Chapter 1609: Chapter 1589: The Old Man’s Invitation
"Do you know where your friend will go in the future?" The old man casually sat on the windowsill, quietly looking at He Wenyu.
He Wenyu frowned. She had heard Luo Qianqian mentioned it once, something about going to an academy?
"She seems to be going to some academy." She said without hesitation. This wasn’t really a secret, at least in the eyes of the old man who clearly already knew something.
The old man nodded with satisfaction. "Then do you know the chances of you getting in with your level?"
He Wenyu froze instantly. She had thought about advancing and retreating alongside Luo Qianqian, but she didn’t know if it was possible.
"I’m telling you, there’s no possibility at all."
The old man looked at He Wenyu with disdain. "Although you’re also a cultivator, neither your talent nor ability is as good as your friend’s."
"So what? She won’t stop being friends with me because of that." He Wenyu clenched her fist tightly. How could she not know it? But even if that’s the case, what can be done? If it m-eant taking someone else’s talent like Shui Yuntian, she would absolutely not do it!
"Indeed, but you will slowly become a burden to her, dragging her down. Right now, you can help her, but in the future? Her cultivation speed, even if she’s carefree, is not something you can compete with." The old man sneered. "Moreover, she will have other friends around her in the future. Can you guarantee that no one will take your place?"
He Wenyu frowned deeply. "She won’t!"
They had grown up together since childhood. The most serious argument they had was because she didn’t listen to advice. She didn’t believe Luo Qianqian would become close with someone else and not care about her.
After all, even when Qin Nuan Cong Rong was around, Luo Qianqian introduced her openly and straightforwardly, telling her that she was Luo Qianqian’s sister and asked them to take care of her.
How could anyone else replace her position? Their relationship was irreplaceable because they shared all the beautiful childhood memories and struggles.
"Even so, what if she’s on the other side in the future and you’re in Nine Heavens Pavilion, separated by thousands of miles and not in contact for a long time? Can you still maintain this relationship?" The old man waved his hand, and a plate of unfinished pastries fell into his hand. Despite blocking his nose, he happily enjoyed the food.
He Wenyu frowned, unwilling to talk to the old man any further. He seemed to be here just to provoke trouble.
She thought for a moment, then simply sat down and ignored him.
If he had something to discuss with her, he would naturally say so. Her best strategy was to remain motionless and wait to respond to all changes.
The old man was stunned by He Wenyu’s reaction, then smiled and continued eating while glancing at He Wenyu out of the corner of his eye.
Though her talent wasn’t outstanding, she had a good nature, and he couldn’t help but nod in approval.
She was also quite good-looking, fair and tender. Although a bit temperamental, she was still within an acceptable range.
"What’s this? Planning to ignore me until I get bored and leave?" The old man flipped into the room from the window with an expression of calmness, sat on a chair at the side, and unceremoniously ate the remaining food on the table, showing no sign of disdain.
He Wenyu rolled her eyes silently in the direction of the door. If you know that, why don’t you consciously leave on your own?
Stop trying to coax naive girls here! She had seen the world and wouldn’t be easily lured by a few words!
"What a pity, I, the old man, like a challenge. It’s okay if you ignore me, I’ll just bother you." The old man chuckled. "This pastry is a bit too sweet, not quite to my taste."
He Wenyu frowned at him, watching the old man hold up a piece of egg tart, then rolled her eyes again. "Old man, careful with all that sweet stuff. You might get diabetes. Anyway, that’s for us girls to enjoy. It’s fine if you don’t like it! You can leave... hmm, out the window, turn right, there’s a noodle shop over there."
The old man was instantly enraged, his beard puffing up. "Little girl, don’t you know to respect the elderly? You have to listen to the opinions of an old man!"
Then he took another bite. "However, I do quite like the texture. If it were another flavor, it might be nice too."
He Wenyu rolled her eyes again. "Do you know what kindness to the young is?"
What a joke, she was very satisfied with the taste of her own creations, especially with Luo Qianqian’s high praise, saying it tasted much better than the original version.
After all, Luo Qianqian was the one who ate pastries the most.
"You silly girl! Do you believe..."
"I believe. I believe you could crush me with a finger, and I also believe you, with your immense power, wouldn’t fuss with small fry like me..." He Wenyu calmly took out a piece of chocolate. "A meeting gift for you. Safe travels, don’t scare our family’s Shiqi."
"Heh, do you believe I could grab you right now?"
"Try it!" Luo Qianqian suddenly burst through the room’s door, holding a bow and arrow, her face serious. "Xiao Yu, come over here!"
"Oh oh oh." He Wenyu quickly ran behind Luo Qianqian, her face full of tension. "Shiqi, this is the guy who sneaked some chicken soup. He’s got a nosebleed, what should we do?"
"Is this really the time to worry about him? Are you okay?" Luo Qianqian asked urgently, holding her bow and arrow defensively, ready to act if the old man made a move.
"Uh, I’m fine. He just came to eat a little food, and didn’t do anything. I’m perfectly okay." He Wenyu quickly waved her arms and legs to prove she was unharmed to Luo Qianqian.
"Wow, you really do have a good relationship." The old man seemed not to care about Luo Qianqian’s actions, just raised an eyebrow and tossed aside the plum blossom cake in his hand. "But can you protect her every moment? Ensure I never have an opportunity? Besides, are you really my opponent?"
The moment the old man finished speaking, Luo Qianqian’s face turned pale. She saw an invisible elemental chain with a wave binding her in place with no flaw to escape!
"Run!" Luo Qianqian shouted angrily, her face ashen.
He Wenyu grimaced, "I can’t move either..."
Luo Qianqian was shocked, her expression changing several times. After all, they were still on the grounds of Forget Worries Tea House. If they stayed upstairs for too long without returning, someone would naturally come looking for them.
"What do you want, I won’t blink for anything I have, but not her!" Luo Qianqian’s mind raced, but she softened her tone. "Whether it’s gold and silver jewelry, a martial arts secret manual, or..."
"Do you think I need them?" The old man sneered, slowly walking in front of the two, flicking his shabby sleeve, bringing them into the room, and the door shut behind them, isolating everything outside.
No way to call for help...
