As the cold energy within his body was absorbed, a powerful internal force gradually gathered in his lower abdomen. The dantian (energy center) began to form. Previously formed by primordial energy and cold energy, the sea of qi (energy center) was gradually compressed under the influence of this internal force, eventually condensing into a crystal-clear bead the size of an adult's thumb. Three streams of energy swirled around the bead, constantly revolving around it.
One of them was vital energy, another was cold energy, and the remaining one, Xiang Wan guessed, should be internal energy, an aura that is automatically generated after martial arts reach a certain level, and it is also the most essential difference between masters and ordinary martial arts practitioners.
Logically, Xiang Wan shouldn't have developed internal energy so quickly. However, due to Zhuang Batian's greed, all the internal energy he had painstakingly accumulated was now channeled into Xiang Wan's body. Xiang Wan instantly became a master on par with him before, while he plummeted from his peak, losing even less than half of Xiang Wan's previous strength.
Regardless of Zhuang Batian's true feelings, Xiang Wan had undergone a complete transformation; she had succeeded. At this moment, System 007, who hadn't appeared for a long time, suddenly spoke up, telling her that Qiu Rui's soul aura emanated from Qu Chiyang!
So, when Xiang Wan heard Zhuang Aoxue call Qu Chiyang "husband," even though he didn't respond, she couldn't help but speak up to stop her. At that moment, she suddenly understood that Qu Chiyang was ultimately different in her heart. Even if his words to her were harsh, even if he had hurt her many times, he hadn't truly intended to harm her. He doted on her, always thinking of everything for her in advance. If this was all an act, how could he have maintained it for a year without revealing a single flaw? Perhaps, while Qu Chiyang hated her, he loved her even more deeply, but he was unwilling to admit it, unwilling to face it, preferring to use hurting her to mask his true feelings.
Qu Chiyang still has things to finish, and so does Xiang Wan. So, before all of this is over, Zhuang Aoxue is dreaming if she thinks she can get away with this!
"Crack! Crack!" The sound of ice breaking came from the inside out. Xiang Wan circulated her internal energy, breaking the ice and knocking Zhuang Batian unconscious, leaving him lying on the ground, unconscious.
"Father, don't worry, the Zhuang family will flourish under my leadership."
This was something Xiang Wan deliberately said to everyone present. This "father" was to repay Zhuang Batian for bringing her into this world, for his inner strength, and for the Zhuang family he had painstakingly built. It was compensation for the harm he had done to the original owner in her previous life. From this point on, there would be no further connection between her, Zhuang Xiang Wan, and Zhuang Batian.
Standing in the center of the hall, Xiang Wan exuded an aura of natural power, her black hair moving without wind, and the presence of a master emanating from her. Qu Chiyang was completely captivated by Xiang Wan's presence, remaining lost in thought for a long time.
"Batian, Batian, wake up! What happened?" Shen Meier flew over, lifted Zhuang Batian's head, checked his breathing, and then used her internal energy to examine him. "Ah, internal energy, where did your internal energy go? Zhuang Xiangwan, what did you do?"
"Father, wake up, wake up!"
The mother and daughter anxiously shook Zhuang Batian's body, their fear and apprehension masking a lack of worry or even a thought to channel their inner energy into him to rouse him. The violent shaking would only worsen Zhuang Batian's dizziness. Whether these two were his family or enemies was no longer of concern to Xiang Wan. Because the remaining members of the Zhuang family had begun to slowly form a circle, surrounding Xiang Wan in the center.
"Zhuang Xiangwan, what did you do to my father? How powerful is he...?"
Zhuang Aoxue suddenly realized she had said the wrong thing, abruptly stopped, her face flushed red, wishing she could kill Xiang Wan with her eyes immediately.
Shen Meier's expression gradually calmed down, her eyes fixed on Zhuang Batian.
Xiang Wan is now fearless and powerful; she lets her fists do the talking.
Chaoqu Chiyang smiled slightly and said loudly to Xiang Wan, "Sect Leader, am I still a member of the Chiyang Sect?"
She had initially wanted to ask if she was still his, but after thinking about it, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Their status was already unequal; asking that question would be tantamount to admitting that Qu Chiyang had treated her like a pet. She would rather be just an ordinary follower than revert to their previous relationship.
Qu Chiyang's eyes flickered slightly; a ripple finally appeared in those seemingly cold and indifferent eyes.
He didn't answer Xiang Wan's question, but slowly raised his hand and decisively waved it. This action, like a switch signal, instantly changed the aura of the Chiyang Sect members present. They all drew their swords and slashed at Zhuang Jia's people.
See? This is Qu Chiyang's purpose in getting married. It's not only to take revenge on her, but also to completely eradicate the Zhuang family.
"Xiang Wan, you're really amazing! How did you know Qu Chiyang was going to target the dealer?"
007, not content with just watching the spectacle, insisted on getting to the bottom of things from Xiang Wan. While the surrounding fighting and killings didn't affect it, Xiang Wan, being in the center of the fray, was inevitably caught in the crossfire. She flew to Qu Chiyang's bed and sat there, watching the carnage unfold.
"System, do you know what rebirth is?"
"Nonsense, what hasn't this system seen? Aren't you one of them?"
"Qu Chiyang, he was also reborn."
You know?
"Otherwise, why would he hate me so much, or rather, hate the original owner of this body?"
"Perhaps there are other reasons as well. After all, rebirth is too fantastical for the people of this world."
"Otherwise, why would Qu Chiyang hate me so much the moment we met? Hate me if you will, but to also like me is just ridiculous. Although I consider myself to have a certain charm, I'm not so charming that I can make people both love and hate me the moment we meet. The only explanation is that he was reborn. Moreover, he didn't suffer from qi deviation, unless he knew how to avoid it from the beginning."
"This reasoning is truly impressive. But why did someone vomit blood earlier? Did this system miss out on a fortune while taking a nap?"
"Xiaoqi, have I ever told you that you're noisy?"
"No, this system considers itself to be a very quiet person."
"Being a troublesome child, you're not tired, but I am. Kneel down and be done with it. You can watch the show for free, but don't make a sound, or else..."
"Why didn't you say there was something good to watch earlier? This system will just quietly act as a backdrop. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary!"
In Qu Chiyang's eyes, Xiang Wan had been lost in thought ever since she sat down on his bed, as if everything around her was irrelevant to him.
Watching him drift off into his own world, completely unmoved by external things, Qu Chiyang suddenly felt that Xiang Wan seemed to have changed. If she could even let go of the Zhuang family, which he cared about most in his previous life, then what else was worth caring about in Zhuang Xiang Wan's heart? She had already pushed him away from her side, and after everything was over, Zhuang Xiang Wan probably wouldn't have any attachment to the Chiyang Sect or to him anymore.
Isn't this what he's sought in this life? Why, even now, is he still wondering what will become of Zhuang Xiangwan? No, this is all an illusion. How could he possibly have any other thoughts about someone as heartless as Zhuang Xiangwan? It must be that Zhuang Xiangwan is too good at pretending, which is why he's wavering. He, Qu Chiyang, would never do anything he'd regret!
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