The Journey of Projection Upgrading
Chapter 177: Distribution

Chen An looked at Bai Qing, who had been silent since just now, with a hint of confusion on his face.

Just a moment ago, everything was fine. Why did she suddenly stop talking? Did something happen again?

Chen An's thoughts wandered.

Fortunately, Bai Qing quickly came to her senses.

"No, it's nothing," Bai Qing said, looking at Chen An with a dark expression.

Due to her current frustration, her tone didn't sound too good, making Chen An feel a bit puzzled.

Could it be that he accidentally offended her again? It shouldn't be.

Chen An was a bit confused.

But he knew deep down that women's moods change quickly, so there was no need to dwell on it.

So he didn't dwell on Bai Qing's mood and just asked, "What do you think?"

He was still considering Bai Qing's opinion.

In the end, Chen An personally leaned towards collaborating with Liang Yao.

After all, at the very least, they had to figure out the location of the foreign passage first.

But Bai Qing was the victim after all.

If she insisted on taking action now and sought revenge, Chen An, out of necessity, would have to help her even if he was helpless.

"No need," Bai Qing shook her head and said, "It's just an assassination attempt, it doesn't matter much."

"Instead of that, let's get the benefits first."

She said calmly.

Looking at her calm demeanor, it seemed as if she was not the one who was assassinated earlier, but someone else.

Of course, it was really nothing.

For someone of Bai Qing's status, just an assassination attempt was really nothing.

Not to mention, within the Bai family itself, there were probably more than one or two people who wanted her dead, and there had been quite a few attempts.

Growing up in such an environment, Bai Qing had long learned to be indifferent to such things.

Vendettas were all in vain, only benefits were real.

Beyond the previous assassination attempt, even if it had almost taken her out, she would consider cooperating if the benefits were sufficient.

"Alright," Chen An looked at Bai Qing and was not surprised by her choice.

He couldn't help but think that Bai Qing was just this kind of person.

After spending these few years with Bai Qing, he had a thorough understanding of her character and knew what kind of person she was.

He wasn't surprised at all by her choice.

It would have been unexpected if she had chosen to tear her face with Liang Yao.

"You are generous," he praised casually.

"Aren't entirely," Bai Qing glanced at Chen An before explaining, recounting her conversation with Luo Shan Empress earlier without any concealment.

"So that's it," Chen An then realized.

He wondered why Bai Qing was being so straightforward this time.

Usually, even if Bai Qing leaned towards cooperation, she would most likely use the past incident as a reason to ask for benefits from Princess Changping.

After all, Princess Changping had the Clairvoyance skill, which meant she was very wealthy, and it would be unwarranted not to ask for some benefits.

But now she agreed so directly.

Chen An thought Bai Qing had been hit by something which had caused her to act this way.

But it turned out completely different.

"This is a good choice," Chen An nodded and said, "It's a win-win situation for both of you if you cooperate. If you keep fighting against Princess Changping, both parties will end up hurting each other."

It was better to cooperate.

As long as Princess Changping could guide Bai Qing in her cultivation, and Bai Qing could help Princess Changping find her body to protect her, it was a definite win-win situation.

"There's one more thing," Chen An said as he took something out from his pocket.

It was a white flower, and as he took it out, the area brightened up.

The faint fragrance of the flower spread, giving a refreshing feeling just by smelling it.

Even Bai Qing couldn't help but focus on the flower.

"Pure Spirit Flower," she whispered, pronouncing the name of the flower.

After the chaos had settled down, the Pure Spirit Flower naturally fell into Chen An's hands.

No one had objections to that.

No one dared to have objections.

Ning Ming's body was still there, after all.

Facing Bai Qing's gaze, Chen An didn't hesitate and directly took a petal and placed it in front of Bai Qing.

The translucent white petal looked like a treasure, exuding beauty.

Just by feeling the aura of the Pure Spirit Flower, her whole body seemed to have changed and began to feel lighter.

"Take it," Chen An said with a smile, "Although I don't know what you need the Pure Spirit Flower for, I believe you need it."

Aside from increasing aptitude, the greatest effect of Pure Spirit Flower was to extend one's lifespan.

From the surface, these two benefits weren't something Bai Qing needed.

But her previous aggressive behavior to obtain the Pure Spirit Flower showed that it was important to her in some unique way.

And Chen An, knowing Bai Qing, decided to give it to her.

"This Pure Spirit Flower has three petals, one for me, one that I have a use for, and this one is for you. If you're in a hurry, I can give you the one I have."

Although Chen An needed the Pure Spirit Flower, he wasn't in a hurry.

Because even though his aptitude was limited, he could cheat by upgrading the template, so he didn't urgently need to increase his aptitude.

Moreover, with the existence of the Projection function, Chen An could empower his physical body with the image of his projection, thus changing his aptitude.

With this ability, he didn't urgently need the Pure Spirit Flower.

"No need," Bai Qing looked deeply at Chen An, then said, "The other one is for Zhi Lan, right?"

"Yes," Chen An nodded, admitting it openly.

Compared to Chen An and Bai Qing, Zhi Lan was the one who needed this gift the most.

The reason was simple.

Bai Qing had exceptional aptitude, and Chen An could cheat, but Zhi Lan was just an ordinary person.

As an ordinary person, she didn't have Bai Qing's top-notch aptitude, nor could she cheat like Chen An, so her future path would be particularly difficult.

That's why Chen An was preparing the Pure Spirit Flower for Zhi Lan.

Not for anything else, just to make her path a bit smoother.

"You have thought this through," Bai Qing glanced at Chen An, not knowing what to say.

She fell into a silent moment.

They both looked at the distance, silent and not saying a word.

It was a long while before Bai Qing rose and silently stood up. "I should go."

"I'll walk you," Chen An also stood up, wanting to see her off.

"You better go back to be with Zhi Lan," Bai Qing glanced at him, "You're a married man now, and it's late. Aren't you afraid of being seen by someone?"

"Don't worry, I'm not leaving this time. I'll stay at my mansion," Bai Qing left earlier to acquire the refining technique and find a peaceful environment for cultivation.

But now that she had reached an agreement with the empress inside her, there was no need for her to leave.

Isn't it pleasant to stay in her own mansion?

With many servants waiting on her and Chen An as a free innate bodyguard by her side, wouldn't that be good?

It's better than going outside and feeding mosquitoes, right?

"Alright," Chen An nodded, indicating his understanding.

Bai Qing waved her hand and slowly walked towards her mansion.

But she hadn't taken a few steps when she suddenly stopped, looking at Chen An in disbelief.

"I just said you didn't need to walk me, and now you're just standing there not moving?" Bai Qing looked at Chen An incredulously.

"I'm sorry, was it because you said I shouldn't walk you?" Chen An twitched his mouth, feeling a bit speechless.

But he had been through many battles and didn't say much. He simply stepped forward and stood next to Bai Qing.

Bai Qing glanced at him but didn't say anything, just moved forward, continuing on her way.

On the way back, as expected, they encountered many Bai family members.

This was normal.

Bai Qing's mansion was in the Bai family's residence.

Since it was the Bai family's residence, there were naturally many members of the Bai family.

But both Chen An and Bai Qing ignored them.

After a while, the familiar courtyard appeared in front of them.

The lights were on, indicating that someone was waiting.

"During the time you were away, Elder Song has been taking care of your affairs," Chen An said softly. "It's been a long time since he had a good rest."

"He's always like that," Bai Qing opened her mouth to say something but sighed in the end.

"After you go back, take a good rest for a while," Chen An smiled. "I should go."

"Alright," Bai Qing didn't stop him, just nodded.

Then, Chen An left.

He walked towards his residence, not in a hurry.

Through his sensitive aura perception, he could sense that someone was always observing him from behind, watching his back.

At some point, he couldn't help but pause, turn around, and look back.

Behind him, in front of his familiar mansion, Bai Qing's figure was standing alone.

She stood there in her white clothes, with a cold expression on her face, just like before. Her gaze was fixed on him, with a hint of complexity in her emotions.

Seeing Chen An turn around, she hesitated for a moment, seeming embarrassed, but quickly turned back around, her gaze openly fixed on Chen An.

Chen An nodded at her and then turned to leave.

As time passed, his figure gradually disappeared into the dim darkness, disappearing from sight.

"Don't look," Chen An had been walking for a long time, but Bai Qing was still standing there.

The Empress of Luo Mountain couldn't help but speak, breaking the silence.

She seemed somewhat disdainful of Bai Qing's behavior, "From your usual style, you're someone who dares to act and is decisive. Why do you hesitate when it comes to men?"

"If you want to keep him, just say it."

"With your beauty, are you afraid he won't be hooked?"

Bai Qing's hesitation made the Empress of Luo Mountain feel particularly contemptuous.

"Shameless."

Bai Qing's expression turned cold, "And, did you eavesdrop on my thoughts again?"

"I really didn't want to listen," the Empress of Luo Mountain smiled, "But your emotions were too obvious. Even if I didn't want to hear, I couldn't help it."

"But if you ask me, if you really like this Chen An, just say it," she continued.

"As cultivators, we should act according to our desires. What's the point of being so hesitant like a busybody?"

"You don't understand," Bai Qing shook her head.

"What don't you understand?" the Empress of Luo Mountain smiled, "You're just too worried."

"Is his wife a member of your tribe, and you're worried about ruining your reputation?" the Empress of Luo Mountain continued. "And he's much stronger than you now. Are you too proud, wanting to catch up with him before saying anything?"

Bai Qing remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

It had to be said that the Empress of Luo Mountain was indeed an expert in this regard, easily guessing Bai Qing's thoughts.

"A strange idea," the Empress of Luo Mountain didn't care about Bai Qing's loneliness. "What does it matter if his wife is from your tribe? What does it matter if he's stronger than you?"

"After your cultivation reaches a certain level and you've seen more, you'll realize that these things aren't that important," she continued.

"But when that time comes, it may be too late for regret."

Bai Qing still didn't speak.

In fact, the situation was much more complicated than what the Empress of Luo Mountain had said.

Zhi Lan was not just Chen An's wife but also one of Bai Qing's friends.

Moreover, Bai Qing had played a significant role in arranging Chen An and Zhi Lan's marriage.

For this, Bai Mingli and Zhi Lan had come several times to thank her.

And now, she had to personally intervene and compete for her friend's husband?

A match she had personally arranged would now have to be broken by herself?

What kind of situation was this?

Just thinking about it made her feel terrible.

In addition to that, the clan was a significant issue.

No matter what, Bai Qing was born into the Bai family, and all her efforts were for the Bai family.

She was a Bai family member, so how could she not care about what the Bai family thought?

And if she did break up Chen An and Zhi Lan, went up herself, how would people around her view her?

All kinds of problems were right in front of her.

Even with Bai Qing's personality, she couldn't help but be influenced by these thoughts and hesitated.

(End of this chapter)

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