Chapter 188: Three Questions, Chen Shisan’s Teacher
After letting out a deep sigh regarding the actions of the three young people, Chen Changsheng began to speak.
“From now on, each of you can ask one question.”
“Chen Shisan, you go first!”
Seeing Chen Changsheng personally calling his name, Chen Shisan thought for a moment and then spoke.
“Sir, why did I lose when I used my sword for the second time?”
“I remember you said that more than ninety percent of those who use their destiny weapons are poor ghosts.”
“And you also told me that when encountering such people, I should just beat them up without any worries.”
Looking at Chen Shisan’s slightly frustrated expression, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “You did remember what I said, but you didn’t understand my words.”
“I said that more than ninety percent of those who use their destiny weapons are poor ghosts, but I never said that all of them are.”
“Unfortunately, Qian Bao’er is one of the exceptions.”
“I had long predicted that you would lose to Bao’er’s destiny weapon; I even guessed that you would get injured.”
“But do you know why I deliberately set you up like this?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Shisan thought for a moment and earnestly replied, “I don’t know.”
“The reason I set you up is to make you learn a lesson.”
“You’re too stubborn. Once you draw your sword, you will never regret it.”
“While such swords are incredibly sharp, they are also more likely to break.”
“Since we can’t convince your sword to turn back, you must be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious before you draw your sword.”
“To put it simply, when you draw your sword, you need to ask yourself, do you really need to draw it?”
After listening, Chen Shisan lowered his head in deep thought and then looked up, saying, “Sir, I understand now.”
“That’s good. Let’s walk and talk.”
“This time, I will find you a teacher; he may be the most suitable person to teach you sword techniques.”
“Where is this person?”
“In the Central Courtyard. If it weren’t for you, I really wouldn’t want to bother looking for him…”
Listening to the conversation between Chen Changsheng and Chen Shisan, Tianxuan felt envious.
At the same age, he could receive Chen Changsheng’s careful instruction, while he could only serve as a mere attendant.
Perhaps this is the difference between individuals’ fates.
“Tianxuan, what about your question?”
Just as Tianxuan was feeling down, Chen Changsheng’s voice came over.
When he looked up, he noticed that Chen Shisan and Chen Changsheng had ended their conversation at some point.
And now, Chen Changsheng was staring straight at him.
“Responding to you, Sir, I…”
“Don’t call me Sir. Like Chen Shisan, call me Master.”
Chen Changsheng interrupted Tianxuan’s words, catching him off guard.
“Understood, Master.”
“Now, speak about your question. What you want to ask should definitely be more than what Chen Shisan has asked.”
Hearing this, Tianxuan fell silent.
This was an opportunity for questioning, as well as a chance for himself.
He could ask trivial matters or he could ask about significant issues.
Any choice would determine his future destiny.
After a long moment, Tianxuan finally spoke, “Master, is Not Zhou Mountain the cause of the Demon Clan’s decline?”
“Yes, Not Zhou Mountain is pinned above the Dragon Vein of the Western Continent.”
“With the passage of time, the situation of the Demon Clan worsens day by day.”
“Otherwise, with the previous strength of the Xuan Bird Clan, the Wanfeng Merchant Association wouldn’t have been able to truly eradicate you.”
Upon receiving this answer, Tianxuan pursed his lips and softly asked, “Master, after Not Zhou Mountain is taken down, can the Demon Clan return to their previous state?”
“Most likely not. Not Zhou Mountain is the work of Emperor Huangtian.”
“This means that the layout of the Western Continent’s Demon Clan was orchestrated by Emperor Huangtian. Do you think he has only this little trick up his sleeve?”
“Tearing down Not Zhou Mountain is merely to give the Demon Clan a breather. If you want the Demon Clan to fully revive, you need to understand the entire scheme.”
“I haven’t had time to deal with it lately, so we’ll have to wait a while longer.”
After listening, Tianxuan nodded and said nothing more.
He did not discuss Emperor Huangtian’s layout targeting the Western Continent nor the Human Clan’s targeting of the Demon Clan.
This was Tianxuan’s choice, a painful and suppressed choice.
“Bao’er, what about your question?”
After finishing his conversation with Tianxuan, Chen Changsheng cheerfully looked at Qian Bao’er.
“Master, may I ask you the same as they did, to go first instead?”
“Of course you can.”
Hearing this response, Qian Bao’er’s eyes sparkled with delight.
Though she didn’t know much about Chen Changsheng’s background, she knew he was very strong.
Although the circumstances of Chen Shisan and Tianxuan were not explicitly mentioned, Qian Bao’er was aware they were both people chosen by destiny.
In this group, she was the only one who was different; she had entered through a backdoor.
If it weren’t for the Wanfeng Merchant Association, she wouldn’t have had the qualifications to stay by the side of destiny.
Now that she had received Chen Changsheng’s recognition, Qian Bao’er was naturally the happiest.
“Master, among the three of us, who is the strongest?”
Looking at the eager look in Qian Bao’er’s eyes, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “I don’t know who is the strongest among you, but you must certainly be the weakest.”
“Huh?”
Confusion covered Qian Bao’er’s face, and she even shot a glance at Chen Shisan beside her.
The implication was quite clear; this guy was defeated by me, so how could he be stronger than me?
Even though these doubts arose in her mind, out of respect for Chen Changsheng and Chen Shisan, Qian Bao’er chose to be tactful.
“Master, I can’t be that weak, can I? Why don’t you think about it some more?”
“No need to think; you are indeed the weakest.”
“And you don’t need to look at Chen Shisan. Although he is stronger than you, the path he has taken is much more difficult than yours.”
“You can’t walk his path.”
“Not only can you not walk his path, but you also can’t walk Tianxuan’s path.”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, Qian Bao’er nodded, half understanding.
There was one question Qian Bao’er could never understand: if Chen Shisan was destined to become strong, why did he still have to suffer?
With this question in her heart, Qian Bao’er followed the three of them onto this long and winding road.
Many years later, Qian Bao’er finally understood the meaning behind Chen Changsheng’s words today.
……
“Master, is there really my teacher here?”
Looking at the desolate surroundings, Chen Shisan’s tone was filled with skepticism.
Frequent chats with Tianxuan and the others helped Chen Shisan gradually understand some common knowledge of the cultivation world.
For instance, the Shore of the Other Side Realm was not as weak as Chen Changsheng described; the world of “Immortals” placed great emphasis on family background.
“Of course there is; don’t you believe me?”
Casually responding, Chen Changsheng began to run around with his compass.
This behavior had continued for thirty-eight days, and everyone had lingered in this desolate wilderness for thirty-eight days.
“I found it!”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s voice, the other three rushed over.
However, when Qian Bao’er saw what was in front of her, her face changed instantly.
“Master, this is a major misfortune. Quickly bury it back!”
