From the Heavens Descended an Immortal Sister

Chapter 176: Chapter 174: Clarifying Relationships_1

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"Ah Ran, please listen to me on this and don't go through with it. Even if you want vengeance, you should wait until the Void Hole stabilizes. I'll handle it myself," Uncle Han insisted.

Mu Huanqing saw the sudden playful smile on his face, which had just been exceedingly serious, and knew he hadn't abandoned his previous idea.

Fang Ren pretended to be in a dilemma for a moment, then spoke, "Alright then, I won't do it."

Although he appeared to be in anguish and then seemed to have given up, it was still just a way to make Mu Huanqing feel a bit more at ease.

The stability of the Void Hole?

Who knew how many generations of struggle it would take to accomplish that, and by now, the conflict between the Central Area and the Nightfall Organization was already signaling the beginning of humanity's division.

Keeping the bigger picture in mind? Fang Ren wouldn't consider such a thing because he knew too much. It was impossible to unite humanity as long as the methods in the Central Area remained unchanged.

Mu Huanqing was somewhat reassured by his seemingly compliant attitude but still worried, "Ah Ran, I don't even know what realm you're in now, but Xia Fu Lan is in the early stages of the Yingyue Realm. How could you possibly defeat her? Not to mention this talk of revenge."

Upon hearing her, Fang Ren suddenly remembered he hadn't yet shared the good news about his breakthrough to the Chongshan Realm. He quickly said, "What do you think, with my talent, how long should it take for me to catch up to Xia Fu Lan?"

After some thought, Mu Huanqing replied, "The last time I saw you, Ah Ran, you had reached the middle period of the Yuanxin Realm. By now, you've probably broken through to the peak of the Yuanxin Realm or the early stage of the Ruoshui Realm. Your cultivation talent is much higher than mine.

If you can maintain this cultivation speed, and her cultivation speed doesn't change, I estimate you could surpass her within twelve years."

After hearing her answer, Fang Ren allowed his True Qi to slowly spread out and asked, "How long do you think I need now?"

Because he had taken a pill that concealed his aura in the past, Mu Huanqing couldn't determine his realm unless he released his True Qi.

As the gray vital energy emanated from Fang Ren, the worried expression on Mu Huanqing's face was swiftly overtaken by shock.

"Chongshan Realm... middle period?" Mu Huanqing was completely stunned.

If the last time she returned, seeing Fang Ren quickly advance to the Yuanxin Realm felt surprising, then this time, she was utterly terrified!

"According to what your Grandpa Bai said, I've already reached the two-year goal he set for me. Now, he must secure another five years for me, so just wait for me to come and marry you," Fang Ren said with a smile.

"No... Ah Ran, the point is, how did you make this breakthrough?"

None of what her grandpa had said in the past mattered to Mu Huanqing right now; all she wanted to know was how on Earth Fang Ren had reached this realm. Was she dreaming? In just over a month's time, how could Fang Ren have leaped from a mortal without a Spiritual Root to the mid-period of the Chongshan Realm?

She felt it was something she couldn't comprehend, something so unbelievable that mentioning it to anyone would make them think the speaker was insane.

Fang Ren explained, "Actually, I'm not sure myself why I've suddenly reached this realm. All I do every day is eat, sleep, and cultivate, pouring all my spare time into it."

The look in her eyes as a mother... always felt a bit off.

Fang Ren felt that her gaze carried a bit of misunderstanding, so he quickly explained the concept of fidelity in this "fiancee" relationship to her in detail.

After hearing his explanation, Mu Huanqing thought there was nothing strange about it. Bai Qi, having been influenced by her family's ideology from a young age, would believe that if one of the two engaged persons became too intimate with another of the opposite sex before the engagement was dissolved, it would constitute a betrayal.

Furthermore, both were public figures of Tianjiang, and if they were to establish another romantic relationship with someone else while still bound by an engagement, it would certainly reflect poorly on the other person.

Mu Huanqing found it not difficult to understand Bai Qi's perspective on this matter.

"So when do you plan to tell her about us?" Mu Huanqing asked.

"I'll explain it to her during the alchemy competition," Fang Ren said. "Song Mobei is also going to the finals, right? She wants to meet him. This way, I can properly guide her and help her let go of that concept."

"What does Song Mobei going to the finals have to do with Xiao Qi?" Mu Huanqing failed to understand.

"Don't you know she likes Song Mobei?" Fang Ren asked.

"Not really clear on that, but the last time she met me, she hadn't even seen Song Mobei. Besides, it seems she went to the Tiandao Sword Sect for cultivation last year and studied Sword Dao there for three months. I guess that's when it happened," said Mu Huanqing.

"She told me this in person."

"Well, since she likes Song Mobei, just take her to see him. But when she sees Song Mobei, make sure no one else sees, otherwise if others see her in an intimate relationship with Song Mobei before your engagement is dissolved, they will definitely talk behind your back," Mu Huanqing said. "However, Xiao Qi probably has her own judgment on this; she wouldn't want you to lose face because of her."

"She's clear on that," Fang Ren said.

As they talked, the two walked back in the direction of the original restaurant.

"Speaking of, when we're at the finals, with both you and Song Mobei there, a lot of people will probably say you two are a perfect match, right?" Fang Ren said.

"What, are you jealous?"

Mu Huanqing laughed as she hugged his arm.

"How could I not be jealous? You are my wife," he replied somewhat seriously. Although saying it made him seem petty, since there really was no romantic connection between Mu Huanqing and Song Mobei, when it comes to love, who can truly be magnanimous?

Anyway, Fang Ren would certainly not take it well hearing others claim his wife and another man were a match made in heaven.

Moreover, at that time, he wouldn't dare to publicly acknowledge his relationship with Mu Huanqing. Other people would speak without restraint, leaving him feeling awkward, angry, and powerless.

Mu Huanqing was well aware of these things. When the time came and remarks flew among the crowd, without any way for Fang Ren to silence the thousands, he would be in distress.

Her beautiful eyes gazed at him intently, "How could I bear to see you wronged? Trust me, as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you, not even with words."