Too Smart A Woman Will Live a Tired Life

The next day, dawn broke!

The forces of Soaring Dragon City, which had been abuzz with the annihilation of the Liu Family, were even more frenzied today. News spread from the Myriad Treasures Tower that the Black and White Academy would be recruiting disciples today.

How could the forces of Soaring Dragon City not be excited about the Black and White Academy recruiting disciples?

Talented youths from all over the Azure Wave Continent considered it an honor to join the Black and White Academy. It was the highest academy, representing not just glory, but also recognition of one's strength.

As the saying goes, "When one person attains the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven." With the protection of the Black and White Academy, it wasn't just oneself, but even one's family that would be blessed.

In the Zhang Family Hall!

"Jishi, aren't you going with Shiqing?" Zhang Jinhua asked, standing up.

"Uncle Zhang, you all go ahead." The thought of Liang Simeng's arrogant demeanor made Qin Jishi extremely disgusted.

"Jishi, why don't you come with us and cheer Shiqing on?"

Tang Xiulan's attitude had undergone a complete transformation. Compared to before, it was like heaven and earth. Qin Jishi was momentarily unaccustomed to it.

"Aunt, you all go. I don't even have Profound Energy, so going would be pointless."

Seeing Qin Jishi's firm stance, Tang Xiulan didn't insist further.

Zhang Shiqing, standing nearby, couldn't help but glare at him upon hearing this.

Could someone who could annihilate the Liu Family with a mere gesture be a good-for-nothing?

Although Zhang Shiqing hadn't confirmed Qin Jishi's cultivation level yet, she could guess that he was at least in the Earth Fiend Realm. Otherwise, it would be impossible to have so easily destroyed the Liu Family.

An Earth Fiend Realm cultivator at such a young age? Even the chief of the Black and White Academy would be ashamed.

"You really aren't planning to join the Black and White Academy with me?"

"No~"

Qin Jishi shook his head. "That place isn't suitable for me."

Putting aside the Black and White Academy itself, just Liang Simeng's presence was enough reason for him not to go.

It was infuriating~

Seeing that Qin Jishi seemed to have an extreme aversion to something, Zhang Shiqing no longer pressed him and nodded slightly.

Soon, they left the hall and headed for the Myriad Treasures Tower.

Ah~

After they left, Qin Jishi stretched lazily. "Wouldn't it be more comfortable to spend ten years peacefully in the Zhang Family? Me going to the Black and White Academy? What a joke."

"What I need most right now is to settle down. Ten years later, I'll make a strong comeback. By then?"

Muttering to himself, Qin Jishi narrowed his eyes. "No one will escape."

Fortunately, no one was there. If anyone had been, their souls would have trembled.

The oppressive aura emanating from Qin Jishi far surpassed the Earth Fiend Realm, reaching the Heavenly Dipper Realm.

An Earth Fiend Realm cultivator at eighteen years old was already an unparalleled genius on the Azure Wave Continent. To have an aura that reached the Heavenly Dipper Realm was simply unheard of; calling him a monster wouldn't be an exaggeration.

A moment later, Qin Jishi returned to his normal self and stepped out of the hall.

"Heh heh, Chun Tao, you look radiant. Is something good about to happen?"

"Xiao Xiang, jump a bit for this young master? Hmm, it's effective. Keep taking it, and strive to become a pillow."

"..."

This was the life Qin Jishi desired, carefree and content.

As dusk approached, the sky grew darker. When the last ray of sunset vanished beyond the horizon, darkness descended...

"Young Master... Young Master Qin... Young Master Qin... The Patriarch requests your presence..."

"Young Master Qin~"

Qin Jishi, who had been sleeping soundly in his rattan chair, was disturbed by the commotion. He frowned, half-opening his eyes with displeasure. "What's all the noise? What happened?"

Seeing Qin Jishi's displeasure, Zhang Cheng immediately became cautious. Even so, he couldn't hide his excitement. "Young Master Qin... Young Master Qin... Sister Shiqing... Sister Shiqing has been accepted as a formal disciple by the Black and White Academy."

"Is that so?" It seemed everything was as Qin Jishi had expected, and he wasn't too surprised.

Even if she hadn't already advanced to the Mystic Spirit Realm, even if she were still at the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation, with the dense Profound Energy within her, passing the Black and White Academy's assessment wouldn't be a problem.

Faintly, he could hear the sound of gongs and drums.

Actually, it was understandable. With Zhang Shiqing becoming a formal disciple of the Black and White Academy, the Zhang Family would also receive protection, and their rise was only a matter of time.

"Let's go, let's go congratulate her." Qin Jishi stood up and walked towards the hall with Zhang Cheng and the others.

Zhang Jinhua and Tang Xiulan were beaming with smiles, their faces filled with excitement.

After all, what parents didn't want their children to succeed?

At the same time, as various powers headed to the Myriad Treasures Tower for the Black and White Academy's disciple selection today, Liang Simeng made no mention of the Liu Family's annihilation.

This couldn't help but lead everyone to speculate that it must be because of Zhang Shiqing's exceptional talent, and for her sake, the Black and White Academy had forcibly suppressed the matter.

The lively scene continued for a long time before people gradually began to leave.

The full moon hung high in the sky, and the warm breeze intoxicated the visitors!

Qin Jishi and Zhang Shiqing walked along a small path back, surrounded by lush greenery.

Neither of them broke the silence, simply enjoying the tranquil moment.

They hadn't realized that through their time together, their feelings towards each other had changed. The initial aversion and resentment were gone, replaced by a sense of calm and contentment.

Finally, Zhang Shiqing couldn't bear the quiet any longer and said, "I'm leaving for the Black and White Academy tomorrow."

"I know."

"Aren't you going to accompany me?"

"What difference does it make whether I'm there or not?"

"You~"

The two stopped walking. Zhang Shiqing's delicate eyebrows moved as she looked at him quietly.

"Heh heh!" Qin Jishi chuckled. "You are destined for greatness. The sky ahead is vast, and the road beneath your feet is long. I might just become a burden to you."

His words seemed to enlighten Zhang Shiqing. Her eyes widened. "I understand now. You don't want to go to the Black and White Academy because you don't want to see Chief Liang?"

Qin Jishi: "..."

Living with a woman who is too smart must be tiring.

Seeing his silence, Zhang Shiqing knew she had guessed correctly. Her willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Why do I always feel like you have some connection with Chief Liang?"

"You're overthinking it," Qin Jishi said coldly. "Liang Simeng is a proud daughter of heaven, high above on the Azure Wave Continent. How could she possibly have any connection with a nobody like me?"

His words sounded like he was trying to provoke a reaction.

Zhang Shiqing didn't press further. After all, everyone had secrets.

After a moment of silence, Zhang Shiqing slowly asked, "Can you tell me what you've been through these past ten years?"

"Does it matter?" Qin Jishi gazed into the distance. "Some things are better left unsaid. Speaking of them will only bring more sorrow."

Although his words were brief, Zhang Shiqing could feel the change in Qin Jishi's state of mind.

She couldn't understand what kind of experiences could have shaped Qin Jishi into the person he was today.

For a while, neither of them spoke.

They stood there quietly, lost in their own thoughts.

"Let's go~"

After a long time, Qin Jishi finally took a step and walked towards his room.

That night, the atmosphere in the room was heavy.

As the sky began to lighten, the two of them hadn't slept all night.

Knock knock~

Someone knocked on the door. Zhang Shiqing got up. "I'm leaving."

Qin Jishi leaned against his chair and nodded. "Go ahead..."

"Don't you have anything to say to me?"

"In ten years, I'll come to the Black and White Academy to see you."

"Ten years?"

Zhang Shiqing's body trembled inexplicably. As she reached the door, she said, "It won't take ten years. I'll come back to see you when I have time."

With that, Zhang Shiqing walked out of the room without looking back.

Qin Jishi didn't see her off. He remained seated there. After Zhang Shiqing had left, he waved his hand, and the door closed.

On the day Zhang Shiqing left, Qin Jishi didn't leave his room at all until nightfall.

During this time, Zhang Jinhua had visited a few times, but to no avail.

In the dead of night, a figure carrying another person disappeared into the darkness.