Chapter 133: Reappearing with the Art of Bamboozling

"What?"

"You want to take action? How can that be?"

Just a moment ago, Yang Wanxin had presented Wang Jianqiang with a difficult problem she had encountered.

Originally, she had prepared herself for a much longer plan, but Wang Jianqiang's request this time had exceeded her expectations.

It made her somewhat unable to accept it.

Wang Jianqiang shrugged, "Fairy Yang, this is all human nature at work; Wang here cannot control it either."

"Besides, Wang here has already seen what should and should not be seen long ago."

"Even if it were a bit more excessive, it wouldn't have much of an impact on you, Fairy, would it?"

"As long as it isn't spoken of, who would know?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin's expression was full of hesitation.

"Fairy, for cultivators of our generation, what could be more important than the Great Dao?"

"If one cannot walk further, then after three or five thousand years, even the most beautiful face will wither."

Wang Jianqiang's voice came again.

These words were like the evening drum and morning bell, completely awakening Yang Wanxin.

Her expression instantly became firm, and she bowed solemnly to Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang is right; Wanxin has been enlightened."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head with a chuckle, "Fairy, there is no need for such courtesy. If you lacked the drive to improve, even if Wang here wanted to help, I could not awaken you; it is your own Dao Heart that is firm."

……

One hour later.

After Wang Jianqiang finished solving the problem for Yang Wanxin, he left the Small Space with her.

"Many thanks to Daoist Friend Wang for your enthusiastic help; Wanxin will take her leave."

Outside the gate, Yang Wanxin bowed to Wang Jianqiang with a face full of gratitude.

After the bow, she turned and left.

After Yang Wanxin had walked far away, Wang Jianqiang walked toward the Shenfeng Pavilion, preparing to submit the task he had accepted two days ago and, incidentally, accept another one.

In terms of purchasing power, the Contribution Points within Shenfeng City were far more powerful than Spirit Stones.

Outside, it was difficult to find channels to purchase Pill Formulas of the Third Rank or higher, even with Spirit Stones.

However, here, one could purchase them at will as long as one had Contribution Points.

He prepared to accumulate more Contribution Points to buy some Pill Formulas to keep as backups.

It would save him from worrying about Pill Formulas in the future.

Halfway there, a figure suddenly blocked Wang Jianqiang's path.

Wei Zhongxian?

Seeing the person, Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

Ignoring him, he was about to pass by.

Wei Zhongxian took a step across, blocking Wang Jianqiang's path once again.

"Daoist Friend Wei, what is the meaning of this?"

Wang Jianqiang looked at Wei Zhongxian with an expressionless face.

"Brat, what did Wanxin go to you for?" Wei Zhongxian stared fixedly at Wang Jianqiang, his eyes bloodshot.

He had been keeping an eye on Yang Wanxin's whereabouts.

He had known about it the first time Yang Wanxin visited Wang Jianqiang.

He had also seen the subsequent two visits with his own eyes.

This made him feel extremely uncomfortable inside.

Wanxin had never been this attentive to anyone on a daily basis.

This brat was not as handsome as him, and although his talent in the Dao of Alchemy was currently a little ahead of his, he had confidence that he would catch up and surpass the other party later.

In terms of excellence, the other party was also inferior to him.

Why was he able to make Wanxin care so much?

Hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Wang Jianqiang smiled lightly, "Daoist Friend Wei, this does not sound like the tone of someone asking for a favor."

Wei Zhongxian's face twitched, and he laughed in extreme anger, "Where did you hear that I am asking you for a favor? I am warning you!"

"If you are sensible, answer honestly, otherwise..."

Before he could finish, Wang Jianqiang interrupted him, "Otherwise what? Are you intending to take action within Shenfeng City?"

"You haven't learned the rules of Shenfeng City yet, have you? Shall I remind you?"

"Except for the North City District, private fighting is prohibited everywhere in Shenfeng City."

"If you are not afraid of being expelled from the Secret Realm, you are welcome to try."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's indifferent tone, Wei Zhongxian was so angry that his face turned livid.

"Ding, Good and Evil Value decreased."

"Wei Zhongxian's current Good and Evil Value has reached -90 points and is on the verge of losing control; please proceed with caution, Host."

Hearing the system notification in his mind, Wang Jianqiang's heart skipped a beat.

It was not that he was afraid of the other party.

It was just that he did not want Wei Zhongxian to be expelled from the Assessment Secret Realm just like that.

The other party had provoked him several times, and he had not yet had the chance to retaliate.

That would be letting him off too easily.

Seeing the murderous intent on Wei Zhongxian growing increasingly intense, Wang Jianqiang was speechless.

Is this reckless idiot actually going to make a move?

Is he really that impulsive?

He gave a light cough, his tone softening slightly, "Daoist Friend Wei, you must think this through; if you truly make a move, you will inevitably be disqualified from the assessment."

"By then, only Fairy Yang will be left in this assessment."

"There are countless prodigies in the Assessment Secret Realm; aren't you afraid that Fairy Yang might be snatched away by some genius?"

Wei Zhongxian was stunned, the killing intent on his body visibly stalling for a moment before slowly receding.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang continued, his tone becoming earnest, "Daoist Friend Wei, don't you want to know why Fairy Lin sought out Wang?"

"It wouldn't hurt to tell you; Fairy Yang sought out Wang to ask for help in solving problems regarding the Dao of Alchemy."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Wei Zhongxian's expression shifted.

He recalled how some time ago, Yang Wanxin had come to him to ask about the purity issues in refining the Ice Heart Soul-Melting Pill.

Could it be for that matter?

Immediately after, his brows furrowed again, and he said coldly, "But as far as I know, Wanxin has not only sought you out once."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "You don't think she would only encounter a problem in her alchemy cultivation once, do you? Wang is untalented, but I am ranked first on the Pill Tower List; it is quite reasonable for her to come to me to discuss alchemy problems, isn't it?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Wei Zhongxian let out a long sigh of relief.

Come to think of it, that was true.

In fact, the very first person Wanxin had sought out was him, but he had failed to solve Wanxin's problem.

Only then did she settle for second best and find an outsider like Wang Jianqiang to help.

Immediately after, he suddenly felt a sense of heartache.

While in Wan Yao Valley, he was a sect prodigy revered by all the Disciples and a rising star valued by the elders within the sect.

He never expected that one day he would be looked down upon by the Junior Sister he admired the most!

After coming back to his senses, Wei Zhongxian looked at Wang Jianqiang, his tone clearly much more relaxed.

"Even so, Wanxin is still a maiden after all; staying at your residence for an hour or two is, in the end, somewhat inappropriate."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head upon hearing this, "I know that Brother Wei holds a prejudice against me because of our first meeting outside the Pill Tower."

Wei Zhongxian's expression flickered, and he did not speak.

Wang Jianqiang gave a bitter smile, "Wang comes from a sect called the Junzi Sect; because all the members in the sect are male and rarely have contact with the opposite sex, I was a bit unseemly when I first saw such a beautiful woman."

"Actually, Daoist Friend Wei, there is no need to be hostile toward Wang. The tenet of our Junzi Sect is to act as a gentleman, to conduct oneself with integrity, and that nothing should be forced, let alone committing unrighteous acts."

"Wang knows that Daoist Friend Wei has feelings for Fairy Yang, so how could I possibly commit the act of snatching someone's love?"

"How would that be any different from the villain Cao?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Wei Zhongxian was taken aback.

Although he did not know who the villain Cao was, it did not prevent him from understanding the meaning behind Wang Jianqiang's words.

He looked at Wang Jianqiang with some hesitation, "Is what you say true, Daoist Friend?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded earnestly, his expression firm.

"Wang dares to swear by my sect that every word just said is true; if there is a single lie, may the Junzi Sect's lineage be severed from this day forth."