"Oh? What are you referring to?"

Xiao Tian Ce asked, puzzled.

"Don't worry about who it is for now. Just know it's someone who will satisfy you!"

"War God, do you have time right now? If you do, come with me to see her. I think it would be better if you speak to her in person. That way, it will seem more sincere, and the success rate will be higher!"

After hearing Chen Xiao's words, Xiao Tian Ce agreed without hesitation, "No problem, let's do as you say."

And so it was decided.

Keeping things simple, Xiao Tian Ce didn't allow his subordinates to follow. He left the airport with Chen Xiao alone.

He didn't expect Chen Xiao to take him back to his home. He also didn't expect that the person Chen Xiao was introducing him to would be a woman.

What he especially didn't expect was that this woman was actually Chu Qingluan, the daughter of the Zhushen Dian (God Execution Hall) Hall Master.

Xiao Tian Ce was the top of the Tian Bang Si Jue (Four Wonders of the Heavenly Rankings), so he was naturally familiar with the Zhushen Dian. He had even met Chu Qingluan before.

As early as ten years ago, the Zhushen Dian had invited Xiao Tian Ce, hoping that he could join them and focus on martial arts cultivation.

However, Xiao Tian Ce's ambition had never been in that area, and he had rejected them without hesitation.

Chu Qingluan was among those who had invited him back then, and because of his rejection, she had secretly blamed him for not knowing what was good for him.

When Xiao Tian Ce learned that the person Chen Xiao had mentioned was Chu Qingluan, he was immediately stunned and didn't know what to say. At the same time, his heart sank.

That was Chu Qingluan! She was the daughter of the dignified Zhushen Dian Hall Master, so why would she lower herself to instruct a few common mortals?

As expected, when Chu Qingluan watched the video and heard about Xiao Tian Ce's intentions, her expression immediately turned extremely unpleasant.

The reason she had returned with Chen Xiao, aside from wanting to learn more about the outside world, was first and foremost because of Chen Xiao himself!

But now, Chen Xiao wanted her to teach a group of strangers, and in a freezing, snowy place at that. How could she accept that?

However, she didn't reject Xiao Tian Ce directly. Instead, she turned to look at Chen Xiao, "Chen Xiao, come with me for a moment. I have something to say to you."

"Oh."

Chen Xiao responded and followed Chu Qingluan into the adjacent room.

He naturally saw that Chu Qingluan wasn't happy, and he realized that he had been too rash.

"Is this your idea? To have me go and instruct those people?"

Chu Qingluan asked.

"Yes."

Chen Xiao nodded, "But if you don't like it, you can just refuse. It was my fault for assuming and not considering your feelings."

Chu Qingluan remained silent for a moment, seemingly lost in thought.

After the silence, she suddenly spoke, "What have you been doing these past two days?"

"Just some unimportant things, what's wrong?"

Chen Xiao said vaguely.

"You're lying to me. You've changed from before."

Chu Qingluan's tone became somewhat cold, which was her way of expressing displeasure.

"Alright, alright."

Chen Xiao sighed, "I'll tell you the truth then, but I hope you won't tell anyone else."

"Mmm, mmm."

Chu Qingluan nodded eagerly, like a chick pecking at rice, as she waited in anticipation.

Then, Chen Xiao told Chu Qingluan about what had happened in the Qingqiu Illusion.

After experiencing that, Chen Xiao felt a strange sense of urgency, always feeling like time was running out.

The appearance of demonic beasts in the Northern Territory was also abnormal, seemingly a sign of something. That was why he wanted Chu Qingluan, the dignified young mistress of the Zhushen Dian, to go there personally.

In Chen Xiao's eyes, Chu Qingluan was more than just a woman.

She was someone who could stand alone. Whether it was martial strength or intelligence, she far surpassed Chen Xiao's group of confidants.

After listening to Chen Xiao's words, Chu Qingluan suddenly understood. She finally realized what was different about Chen Xiao.

He now had a layer of urgency about him.

And that was what a peerless genius had to endure!

"I've decided, I want to go to the Northern Territory with Xiao Zhan."

Chu Qingluan suddenly said.

"Huh?"

Chen Xiao was somewhat dumbfounded. He had originally thought that, judging from Chu Qingluan's attitude, she definitely wouldn't agree, but who would have thought...

"Qingluan, if you don't want to go, you can just refuse. It's actually fine to let someone else go. I think Gongsun Yi would be a good choice..."

"Chen Xiao, you don't need to say anymore."

Chu Qingluan placed her finger on Chen Xiao's lips, "No one is more suitable than me, right?"

"If there was someone more suitable than me, you wouldn't have thought of me in the first place, right?"

"Besides, we'll still have a lot of time and opportunities to be together in the future, right?"

Faced with this sudden and direct confession, Chen Xiao felt his heart rate increase.

The fragrance coming from Chu Qingluan's fingertip made him feel dazed and infatuated.

"Yes, we'll have a lot of time in the future."

Chen Xiao swallowed and finally said something that came from the bottom of his heart.

"Having you say that is enough."

Chu Qingluan smiled sweetly, "Alright, come and see me off."

After speaking, she walked out of the room with dainty steps.

When Xiao Tian Ce heard that Chu Qingluan was going to leave with him, he was so surprised that he couldn't speak.

"What's wrong, War God Xiao? From the looks of it, you don't welcome me?"

Chu Qingluan teased.

"No, no, welcome, a hundred welcomes... I just didn't expect it!"

After stuttering for a while, Xiao Tian Ce took a deep breath, "Welcome Miss Chu to join the Tian Ce Army!"

"Sister, where are you going to play? Hongchan wants to go too. Can you take Hongchan with you?"

Seeing that Chu Qingluan was leaving, Little Hongchan grabbed her hand and wouldn't let go.

As expected, although big brother was good, it was still better to be with a big sister.

"This..."

Chu Qingluan glanced at Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao's mind stirred, and he decided, "Alright, let Little Hongchan go with you."

"Ah? Chen Xiao, are you sure? The environment in the Northern Territory is harsh, and the little girl is still young... This isn't a joke!"

Xiao Tian Ce was stunned when Chen Xiao had Little Hongchan follow them to the Northern Territory.

Chen Xiao smiled mysteriously and said, "War God, just rest assured and take her with you. And let me tell you, don't underestimate Little Hongchan. In a crisis, she alone is worth an entire regiment!"

"That's right, Uncle, don't look down on Little Hongchan, Little Hongchan is very strong!"

Little Hongchan said with a precocious air.

Xiao Tian Ce was speechless. What kind of skill was being able to eat a lot?

But since Chen Xiao had already said so, it wouldn't be good for him to refuse, so he had no choice but to bring Little Hongchan along.

Little did he know that this decision would save the lives of thousands of soldiers.

But that was a story for another time, so let's not mention it for now.

Chen Xiao reluctantly bid farewell to Chu Qingluan and Little Hongchan.

Immediately afterwards, he began the next step without stopping, which was to find a zouyin ren (a person who walks the path of yin)!