Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Chapter 100: The Soft-hearted Sun Qiang

“What?!”

Xu Xin's pupils constricted, a wave of coldness immediately flowing through his body.

Having the same ability as a Chaotic Fate Practitioner, does that mean... this guy is either a Chaotic Fate Practitioner himself or has some connection to one?

“Then, what should I do now?”

Xu Xin's lips trembled.

He had originally hoped to find a Destiny Master to gain more weight in Lord Ling's eyes and earn greater recognition, but now he felt a bit frightened.

Decades ago, when Chaotic Fate Practitioners first appeared, they wreaked havoc, enticing people, causing countless followers, and nearly tearing the entire Destiny Hall apart. For this reason, the entire Source World remained vigilant and cautious about such individuals. Once discovered, they would be eliminated without hesitation!

Just a few days ago, a Chaotic Fate Practitioner suddenly emerged from the Zouyi Dynasty, with an even greater ability to entice people. In just a few days, he gained a group of followers, willing to go through fire and water for him, even Destiny Masters were willing to follow him. Lord Ling was absent because he went to hunt down this person...

He had thought that he had come here this time just to relax and enjoy himself, but unexpectedly... this guy, who seemed to be a Destiny Master, might really be related to a Chaotic Fate Practitioner!

“You should befriend him first, stabilize the situation. I will come over to investigate clearly before making a decision!”

Lord Ling raised an eyebrow: “Of course, there’s no need to be too nervous. This is just what you heard from others; Chaotic Fate Practitioners are extremely rare. In history, only two have appeared. It’s impossible for one to suddenly emerge on one side while another appears on the other… Of course, whether he is an ordinary Destiny Master or a Chaotic Fate Practitioner, this time you have already made a great contribution!”

“Understood!” Xu Xin sighed in relief.

Lord Ling continued, “I will try to arrive within three days... You’d better observe him closely. If there are any issues, you can report to me in detail.”

“I’m not sure... what aspects I need to observe, so I can prepare in advance!” Xu Xin hurriedly asked.

After pondering for a moment, Lord Ling said, “The Chaotic Fate Practitioner from the Zouyi Dynasty also excelled in teaching and seemed to have control over the direction of destiny in teaching. Didn’t you say he is a teacher? Then test his students. If they can make rapid progress in their cultivation purely through attending his classes without relying on treasures, even if he isn’t a Chaotic Fate Practitioner, he will definitely have an intricate relationship with that person.”

“Got it!” Xu Xin quickly clasped his hands.

“Hmm, be careful and don’t alert the enemy!”

With that, Lord Ling said no more. As the conversation ended, the light from the scroll and the figure disappeared, and the Destiny Energy that had surged in the room vanished instantly.

“Testing the students? Then I will hold a competition; this way, I can determine their cultivation level and whether they have improved or by how much... But before that, I need to resolve any conflicts and build a good relationship!”

Putting away the scroll, Xu Xin thought for a moment: “Come, take me to White Rock Academy!”

Following Lord Ling’s instructions, he planned to befriend the other party first. From what he knew, Chaotic Fate Practitioners were merely good at enticing others and weren’t bloodthirsty. As long as he didn’t show any malicious intent, it should be safe.

Seeing that Sun Qiang had completely entered the state of stable cultivation, Zhang Xuan no longer paid him any mind and instead stepped out.

Having just absorbed about thirty strands of Destiny Energy, he figured now was a good time to read some books. Once he got more, he could directly form the Dharma Aspect technique for the Internal Realm, allowing him to break through in one fell swoop!

He was at the peak of the Meridian Unclogging Realm, having 60 horsepower. Once he reached the peak of the Organs Easing Realm, he might be able to break through 100 horsepower. Even when facing experts of the Jade Bone or Divine Soul realms, he would be able to fight!

With such strength, White Roc City would be free from danger.

Not long after Zhang Xuan went to the library to read, Liu Tianzheng arrived at White Rock Academy again. At this moment, he was unaware that the person he was looking for was not in the courtyard but was anxiously pacing back and forth outside.

This morning, for the sake of his daughter, he had fought with Zhang Xuan, and in the afternoon, he brought Xu Xin over, questioning him like an interrogating officer. To be honest, he must have completely offended him.

“No matter; if I’m scolded, I’m scolded. Even if I’m humiliated, it’s my own fault!”

Gritting his teeth, Liu Tianzheng knocked on the door, his bright voice ringing out: “Teacher Zhang Xuan, Liu Tianzheng is here to visit. I hope to have a word…”

Inside the room, Sun Qiang slowly opened his eyes.

Having just come from the Source World and not having met anyone yet, the young master wasn’t present, and suddenly someone came to visit, putting him in a bit of a dilemma.

If he didn’t see them, they might have something to discuss with the young master and would be delayed. If he did see them, he didn’t know how to communicate since he didn’t recognize them.

“Forget it, let’s just meet. It’s normal for someone of the young master’s status to receive a servant!”

Thinking this, Sun Qiang stopped hesitating, stood up, and opened the door.

“Teacher Zhang, hmm? Who are you…” Seeing the unfamiliar fat man in front of him, Sun Qiang looked puzzled.

Sun Qiang clasped his hands and bowed: “I am Steward Sun Qiang! May I ask who you are and what brings you here to see the young master?”

He didn’t know that this was the head of the Liu family, one of the three great families.

“Ah, you are Steward Sun!”

Liu Tianzheng returned the courtesy: “I am Liu Tianzheng. I wonder… is Teacher Zhang in?”

“I’m afraid the young master is not here,” Sun Qiang shook his head.

Liu Tianzheng asked, “Do you know when Teacher Zhang will return?”

Sun Qiang replied, “I don’t know that. If Mr. Liu has urgent matters, you can speak with me first. When the young master returns, I can report it to him.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Liu Tianzheng said, “Earlier this morning, I inadvertently offended Teacher Zhang. I came here to personally apologize…”

“Offended the young master?”

Sun Qiang, who had been smiling, immediately stopped and shook his head: “I’m sorry, but I can’t convey that kind of message!”

Not knowing anything, he naturally couldn’t agree; otherwise, he would offend the young master too much. If he agreed to a meeting, it definitely wouldn’t be appropriate.

“Then can I wait for him in the courtyard until he returns?” Liu Tianzheng hesitated.

“Of course not!”

Sun Qiang shook his head: “The teacher’s dormitory is very small; there’s no place. Mr. Liu, please go back!”

With that, Sun Qiang closed the courtyard door.

Watching the courtyard door close like that, Liu Tianzheng was a bit dazed, feeling that he hadn’t reacted.

He was the head of the Liu family, one of the three great families, and had lowered his posture to visit. Not only did he fail to meet anyone, but he was also blocked outside by a servant... He had never experienced this since he was young!

His face flushed red. While he was contemplating whether to leave or stay, he heard the earlier fat man’s voice come from inside.

Coming here to apologize, huh? Just a slap in the face? Not an ounce of sincerity.

The voice was soft, as if muttering to himself.

Liu Tianzheng froze.

Right! Since he came to apologize, maintaining an attitude wouldn’t bring any satisfaction!

A Destiny Master... is worth him giving up everything.

Without too much hesitation, Liu Tianzheng knocked on the door again.

After a moment, the door opened once more, and Sun Qiang’s brows were tightly furrowed: “Is there something else?”

“It’s like this!” Liu Tianzheng smiled broadly, took out a Destiny Disk from his pocket, and handed it over: “I know Teacher Zhang wants to absorb Destiny Energy, so I specially prepared a Destiny Disk to offer as a token of apology!”

“Destiny Disk?”

Sun Qiang took it casually and closed the door again. The voice came from inside the courtyard: “Well, who told me to be soft-hearted and like to do good deeds? I accepted it, and when the young master returns, I will convey your intentions… By the way, what’s your name again?”

“Me….”

Liu Tianzheng, whose anger had just been suppressed, surged up again.

You just muttered that there was no sincerity, and now I’ve given you a Destiny Disk, yet you still keep the door closed. What does that mean?

The key point... as the head of the Liu family, who in White Roc City wouldn’t know him? Asking for my name is a deliberate humiliation!

His face turned slightly green with anger, but he also understood that he indeed couldn’t offend the other party.

This fat man was indeed nothing much, but he had already offended Teacher Zhang once, and offending him again

might really leave no room for reconciliation.

Suppressing his anger, he was about to report his name when the lowered voice inside the courtyard spoke again.

“Just a Destiny Disk as an apology? People nowadays really know how to trick others.”

Liu Tianzheng’s anger was instantly doused.

Once Zhang Xuan entered the Destiny Hall and became a registered Destiny Master, the power in his hands would be immense. At that time, with just one word, the Liu family might not be able to obtain Destiny Disks, and it would be easy for them to be removed from the three great families.

Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door again. When the courtyard door opened, he continued with a smile: “Steward Sun, I’m Liu Tianzheng. This is another Destiny Disk also prepared for Teacher Zhang. I initially wanted to hand it to him personally, but since he hasn’t arrived yet, I’ll trouble Steward Sun to pass it on…”

“Oh, don’t worry; I’ll definitely hand it over to the young master and mention your name, Liu Tianzheng, right?”

Sun Qiang took the second Destiny Disk, his attitude noticeably improved.

Liu Tianzheng nodded.

“By the way... how did you offend the young master? Perhaps I could help you with some good words?”

Sun Qiang patted his chest: “Don’t worry; the young master values me greatly. He will definitely listen to my words!”

Seeing the fat man’s confidence, Liu Tianzheng hesitated before saying, “It was just a misunderstanding earlier this morning when I clashed with Teacher Zhang and we had a competition…”

“Huh? You fought?” Sun Qiang’s chubby face wrinkled like a bitter melon: “This is troublesome. Our young master is low-key. Although he appears polite on the surface, he has an incredibly proud heart and is the least willing to forgive someone who lays hands on him. What may seem small, like a competition, could easily be interpreted as an intent to kill! Forget it; I can’t say good words for you. Why don’t... I return these two Destiny Disks to you?”

As he spoke, Sun Qiang handed back the two Destiny Disks.

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianzheng dared not take them back, shaking his head repeatedly: “Please, Steward Sun, help me out... Here’s a gift for you—a thousand Source Coins for your trouble!”

While speaking, he handed over two bills, each worth 5,000.

After taking the bills, Sun Qiang, though still looking conflicted, didn’t reject as strongly as before: “Alright, even if I’m scolded, I’ll help you say a few words! But… with only two Destiny Disks, I can’t guarantee it will work… If you have a few more, I might have a better chance.”

Liu Tianzheng shook his head: “I’m afraid this is the only one left; it’s already been used… I don’t have any more.”

He would love to give more, but this item was scarce and expensive. If it weren’t for Xu Xin’s visit, he wouldn’t have even had these three.

“Give it to me!”

Before he finished speaking, the last Destiny Disk was snatched away by the fat man before he closed the door again. Curiously, a voice came from inside: “By the way, when you fought, did you hit the young master?”

Liu Tianzheng felt embarrassed: “No, I was the one who got hit…”

Sun Qiang sighed in relief: “That’s good!”

“???” Liu Tianzheng.

Why don’t I like this line of questioning?

Wait, I’ve already given three Destiny Disks and a thousand Source Coins, and I’m still stuck outside the door?

Just as he was about to knock again, the fat man’s voice came from inside.

“Hey, since this guy is so sincere, when the young master comes back later, I’ll definitely say some good words for him. I’ll make sure to praise him as someone who is rare in heaven and earth.”

“Um…”

In an instant, Liu Tianzheng felt like he had gained something.

Author's Note