However, to be fair, although the story of Luo Shenbo is not finished, the fact that it has been told to this extent is already quite a favor to Shenmian.
Nine big trees...
Without a doubt, that metaphor refers to the first nine kings!
Think about the most important chapter in the history of modern martial arts. Wasn't it the rise of the first nine kings that directly propelled China into a new era of stability?
But the question is, does that so-called wasteland really only refer to China?
Shen Qian vaguely felt that things weren't that simple; he had a deeper suspicion in his heart, but he couldn't be sure for the time being.
What's truly chilling upon closer examination is another layer of meaning revealed in the story of Luo Shenbo.
Regardless of what the wasteland refers to, it is a fact that the Nine Kings blocked others' path forward.
The fall or disappearance of the other seven of the original nine kings also seems to be closely related to this.
This is probably the biggest secret in modern Chinese history.
Since it involves the Nine Kings, it's no wonder that Lord Luoshen hesitated and was unwilling to speak frankly.
The mysterious figure who appeared today may also be involved in the secrets of this level.
However, it is clear that Chen Qian needs to find a way to verify this himself.
Old Gao won't be back for a long time, and I don't know who to ask...
He smacked his lips, his mind wandering, and after taking a sip of tea, he said goodbye.
"Lord Luoshen, thank you for your hospitality, I..."
"Did you think I called you here just to answer your questions?"
Luo Shenbo interrupted Shen Qian with a light snort.
"Ah, Lord Luoshen, please give your instructions." Shen Qian snapped out of his daze, inwardly cursing himself for being so slow, and quickly replied.
Luo Shenbo's expression softened somewhat, and she pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.
"You've also had dealings with my niece, Qu Xiangyun. What do you think of her?"
"Um?"
Shen Qian was taken aback for a moment. Although he felt something was off, he didn't hesitate for long. "Naturally, she is peerless in beauty and has the appearance of a dragon and phoenix."
"In that case, how about I arrange for her to marry you?"
Luo Shenbo laughed.
"How can this be done?"
Chen Qian was startled and instinctively refused, but seeing Luo Shenbo's expression darken, he quickly explained, "Luo Shenbo, it's not that I'm deliberately trying to refuse, it's just that I feel..."
"She's not good enough for you?" Luo Shenbo interrupted Shen Qian directly.
"Of course not."
"So you mean you're not good enough for her?"
"yes."
Luo Shenbo initially sneered, but upon hearing that Shen Qian had resorted to such a lame excuse to shirk responsibility, she raised an eyebrow, her anger now genuine.
“Lord Luoshen, please let me finish. What I mean by saying I am not worthy of her is... that I am already tainted.”
"...Is it dirty?"
Luo Shenbo was taken aback and looked at Shen Qian with some confusion.
"Don't laugh at me, but my private life... is a little messy. By marrying your niece to me, you're really pushing her into a fire pit!"
Shen Qian said sincerely, "I'm not just a typical womanizer, I'm also very fickle. I have more than twenty women now... Don't believe me, I can list them all for you."
"For example, Ding Yi from Beiwu, the one who made a name for himself at the Nine Heavens Cup. There's also Jiang Xuan, who runs a martial arts school at Beiwu. I even went after my eighth senior sister, and my second senior sister too. How many is that?"
"..."
Luo Shenbo originally wanted to say something, but as he listened, he fell silent.
He didn't even spare his two senior sisters, so he wouldn't make such a joke before he was slept.
She initially thought Shen Qian was just making excuses, but now that she heard what he said, it seemed that if she insisted on marrying her niece to him, it would really be like sending her niece into the tiger's den.
But being persuaded to back down by Shen Qian made Luo Shenbo feel that he was losing face.
"Ahem, Lord Luoshen, may I ask you a question? Why do you insist on marrying your niece to me?"
Shen Qian seemed to sense her dilemma and asked at the opportune moment.
...
He only breathed a long sigh of relief when he was already several kilometers away from Luo Shenbo's manor.
Only then did he realize that he had sweated quite a bit.
After all, it's quite nerve-wracking to spout nonsense in front of a king or nobleman.
Fortunately, Lord Luoshen was reasonable enough that he did not actually force Qu Xiangyun to marry him.
Although Shen Qian didn't consider himself a loyal and good man, the other party was the niece of a king. Putting everything else aside, that identity alone was enough to give Shen Qian a headache.
It's best to keep your distance.
As for the reason that Luo Shenbo mentioned at the end, it also left Shen Qian somewhat confused.
"Since I can't protect myself, it's better than standing still..."
After Luo Shenbo finished speaking, before Shen Qian could react, he waved his sleeve and sent him out of the manor.
Although he couldn't figure it out, considering what Luo Shenbo said at the beginning, "Even kings and nobles cannot escape it," Shen Qian could probably guess that there was some deeper meaning behind it.
However, I've already thought about too many issues today, and I'm too lazy to ponder them any further.
In the sky dotted with stars, the Nine Heavens Ranking, though no longer glittering with gold, still stands between heaven and earth, visible to Chen Qian with just a glance up.
On that top list, his slightly crooked name stood out.
Shen Qian sighed slightly, knowing that this battle of the Nine Heavens would likely bring him no peace.
but……
Right there in the manor, Shen Qian's state of mind had undergone a significant transformation.
At this moment, he no longer wanted to run away.
Thinking of the Nine Heavens Ranking, Shen Qian saw that no one was around, so he brought up the system interface.
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