Chapter 367: Chapter 367: Jiang Cen’s Scheme
News of Song Wanning winning the challenge quickly spread throughout the Sect.
Many of the Sect’s talented disciples heard about it, and they also heard her bold declaration.
But no one took it seriously. They had no interest in Song Wanning and certainly wouldn’t go out of their way to challenge her.
Simply put, they didn’t think she was worth their time.
Only Jiang Cen paid it any special attention.
She once again went to Liu Xingzhi’s mountain peak under the pretext of seeking his guidance. When she saw him instructing Zhang Shuning in her cultivation, a wave of unease washed over her.
The thought of their relationship in the book was especially revolting to her, so she walked right up and wedged herself between them.
The moment Liu Xingzhi saw her, he was instantly annoyed and turned to leave.
Panicked, Jiang Cen shouted, "Liu Xingzhi, if you dare leave, I’ll tell my father immediately!"
"I just want to ask for your advice on cultivation. Do you have to be so cold to me?"
Her eyes reddened as she spoke, and she truly felt wronged.
’It was the original owner who made all those mistakes. What does that have to do with me?’
Hearing this, Zhang Shuning, who was standing to the side, furrowed her brow. A flash of killing intent crossed her eyes as she looked at Jiang Cen.
’This Jiang Cen has bullied Master for so long, and now she dares to threaten him with her father, the Supreme Elder. It’s simply unforgivable.’
’But Master always falls for this kind of threat.’
’Sigh, Master is just too deferential to his elders. That’s why he’s constantly bullied by Jiang Cen. Otherwise, given their respective cultivation levels, it’s hard to say who would be bullying whom.’
Sure enough, upon hearing her threat, a frosty glint flashed across Liu Xingzhi’s perpetually cold face, but he didn’t try to leave again.
He returned to the stone table and sat down, asking coldly, "What is your question?"
’If she asks about anything other than cultivation, I’m leaving immediately.’
Seeing this, Jiang Cen pursed her lips, her heart filled with a surge of delight.
’As long as I interact with him more, he’ll slowly discover how great I am and eventually fall in love with me.’
She had full confidence!
’After all, I’m not one of these boring natives. I can show Liu Xingzhi a more interesting life, maybe even change his cold personality!!!’
"I was practicing my cultivation recently and ran into a problem here. Senior Brother, could you explain it to me...?"
Jiang Cen subtly edged Zhang Shuning aside and moved closer to Liu Xingzhi.
Liu Xingzhi’s expression remained indifferent. He took the tome on Arrays that Jiang Cen handed him, found the problem with a single glance, and pointed it out to her.
In just a few words, he had clearly explained Jiang Cen’s problem. She wanted to pester him further, but Liu Xingzhi simply stood up and left without a backward glance.
This time, her shouts were useless. Liu Xingzhi didn’t even turn his head.
As she watched him shut the main gate, an inexplicable sense of grievance welled up inside her.
’That damn man... he dares treat me like this now? Just wait! He’ll be begging me to come back to him later!!!’
She turned and looked at Zhang Shuning, who was standing to the side.
’This kind of hypocritical, pure-acting girl... she’s such an eyesore.’
After shooting Zhang Shuning a disdainful look, Jiang Cen had no choice but to leave.
She hadn’t gone far before she heard about Song Wanning’s bold declaration, which made her raise an eyebrow.
’This woman’s arrogance could give the original owner a run for her money!’
She stroked her chin, a thoughtful look in her eyes.
’Song Wanning’s personality is so awful. If I use her as a foil, I might be able to salvage my own reputation.’
’With someone like that to compare me to, Liu Xingzhi will notice my transformation even faster.’
After some thought, Jiang Cen flew toward Chasing Cloud Peak.
Meanwhile, Song Wanning was practicing her swordsmanship. She had just grasped the threshold of the ’connecting channel,’ and she knew that with more practice, its effects would become even greater.
But a figure suddenly appeared on the peak.
The corners of Song Wanning’s lips curled. Pretending not to see, she swung her sword, sending a flash of sword light directly at Jiang Cen.
Jiang Cen hadn’t thought much of Song Wanning to begin with, so it never occurred to her that she might be interrupting her practice. But just as she landed, a sword strike came cleaving toward her. The intense killing intent was so startling that she hastily dodged aside. A lock of her hair was severed and drifted to the ground.
’If I’d been any slower, I would’ve been hit!’
Jiang Cen’s face darkened. She was about to erupt in anger but then remembered her plan and forced herself to swallow it.
"My apologies, I seem to have interrupted your practice."
She forced a smile and walked toward Song Wanning, who had just lowered her sword.
Song Wanning raised an eyebrow, surprised by Jiang Cen’s reaction. Just then, she heard the other woman’s thoughts once more.
’This detestable woman. If I didn’t need an idiot sidekick to make me look good by comparison, who would bother coming to find you?’
’This is so humiliating!’
’Idiot sidekick?’
The interest in Song Wanning’s eyes deepened.
’Is she referring to me?’
’This intruder’s way of thinking is certainly interesting.’
’Why does she want me to be her sidekick?’
’Sigh, Liu Xingzhi will end up leading the expedition to the Spirit Stream Secret Realm. I have to find a way to change his opinion of me, and while I’m at it, claim the fortunate encounters within.’
’The book says there’s a supreme treasure hidden in the Spirit Stream Secret Realm that not even the female lead, Zhang Shuning, knows about!’
’Once I get Song Wanning on my side, I’ll have her fight with Zhang Shuning, while I go look for that supreme treasure...’
Knowing the plot was Jiang Cen’s greatest advantage.
The original owner knew nothing but how to use her status to bully others. Her cultivation had been boosted by elixirs, not effort. Since she was his only daughter and her mother had passed away early, her father doted on her excessively.
She could have anything she wanted, just by asking.
Because she had been so arrogant in the past, all the top prodigies in the Sect had a poor opinion of her. Winning them over in a short period was simply impossible.
This Song Wanning, however, was a talented individual who could be put to use.
’Now I have to find a way to become even more outstanding!’
Jiang Cen had no idea that Song Wanning had heard every single one of her plans. Acting as friendly as she could, she walked over and said, "You’re Song Wanning, right? I’m Jiang Cen, daughter of Supreme Elder Jiang Yingtian. According to seniority, you should call me Master Jiang."
"Master Jiang."
The smile on Song Wanning’s lips deepened as she agreeably called out, "Master Jiang."
’Jiang Cen’s scheme is quite something.’
’Then I’ll play the part of the "idiot sidekick" for now...’
’After all, I’m curious about that supreme treasure, too.’
"Haha, I’ll call you Wan Ning from now on. It sounds a little closer, don’t you think?"
Jiang Cen was even more pleased to see that Song Wanning showed no resistance toward her.
’Only an idiot like her wouldn’t know about my reputation.’
"Since you’re new to the Sect, you probably don’t know about a lot of things, right?"
"In a few days, the Void Refining Stage disciples will be participating in the Spirit Stream Secret Realm. It’s a shame that since you’re a new disciple, it seems there won’t be a spot for you this time."
She let out a sigh, her expression full of pity.
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