Chapter 280: The Sincere Daoist Friend Wang

Hearing Qingcheng's words, Wang Jianqiang hesitated for a moment and sighed.

"Qingcheng Fairy has a discerning eye; even this was perceived by you."

"However, Qingcheng Fairy, do not overthink it; it is merely a slight Inner Demon. To help a friend like you, it is worth it."

An Inner Demon!

How could refining a Pill end up involving an Inner Demon?

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Qingcheng's expression instantly became grave.

An Inner Demon is no small matter.

Especially since...

Wang Jianqiang has already reached Golden Core Stage Perfection and is about to face the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

Once an Inner Demon arises at this time, it is very likely to erupt while undergoing the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

That would be troublesome!

"Daoist Friend, what exactly is going on?" Qingcheng's brows furrowed.

Wang Jianqiang gave a bitter smile, "Fairy, please do not ask. I will go and refine the Foundation-Solidifying and Origin-Nurturing Pill for you now."

"No." Qingcheng shook her head and said earnestly, "If you have developed an Inner Demon in order to help me, I will feel uneasy."

"Perhaps I will also develop an Inner Demon because of this."

"Therefore, Daoist Friend, whether for your own sake or for mine, you must explain the matter clearly."

"This..."

Wang Jianqiang was in a difficult position. After hesitating for a moment, he sighed, "Very well, since it has come to this, I shall tell you, Fairy."

Qingcheng nodded, showing a look of listening.

Wang Jianqiang sighed and said with a helpless expression, "Did I not tell you before, Fairy, that the sect I come from is called the Junzi Sect?"

Qingcheng nodded.

Wang Jianqiang paused, then continued, "We disciples of the Junzi Sect uphold the Way of the Gentleman."

"The so-called gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."

"My Junzi Sect disciples have always followed this path: we do not commit evil, nor do we casually become entangled in Karma, nor do we contend, nor do we give without cause."

"My refining a Pill for you now counts as violating our tenets and becoming entangled in Karma."

"If it were a villain like Ye Lingyun, violating the tenets would be nothing, but my character has always been to value affection and righteousness, and I am loyal to my sect, so..."

Speaking to this point, Wang Jianqiang gave another bitter smile.

After hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, a look of sudden realization appeared on Qingcheng's face, "That treacherous villain Ye Lingyun is not worth mentioning. Daoist Friend Wang is upright and principled; I admire you."

Having said this, she paused and smiled, "As for the problem of your Karma, it is easy to solve. If I pay you a reward, does that not count as giving without cause?"

"If things were as simple as you think, Qingcheng Fairy, I would not be so troubled." Wang Jianqiang shook his head.

"The so-called Karma was actually already created the moment you asked me for help."

"We disciples of the Junzi Sect emphasize following one's heart."

"Your asking me for help is the cause, and the first thought that appeared in my mind after hearing you speak is the effect."

"Apart from this, this Karma has no solution."

Upon hearing this, a flash of curiosity appeared on Qingcheng's face, "Then what was the first thought in your mind, Daoist Friend? Can't I just help you achieve it?"

Wang Jianqiang was silent for a moment, then transmitted two words to Qingcheng.

Hearing the voice transmitted into her mind, Qingcheng could not help but feel a surge of shame and anger, "Daoist Friend, I treat you as a friend, yet you... you actually want to..."

Qingcheng pointed at Wang Jianqiang, her pretty face flushed with anger, and she was somewhat unable to speak.

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "Qingcheng Fairy, you must be aware of your own charm."

"As a normal man, seeing such an outstanding Qingcheng Fairy, it is inevitable that I would have thoughts in my heart."

"It is not just me; I believe any normal man would not remain indifferent after seeing Qingcheng Fairy."

"It is just that in daily life, everyone deliberately hides the dark side of their hearts and does not easily express it."

"Under normal circumstances, I would do the same, but the situation is special now, and I am forced to speak my most truthful thoughts."

"If there is any offense, I hope you will not take it to heart, Fairy."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's explanation, although the flush on Qingcheng's face had not yet faded, her emotions became stable again.

She thought about it carefully; Wang Jianqiang's words actually made a lot of sense.

If it were not to help her, why would Wang Jianqiang expose his own ugly side?

He had sacrificed so much for her, even at the cost of his reputation.

And yet, she had blamed him instead...

To put it mildly, it was being ignorant; to put it strongly, it could be called returning kindness with enmity.

Thinking of this, she bowed deeply to Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, you do not need to apologize to me. Everything you have done is for my sake, and yet I misunderstood you; it is I who should apologize to you."

"It was I who was muddled for a moment and blamed you wrongly; I hope you will not take it to heart, Daoist Friend."

Hearing Qingcheng's words, Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I am very happy that Qingcheng Fairy can be so reasonable."

"Fairy, you need not worry."

"I have already said that I can refine the Foundation-Solidifying and Origin-Nurturing Pill for you; you do not need to help me resolve the Karma."

"It is merely a small Inner Demon; I do not fear it."

"If I cannot suppress the Inner Demon and perish because of it, then that is my own fate; it has nothing to do with you, and you need not blame yourself."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's free-spirited words.

Qingcheng felt a surge of emotion in her heart.

Daoist Friend Wang had indeed not mentioned the matter of Karma at the very beginning and had agreed to refine the Foundation-Solidifying and Origin-Nurturing Pill without a second word.

At that time, he must have already been prepared to perish for this, right?

She had not known Daoist Friend Wang for long, yet Daoist Friend Wang was actually able to do this much for her.

Such character, how could it be described by a mere word like noble? And how could he be that kind of vulgar person controlled by desires?

To think she had even misunderstood him because of Daoist Friend Wang's thoughts; how improper of her!

Such a person.

Not to mention that the other party only triggered the Karma because he wanted to help her.

Even if there were no such thing as this Karma.

Considering how sincere the other party was toward her.

If he wanted to, shouldn't she satisfy him?

Daoist Friend Wang has a broad mind, so she cannot be too narrow-minded herself.

Thinking of this.

Qingcheng's expression suddenly became firm, "Daoist Friend Wang, it is still the same thing: Qingcheng cannot let you develop an Inner Demon because of me."

"Your Karma, Qingcheng is willing to help you resolve it."

Hearing Qingcheng's words, Wang Jianqiang's expression changed, and he said in a low tone, "Qingcheng Fairy, that a peerless beauty like you is willing to overlook my offense, I am naturally happy."

"But you are my friend, and I do not wish to force you to do things you are unwilling to do."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Qingcheng laughed.

She felt that she truly had not misjudged him.

The last trace of resentment in her heart completely dissipated.

She shook her head gently, "For a person like Daoist Friend Wang who is at the peak of both the Dao of alchemy and the Dao of cultivation, and who possesses such a broad mind, what woman would not admire you?"

"I did not understand Daoist Friend Wang before."

"As for now..."

"Qingcheng is very happy to resolve the Karma for you, without the slightest bit of reluctance."