Chapter 91: Shang Hongchen's Stern Warning

Shang Hongchen finally went up the mountain this time; she had become smarter, gave notice in advance, didn't rush up the mountain, and only after the formation opened a gap did she swiftly ascend. Along the way, she observed the surroundings; the mist-shrouded Longshe Shan revealed limited visibility, yet she could still sense the changes in Longshe Shan.

That spiritual energy made her feel very comfortable; her whole body relaxed, as if she were soaking in a bathtub, and she didn't want to leave.

"Longshe Shan seems to have changed; this change is recent—last time I came, there clearly wasn't such a big change."

"The spiritual energy concentration has increased nearly double, and the flowing spiritual spring water has doubled its flow."

Above the fishpond, a thin layer of white mist lingered.

That was the aura of spiritual energy; the spiritual spring's spiritual energy rose, merging with the entirety of Longshe Shan's heaven and earth. The fish in the pond swam freely, greedily sucking in the rich spiritual energy, attempting to break through their bodily shackles—but it's not that easy; this shackle is a life's shackle, not something you can simply break through.

Upon seeing Chen Chuyang, Shang Hongchen's pleasant expression vanished, replaced by displeasure.

I don't know why, but every time she sees this man, she feels displeased—perhaps they are naturally incompatible, or perhaps she looks down on any man content with the status quo; such people are, in her mind, worthless.

Those who settle for a corner are all cowards, and Chen Chuyang is clearly the outstanding among them.

No matter how many times she sees him, Shang Hongchen always thinks Chen Chuyang is unworthy of her.

Chen Chuyang was also sizing up Shang Hongchen; this woman's sudden ascent this time couldn't be to visit him—it was most likely preparation for Shang Hongxue, meaning she intended to leave Longshe Cheng.

"I don't know why you've come to Longshe Shan to find me—what business do you have?"

Chen Chuyang had roughly guessed in his heart, but he still needed to ask.

Breaking the awkward atmosphere between them, he went straight to the point.

Shang Hongchen glanced at Chen Chuyang—still the same, unchanged.

"From now on, stay away from my sister."

Warning.

Also a threat.

Shang Hongchen dislikes Chen Chuyang, and dislikes him getting close to her sister even more.

Her sister Shang Hongxue is too pure to be deceived.

This man Chen Chuyang is too slick-talking, skilled at deceiving people; if her sister continues to stay with him, she's very likely to be cheated.

Even their parents were deceived by him, as was their younger brother—both have become his followers.

In the Shang Clan, she is currently the only one who insists Chen Chuyang is not a good person, that his intentions are impure.

Thus, she became an outlier in the Shang Clan.

Even so, Shang Hongchen still came to find Chen Chuyang; for her sister, she can risk everything.

"Shang Hongchen, there's actually something I don't understand; I hope you can clarify it for me."

Shang Hongchen furrowed her brows, still suppressing her inner displeasure.

"You ask."

Chen Chuyang didn't immediately ask; instead, he looked down the mountain.

While cleaning up the spilled item, he washed the pot and asked.

"Why do you harbor such great hostility toward me? I don't recall offending you, do I?"

His interactions with Shang Hongchen are few, even fewer than with Shang Hongxue.

And this woman has held hostility toward him from beginning to end.

Chen Chuyang very much wants to know the reason—could it be because he likes farming?

That reason is ridiculous.

At the very least, it doesn't hold up.

Shang Hongchen froze for a moment; she never expected Chen Chuyang to ask that. After a while, she replied, "Do you need a reason to dislike someone?"

"Isn't that so?" Chen Chuyang asked with a smile.

That answer was clearly not what Chen Chuyang had expected.

Perhaps this is just the difference between men and women.

Dislike?

Chen Chuyang never imagined that in her heart he had already been stamped with the word "dislike"; it seems she truly dislikes him.

"No need." Shang Hongchen answered firmly.

"You're not worthy of me; our engagement is merely an arrangement by the elders, not genuine."

"And yet you still expect Miss Shang to marry you, Chen Chuyang—don't dream."

"Miss Shang cannot stay in Longshe Cheng, nor spend her whole life in this godforsaken place; my future lies outside."

The words, paused for a moment.

Shang Hongchen's tone turned stern.

"If you want to spend your whole life in Longshe Cheng, to remain here forever, then the moment you have that thought, you are already unworthy of me; between us there will be no common ground, and naturally we cannot be together."

"I know my parents think highly of you, but that's their affair; the man I, Shang Hongchen, desire is an unparalleled Strong One, a hero, not a coward."

"Chen Chuyang, my sister is not for you to taint—give up that hope."

She warned Chen Chuyang again.

The women of the Shang Clan—these two sisters—Chen Chuyang had better not even think of laying a hand on either.

Chen Chuyang laughed: "You're not Hongxue, so how can you decide for her?"

"Your lofty ambitions, Shang Hongchen, don't mean others share them."

"We who are content with a corner—what's wrong with that?"

Shang Hongchen shook her head; she didn't want to argue with Chen Chuyang.

This time she came not to debate, but to warn.

Warn Chen Chuyang: this person must not provoke her sister; from now on, it's best they don't meet.

It's impossible between them.

Hehehe.

Staying in one's corner is the act of a coward; only the weak think that way.

Chen Chuyang, the outside world is vast; what you see is merely the tip of the iceberg. You think you see heaven and earth, but in fact, it's just someone else's foot.

An ant gazing at the sky—how pitiful.

My sister could never spend her life following you and staying in Longshe Cheng, becoming an ant that never sees hope. Once I establish myself in the Heavenly Heart Sect, I will take Hongxue away. I want Hongxue…… to leave Longshe Cheng, to leave you.

Shang Hongchen stated her purpose and also warned Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang smiled, said nothing, and did not deny it.

An ant gazing at the sky—is it you, or me? Who knows?

Perhaps the sky you look up to is right beneath my feet.

Different paths, no plotting together.

Chen Chuyang once again felt the meaning of those words; he and Shang Hongchen are fundamentally not on the same path. Between them, there is no common topic, and thus no…… need to continue talking—their convictions differ, as do their views.

As for that, Chen Chuyang no longer demanded, and could not change her mind.

Who can say for sure in the future?

Who really is the ant—let the future decide; discussing it now is not premature.

If that's the case, then there's nothing more to talk about. Please go.

Seeing the guest off.

Chen Chuyang didn't want to waste words with her; it was pointless.

Before leaving, Shang Hongchen threw down harsh words: 'If I find out you dare lay a hand on my sister, I won't let you off, Chen Chuyang.'

'Understood.' Chen Chuyang waved his hand, outwardly complying, but in reality, whether he does it or not is his own business.

This woman worries too much.

She's quite annoying.