Chapter 121 Secrets and Suspicion
Long Tian walked out of the ceremonial grounds; however, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure not far ahead. He recognized her at a glance; it was Liu Qian.
He quickened his pace and ended up right beside her. "It's nice to see you, Liu Qian," he greeted her, a smile etched on his face.
Liu Qian merely glanced at him and said nothing.
Long Tian could understand. "Come on, Qian'er, are you going to continue like this? Ye Chen is in the past, and you didn't really love him, did you?"
"Really? You say that after you callously killed him? Even with all that, you easily move on with another girl," Liu Qian said coldly.
"She's just a friend. And even if Ye Chen wasn't your boyfriend, I still would have killed him, so you could say it was just a coincidence," Long Tian replied.
"A coincidence, huh? I was wrong about you; you haven't changed since the old days!" Liu Qian retorted and then walked faster, leaving Long Tian behind.
Long Tian just watched Liu Qian's departure, somewhat puzzled about how to make her return to her old self.
In the end, he shook his head, forgetting about it, and headed straight to the cafeteria.
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The sun rose higher, radiating its warmth. At Tianzhou High School, the bell rang, signaling the end of the school day.
Many students had gathered outside the gates, heading home to their respective houses.
Long Tian and Li Yue'er got into the car and began to leave the school premises.
"What do you think about the survival competition?" Long Tian initiated the conversation.
"I'm quite looking forward to it. It's the first time our school is participating, right?" Li Yue'er asked.
"Yes," Long Tian nodded, "It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you shouldn't miss it," he advised.
Li Yue'er grinned instead, "With my talent, I'll easily pass the selection, since there aren't many geniuses in Tianzhou High School," she said confidently.
"Oh, you seem to be getting more arrogant, I see," Long Tian remarked.
"Well, I learned a lot from you, including your arrogance," Li Yue'er responded, her smirk widening.
Long Tian laughed, "Hahaha, Li Yue'er, you never cease to amaze me. But you might want to assess the situation since you don't know how strong your opponents will be," he advised.
"Sure, I'll rein in this sense of arrogance," Li Yue'er responded.
Long Tian just smiled in response, stepping on the gas pedal and speeding up towards the villa.
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Time continued to pass, and two days had gone by.
Now, in the evening, in the Wudang sect, Qin Chen opened his eyes after two days of rest, fully replenishing his energy.
He stood up immediately, stretching his muscles. A wide smile graced his face, "Finally, after two days, I'm fully recovered," he said contentedly.
Having joined the battle, he felt a boost in his strength, which brought him great joy.
At this moment, Shen Yulan emerged from the jade pendant.
Qin Chen greeted her immediately, "Good evening, Lady Shen, it's nice to see you again. Two days felt like an eternity to me."
"Good evening, Qin Chen. I'm glad you've recovered well, but I'm curious about something. If I ask, will you answer honestly?" Shen Yulan said, sincerity evident in her tone.
"Sure, what do you want to know, Lady Shen?" Qin Chen asked.
"I'm very curious about the Heartblade of Guo Jian you often mention. Is it truly powerful enough for you to kill the guards of the Golden Star sect's treasure room?" Shen Yulan inquired.
"Well, it is powerful. It belonged to Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor who unified China," Qin Chen replied.
Upon hearing Qin Chen's explanation, Shen Yulan still seemed dubious. However, she didn't inquire further and returned to the jade pendant.
Qin Chen was confused by Shen Yulan's behavior, yet he didn't dwell on it and immediately left the room.
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Meanwhile, in a grand chamber, Shi Huang and several Elders gathered, along with Yu Zhong and some of his subordinates.
However, Yu Zhong's expression didn't look good. "It's been two days, Master Shi, and I still haven't found the Heartblade of Guo Jian. You see, it's the treasure left behind by the first emperor; you wouldn't want to see my face in front of the other commanders due to failing this task," he said, his face grim.
"This is a complicated matter, but is it really that important? Isn't the legacy of the first emperor more than just the Heartblade of Guo Jian?" Shi Huang asked.
"Of course not, there are many other relics from Qin Shi Huang, but that Heartblade was special. Even one of the generals, Long Xuan, ordered to find it at all costs. I am deeply ashamed, Master Shi; this task was supposed to promote me, but it has only humiliated me. My idea should have been correct; checking everyone's spatial rings. If I find out who took it, I will crush them into pieces!" Yu Zhong said angrily.
Shi Huang stroked his chin, "In that case, Yu Zhong, the Wudang sect will assist you in finding the Heartblade of Guo Jian," he said.
"Well, I'm relieved to hear that," Yu Zhong said.
"I intend..."
While the two of them were still discussing, Han Yuan had an indescribable expression. Although he didn't participate in the battle against the Golden Star sect, he knew enough to be aware that the Heartblade of Guo Jian hadn't been found yet.
This made him worried, as weeks ago, Qin Chen had asked him about the Heartblade of Guo Jian.
Amidst these thoughts, he raised his hand, making everyone, including Shi Huang, look at him.
"Do you have a suggestion, Elder Han?" Shi Huang asked.
"I just want to ask, did Qin Chen participate in that battle?" Han Yuan inquired.
"Yes, he did. Why do you ask, Elder Han?" Shi Huang asked back, his interest piqued.
"I'm just curious, Master Shi," Han Yuan replied.
Shi Huang nodded and continued the discussion with Yu Zhong.
Meanwhile, Han Yuan became even more worried. The Heartblade of Guo Jian hadn't been found yet, and Qin Chen, who had inquired about it, had participated in the battle...
These thoughts led him to a conclusion: Qin Chen might be the one who took the Heartblade.
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The night grew darker without the moon in the sky. The discussion had concluded, but Yu Zhong didn't leave immediately, choosing to stay until the Heartblade was found.
Meanwhile, Han Yuan hurriedly walked around, heading to every training spot, cultivation room, technique room, and more.
All of this was to find Qin Chen.
However, after more than ten minutes, he still hadn't found him.
"Where are you, Qin Chen?" he muttered to himself.
He didn't give up and continued searching.
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Meanwhile, outside the Wudang sect, near a lake, Qin Chen sat on a rock while munching on traditional Chinese snacks.
At the same time, he held and gazed at the Heartblade of Guo Jian. At the first time, he was very impressed and wanted to use it for himself, but now, for some reason, he didn't feel interested. He felt as if there was something difficult to explain about this Heartblade.
"But I have to admit, this purple color is truly beautiful and cool; I..." However, his voice trailed off as he sensed a presence behind him.
"Is that the Heartblade of Guo Jian?" a voice came from behind.
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