139: Jiang Lin invites Han Qian to tea, but she is puzzled

As Jiang Lin spoke, the rain outside grew heavier.

"Let it rain. Let this rain bury this era of peace and prosperity!"

"Since I was young, I've heard the elders say that to be the final winner, you must enter the arena last!"

"But I insist on entering first, to break this rumor!"

"I want to prove that they were just weak. Even if I enter first, I can still be the final winner!"

"Moreover, I will use their rigid thinking to deceive them!"

"They will think I am foolish, just a vanguard for the Long Family!"

"Once they get used to my positioning and gradually become numb, you can enter the stage!"

"Then they will be surprised to find that while they were all focused on the Three Realms War, my Jiang Family had already taken control of the Sixteen Auxiliary Realms, having long since established an unassailable position!"

Listening to Jiang Lin's plan, Jiang Huo was already boiling with excitement.

But remembering something, he spoke to remind him: "Young Lord, every Small World has top-tier Cultivators guarding it, and there are many hidden Old Ancestors. Our military strength alone would find it quite difficult to completely conquer even one realm..."

Jiang Lin shook his head and smiled: "It's not as complicated as you think. The Sixteen Auxiliary Realms are all subordinate to the Nine Provinces World and are also governed by the rules set by Xuanyuan Wentian. Those Cultivators above the Body Integration stage cannot survive in their planes for long periods. Most of the time, they are hiding in Secret Realms!"

"And they value their lives much more than us. Most of them can still live for five thousand years, enough to last until the day the rules shatter.

So they value their lives even more and will not act for the sake of the secular order!

You should know that although the rules of those Small Worlds are not as strict as the Great World, if they make a move, they will also lose half their lives. We can completely overwhelm them with a human wave tactic!"

"If a few great Cultivators die, they will be scared!"

"Also, regarding the military strength you mentioned, I will take care of it for you!"

"And they will be absolutely reliable, absolutely abnormal soldiers and generals!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huo's eyes were filled with bright light.

As expected of the Young Lord, he had already considered it!

However, does the Jiang Family have soldiers and generals I don't know about?

"The key person who will deliver the military strength has arrived. You go down first. After you handle the matters of the Nansha Islands, I will hand over the first batch of military strength to you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huo stood up, bid farewell to Jiang Lin, and left the room.

Immediately, Jiang Lin waved his long sleeve.

On the table, the chessboard disappeared, and a set of exquisite tea ware appeared.

He slowly poured two cups of tea, picked up one for himself, and began to savor it.

Amidst the pattering rain, he seemed like a leisurely and elegant Young Master from a noble Family.

"Since you're here, come out and have a cup of tea!"

As his voice fell,

A verdant figure appeared in the empty space of the room.

It was Han Qian.

As soon as she appeared, she immediately said: "Jiang Lin, I can promise you anything, but this time you must promise me to spare everyone in the Han Family!"

Her Face was resolute, as if she was ready to stand her ground.

Jiang Lin pushed the other cup of tea towards her and gestured with his hand: "Have a cup of tea first. This matter is not urgent!"

Han Qian was stunned.

This time, Jiang Lin's demeanor was vastly different from their previous two meetings.

Before, he was domineering and tyrannical, with an incredibly terrifying oppressive aura that made people instinctively feel fear.

But this time, Jiang Lin gave her the feeling of a gentle breeze, a true gentleman.

What... what trick is this Devil Head playing?

Speaking of which, she hadn't noticed before, but this Devil Head's Face was actually so stunningly beautiful.

"Why are you staring? Come, have some tea!"

"If the tea gets cold, it won't have its flavor!"

In his magnetic voice, there seemed to be a special magic that made Han Qian walk step by step to the opposite side of Jiang Lin, sit down, and, as if possessed, pick up the teacup.

"This tea is made from Forget-Me-Not Grass from Mount Buzhou, roasted over a gentle fire for one hundred and eight days. The cup of tea in your hand is probably worth three Top-Grade Spirit Stones..."

Han Qian's hand trembled, almost dropping the teacup.

What?!

So crazy, so luxurious?

Just this little bit of grass, three Top-Grade Spirit Stones?

Why don't you just rob people?

The Han Family was already considered the fifth largest Family on the surface, with a very substantial fortune, but to say that drinking a cup of tea would cost three Top-Grade Spirit Stones, the Han Family's Old Ancestor would be furious enough to die!

Suppressing the shock in her heart, Han Qian took a small sip of the green tea.

Let me see what kind of heavenly nectar it is that could be so expensive!

Jiang Lin must be bragging, trying to save Face in front of me...

Before her internal complaints finished,

A comfort from the depths of her Soul arose spontaneously.

The sadness, worry, and fear of the past few days suddenly disappeared.

She only felt that her entire being had become clear, and many distracting thoughts about cultivation had all vanished. She understood many previously perplexing cultivation problems.

Immediately after, her aura suddenly rose, directly reaching the Middle Stage of Soul Transformation.

"This... this tea is terrifying!"

As she savored the aftertaste, she murmured.

Jiang Lin raised his hand and poured her another cup, saying softly: "I didn't lie to you, did I? Come, drink more!"

"After this rain, the Nine Provinces World will begin to enter winter. Although you and I are both Cultivators and are not afraid of the cold Qi between heaven and earth, the coldness in the Spiritual Qi still needs to be guarded against, lest it leave hidden injuries..."

Jiang Lin's voice was very gentle, giving Han Qian an extreme sense of unreality.

This wicked Young Master definitely doesn't have such good intentions!

He definitely has ulterior motives...

Han Qian tried hard to stare at Jiang Lin, wanting to discern his true intentions.

But with just that one glance, she again fell into Jiang Lin's elegant and handsome Face.

"Drink your tea, what are you looking at me for?"

Jiang Lin's voice sounded again, pulling Han Qian's thoughts back.

Her Face flushed.

What was wrong with her?

Why was she always attracted by his appearance?

So embarrassing!

She didn't care about any Top-Grade Spirit Tea anymore and directly stated her purpose: "Jiang Lin, this time you must promise me to spare everyone in the Han Family, otherwise, I will absolutely not let you succeed again!"

Jiang Lin smiled and said: "I agree!"

Han Qian immediately interjected: "If you don't agree, I won't compro... What? You agreed?"

"You... you don't try to trick me, sign this!"

Han Qian's brain seemed completely unable to keep up with Jiang Lin's rhythm, and she handed the already prepared contract to Jiang Lin with suspicion.

Jiang Lin didn't even look at it, directly signing his name.

He turned to look at her and said: "Is that all?"

"Ah?"

Han Qian was dumbfounded.

Clearly, you were the one who forced me to come, weren't you?

Clearly, you were the one who forcefully defiled me, weren't you?

Now, why does it seem like I'm forcing you?

No, something must be wrong!

The other party is a murderer!

The devil who murdered my brother, disgraced the Han Family, and forcefully took me!

But before she could sort things out, Jiang Lin's voice came again.

"If you're satisfied, continue drinking tea!"

"Drinking tea is about tasting one's own heart!"

"Calm down and slowly contemplate your true self..."

Han Qian's Face was flushed.

This time, it wasn't shame, but anger.

She angrily interrupted Jiang Lin: "Don't pretend to be a good person, pretending to be kind to me. I won't appreciate it!"

"You killed my brother, made the Han Family a joke, and forcefully took me!"

"You are a Devil Head!"

"One day, I will definitely kill you!"

Jiang Lin showed no sign of anger, picked up his teacup, took a sip of the tea, and chuckled: "You're thinking too much. I just wanted a change of pace today!"

Han Qian gritted her teeth and said: "No matter what, you have already signed the agreement. After tonight, you must release those people from the Han Family!"

Jiang Lin put down the teacup, stood up, came to her side, and whispered in her ear: "If you perform well today, I will return even the Han Family's resources tomorrow!"

Han Qian's pupils constricted.

It's over!

I was only thinking about saving people, I forgot about this!

Without resources, the Han Family would still struggle!

But why would this bad person kindly remind her?

"You... are you sure?"

Jiang Lin smiled slightly: "Of course, otherwise why would I remind you?"

"Oh, and one more reminder, I added something to the tea earlier..."