Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1726 - 1719: Building a Closer Relationship

Chapter 1726: Chapter 1719: Building a Closer Relationship

Cheng Ziang furrowed his brows and stared at her, clearly emphasizing repeatedly the nature of his relationship with Hun Jiansi. Yet, every time he heard her mentioning that person, an uncomfortable feeling would rise in his heart. It always left an illusion of unwavering devotion cast into the gutter.

However, if we talk about precedence, he himself was the latecomer, disrupting the relationship between Hun Jiansi and that person. After much thought, he realized the fool turned out to be himself.

"What’s wrong?"

Though unable to see Cheng Ziang’s face, she could still feel under the glow of the fire that his gaze was somewhat off.

"No, nothing, well, we should proceed to Shengyuan Prefecture quickly." Cheng Ziang shook his head and said.

"Naturally." Hun Jiansi answered as a matter of course.

For a moment, Cheng Ziang had a terrifying thought, which was to invade Hun Jiansi’s heart using Liseya to uncover the secrets hidden deep within her.

No, he couldn’t do this. Hun Jiansi wasn’t just anyone. She had helped a lot along the way; he couldn’t treat her this way.

Cheng Ziang shook his head vigorously, dismissing the unrealistic ideas from his mind.

"Are you really okay?" Hun Jiansi looked at him, asking with concern.

"Really, it’s nothing," Cheng Ziang shook his head once more, then looked at Hun Jiansi and asked seriously, "Can I ask you a question?"

"Yes."

"Neither you nor the Manor Lord would harm us, right?" Cheng Ziang took a deep breath and asked.

Faced with his question, Hun Jiansi was taken aback, her expression a bit unsettled. She withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and after a long silence, slowly said, "I, I can’t guarantee. But, at least, I, I won’t harm you, definitely not..."

"What if, I mean what if, the Manor Lord is against us?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"I, I wouldn’t listen to him... nor would I help you... I..."

"I see, thank you." Cheng Ziang nodded in relief.

"I’m sorry..." Hun Jiansi looked up at him, saying timidly.

"Why apologize, I think you did well, at least you have principles." Cheng Ziang chuckled and said.

"You don’t think I’m setting you up, do you? Absolutely not, I stake my life on it." Hun Jiansi said, raising her hand.

"Alright, alright, I understand, it’s just," Cheng Ziang sighed, saying sincerely, "it’s just that we, being outsiders, inevitably feel uneasy..."

"It’s okay, you’re so powerful, surely you can turn danger into safety." Hun Jiansi said.

"You reminded me, I almost forgot," Cheng Ziang smiled slightly, lowering his head to flip the roasted meat.

"Aren’t you eating?" Hun Jiansi stared at him and asked with anticipation.

"I am, why ask that?" Cheng Ziang turned his head and asked her.

"Then hurry and take off the mask, why wear it." Hun Jiansi said impatiently.

"I just went to say hello to Dongliang Hu, so I put it on." Cheng Ziang said.

"Let me help you." As she spoke, Hun Jiansi moved to do it.

"Calm down first, put down the bowl before you do it." Cheng Ziang said helplessly.

Yet despite his words, his body didn’t seem to reject it, letting Hun Jiansi take off the mask from his face.

Seeing Cheng Ziang’s handsome appearance, Hun Jiansi’s eyes curved into beautiful crescents again, giving a knowing smile.

"Do you particularly like handsome guys?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Hmm, handsome guys, probably." Hun Jiansi tilted her head and said, there’s no phrase like ’handsome guy’ in Kyushu language, but when mentioned ’handsome’, she candidly admitted.

"Actually, there’s something I’ve never been honest with you about," Cheng Ziang thought for a moment and said hesitantly.

"Hmm, what is it," Hun Jiansi was stunned for a moment, then suddenly blushed, unable to contain her joy, turned her head and said, "Has our relationship come to this stage..."

"Eh? Uh... actually, you probably already know..." Cheng Ziang looked at her blankly, speaking cautiously.

"Hmm?"

"Previously, you mentioned, I am not of the Nascent Soul Realm, not even a cultivator, right." Cheng Ziang asked.

"Hmm, what’s wrong, did I say something wrong?" Hun Jiansi asked wide-eyed and cautiously.

"No, not at all, actually, it’s not much of a secret, telling you is fine, after all, you... are also considered our friend." Cheng Ziang said.

Pausing, he continued, "Since you already know, I don’t want to beat around the bush. You’re right, I’m not at the Nascent Soul Realm, not even a cultivator. The reason you sensed the aura of the Nascent Soul Realm from me is because you encountered my ancestor."

"Ancestor!"

Hun Jiansi was first stunned, then widened her eyes, immediately recalling the day she saved Cheng Ziang.

That day she indeed felt an unprecedented oppressive feeling, but amidst the fear, she keenly sensed that this Nascent Soul seemed not to be Cheng Ziang.

Whether it’s in the Dongsheng Empire or other countries, as long as they are under the East Continent cultivation system, Nascent Soul is their dream goal.

Although Ascend and Immortalize is the ultimate pursuit for cultivators, most cultivators never reach this realm in their lifetime. For them, Nascent Soul is already the highest realm.

Looking across the entire East Continent, those who can be regarded as Nascent Soul Realm experts can be counted on one hand. Therefore, when the Advance Team demonstrated the power of the Nascent Soul, it immediately drew attention from all sides.

Especially the Wen Family, to them, the Advance Team mastering the Nascent Soul and leaning towards their system, were undoubtedly the best target to win over.

"How to put it, in short, she protects me secretly, as long as I encounter life-threatening danger, she will appear and rage." Cheng Ziang shrugged and said.

"No wonder I felt something was wrong that day..." Hun Jiansi lowered her head, muttering to herself.

"You won’t tell others, right?" Cheng Ziang tentatively asked.

"Eh, if you don’t want me to, of course I won’t." Hun Jiansi looked up, answering sincerely.

"That’s good, after all, it’s a lifeline for me." Cheng Ziang nodded and said.

"Since so, why did you tell me?" Hun Jiansi asked.

"It’s okay for you to know." Cheng Ziang said.

"You should know, I am Hun Jiansi, Intangible Flower-like. You’re not of the Nascent Soul Realm, you can’t find me, if I wanted to harm you, I..."

Before she could finish, Cheng Ziang covered her mouth. He shook his head, smiling as he said, "If that’s so, why didn’t you act sooner?"

"You, don’t be so naive..." Hun Jiansi’s eyes began to glisten, she lowered her head slowly, choking as she said. "The human heart is very complicated, if I wanted to kill you, I could act anytime, be it scheming, or assassination, or poisoning... you’re not of the Nascent Soul Realm, sooner or later you would fall..."

"But you didn’t, right?" Cheng Ziang said sincerely. "Because of you, I’ve gotten used to this, the situation where suddenly a strange yet familiar person appears by my side. I’ve gotten used to this, being able to open my heart anytime, anywhere to a stranger situation."

"Moreover," he paused and continued, "even if you want to act, it’s not that easy. My ancestor, who lived for over a thousand years, countless people died at her hands. For killing intent, no one is more sensitive than she is. Even if you harbored intentions, you might not have the chance."

"I’m not afraid of death!" Hun Jiansi sniffed, glaring at him as she said.

"I know." Cheng Ziang nodded.

"I’m not soft-hearted either!"

"I know that too."

"I..." she was speechless.

The atmosphere plunged into a kind of ambiguous yet awkward mood, Cheng Ziang indeed wanted to get closer to Hun Jiansi to win more of her favor. However, from the current situation, he seemed to have overdone it.

Just as he was about to say something, Hu Daoke, noticing the two at some point, carelessly asked, "Old Cheng, did you make a girl cry again?"

"None of your business." Cheng Ziang, having his thoughts interrupted, glared at him irritably.

"Who’s this girl?" Hu Daoke noticed Hun Jiansi, who was crying with her head down, and asked curiously.

"Hun Jiansi." Cheng Ziang blurted out and immediately regretted it.