Chapter 273: Chapter 227 Winter Is Not Bad Either_2
“What’s the difficulty in that?”
Liang Qing didn’t hesitate to give Jiang Cheng’s contact information to Liang Lu.
Even though their relationship was just so-so, they didn’t have any grudges.
Moreover, Liang Lu was a woman and was unlike the other brothers who could threaten his throne.
…
Along the banks of Jade Lake, Jiang Cheng led Liu Qing on a leisurely stroll.
His main tasks at the moment were to sort through the Dayan Sect’s collection of cultivation techniques and to come up with infallible talismans for Liang Qing.
Actually, the sorting of the cultivation techniques was primarily done by Liu Qing, but Jiang Cheng also lent a hand. Given their harmonious relationship and great synergy when working together, they often found themselves engrossed in sorting through the techniques, letting the afternoons slip away unnoticed.
This work efficiency was putting quite a bit of pressure on Jiang Cheng’s talisman drawing.
The snake could help him with inspiration.
But when the snake wasn’t helping, it was totally a hindrance.
She herself had no concept of time, often staying motionless for long periods. However, it was primarily because of her steady temperament, pleasing appearance, and that she never complained about you not working or doing chores, content to just stick close to you.
Therefore, as long as Jiang Cheng was with Liu Qing, he found it easy to let large chunks of time slip by, a veritable devourer of time.
To compensate for the lost opportunities to think, Jiang Cheng had no choice but to ponder new talismans while taking walks.
Liu Qing walked beside Jiang Cheng, quickly picking up on the scent of contemplation emanating from him.
Thus, she reached out reflexively to hold Jiang Cheng’s hand.
However, this time, Liu Qing’s gesture did not aid Jiang Cheng’s thinking but rather interrupted it.
“So cold,” Jiang Cheng blurted out without thinking.
“Hmm?”
Liu Qing tilted her head, not comprehending what Jiang Cheng meant.
Jiang Cheng explained, “I mean, your hand…”
Hiss!
Your hand is really cold?
Is that something you can say?
Isn’t that implying her body temperature is lower than that of a normal person?
Which then suggests she’s a snake demoness?
And then she would have every reason to end my dog life!
“Er, what I mean is, it’s winter now, and it’s gotten a bit colder today. The environment is cold, so your hands are a bit cold too. Of course, my hands are also a bit cold, how about we don’t hold hands for now?”
Liu Qing blinked and seemed to grasp what Jiang Cheng was saying.
It’s cold, so no holding hands.
So, if it’s not cold, that would be fine then?
Winter is such a hassle, summer is better.
In the summer, Jiang Cheng was very willing to hold hands with her.
Jiang Cheng was pondering whether to continue holding Liu Qing’s hand.
But he quickly found his answer.
Because he noticed that the grass around them was coming back to life at a visible rate.
Not far away, the trees began to sprout and bud.
The temperature around them rose swiftly.
In an instant, the climate where they were changed from winter to summer.
What was more frightening was that this abnormal change was expanding in scope.
If left unchecked, the entire Capital could change from winter to summer overnight!
Outrageous!
What on earth was this monster trying to do?
Was she not afraid of revealing her cultivation level and identity?
This would make it obvious even to a fool that there was something wrong with her!
But sorry.
Jiang Cheng decided not to notice.
It’s just a case of “Wisdom is precious, but the bottom line is more valuable; for the sake of life, both can be cast aside.”
“Ahem, it’s winter now, isn’t it a bit early for this grass to be growing and for everything to come back to life?”
“Hands cold.”
Liu Qing’s response was short and to the point.
“Hands cold… There are ways to deal with cold hands in winter. Just watch.”
Jiang Cheng, holding Liu Qing’s hand, stuffed both their hands into his pocket.
The down jacket’s pocket was warm from Jiang Cheng’s body heat, and even if Liu Qing’s body temperature was slightly lower, Jiang Cheng could accept it.
On the surface, Jiang Cheng said, “See, isn’t this better? Winter should have its own way, don’t mix it up with other seasons.”
In his heart, Jiang Cheng thought, “Ancestors, please withdraw your divine skills now!”
Liu Qing looked at Jiang Cheng’s pocket; her hands were now warm and comfortable.
If that’s the case, then winter isn’t so bad, and there’s no need to rush it along, she thought.
Seeing the strangeness around them gradually dissipating, Jiang Cheng finally let out a sigh of relief.
There’s no such thing as tranquil days, it’s just him, Jiang Cheng, shouldering the burden for humanity.
After the climate crisis was resolved, Jiang Cheng and Liu Qing continued to walk along the lakeshore.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng wasn’t thinking about talismans, so technically, Liu Qing didn’t have to keep holding his hand.
However, Jiang Cheng had no intention of letting go of her hand, still holding it as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
Liu Qing didn’t say a word.
She felt that whether Jiang Cheng was thinking about talismans or not was irrelevant.
If Jiang Cheng simply wanted to “hold hands,” she was willing to let him do so unconditionally.
She didn’t dislike Jiang Cheng.
At the same time, she was willing to offer help to a friend as much as she could.
They were friends, and helping each other was only natural—no one could say otherwise.
…
The next day, Jiang Cheng decided to stop wasting time!
He handed over all the tasks of organizing the Dayan Sect’s cultivation techniques to Liu Qing and shut himself in his room.
Even though doing so would greatly reduce the efficiency of contemplating new talismans, it was still better than exchanging a few words with Liu Qing and then being left with nothing as the day turned to night.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Cheng decided to enter a state of inspiration storm.
Calm the mind, focus the breath, heart like still water…
Good, he felt as if the new talisman was beckoning to him.
The talisman for communication rang.
Jiang Cheng’s focus was interrupted, and he picked up the talisman with slight annoyance.
This communication talisman had an eighty percent chance of coming from Yue Linger, and a ten percent chance of being from Shen Menghan.
It wasn’t.
Instead, it was a strange number that Jiang Cheng had never seen before.
Liang Kingdom is not like the modern world; communication talisman scams are not rampant in Liang Kingdom, so normal people are rarely harassed by strange numbers.
Jiang Cheng answered the communication talisman.
On the other side was a pleasant female voice.
“Jiang Cheng?” she said.
“I am Jiang Cheng, may I ask what you need?”
“Is it convenient to meet in person?”
Jiang Cheng didn’t agree readily, “May I ask who this is? Do I know you?”
“My name is Liang Lu. You should have heard of me, right?”
Liang Lu? The second princess? The princess whom the Taixu Sect strained their brains to put on the throne?
Why would it be her?
“What do you want from me?”
“Do you really want me to talk about it over the communication talisman?”
Jiang Cheng hesitated, “If it can’t be said over the communication talisman… Are you planning to get me to do something illegal and criminal?”
Liang Lu was silent for a moment then said, “Haven’t you already done so?”
Jiang Cheng replied sternly, “Princess, one should not joke about such matters.”
“I’m not joking. Have you heard about the agreement that the Immortal Sect should not interfere with mortal powers? You helped the Taixu Sect meddle with the royal succession of Liang Kingdom, and you say I’m joking?”
Jiang Cheng spoke gravely, “Firstly, I did not help the Taixu Sect, and secondly, I have not interfered with the royal succession. Moreover, Liang Kingdom is a nation ruled by law, and even though you are a princess, your words must be based on evidence. I have started recording this conversation, and I reserve the right to sue for defamation based on your previous comments.”
The Liang Lu in front of the communication talisman was bewildered; she couldn’t understand Jiang Cheng’s train of thought.
“Hold on, why are you so nervous? It is I who should be thanking you for aiding my ascension to the throne!”
Jiang Cheng declared righteously, “I did not aid your ascension. I reiterate, I did not interfere with Liang Kingdom’s royal succession.”
“There’s no one else beside me.”
“Heaven watches all that we do; as Jiang Cheng, I strive not for perfection but for a clear conscience. Your Highness, please stop slandering me.”
After another moment of silence from Liang Lu, she said, “You have served the dragon well; when I ascend the throne, I will grant you a title of nobility.”
“Be careful with your words, Your Highness. Your comment just now involves the transaction of titles, which according to Liang Lv, when proven true, can lead to the death penalty for both parties involved.”
Liang Lu: …
“Perhaps we should meet in person then. Is the Lianghua Restaurant outside Qingxuan University okay?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
“It’s too expensive; it might involve bribery.”
Liang Lu didn’t know what to say; she had to compromise, “Then you suggest a place.”
“How about the sports stadium of Qingxuan University.”
“The school doesn’t allow outsiders during the winter break.”
“It’s fine, I have a visitor card.”
Liang Lu: ???
You just said a bunch, and I almost believed you.
And now you’re telling me you can come and go at Qingxuan University as you please?
Yet you still insist you’re not involved with the Taixu Sect?
Not even a dog would believe that!
