Chapter 247
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Chapter 247: Drinking Tea
Rumble, rumble…
In the clear sky, a low rumble of thunder faintly echoed, and the sunlight dimmed at a visible speed, as if an invisible giant hand had covered the sky.
In just a moment, chaotic clouds surged from the void, enveloping the city. Lightning flickered, and the dim city felt heavy and oppressive.
Looking up at the horizon, one could still see outside of Cangnan City, where golden sunlight spilled from the edges of dark clouds, yet it failed to illuminate Cangnan City itself, as if this place had been completely cut off from the outside world… including light.
It felt like a malicious curse.
The wind began to rise.
The hem of Lin Qiye’s clothes fluttered in the wind as he frowned at the carriage before him. After a moment, he nodded.
I am Lin Qiye. He paused and continued, may I ask, are you one of the five human ceilings… Master Chen?
Lin Qiye had heard from Hong Ying that a human ceiling had recently arrived in Cangnan, and was driving a carriage. Seeing the scene before him, he instantly made the connection.
Just call me Master Chen. The title of “ceiling” sounds too unpleasant; I don’t know who came up with that ridiculous title. The old man’s voice seemed somewhat displeased. Get in; I have some things to discuss with you.
As soon as he finished speaking, the young scholar driving the carriage stood up, opened the door to the carriage behind him, and respectfully stood to the side, waiting for Lin Qiye to enter.
Lin Qiye hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward toward the carriage.
As he got closer, Lin Qiye realized that this carriage was somewhat different from what he had seen on television, or rather, it was not as luxurious as he had imagined. There was no decoration, just some wooden boards pieced together, with a few simple carvings.
But upon closer inspection, one would find that the grain of the wood connected seamlessly, as if the entire carriage had been condensed into a single entity, making one feel a bit dazed at first glance.
Lin Qiye stepped onto the carriage and entered the cabin, his eyes filled with surprise.
The space inside the cabin was much larger than it appeared from the outside. Rather than a cabin, it was more appropriate to call it a study, with ancient books and bamboo slips neatly arranged on the walls. In front of the bookshelves was a low table, on which sat a fine zitan tea set, with a faint sandalwood fragrance wafting through the air.
In the center, an old man with white hair sat cross-legged.
Have a seat. Master Chen glanced at Lin Qiye, leisurely brewed a pot of tea, and said calmly.
Lin Qiye sat down opposite Master Chen, his gaze falling on the windows on either side of the cabin. The dim and oppressive bridge scene outside had vanished, replaced by a picturesque courtyard filled with the sounds of birds and blooming flowers.
Lin Qiye was taken aback and instinctively asked, Master Chen, where are we…?
On the bridge, yet not on the bridge. Master Chen finished brewing the tea and handed a cup to Lin Qiye, smiling as he spoke.
My forbidden realm can exchange the scenery of the heart with the scenery of the outside world. From a spatial perspective, we haven’t moved from our original spot, but from another angle, we have already shifted into the scenery of my heart.
The words were profound, and Lin Qiye only partially understood. Master Chen, however, had no intention of explaining further and instead spoke slowly to the outside of the cabin:
Drive on.
The young scholar outside the cabin bowed and closed the cabin door. In that moment, the presence of Master Chen and Lin Qiye vanished as if they had never existed.
The scholar sat outside the cabin, driving the carriage casually in a certain direction. The carriage seemed to pass through all obstacles like a ghost, directly moving through the walls of a commercial building, gliding like a shadow between the city streets.
Inside the cabin, Lin Qiye looked at Master Chen, who was leisurely sipping tea, and couldn’t help but ask:
Master Chen, why did you seek me out?
Master Chen slowly set down his teacup, gazing at Lin Qiye, and calmly replied: The divine aura that appeared a few days ago was caused by you, and the Flame Pulse Earth Dragon was also killed by you.
Lin Qiye’s heart skipped a beat, but he feigned confusion on the surface and asked doubtfully:
What are you talking about?
You can play dumb or deny it, but facts are facts. Master Chen said lightly, even if that instructor Hong provided false testimony for you, your blade will not lie. Even if the rain washes away the bloodstains on the blade, the traces of dragon blood remain…
Such small tricks may deceive others, but they won’t fool me.
Lin Qiye fell silent for a moment and then spoke: That only proves I have injured the Earth Dragon, but it doesn’t mean the divine aura is related to me.
Master Chen looked at Lin Qiye with deep meaning, shook his head, and said slowly:
Lin Qiye, you are not an ordinary person; we have known this for a long time… even earlier than you realized it yourself.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiye’s brows furrowed slightly, and confusion arose in his heart.
You don’t want to admit it, which shows you are very cautious; that’s good. In fact, whether you admit it or not has nothing to do with me, because I don’t care about this matter at all. Master Chen took a careful sip of tea and continued,
I didn’t come to find you to hold you accountable.
Lin Qiye couldn’t help but ask: Then why did you seek me out?
I simply wanted to see you and have some tea with you. Master Chen said with a smile.
Lin Qiye:…
What? Do you find me distasteful? Master Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
How could that be… It is an honor for me to drink tea with a senior. Lin Qiye shook his head repeatedly, glancing helplessly at the teacup in front of him. He picked it up and took a sip, forcing himself to say, This tea… is really good.
Lin Qiye had grown up drinking plain water; his family was so poor that they couldn’t afford tea leaves. His few experiences with tea had been when he passed by tea shops and was pulled in by the staff for a free tasting of a few small cups…
He knew nothing about tea culture.
But since Master Chen had spoken, he had no choice but to drink it.
Master Chen immediately beamed with joy and took out twelve different tea leaves from a nearby cabinet, placing them on the table one by one, smiling as he said:
Come, come, come, I have plenty of fine tea here; today, let’s properly taste it.
Lin Qiye:…
…
In the suburbs of Cangnan City.
Loki walked leisurely to the top of a small hill, overlooking the entire modern city in the distance. At this moment, large numbers of troops had gathered at all the entrances to the city’s transportation routes.
They had sealed off every possible road into the city, and within the warning range, not even a bird could hope to pass through their firepower blockade.
Loki’s lips curled into a smile as he squinted his eyes and coldly said:
With such a laughable force, do they think they can stop me?
He had just taken a step forward when he hesitated again, his deep-set eyes glinting with cunning light.
However, it is still uncertain where the “Shiva’s Grudge” is… The subsequent pieces are already on their way; I don’t need to take risks. I just need to find a way to force “Shiva’s Grudge” out…
He seemed to think of something, reaching behind him with a wave of his hand, and several strange, hollow cracks appeared in the void behind him. Immediately, the outlines of massive humanoid beasts were drawn out.
Let chaos ensue…
