Chapter 2698 - 1676: More Advanced_2

Chapter 2698: Chapter 1676: More Advanced_2

"Don’t you believe me?"

Jiang Chen chuckled.

"Do you think I’m a fool? I trust you, but that doesn’t mean I’m easily deceived."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen seemed eager to show off his intelligence. While driving, he said unhurriedly, "You purposely set your phone to appear out of service, didn’t you? Someone taught you that, right? You’ve actually been in East Sea all along. You must have been eating well these past few days."

Tanki Liuli remained silent.

Jiang Chen decided to let it go.

Everyone makes mistakes.

Mistakes can be forgiven.

As long as you correct them.

"Let’s just forget it this time. Don’t do it again. Whatever you’re thinking, you can tell me directly. Also, don’t learn everything just because someone else teaches you. Some bad qualities should be firmly rejected."

"What is your relationship with her?"

Tanki Liuli suddenly asked.

"Who?"

"Shi Qianxi."

The talkative Jiang Chen immediately fell silent and couldn’t help but cough lightly. "It’s not like you don’t know her."

His evasive remarks didn’t work, as Tanki Liuli, who had witnessed everything tonight, continued, "She’s also your girlfriend."

It sounded like a question.

Yet it also sounded like a statement.

It was quite amusing.

Someone was sweating a bit on their forehead. The pressure tonight was immense, dealing with Mr. and Mrs. Shi and Lan Peizhi, causing him to overlook the kind of moral lesson he had just given to his observing Daoist Sister.

Thinking about how he just spoke so righteously from a moral high ground.

It’s embarrassing indeed.

Compared to his actions, telling some harmless little lies was really nothing.

"This issue... it’s quite complicated. I’ll explain it to you slowly when there’s time."

"There should still be a while before we reach Spring and Autumn Plaza."

Tanki Liuli said.

Jiang Chen was silent.

It’s getting harder and harder to handle.

"Is it because of Shi Qianxi that Li Shuru argued with you?"

Jiang Chen’s pupils trembled, and he couldn’t help but turn his head, his gaze filled with surprise.

You’re already inferring and deducing?

"No. It’s not."

He denied it and turned his gaze back to the front, while his mind raced to figure out how to explain it to her.

"You just said not to lie."

Jiang Chen laughed helplessly.

Didn’t expect the boomerang to come back so quickly.

But he really didn’t lie.

Was his spat with Li Shuru because of Shi Qianxi?

It was clearly because of Fang Qing.

Alright.

The more he thought about it, the more ashamed he felt.

Had he known, he wouldn’t have lectured her earlier.

"My argument with Li Shuru wasn’t because of Shi Qianxi..."

Slightly at a loss for words, Jiang Chen didn’t realize that he had unknowingly moved from being in control to being on the defense, going from criticizing others to being criticized.

"Can a person have two girlfriends at the same time?"

Jiang Chen pressed his lips tightly together, falling into complete silence. He even felt his conscience being tormented by fire.

All because she is Tanki Liuli.

The young Taoist nun was so transparent that seeing anything unpleasant made her feel guilty.

"Why aren’t you speaking?"

"..."

Wasn’t this what he had just said earlier?

Jiang Chen smiled bitterly, exhaled slowly, and said, "Would you like to hear the story between me and Shi Qianxi?"

"Mm-hmm."

The reply was quick and clear.

With a smile on his face, Jiang Chen reminisced as he looked at the bustling traffic. After pondering for a moment, he began to speak.

The story wasn’t short, but there was still plenty of time before they got home.

Without deliberately absolving himself, Jiang Chen simply narrated the episodes between him and Shi Qianxi from an outsider’s perspective. Of course, any inappropriate content was kindly omitted.

The story was still too long, and the car had already entered Spring and Autumn Plaza before he finished.

No.

Far from the end.

To be precise, it hadn’t even reached tonight’s timeline.

But that didn’t matter.

Even if it wasn’t finished, it was probably enough to let Tanki Liuli understand his relationship with Shi Qianxi and gain a deeper insight into the question of "can a person have two girlfriends at the same time."

True education is not directly telling someone what is right or wrong. It’s letting them discern and make their own judgments.

Moreover.

In many cases, where is there absolute right and wrong?

Even without finishing, once the car entered Spring and Autumn Plaza, Jiang Chen stopped.

"If you want to hear more, I can tell you when there’s time later."

Mm-hmm.

With his calm and profound expression, under the depiction of the night, he was very charming, making it easier for people to empathize and understand.

Tanki Liuli didn’t speak again.

It was just a few more minutes from entering the community to getting home. The story couldn’t be finished, but they could chat. Jiang Chen said, "Isn’t it time for you to tell the tale of you and your senior sister’s adventures of vanquishing demons and protecting the path?"

Tanki Liuli remained silent.

Maintaining silence is the basic quality of a qualified listener, but it’s not needed right now.

That’s not very considerate.

He talked until his mouth was dry, but when it was her turn, she didn’t share anything.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, not minding, and stepped on the gas pedal, passing by Pei Yunxi’s door.

At least there’s something to be happy about.

This world is still normal, at least.

When he got home, Jiang Chen deliberately glanced at the time on the dashboard, 8:26.

Four minutes to half past eight.

The villa’s lights were on.

But he didn’t see Li Shuru’s car.

Obviously.

The Martial Saint kid is at home.

Li Shuru hasn’t returned yet.

Mr. Luo is reliable,

Having such a brother is truly comforting.

Turning off the engine, Jiang Chen opened the door and got out, closing the car door behind him.

Tanki Liuli followed him.

No need for deliberate reminders; with the Daoist Sister’s temperament, as long as Li Shuru doesn’t ask, she definitely won’t reveal tonight’s secret.

And how could Li Shuru possibly ask?

"Don’t worry, tonight Shu Rui definitely won’t disturb you."

Jiang Chen indicated that he had reconciled with his girlfriend, well, now in the other’s eyes, maybe one of his girlfriends, after speaking, he seemed to shed a day’s fatigue and was about to go inside.

No matter how arduous it is.

Tonight, it has to end somehow.

Mr. and Mrs. Shi were barely dealt with, as for Lan Peizhi—

That’s something for after the sun rises tomorrow.

"Wait a moment."

Suddenly.

A voice came from behind.

Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks and turned back puzzled.

Tanki Liuli, who had returned after a few days, walked over slowly.

"What’s wrong?"

Liuli, who was more serene than the moonlight, raised her hand.

"For you."

What?

Jiang Chen looked down, his pupils contracted slightly.

In the Taoist sister’s hand, there was another ancient book, also coming out of nowhere, but it was winter, and the clothes were thicker. She wore a wool sweater today, so hiding a few books inside wouldn’t be noticeable.

"For me?"

Jiang Chen was startled.

There were words on the cover, but he didn’t know the script, definitely not seal script or official script, very obscure. He couldn’t understand it, but he had seen a similar one at the Shi Family Manor just now.

Back then, he was still internally critiquing, thinking the other party wasn’t being fair, knowing each other for so long, yet she never gave him any "Martial Arts Secret Manual," turns out he was judging from a petty heart.

"Yes."

There aren’t many things left that can surprise Boss Jiang now, yet seeing Tanki Liuli nod, his heart indeed skipped a beat. Seemingly worried she’d take it back, he accepted the unknown book without any polite refusal.

This couldn’t possibly belong to Tanki Liuli.

He knows full well what belongings the Daoist Sister brought down the mountain; if it were hers, he would have already stolen it.

So.

It could only be from Lan Peizhi.

Yeah.

Gave a gift to the Shi Family.

How could he, the main character, be treated unfairly?

"What is this?"

Jiang Chen carefully examined the words on the cover, only to realize he was indeed lacking in knowledge, completely clueless.

Hmm.

He could see it was four characters.

He doesn’t believe in the existence of demons and ghosts in the world.

But he certainly believes in the existence of some unknown martial arts skills.

The Daoist Sister’s skills are a solid testament; he witnessed it firsthand.

How could she be a normal person?

"You can’t read it?"

Huh?

What’s with that attitude?

Watching the exquisite Taoist walk past him, Jiang Chen felt a bit surprised, also a bit embarrassed.

Hmm.

It was clearly marked on top.

Only can blame himself for being uneducated.

"Is this more advanced than the one given to Shi Qianxi’s father?"

He quickly called out.

Tanki Liuli didn’t respond. Not sure if it was a trick of the night, but her sharp shoulders seemed to tremble a little, then she quickly went into the house.

Jiang Chen took back his gaze.

It must be more advanced.

Otherwise, why wait until now when no one is around to secretly take it out?

After all,

closeness does matter.

Not in a hurry to read or study it, Jiang Chen, as if obtaining a treasure, carefully tucked the mysterious cultivation technique into his chest pocket, then checked to ensure it was secure, finally striding into the house.