Hearing Xia Chaozong's words, Qin Luo felt a complex mix of emotions. He hadn't expected that the current Lord of the Xia Domain would have such a past. He could tell that Xia Chaozong's words came from the bottom of his heart, a warning given to him by his own painful past experiences.
"Qin Luo, the Nine Heavenly Gates is a place full of opportunities, but it is also a place of extremely fierce competition. There, you will encounter geniuses from all over the world, each of whom is eyeing those precious cultivation resources. If you continue to maintain this indifferent personality, your final fate may be even more tragic than mine back then."
"I'm telling you all this today in the hope that after you enter the Nine Heavenly Gates, you'll change your way of doing things. Actively strive for what belongs to you. This is for your own good, and even more so for your and Xiao Jiu's future. Do you understand?"
Xia Chaozong looked at Qin Luo, his serious gaze carrying a hint of concern and expectation.
Looking into his eyes, Qin Luo took a deep breath and replied:
"Qin Luo understands. I will keep your words in mind during the Tianmen assessment."
Xia Chaozong nodded in satisfaction:
"Yes, I believe you have the ability. Okay, you must be tired today, get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's itinerary."
Qin Luo nodded slightly, bowed respectfully, and then turned and left the room.
Outside the door, Xia Zihan stood there awkwardly. When she saw Qin Luo come out, she quickly went up to him and asked somewhat uneasily, "Qin Luo, what did my father say to you?"
Qin Luo was still pondering Xia Chaozong's words.
Because of the existence of this investment simulation system, he had the capital to be complacent to some extent, always feeling that as long as he operated slowly according to the rules of the system, it was only a matter of time before his strength improved.
Xia Chaozong's words struck him like a hammer blow, shattering his composure. They made him realize that in this competitive world of cultivation, relying solely on the system was far from sufficient. If he remained complacent, even with the system's assistance, he would struggle to establish himself among the true elites.
Even if one grows up with the help of the system, one will only be someone with powerful cultivation but lacking the true consciousness of a strong person.
A true strong person is one who can keenly perceive and decisively seize opportunities, rather than passively waiting.
If one relies solely on the system without cultivating this strong mindset, then on the path of cultivation in the future, once encountering a predicament that the system cannot resolve, it will be like a building that has lost its pillars, collapsing instantly.
Just like Xia Chaozong's experience during the Wanlingmen selection, in places like the Nine Heavenly Gates where talents from all directions gather, opportunities are fleeting. If he doesn't actively strive for them, the advantages brought by the system will eventually be surpassed by others.
Xia Chaozong's words were a revelation to him, subtly changing his mindset.
Hearing Xia Zihan's question, Qin Luo came back to his senses, and his usually calm eyes seemed to flash with an unusual light.
Seeing Xia Zihan's nervous yet curious expression, Qin Luo's lips curled up slightly as he moved closer to her, close enough to feel her soft breath.
He then reached out and pinched Xia Zihan's flawless cheek, its softness like the finest silk.
"Your father told me something very important."
Xia Zihan was blushing at his actions. As far as she could remember, this seemed to be the first time Qin Luo had taken the initiative to make such an intimate gesture. Her face instantly turned bright red, and the blush quickly spread, making her fair and delicate skin also turn crimson.
This left her momentarily at a loss, and she could only look at Qin Luo with her big, watery eyes, her gaze full of shyness, as if silently telling the story of Qin Luo's "misdeeds".
Seeing her shy expression, Qin Luo thought to himself: How come I never realized this little girl was so easily teased before? Then, finding it amusing, he continued to tease her, saying:
"Zihan, guess what? This matter is closely related to you."
Xia Zihan's mind was a complete mess. She tried to calm herself, but Qin Luo's ambiguous smile only made her more flustered. She bit her lower lip and suddenly threw herself into Qin Luo's arms, whispering a complaint:
"Qin Luo, you...you're kidding me, just tell me already."
Seeing her shy yet eager expression, Qin Luo couldn't bear to tease her any longer. He gently inhaled the fragrance of her sandalwood-scented hair and said:
"Your father told me about the Heavenly Gates and asked me to remind you to be careful in the Myriad Phoenix Gates. After all, the Nine Heavenly Gates are not like our Xia Domain; they are full of dangers everywhere."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zihan froze. She was aware that the Myriad Phoenix Sect needed the essence blood of the Purple Radiance Heavenly Phoenix within her.
Although she had been avoiding the matter for some time, she still felt extremely reluctant at this moment. She slightly raised her head, a thin mist welling in her eyes, her bright gaze filled with sorrow. She gently bit her lip, as if to suppress the agonizing pain within her.
Feeling the stiffness of the delicate body in his arms, Qin Luo patted her back like he was comforting a child, saying:
“Zihan, I know you’re not feeling well. But the Purple Radiance Heavenly Phoenix within you needs essence blood to heal itself, and the Myriad Phoenix Sect is the place that can help it transform. Besides, this isn’t a matter of life and death. Once you’ve resolved the hidden dangers of the Purple Radiance Heavenly Phoenix at the Myriad Phoenix Sect, we’ll meet again.”
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