Chapter 229: An Opportunity, Different Paths
Chen Changsheng ridiculed Tianxuan to the fullest extent.
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Tianxuan could only respond with silence.
At this moment, the owner of the small stall brought four bowls of vegetarian noodles.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng took two of them and angrily said, “Only you two still have the qualifications to eat?”
“You only deserve to eat wind from the northwest!”
After saying that, Chen Changsheng walked away with the two bowls of vegetarian noodles.
Tianxuan and Qian Bao’er sitting at their seats didn’t even dare to look up at Chen Changsheng’s departing figure.
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On a certain small hill.
After cursing, Chen Changsheng was now squatting on the hill looking into the distance.
At this time, a golden character slowly drifted down and finally transformed into the appearance of Nalan Xingde.
“Sir, long time no see, why did you immerse yourself in Buddhism.”
Facing Nalan Xingde’s teasing, Chen Changsheng glanced at him indifferently and said, “Don’t play this incarnation trick in front of me, be careful I peel your skin.”
“Sit down and eat the noodles!”
Looking at the two bowls of vegetarian noodles next to Chen Changsheng, Nalan Xingde sighed, “Sir, I am just a spiritual sense, I can’t eat anything.”
“I know you’re a spiritual sense, but with your cultivation, eating stones shouldn’t be a problem for you.”
“Don’t ramble, quickly pick up the bowl.”
In response to Chen Changsheng’s request, Nalan Xingde smiled and picked up the bowl very straightforwardly.
The two of them silently squatted on the hill and ate the noodles.
After a long while, one bowl of vegetarian noodles was completely finished.
Chen Changsheng put down his chopsticks and said lightly, “If you want to say something, just say it.”
“If you eat the noodles and still beat around the bush, be careful I’ll hit you.”
Hearing this, Nalan Xingde also put down his chopsticks and said softly, “Tianxuan is just a young person, what he bears isn’t any less than Thirteen.”
“It’s understandable for young people to sometimes waste time and feel lost.”
“I know, keep going.”
“You’ve said some things that might discourage young people.”
Hearing these words, Chen Changsheng turned to look at Nalan Xingde seriously and said, “I regret it, I regret bringing them onto this path.”
“This is a path filled with thorns; they have no reason to walk this path because of me.”
“Therefore, I must scold them all; living humbly is better than dying gloriously. At least they are still alive.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Nalan Xingde smiled slightly and looked at the distant sky, saying, “They all see you as half a father, giving up on them now would hurt you more than killing them.”
“In the eyes of ordinary people, we are exalted immortals, almost omnipotent.”
“But in reality, we are not much different from ordinary people. Sometimes, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate.”
“Fate has brought you together, so you are destined to go through this journey together.”
“Sir, give them a chance!”
“No!”
Chen Changsheng firmly rejected Nalan Xingde’s request.
“Sir, don’t be so stubborn. How about we make a bet?”
“If I can help Tianxuan regain his confidence, you will give him this opportunity, an opportunity you have been preparing for.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng calmly replied, “The Sea of Suffering system was created by me and Wu Li.”
“No one knows better than me what is needed to break through from the True Self Realm to the Lamp of Life Realm.”
“Tianxuan carries too many burdens, and he has suffered a setback. His heart is already shattered.”
“Without a heart, how can one talk about regaining confidence?”
“Hahaha!”
“Xiancha’s words I cannot agree with. What cannot k*ll him will only make him stronger.”
“A broken heart reassembled will become even more resilient.”
“If Tianxuan overcomes this obstacle, he will rise from the ashes.”
After hearing this, Chen Changsheng fell silent for a long time.
He saw through Tianxuan’s cultivation status at a glance; the reason he had not yet broken through to the Lamp of Life Realm was due to problems with his mindset.
The previous harsh words were meant to help him break through himself.
But at the critical moment, Chen Changsheng regretted it; he didn’t want these good children to bear indescribable pain.
“I won’t bet with you. I know whether Tianxuan can overcome this obstacle.”
“Even if you speak of heaven and earth, I won’t let Tianxuan continue down this path.”
“Hahaha!”
“Xiancha remains as stubborn as ever. Since you are unwilling to give this opportunity, then come with me and see for yourself.”
“See what these children truly desire.”
After saying this, Nalan Xingde stood up and left.
Watching Nalan Xingde’s back, Chen Changsheng hesitated for a moment before finally following him.
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In the inn’s rooftop.
Tianxuan sat there silently alone.
Seeing this, Chen Shisan sighed helplessly.
“Thief, go persuade Tianxuan. He is your friend.”
Facing Meng Yu’s words, Chen Shisan said, “I can’t persuade Tianxuan.”
“What? Why can’t you persuade him?”
“It’s just some danger, nothing serious. If necessary, I can bring reinforcements to help you.”
Hearing this, Chen Shisan pursed his lips and looked at Meng Yu.
“Meng Yu, you fundamentally don’t understand what Tianxuan fears.”
“Tianxuan isn’t afraid of the imminent danger, but he fears Xiancha’s expectations.”
“At the same time, he blames himself for not doing better.”
“Better?”
Meng Yu asked doubtfully, “What else can Tianxuan do?”
“Given the time Tianxuan has reached such cultivation, he is already a rare genius.”
Hearing this, Chen Shisan shook his head and said, “It’s not about cultivation.”
“Tianxuan and I are different. His brain is smarter than mine, and he handles people and situations better than I do.”
“Furthermore, he is the young chief of the Xuan Bird Clan, so he is destined to manage more people.”
“I am alone, so I only need to take care of myself and don’t have to worry about external environments.”
“But Tianxuan cannot do this. He has to manage many people, so he has to pay attention to things I wouldn’t.”
Hearing this, Meng Yu instantly understood Chen Shisan’s meaning and also understood why Chen Changsheng said Tianxuan’s path was different.
Chen Shisan is a lone wanderer, so he can ignore any power or obstacles.
When encountering danger, he only needs to care about his sword without regret, leaving other matters out of consideration.
However, Tianxuan is destined to become a leader. As a leader, he cannot act recklessly like Chen Shisan.
He needs to learn to see through the world’s grand scheme and plan strategically.
Clearly, Tianxuan has not made efforts in this direction; he has simply increased his cultivation.
This should be the reason why Chen Changsheng says he hasn’t become more outstanding.
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PS: The remaining three chapters will be released on time.
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