Chapter 44 Come, I will cherish you well; go, I will live my life well

Chu Tianshen was deeply surprised by the sudden appearance of Ye Nishang, who had also specifically asked for him.

Upon hearing that this peerless beauty was looking for Chu Tianshen, Zhao Tengfei and Mo Xiaolang could not help but feel a surge of envy.

Although they did not know Ye Nishang's identity, they could deduce from her aura alone that she was undoubtedly an inner-court core disciple.

After speaking, Ye Nishang turned around and walked toward a small grove outside the outer court. Looking at that exquisitely beautiful back, Chu Tianshen could not help but recall the scene from that night in the Four Directions Forest.

It had also been in a forest that day.

Without hesitation, he followed her.

At this moment, Ye Nishang was dressed in a pristine white sacred robe, her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her steps were light, resembling a celestial fairy descending to the mortal realm.

She was simply incomparable to Liu Qingxin, Yun Yanran, and the others.

Although the facial features of those women were also quite striking and could be considered beauties, compared to Ye Nishang, they lost not only in appearance but also in aura.

About a few minutes later, Ye Nishang and Chu Tianshen entered the dark, secluded grove.

"You went to the inner court tonight and tested your talent on the Blood Succession Stone."

Ye Nishang stated.

She did not phrase it as a question, but as a certainty.

Although her tone when speaking to Chu Tianshen was still somewhat cold and distant, it was clearly different from how she treated other men.

Toward Liu Qingfeng and Yin Taihu, her eyes were filled with utter disgust, and she was reluctant to utter another word.

Toward Chu Tianshen, however, there was a hint of a reproachful chill.

Chu Tianshen smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

"What is your relationship with that Yin Taihu?"

"Forget it, regardless of what relationship you have, you had better stay away from him."

Ye Nishang continued.

Hearing this, Chu Tianshen was slightly stunned, clearly not expecting Ye Nishang to bring this up with him.

"Staying away from him won't do. I've sworn an oath; I must kill him."

Chu Tianshen said straightforwardly.

"Kill him?"

"Do you know who he is?"

Ye Nishang gently frowned and asked.

"I don't care which faction from the Greater World he comes from. He hurt my grandmother, so he must die."

Chu Tianshen said firmly.

"Then, good luck to you."

Ye Nishang paused for a moment and said.

"Did you look for me just to confirm if it was me tonight?"

"I thought there was something else."

Chu Tianshen suddenly spoke up.

From the moment they entered the grove, his eyes had not left Ye Nishang for even a second.

Had this been any other man, he would have been slapped away long ago.

"Actually, there are many things I want to tell you. That day in the Four Directions Forest, I..."

Just as she mentioned the Four Directions Forest, Chu Tianshen felt a wave of intense heat emanate from Ye Nishang's eyes, and the surrounding temperature abruptly soared.

"Never mention that place again, or I will kill you."

Ye Nishang said in a low voice.

"What I wanted to say is that the person who harmed you that day is not dead."

"You need to be careful."

Chu Tianshen said instead.

"Also, I apologize for what happened that night."

"If you want me to take responsibility, I will certainly do so."

"My grandfather told me that if you take off a woman's clothes, you must take responsibility for her to the end."

"Even though you took them off yourself..."

Before Chu Tianshen could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a chill envelop him, and he turned around and fled in a panic, without even looking back.

Watching the figure disappear into the darkness, Ye Nishang slowly withdrew her aura.

"If I cannot obtain the Ancient Emperor Jade of the Pagoda Snake this time, I will be forced into a political marriage when I return."

"Your talent is indeed exceptional, but what they value goes far beyond that."

Ye Nishang could not help whispering softly.

Thinking of the forced marriage awaiting her upon her return, a look of disappointment appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Yet for some reason, upon confirming that it was Chu Tianshen who had manifested that terrifying purple talent tonight, a trace of inexplicable joy blossomed within her heart.

Moreover, she now felt a slight curiosity about Chu Tianshen's background and lineage.

A purple talent—even in the Greater World, there could not be many who were capable of achieving such a feat.

He was unquestionably an elite among elites.

Just as Chu Tianshen returned to the gates of the inner court, he saw the purple light atop the cultivation tower bloom once more. The gorgeously brilliant purple radiance cast a faint, delicate purple hue over the entire void.

It was utterly breathtaking.

Furthermore, amidst that faint purple radiance, people could actually sense wisps of a revitalizing life force.

Bathed in that purple light, one felt a warm glow, and their Dantian grew warm and invigorated.

Before long, someone shouted out, "I, I've broken through to the seventh stage of the Tongyuan Realm!"

Immediately afterward:

"I've broken through too."

"I've been stuck at the first stage of the Tongshen Realm for two years, and I've finally broken through."

"This must be brought by that purple light. I never thought that someone else merely awakening a talent would allow us to benefit as well. A peerless genius is truly terrifying beyond measure."

"This purple light carries the breath of new life, capable of expanding the Dantian and meridians. We really are basking in the light of Young Master Taihu this time."

For a time, many people from both the inner and outer courts were excitedly discussing among themselves.

However, aside from those on the seventh underground level who knew this was brought by Yin Taihu, the others still did not know who was responsible.

Yet after tonight, the name of Yin Taihu would thoroughly resound throughout Cloud Sea Academy, the entire Cloud Sea City, and even the Great Qian Dynasty.

What these people did not know, however, was that the true creator of this miracle was actually Chu Tianshen.

If their talents were re-tested half a year later, one could only wonder what kind of expression they would wear upon witnessing Chu Tianshen's heaven-defying talent.

As for Yin Taihu, he had already made up his mind. When his family members arrived in half a year, he would make those within the clan who looked down upon him see with their own eyes that his peerless talent was by no means inferior to the so-called prodigies of the family.

As the purple light gradually faded, Chu Tianshen, Zhao Tengfei, and Mo Xiaolang returned to their dormitory first.

"Big Brother Tianshen, who was that fairy today?"

"What is your relationship with her? Is she your younger sister?"

Zhao Tengfei asked.

"That is definitely the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life. Forget it, she comes from the inner court, and her aura is at least at the Three Realms level; she is simply not someone ordinary trash like us can covet."

Mo Xiaolang also chimed in.

"You're only sixteen, and you're already talking about 'your whole life'?"

"I only know her name is Ye Nishang, and she comes from the Greater World."

"As for our relationship, she won't let me talk about it."

Chu Tianshen said.

At the mention of Ye Nishang, the corners of his mouth twitched upward into a broad grin.

Anyone could tell what that smile meant; it was unmistakably the look of someone deeply in love.

"Tsk tsk tsk, won't let you talk about it, yet it's written all over your face."

"Still, Big Brother Tianshen, you need to work hard. Women are very realistic; with your current cultivation level, not many women would be willing to stay by your side."

Zhao Tengfei remarked.

Hearing this, Chu Tianshen merely smiled.

"You two are still young; what do you know about reality?"

"Besides, whether it's friends or lovers, we should simply face them with a calm heart."

"If you appear in my life, I will cherish you well. If you leave, then I will live my life well and cultivate diligently."

Chu Tianshen said with a smile.

"You're not even that old, yet your mindset is so mature."

"Big Brother Tianshen, starting today, we will help you improve your cultivation."

"At the very least, we'll help you open up seven meridian wheels before you turn twenty and stay in the outer court so that you can be closer to that fairy sister, right?"

Mo Xiaolang said.

"That's right, the two of us have already discussed this with Wang Teng. He said that in a few days, he will take you to meet the members of the Wang Faction. As long as you join the Wang Faction, anything is possible."

Zhao Tengfei also added.

Chu Tianshen only smiled. He had indeed considered this; relying solely on himself to understand Cloud Sea Academy was simply impossible.

However, he had no desire to join any faction.

For within his heart, a single thought had already begun to sprout.

"Why not create a Chu Faction of my own?"