Chapter 827
Wishes Fulfilled, The Method of Suppressing the Soul
Chapter 827 Wishes Fulfilled, The Method of Soul Suppression (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)
Ok?
Chen Ping'an was slightly taken aback, not expecting Hua Ruyue to give such a reply.
Looking at the woman in the gorgeous dress before him, whose golden light shimmered like clouds and sunlight, Chen Ping'an was somewhat surprised and uncertain.
Hua Ruyue's combat strength is beyond comprehension, recorded on the Fengyun Grandmaster Ranking as being more than ten times greater!
In the heat of battle, he was ready to go all out, even if it meant overdrawing his essence and blood to activate his bloodline.
If he still can't beat them, he'll use his magic to escape, riding the wind for thousands of miles.
At such critical moments, he develops an extraordinary thirst for speed and agility. He has an even greater expectation for speed.
Honestly, it would be truly shameful to end up in such a situation!
I never imagined that my journey of cultivation would lead me to such a scene today.
In this world, circumstances are ever-changing and truly unpredictable.
However, such a situation may not necessarily arise. He still has some tricks up his sleeve, and if a fight were to break out, he might have a chance to put up a fight.
Although the opponent's combat strength is incredible, even with the foundation of a Grandmaster, there may still be some shortcomings.
If a weakness is found, one may be able to gradually improve and completely suppress it.
Even if the war is unfavorable, as the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined, today's experience is still a valuable lesson in life and a worthwhile gain.
Do not think that you can be carefree and at ease in the world just because you have practiced one or two things.
There are countless geniuses in this world, but how could we do without him?
There is always someone stronger than the strongest, and there is always someone better than the next mountain. Among the geniuses, there are always more geniuses! Their talent is unparalleled throughout history, and their innate genius shines brightly in the world.
Chen Ping'an pondered in his heart, having already prepared for the worst.
But since the other party had asked, he couldn't possibly refuse.
This whole scheme was originally planned for the purpose of a transaction.
Although the cause was a coincidence, all the processes involved stemmed from this.
If the transaction is successful, it will greatly benefit one's spiritual practice.
“It certainly counts.” Chen Ping’an’s eyes gleamed with a strange purple light, his face strange and bewitching as he looked at the woman in the gorgeous dress with golden hair in front of him: “If it weren’t for Lady Hua’s insistence on her own way, we would probably have already completed the transaction by now.”
"You are quite confident."
Just when everyone thought Hua Ruyue was going to say something, she gently raised her hand, and golden light flowed in front of her, shining brightly like flowing brocade and rosy clouds. In an instant, several porcelain white and crystal clear jade bottles appeared above her jade hand.
"A transformed demon beast, the Golden-crowned Feathered Sparrow." Hua Ruyue's expression was calm, her eyes like golden springs, as she calmly stated: "If you are interested, its wings, inner core, feathers, scales, and claws can all be traded to you."
What are you going to use for the transaction?
happy!
Chen Ping'an felt quite relaxed.
Hua Ruyue was quite straightforward. I thought we'd have to argue a bit more, but she just revealed her hand so readily and directly discussed the deal.
It seems that when dealing with this kind of person, one should be direct and straightforward. Going around in circles is probably what they don't like.
It seems that he had gone to unnecessary trouble before.
However, having never met before, this first encounter was not a pleasant one. Such considerations were perhaps inevitable.
But all things considered, Hua Ruyue did teach him a lesson.
The longer you live in the world, the more you think, and you end up becoming more and more backward.
"Lady Hua is very generous. I possess the precious Red Lotus, fine minerals, spiritual medicines, excellent alchemy formulas, and a forbidden technique."
Chen Ping'an was straightforward and directly stated what he was going to trade.
Normally, he might have had to go through a lot of maneuvering and back-and-forth, but this time he was spared that.
Speaking of
Chen Ping'an looked at the magnificent, golden woman in front of him, who was as beautiful as the sun and clouds.
The combination of elegance and boldness seems somewhat mismatched. But in Hua Ruyue, they blend together perfectly, making it feel perfectly natural.
Beautiful and delicate, with a dashing and heroic air.
"I don't need any of what you're saying," Hua Ruyue said calmly.
"Then what does Lady Hua desire?" Chen Ping'an asked calmly.
Although he has many resources now, most of them are flashy but impractical, numerous but not refined, and widespread but not substantial.
To ensure the success of this transaction, he directly offered valuable treasures as bargaining chips, as well as a high-level forbidden inheritance, but unexpectedly, even these items failed to attract Hua Ruyue.
For martial arts masters, these are rare and precious protective treasures, but for Hua Ruyue, they seemed to hold little appeal.
If this situation were to become known to the outside world, it would likely cause another public opinion storm and stir up a great deal of noise.
The word "treasure" is synonymous with profound resources, regardless of one's circumstances. Even for a cultivator at the Hidden Radiance Realm, the more the better. But unexpectedly, someone would directly refuse, stating that they didn't need it.
Such scenes are undoubtedly extremely shocking to onlookers.
However, upon closer reflection, Chen Ping'an realized that this was indeed the case. Judging from Hua Ruyue's apparent wealth and resources, ordinary treasures might not necessarily catch her eye.
Putting aside everything else, that one extraordinary treasure alone is enough to make him incredibly wealthy. Its resources far surpass those of a so-called Celestial Being in the Piercing Rainbow Realm, and it would probably be no less formidable than a Grandmaster in the Hidden Radiance Realm.
And this is only the significance of this one extraordinary treasure; its other contents and hidden trump cards remain unknown. But based on simple calculations, it is likely to be a treasure with extremely profound foundations among cultivators.
I wonder what Hua Ruyue's identity is, or what her opportunities are, that she, a mere Grandmaster, possesses such profound knowledge.
However, considering the opponent's astonishing combat power, things that didn't make sense before now seem reasonable.
“You have something I need on you, so put it in the wooden box inside the Thousand-Mechanism Bag,” Hua Ruyue said calmly.
Um! ?
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, a sharp glint flashing across them, and he exuded a dangerous aura.
"How did Lady Hua know?" He stared directly at Hua Ruyue, his gaze sharp. That sharpness amidst the dreamlike purple light now seemed to possess a unique charm and allure.
It is both tender and fierce, a dreamlike brilliance intertwined, arousing a desire to explore.
He knew the ways of the world were strange and varied. Cultivators at the higher realms often possessed extraordinary intuition and methods, but he never expected to experience such a scene for the first time on a martial arts grandmaster who had never even stepped into the realm of celestial beings.
He had never had such an experience when dealing with those celestial beings before, including the guest elders of the Whale Sea Sect.
How could Hua Ruyue know that he possessed what she desired?
Is it some kind of intuition, or some kind of secret technique?
“You don’t need to misunderstand. I have a certain talent that allows me to sense what I need,” Hua Ruyue explained calmly.
Chen Ping'an stared at Hua Ruyue for a long time, as if trying to see through her heart. After a long while, he finally replied, "I see."
His expression remained calm and unchanged, and it was unclear whether he believed Hua Ruyue's explanation.
"Is this what Lady Hua is referring to?"
A radiant light swirled before Chen Ping'an, and something appeared out of thin air.
It is only about the size of a thumb, square in shape, and has strange carvings on it, like an animal head.
Hua Ruyue described it in detail, and after careful examination, Chen Ping'an discovered the item.
The origins of most of the other items were clear, and he knew their specific uses, so they were obviously not what Hua Ruyue needed. But this one item was different; he had studied it for a long time but still couldn't understand its effects.
If it's brought out now, it's almost certainly true.
And just as Chen Ping'an had predicted, the item he presented was approved by Hua Ruyue.
"That's exactly it."
Dealing with straightforward people is simple; there's not much maneuvering or hesitation. Right now, the other party's needs are clear, which saves Chen Ping'an a lot of trouble.
However, despite having possessed this strange carving for a long time and studying it frequently, he had never made any discoveries. Apart from its negligible effect of slowly absorbing spiritual energy, he really didn't know what else attracted Hua Ruyue to it.
However, since the other party brought it up on their own initiative, whether he knew it or not, the initiative has returned to him.
In this light, Hua Ruyue is indeed a good trading partner.
There's not much fuss around; as long as the value is equal, you can focus on the transaction.
If she intends to scheme, even if he suspects her, she will eventually get what she wants, and there may even be a huge difference as extra profit.
Hua Ruyue is being so direct right now, saving herself from many potential benefits. It's unclear whether she disdains doing so or simply doesn't need to.
But whatever the reason, it does not affect Chen Ping'an's transaction.
"Since Lady Hua needs this item, she must know its value. What does Lady Hua think of this deal: trading it for the blood of a transformed demon beast?"
Chen Ping'an couldn't grasp the specific value of the strange carving, and making a hasty offer would be counterproductive. So he simply handed the initiative back to Hua Ruyue.
Since the other party has made it clear, regardless of the reason, it should be credible in general.
The transaction proposal put forward by the other party has some reference value.
With both parties having clear transaction objectives and mutual needs, the subsequent discussions naturally followed.
However, Chen Ping'an did not expect that Hua Ruyue would be so sincere, clearly stating the advantages and disadvantages and presenting the value to him.
The value of this strange carving far exceeded Chen Ping'an's expectations. According to Hua Ruyue, she was willing to use the inner core, wings, feathers, scales, and claws of the transformed demon beast, the Golden-Crowned Bird, as the main bargaining chips, and also add a large medicinal herb, a Spirit-Nourishing Pill, and a piece of high-quality refined mineral ore as compensation.
In addition, the true bloodline of the Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow is naturally included in the trading chips, with a sufficient amount far exceeding Chen Ping'an's expectations.
Chen Ping'an hadn't expected Hua Ruyue to be so frank. Was she unaware that he didn't understand the value of the item, or was it that even so, she wouldn't try to lower the price?
Although he didn't know the specific value of the strange carving, given that Hua Ruyue had offered such a bargaining chip, Chen Ping'an didn't bother to haggle over every little detail.
He hadn't considered Hua Ruyue's thoughts. The main reasons were twofold: first, the bargaining chips in this transaction far exceeded his expectations, perfectly meeting his needs; second, given the prior circumstances and the fact that they had just completed a deal, if he rashly raised the price, began negotiations, or discussed the transaction, given Hua Ruyue's personality, the deal might very well fall through.
Chen Ping'an even suspected that if he were to imitate his previous pressure tactics, Hua Ruyue would simply say, "Since you are unwilling, then so be it."
And then they never talked about it again.
If someone is worldly-wise and sophisticated, you can befriend them based on their worldly wisdom; if someone is blinded by self-interest and prioritizes personal gain, you can befriend them based on their self-interest.
But if it's someone like Ru Hua or Ru Yue, then he really can't handle it.
The main problem is that the other person has a very distinct personality, is extremely decisive and efficient, and doesn't hesitate or drag things out. If things don't go as expected, they won't give you any chance to adjust and will stop just like that.
In such circumstances, with expectations exceeding expectations, Chen Ping'an would naturally not be increasing his risk unnecessarily.
This strange carving might conceal a great secret, or perhaps possess some divine power unknown to him. Perhaps, preserving it might one day be of great help to him.
If this transaction is sold off, there is a possibility that one might regret it in the future.
If we were to follow the descriptions in typical biographical novels, he should have preserved the carving at this moment. It would be an unwise choice to trade away a rare item that has been verified by the other party and whose specific function is still clear.
Perhaps, one day in the future, this item will play an extremely important role, even an irreplaceable one.
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For Chen Ping'an at present, even if he can demonstrate his value in the future, that is a very distant prospect.
Some items can only be truly appreciated once one has gained a certain level of understanding. However, selling them promptly before one's understanding is fully developed is certainly a viable option.
In particular, the value generated after the sale is sufficient to meet his current needs and play a significant role. Therefore, this matter should be handled in this way.
If judged by conventional standards and with a critical eye, his actions seem short-sighted. Or perhaps he lacks ambition and vision.
But upon careful consideration, this was the best choice for him at that moment.
For him, the value that can be generated in the present moment is the best value.
Even if it generates great value in the future, that's a matter for the future.
Without the present, how can we talk about the future?
It has nothing to do with short-sightedness. What he should do now is to grasp the value of every resource and every item, seize everything, and rise to the occasion.
Once my cultivation level improves and my foundation grows, what item won't I have?
Ten portions in the future may not be as valuable as one portion today.
Little do they know that those who rise from humble beginnings lack only that initial pot of gold. If they had held onto it tightly, they would have soared to great heights. While some may fall and fail, for those who ultimately succeed, their current wealth, even if it amounts to tens of thousands, may not equal a single fraction of what they had when they first gained power.
Such value, determined by demand and timing, cannot be compared to absolute numerical values.
Rather than gambling on the hope of an item, it is better to transfer that hope to oneself, to shine brightly in a world of uncertainty, and to forge a path to heaven in the vast world of martial arts.
To put it another way, this transaction may not necessarily be a loss for him.
Such gains far exceed expectations and should be received with joy and delight.
No need to worry about other things, focus on the present, see clearly what lies ahead, and take each step carefully and firmly.
Contentment brings happiness. Detachment brings peace of mind.
"Although I am not a detached person, the road ahead is clear, as if the morning light shines through, so I will not pay attention to the chaos and turmoil."
"If that's the case, then so be it."
Chen Ping'an looked pleased and agreed to the transaction.
Hua Ruyue gently raised her hand, and as golden light swirled, the objects in front of her flew towards the opposite side.
Looking at the strangely handsome man with flowing black hair and a lazy, carefree demeanor in front of her, her previous senses improved somewhat.
However, it's not exactly affection. She's experienced a lot in life and has seen countless similar situations. If she could easily develop feelings for someone, that would be a joke.
If not just now
She probably won't change her mind and stop trading during the heat of battle.
hum~
As the golden light shimmered, the items in the transaction were handed over to Chen Ping'an. At the same time, the strange carving also landed in front of Hua Ruyue.
The two made their transactions almost simultaneously.
Looking at the items in front of him, Chen Ping'an felt cheerful and quite pleased.
"finally."
The demon king's blood that I had been longing for for so long has finally been obtained!
Master of speed, bloodline mutation, and supernatural fire control
All the plans made previously can now be put into action.
In addition, they also gained a pair of wings from the transformed demon king, a transformed demon core, feathers, scales, and claws. All these resources, when considered together, are quite valuable.
This harvest will be a very large sum of money.
Chen Ping'an glanced at the items in front of him, and with his divine sense, he realized that Hua Ruyue hadn't played any tricks; all the resources were genuine.
After carefully inspecting the items, Chen Ping'an put them away one by one.
The most important thing among them is naturally the true blood of the bloodline contained in the porcelain white jade bottle.
Even though they are all blood from demonic beasts, they are of different grades. Within the same grade, there are ordinary mixed blood, refined blood, and even bloodline true blood.
Different blood types result in vastly different effects from bloodline training.
He obtained the highest-grade blood this time, in ample quantity, enough to sustain him through the third stage of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique. In addition to refining it with his true blood, he could further refine the blood, nourish his body, aid in cultivation, and enhance its effectiveness.
In addition, even ordinary mixed blood has its value, but it wasn't involved in this transaction. It's unclear whether too much was lost during the demon-hunting process, or whether Hua Ruyue simply didn't value such low-quality demon blood and didn't even bother collecting it.
Chen Pingan was extremely satisfied with the transaction.
Among demonic beasts with Heavenly-grade bloodlines, the Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow is not of low rank. The one he obtained possesses a benign mutated bloodline, elevating its bloodline rank even higher. Furthermore, due to its extraordinary fire control, its blood is also imbued with a trace of fire power, naturally possessing a restraining effect on obstacles and poisons. This is extremely suitable for his cultivation plans.
Although there were some ups and downs, the ending was ultimately perfect.
Chen Ping'an carefully put away the items, and in a moment, his gaze returned to Hua Ruyue.
The trip yielded far more results than expected.
However, since we have this opportunity, we might as well go all the way.
As if sensing something, Hua Ruyue didn't conduct any detailed examination and put the strange carving away the moment she got her hands on it.
The process was swift, efficient, and effortless.
With the transaction concluded, she couldn't linger. She glanced at the man before her, suppressed her thoughts, and prepared to depart in a flash.
Before she could even take any action, she saw the man in front of her looking at her with languid eyes and a wicked expression.
"If Lady Hua likes this item, I have another one on hand, which we can also trade. May I ask what Lady Hua will teach me?"
Hua Ruyue's golden eyes suddenly opened, and she stared intently, seemingly not expecting that Chen Ping'an had something else in his hand.
In his eyes, which were like golden springs and amber, a dazzling golden light shone, like the golden glow of rosy clouds.
hum~
Chen Ping'an raised his hand, and a strange carving appeared above his palm.
The two pieces are different in decoration, but their style, size, aura and material are clearly from the same hand.
Chen Ping'an had previously obtained one of these unusual carvings from the Seven Absolutes Elder. Later, he acquired another one from the black market in the Thunder Mountains, from a carved wooden box.
I have been studying and pondering this every day, and I hope to collect it to see if it has any special function or hides any secrets.
Now it seems unnecessary.
Since Hua Ruyue needs this item, and this woman is wealthy and powerful, he might as well make another deal with her.
After this battle, he became even more eager to improve his own strength. The long-dormant sense of unease in his heart also resurfaced, reaching an unprecedented level and manifesting itself particularly strongly.
Previously, he measured the world with his own eyes, but now it seems that there was some deviation. This difference, though not to the point of floating on the sky, is more like a frog in a well looking at the sun and moon.
He has only been cultivating for eight years, and the only states he has traversed are Canglong State and Xuanling State. Even including those he has met and interacted with, his knowledge of other states is limited to only five or six. This territory is still a small corner of the Azure Cang Realm. How can it compare to the vast and boundless territory of that dynasty!
With such a limited perspective, it's difficult to measure the world accurately.
The four borders of the dynasty are vast and boundless, and countless heroes from all over the world emerge. Like carp crossing a river, they ride the crest of the wave, and those who ultimately remain are the best of the best.
If one can make a name for oneself in this world, one is a darling of the times, swept away by the tides of history.
These outstanding individuals are extremely rare, but each one is a true prodigy.
With his current achievements, he is undoubtedly one of the best among his contemporaries. However, if the age limit were removed, his advantages might not be so obvious.
The dynasty was full of talented people, and he, living in a remote corner of the country, should not underestimate the people of the world.
What is displayed in the world does not ultimately represent the whole picture. What is revealed in the open is not necessarily someone's true strength. If he can hide his brilliance and conceal his true nature, then others can do the same.
He has not yet reached the pinnacle of martial arts; how can he slacken his efforts halfway through?
Now that we have external resources available, we should make the most of them. With resource planning in place, we should also increase our cultivation foundation accordingly.
"what do you want?"
Hua Ruyue looked at the strange carving that appeared not far away, her gaze returned to calm, and she did not rush to make a bid.
Chen Ping'an smiled and, without any hesitation, directly stated his needs.
Having gained a preliminary understanding of Hua Ruyue's personality, he stopped wasting time and got straight to the point.
"With the Grandmaster realm, Lady Hua ignored my Illusionary Dream attack, so she must be proficient in the art of the soul. This is what I want."
Previously, he had repeatedly used his divine soul techniques, but none of them had affected Hua Ruyue's mind, nor had she even felt any damage to her spiritual platform. If it were merely a divine soul secret piercing, the Illusionary Eyes would have been fine, but even his use of the magical pearl to challenge it had failed to affect her in the slightest.
Even though the other party's attainment in artistic conception was extremely profound, and even though he hadn't fully sensed it, he could still tell that it had surpassed the realm of a second-level Celestial Being. However, given the extraordinary nature of the pearl, the fact that the other party could still control it with their spirituality clearly indicated that they possessed extremely mysterious methods.
Chen Ping'an suspected that Hua Ruyue not only possessed the Divine Soul Technique, but also likely carried a powerful treasure that focused on protecting the spiritual platform.
Only by using spirituality to manage it, supplemented by effective methods, can one achieve the same calm and composure as before.
Otherwise, all of the previous events would be completely inexplicable.
Even the most extraordinary martial arts grandmasters should have a limit. He himself came from within that limit, so while he may not have completely figured out the limits of a grandmaster, he was pretty close to them.
In his own view, even when he was a Grandmaster, practicing spiritual methods and having a technique based on them, it was absolutely impossible for him to remain completely unfazed when facing the soul attack of a peak Celestial.
Under these circumstances, it is likely that Hua Ruyue's gains in all aspects have been maximized.
Not only do they possess special cultivation techniques, but they also have methods for protecting their souls and other valuable treasures.
As expected, Hua Ruyue remained silent for a short while after listening to Chen Ping'an's request.
Chen Ping'an wasn't in a hurry and just watched her quietly.
After a while, Hua Ruyue's voice, as clear and melodious as a golden spring, rang out.
"Yes, but only rubbings of secret techniques."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an did not immediately agree, but pondered for a moment and chose to first confirm the grade of the secret technique.
"May I have the privilege of examining Lady Hua's secret soul technique to verify its authenticity?"
"it is good!"
Hua Ruyue gently agreed, and with a wave of her hand, a golden light flowed over.
Chen Ping'an raised his hand to support it, and with the guidance of his divine soul, the golden light descended.
This is a jade slip, with a faint golden light flowing across it.
"Jade slip?" Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.
The secret method rubbings were then carried on jade slips?
Chen Ping'an remained calm as he used his spiritual senses to examine the information within the jade slip.
"Soul-Suppressing Technique".
It is unclear whether Hua Ruyue intentionally concealed the name of the secret technique, or whether the technique itself was called the Soul Suppression Technique.
Chen Ping'an glanced at it briefly and nodded secretly.
The information Hua Ruyue provided could not possibly be the entirety of the secret technique, but only a very small part of it. Even so, the content contained within was enough to tempt Chen Ping'an.
"It's at least a fourth-tier secret technique!"
Chen Ping'an said with certainty.
After the initial verification was completed, Chen Ping'an did not delay and immediately finalized the transaction.
After a series of actions, the transaction was settled.
Looking at the shimmering gold leaf scroll before him, Chen Ping'an felt a strange sensation.
Would you say he's been "trained"?
Normally, given his nature, any transaction would inevitably involve some back and forth. But now, he agreed so readily. Although he initiated the deal, it shouldn't have been like this.
Was the price offered by the other party too generous, making it a bargain? Or did you initially understand the other party's temperament and feel it was unnecessary to go through all that trouble? Or perhaps you felt the transaction was flawed and that further planning would be a bad move?
Regardless of the reason, this transaction was unprecedentedly swift.
The conversation was brief, and the deal was finalized.
Overall, however, Chen Ping'an didn't lose out in this transaction. In fact, from an expected perspective, he made a considerable profit.
The secret technique I acquired from Hua Ruyue is of extremely high quality; even among fourth-tier secret techniques, it is an exceptionally remarkable one.
Although it is only a rubbing of a secret method, it contains records of key points and mysteries, as well as corresponding insights and understandings. After careful consideration, it is an extremely valuable item.
After a cursory glance, Chen Ping'an was immediately captivated. If he could master this secret technique, he would not only acquire a high-level soul-soul secret technique, but also use it as a foundation to refine and improve the Seven Absolute Forbidden Techniques.
Once he has thoroughly mastered this secret technique, his attainments in the art of the soul will advance even further.
The method of suppressing the soul excels in defense. With his foundational strength, even without divine soul treasures, he would probably be able to ignore most divine soul attacks.
Furthermore, the Seven Deadly Forbidden Techniques are already renowned for their mental cultivation methods. Now that he has obtained this Soul-Suppressing Technique, given time, once he has mastered it, it will likely greatly increase the Seven Deadly Forbidden Techniques' margin for error.
Using an opponent's force against them is merely commonplace; it can even generate numerous variations. If combined with his unique spiritual characteristics, the theoretically powerful Seven Forbidden Techniques would likely excel in group battles and protracted conflicts.
With the deal concluded and his objective achieved, Chen Ping'an had nothing more to say to Hua Ruyue.
To put it nicely, the two became friends after a fight; but from a more realistic perspective, Chen Ping'an suffered an undeserved misfortune, having done something pointless and wasting a lot of energy.
Having inadvertently revealed some of his trump cards and even fought to a draw with a grandmaster, it's no wonder he was in a bad mood.
If this transaction hadn't gone relatively smoothly, leaving him with a sense of accomplishment, he probably would have already left with a cold expression.
Fortunately, Hua Ruyue was quite generous and said a few perfunctory words.
"Fellow Daoist Hua, farewell. Before the next battle, please be sure to discern the truth."
After saying that, Chen Ping'an ignored Hua Ruyue's reaction, put away his various methods, and left the place.
This encounter was truly an undeserved misfortune for him; it was utterly inexplicable.
The entire match ended in a draw, and he was truly disoriented.
If the final transaction hadn't been satisfactory, leaving him feeling content and fulfilled, making the trip worthwhile and bringing him a slight sense of relief, he probably would have stayed here and made a proper deal.
Even if the final result is not satisfactory, he still wants to vent his anger.
At that moment, Chen Ping'an suddenly understood the silver-haired girl a little.
This was a perfectly safe retreat, a life-or-death challenge to break through to the next level, when an uninvited guest suddenly barged in. Anyone would react immediately to eliminate the evil and strike with lightning speed.
From this perspective, he was indeed at fault back then. However, he did have an information gap at the time; he had previously gained a fortune from the cave at the bottom of the pool.
Only after this initial opportunity did this subsequent event occur. Who would have thought that this was not a place of opportunity, but rather a place where someone was in seclusion.
By the time he realized what was happening and prepared to leave, his path was already blocked, and beneath the ice, a murderous aura was revealed.
Under these circumstances, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue fighting. Given the situation, it was clear that anything he said would be of no use.
During his seclusion, someone suddenly sent word; even if it were a coincidence, no one would believe it.
The silver-haired girl was like that, and the same would be true for him.
If it were him, his methods would probably be even more ruthless.
In such situations, different perspectives lead to different experiences.
From each individual's perspective, neither side is wrong.
That's how things are in this world. Some people, who are content with their lot and living their own lives, somehow end up fighting each other.
Later, the situation escalated to the point where it was beyond repair for both sides.
While some may forget their grudges with a smile, many more fight to the death, never to be outdone.
Life-and-death enemies are nothing more than this!
From a moral standpoint, what happened before was his mistake, and the silver-haired girl's actions were entirely justified. If the silver-haired girl is the destined protagonist, then he is an utterly wicked villain who deliberately tried to break through the barrier.
Kill him; his death is no loss!
If one is lucky enough to escape, the ending is already predetermined.
In his mind, Hua Ruyue's attack was unprovoked and her mistake. If fate were on his side, he would feel no guilt whatsoever in his revenge.
However, Hua Ruyue's subsequent actions showed sincerity and left room for maneuver. However, he recognized the other party's identity and intended to use the transaction as a pretext, but in the end, he misjudged the situation and ended up in a battle.
Of course, there might be other misunderstandings, such as the Heaven-Mending Dao mentioned by the other party. Chen Ping'an was not very clear about the specifics, or even had no way of knowing.
But this matter was postponed by a series of unexpected twists and turns.
The wonder of life lies precisely in this.
If Hua Ruyue were the protagonist of a biography, killing him here today wouldn't be considered a big mistake from her perspective. It might only be mentioned briefly in the biography.
On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, I encountered a thief on the road. At first, I made a mistake, but the thief was ungrateful and seemed to have done something premeditated, so I killed him, leaving behind a mound of withered bones on the road.
Throughout the long journey, how many such withered bones have been left behind?
For every general who succeeds, ten thousand bones are left to wither.
Moreover, he is a chosen one of destiny, a child of the times, under the vast sun and moon in this world.
Destiny has brought them, and Heaven and Earth have bestowed their favor; in the midst of this struggle, countless bones have been shed!
In such matters, everyone has their own standpoint, their own thoughts, and their own logic. Ultimately, what matters is simply whose perspective is being used to write about it.
The journey is long, and only those who reach the end are destined by the times!
Above the Great Way lies the struggle for the Way.
Since the struggle is about the Way, there is no question of right or wrong in the struggle.
If he dies someday, he will bear all the consequences himself!
But he cannot die!
They will never die!
As long as there is even the slightest possibility, he will do everything in his power to seize every opportunity and utilize every means at his disposal to grasp that sliver of hope.
Even if there is no possibility, he will still try to find a way out of the desperate situation.
Amidst the desolate sea, one sees verdant mountains!
This is his way!
Of all the myriad thoughts in this world, I only seek a cup of water that brings me peace. Amidst all the chaos, I keep only a lamp of tranquility.
As for other matters, right and wrong, success and failure, merit and demerit, honor and disgrace, let them be left to be discussed with a smile.
Amidst his turbulent thoughts, Chen Ping'an streaked across the sky like a rainbow!
Whoosh!
After completing the transaction, the young man in front of him vanished in a flash of light, disappearing into the distant horizon.
A hint of doubt flickered in Hua Ruyue's eyes, which were as pale as a golden lake.
At first, he was greasy and frivolous, then it didn't show, but after the transaction was completed, he completely changed.
They seemed impatient and had no intention of lingering.
The last line, "Fellow Daoist Hua," returned to normal.
Fantasy Qianye?
Hua Ruyue withdrew her gaze and glanced at the sliver of tear on the sleeve of her golden dress. With a flick of her jade-like hand, the strange carving in front of her vanished in a golden glow.
"Not bad. The spirituality contained in the carving is a bit thin, but it is still quite pure. After absorbing these two strands of spirituality, I should be able to stay awake for a while longer."
A voice, both childish and prematurely mature, suddenly rang out from somewhere.
"If there were ten or eight carvings like this, I wouldn't have had to remain asleep. The method of concealing one's edge that you've been trying to solve would be just a matter of moving a finger."
The wind howled, but the mountains remained completely silent.
(End of this chapter)