Chapter 96

Jing Hao lay sprawled on the ground like a pile of mud, his eyes like fish gasping for air, only able to breathe heavily. He had never imagined that he would one day be lying on the ground so undignified.

But, finally, it was over...

Jing Hao's gaze was scattered, and he let out a long sigh of relief. Twenty-four hours, he had fought continuously for twenty-four hours!

Even though Jing Hao was a determined person, such an insane and crazy fighting style quickly wore him down to the point of wanting to vomit. He had practiced with others before, but never like this. Apart from sitting in meditation, there was not a moment of rest. Tang Tian was like an indestructible cockroach, jumping up and roaring for a fight every time Jing Hao was about to relax.

This is not how you play...

Jing Hao was so regretful that his intestines turned green. Why did he agree to this guy?

Tang Tian squatted beside Jing Hao, looking at him with a face full of disappointment, and nagged, "Hey, Big Brother Jing Hao, your endurance is really poor. How long have we been fighting? I haven't won yet, so why did you stop? Are you doing it on purpose? Afraid of losing to me? Oh, you don't need to be like this. We are upright men, how can we be like this?"

Let me go...

Jing Hao was almost in tears.

Tang Tian tormented Jing Hao for half a day, but Jing Hao still showed no reaction. He had to get up and leave, looking very unwilling.

Because practicing with Big Brother Jing Hao was extremely effective, even better than intense training. Whether it was several martial arts techniques or adapting to intuition, the effects were excellent. But what truly made Tang Tian unable to stop was the Heavenly Dragon Force. He had just started to understand it, and it was far from mastery. He was at the most exciting stage, but Big Brother Jing Hao suddenly said he wouldn't practice anymore.

However, hearing Big Brother Jing Hao's snoring, he had to suppress the urge to wake him up.

He was a bit puzzled, why was Big Brother Jing Hao's endurance so poor?

Behind Tang Tian, Bing gave a sympathetic glance at Jing Hao, who was already in a deep sleep.

Tang Tian didn't know that he had already gotten used to high-intensity training from long-term intense practice. Each round of intense practice lasted ten days, during which he had to maintain high concentration and continuous training. No one else would do this.

It was only twenty-four hours...

Tang Tian's nonchalance was based on his own standards. He didn't know what others' training was like.

Without anyone to practice with, Tang Tian returned to his original position and started his own training.

He planned to come back in a few days.

If the sleeping Jing Hao knew about Tang Tian's thoughts, he would probably be scared awake, but now, he was enjoying unprecedented sweetness.

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The girl sat at the table, looking at an old, faded book in front of her, her expression solemn.

Her black, shiny hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her exquisite, beautiful face seemed to have no trace of worldly affairs. Only her black, shiny eyes were calm yet captivating. She wore the traditional dark green military uniform of the Shangguan family, black leather boots, a bright yellow sash, and white gloves, exuding a sharp and cold demeanor amidst her heroic and graceful appearance.

The Shangguan family had a long history, dating back to the Perseus Arm colonization era. During that time, the Shangguan family was synonymous with the Perseus Arm, and her ancestors had made countless efforts for the Perseus Arm.

But this oldest and most prestigious family in the Perseus Arm, a few years ago, almost faced the disaster of extermination. Even Shangguan Qianhui was sent to the remote Wu'an Star to seek safety. As the situation gradually stabilized, the crisis of the Shangguan family quietly subsided, but the severely weakened Shangguan family was seen by everyone as declining.

No one expected that five years ago, the arrival of a girl changed everything.

This was Shangguan Qianhui, a brilliant girl whose talent was so dazzling that no one could look directly at her, the true ruler of the Shangguan family today!

She returned to the Shangguan family silently and, in just five years, the Shangguan family rose again at an astonishing speed. No one treated her as a girl anymore; she earned the respect of everyone. The once-decayed Shangguan family, under her hands, burst with astonishing energy, reclaiming the glory of being the first family in the Perseus Arm, a title they had lost for many years.

To her enemies, she was cold and ruthless, making decisions without hesitation. But among the poor, her kindness and gentleness were widely known.

She was the most perfect woman in the entire Perseus Arm!

"Uncle Qian, is everything at home fine?" Shangguan Qianhui suddenly looked up and asked.

"Everything is on track," Shangguan Qian quickly replied. He was Shangguan Qianhui's most trusted butler and her clan uncle. He had watched her grow up and accompanied her to Starwind City when she sought refuge there, showing unwavering loyalty.

"Has the investigation into Brother Tian's whereabouts been completed?" Shangguan Qianhui asked, and when she mentioned Tang Tian, the ice on her face seemed to melt, making her look gentle and charming.

"It's been investigated. Young Master Tian was brought from Starwind City to the Perseus Arm by the Bright Martial Association." Shangguan Qian, who had stayed in Starwind City with Shangguan Qianhui for five years, smiled when he talked about Tang Tian: "He was spotted by Kong Youlin of the Bright Martial Association, who values Young Master Tian highly. Young Master Tian insisted on coming to the Perseus Arm, and the others followed. Coincidentally, Kong Youlin's sister is the head of the Perseus Arm branch of the Bright Martial Association, so Kong Youlin brought them all over. Young Master Tian probably wanted to surprise you."

Shangguan Qianhui's eyes curved with a warm smile: "He loves playing these kinds of games."

But gradually, the smile on her face faded, and she stood up, pondering: "So Brother Tian will be here soon. It seems that we must first investigate that matter thoroughly, or Brother Tian, with his character, will definitely not give up."

Shangguan Qian was shocked: "Miss, absolutely not! The matter of the Southern Cross training card is extremely complicated, even dating back to the era of the three major armies. This is far from simple, and Young Master Tian's father might..."

"I know," Shangguan Qianhui nodded: "But for Brother Tian, he will pursue this matter to the end, even if it means death. I understand him."

"But Miss! We can think of other ways to help Young Master Tian!" Shangguan Qian said urgently: "If Miss... the Shangguan family..."

Shangguan Qianhui was not swayed at all. Her black, shiny hair fluttered, revealing a face that was breathtakingly beautiful, and her black, calm eyes were filled with determination, her voice firm: "I have fulfilled all my responsibilities to the Shangguan family. The Shangguan family is now stable and will survive well even without me."

"But..." Shangguan Qian's mouth was bitter.

"Although Brother Tian usually acts as if he doesn't care, I know that he cares deeply. Back then, when I was with him, I made a vow in my heart that even if I had to fight the world, I would stand by him and fight the world with him." Shangguan Qianhui's voice was soft, filled with nostalgia, yet as firm as iron: "I know my responsibilities and have never thought of shirking them. Five years ago, I left Brother Tian and spent five years bringing the Shangguan family back to glory. I have fulfilled my responsibilities to the family. Power means nothing to me. If it weren't for the blood of the Shangguan family in my veins, I would never have left Brother Tian. Now that I have completed my responsibilities, my eyes are only on Brother Tian."

"Why go to such lengths..." Shangguan Qian was at a loss for words.

Shangguan Qianhui smiled slightly, her calm eyes filled with nostalgia: "You don't understand. For a seven-year-old girl who sought refuge in a foreign land, that time was so desperate, dark, and cold. I was afraid to sleep at night. When I entered school, I was bullied, and I thought the world was utterly terrible. You can't understand how, when he suddenly appeared and helped me drive away those bad kids, he was like the sun, so bright and warm. Only by his side could I feel safe and truly relax. Those years were the most beautiful times!"

Shangguan Qian sighed, recalling those years of constant fear and the shock Miss had endured. He suddenly felt it wasn't so unacceptable.

"He is very clumsy, but you feel that doing those clumsy things with him is so happy."

Thinking about the silly things she had done with Tang Tian in the past, Shangguan Qianhui suddenly chuckled, and the entire room seemed to brighten.

"I have never doubted that my Brother Tian will become very strong. He will definitely become strong because he has a truly brave heart." Shangguan Qianhui's eyes returned to their calm state: "He just needs time. And before that, let me go and pave the way for him."

She suddenly smiled mischievously: "I plan to investigate these clues before Brother Tian arrives. Otherwise, if I tell him, he will definitely go. His current strength is not enough yet! So at this time, I, the powerful Qianhui, need to take action. Hmph, all of Brother Tian's enemies will be eliminated by Qianhui!"

Shangguan Qian knew the matter was settled. Miss was always decisive, and once she made a decision, no one could stop her.

"Then Miss should take Ah Wei and Da Zhu with you."

Ah Wei and Da Zhu were the two best experts in the Shangguan family, second only to Shangguan Qianhui.

"They won't be of much help," Shangguan Qianhui shook her head: "I'll go alone. Don't worry, Uncle Qian, I'll be fine."

"What if Young Master Tian comes looking for Miss, what should I say?" Uncle Qian asked.

"This trip won't last more than three months," Shangguan Qianhui thought for a moment: "Tell Brother Tian to wait for me here. If I haven't returned in three months, take him to my study."

"Miss's study?" Shangguan Qian was taken aback.

"Yes," Shangguan Qianhui nodded.

"I understand," Shangguan Qian said: "I'll prepare Miss's luggage."

"Go ahead."

In the study, Shangguan Qianhui was left alone, her eyes gleaming.

There were some things she didn't say. She was in such a hurry because the Southern Cross dust crack was about to open...

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