Chapter 1023: Consequences
Jiang Yantian has always been straightforward about his lust.
The reason I sent her away was not only because I thought she was in the way, but also because I thought she wasn't good-looking.
He was thin and small, his face was dirty, and he smelled bad.
Like a little beggar.
She was chosen to go to the inner sect.
So we decided to let her go with that elder to cultivate properly.
It was a worthwhile acquaintance.
After all, the little girl had been with him ever since he entered the Xuanling Sect.
They stole food together, stole drinks together, and slept together (on a haystack).
It's a bit clumsy, but it's still very well-behaved.
In addition, Jiang Yantian was used to being alone at that time.
When you're all alone, you're not afraid of anything.
Multiple small burdens are multiple weaknesses.
She has a better future, and they can get rid of her—it's a win-win situation.
But I haven't seen him since then.
After acquiring the system and starting to use his cheat codes, he quickly advanced to the inner sect.
He's on a winning streak once again, and he's now a Law Enforcement Elder!
He also became the youngest Nascent Soul Elder!
But the little girl from that time was no longer in the sect.
He gradually forgot about this incident and devoted himself entirely to humiliating the Chosen One.
Now, I've met her again, and she's grown up.
She stood tall and graceful, with a gentle and charming demeanor.
It would be a lie to say that I wouldn't "stand up" for her.
Looks good, loves to watch, wants to say!
Jiang Yantian looked at Zhong Liqingwan and sighed softly.
"Junior sister, are you really serious? Do you know that following me will mean enduring a lot of hardship!"
"Life isn't as leisurely as you imagine, are you sure?"
Zhongli Qingwan nodded without hesitation: "No matter what, I'm willing!"
Jiang Yantian saw that she was truly determined.
I couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure?"
"Follow me, and you'll instantly become one of the world's elite. No one will dare bully you, and you'll never experience the joy of being mocked and then retaliating!"
"You don't even need to cultivate; you'll directly break through to the peak of the Great Luo Immortal realm, missing out on the joy of the risks and opportunities that come with cultivation."
"Moreover, the countless top-tier spiritual treasures and elixirs will leave you in a dilemma, unsure of which one to use. That feeling of being torn is very painful."
"Wherever I go, I become the center of attention, receiving worship from all living beings in the world. It's so annoying!"
"Your family will also become a top family for this reason. People are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat."
"Others may not dare to offend you on the surface, but the dynasty will be wary of your family. When they get angry, they will talk badly about you behind your back. Just thinking about it is annoying."
"As for accommodation, a cozy little house is the best. If it's all a paradise, you'll definitely feel empty and uncomfortable."
"And then there are your sisters, several of whom are realm lords or powerful figures. They protect you and take care of you at all times, so you'll feel like you're just a pretty face."
"Even if you go out and see someone you don't like, and you want to beat them up, you want to have a good fight."
"But the other side doesn't dare to fight back, they just get beaten up, so you don't experience any excitement or fun in combat."
"Ask yourself honestly, isn't it terrifying!"
"......"
"Huh?" Zhongli Qingwan was dumbfounded: "How...how scary...isn't it?"
Zhong Lifu almost burst into tears.
Damn, I've graduated!
Who wouldn't want to endure such hardship!
Xue Hai Fu Ling almost burst out laughing.
Give me a reason to refuse!
However, if other people said these things, it would really be Versailles, pure showing off.
But for Jiang Yantian, he must have felt really conflicted.
After all, the only hardship he could endure was failing to catch any fish and going home empty-handed.
Being invincible is too lonely.
Jiang Yantian was very serious.
"So, you've really decided to come with me? I'll ask you one more time, you still have a choice."
"Otherwise, if you regret it later, I won't let you leave!"
Zhongli Qingwan had no reason to refuse.
She was truly smitten with Jiang Yantian.
At that moment, he felt all the blood rush to his face.
Looking at Jiang Yantian, her pretty face turned so red it looked like it could bleed.
She gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with her fingertips, wrinkling the brocade fabric.
Even breathing became a cautious exercise.
After hesitating for a moment, I finally couldn't resist the emotions surging in my heart.
She moved her feet lightly, one step, two steps, and slowly stood in front of Jiang Yantian.
They were very close.
She could clearly smell the faint fragrance emanating from him.
That was his unique aura.
Looking up, a handsome face was right in front of me.
Seeing this made her heart tremble.
Even his voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Take a deep breath.
Zhongli Qingwan met his gaze and slowly spoke, word by word.
Every word was filled with burning warmth: "Senior brother, I want to follow you forever, I want to marry you."
"I will never regret it. I want to follow you forever and ever, until the seas dry up and the rocks crumble."
As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly lowered her eyelashes.
I dared not look at his expression any longer, and felt my cheeks burning.
Even the stray hairs by her ears seemed to be imbued with the scorching heat.
This confession touched everyone present.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yantian visibly paused.
A barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Then it slowly faded away.
A barely audible sigh escaped from his throat.
His tone was unreadable: "Then wait for me..."
The entire audience was stunned.
Upon hearing the word "wait," Zhong Liqing's delicate body trembled violently.
Frozen in place as if struck by lightning.
My heart, which had been burning with passion just moments before, was instantly enveloped in a chill.
The sour taste spread from my heart to every part of my body.
How could she not know what that meant?
She could only bite her lower lip to barely suppress the sob in her throat.
Senior brother, is this... a rejection?
She felt a tingling sensation all over her body.
But I still desperately tried to comfort myself.
He is the Undying Demon Emperor, the one who will one day contend with the Heavenly Dao.
The road ahead is fraught with danger and uncertainty; how could I easily make a lifelong promise?
How could I possibly want to get myself involved in this tumultuous conflict?
But my heart really aches.
She fought back the tears welling in her eyes and slowly raised her head.
A faint, bitter smile appeared on his face.
The voice was intermittent, yet it conveyed a stubborn determination.
"Senior brother, it's...it's okay, I...I'm willing to wait for you, no matter how long it takes."
"Whether it's a thousand years, ten thousand years, or even a hundred thousand or a million years, I will wait."
As she finished speaking, tears welled up in her eyes.
But she forced herself to swallow it back, leaving only a reddening look in her eyes.
Seeing this, and considering Zhong Liqing's gentle demeanor, the others in the hall all assumed that Jiang Yantian had politely refused.
Zhong Li sighed inwardly, feeling a pang of heartache for his daughter.
Xue Hai Fu Ling watched silently, without saying a word.
He continued to play with the jade talisman in his hand.
These people must have been making things up in their heads.
It's normal that they don't know what kind of person their husbands are.
He certainly couldn't say something like "wait".
His "wait" should have meant to make them wait a bit, not to make them wait.
Just as everyone was feeling down, Zhong Li Qingwan was about to turn away to hide the tears welling up in her eyes.
Jiang Yantian suddenly spoke.
It broke the silence in the hall.
"No? Why are you all acting like you've lost your souls?"
"Let me prepare the betrothal gifts. How long will it take?"
"And you, junior sister, what nonsense are you spouting? What's with all this talk about thousands of years? Are you crazy?!"
