The first time Qin Wentian saw Chu Tianjiao, he already felt that this person was a dragon among men. Who would have thought that the third son of the Emperor was actually such a young and handsome character.
"Everyone, please take your seats, there's no need to feel restrained." Chu Tianjiao slowly walked over, smiling at the crowd. First, he invited Qin Yao and the rest to take their seats, before he himself sat down, and the rest of the crowd followed suit.
"Today, the people I've invited are all outstanding youths of the same generation. This way, there will be more topics to talk about." Chu Tianjiao laughed heartily. "Let me introduce everyone. This is Qin Yao from Snowcloud Country, and to my left, is my good friend Luo Qianqiu. I'm sure many of you have heard of him before."
Mu Rou's seat was some distance away from the host's seat, while Qin Wentian sat below her. His gaze was fixated on Qin Yao, and Qin Yao also noticed him. However, Qin Yao's eyes were filled with hidden bitterness, as though she was blaming him for his actions.
Previously, Qin Yao intentionally avoided meeting with Qin Wentian because she didn't want Qin Wentian to be implicated in the matter of the Qin Clan. Who would have thought that this fellow would actually come looking for her?
Qin Wentian seemed to have understood Qin Yao's intentions, as he sighed in his heart, "Sister Yao didn't want to implicate me in this matter. This was also the intention of 2nd and 3rd Uncle back then. I naturally understand this point, but seeing that she came to Chu, how can I sit back and do nothing? I have to get to the bottom of this matter."
"How can you not know the genius of the Emperor Star Academy, Luo Qianqiu?" A clear voice drifted over, as a few silhouettes walked over from afar. The person in the lead clasped his hands towards Chu Tianjiao, as he smiled, "Yanaro is late by a step, please forgive me, your highness."
"Yanaro, quickly come and take a seat." Chu Tianjiao didn't have the slightest bit of the domineering air of someone with a high status. Instead, he appeared amiable and approachable, as he spoke to Yanaro, "You and Qianqiu are both geniuses of the Emperor Star Academy.
"There are so many geniuses in the Emperor Star Academy, but there's one who's currently in the limelight. He has Young Lord Luo's Blood Ember Fruits in his eyes, and is incomparably arrogant." Yanaro smiled, as he walked to the side of Qin Wentian. Turning his gaze onto Qin Wentian, he laughed, "Qin Wentian, am I right?"
Luo Qianqiu's gaze also shifted in the direction of Qin Wentian, as though he didn't care.
Luo Qianqiu also shifted his gaze towards Qin Wentian.
Qin Wentian and him were people from two completely different worlds. He still remembered that if it wasn't for the Greencloud Alliance's leader, Ling Hua, appearing previously, he would have already killed Qin Wentian.
But now, the past was the past. Since he spared Qin Wentian, he no longer cared about Qin Wentian's life or death.
Qin Wentian shifted his gaze onto Yanaro. Just like what Luo Huan had guessed, he met many people he didn't want to see here. But since he chose to come, he had no complaints.
"It seems that you shouldn't be here." Seeing that Qin Wentian didn't reply, Yanaro indifferently added.
"He came here with the identity of a servant." Ye Zhan smiled, causing Yanaro to nod his head. He then shifted his gaze onto Mu Rou, who was seated beside Qin Wentian, as he laughed, "Mu Rou, why are you sitting together with him?"
"He's my friend." Mu Rou smiled at Yanaro, "Naturally, my friend would be sitting together with me."
"Friend? This person killed Ye Lang and Orfon. Mu Rou, are you sure he's your friend? " Yanaro's smile was gentle, yet it caused Mu Rou's countenance to turn extremely unsightly. Yanaro's words were too vicious. If she continued to insist, she would undoubtedly offend both the Ye and Ou Clans.
Mu Rou's countenance fluctuated violently as she replied, "A friend is a friend. Regardless of his identity, this matter concerns me alone."
"What if I tell you that Mu Ye died in his hands?" Ye Zhan coldly laughed, causing Mu Rou's eyes to tremble as she stared at Qin Wentian.
"Back then in the Dark Forest, Orfon brought a beast tamer to hunt me down. I killed him." Qin Wentian nodded his head lightly when he saw Mu Rou looking at him. Mu Ye was killed by Fan Le, so there was no difference from him killing Mu Ye. Since he had already done it, he would admit it. However, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The only girl who was willing to speak up for him was actually Mu Ye's family.
"Since that's the case, Mu Ye can only blame himself for being inferior." Mu Rou silently sighed. Although her relationship with Mu Ye wasn't that harmonious, they were after all from the same clan. With regards to this matter, she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable in her heart.
"But even if that's the case, what does this have to do with me making friends?" All of a sudden, Mu Rou smiled. "This is just a personal friendship of mine, it has nothing to do with my clan."
"Hehe." Yanaro coldly laughed as he found a seat and sat down.
Qin Wentian clenched his fists tightly. He was already close to seventeen years of age, and had experienced many things in the past half a year. Compared to the past, he was no longer as impulsive as before. However, the current situation still caused him to feel extremely depressed. Smiling, he poured himself a cup of wine and toasted Mu Rou.
"If there's a chance, I will definitely repay this favor in the future." Qin Wentian gulped down the wine in his cup, as he swept his gaze over the crowd. The people here were all nobles and aristocrats, who would have the qualifications to interact with him?
Involuntarily, his gaze landed on Liu Yan. However, Qin Wentian discovered that Liu Yan was intentionally avoiding his gaze.
Seeing this, how could Qin Wentian not be moved? However, when Qin Wentian saw this, he merely laughed it off.
"Qin Wentian." Liu Yan abruptly spoke. Raising her cup, she faced Qin Wentian and said, "Thank you very much for the matter in the Dark Forest. In the future, if you ever need my help …"
"There's no need to say anything more." Qin Wentian interrupted the other party's words. He similarly raised his cup and drained it in a single gulp. "Everyone has their own ambitions. I don't have the qualifications to criticize your life, but I also won't ask for your help. From now on, we are strangers."
Liu Yan still wanted to speak, but Liu Yue spoke first, "That would be for the best."
Qin Wentian swept a glance at Liu Yue, as a sharp glint of light flickered in his eyes. He already knew that Liu Yue was a despicable person, but he couldn't be bothered to be calculative. In the future, they wouldn't have any interactions.
Standing up, Qin Wentian walked to the center of the crowd, looking at Chu Tianjiao.
He was very clear that other than the Ye Clan, there was also this Heaven's Chosen in front of him.
"Your Highness, I'm here today to see my sister. Can you allow me to speak a few words with her?" Qin Wentian bluntly asked.
Chu Tianjiao's countenance didn't change in the slightest. He smiled and nodded his head, "If she has no objections, I naturally won't interfere."
"Many thanks, your Highness." Qin Wentian spoke as he walked towards Qin Yao. After he was out of the crowd, he turned his head back and said to Qin Yao, "Follow me."
Upon hearing Qin Wentian's stern voice, Qin Yao actually had a look of grievance on her face. She stood up and followed after Qin Wentian. This scene was truly laughable. Why did it feel as though Qin Wentian was treating her like an elder?
Qin Wentian walked to a place far away, before turning back. Seeing Qin Yao walking over, he couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"
"You rascal, I'm your sister." Qin Yao glared at Qin Wentian, unconvinced.
"You still know." Qin Wentian took a step forward, his hands cupping Qin Yao's cheeks. His gaze was much gentler than before.
"Sister, what's going on? Why did you become one of the candidates for the Crown Prince's wife? Was it of your own will, or was it forced by the Crown Prince?"
"Wentian, you don't have to care about this matter. Just focus on cultivating in the Emperor Star Academy. Don't worry about the matters of the outside world." Qin Yao's heart melted as she saw the gentleness in Qin Wentian's eyes. Her voice contained hints of pleading, as she didn't want Qin Wentian to be involved in the matters of the Qin Clan.
Back in Snowcloud, she had always been inquiring about news regarding Qin Wentian. She knew that Qin Wentian was highly regarded by the Emperor Star Academy and had a bright future ahead of him. Qin Yao didn't want him to be implicated.
"How can I not care about your matters? If you are willing, then the Crown Prince of Snowcloud has to let me see if he's qualified. If not, as long as I, Qin Wentian, am still alive, I will not allow anyone to force you."
Qin Wentian's gaze was filled with determination. This was his promise to Qin Yao. They had depended on each other for many years, and their relationship had long surpassed that of siblings. In fact, there were many times when he was more like an elder brother. How could he allow Qin Yao to suffer any grievances?
Qin Yao stared at Qin Wentian as she spoke in a low voice, "When I was cultivating in the Snowcloud Academy, I got to know the Crown Prince of Snowcloud. He treated me very well, and even sent people to protect my safety. He was also willing to help me save my grandfather and father. Hence, I promised him that if I could really save my grandfather and father, I would become his woman."
"Sister, why are you so silly?" Qin Wentian sighed. It seemed like Qin Yao was purely sacrificing herself for the sake of her father and grandfather, hoping to borrow the strength of Snowcloud.
"Second Uncle's side has already reached a stalemate. As long as Chu mobilizes their troops, they will be defeated sooner or later. I can't afford to wait." Qin Yao's heart was filled with an uneasy feeling.
"In that case, why did you come to Chu?" Qin Wentian asked.
"I wish to meet with my grandfather and father first, and see if I can negotiate with them. However, the attitude of Chu is unclear, and this is the first time I've seen the 3rd Prince." Qin Yao replied.
"Miss Qin." At this moment, a few silhouettes walked over from afar. They were none other than Qin Yao's bodyguards. Their gazes were fixed on Qin Wentian, and their countenances were extremely sharp, causing Qin Wentian to furrow his brows.
"Wentian, let's return first. There's no need to care about this matter anymore." Qin Yao lowered her head as she spoke, causing Qin Wentian to feel a sense of heaviness in his heart.
"I'm afraid this matter isn't so simple." Qin Wentian silently mused. After which, the two of them returned to their seats, only to discover that several people were currently discussing them.
However, Qin Wentian didn't mind. Just when he was about to leave, two silhouettes walked over from afar. In an instant, the gazes of the crowd all shifted in that direction.
Because, there was a beautiful silhouette that was too dazzling.
The instant she appeared, it was as though everything in the surroundings had lost their luster. Only she was the main character. Those scions from the aristocratic clans all forgot their elegance as their gazes were fixated on that silhouette. It was as though every step she took could affect the hearts of the people.
"Where is she going?" The hearts of the crowd involuntarily pounded as they saw Mo Qingcheng walking towards the direction of the crowd.
"How beautiful." Liu Yan noticed that Ye Zhan and Liu Yue were both in a daze, as a faint sense of disappointment appeared in her heart.
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