Chapter 143: Chen Changsheng Without Shame, The Heavenly Mandate Is Set
Facing Zhang Bairen’s invitation, Chen Changsheng sat down very calmly.
The distant sounds of battle served as the backdrop, while the wind playing through the trees provided a melody for the three of them.
At this moment, the scene was unexpectedly elegant.
He lit the clay stove and poured the spirit spring water, which emitted immortal qi, into it.
Once the spirit spring water in the clay stove had boiled, Zhang Bairen took out a tea canister and placed three ‘sword-like’ leaves inside.
Looking at the unique tea leaves in his cup, Chen Changsheng spoke frankly, “Brother Bairen, your tea leaves are quite interesting; I have never seen anything like this before.”
“This is a specialty I brought from home called Enlightenment Tea.”
“It can only be produced once every thousand years, and drinking it can help clear one’s mind.”
“Those with great fortune can even enter a state of sudden enlightenment.”
After listening to Zhang Bairen’s explanation, Chen Changsheng paused for a second, then turned around and poured the tea in front of him into a bottle.
Moreover, not only did Chen Changsheng pack away his own tea, but he also packed away the tea in front of Zhang Bairen and Fu Yao.
After finishing packing, Chen Changsheng naturally put the tea canister in his pocket.
His actions were smooth and fluid, like flowing water.
Zhang Bairen: “…”
Since I am willing to take this out, it proves that I am not a stingy person.
But can you please eat with some dignity?
Facing Zhang Bairen’s unusual gaze, Chen Changsheng said with righteous indignation:
“Brother Bairen, I must criticize you for what just happened.”
“We finally managed to sit down and talk, yet you actually brought out Enlightenment Tea.”
“Brother Fu Yao and you are both top-tier prodigies. If you drank this tea and suddenly entered a state of enlightenment, what would happen?”
“That would delay our conversation.”
“Let’s forget about the Enlightenment Tea and drink the tea I brought instead.”
Seeing Chen Changsheng’s serious explanation, Zhang Bairen was first stunned, then laughed.
“Brother Chen, your words make sense; I didn’t consider things thoroughly.”
“I’m sure the tea you brought must have some special qualities.”
Facing Zhang Bairen’s words, Chen Changsheng, while skillfully brewing the tea, said:
“My tea isn’t particularly special. If I have to say something special about it, it’s exceptionally bitter.”
“This tea was planted by me, picked by me, and processed by me.”
After saying this, Chen Changsheng handed over two steaming cups of tea.
“Is this how it should be?”
“Then this tea is truly worth savoring.”
After saying this, Zhang Bairen and Fu Yao each took a sip of their tea.
However, as the tea entered their mouths, both their faces showed a certain degree of “distortion.”
In contrast, Chen Changsheng, who was tasting the tea, looked like he was enjoying it, as if they were drinking different types of tea.
Seeing this, Zhang Bairen couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Brother Chen, why can you remain calm despite the bitter and astringent taste of this tea?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng stroked the warm teacup in his hand and said lightly, “Even if the tea in the cup is bitter, can it be more bitter than a person’s life?”
“When we have experienced even more bitter things, drinking this bitter tea will naturally become sweet.”
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Listening to this, Zhang Zhenren nodded. “Brother Chen’s state of mind far surpasses mine; I admire it!”
“Well,” Chen Changsheng put down his teacup and said, “We’ve already drunk the tea. Now let’s talk about something important.”
“When I entered the Ancient Forbidden Ground, you should know about it, right?”
“Yes.”
“The Defeated Immortal Sovereign had some connection with the Ancient Forbidden Ground. You could obtain his stone coffin, making you his half-disciple, so you didn’t d*e.”
“So it was like that!”
“I always wondered why I survived back then, and now I understand it’s because of this relationship.”
“If that’s the case, everything I obtained in the Ancient Forbidden Ground was given to me intentionally, right?”
“Pretty much. The Taotie Bone and those small items, although the Ancient Forbidden Ground doesn’t take them seriously, not everyone can take them out.”
After hearing Zhang Zhenren’s explanation, Chen Changsheng nodded thoughtfully, then continued speaking.
“The next question, why didn’t you k*ll me or the Heavenly Mandate Holder behind me?”
“With the strength of the Ancient Forbidden Ground, it shouldn’t be too difficult to do so, right?”
Hearing this, Zhang Zhenren said calmly.
“Killing someone in the Ancient Forbidden Ground is indeed easy, but killing a Heavenly Mandate Holder is not so simple, especially one who has reached the Seventh Stage.”
“Once a Heavenly Mandate Holder reaches the Seventh Stage, their Heavenly Mandate begins to take shape. Generally, it’s very hard to k*ll them.”
“Without absolute certainty, the Ancient Forbidden Ground doesn’t want to provoke such an invincible powerhouse.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng’s lips curled up slightly.
“Now I understand why Fu Yao said she lost this life. If my guess is correct, you must have perceived the Heavenly Mandate Holder reaching the Seventh Stage.”
“At that time in the Ancient Forbidden Ground, you invested in me, probably thinking I had a chance to become a Heavenly Mandate Holder.”
“If I really succeeded, it would mean forming a bond with the Ancient Forbidden Ground.”
“Meanwhile, the Ancient Forbidden Ground sent you to compete for the Heavenly Mandate.”
“Regardless of who wins between us, the Ancient Forbidden Ground won’t lose.”
“But no matter how many calculations you made, you never expected that the real Heavenly Mandate Holder is behind me.”
“Hahaha!”
“Very insightful,” Zhang Zhenren clapped and smiled. “Everything matches what Brother Chen said.”
“At first, I did indeed think you were the Heavenly Mandate Holder.”
“At that time, you showed no signs of reaching the Seventh Stage, so I didn’t immediately strike.”
“After all, defeating a prodigy like you is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I needed thorough preparation.”
“But who could have imagined that within just a few months, the real Heavenly Mandate Holder actually reached the Seventh Stage.”
“Given the current situation, even I can’t change the outcome. That’s why I came to ask for your help today.”
After saying this, Zhang Zhenren’s gaze fixated on Chen Changsheng.
Facing Zhang Zhenren’s gaze, Chen Changsheng chose silence once again.
After a long while, Chen Changsheng turned to look at the silent Fu Yao, then pointed at Zhang Zhenren and said.
“You and I once had an agreement; you promised to help me overcome all obstacles in the Heavenly Heroes Conference.”
“Fang Qiancheng was dealt with by myself. Now, I don’t ask you to deal with him. How about helping me eliminate him?”
Glancing at the “thick-skinned” Chen Changsheng, Fu Yao said indifferently, “Have you fulfilled your previous promise?”
“Even if I am willing to help you confront him, how do you plan to handle the Ancient Forbidden Ground?”
“I don’t have the ability to help you conquer the Ancient Forbidden Ground.”
