Chapter 408 - 414: Jiang Wentian’s Abnormality

In an instant, all eyes were on Zhang Shuning.

She clenched her fists, feeling utterly wronged.

But she knew it was impossible to actually have Jiang Cen crippled...

And she didn’t want to put her master in a difficult position.

So she could only swallow her bitterness and nod.

’In that case, I’ll just have to get my revenge in private!’

"Good. Since you also agree, we’ll leave the matter at that."

Luo Hantian gave Liu Xingzhi a deep look. If Jiang Wentian hadn’t punished Jiang Cen, his junior brother probably would have erupted.

"Alright, everyone, you’re dismissed!"

Luo Hantian waved his hand, dispersing the crowd of disciples.

He glanced at the disappointed Li Yang. The two of them had made their intentions all too obvious.

If Jiang Wentian had insisted on being partial, it probably would have caused real trouble.

Luo Hantian was about to leave when he inadvertently caught sight of Song Wanning’s departing figure, and a glint flashed in his eyes.

’Well, I’ll be. How long has it been? This martial niece is already at the Late-stage Void Refining realm...’

’She really is the genius I had my eye on!’

’It looks like our Ancient Cold Sect is about to produce another young genius comparable to Liu Xingzhi!!!!’

...

"Sister, is it just over like that?"

The Golden Small Sword huffed in dissatisfaction. Jiang Cen should have been crippled and kicked out of the Sect.

"What else did you expect?"

Song Wanning chuckled softly, not particularly disappointed with the result.

"It’s so unfair!"

The Golden Small Sword grumbled.

Song Wanning looked up and tapped it. "Since when has this world ever been fair?"

"Jiang Wentian cultivated diligently to attain the position of Supreme Elder. This is his reward!"

’Who can truly side with justice over their own family every single time?’

’If it were me, I’d protect my own people too.’

"Hmph, then we have to cultivate hard too, so we can put all these people in their place!"

The Golden Small Sword wrinkled its nose, filled with disdain for Jiang Cen.

Song Wanning paid it no more mind and hurried back to Chasing Cloud Peak.

’Master must still be waiting for my good news!’

...

On Carefree Peak, Jiang Wentian stood beneath a tree.

Liu Xingzhi stood silently before him, prepared to be criticized.

But Jiang Wentian merely gazed at the distant white clouds with an unfathomable expression. After a long while, he finally asked in a low voice,

"Xingzhi, do you think Jiang Cen... is still the same Jiang Cen?"

This ambiguous question made Liu Xingzhi frown.

He thought back carefully, first shaking his head, then nodding...

Seeing this, Jiang Wentian sighed again and waved a hand at him.

"Go on back. This is compensation for that girl, Zhang Shuning!"

He produced a Storage Ring, tossed it to Liu Xingzhi, and turned to enter the palace.

Liu Xingzhi watched his master’s back, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

’Master...’

’He seems... different...’

BANG—

The great hall’s doors slammed shut. Jiang Wentian’s face instantly darkened, his body radiating killing intent.

After a good while, he finally reined in his emotions and stepped into the room.

Jiang Cen sat on the bed, sulking. When she saw Jiang Wentian enter, she immediately turned her face away.

"Cen’er."

Jiang Wentian called out as he strode over.

"Don’t be angry. Father had no other choice..."

"How could a Supreme Elder like you have no other choice?"

Jiang Cen snorted coldly, her expression foul.

’She felt that Jiang Wentian was simply unwilling to protect her!’

"You were caught red-handed this time. If I don’t punish you, how can I maintain order?"

"Besides, it’s only for three years..."

To a Cultivator, three years is but the blink of an eye.

"By the time I get back in three years, the ship will have already sailed! What do you know?!"

Jiang Cen was so angry she was on the verge of tears.

’Three years... a full three years...’

’By the time I get back, Zhang Shuning and Liu Xingzhi will probably be together!!!’

’Jiang Cen really couldn’t bear to give up on such an outstanding man. The colder he was, the stronger her desire to conquer him became.’

’She believed that her charm would one day conquer Liu Xingzhi.’

’But now, she had to leave for three years. Everything was uncertain!’

As she vented her anger, she completely failed to notice the cold gaze from Jiang Wentian behind her.

Suddenly, Jiang Wentian spoke from behind her.

"I remember you used to despise Liu Xingzhi. Why the sudden change of heart?"

At his words, Jiang Cen froze for a second before quickly recovering and glaring at Jiang Wentian.

"Father, Liu Xingzhi is so exceptional. I was blind in the past, but now I see clearly. Naturally, I have to seize the opportunity."

"You don’t really expect me to just stand by and watch him get together with Zhang Shuning, do you?"

’She knew very well that Jiang Wentian couldn’t detect any problems with her Divine Soul.’

’This had been proven when she first transmigrated into the book, so she wasn’t the least bit afraid.’

Hearing this, Jiang Wentian’s brow furrowed slightly, his expression one of clear displeasure.

"Why are you so certain Zhang Shuning will get together with Xingzhi? They are master and disciple..."

’A relationship between a master and disciple was a great taboo. He knew Xingzhi would never do such a thing.’

’Besides, Xingzhi didn’t treat Zhang Shuning in any special way...’

And yet, Jiang Cen was adamant that the two of them would get together.

"Aiyah, Father, just stop worrying about it! It’s not like your daughter would lie to you, right?!"

Jiang Cen felt a pang of guilt from the questioning and didn’t dare make a fuss anymore.

’She was afraid that the more she said, the more she would expose. If that happened, the consequences would be far worse than just a punishment.’

"Father, the Desert Sea is fraught with danger. Are you really at ease sending your daughter there?"

She looked at Jiang Wentian with red-rimmed eyes, then threw herself into his arms and began to cry pitifully.

She was trying to use this method to make Jiang Wentian go back on his word and rescind the decision.

Jiang Wentian raised his hand and gently stroked her head, but his gaze seemed to pierce right through her, looking at something deep within.

"The matter is settled and cannot be changed."

"But rest assured, Father will accompany you... I absolutely will not let anyone harm you."

"Because you are the only treasure she left me..."

He clenched one hand into a tight fist and closed his eyes, concealing the vicious aura within him.

’Soon, he would find out the truth.’

...

"Wan Ning, what kind of monster are you?!"

Qin Ming exclaimed, his mouth agape enough to fit an egg as he looked at Song Wanning’s Cultivation.

Feng Xue and Cang Yang also stared at Song Wanning, aghast.

’At this rate, won’t she surpass us senior martial uncles in no time?’

’We thought our junior sister was already a freak of nature, but who knew this one was even more of a monster!’

"I just had a lucky breakthrough."

Song Wanning smiled, then took out the return gifts she had prepared and gave them to her senior martial uncles.

These were all things she had obtained in the Secret Realm. She had received meeting gifts from them before and had been thinking about returning the favor, so now was the perfect time.

"Hiss—how can we accept things from you!"

Qin Ming said he wouldn’t accept, but his hands moved faster than anyone else’s.

The other two chuckled and happily accepted their gifts as well.

They were happy that their martial niece was showing them such respect.

"Senior Martial Uncles, I’m going to practice Alchemy next. If it’s not anything important, please don’t let anyone disturb me."