The morning air was exceptionally fresh. Qin Wentian had meditated for an entire night and felt refreshed. He woke up early in the morning to jog. He didn't absorb the Yuan Qi from Heaven and Earth to cultivate, so his physique was weak. Hence, he used the most primitive method to temper his body. The servants of the Bai Clan would see Qin Wentian every morning. Initially, they felt that it was strange, but gradually, they got used to it.
Son-in-law couldn't cultivate, and couldn't even become an ordinary Wu Xiu. Hence, he hoped to use jogging to step into the 1st level of the Body Refinement Realm. This was undoubtedly the ravings of a lunatic. The servants of the Bai Clan all looked down on Qin Wentian. If it wasn't for his good fortune of being the young master of the Qin Clan, their Clan Lord would never have chosen such a useless son-in-law.
"I heard that Eldest Miss became a Stellar Martial Cultivator last night. I wonder if this marriage can still be preserved." From afar, the servants whispered to each other as they watched Qin Wentian jogging.
"Yeah, the Ye Clan Lord called for a meeting of the upper echelons of the Clan, and at the same time, spread the news that Eldest Miss could condense an Astral Soul from the 3rd Astral River. Even among Stellar Martial Cultivators, she could be considered an absolute genius."
"Isn't that so? Humans are born with an Astral Gate that can store Astral Souls. But without talent, it's impossible to condense one. But now, Eldest Miss can already sense the constellations from the 3rd Heavenly Layer. In the future, when she breaks through to the 9th level of the Body Refinement Realm and steps into the Arterial Circulation Realm, she would be able to condense her 2nd Astral Soul easily. At the very least, it would be from the 3rd Heavenly Layer. How powerful, if she could open another Astral Gate in the future …"
"Not only that, the amount of energy contained within the constellations from the 3rd Heavenly Layer is much greater compared to the 1st Heavenly Layer, and the condensed Astral Souls would be even more powerful. Tsk tsk, looks like that trash's status is in danger."
What they didn't know was that these words were transmitted into the ears of Qin Wentian. He had been meditating for many years, and his perception was extraordinary. He could even hear the tiniest of sounds. However, he didn't care about these rumors. He and Qiuxue had known each other for three years, and the two of them were like family. Even if Qiuxue didn't like him, it didn't matter. When the time comes, the two Clans could discuss and cancel the marriage.
"Seven days later, it will be Uncle White's 50th birthday. I shall condense an Astral Soul on that day as a gift to Uncle White."
Qin Wentian smiled as he thought of this. Everyone thought that he was born with crippled meridians and was unable to cultivate, but in reality, they didn't know that it was Uncle Black who had forced him to cripple his own meridians. He had never doubted Uncle Black's words, he had already used Uncle Black's teachings to help Qiuxu condense an Astral Soul. However, Uncle Black had never allowed Qin Wentian to mention his name in front of outsiders.
Before he knew it, Qin Wentian had arrived at the courtyard where Bai Qingsong lived. He couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
"Wentian." A voice drifted over, only to see Bai Qingsong's silhouette walking out. Staring at Qin Wentian, he asked, "Running again?"
"Yes." Qin Wentian nodded. "How is Qiuxu? I want to see her."
"Wentian, it's fine even if you can't cultivate. Don't make things too difficult for yourself." Bai Qingsong didn't reply to Qin Wentian's question. Instead, he continued to speak to himself, causing Qin Wentian to freeze for a moment before he smiled. "I will do my best."
"There's no need to force yourself. Actually, it's not a bad choice to be an ordinary person, start a family, and live a peaceful life." Bai Qingsong continued, causing Qin Wentian to stiffen. He stared at Bai Qingsong, feeling that he was somewhat unfamiliar with him.
"Okay." A smile appeared on Qin Wentian's face as he said, "Uncle White, I'll be leaving first."
"Go, don't run around recklessly for the next few days." Bai Qingsong faintly spoke. After which, Qin Wentian left. In the next two days, Qin Wentian didn't see Bai Qingsong again, nor did he see Autumn Snow again. But the news of Autumn Snow becoming a genius had already spread throughout the entire Sky Harmony City.
On the third day, after Qin Wentian had finished his morning meditation, he discovered that there were two guards outside his courtyard. As he walked out, the two guards blocked his path. This scene caused Qin Wentian's heart to pound. His countenance instantly changed as he coldly asked, "What is the meaning of this?"
"It's very chaotic outside. Young Master Qin, it's better for you to obediently stay here for the next few days." One of the guards coldly replied, causing Qin Wentian's heart to sink. In the past, everyone in the Bai Clan would respectfully address him as son-in-law. But at this moment, the other party was actually speaking to him in such a Cold tone.
What Qin Wentian cared about wasn't the title of son-in-law. Rather, it was their attitude.
"What's going on?" Qin Wentian felt a chill run down his spine. Ever since the day he helped Autumn Snow to awaken her Astral Soul, he felt as though everything had changed.
"Young Master Qin, you don't have to worry about this. Just stay here."
"Impudent." Qin Wentian berated, "I want to see Uncle Bai."
One of the guards coldly smiled as he stared at Qin Wentian. "Trash, I'll say it again. Just stay here. Do you really think that you're the son-in-law of the Bai Clan?"
Qin Wentian's heart sank to the bottom of the valley. He wasn't an idiot, how could he not know what was going on? He was under house arrest. Thinking back to what Uncle Bai had said to him, he knew that the Bai Clan wanted to break off this engagement.
"Uncle Bai, if you don't wish to fulfill this engagement, you can just tell me directly." Qin Wentian murmured in his heart. Could it be that everything that happened in the past three years was all an act?
Qin Wentian knew that the Bai Clan and Qin Clan had set this engagement because they wanted to borrow the power of the Qin Clan. But even so, why did the Bai Clan dare to treat him like this today?
"All of you, shut up." A berating voice drifted over. Qin Wentian inclined his head, only to see Bai Qing jogging over, pulling Qin Wentian along as they entered the room.
"Wentian gege." Bai Qing's eyes were red, as though there were tears in them. She stared at Qin Wentian, "Wentian gege, my Bai Clan has let you down."
"I don't understand." Qin Wentian continued, "Qing`er, I want to see your father. If he isn't willing, I can ask my foster father to sit down and discuss with him. I, Qin Wentian, as well as the Qin Clan, will not force you."
"Wentian gege, my father … the Bai Clan, they might want to kill you." Tears flowed down Bai Qing's face as her voice trembled. Her words were like a bolt from the blue, blasting into Qin Wentian's heart, causing him to be stunned. Kill him?
"Why?" Qin Wentian was at a loss, he didn't understand.
"Don't ask why. Wentian gege, quickly leave." Bai Qing's eyes were filled with tears. Qin Wentian was silent for a moment before he replied, "I'm already under house arrest, how can I leave?"
"I've prepared a horse for you at the back door. Quickly use me as a hostage." Bai Qing retrieved a dagger and passed it to Qin Wentian, causing Qin Wentian's countenance to stiffen.
"Clan Leader." Outside, a voice drifted over, followed by the sounds of many footsteps, causing Bai Qing's countenance to turn pale. "Wentian gege, quickly."
"Qing`er, tell me the reason." Qin Wentian stared at Bai Qing, as Bai Qing hurriedly replied, "After elder sister became a genius, the news spread to the Chu Country. The Ye Clan of the Chu Country expressed their intentions to form a marriage alliance."
"The Ye Clan of the Chu Country." Qin Wentian's heart turned even colder, "The Qin Clan is the mortal enemy of the Qin Clan. Hence, the Bai Clan wants to use my life to express their stance, to sever all ties with the Qin Clan and form a marriage alliance with the Ye Clan."
"Wentian gege, quickly stop." Bai Qing shoved the dagger towards Qin Wentian, only to see Qin Wentian shaking his head. Caressing Bai Qing's face, a gentle smile appeared on his face, "No matter how useless I, Qin Wentian, am, how can I point a dagger at you?"
The door was pushed open, and Bai Qing's countenance instantly turned as white as paper.
"Bai Qing, come here." A cold voice drifted out, as Bai Qingsong icily commanded.
"No, Father, it's because of Wentian gege that elder sister was able to condense an Astral Soul from the 3rd Heavenly Layer. Why must she repay kindness with enmity?" Bai Qing roared at Bai Qingsong.
"Your elder sister's talent is astonishing, and she managed to condense an Astral Soul from the 3rd Heavenly Layer on her own. Since when did she need his help?" Bai Qingsong stared at Bai Qing, as he continued, "Qing`er, you're still immature. Listen to your father and come back."
"Qing`er, go." Qin Wentian smiled at Bai Qing, causing Bai Qing's countenance to stiffen. "Wentian gege."
"Remember what I've taught you." Qin Wentian patted Bai Qing's head, as he pushed her back to Bai Qingsong's side. After which, he turned his gaze onto Bai Qingsong, "Uncle Bai, how do you intend to deal with me?"
"Qin Wentian, not only are you a trash, your conduct is also improper. You actually have improper intentions towards my daughter. Tell me, how should I deal with you?"
The current Bai Qingsong made Qin Wentian feel incomparably foreign to him. Qin Wentian smiled, as his heart had already died. Staring at Bai Qingsong, he asked, "I want to know, what is Autumn Snow's stance on this matter?"
"There's no need for you to know." Bai Qingsong coldly replied, as a faint killing intent radiated from him.
"Today, as long as I die in the Bai Clan, no matter what the reason is, I dare to guarantee that my foster father will definitely lead his army to raze the Bai Clan to the ground." Qin Wentian abruptly shouted, as he stared at Bai Qingsong with no fear in his eyes. In an instant, the gentle youth's face was filled with determination.
"Uncle Bai, before your Bai Clan has the strength to stand against the Qin Clan, I advise you not to touch me."
Bai Qingsong stared into Qin Wentian's eyes. Evidently, he was taken aback as well. This gentle youth had changed so quickly. After a long moment of silence, he turned and walked out of the courtyard, as he commanded, "Bring the second miss back. Don't let her take even half a step outside. Qin Wentian, you are not allowed to step out of this courtyard."
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