Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

He's still just a young man, after all! He doesn't understand the seriousness of the situation. How could Chen Pingping's matters be casually discussed? As for the so-called punitive expedition, HEH HEH... it's just a show, a release of frustration. Venting their disgruntlement is enough; if they were to truly face Chen Pingping, even if someone like Saint Zhou Wu joined their ranks, they wouldn't dare to act rashly. The lessons from past failures are still vivid, shocking and attention-grabbing. Chen Pingping's strength is beyond doubt.

A young man approached, smiling. "You have great potential."

Huh? The youth didn't understand. He was only asking around. What did this have to do with potential?

「Night had fallen!」

Chen Shixian tiptoed over. She didn't want others to know, as it would be quite embarrassing.

But then...

"Sister, you've grown stronger again." Zi Ji appeared behind her out of nowhere, pausing before adding, "Senior Brother isn't here; he's out."

Oh? Chen Shixian cleared her throat and said, "I'm not here to find your senior brother."

"He said he had to go out for something," Zi Ji said.

"Where to?" Chen Shixian asked subconsciously. "Um, I'm really not here to find your senior brother."

"He must be off to look for Moon God!" Zi Ji pondered. "He was muttering about it just now, saying he wanted to get some clarity."

Chen Shixian's eyes widened. "About what?" Suddenly, she had a bad feeling.

Recalling, Zi Ji imitated Chen Pingping's ramblings: "It doesn't make sense! I'm so handsome, wise and valiant, with strong abilities—truly a once-in-a-millennium Tao Companion. Why is Moon God so indifferent?

"Eh! Could it be because she's too shy?

"Forget it, forget it, I'll go ask!"

Embracing his "good man" nature, Chen Pingping decided to take responsibility for Moon God. Everything would be peaceful tonight if she agreed, but if she refused... HEH HEH!

Chen Pingping's eyelids twitched as he hummed, "Even if I have to rouse the Sacred Soldiers, I will suppress you."

Yet when he arrived, the mountain was tranquil and deserted. Furrowing his brows, he couldn't understand where the girl had gone so late at night.

Standing there for a long time...

Chen Shixian also followed. As she bid Zi Ji farewell, she said earnestly, "Don't worry, I'm really not here for him."

Zi Ji nodded. "I believe you!"

The night was enchanting, with stars twinkling, adorning the beautiful night sky. Looking up was like viewing a painted scroll, filled with poetry. Yet the solitude of the mountains brought a tinge of desolation to the world.

Chen Shixian had been there for an hour, not speaking, just gazing at his back.

From this angle, the jerk actually has some charisma. He looks okay, and his abilities are passable. Hmm, with a little effort, he might be worthy of my Divine Body, she narcissistically thought.

"Hey!" Chen Shixian couldn't help but call out.

Chen Pingping glanced back at her, then turned away again.

The latter showed anger, thinking, If it weren't for Moon God's repeated warnings, telling me to prevent you from reaching Heavenly Road, HUMPH! I would never have come looking for you.

Of course, what annoyed her was that after waiting for so long, this jerk just glanced at her and didn't even bother to say a word. Damn it!

Chen Shixian secretly ground her teeth and then said, "Moon God told me to tell you to leave quickly!"

Very direct.

Although she had thought before coming to find a reason, or perhaps an excuse to deceive Chen Pingping, when the words reached her lips, she couldn't utter a single one.

"You've been here?" Chen Pingping was surprised. "When did this happen?"

"Not long ago."

"Where did she go?"

"Do you care that much about her?" Chen Shixian's breathing suddenly became hurried, her chest heaving.

Chen Pingping said, "Not really, just the concern between friends, that's all!"

"Then? What if I disappeared one day?" Chen Shixian asked. "Would you care about me the same way?"

"Of course not!" Chen Pingping grinned. "It would be great if you disappeared; no one would bother me then. What a joyful thought!"

"..."

According to past habits, she could have drawn her sword by now, staging a cat-and-mouse battle. However, Chen Shixian didn't. Her dark eyes suddenly dimmed a little, tinged with sadness and loss. She didn't understand... she had known Chen Pingping longer, after all.

Chen Pingping walked over and asked, "Do you know where she is?"

Chen Shixian shook her head. "I don't know! But Moon God said you should leave Central Continent right away."

That was impossible. He had to defeat the bastard at the end of Heavenly Road; otherwise, Zi Ji would be in mortal danger. Besides... the fighting spirit deep inside him had also been awakened by that fellow. So, there were two purposes for his coming here tonight. First, should I take responsibility? Second, who exactly is that guy at the end of Heavenly Road? The inadvertent encounter during the day, the fleeting slaughter, had gravely wounded him. He found it hard to believe that person's true strength. It's a pity Moon God wasn't here.

Chen Pingping said no more and left in a few strides.

Chen Shixian, who was behind him, also followed...

After leaving the mountain, he instinctively looked back. "Why are you following me?"

"Moon God instructed me to follow you unless you leave Central Continent," she said seriously. "Also, I am repaying you."

"Damn!" Chen Pingping was speechless. "You should hurry back! It's too dangerous here."

Chen Shixian remained expressionless.

"By the way, have you cultivated your realm yet?" he asked.

"I have!"

"That's great! The Divine Body's talent is truly powerful. I was just casually saying... uh..."

Damn it! I let it slip, Chen Pingping thought, fleeing in a panic.

The two of them, one after the other, arrived at the area they had been in during the day. He stood still not far away.

Behind him, Chen Shixian, her face grim, asked, "What did you just say?"

Casually saying? Could matters of cultivation really be spoken of so casually? This bastard! Did he even know how much she had sacrificed to cultivate a single realm, to unlock her Human Body Treasure? She had nearly died several times!

"Shh, don't talk. Look at the starry sky, isn't it beautiful?" Chen Pingping sensed her killing intention. His heart leaped with fear, and he hurriedly changed the subject. "A beautiful starry sky is only worthy of a beautiful you."

The sweet nothings were cliché. But one thing was certain: the girls of this world were completely inexperienced with such things.

Sure enough, after he said this, Chen Shixian's face immediately turned red, and she completely forgot her earlier question. Her eyes widened, her heartbeat quickened, and her mind was filled with Chen Pingping's words: "Beautiful you."

He actually complimented me! It was as if she had heard the most unbelievable words.

The night grew deeper.

In front of the mountain, the two stood silently. Two hours had passed without them speaking.

However, they were unaware that many powerful individuals lay in wait in the shadows, watching the scene and naturally seeing Chen Pingping's flirtatious exchange with Chen Shixian.

They exchanged wordless glances.

Not long ago, Chen Pingping had just gotten involved with Moon God. How much time had passed? And now he was already flirting with another woman!

"You? Was what you said just now true?" Chen Shixian asked, fiddling with the corner of her clothes, averting her gaze, and feeling inexplicably nervous.

"What?"

"You just said... I was beautiful..."

"Of course! You are the most beautiful girl in the world. Your figure, looks, and features are all top-notch. Most importantly, you are also kind..." Chen Pingping said with a grin.

Yes, kind! That should do it. You won't be angry now, right?

Chen Shixian paused, then asked again, "Then? Compared to the Saintess!"

"You're prettier! You're the prettiest; the Saintess can't compare!" Chen Pingping quickly replied. "Her butt is too big, her figure is out of shape. She's not as slender as you."

The corners of the mouths of the many powerful onlookers twitched.

On a distant mountain peak, the Saintess, who was meditating there, slowly opened her eyes.

"And compared to Moon God?" she asked again.

"You're still the most beautiful. In the entire world, you're the best-looking; it's the same no matter who you're compared with." Seeing her delighted expression, Chen Pingping wiped away a cold sweat. To cover up that earlier slip of the tongue, I'm really going all out!

In the shadows: "..."

They truly hadn't expected that Chen Pingping—the legendary figure who had destroyed the Bai Family, toppled Chong Tower, intimidated numerous powerful factions, and crushed geniuses of his generation—could be so deceitful, telling lies with a straight face. Undeniably, Chen Shixian was indeed very beautiful, but she was far from reaching the level of Moon God or the Saintess; at best, she ranked third. And yet! Good heavens! You just blurt out whatever comes to mind, not even afraid of being struck by lightning for your lies!