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Chapter 992 - 709 pulls awesome_2

Chapter 992: 709 pulls awesome_2

In doing anything, it was all about experience.

And what about those exceptional individuals?

After all, she was still so young; she couldn’t be like some old charlatans (faceless and shameless) with profound knowledge of the Tao.

At least Jiang Chen realized that she would feel embarrassed.

Sword Flight.

In fantasy movies or novels, it indeed only counted as the most basic Daoist art, something at the entry level, probably easily mastered even by those in sects responsible just for sweeping the entrance steps.

But that was cultivation.

Cultivation and the path of Dao were not on the same plane at all.

If it had been someone else, they probably would have already started ranting at Jiang Chen, but Tanki Liuli simply put down her chopsticks and explained very seriously, "I can’t do that."

Jiang Chen wasn’t really joking, or to put it another way, it wasn’t entirely a joke.

Tanki Liuli answered very seriously, but he had posed the question with a degree of seriousness too.

From Liao Xiangdong at the East Sea Underground Fighting Arena to Lan Peizhi, and then back to the kind of mountains of the past... Jiang Chen’s understanding of the world was being shattered step by step.

Since the existence of masters like Lan Peizhi, who surpassed his prior knowledge, he couldn’t help but wonder if there were even more formidable figures he hadn’t encountered yet.

Fortunately, Tanki Liuli’s answer made him breathe a sigh of relief.

This world was at least normal, or rather, it conformed to scientific evidence.

If there really were immortals who could "sword flight" and the like, then his worldview would truly be turned upside down.

"I’ll make a phone call."

Jiang Chen left his seat, walked aside, took out his cell phone, and dialed Lan Peizhi.

"Where are you?"

"The Great Wall."

"Do you know she walked for several hours, from your place to mine?"

"I sent her over."

Jiang Chen was at a loss for words.

It was clearly irresponsible behavior, yet it was spoken of as if it were completely reasonable.

"Why did you send her to find me?"

"I’m busy, and it’s inconvenient to keep her with me."

"It’s inconvenient for you; does that make it convenient for me?"

"She’s been fine following you these past few days."

"..."

Jiang Chen opened his mouth but found he had nothing to say.

"But you are her senior sister."

Jiang Chen reminded her seriously.

"I’m busy."

With that, she hung up the call.

What did that mean?

Jiang Chen looked at his phone, couldn’t help but laugh, didn’t redial, put his phone back in his pocket, and returned to his seat.

Watching Tanki Liuli eat, he ultimately couldn’t be as heartless as her senior sister and couldn’t bring himself to send her packing again, "Order whatever else you’d like to eat..."

After the meal.

Jiang Chen led Tanki Liuli out of the Apang Palace.

"Mr. Jiang."

Wan Wenya handed over a set of car keys.

They were keys to the Audi S8, known as a corporate thug.

"Get in."

Driving Tanki Liuli, Jiang Chen headed straight to the Great Wall Wealth Group.

As the major shareholder, Jiang Chen was visiting this company that had caused industry upheaval shortly after its conception for the first time.

Although it was his first visit, it didn’t mean the employees were unaware of his existence; there was even an office set aside specifically for him.

"General Jiang, General Lan has gone to a meeting with people from the banking system, and it might take a while before she returns."

Lan Peizhi was indeed not lying about being busy.

"Let me know the moment she gets back."

"Will do."

The Great Wall had invested over a hundred billion, but it was not considered particularly outstanding in Capital City. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, there were several even more impressive skyscrapers.

Tanki Liuli stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

"Is this view better than what you have on the mountain?"

Jiang Chen asked.

His visit to the Great Wall today was out of necessity for his responsiblities; after all, he couldn’t just take the money and not show his face. Secondly, he wanted to find out what Lan Peizhi was thinking.

He wasn’t a nanny.

Wang Heting had transferred the person to him in East Sea, and he hadn’t realized it then, but now he faintly sensed something was amiss.

Lan Peizhi seemed to be scheming something.

Tanki Liuli looked out the window without responding, perhaps preferring the scenery of her mountain over the glittering cityscape but was too shy to say so.

Jiang Chen did not wish to bother her further.

Tanki Liuli was definitely someone who could endure solitude, so there was no need to worry that she’d get bored. While waiting for Lan Peizhi, Jiang Chen took the opportunity to briefly learn about the Great Wall’s development since its establishment.

Even with the strong backing of Jiuding Group, Jin Hai Industry, and figures like Lan Peizhi, the Great Wall’s development still faced significant resistance, almost like a joint boycott by half of the financial system.

Jiang Chen had only intended to take a casual look, but as he read on, he became immersed in the reports, which not only revealed the operational status of the Great Wall but also the rules of society and the reality of human nature.

By the time Jiang Chen felt his eyes were strained and pinched them, he glanced at the time and it was nearly six o’clock.

Outside, dusk was approaching, and the sky had already darkened.

Tanki Liuli remained standing in the same spot, as if she had never moved.

Jiang Chen leaned back in his chair, gazing at her silhouette, and couldn’t help but drift off into thought.

He knew it wasn’t that the scenery outside was particularly enchanting; even if it were a flowerpot, a blade of grass, or a leaf, she could probably watch it for half a day.

Just like himself during his childhood.

The sight of ants moving house could keep him engrossed all afternoon.

But now, he could never find that simplicity and purity again.

Tanki Liuli stood like a statue, looking out of the window.

And Jiang Chen was watching her.

He didn’t know how much time had passed.

The quiet of the office was shattered by a knock on the door.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Jiang Chen snapped back to reality.

"Come in."

The door opened.

"General Jiang, Lan Pei is back."

Finally, Tanki Liuli moved, turning around.

Jiang Chen pushed himself up from the armrest, "Take a seat for a while."

Without bringing Tanki Liuli, Jiang Chen went alone to Lan Peizhi’s office.

"A rare visitor."

Jiang Chen had intended to come with questions and possibly accusations, but then he noticed the faint traces of fatigue at the corners of the other’s eyes.

Yes.

After all, who could truly be invincible in this world?

The Blood Guanyin might thrive in the Jianghu, but the rules of the Jianghu were only the rules of the Jianghu.

The words that had reached his throat were swallowed back.

"Are the bankers giving you trouble again?"

Lan Peizhi acted as if she hadn’t heard, "Where’s Liu Li?"

Jiang Chen smiled.

"So, you do care about her. You didn’t think to drive her this morning. When she arrived at the Apang Palace, she hadn’t even eaten."

"A bit of exercise is nothing to her, and moreover, losing some weight would be beneficial."

"..."

Jiang Chen was speechless, a mixture of laughter and helplessness.

It seems people do change.

Or rather, people always have multiple facets.

He had never realized before that she also had a sense of humor.

"How long do you plan to have her follow me?"

Jiang Chen didn’t beat around the bush.

"Didn’t you two get along quite harmoniously these past days?"

Lan Peizhi questioned in return.

Harmoniously?

Was that the right word to describe it?

In reality, he and Tanki Liuli had hardly exchanged a few words.

"You’re her senior sister."

Jiang Chen cut to the heart of the matter.

"She left the mountains to gain experience. And experience involves encountering different people and situations."

Saying this, Lan Peizhi suddenly changed the topic, "Besides, haven’t you felt that you rather need her?"

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, doubting if he had misheard.

"I need her? What do you mean?"

"Good fortune can’t favor you forever, in time, you’ll have more friends, and likewise, more enemies. Haven’t you ever considered your own personal security?"

Jiang Chen was stunned.

He had of course thought about his personal safety, in fact, after his narrow escape from death in Goryeo, he had considered setting up a security detail, but he had always delayed it due to his aversion to constraint and ostentation.

But what did personal security have to do with Tanki Liuli?

Suddenly.

A flash of insight struck Jiang Chen’s mind, and he finally understood.

"You can’t be thinking of..."

He could hardly believe it.

"You probably don’t like being surrounded by a retinue, so she’s quite suitable for you."

Jiang Chen was taken aback, not expecting her to have put so much thought into this.

Could this be the feedback for an 85% favorability rating?

Looking at Lan Peizhi, who didn’t seem to be joking, Jiang Chen’s lips moved, but he didn’t know what to say, and his mind couldn’t help but wander.

A Taoist nun graced with martial virtue and an immortal-like appearance guarding him at all times.

The thought was indeed quite impressive.

However, looking at the Blood Guanyin, whose depth was unreadable, Jiang Chen always felt that her motives might not be so simple.