Chapter 167: A Gentleman Like Jade, Daoist Friend Lin

Wang Jianqiang looked at Long Aoyu with a smile; that warm smile and gentle gaze made Long Aoyu feel as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

A gentleman is like jade!

Long Aoyu looked at Wang Jianqiang, and a phrase could not help but flash through his mind.

Such a person must be upright, warm, and kind!

Thinking this, a trace of goodwill toward this neighbor he was meeting for the first time arose in his heart.

Little did he know, at this moment, Wang Jianqiang was already calculating in his heart how to kill him.

Although the advancement rules for a Pill Dao Specialty Cultivator are different from those of ordinary examinees, they do not need to look at Battle Stele results to advance to the next round.

But if one can obtain first place on the Battle Stele.

The reward for the status of first place on the Battle Stele can still be obtained.

Since there is a benefit, it naturally cannot be easily let go.

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment and said calmly, "Daoist Friend, wanting to obtain that first-place ranking on the Battle Stele is not simple. Do you know who that first place on the Battle Stele is?"

Long Aoyu shook his head, "Long has just arrived in Shenfeng City and has not yet had time to go to the North City District, so I am not very informed."

Speaking of this, he cupped his hands toward Wang Jianqiang, "I hope Daoist Friend can provide Clarification."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Daoist Friend, there is no need to be so polite; this is not some secret."

As he spoke, his voice paused, and his expression became solemn, "That first place on the Battle Stele is named... Wang Jianqiang."

Wang Jianqiang??

Hearing this name, Long Aoyu was stunned, "Is Wang Jianqiang not the number one person in Pill Dao in Shenfeng City? How did he become first on the Battle Stele as well?"

"Could it be that two people have the same name?"

"So, Daoist Friend has already heard the name Wang Jianqiang." Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

Long Aoyu nodded, "To tell you the truth, Daoist Friend, Long came from Shenhuo City. Several other Daoist Friends came with me, and among them is a Pill Dao Specialty Cultivator."

"I also heard this name from his mouth."

"Sure enough, it is hard for excellent people to be low-key even if they want to."

Wang Jianqiang sighed, then said with a deep gaze, "Daoist Friend, you do not know, but that Wang Jianqiang is not only a man of great talent and jade-like appearance, but he is also overflowing with talent, firm and decisive, with unparalleled aptitude, and both wise and brave; he has extraordinary achievements in both Pill Dao and the path of cultivation."

"Describing him as a hero of a generation is somewhat insufficient."

"If one must use a word to describe him, it is... perfect!"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Long Aoyu was dazed, and then his expression became grave.

Although he did not know which specialty the person in front of him belonged to.

But since he could live here, he must be a top figure in that specialty.

Such a person is already extraordinary himself.

That Wang Jianqiang could actually receive such praise from him!

He must be very extraordinary!

Looking at it this way, wanting to reach the top of the Battle Stele in this Shenfeng City is likely to be somewhat difficult.

But he had no intention of leaving Shenfeng City directly to go to other cities.

Firstly, retreating without a fight is not his style.

Secondly, if he really did that, how would those Daoist Friends who accompanied him here look at him in the future, and how could they willingly follow him?

How would Youyou look at him?

No matter how strong that Wang Jianqiang is, he, Long Aoyu, is no pushover; who is stronger and who is weaker, at least one must fight to know.

Thinking of this, his expression firmed up.

After coming back to his senses, he looked at Wang Jianqiang, and a look of gratitude appeared on his face.

"Many thanks for the reminder, Daoist Friend."

"No matter."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Lin most enjoys helping others."

Lin?

"So it is Daoist Friend Lin." Long Aoyu smiled at Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Lin is indeed of high moral character; Long admires you."

"I wonder if Daoist Friend Lin knows where that Wang Jianqiang's residence is?"

"I do not."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head and sighed, "A hero like Wang Jianqiang is truly too dazzling. Lin is afraid that after seeing him, I would feel ashamed of my own inferiority, so I have never inquired about Wang Jianqiang's residence."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Long Aoyu's expression became even more grave.

He nodded, and after chatting with Wang Jianqiang for a few more sentences, he returned to his residence.

Wang Jianqiang watched Long Aoyu disappear into the spatial entrance, chuckled, and walked toward Shenfeng Pavilion.

After handing in his mission, Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment.

He decided to take a trip to the North City District.

That Long Aoyu is coveting his first-place spot on the Battle Stele, so naturally, he cannot ignore it.

However, he is not alone now; there is no need to do everything himself.

Otherwise, what is the use of keeping a bunch of underlings?

Not long after, he found Bai Wuqing.

Since Long Aoyu was able to suppress Mo Wuming on the Shenfeng Ranking, his strength should not be considered weak.

To be safe, he temporarily returned the Mountain Water Cloud Embroidery Skirt to Bai Wuqing and instructed, "In a while, a person named Long Aoyu will come to the North City District. Keep an eye out, and once you discover him, just kill him."

"Understood." Bai Wuqing stood straight and responded quickly.

Wang Jianqiang nodded and was about to leave.

"Ma~Master." Seeing this, a trace of hesitation flashed across Bai Wuqing's face as he called out to Wang Jianqiang.

"Is there anything else?"

Wang Jianqiang paused his steps and looked at Bai Wuqing.

"Recently, that Wei Zhongxian's mental state seems to have become a bit abnormal," said Bai Wuqing.

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

This Wei Zhongxian's willpower seems to be much weaker than imagined.

It has only been a few years of torture?

To think he already cannot hold on.

He shook his head, "Release him first; wait for him to recover, and I will find a way to have him return to the North City District."

In Long Aoyu's view.

The change in Tu Youyou's attitude toward him was due to no more than two reasons.

First, in recent years, they have had almost no contact, and she has grown distant from him in her heart.

Second, Tu Youyou has seen many heaven-gifted geniuses, her horizons have broadened, and her admiration for him has faded.

As long as these two problems are solved, his relationship with Tu Youyou will surely be able to return to how it was.

To solve the second point, he must reach first place on the Battle Stele.

At that time, standing proudly before her with the posture of being first on both the Shenfeng Ranking and the Battle Stele, he will surely be able to turn her mindset around.

But according to what Daoist Friend Lin said, that Wang Jianqiang is not simple.

Therefore, this matter cannot be rushed; it requires time.

By comparison, what he can do now is only to change the first point.

Contact Tu Youyou more to wash away the sense of estrangement.

Out of this thought, for the next half a month.

He contacted Tu Youyou almost every day.

Making Tu Youyou feel incomparably distressed.

Annoyance is one aspect, and the other is the worry that Wang Jianqiang might misunderstand.

Long Aoyu's residence is adjacent to Wang Jianqiang's.

Although Wang Jianqiang rarely goes out, she frequently goes to Long Aoyu's place, and there is no guarantee she won't be bumped into at some point.

Thinking of this, her figure flashed and she disappeared from her residence.

Not long after.

She arrived outside the door of Wang Jianqiang's residence and reached out to trigger the Array outside the courtyard.

A moment later.

A spatial opening appeared.

She stepped inside, and her figure vanished from sight.

In the Small Space.

Tu Youyou entered the Pavilion and saw Wang Jianqiang on the second floor of the Pavilion.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Tu Youyou, his gaze moving from her feet to her legs, continuing upward, and finally settling on Tu Youyou's face.

"Fairy Tu, have you finished handling your affairs?"