136: Qin Tian practices the ruthless sword art

Cao Nie cast a look of appreciation at Qin Tian.

Jiang Wanrou, on the other hand, was completely bewildered.

What did Qin Tian mean by that?

Could it be...

"Qin Tian, did you really take a million from my big brother?"

Qin Tian unhurriedly took out a storage ring and placed it in front of Jiang Wanrou: "Jiang Wanrou, this is five million spirit crystals. Consider it my compensation to you, and also as a breakup fee."

"I've thought it through. I came out of a small mountain village and made it this far."

"But now, my cultivation is stagnant, unable to break through."

"The reason for all of this is you. Of course, I don't blame you, after all, what's done is done, and regret is useless now."

Jiang Wanrou suspected she had misheard.

Qin Tian's slow cultivation progress was her fault in the end? What kind of logic was that?

Qin Tian did not pay attention to Jiang Wanrou's reaction.

His gaze burned as he looked at Cao Nie, raising his cup solemnly: "If not for Minister Cao's enlightenment, I would still be lost. This cup is for Minister Cao."

Cao Nie laughed heartily and raised his cup in response: "A teachable youth!"

The wine cups clinked, and the sake was drunk in one gulp.

Qin Tian turned to Jiang Wanrou, his expression distant: "Jiang Wanrou, you and I have broken up, and there is no longer any relationship between us. Minister Cao treats you with such sincerity, a million spirit stones just to make you smile. You should cherish such a heart."

"If it were me, honestly, I wouldn't even be willing to spend a hundred thousand."

"This is enough to show how much Minister Cao likes you."

"Of course, you don't have to listen, but as your ex, I still want to sincerely remind you of one thing."

"In this world, there is no man more formidable than Minister Cao."

"Minister Cao has strength; his Tribulation Extinction Realm first-level cultivation makes him invincible among those of the same realm, unrivaled below a Half-Immortal."

"He has status; although the Nine Radiance Divine Dynasty is not what it once was, its overall strength among all the dynasties in the Three Thousand Dao Domains is enough to rank in the top three."

"Minister Cao holds the position of Prime Minister, a status that ranks him among the top fifty. Where can you find such a husband? There's none."

"So, you should listen to me and be with Minister Cao. That way, I can rest assured, can't I?"

Every word Qin Tian spoke was deeply moving.

But Jiang Wanrou's mind was still in a muddle.

What exactly did Qin Tian mean by this?

Did he really intend to give her to Cao Nie?

Then what was the love she had always held onto? A joke?

Knowing that Qin Tian had his heart set on getting that million, she was disappointed, but she hadn't thought of leaving.

Now, he was actually pushing her into Cao Nie's arms.

"Jiang Wanrou, this cup is to you. From now on, there will be no more ties between us."

Qin Tian filled a cup and looked at Jiang Wanrou with anticipation.

Jiang Wanrou dazedly raised her wine cup and clinked it with his.

Only when Qin Tian drained his cup did she have to believe that Qin Tian had truly abandoned her.

She drank the fiery wine, her eyes slightly red as she looked at Qin Tian.

"Do you truly not regret it?"

Qin Tian's eyes were clear, fixed intently on Jiang Wanrou: "Miss Jiang Wanrou, my Dao is the Dao of the strong. Please do not hinder my progress, Miss Jiang Wanrou. If I can stand at the pinnacle in the future, Qin Tian will be eternally grateful."

As his voice fell, he stood up and bowed deeply to Jiang Wanrou.

Jiang Wanrou's lips trembled slightly, but she didn't know what to say.

Cao Nie subtly pulled Jiang Wanrou into his embrace.

This time, Jiang Wanrou did not resist.

Her heart ached.

Qin Tian felt no guilt towards her because of his Dao.

But what about her? How much pain would she have to endure to forget everything between them?

Cao Nie watched everything with interest.

This Qin Tian's Dao of Ruthlessness had already reached great mastery. His path to becoming an immortal in the future would be smooth sailing.

Sometimes it was just inexplicably so.

People who clearly didn't cultivate the Dao of Ruthlessness would suddenly achieve great mastery of it overnight.

Perhaps this was the legendary enlightenment!

The three of them drank until late into the night, even Cao Nie was a little tipsy.

"Minister Cao, this junior should take his leave." Qin Tian stood up, cupped his fists towards Cao Nie, his eyes showing no sign of drunkenness.

Cultivating the Dao of Ruthlessness, no person or thing could sway his thoughts.

Cao Nie waved his hand, and Qin Tian withdrew, even closing the door behind him.

Suddenly, the beauty in his arms stirred.

Cao Nie looked down.

He saw Jiang Wanrou's eyes slowly clear from their drunken haze.

"Big brother, go all out on me, make me forget him." Jiang Wanrou suddenly leaned closer, her breath like orchids.

A sharp glint appeared in Cao Nie's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Alright, big brother will fulfill your wish."

Amidst the flying tablecloth, the sandalwood table emitted a muffled thud.

Outside the door.

The night wind carried intermittent gasps past Qin Tian's robes.

He stood with his hands behind his back, the last ripple in his eyes fading into silence.

At this point, his past was completely severed.

His Grand Dao was thoroughly perfected.

Just as he was about to leave.

Bu Feiyan, hearing the commotion, appeared not far away.

Listening to the gasps coming from inside the room, and the creaking of the overburdened sandalwood table.

Her brows furrowed slightly. Someone dared to engage in such indecent acts in her Hidden Dragon Pavilion? This was simply outrageous!

"Qin Tian, this is your room. Who are the people inside?"

Qin Tian slowly turned around, his eyes like a millennium-old cold pool: "Minister Cao and Jiang Wanrou are currently... discussing the Dao. If the Pavilion Master has nothing else, perhaps you could come another day."

Bu Feiyan was about to erupt, but then she met his eyes.

Those pupils reflected the starlight, yet showed no trace of human emotion.

As if the myriad mortal affairs, the seven emotions and six desires, had all turned into silent ash in his eyes.

What a pair of eyes, devoid of any emotion.

This is!

The Dao of Ruthlessness!

Qin Tian had actually switched to cultivating the Dao of Ruthlessness.

How was this possible?

Qin Tian had already broken through to the Return to Void Realm and comprehended the Dao of Sword Law, so he should only be able to specialize in the Dao of Sword. How could he cultivate other Daos?

She investigated carefully and was suddenly startled.

Qin Tian actually had two Dao Laws within him, and they were currently fusing.

This is... the Dao of Ruthless Sword!

This child is terrifying!

No, why did he undergo such a change?

Two Daos converging in one person's body, doesn't that mean Qin Tian's combat power will skyrocket by a large margin?

His future achievements, she feared, would be second only to Cao Nie.

She cast a deep glance at the room. Since this was Qin Tian's choice, she wouldn't say anything more.

She was just a little curious, who had bestowed upon Qin Tian such a heaven-defying fortune? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them Qin Tian's reborn parents.

She didn't know that Qin Tian's 'father' was currently fighting vigorously.

Jiang Wanrou was also going all out, her moans growing increasingly high-pitched. Eventually, everyone in the entire Hidden Dragon Pavilion could hear them.

So much so that many people listened all night.

Bu Feiyan was the same; her residence was not far away to begin with.

The sounds constantly entered her ears. Finally, having no other choice, she set up a barrier.

The next morning.

Cao Nie pushed the door open, stretched, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

Inside the room, the thousand-year-old sandalwood table was already in pieces. Jiang Wanrou lay quietly on the bed, her breath weak, clearly exhausted.

At this moment, Bu Feiyan suddenly appeared. She glanced at Jiang Wanrou inside, her pupils contracting slightly.

This scoundrel, how terrifying!

She suppressed her shock and extended her hand to Cao Nie with a cold face: "One million spirit crystals, pay up."

Cao Nie turned around and looked Bu Feiyan up and down: "Pay for what?"

Bu Feiyan pointed at the broken sandalwood table: "This is made of Blood Sea Agarwood, worth five hundred thousand."

Then she pointed inside the room: "Plus cleaning fees, one million, not a single cent less."

Cao Nie spread his hands: "I don't have money, but... this Prime Minister can repay you with my body."

"Shameless!" Bu Feiyan was furious, raising her hand to slap him.

Cao Nie easily caught her wrist, pulled her closer, and chuckled: "Feiyan, you witnessed this Prime Minister's abilities last night. If you marry me, I will surely make you..."

"Shut up!" Bu Feiyan's ears flushed red, and she violently shook him off: "Even if all men in the world died out, I, Bu Feiyan, would never marry you!"

With that, she turned and left in anger.

This Cao Nie was getting more and more presumptuous.

She even suspected that if Cao Nie could defeat her, he might try something underhanded.

Watching her retreating back, Cao Nie suddenly thought of something: "Jiang Wanrou has already had her taste, shouldn't Tang Ya fulfill her promise?"