46: Lies don’t hurt people (Photo provided by Chen Wenwen)

Young Woman Chen Wenwen (reference, delete if infringing).

"Bang bang bang!"

"Chen Xuan, come out!" Zhao Tianming called from outside the door.

Chen Xuan heard the knocking outside, and his brows furrowed. He knew it was Zhao Tianming looking for him, but he was still busy Cultivating with Chen Wenwen and couldn't bother with him.

Zhao Tianming continued to call from outside, and after a long time without anyone opening the door, he lost his temper and wanted to force his way in.

He smashed the door with a single palm and walked directly into the courtyard. However, the moment he stepped in, he felt a dizzying sensation, and when he reacted again, he was already outside the city.

"Teleportation Formation?! How is this possible!"

After a brief moment of shock, he immediately returned to the Zhao family, but no matter what, he couldn't enter Zhou Capital; he always remained a certain distance from the city gate!

"Tianming, don't be impulsive. This isn't outside the city; you've entered an illusion!" The jade pendant on Zhao Tianming's neck shimmered, and a mature Royal Sister's voice came through.

"Illusion? Revered Master, who exactly is this Chen Xuan? How could he have something like this!" Zhao Tianming's Divine Sense communicated with the woman in the jade pendant.

The woman in the jade pendant pondered for a moment, then said, "This Chen Xuan has an extraordinary background. Although he has no cultivation, he possesses such a Formation. The person behind him is probably not someone you can afford to provoke right now."

"Then what should I do? Revered Master, I can't just watch Wenwen be taken away by him!" Zhao Tianming said anxiously.

"You're fine right now, which proves he has no ill intentions towards you. Just wait a bit."

"But, Revered Master, Wenwen she..."

"How many times have I told you? Don't be impatient when something happens. Sometimes, the truth might not be what you think!"

"Furthermore, you are not in any danger right now. If I were to act, it would be too much of a waste of my Soul Power. Until I find Spirit Medicine to replenish my Soul, each use means one less!" The Royal Sister scolded.

"Yes."

After hearing this, Zhao Tianming forced himself to calm down.

He thought it over carefully. Zhao Wenwen was a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage after all. If she didn't want to, Chen Xuan, a cripple, certainly wouldn't be able to touch her.

"Right, Wenwen will definitely keep her distance from him. I have to believe her!"

Little did he know, at this very moment, Zhao Wenwen was at a critical point in her Cultivation. Zhao Tianming's arrival and knocking on the door disturbed her, making her flustered, which then allowed Chen Xuan to find an opportunity to stir things up.

...

In Chen Xuan's courtyard, Chen Xuan was embracing Chen Wenwen, watching Zhao Tianming, who was constantly circling the courtyard.

"How about it, Wenwen? How's your husband's suggestion?"

"No, no, husband, you're too, too much. Can't you just tell the truth? Why do you have to lie!" Chen Wenwen frowned.

During this time, Chen Xuan and Chen Wenwen had spent one peaceful and joyful period after another, and their feelings for each other had deepened daily. It could be said that Chen Wenwen's entire being had already...

"Wenwen, you don't understand. This is to increase the affection between us as husband and wife!"

"Is there, is there such a way to increase it? Husband is really a bad person. I even thought you were a true gentleman at first~" Chen Wenwen lightly patted Chen Xuan's shoulder.

"How am I not a true gentleman? If I had known earlier that you and he were childhood sweethearts, I wouldn't have..."

"Enough, husband, it's all in the past! Wenwen is just your wife now. Before this, I was more grateful to him, but it wasn't until I met you, husband, that I knew what love is! ♡"

Chen Xuan, 'moved,' hugged Chen Wenwen.

"But, but, do we really have to lie to him?"

"Lies don't hurt people, the truth is a sharp knife."

"Alright, alright."

...

Not long after, Chen Wenwen walked back into the house, and Chen Xuan also dispelled the illusion, letting Zhao Tianming out.

Looking at Chen Xuan standing under the eaves, he froze for a moment, then angrily said, "So it was you? The one who follows Zhou Jingyi! You are Chen Xuan?!"

"Zhou Jingyi??" Chen Wenwen, inside the house, frowned upon hearing that name.

"Long time no see, Brother Zhao, I hope you've been well!"

"Cut the nonsense. I don't care what your purpose is, where's Wenwen? Where is she?!"

"Chen Xuan, listen to me! I don't care who you are, or what abilities you have. If you dare to have any improper thoughts about Wenwen, I will absolutely not let you go!" Zhao Tianming roared.

"Wenwen ah..."

"You're not allowed to call her that!"

"Then what should I call her? Wife?"

"I think you're asking for death!" Zhao Tianming exploded in rage, about to rush forward and teach Chen Xuan a lesson!

"Enough, Zhao Tianming, what are you doing?" Chen Wenwen stepped out.

"Wenwen..."

Looking at Zhao Wenwen before him, slender and firm, with graceful curves and light steps, like a noble swan, Zhao Tianming was stunned.

He always felt that Zhao Wenwen had changed. Her appearance hadn't changed, but he just felt that she had gained a kind of... special charm and a unique allure.

Zhao Tianming calmed down.

"What are you doing? Why are you trying to attack my hus... Chen Xuan?"

"I... He!!" Zhao Tianming was in the wrong and couldn't utter a word.

At this moment, Chen Xuan smiled slightly, walked out and said, "Brother Tianming, don't worry, I have no improper thoughts about Zhao Wenwen. I've always regarded you as a close friend. After learning that you and Wenwen were childhood sweethearts, I even..."

"You even what?!" Zhao Tianming asked impatiently, he had a bad premonition.

[I used all my strength!] Chen Xuan thought, but he smiled and didn't say it out loud.

"I haven't even touched her. She and I are only husband and wife in name, with no emotional entanglements."

"Are you serious?" Zhao Tianming looked at Chen Xuan with skepticism.

Chen Xuan nodded and said, "Of course. You can ask Wenwen, she's right here!"

Zhao Tianming looked at Zhao Wenwen.

The latter gave Chen Xuan an annoyed look, then stiffly nodded.

"Phew..." Zhao Tianming let out a long sigh.

Zhao Tianming finally calmed down a little. He looked at Chen Xuan and said in a deep voice, "I hope what you said is true. Otherwise, I will definitely not let you go!"

"Rest assured, Brother. I am a true gentleman! Even if you don't trust me, you can trust Wenwen, right?"

"This... that's true, Wenwen would never lie to me!"

"However, Brother, you indiscriminately tore down my front door. Isn't that a bit too much?!"

"It's just a door. Even if I'm down on my luck, I'm not short on that money!" Zhao Tianming said proudly.

"Zhao Tianming, I didn't expect that you would become so arrogant after just one experience trip! You're clearly in the wrong, so why are you still so arrogant?"

Chen Wenwen was displeased and pointed at Zhao Tianming's nose, starting to scold him.