Chapter 40: To Say 1000 Things or 10,000 Things, in the End It's All about Being Tempted to the Body.

Ah Zhi's worries were clearly observed by Cheng Jinyang, but sorry, even if Ah Zhi wanted to leave, Cheng Jinyang couldn't let her go.

The reason was simple: Ah Zhi knew his biggest secret.

The reason Cheng Jinyang believed she wouldn't reveal it was because they slept together every day, sharing the benefits of purifying their bloodlines from nightmares.

If he got caught, her interests would also be compromised.

However, if Ah Zhi had already made up her mind to leave, meaning the benefits of the nightmares were no longer enough to bind her, how could Cheng Jinyang trust that she wouldn't disclose the secret later?

So, the problem lies here. They stayed together based on mutual interests and couldn't bear to separate from each other due to the same reasons, which is much stronger motivation than "rich sister taking care of me".

Cheng Jinyang, unless brainwashed, wouldn't admit anything in front of Xing Yuanzhi.

Besides, although Cheng Xinnan seemed ambiguous towards him, she never directly expressed it.

It's well-known that one of the three major illusions in life is "she likes me".

If he were to break up with Xing Yuanzhi to pursue Cheng Xinnan, only to be told, "Sorry, I've always seen you as a little brother," he'd probably be in tears.

It's better to have one bird in hand than two in the bush.

Anyway, I will never let go of Ah Zhi!

With everything settled, and the sky already darkening, they planned to sleep.

"How concentrated is your bloodline?" Xing Yuanzhi suddenly asked.

"142 Ma, why?" Cheng Jinyang replied.

"Well, you're only 8 horses away from entering the ninth grade intermidiate realm. Not bad," Xing Yuanzhi praised him, suddenly feeling a bit melancholic.

How much time did it take for me to go from the ninth grade lower to the ninth grade intermediate realm back then? Was it about 4 or 5 months? Yet he's done it in less than a week...

Why couldn't I have met him earlier?

Father, you should have mentioned the engagement earlier!

Cheng Jinyang, unaware of Xing Yuanzhi's current state of mind, chuckled and asked, "So, am I considered fast?"

"Well, maybe you still can't compare to the most outstanding talents from the noble families, but overall, you're doing very well," Xing Yuanzhi said against her conscience.

The most outstanding talents? Sorry, except for those five third-grade powerhouses now, no one's growth rate can surpass your pure bloodline refining machine.

When Xing Yuanzhi previously falsified data, she also calculated on the side and found out that this guy's potential could easily secure him a spot in the fourth grade.

To elevate the entire family to a prestigious status as a fourth grade would definitely be achievable...

What a monster.

Of course, as someone benefiting from the shared interests, Xing Yuanzhi wouldn't harbor any jealousy. The reason she didn't praise him too much was that she was worried her fiancé would become arrogant.

The two people lay on the bed, their consciousness slowly slipping into the bittersweet dreamland, preparing for another night of intense battle to level up.

Meanwhile, Cheng Xinnan was packing the equipment she would need for tomorrow.

Suddenly, there was a knock on her door from outside.

"It's me, sister," Cheng Nandi's voice sounded from outside.

"The door's not locked, come in," Cheng Xinnan said casually.

Cheng Nandi walked in, looking at the various tactical gear scattered across the floor, her expression immediately becoming complex.

"Sister," she cautiously said, "tomorrow... after all, it's the Cheng family ancestral ceremony in Shendu. I heard the San Chuan Zhu family will also attend the ceremony."

"The Cheng family ancestral ceremony in Shendu, can't we attend?" Cheng Xinnan said coldly.

Cheng Nandi looked at the array of guns and knives, hesitating to speak.

Of course, we can attend, but sister, this doesn't seem like attending. It's more like going to slaughter nine generations of people!

"But..." she said anxiously, "the original plan didn't include all this! If you intervene recklessly, what if it ruins Father... Father's plan? He will be furious..."

"If he thinks I'm not doing well, he can do it himself!" Cheng Xinnan exploded on the spot, "Can that old octopus remove the tubes from his head?"

Cheng Nandi: ...

Her sister's angry demeanor was as terrifying as her father's!

Can't afford to provoke!

Watching her continue to pack her gear, Cheng Nandi remained silent for a while before whispering, "Sister, is it because... you couldn't have Cheng Qinghe back then when you had a crush on him, so now you've transferred your affection to his son..."

"Crush my foot!" Cheng Xinnan retorted irritably, "That was admiration, understand? Admiration! After all, even someone like the teacher was fond of him. If I admire him a bit, what's wrong with that?"

She paused for a moment, then sighed and said, "Jinyang and his father not only don't resemble each other much in appearance, but their personalities are also completely different. If the teacher hadn't assured me personally, I wouldn't believe they were father and son."

"Well, how do you feel about Cheng Jinyang then?" Cheng Nandi asked cautiously.

"He's fine," Cheng Xinnan said as she dismantled the firearm in her hand halfway, checked it, and then hummed a tune while reassembling it.

"But you said he's not like his father..." Cheng Nandi started.

"Not being like him is a good thing," Cheng Xinnan replied, taking up the gun and aiming at the target on the wall, making a few shooting poses, "Uncle had a personality that's both lukewarm and indecisive. I heard the teacher went through a lot just to be with him back then."

"Jinyang is smart and tactful, not a clueless blockhead. Otherwise, why would he accept Xing family's Qingfeng as his cohabitant?"

She smirked sarcastically, "Good things, no matter where they are, will always attract people who overestimate their abilities. It's just... hehe, a half-grown girl who wants to compete with me is still too green."

Well, it seems that not only is my sister infatuated with someone else, but she also wants to personally compete, get jealous, and snatch men away from others.

Cheng Nandi couldn't help but think helplessly.

"Then what do you plan to do?" she couldn't help but ask further. "Although Cheng Jinyang may not be clear, we all know that the Cheng family in Shendu probably won't accept his merger."

"If the Cheng family in Shendu refuses, then we'll pressure them," Cheng Xinnan threw the firearm onto the bed and said in a cold voice, "If pressure doesn't work, then we'll resort to violence! If necessary, I'll make a big scene, dragging them into the center of Jiankang's public opinion whirlpool, and let's see how the Cheng family tries to play both sides!"

"In that case, father's plan will be completely ruined by you," Cheng Nandi shook her head with regret, knowing that her sister had completely lost her senses and wouldn't listen to any advice anymore.

"Did his plan ever involve us genuinely?" Cheng Xinnan said with disgust, "We were just tools to him. Once we've served our purpose, he'll discard us without hesitation, just like he sacrificed teacher."

"It's a pity I'm not as heartless as him. Our family owed Cheng Qinghe and his wife, so from now on, I'll gradually repay Cheng Jinyang for what our family did in the past! Hmph, tomorrow, we'll establish our authority starting from the Cheng family in Shendu!"

Cheng Nandi silently rolled her eyes.

"If you're interested in him, just pursue him, why bother coming up with so many excuses? Even after all these years, my sister's stubborn personality hasn't changed a bit..."

With that thought, she couldn't help but silently mourn in advance for tomorrow's Cheng family ancestor worship ceremony.