“I…”
In the instant Jiang Wen opened his mouth, he seemed to feel an immense rejection.
It was as if, the moment he uttered yes or no, this world was deciding his path.
Wu Ji stood in place, quietly watching Jiang Wen for a long time, as if waiting for a certain answer.
“I am not, who is Jiang Wen?” Jiang Wen shook his head calmly.
He met Wu Ji’s gaze, his eyes devoid of any emotional fluctuations.
Like ordinary strangers meeting, exchanging a few greetings.
“I understand.” Wu Ji nodded, and the two said nothing more.
Cultivators came and went in Wuliang Pavilion, but only Jiang Wen and Wu Ji sat facing each other in silence.
They raised their cups to each other, and then everything faded into smiles.
As the sun set in the west, spirit beasts streaked across the sky, leaving behind colorful trails before disappearing into the distance.
Jiang Wen and Wu Ji walked side by side, observing the night scenery of Wuliang Street.
This was the most prosperous area of Tianyuan City, and also the world-renowned City That Never Sleeps.
The streets and alleys were decorated with lanterns and colored streamers, children and women chatting and laughing.
Guards in armor patrolled the streets, and all kinds of spirit beasts and strange creatures walked on the wide streets.
In the distance, vendors called out their wares, selling magical artifacts one by one.
Cultivators selling heavenly materials and earthly treasures displayed their goods, allowing people to observe them at will.
“It has been a long time since I came here, it is still as bustling as usual.” Wu Ji said with a smile.
“The Heavenly King is naturally busy with official duties, and rarely has leisure time to stroll around.” Jiang Wen replied, leading Wu Ji to look at the merchandise everywhere.
“But no matter how busy you are, you should rest.
A bow that is always drawn will eventually break.
Even if the Heavenly King possesses heaven-defying abilities, he should have some leisure time.
Wandering in the mortal world can also be considered a kind of leisure.”
“You speak lightly.” Wu Ji said, looking at the crowd coming and going.
“I have many things that only I can do.
What I have to do is to protect Tianyuan City and live up to the expectations of all races.”
“This world does not belong to the Heavenly King alone, but also to all races.
If you shoulder everything alone, even immortals will get tired.” Jiang Wen persuaded again.
He still felt sorry for Jiang Wenji, after all, ever since they met, this woman had been so strong.
“If it is the world of one person, then the world will easily perish.
If it is the world of all people, then the world will prosper.” Jiang Wen slowly said, trying to persuade Wu Ji.
Wu Ji smiled silently, picking up various things from the street stalls.
There were masks, dolls, and various magical artifacts.
She played with them for a moment, and then showed them to Jiang Wen.
“What do you think of these things?” Wu Ji asked with a smile.
“Not bad, does Your Majesty the Heavenly King also like these?” Jiang Wen asked curiously.
“I used to like them, but now I don’t like them very much.” Wu Ji pinched the things, feeling a little nostalgic.
“Now they look a little familiar, so I wanted to take a look.”
“Then why not buy them?” Jiang Wen took out spirit stones and handed them to the stall owner, buying all the things Wu Ji liked in the other party’s delighted eyes.
He put them into a storage bag and handed it to Wu Ji.
“Consider these things as my gift to the Heavenly King.”
“Calling me Heavenly King, Heavenly King is a bit estranged, why not just call me by my name.
My name is Jiang Wenji, courtesy name Wenxuan, why not call me Wenji.” Wu Ji, or rather Jiang Wenji, waved her hand generously.
She never cared about these small details, and readily accepted the things Jiang Wen handed over, looking at them carefully in her hand.
“Good treasure, it can even store things in space.”
“This thing is called a storage bag, it is also a treasure I accidentally obtained.
It can hold things a hundred feet in size, and can put mountains into it.” Jiang Wen told Jiang Wenji about the storage bag, and taught her the method of collecting and taking things.
The storage bag is easy to use, just attach a little mark to it, and you can take it out at will.
Now, Taicang does not have such mysterious magical artifacts, and later generations only obtained the method of making them after entering the Sumeru Realm.
Jiang Wen still doesn’t know how to make this storage bag.
Li Yunshang had promised to give him the method, but unfortunately they separated later.
If he has the opportunity to go back this time, he will definitely go to the Imperial Capital to find Li Yunshang for this thing.
Jiang Wenji collected and played for a while, and figured out the method of the storage bag.
Then she waved her finger and pointed towards the void.
A dark hole cracked open, and she threw an object into it.
“This is the law of space?” Jiang Wen was stunned, surprised to see the appearing alien space.
He didn’t expect Jiang Wenji’s strength to have reached such a point that she could create a space with her bare hands.
“It’s just some insignificant tricks.” Jiang Wenji said.
“If you reach the realm of a saint in the future, you will naturally understand the meaning of it.
You will also know this kind of magic.”
“Then I will accept your auspicious words.” Jiang Wen said with a wry smile.
He felt that he still had a long way to go to reach the realm of a saint.
After all, he learned from Pure Yang Saint and Jiang Wenji the difference between a saint and a Dao Palace.
That was an insurmountable gap, and it was difficult to understand its meaning without entering it.
“I have nothing on me now, and I don’t have anything to give you.” Jiang Wenji said softly.
“I’ll give you a treasure when I get back.”
“To be favored by the Heavenly King is already great luck.
I have no other requests.” Jiang Wen said solemnly.
“Nonsense.” Jiang Wenji glanced at him.
“I always respect reciprocity, you must not refuse.”
“Since the Heavenly King said so, then I will respectfully accept your kindness.” Jiang Wen didn’t decline any further.
He knew that once this woman Jiang Wenji promised something, she would go to great lengths to achieve it.
The two of them strolled along the street, chatting like ordinary friends.
When they arrived at a restaurant, Jiang Wenji raised her head to look at the top.
Then she slowly said: “It seems she has been waiting for me.”
Jiang Wen also raised his head, and saw Xue Zheng sitting by the window looking at the two of them.
He was speechless, and then followed Jiang Wenji up to the restaurant.
Sitting on the side, Xue was still calm.
She and Jiang Wenji looked at each other, and the two were speechless for a while.
The atmosphere was a bit strange, and Jiang Wen decided to break the silence.
“Um, what do you want to drink?” Jiang Wen smiled awkwardly.
He was caught in the middle, a little embarrassed, after all, he and Xue were accomplices, and now he had to face the victim.
Even if he had a thick skin, he couldn’t help but feel a little awkward.
“Anything is fine.” Xue said softly.
Jiang Wen took out two jars of Qiongjiang Immortal Liquid, and then took out three luminous cups.
He filled the wine and handed it to the two women.
“Thank you.” Xue said.
“The taste is not bad.” Jiang Wenji took a sip and then praised.
“It suits my taste quite well.”
“If you like it, I will send you some.” Jiang Wen blurted out after hearing Jiang Wenji’s praise.
“I want a few jars too.” Xue said again.
“I’ll send you some too.”
“Thank you.”
Jiang Wen held the wine jar, watching Xue and Jiang Wenji quietly looking at each other.
Although there were no emotional fluctuations, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
