Chapter 5

At the Qingfeng Winehouse, Mo Shang was sitting by the window, drinking alone.

"Yes, I've heard that too. They say that a mother's status rises with her son's, and this Bai Qingsong seems to have benefited from his daughter. But his daughter is indeed outstanding, with exceptional talent. On her first attempt, she directly communicated with the third heaven's martial destiny star to condense a star soul. If she can open the second and third star gates in the future, she will need to condense at least three star souls, all from the third heaven or higher. In the Chu Kingdom, she will definitely be a major figure."

"Not just that, I also heard that the Bai family is now considering breaking the engagement. But it makes sense; how can Qin Wentian from the Qin Manor be compared to Bai Qiuxue? Anyone would want to kick him out. It's said that the useless young master has wasted a lot of starfall stones from the Qin family. I wonder why Qin Chuan loves this adopted son so much."

Many people shook their heads in secret, not understanding the matter. At this moment, everyone suddenly fell silent. On the stairs of the winehouse, a beautiful figure in a green dress slowly ascended, graceful and dignified, clearly a well-bred young lady.

"Bai Qiuxue, the genius of the Bai family," someone whispered. Mo Shang glanced at Bai Qiuxue and nodded inwardly. This girl is quite good, not only talented but also beautiful. No wonder the Ye family wants to form an alliance with her.

Mo Shang took a sip of wine, then his gaze shifted to the direction of the Bai family outside the window. The Bai family, once expelled from the imperial city, is about to rise again. Clearly, Bai Qingsong is good at seizing opportunities. It will surely be very lively in a few days.

"Hmm?" At this moment, Mo Shang's expression turned serious. Due to his special star soul, his perception of star power is very strong. He sensed that in a certain direction of the Bai family, there was a powerful star power descending from the sky.

Thinking about it, Mo Shang's eyes suddenly changed, as if he could see through everything. The star trajectories seemed to appear faintly in his eyes.

"Ah..." Mo Shang's heart trembled slightly. This star power might come from a star beyond the third heaven. The Bai family has such a prodigy? But why is the Bai family hiding it and only pushing Bai Qiuxue forward?

Mo Shang was puzzled, but he thought that he should pay a visit tonight.

Qin Wentian was unaware of Mo Shang's existence. He was just practicing intensely, undergoing countless trials, and constantly pushing his body to the limit. Finally, after enduring inhuman pain, Qin Wentian's bones made a cracking sound, his tendons and bones transformed, and a smile appeared on his face. He knew he had entered the fourth level of the Body Tempering Realm. The first three levels of Body Tempering focus on strengthening the flesh, the middle three levels on the tendons and bones, and the last three levels on the meridians and organs.

Finally, it was night again. Qin Wentian stopped practicing and walked to the front courtyard. In his current state, he believed that if he went to tell Bai Qingsong now, the latter might change his mind. However, Qin Wentian did not want to be so humble. One event, one person, was enough to see clearly. Now, he only wanted to know Bai Qiuxue's attitude after three years of acquaintance, during which he had helped her condense her star soul.

"Three days from now is Bai Qingsong's fiftieth birthday. I must ask her in person," Qin Wentian thought to himself, then walked toward the courtyard gate. The two guards were still standing there, of course, only two. Everyone in the Qin family knew about his broken meridians, so Bai Qingsong did not take him seriously. Having two ordinary guards to watch over a waste was already a sign of respect.

Seeing Qin Wentian approach, one of the guards stepped in front of him and said coldly, "Go back."

"Even a dog can bite," Qin Wentian said coldly, making the guard's expression stiffen. He grinned cruelly and said, "It seems that Young Master Qin is living a carefree life and doesn't know his current status. Since that's the case, I'll make you come to your senses."

As he spoke, his fist swung toward Qin Wentian's head, the wind from his punch was fierce. Qin Wentian's perception was extremely sharp, and now that he was a martial destiny cultivator, the speed of the other's attack seemed to slow down in his eyes. He sidestepped, then leaned forward, and his knee struck the guard's abdomen hard. In an instant, the guard felt his internal organs shattered and was knocked out cold.

"Hmm?" The other guard's eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing in them. This guy is so weak, he was ambushed like this. He took a step forward, and his straight punch created a gust of wind, with a faint sound of a tiger's roar. It was the basic Tiger Fist, powerful and fierce.

This time, Qin Wentian did not dodge. His fist also shot out straight, like a strong and powerful iron hammer. A cracking sound was heard, and the guard's arm was shattered. Before he could even scream, Qin Wentian's fist landed on his head. However, Qin Wentian controlled his strength in time, not shattering his head but only severely injuring and knocking him out.

After doing this, Qin Wentian dragged their bodies into the room and closed the door. A moment later, he walked out of the courtyard gate, dressed in a guard's uniform, and stepped into the darkness.

Qin Wentian was very familiar with the Bai family. He moved through the alleys, trying to avoid the night patrols. Half an hour later, he arrived at the side of the main gate and walked out, head down.

The sound of footsteps echoed, and Qin Wentian was slightly nervous. If he were caught now, Bai Qingsong would not let him off easily.

However, just as Qin Wentian walked out of the gate, he heard footsteps coming from ahead and lowered his head even more.

"What are you sneaking around for? Look up," a familiar cold voice entered Qin Wentian's ears, making his heart tremble slightly. A strange smile appeared on his lips; he didn't expect to encounter her at this moment.

When Bai Qiuxue saw Qin Wentian lift his head, her body also trembled slightly, and she took a small step back.

Silence. Both of them fell into a silence. Qin Wentian watched Bai Qiuxue, who went from panic to calm, and seemed to understand something. A cold smile appeared on his lips.

"I have no choice," Bai Qiuxue said. Qin Wentian just looked at her, not saying a word. He had never thought that the two of them would face such a situation.

"You spent years studying the condensation of star souls, but what use is it? You can only help others condense star souls, but you are destined to deceive yourself."

Bai Qiuxue's long black hair danced in the night, like a spirit of the night, but Qin Wentian had no heart to appreciate it, his heart cold.

"Is this the reason for the Bai family's ingratitude?"

Bai Qiuxue did not answer, then said, "Ye Wuque, at the age of thirteen, communicated with the second heaven's martial destiny star and condensed his first star soul; at fifteen, he entered the Meridian Pulse Realm, opened the second star gate, and communicated with a star from the third heaven, condensing his second star soul. Now, at eighteen, his cultivation is at the eighth level of the Meridian Pulse Realm, and he has the potential to enter the Essence Palace Realm before the age of twenty. You and he, one in the sky, one on the ground."

Qin Wentian understood Bai Qiuxue's meaning. The marriage alliance this time must be with Ye Wuque.

"Go. After all, you helped me. Out of old feelings, I won't make things difficult for you. Even if you don't die, it won't affect the marriage alliance between the Ye family and the Bai family. And in the future, you and I are destined to be in different worlds." Bai Qiuxue finished speaking and walked past Qin Wentian. A gentle breeze blew, and Qin Wentian suddenly felt that she was so unfamiliar, saying such ridiculous words.

"Bai Qiuxue," Qin Wentian suddenly spoke, making Bai Qiuxue stop.

"Three years ago, your father, Bai Qingsong, proposed the marriage to my adoptive father. My adoptive father did not want to delay you, but Bai Qingsong insisted, so my adoptive father agreed."

"For three years, my adoptive father provided cultivation resources to your Bai family, helping you rebuild, never showing any arrogance. And I treated you like family."

"Five days ago, I helped you communicate with the martial destiny star and condense your star soul. Your Bai family, however, wants to kill me. Now you say to let me go, as if it's a favor. How ironic."

Qin Wentian's words were cold, and he walked away slowly. "But you are right about one thing: you and I are destined to be in different worlds."