CHAPTER 210: CHAPTER 210: HOPES FOR A SON TO SUCCEED, HOLDING UP THE SKY!

Actually, Qin Zi was always quite self-aware.

Despite being brazen and unconstrained when arguing with others, after the fact, he would feel as timid as a dog.

Like this time.

After the Lu Family was sanctioned by the Purple Cloud Academy, he knew clearly in his heart that the strong members of the Lu Family must want to strangle him.

So, he smoothly hid inside the Purple Cloud Academy and didn’t come out.

He stayed hidden for three months.

Of course, one can’t hide forever, and the Purple Cloud Academy wouldn’t let him hide forever.

"There’s going to be a Tianjiao Conference at Bilian Lake in Beimang Mountain soon. Our Purple Cloud Academy should be present. You should go too."

An elder said with a warm smile.

"Can’t I not go?"

Qin Zi asked with a mournful face.

"I know you’re worried about the Lu Family’s revenge, but you can’t hide forever, and they wouldn’t dare do anything to you."

The elder smiled kindly.

"How sure are you?"

Qin Zi asked suspiciously.

"Ninety percent sure."

The elder confidently raised his head, his arms behind his back, his white beard fluttering, with the demeanor of a reclusive master.

"What about the remaining ten percent?"

Qin Zi asked further.

The elder smirked, winking, and said, "Just take care of yourself. In this world, who can guarantee nothing goes wrong? Even I could be struck dead by a meteor from the sky."

He patted Qin Zi on the shoulder, his face kindly, and spoke earnestly, "The most frightening thing for a person is unnecessary worry."

"There are countless dangers in this world, but you should know: the wise are not confused, the benevolent are not worried, and the courageous are not afraid!"

"Boldly break the barriers in your heart and take that brave step forward, because your path... is ahead!"

Having said this, the elder flicked his sleeve and left gracefully.

That departing white-robed figure appeared otherworldly, transcendental, untouched by the smoke and fire of the human world.

Qin Zi stared dumbfounded at that figure, deeply shocked in his heart.

"The courageous are not afraid, the courageous are not afraid... I understand!!"

After murmuring a few words, his eyes suddenly lit up, and the gloom in his heart was swept away.

"Thank you for your guidance, elder!"

He bowed deeply in the direction the elder had left, then headed home.

He needed to prepare to participate in the Tianjiao Conference at Bilian Pond in Beimang Mountain.

Meanwhile, a corner in the distance.

Qin Chuan handed some shiny treasures to the white-robed elder with an otherworldly demeanor.

"Thanks for the trouble."

Qin Chuan said.

The elder smiled modestly, "Not at all, just a small task... If you need anything in the future, feel free to look for me."

Evidently well-practiced in his craft.

"Alright."

Qin Chuan nodded with a smile.

Then the elder left.

Watching the elder’s retreating figure, Qin Chuan felt a bit amused in his heart—truly, the world is vast and full of wonders.

This old man looked reclusive and dignified yet had thick skin, making a living as a professional "spiritual mentor."

And with great effect!

"People are like this, when they encounter certain mental knots, they close the doors of their hearts, and familiar people often can’t guide them. It’s only the prompting of strangers that can help them walk out."

"And such strangers, we call them... benefactors."

Qin Chuan wore a teasing smile on his face.

Who would have thought?

Even benefactors have become a profession.

But it’s well-deserved—the fees are indeed quite high!

...

Few days later.

A massive flying ship appeared outside the gates of the Purple Cloud Academy.

This flying ship flew out from an elder’s sleeve, then continuously expanded, finally turning into a giant entity.

"Dad, I... am really going."

Qin Zi stood at the gate, bidding farewell to Qin Chuan for the third time, then resolutely boarded the massive flying ship.

Since it was a gathering for young people, the older generation of powerhouses generally wouldn’t go, to avoid making the young ones too reserved.

Meanwhile,

Aboard the flying ship, many people were already standing, fully prepared and waiting for Qin Zi.

Because Qin Zi was the most hesitant, and after all, he was still a little timid in his heart, so he had a lot of farewell words to say.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, senior brothers."

Qin Zi cupped his hands to everyone, smiling awkwardly.

He was the weakest in cultivation on the ship; everyone else was at least a Saint of the fourth Heavenly Layer, while he was only a Saint of the second Heavenly Layer.

Originally, Qin Zi wasn’t on the list to go to Beimang Mountain’s Bilian Lake to attend the genius conference.

Because his cultivation level was too low—can’t take kids to an elder’s party.

However.

He had a father who was eager to see his son successful, and after some behind-the-scenes operations, he was added to the list.

Regarding this, the Purple Cloud Palace Master also turned a blind eye, because in his eyes, Qin Chuan was a senior.

"Alright, let’s go."

The golden-robed youth with the highest cultivation level nodded lightly, then activated the flying ship.

Qin Zi had some impression of this golden-robed youth but only knew that he was a direct disciple.

His name was Jin Zhi.

Very soon, some of the brothers and sisters on the ship came over and chatted enthusiastically.

"Junior Brother Qin Zi, we’ve heard a lot about you. As soon as I came out of seclusion, I heard your feats, truly impressive."

"So, what’s the Shattered Star Academy like? Is it as magnificent as our Purple Cloud Academy?"

"To be honest, I actually planned to blockade the academy back then, but the demon race prodigies in our batch were too strong, and I wasn’t confident, fearing I’d die there."

"Junior Brother Qin Zi, I heard you’re from a Fragment Continent. Can you tell us what it’s like?"

Qin Zi was initially not used to it.

But gradually, he loosened up.

He stood in the center of the group, seemingly transforming into a youth wearing a silver necklace, talking freely with the brothers and sisters: The red, the green, and even those that scare ghosts; even the Goddess’s hand exists, and picking a melon to eat when thirsty is not considered stealing in our place...

That aloof golden-robed youth glanced over several times, seemingly wanting to join in.

But he opened his mouth, noticed someone looking over, and hurriedly turned away.

Swallowing his words.

So, his face became even more indifferent, standing alone at the ship’s bow, arms behind him, gazing into the distance.

"Why doesn’t Senior Brother Jin come over?"

Qin Zi asked quietly, looking at that lone, exceptional silhouette.

The person next to him whispered back:

"Senior Brother Jin is just like that, a bit of a recluse, not good at socializing, but he’s a good person."

Someone else agreed:

"Yes, I heard Senior Brother Jin was a loose cultivator; he always traveled alone before joining the academy."

A female disciple’s eyes were dreamy, seemingly recalling something, her face blushing slightly, yearning as she said:

"But Senior Brother Jin’s talent is truly astounding... In some aspects, he might even outshine Junior Brother Qin Zi."

Qin Zi paused.

His legs rubbed together unconsciously, wanting to refute—Senior Sister, you don’t really know me!

Whether it’s a duck or a bird, shouldn’t it be compared head-to-head? How can you be so arbitrary?

"Junior Brother Qin Zi, you shouldn’t doubt it. I know you have a deep foundation and remarkable talent, but in this world, indeed, some prodigies defy common sense... and Senior Brother Jin is such a person."

This Senior Sister said seriously, with her face not blushing this time, so Qin Zi realized he’d better listen.

He noticed Senior Sister’s face not turning red this time, and understood she meant it.

Seeing this, he shifted his feet unconsciously, and with a low voice, asked: "Really, Senior Brother Jin?"

The others hesitated.

Then, one by one, they subtly looked towards that solitary figure on the boat.

Thinking for a bit, one of them decided to explain:

"Junior Brother Qin Zi, don’t be a disbeliever. I know your foundations are deep and your talents exemplary, but let me tell you, Senior Brother Jin had a very peculiar talent, such that even the heavens would not compare."

"When he joined the Academy back then, we thought he had trained some powerful Body Refining Divine Techniques, but actually, no one could have anticipated what happened."

"Actually, everyone speculated that his unique talents were innate divine powers at work, we refer to such rare manifestations as... destiny."

Qin Zi thought about it and then nodded to himself.

Indeed.

The status of a benefactor has become a true profession.

Yet, justly so—since what they charged was indeed quite expensive!

...

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