The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

Chen Dong's Protective True Qi flared instinctively as he condensed a Thunder Spear to block the chilling glint.

But the chilling light sent him staggering back dozens of feet.

'Is she trying to murder her own husband?! She really didn't hold back with that attack.'

Mu Qingzhu, from within his body, gloated, "Serves you right! That was a great hit. Kill the beast!"

Chen Dong had no time to bicker with Mu Qingzhu as several more blades of chilling light flew toward him, looking as if they meant to tear him limb from limb.

Chen Dong dodged the attacks clumsily, not daring to retaliate.

"I'll leave, alright? I'm leaving!"

"Don't ever come see me again!" Tian Sisi said coldly from the air.

Hearing this, Chen Dong immediately shouted back, "Impossible!"

"You have a Dao Companion, yet you still act this way toward me. The only reason I'm not killing you is to repay the debt of you helping me reach Core Formation."

"Sisi, just listen to me."

"Don't call me Sisi. Get lost!"

The commotion also attracted people from the Military Suppression Department and the Floating Shadow Realm. The moment Tian Sisi saw them flying over, she vanished into the night sky without a backward glance.

Sigh... Chen Dong shook his head and let out a deep sigh.

An old man with the bearing of a wise immortal landed beside Chen Dong. It was none other than Changyi of the Divine Department.

"What's this? You two have a lovers' quarrel?"

Chen Dong gave Changyi a strange look.

"Don't look at me like that. I've known about your relationship for a long time. I've been keeping an eye on you ever since the Jiangzhou Flood Dragon incident. I know about the Qiankun Realm business, and I also knew what was happening when Tian of the Divine Department reached Core Formation."

Chen Dong sized up the old man. 'He may be old, but his love for gossip is as strong as ever.'

Chen Dong then recalled the demonic-looking Qi Rao from the array during the day. He was clearly an Evil Cultivator, and Chen Dong had sensed a heavy aura of sin on him. He asked, "Where is Qi Rao?"

Changyi looked slightly surprised but replied, "I don't know either. There's been no sign of him since this afternoon. And the disciples of the Beiqi Sect have disappeared as well!"

Chen Dong reminded him, "That Qi Rao is an Evil Cultivator. How could you let someone like that join the Military Suppression Department?"

Changyi explained with a sigh of resignation, "When we discovered that the Floating Shadow Realm was far more powerful than our current world, we had no choice but to unite all available forces. Qi Rao's Third-grade Profound Pill cultivation made him a great asset. Besides, the Beiqi Sect is quite powerful in its own right."

"People like him are a disaster waiting to happen. The next time I see him, I will kill him! And I ask that the Military Suppression Department not interfere." Chen Dong's killing intent wasn't just because of that, but also because that bastard had been eyeing Tian Sisi.

Changyi just smiled. "That's a grudge between the two of you; what's it got to do with me? My guiding principle is stability. As long as you don't throw the newly stabilized Cultivation Circle into chaos, I'm fine with it!"

'No wonder the Military Suppression Department is so powerful,' Chen Dong realized. 'It's not just because of the old six great families; it has everything to do with this man, Changyi.'

Just then, Changyi said with a sly grin, "Tian of the Divine Department is gone. Aren't you going to go after her?"

Chen Dong shook his head. "She's still furious."

Changyi cursed, "Fool! It's just a few more Dao Companions, what's the big deal? You just need to coax women a little! You're still too young!"

Chen Dong stared at the old man, astonished. 'Why is he so invested in my business with Tian Sisi?'

Changyi's expression suddenly turned serious. "Behind Tian of the Divine Department stand the Liu Family and the Tian Family. Behind you is the Chen Family. Even though you don't get along with them, your connection to the Chen Family is undeniable. There are only four great families left in Beijing now. This is a critical time with the resurgence of Spiritual Qi, and we're in an alliance with the Floating Shadow Realm. The Cultivation Circle cannot withstand such a major upheaval. Therefore, your relationship with Tian of the Divine Department is of the utmost importance!"

Chen Dong's jaw dropped in surprise. "A fight between Dao Companions is related to the entire Cultivation Circle?"

Changyi snorted angrily. "Of course! If the Tian and Liu Families find out that Tian of the Divine Department has been wronged, do you think they'll let the Chen Family have an easy time? What's more, the Chen and Zhao families are currently allied. If your families become enemies, the Cultivation Circle will descend into chaos. For your own good, for the good of the entire Cultivation Circle, and for the good of our very world, you must make up with Tian Sisi!"

Chen Dong was dumbfounded. His relationship with Tian Sisi was somehow tied to the stability of the entire world.

After Changyi's "brainwashing," it really started to feel that way.

Chen Dong couldn't help but ask, "So what should I do?"

"Go after her, of course! Coax her! Have you really never been in a relationship before? Swallow your pride, throw your shame away, and go make it up to her! If I'm not mistaken, Tian of the Divine Department has probably gone back to the Qiankun Realm. You have your own special way of getting there, right? I don't need to spell it out for you!"

Chen Dong nodded numbly, then rose into the air and flew off. He didn't forget to send a voice transmission back: "My friend who came with me is named Li Zhixuan. Please look after him for a while!"

Changyi broke into a knowing, aunt-like smile. "Of course, of course! I'll be sure to make him feel right at home!"

As Chen Dong followed Tian Sisi's lingering aura in pursuit, Mu Qingzhu ranted frantically from within him, "You're still chasing her? Go on, see if she doesn't kill you! No, no, no, it would be best if you caught up and let her kill you!"

Chen Dong shot back, "If I die, don't you die with me? What are you making all this noise for!"

"Hmph! I curse you, you beast, to a horrible death!"

"What is wrong with you, anyway? Why are you so angry!"

"You have the nerve to ask!..." Mu Qingzhu was suddenly at a loss for words.

Her aura was close, still within the Military Suppression Department's camp—she had just flown from one side to the other. Chen Dong arrived at a Teleportation Array that served as a realm exit, but it had already been shut down.

The Military Suppression Department personnel guarding the Teleportation Array had seen Chen Dong earlier in the day. As soon as he arrived, they clasped their fists and bowed in salute.

"Did Tian of the Divine Department go to the Qiankun Realm?" Chen Dong asked.

"She left just a moment ago. But right after she went through, Tian of the Divine Department closed the Teleportation Array on the other side. If Mr. Chen wishes to cross, we're afraid we can't help."

Chen Dong nodded in understanding and immediately flew off toward the other Teleportation Array located outside of Beijing.