me?"
Zhi Gui said: "No... no."
Chen Sui Nian said: "Really?"
Zhi Gui looked at Chen Sui Nian, her mind constantly flashing images of those tortures. She shook her head vigorously.
Chen Sui Nian was confused.
Ah? Really no thoughts?
Chen Sui Nian smiled and said in a loud voice: "Whether you want to kill me or not, I actually want to kill you!"
Zhi Gui's eyes filled with panic at his words.
"Don't doubt that I lack the ability. Even though you are the last true dragon in the world, I can simply extract your good fortune, dragon blood, and dragon bones, and transfer them to a snake. It wouldn't be a problem to forcefully create a dragon."
Zhi Gui looked at Chen Sui Nian. Chen Sui Nian continued: "You should thank two people: one is Lu Chen beside me, and the other is Qi Shi. They both saved your life twice!"
"I don't care what kind of murderous intent you harbor towards me in the future, but I have left a talisman on you, even in your soul. It has no effect other than informing me when you take action against me, whether indirectly, directly, through schemes, or any other means. "
"At that time, no one can intervene! I, Chen Sui Nian, have spoken."
"You can choose to believe what I say or not. Now, I give you two choices! As you previously said, follow the contract with Chen Ping An, make amends for your past mistakes, diligently learn etiquette, read books, and follow the rules. Chen Ping An is the master, and you are the servant. Have no other thoughts. I will strengthen this contract. If you don't abide by it, you will die! Even if you don't die, I will personally slay you!"
"The second choice is that I release you from your contract with Chen Ping An. You will return the good fortune that belongs to Chen Ping An and apologize to him. I will then use magic to let you experience the pain of losing good fortune that Chen Ping An has endured for years. From then on, you two will be strangers, and the karmic connection between Chen Ping An and you will be severed."
Lu Chen looked at Chen Sui Nian and said: "You're going to let her off so easily with your second option?"
Chen Sui Nian looked at Lu Chen: "What, you think it's not enough? You want to continue to torment her?"
Zhi Gui looked at Lu Chen, her expression devoid of emotion.
Lu Chen said: "Isn't the second option just purely helping her? It allows her to soar high and fly far."
Chen Sui Nian said: "Are you sure she will soar high and fly far, and not Chen Ping An, whose path to the Dao is like a vast blue sky, soaring upwards?"
Lu Chen laughed: "He's your brother. I think it's definitely going to be fine!"
Lu Chen also smiled in his heart. He is also Lu Chen's disciple. It's definitely going to be fine!
"So, Wang Zhu, what's your choice?"
Zhi Gui inquired: "How painful is it to lose good fortune?"
Chen Sui Nian said: "It's much easier than before! It's probably just a tiny fraction of the pain! It might just make you feel a bit bitter, not painful."
Zhi Gui said: "Alright! I choose the first option!"
"Good, I'll help you... wait, you chose the first option?"
"Are you serious? Think carefully! Although my brother has a good temper, you still have to do everything you should!"
"I'm sure!"
Chen Sui Nian looked at Zhi Gui with a strange expression. Lu Chen was also surprised: "Later, I will take you to return the good fortune of that Song Ji Xin and resolve the karmic connection. After that, you will be Chen Ping An's 'servant'. If you think Chen Ping An is kind-hearted and try to exploit loopholes in the contract, I will definitely behead you once I find out! No ifs, ands, or buts. I'll ask one last time, are you sure?"
"Yes!"
Chen Ping An nodded: "Although you've already agreed, I still want to ask why you want to choose the second option? You don't have to answer this question!"
"It's nothing. If I go out, wouldn't I be killed directly by that Chen... Liu? It's better to follow Chen Ping An. At least under your protection, I won't die so quickly!"
Chen Sui Nian suddenly realized and looked at Zhi Gui: "Dragon Slayer? I know him! Based on my relationship with him, I will definitely ask Lao Liu to let you off easy!"
Lu Chen looked at Chen Sui Nian: "You know that Dragon Slayer?"
Chen Sui Nian said: "Of course! I'm the kind of person who everyone loves, a friendly and sociable scholar!"
Lu Chen asked: "How did you two meet?"
Chen Sui Nian thought for a moment: "Drinking, sword fighting, writing poetry. He especially loves drinking the peach blossom wine I brew! He always says things like, 'In the future, if I become the Green Emperor, I will bloom with the peach blossoms.' He likes to call himself the Green Emperor, but I think he's childish, so I call myself the Sword Emperor."
Lu Chen glanced at Chen Sui Nian's clean, white hands and questioned: "You, the Sword Emperor? You know how to use a sword?"
Chen Sui Nian said: "Of course I do! My swordsmanship is incredibly strong. In the entire world, in terms of swordsmanship, sword technique, and sword intent, I'm the strongest in all three!"
Lu Chen scoffed: "I've never seen you wield a sword before. The only things you're good at are talismans and formations!"
Chen Sui Nian also sneered: "My sword is not something you should ever see. Otherwise, if I draw my sword, there will definitely be blood!"
Lu Chen sarcastically said: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, there will definitely be blood. My sword..."
Chen Sui Nian grinned: "Lu Chen, you better not force me to draw my sword. Otherwise, you're dead!"
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Chen Ping An arrived at the private school, but another old gentleman told him that Qi Shi was not there!
Chen Ping An smiled and nodded at the old gentleman before leaving.
The old gentleman watched Chen Ping An's hunched figure. Chen Ping An tripped because he ran too fast.
He watched the young man struggle to get up. He watched the young man struggle in the dirt. He watched the young man softly, quietly wipe away his tears.
The old gentleman suddenly thought of those students the same age as the young man.
One was full of spring and joy! One was in a sorry state.
One was in a green robe, riding a white horse, and the other was kneeling down to pick up broken silver!
The old gentleman shook his head. The world is like this, not worth it, not worth it at all, young man.
Chen Ping An arrived at the government office. At this moment, Song Chang Jing, wearing a fish-dragon robe, was smiling and looking at Chen Ping An.
Song Ji Xin sat casually to the side, also smiling at Chen Ping An.
Chen Ping An explained his purpose to Song Chang Jing. Song Chang Jing stated two requirements. Chen Ping An considered it for a moment and didn't say anything before leaving.
Song Chang Jing watched Chen Ping An's departing figure. He was furious, and he wanted to see if Chen Ping An would react to it!
Song Ji Xin looked at Chen Ping An's back with a hint of mockery before withdrawing his smile.
While on his way, Chen Ping An saw Ning Yao.
Ning Yao was sitting on a large rock at that moment, with a sword and a knife placed on either side of her.
Ruan Xiu was sitting beside her.
Ning Yao got up, placed her right hand on the knife, and said calmly: "You're going to fight that Mountain-Moving Ape? He will punch you to death!"
Ning Yao said seriously: "Aren't you afraid of death?"
"Not anymore!"
"Your brother just isn't taking action now, he will still have the chance in the future!"
Chen Ping An said: "I can't rely on my brother for everything, can I?"
Chen Ping An said: "Ning Shi, I think I can give it a try!"
"Didn't you say before that if immortals use too much power here, they will die? I want to give it a try!"
Ning Yao glanced at Chen Ping An: "Alright, I want to give it a try too!"
"Ning Shi, you..."
Ning Yao smiled: "Ning Yao only asks for a sword fight with stronger opponents! Besides, a friend of mine told me that if you want to break through in swordsmanship, if you want to go further, just strike. If you're not sure what to do, just strike. The opportunity to break through lies within!"
"Your brother also told me that it's okay to just strike, he'll guarantee our lives. It's such a good opportunity to hone your sword heart and swordsmanship, so I have to draw my sword! Don't misunderstand me! I'm not drawing my sword for you!"
Chen Ping An nodded!
Ning Yao suddenly said: "Chen Ping An! Don't tell me you don't have a weapon?"
Seeing Chen Ping An's dazed expression, Ning Yao angrily ordered him to turn around.
When Chen Ping An turned around, Ning Yao had a small knife in her hand.
Ning Yao angrily handed the knife to Chen Ping An, saying seriously: "Borrow it for now, remember to return it!"
Chen Ping An blankly accepted the knife.
Ning Yao angrily said: "Don't you dare just stand there!"
Chen Ping An looked at Ruan Xiu, who was eating pastries!
Ning Yao said with annoyance: "Ruan Xiu Shi isn't going. She wanted to help, but I wouldn't let her. It's too dangerous, and her status isn't convenient!"
Ning Yao held her sword and saber: "Go!"
Chen Ping An got up and said to Ning Yao: "Ning Shi, I'm really lucky to know you!"
Ning Yao's lips curled up slightly, she raised her head, and sunlight fell on her, outlining her delicate profile.
Under the sunlight, Ning Yao's figure was particularly dazzling. She stood proudly, holding her sword and saber.
At that moment, Chen Ping An's heart skipped a beat.
For a long, long time after that, every time Chen Ping An saw Ning Yao, he would feel this way!
Every time he saw Ning Yao, he would remember this scene!
Only much, much later, would the simple-minded Chen Ping An understand!
Chen Sui Nian and Lu Chen, who were far away, saw this scene and both smiled.
This foolish boy finally woke up!
Lu Chen shook his head with a smile: "He finally felt a little bit of affection!"
Chen Sui Nian also smiled and said, "Good! Good!"
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