Chapter 9: Spiritual Energy Resurgence
Lin Jingq had left.
Only a group of dumbfounded onlookers remained.
They couldn’t quite process it, surprised by Lin Da Xiaohua’s proactive approach and the casual way she tossed the bank card. They were also shocked by Chen An’s extraordinary composure. If it had been them, they would have likely been stammering and blushing, unable to speak.
As Lin Jingq walked away, the trendsetting bullet head immediately came over again. Liang Bufan poked Chen An’s arm, his eyes wide as copper bells. “Damn, Brother An, that was Lin Jingq! And you’re acting like that?” He said, his eyebrows twitching, a comical smile appearing. “If you play your cards right, with Lin Jingq’s background, she’s definitely a rich girl! If you can latch onto her, you’d save at least five hundred years of struggle!”
Putting the bank card into his pocket, Chen An casually replied, “It was just a transaction. I saved her life, she gave me money. That’s it.” Liang Bufan heard this and felt a sense of disappointment. “Brother An, don’t focus on these petty gains! We need to have a long-term vision and strategy, understand?”
Chen An couldn’t be bothered to talk to him anymore. He lowered his head, his divine sense sinking into his Spirit Platform, to study the strand of spiritual energy. Of course, “strand of hair” was a relative term. If it were the Spirit Platform of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it would probably be as vast as the Pacific Ocean.
His conversation with Liang Bufan slowly spread throughout the classroom. Many people heard it and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. He was just a poor boy with limited vision, after all. Did he know how many people in the school wished they could have a connection with Lin Jingq? Yet, in the end, he only wanted money. It was laughable. So vulgar!
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At noon, after school, Chen An was called to the office by his homeroom teacher, Liu Mengzhu. She sighed and complained, talking to Chen An for a long time. She stated that he couldn’t be so impulsive next time. Even if he liked her that much, he shouldn’t disregard his own life! Moreover, you’re already a heart patient. If something were to happen to you due to shock, wouldn’t that be the end?
To this, Chen An just smiled and agreed, neither arguing nor refuting. So, Liu Mengzhu chattered for a long time before finally finding it boring. She carefully examined Chen An’s hands and complexion again, confirmed there were no major issues, and let him leave.
As Chen An walked out of the office, a beautiful figure waiting nearby rushed to meet him. If it wasn’t Lin Jingq, who else could it be? The girl had already calmed down. She had a smiling expression again, her hands behind her back, and she stared at Chen An without blinking. She thought, why didn’t I notice before that there was someone so good-looking in the school?
Chen An took a half-step back under her gaze. “What is it?” Lin Jingq tiptoed, pretending to casually shift her gaze. “Follow me. I have something to tell you.” Chen An frowned, “Then why didn’t you say it this morning?” “It was too crowded in the classroom this morning, and it was inconvenient. Besides, don’t you want to know why someone wanted to kill me?” “No.” Chen An answered very quickly this time.
Lin Jingq choked up, her expression stunned. She gritted her teeth in anger. “Whether you want to or not, you have to!” She reached out and grabbed Chen An’s arm. “Let’s go, follow me.” Chen An didn’t resist, letting her lead him. He had actually vaguely sensed something, but he just couldn’t be bothered to deal with it. Since Lin Jingq insisted on talking, it wouldn’t hurt to listen.
Lin Jingq led Chen An into the stairwell and all the way to the rooftop. The sky was clear today, blue and cloudless. She let go of his hand, turned to face Chen An, her expression serious. “Normally, this conversation today should have been with an official. But I refused, because I wanted to tell you myself.” “Chen An, you saved my life.” “You might not know what that means yet.” As the girl spoke, a hint of pride involuntarily appeared on her face, a kind of innate superiority. “I am a true genius. In any aspect, I can be called exceptionally talented.”
She naturally had such absolute confidence. Although she had only recently stepped onto the path of cultivation and hadn’t even touched the threshold of Qi Refining, her Master, Daoist Fuyun, had once publicly boasted, “My disciple Lin Jingq has the potential for Foundation Establishment!” It’s important to note that it has been over a year since spiritual energy resurged, and there are only a handful of Foundation Establishment cultivators nationwide. And they are all old fossils from major sects.
“Chen An, have you read cultivation novels?” Facing Lin Jingq’s direct gaze, Chen An raised an eyebrow. “A little.” Lin Jingq bit her finger, her expression hesitant. She hadn’t decided whether to drag the young man in front of her into this. After all, as an ordinary person, ending one’s life like this seemed like a kind of happiness. But she immediately shook her head. It has been over a year since spiritual energy resurged. No matter how the world tries to hide it, there will come a day when the truth cannot be concealed. Since that’s the case, it’s better for Chen An to know these secrets early; perhaps he could gain some opportunities in the future.
“Then you should be able to understand what I’m about to say easily.” She said slowly, “Our Xia Nation has a long and profound history, passed down for five thousand years. The earliest records of cultivation can be traced back to the Qi Refiners of the Qin State.” “As technology developed and times changed, people seemed to have forgotten these things. Those once prosperous Taoist sects with countless disciples gradually faded from public view.” She looked at Chen An, word by word, “But what I want to tell you is that cultivation is not a fantasy as modern people think, but a reality.”
Lin Jingq finished in one breath. She had expected the young man to gape in astonishment, as that was her reaction the first time she heard this news. But the young man just casually let out an “oh,” not even bothering to lift his eyelids. It was as if what Lin Jingq was saying wasn’t a shocking secret but an irrelevant question like “Have you eaten?”
“Hey, do you think I’m joking?” Lin Jingq couldn’t help but exclaim. Chen An’s calm attitude always made her feel uncomfortable. Could it be that what she said was too superficial, making Chen An think she was joking? Seeing Chen An shake his head, Lin Jingq’s mouth twitched. This isn’t right! Shouldn’t you gasp in shock and be amazed by Lin Jingq? Why are you so calm? It’s like you’ve cultivated yourself! Lin Jingq pursed her lips and looked at him. “Aren’t you surprised at all?”
Upon hearing this, Chen An paused for two seconds, then imitated Liang Bufan’s tactical head tilt and said in a completely flat tone, “Wow, that’s amazing. I never thought cultivation was real!” Lin Jingq’s eyes darkened. “Forget it, I can’t be bothered to argue with you.” She patted her chest, causing a ripple. “I can’t tell you too much right now. In fact, I shouldn’t be revealing this to you today.” “As for the assassination attempt, the forces involved are too complex, and it’s hard to explain clearly for now. But you don’t need to worry too much about it. My family and Mount Qingcheng will handle it.” “You know about Mount Qingcheng, right? It’s in Qing City, which is why I transferred here. It and Mount Longhu in the capital are the top Taoist sects now. They have a long history, countless traditions, and are the biggest beneficiaries of the spiritual energy resurgence. Even the government doesn’t dare oppose them openly.” She finished and grabbed Chen An’s hand. “I’m telling you all this for only one purpose.” “You saved my life, and by chance, I also know you have a severe congenital heart condition. So I can’t just stand by and do nothing, you know?” “So, come to the capital with me. Even if the doctors can’t do anything, I can take you to my Master. She will definitely find a way!”
Chen An listened with a silent expression. He really hadn’t expected that by simply blocking something and thinking of getting some gold coins, the girl would be so concerned. Not only did she offer to take him to the capital for a check-up, but she had also prepared for the worst and was ready to ask her Master for help. It had to be said, Lin Jingq was a good person. But the problem was, the current Chen An wasn’t sick at all… Chen An sighed, “I appreciate your kindness, but I’m not sick right now. Dr. Qin also said my health is very good.” Lin Jingq’s eyebrows shot up. “But he also said he wasn’t sure!”
(End of Chapter)
