Yan Sanniang suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Yang Cheng was acting like an honest man just a moment ago. Why was he suddenly acting like a black-hearted peddler trying to deceive her?
"If Young Master Chen has any questions, I'll tell you everything I know." Yan Sanniang was unperturbed. At her age, there were very few things she couldn't see through.
Yang Cheng pondered for a moment before asking, "Granny Yan's cultivation must have crossed the threshold of Xiantian Full Cycle and reached a whole new level. What I want to ask is about that threshold. How do we cross it … "
Yan Sanniang was about to say something but Yang Chen quickly waved his hand to stop her, indicating that he wasn't done yet.
"I know. I'm an experienced person after all. I know that Granny Yan will surely say that when one's cultivation has reached a realm like ours, wanting to cross that threshold isn't something that can be done with a fixed method, right? "
Yan Sanniang nodded in satisfaction and smiled, "That's right. That's what I wanted to say. If you understand it, then you understand it. If you don't, then there's no point in talking about it."
What the hell! This again! Back then, the drunkard Song Tianxing had said this and almost killed him to understand the ninth level, 'Rebirth'. Now, Yan Sanniang was saying the same thing! Do you experts only know how to say one thing?!
While Yang Cheng was cursing in his heart, he smiled and said, "I don't expect Granny Yan to teach me anything. But I was thinking that since it's a rare opportunity to ask for guidance, why don't you tell me about your enlightenment in cultivation? Even if everyone's enlightenment is different, it might be of some help to me. "
Yan Sanniang was speechless. She didn't expect Yang Cheng to want to listen to these things. She knew that enlightenment was illusory and it wouldn't be of much use to him even if he told her about it. After all, it was a mysterious thing that couldn't even be described with words. What was the point of talking about enlightenment?
But looking at the hopeful look on Yang Cheng's face, Yan Sanniang began to ponder.
She naturally knew that Yang Cheng clearly knew that the path of enlightenment could not be forced. Yet, he still asked her this question because he wanted to increase his strength so that he would not be afraid of Hongmeng.
But how could she not hope that Yang Cheng would have the ability to protect himself? Especially when she found out that the Lu Family's boy was assassinated by someone, she felt that even if Yang Cheng didn't get involved in this mess, there would still be people looking for trouble with him. If Yang Cheng could really take that step, even if he attracted Hongmeng's people at a critical moment, Hongmeng wouldn't really do anything to him.
But, how can I help him …
Yang Chen saw that Yan Sanniang was deep in thought. He didn't say anything. He stood there quietly, waiting for her answer.
Just like that, the two of them stood on the empty grassland. A cool breeze blew through the grass, bringing with it a trace of coolness. At the same time, they could hear the roar of the airport in the distance.
After a long time, Yan Sanniang suddenly raised her head. After a moment of hesitation, she raised her right hand and pointed her index finger in the direction of Yang Cheng, drawing an arc in the air …
Yang Cheng was stunned. To his surprise, Yan Sanniang had drawn a circle around him with an exquisite technique. He didn't know what form of energy she was using.
This circle was formed by flattening the surrounding grass. Yang Cheng stood in the circle, looking left and right.
But Yan Sanniang wasn't done yet. She drew another line with her finger.
Not far away from Yang Chen, another circle with the exact same grass was drawn out.
Yan Sanniang finished her drawing and frowned. "Young Master Chen, this is all I can do."
"Huh?"
Yang Cheng's mouth twitched. Motherf * cker, Old Granny Sanniang, are you trying to trick me?!
Do you think you're some old man with the surname Deng? You drew one more circle than him, one around me and one not, and you're telling me that it's done?!
But your method of drawing circles was superb. I didn't even feel any inner Qi or ripples in the air, yet you were able to complete it without anyone noticing!
Yan Sanniang seemed to know that Yang Cheng didn't understand. She shook her head and sighed bitterly. "To be honest, these two circles are the clearest way I can think of to convey my understanding. But I can't say it. I really don't know how to describe it.
Young Master Chen, I can't guarantee that these two circles will be of use to you. If you can't see anything special about them, then just think of it as a moment of confusion. Sigh … "
Yang Cheng was on the verge of tears. Please don't sigh. Why does it make me feel even more hopeless?
Yan Sanniang looked at Yang Cheng's dejected expression and felt embarrassed to stay here any longer. She said, "Young Master Chen, if you're free, come back to Beijing and visit Master. Master misses you very much. No matter how many estrangements and conflicts there are, they can't resist the burning connection of blood. I hope Young Master Chen can return to your roots soon. I'll take my leave now … "
Yan Sanniang's figure disappeared into thin air without waiting for Yang Cheng to say anything.
Yang Cheng's face was full of bitterness. Although he had experienced the huge leap from the eighth to the ninth level of the Endless Resolve Restoration Scripture, Yang Cheng knew that there would be a qualitative leap at this level.
Every level of enlightenment would be a world of difference.
But seeing how Yan Sanniang could come and go as she pleased without him feeling anything, it would be bullshit to say that it didn't affect Yang Cheng at all.
Yang Cheng didn't think too much about it. He lowered his head and looked at the one-meter-wide circle around him. He then looked at another circle a few meters away that was almost identical. He frowned.
Two circles? What does that mean?
…
In the Lin family's bungalow, the atmosphere in Guo Xuehua's room on the second floor was stifling.
Guo Xuehua, who had already woken up, sat on the bed. Her eyes were red and lifeless, and her face was full of fatigue.
Anxin, who looked worried and anxious, stood beside Guo Xuehua's bed. She didn't say a word, just like a statue.
At this moment, Mother Wang entered the room with a glass of water. She walked to Guo Xuehua's bedside and handed the glass to her. She said with concern, "Xuehua, drink some warm water. It will help you calm down. I believe Young Master will be fine."
Although Mother Wang and Guo Xuehua were slightly apart in age, they were like sisters after spending so much time together. They even called each other by their names in private.
When Anxin sent Guo Xuehua home with Wang Jie and Zhao Teng's help, Mother Wang was quite frightened. After listening to Anxin's brief explanation, Mother Wang only knew that such a big thing had happened in the family. But she had been through many dangers before, so she wasn't scared.
Guo Xuehua reluctantly took the glass and smiled bitterly. "Yulan, you know how important Yang Cheng is to me. I don't know how he is now. If something really happens to him, the consequences … I don't even dare to think about it."
Mother Wang didn't know much about the fights between the higher-ups. She could only sigh and try her best to comfort Guo Xuehua not to think too much about it. She would definitely be able to turn misfortune into blessing.
At this moment, Guo Xuehua's phone rang. Guo Xuehua was shocked. She immediately stood up and took the phone. It was Yang Jieyu!
"Hello, Jieyu, how is Yang Cheng?!" Guo Xuehua asked anxiously. Her usual gentle and elegant temperament was long gone.
Yang Jieyu didn't beat around the bush. She said directly, "Sister-in-law, things are more complicated than we thought. The good news is that Yang Cheng didn't arrive at the airport, so he didn't kill Lu Min … But the bad news is … Lu Min is still dead! "
"What?!" Guo Xuehua was stupefied. She didn't understand what was going on.
Yang Jieyu explained, "I just heard from our Yuan Family's informant that Lu Min died from poisoning at the airport. It's said that the poison was probably a special poison from a foreign spy organization. Wei and I guessed that the enemy was targeting Yang Cheng. Although Yang Cheng didn't arrive at the airport, many forces knew that Yang Cheng was most likely the one who ordered his men to kill Lu Min with that poison. "
"How could this be …" Guo Xuehua was stunned. Although she was happy to hear that her son was fine, she felt her heart sink when she realized that Yang Cheng had been plotted against.
Anxin saw Guo Xuehua's dazed expression. She suppressed her fear and clenched her teeth. She went forward and gently grabbed one of Guo Xuehua's hands. She tightened her grip and opened her beautiful eyes. She said seriously, "Auntie, you have to pull yourself together. Yang Cheng is so powerful. He'll definitely be fine."
Although these words sounded hollow and weak, Guo Xuehua, who was feeling down, obviously needed this kind of encouragement.
Guo Xuehua raised her head and looked at Anxin, who had a firm and unwavering expression. She finally reached out her other hand and patted the back of Anxin's hand. She smiled warmly and said, "Thank you, Anxin."
Mother Wang saw this scene. She didn't say anything, but a trace of worry flashed through her eyes …
Another outstanding girl. When would this young miss of hers be able to win the favor of her mother-in-law like these girls?
"Rumble!!"
Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the gloomy sky!
The sky had been gray since the beginning of the morning. Finally, after the deafening thunder, it started to rain heavily …
On the grassland far away from the airport, the pouring rain mixed with the flashes of lightning and thunder made this piece of land look like it was in the middle of a storm.
A purplish blue lightning flashed across the sky and cut through the rain clouds.
The light shone on the grassland and the figure who was sitting lazily.
Yang Cheng was sitting casually on the grassland. He let the rain fall on his body, wet his hair, soak his clothes, and let the raindrops drip from his head and face onto the grassland.
He could have used his Qi to prevent the rain from touching him, but Yang Cheng didn't do that — because he had forgotten.
After Yan Sanniang left, Yang Cheng sat casually on the grassland. Since Lu Min was dead, he didn't have anything else to do for the time being. He sat down and thought about what the two circles meant.
It had been a long time since he thought about cultivation. However, there were many things that didn't mean that he wouldn't learn after a long time. Instead, to Yang Cheng, it was natural for him to understand some things carefully.
Soon, Yang Cheng entered a state where he forgot everything around him. He didn't know that there was thunder and lightning outside, nor did he know that his body was drenched.
In Yang Cheng's eyes and mind, there was nothing else other than the two circles …
"Within the circle … outside the circle … inside the circle … outside the circle …"
Yang Cheng kept murmuring as if he was sleep-talking. It seemed like he was doing it on purpose, but it also seemed like he was instinctively telling himself something.
Time ticked by. Yang Chen's facial expression remained lifeless. He didn't even blink once.
While Yang Cheng was immersed in his own world, Guo Xuehua and the others were anxious.
It went from noon to the afternoon and night.
The rain had stopped. Occasionally, the sound of raindrops could be heard from the eaves outside. It made the house even more quiet.
Mother Wang made some simple dishes and brought them to the living room. However, Guo Xuehua and Anxin sat on the sofa and stared at the clock on the wall. They didn't have the appetite to eat.
Mother Wang looked at the two of them who were lost in thought. She frowned and shook her head.
When they found out that Yang Cheng didn't go to the airport, Yang Jieyu and her husband helped Guo Xuehua to search for Yang Cheng in Zhonghai. They tried their best to contact Yang Cheng, but they couldn't get through to Yang Cheng's phone at all. If they were right, his phone should be turned off or out of battery. As for the jeep that Yang Cheng drove, the last report said that it appeared near the airport highway. However, they couldn't find where the car was parked even after a group of people secretly searched for it!
In an instant, Yang Cheng disappeared into thin air!
Who would have guessed that Yang Cheng was actually sitting in the middle of the grassland outside the airport? He had no intention of hiding from anyone. Who would have guessed that it wasn't that Yang Cheng didn't want to go home, but that he was suddenly immersed in some kind of thoughts and forgot about it!
It wasn't until late at night that Guo Xuehua came back to her senses. She realized that Anxin was sleepily waiting for Yang Cheng by the side. She couldn't help but feel a sense of pity. Even though she knew that this child didn't have a proper relationship and that this house belonged to her daughter-in-law, Guo Xuehua couldn't bear to send Anxin home so late at night to sleep.
"Anxin, it's already midnight. You must be tired today. Go to bed early!" Guo Xuehua advised with a bitter smile.
Anxin shook her head. "I'm worried …"
"Silly girl, you're still advising auntie to have confidence in Yang Cheng. Are you lying to auntie?" Guo Xuehua sighed and went forward to hold Anxin's hand. "Forget it. Go upstairs with auntie. Yang Cheng's room is empty. You can sleep in his room. Auntie will sleep too. We all believe in Yang Cheng, okay?"
This time, Anxin couldn't refuse. Guo Xuehua actually wanted her to sleep in Yang Cheng's room as a mistress. If she still refused, she would be letting down the love that Guo Xuehua had for her.
Although she couldn't fall asleep, she still nodded obediently.
That night, Zhonghai was filled with the Yuan Family's disciples and some of the Jiangnan military scouts searching for traces of Yang Cheng. Coincidentally, the heavy rain blocked most of their vision. Moreover, because their target was the jeep, this group of people didn't think of searching in the wilderness. Coincidentally, they missed Yang Cheng who was right in front of them.
When dawn came, Yang Cheng, who was sitting on the grass, finally came back to his senses. He was like a statue that had been petrified for a long time. He turned his head stiffly and looked around. Then, he looked at his wet and cold body. Only then did he realize that it had rained and that half of his clothes had dried up after one night.
After a few bitter laughs, Yang Cheng scratched his wet hair that was stuck with dew. At this moment, he definitely looked like a homeless person.
After a night of meditation, he thought that he had reached the peak of the Innate Realm. His feet that were standing on the edge would be able to cross over that threshold. After all, he saw two circles and was actually able to sink deep into them. This meant that there was something inside …
However, only now did Yang Cheng realize that the difference between having some comprehension and true "enlightenment" was like the difference of a thousand miles. In the end, he still didn't break through that threshold.
It was as if there was a glimmer of golden light shining through the crack of the door, but he just didn't have enough strength to open the door. This made Yang Cheng extremely uncomfortable.
However, no matter how unwilling he was, it was useless. He could only lament that his opportunity hadn't come yet. Yang Cheng couldn't be bothered to stay any longer. He planned to get up and go home to take a hot bath and change his clothes first.
Right at this moment, Yang Chen's peripheral vision caught sight of a slightly bulging piece of loose soil in the midst of the bushes …
That was the nest of the Black Ants. It looked like an ordinary little mound, but in reality, there were countless small holes in it. The ants usually went in and out to move food.
This nest had obviously been there all along. It was just that he didn't notice it when he came here previously.
At this moment, because of the heavy rain, a large part of the nest had been washed away. The inside of the nest was also flooded. The ants had no home to enter and were circling around. It was unknown whether they were going to rebuild their home or wait for the weather to clear up and the ground to dry up before making any plans.
This was originally a very ordinary scene, but in Yang Cheng's eyes, it was like a spring thunder that exploded in Yang Cheng's mind!
"Inside the circle … outside the circle … ants … ant nest …" Yang Cheng murmured. His pair of eyes that were originally calm now sparkled with stars!
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