Chapter 2173 - 2176: The Tree Wants to Be Still, but the Wind Won’t Cease

Sitting behind her desk, Wenren Meiqiao gave Shen Qiang a look that said, "Bring it on if you dare," with eyes full of confidence. Her pink cherry lips curled into a secretive smile, making her incredibly charming. Just then, she caught sight of her female assistant chuckling on the side, causing Wenren Meiqiao's face to suddenly turn red.

She quickly coughed to change the subject deliberately, saying, "Is there anything else we need to address?"

Upon hearing this, Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant hesitated, glancing at Shen Qiang before speaking, "There's another rather important matter concerning Advisor Shen. I'm not sure if it's appropriate to discuss it."

This piqued the curiosity of Shen Qiang, who was looking over Jinli Qianning's information, raising an eyebrow as he said, "Concerning me? Go ahead, I won't blame you if you get it wrong."

Wenren Meiqiao laughed upon hearing this and said, "Feel free to speak, it's not a problem."

"It's about the Divine Realm Forum."

Shen Qiang was taken aback, "Divine Realm Forum?"

"Yes," said Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant. "It's a worldwide super forum, and its users are superpower users from all over the world, including cultivators from Huaxia."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang frowned and said, "Sounds impressive. We in Huaxia have the Immortal Realm Forum, and now they've created the Divine Realm Forum. Seems like some kind of rivalry."

Wenren Meiqiao laughed and said, "Look at you getting all puffed up. The Divine Realm Forum was originally called Eden Garden and was established by a group of Western cultivators. It doesn't belong to any country and never intervenes in any affairs, just building forums."

"Because of its neutral stance, never intervening in issues and not secretly trading information, it gradually gained recognition from cultivators worldwide, becoming an international forum for cultivators."

Shen Qiang nodded and said, "Understood, but what does this have to do with me?"

As Shen Qiang looked at her, Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant said, "Your video of one-punch killing the Blood Clan member Liam was posted on the Divine Realm Forum, sparking intense curiosity. Many cultivators on the forum are probing for information about you, while some who are hostile towards us are clamoring to make you pay."

"Make me pay? They probably want my head, don't they?" Shen Qiang chuckled and resumed looking at Qianning's information.

Such a calm reaction made Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant a little surprised.

"Advisor Shen, aren't you concerned at all?"

"Why would I be?" Shen Qiang replied calmly, "People are different online and in reality. In the real world, very few dare to tell me to my face they want me dead, but online, there are a lot more. You will never truly figure out who is behind those words, so let them say whatever they want."

Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant smiled, "The Divine Realm Forum is a verified forum. Every person who wants to register an account must be verified to be a cultivator to successfully register and view relevant content."

"So what?" Shen Qiang replied calmly, "Even if their account lists their home address, would I travel across the world to trouble them because of one insult?"

Wenren Meiqiao and her female assistant both laughed.

"Advisor Shen, aren't you curious about how other cultivators are evaluating you?"

"Not really. There's nothing new under the sun; people's thoughts are roughly the same. When I first emerged in the cultivation world, people on the Immortal Realm Forum thought the same as those now on the Divine Realm Forum." Shen Qiang replied calmly.

Wenren Meiqiao burst into laughter, "If you think like that, you're wrong. When you first appeared in the cultivation world, many thought you were useless. But now, after appearing on the Divine Realm Forum, many cultivators are exclaiming you're a genius."

Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Really?"

Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant laughed, "Of course, it's true. Among the cultivators who've watched your video, 70% think you're a powerful and mysterious figure, 10% think you're mediocre, and 20% are shouting to teach you a lesson and take you down."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang frowned and said, "That doesn't sound right. Out of ten people, two want to take me down; I feel like I'm surrounded and facing a siege."

"Not being envied means you're mediocre," Wenren Meiqiao laughed, "Your strength surprises them. They want to destroy you because your presence threatens them."

Shen Qiang chuckled and continued looking at Qianning's information, showing no concern, "Don't worry, when we meet face-to-face, less than 1% will dare challenge me to my face. So, their words on the forum can be ignored; don't take them to heart."

Hearing this, Wenren Meiqiao laughed and said, "Yes, they're just boasting online; you don't need to be concerned."

Shen Qiang smiled.

Just then, Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant interrupted, "Sorry, let me interject. Actually, there's an important message from the Dragon Group. According to intelligence from the Dragon Group, among those cultivators, some are not just clamoring on the Divine Realm Forum but have already taken actions against you. Since Advisor Shen is studying in Beijing, and this is within our jurisdiction, the higher-ups require us to heighten vigilance and do everything possible to protect Advisor Shen."

While speaking, Wenren Meiqiao's female assistant handed a printed document to Wenren Meiqiao.

Wenren Meiqiao glanced at it and said, "Seems like it's true."

"So, you need to be cautious," Wenren Meiqiao said, looking at Shen Qiang.

Shen Qiang paused for a moment and then smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I'll be careful."

Wenren Meiqiao nodded.

Just then, Wenren Meiqiao's phone rang.

Seated on the sofa, Shen Qiang watched Wenren Meiqiao's expression suddenly turn solemn.

"Hello, yes, it's me. Mm, mm, okay, got it. He's with me right now. Mm, I'll inform him. Mm, my phone is on 24/7, please keep me updated with any information. Goodbye."

She hung up the phone.

Wenren Meiqiao gazed at Shen Qiang with a serious look, saying nothing.

This made Shen Qiang feel a bit uneasy, prompting him to speak up, "If there's something you want to say, just tell me directly. No need to beat around the bush, and don't underestimate my ability to handle it."

Hearing this, the solemn-faced Wenren Meiqiao said, "Gong Ziyi's grandfather has come."

Shen Qiang was momentarily stunned, "Seems like he really cares for his grandson."

"He's extremely protective," Wenren Meiqiao replied, "So he's come to Beijing to see you, right now!"