novelE2F #279 - Being controlled
#279 - Being controlled
Compared to the excitement of the disciples,
Jiang Lengxue wore a worried expression, hesitating to speak several times.
Liang Jin glanced at her and said,
"Come over for a private talk."
With that, Liang Jin turned and left.
Jiang Lengxue had no choice but to follow.
The two walked along until they reached a secluded gazebo in the depths of Divine Deer Peak.
Jiang Lengxue first returned the 《Crimson Fire Sky Burning Sword Art》 manual to Liang Jin.
She was exceptionally intelligent and proficient in the Crimson Fire Sword Sect's martial arts, so she had already mastered the 《Crimson Fire Sky Burning Sword Art》 after reading it once.
Liang Jin accepted the manual and said,
"You also went to Qingzhou City that night, so I should reward you."
"I wonder, what reward do you hope to receive?"
On the night the Yang family was annihilated, Liang Jin originally thought Jiang Lengxue would not go.
At the time, his realm was only Fifth Grade, and he didn't notice Jiang Lengxue's presence.
Even Jiang Lengxue herself had never mentioned it, and everyone was kept in the dark.
It was only when the battle puppet Tie Kuangtu discovered Jiang Lengxue fighting fiercely with experts from the Six Doors that Liang Jin became aware.
Jiang Lengxue was also surprised, not expecting Liang Jin to know that she had gone to Qingzhou City that night.
Despite her surprise, she truthfully replied:
"I went for the sake of the sect."
"The Crimson Fire Sword Sect was on the verge of collapse and could not afford to lose its Sect Leader."
"Therefore, I do not seek a reward."
Liang Jin understood.
He knew that Jiang Lengxue regarded the Crimson Fire Sword Sect as her home and was naturally willing to risk her life for it.
He then heard Jiang Lengxue ask with concern:
"Sect Leader, that Wang Daizhen is highly skilled in martial arts and is known as the number one swordsman in Qingzhou."
"Previously, his martial arts in Qingzhou were only second to Qi Xianghong, the former leader of the Six Doors."
"Rashly dueling him is, I fear…"
Others say that Qi Xianghong was struck to death by the Great Virtuous Teacher using a celestial technique called the Five Thunder Righteous Method.
But regardless of the various rumors, no one said that Qi Xianghong was beaten to death by the Great Virtuous Teacher using martial arts.
From this, it can be seen that Liang Jin's martial arts at the time were probably inferior to Qi Xianghong's.
And that Wang Daizhen, the Sect Leader of the Senluo Sect, is the top swordsman in Qingzhou.
With Qi Xianghong's death, Wang Daizhen can be regarded as the number one person in Qingzhou.
A duel with such an opponent is truly unwise.
Liang Jin replied:
"It's fine, I have my own considerations regarding this matter."
"It's you, what are your plans for the future?"
This question seemed to touch upon Jiang Lengxue's sore spot.
She was momentarily speechless and helplessly shook her head.
She also felt lost about her future.
She used to serve the previous Sect Leader and followed all of his arrangements.
But now that the previous Sect Leader is dead, and the funeral arrangements have been completed,
Jiang Lengxue can finally live a life that belongs to her.
But the problem lies here.
When she faced a new life, she felt a sense of hesitation.
She really wanted to travel around and see the different scenery of this world.
But she didn't have the courage to take the first step.
She was used to receiving orders.
But when it came to making her own decisions, she was at a loss and hesitant.
Especially since she was still bound by the Crimson Fire Sword Sect.
Now that the Crimson Fire Sword Sect was internally unstable, she always felt that she couldn't leave the Crimson Fire Sword Sect, after all, this was her home.
It was necessary for her to stay here and stabilize the hearts of the people during the most difficult time for the Crimson Fire Sword Sect.
Sometimes Jiang Lengxue also felt that she considered others too much and should consider herself more.
But she understood the principle, but she could never do it.
Liang Jin asked with a smile:
"What's wrong?"
"Can't find your own goal and meaning?"
"Perhaps you should go out more and relax."
"I will be going to Minzhou tomorrow, if you are interested, you might as well come with me."
As Liang Jin spoke, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Qingzhou could no longer accommodate the Taiping Road, and the Taiping Road was destined to expand to the surrounding prefectures and counties.
Yangzhou was experiencing a rebellion, and the surrounding areas were war zones, which were obviously not suitable to go to.
Liang Jin and Zhang You had discussed this for a while and decided to make Minzhou their next target.
The plague in Qingzhou had been completely controlled, but the spillover of the epidemic had spread to Minzhou.
This led to the Taiping Road opening several sub-altars within Minzhou.
Advancing into Minzhou at this time was undoubtedly a good choice.
And Liang Jin also planned to go to Minzhou to see for himself.
Jiang Lengxue was still hesitant:
"I…"
She couldn't figure out whether she should go or not.
She was not used to making her own decisions.
Liang Jin looked at her twice.
Then he walked two steps towards her, which brought the two closer, causing Jiang Lengxue to be stunned.
"Jiang Lengxue, this is an order from the Sect Leader!"
Liang Jin stared at her and said in a deep voice.
Jiang Lengxue hurriedly replied:
"Yes, sir."
Liang Jin suddenly laughed and then turned and left.
Jiang Lengxue felt bewildered.
When she heard the order, she was able to make a decision quickly.
Especially when she said the words "Yes, sir", she felt so comfortable and relaxed.
This made Jiang Lengxue feel inexplicably annoyed.
She felt that she was being manipulated by Liang Jin.
She didn't want to be such an obedient person, but she had been accustomed to obedience all her life, which made her feel conflicted.
… …
On the other side.
Liang Jin had already left the gazebo and was walking along the mountain path.
After walking a distance, he stood firm.
"Come out, stop hiding."
Liang Jin said lightly.
A girl in red walked out of the woods uneasily.
It was actually Lu Qiannan.
"I… I just happened to be passing by."
Lu Qiannan hurriedly explained.
But her explanation seemed a little pale and weak.
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Liang Jin looked at Lu Qiannan with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
Lu Qiannan's face quickly turned red, and her whole person became full of awkwardness.
"Um... Great Teacher, um... what is Sister Lengxue doing?"
Lu Qiannan asked in a low voice.
These days, she had been cultivating with Liang Jin in the same bed every day, and she had developed some special feelings for Liang Jin in her heart.
Especially after she inquired about some things between Liang Jin and Jiang Lengxue, her heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Lu Qiannan was afraid that Jiang Lengxue would really marry Liang Jin.
Jiang Lengxue was very beautiful.
Her charming allure and proud figure were something that a girl like Lu Qiannan couldn't compare to.
Especially since Jiang Lengxue was also a fifth-rank expert, Lu Qiannan, who was only at the sixth-rank, was even more inferior.
This also made Lu Qiannan feel inferior from time to time.
This also made her pay attention to the situation of the two people at all times.
When Liang Jin and Jiang Lengxue were alone today, Lu Qiannan followed them on a whim, wanting to see what the two of them were doing.
Now that she was caught by Liang Jin, Lu Qiannan couldn't wait to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Liang Jin took out a secret manual and said:
"We were talking about this Earth-rank secret manual."
"It's a pity that this secret manual belongs to the Scarlet Fire Sword Sect and cannot be taught to you."
Lu Qiannan nodded.
She really didn't care about the Earth-rank secret manual.
What she cared more about was the situation between Jiang Lengxue and Liang Jin.
How could Liang Jin not see through her thoughts, so he continued to say:
"Also, Jiang Lengxue will accompany me on a trip tomorrow."
"If you want to talk to her, you have to hurry."
Lu Qiannan's heart tightened when she heard this.
If Jiang Lengxue went out with Liang Jin, would something happen between them...?
Lu Qiannan didn't want to think about it anymore and replied with a slight annoyance:
"I'm not familiar with her, so there's nothing to talk about."
Liang Jin smiled and patted Lu Qiannan's head.
He then said seriously:
"I have a martial art called 'Prairie Fire Spear Technique'. It's very special. It's originally a Profound-rank spear technique, but once you practice it to the end, it can become an Earth-rank spear technique."
"Come with me, I'll teach it to you."
"During this time, you also have to seize the time to practice on the Cold Jade Bed, and I will also invest more resources in you."
"You have to enter the fifth-rank realm as soon as possible."
Although there are more and more warriors in the Taiping Dao now, they lack fifth-rank experts.
So Liang Jin planned to speed up the training of Lu Qiannan, pile resources on her, and cultivate her into a fifth-rank expert first.
Jiang Lengxue obviously hadn't completely chosen to be loyal to Liang Jin, and the future was full of variables.
Then Liang Jin would cultivate a fifth-rank Lu Qiannan himself.
Lu Qiannan was overjoyed when she heard this.
What she was happy about was not that Liang Jin had taught her an Earth-rank secret manual.
But she was happy about Liang Jin's attention and trust in her.
Immediately, she hurriedly followed Liang Jin to the secret room to receive Liang Jin's teachings.
In the secret room, after Liang Jin taught the "Prairie Fire Spear Technique", he took out a twelve-foot-long red spear from the [Tool Bar] and handed it to Lu Qiannan:
"This weapon is matched with the 'Prairie Fire Spear Technique'."
"The two complement each other and can maximize its power."
Lu Qiannan took the twelve-foot-long red spear.
She saw that the spear was more than twelve feet long, with red tassels tied in front, the spear shaft was bright red, and the spearhead had a blood-red blood groove.
Although the spear was heavy, it was of very fine quality. Just holding it in her hand, she could feel that it was by no means ordinary, but a divine weapon.
Even compared to Miao Yuanzheng's Cold Moon Treasure Saber, it was even better.
Especially the bloody aura emanating from the spear shaft indicated that this spear was very murderous.
Lu Qiannan only danced it lightly, and it seemed that she could display the spear technique she had learned to the fullest.
Lu Qiannan liked to wear red clothes, and this twelve-foot-long red spear was very suitable for her.
This also made Lu Qiannan like this twelve-foot-long red spear very much.
"Thank you for the Great Teacher's gift!"
"I... I will definitely take good care of it!"
Lu Qiannan promised seriously.
This was something Liang Jin had given her, so she would naturally take good care of it.
Finally, she asked cautiously:
"Great Teacher, can I... go out with you tomorrow?"
"I promise! I will definitely not neglect my cultivation!"
Liang Jin looked at Lu Qiannan.
He remembered that when he first met Lu Qiannan, she was only sixteen years old, and now she had become a seventeen-year-old girl.
This age was the most beautiful time in a woman's life.
Her face contained endless freshness, especially her skin was so delicate that it seemed that a gentle touch could feel the movement of life, revealing a healthy and natural pinkish-white luster.
Although her figure was not as curvy as Jiang Lengxue's, it was also exquisite, especially that youthful vitality was something that Jiang Lengxue could not compare to.
Sometimes Liang Jin couldn't help but feel that it might be a little difficult for Lu Qiannan, a seventeen-year-old girl, to take on the position of God's Envoy.
"I think it's better for you to have a good rest."
"You can go shopping and buy things."
Liang Jin suggested.
Lu Qiannan lowered her head when she heard this, her pearly teeth biting her red lower lip, obviously not interested in Liang Jin's suggestion, but full of disappointment.
Liang Jin shook his head helplessly when he saw this.
He stretched out his hand to touch Lu Qiannan's head and said:
"If you don't want to, then let's go together tomorrow."
Lu Qiannan raised her head when she heard this, her eyes bright, her long eyelashes were like two small fans, and every time she blinked, she seemed to be gently stroking the surrounding air, bringing a trace of imperceptible tenderness.
She nodded vigorously.