Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

Feeling the five powerful auras of titles surrounding him, he could only lament that life was hard and sighed deeply.

"Let's put that aside for now. This gathering isn't just for a meal to celebrate our victory. There's something I need to tell you all." Qian Shui's expression was serious. Let's put everything else aside and get down to business. "After dinner tonight, you all have to leave. Leave Tiandou City, the sooner the better! We'll discuss the details later. Remember! This is an order!"

"Yes!"

Qian Shui rarely issues orders unless the matter is of great importance; otherwise, he usually explains the reasons first and discusses the matter with everyone. His order was unusual, and everyone naturally responded seriously.

"As for her..." Looking at Qian Renxue, Qian Shui had a headache. This little angel's behavior today was simply outrageous!

Not to mention that his surroundings had long been under close surveillance by Ning Fengzhi and his group, her sudden appearance without prior notice was also a disaster. She was immediately spotted by her teammates. What was her identity and position?

The fewer people who know about her affairs, the better. But this commotion has backfired. The six people in front of her might not have died at Ning Fengzhi's hands, but instead were killed by their own people!

There was no other way; we couldn't hide it any longer, so we had to lay it all out in the open.

"His name is Qian Renxue, and she is..."

"I'm his older sister!"

Qian Renxue blurted out, leaving Qian Shui speechless, "Is this the time to be worrying about age?!"

"Yes, yes, yes, it is her! However, her identity is top secret. After tonight, I hope everyone will keep it a secret and pretend you never saw her. If there is even the slightest leak, you'd better pray for yourselves. I can't protect you either."

Qian Shui shrugged. "Don't be too scared, let's begin!"

"Oh! Okay! Hurry up! Set it up!" Yin Jin was the first to act, directing everyone.

Although Qian Renxue was at a loss, she understood that she had been an uninvited guest. Feeling somewhat guilty for putting Qian Shui in a difficult position, she took the initiative to help.

"Sister Chen, Sister Feng, it's been so long!"

"Oh, it really has been a long time! Almost five years have passed in the blink of an eye. How have you been these past few years?"

Chen Sha and Feng Jingyi were the ones who were approached; girls naturally attract each other.

"I'm fine..."

Chen Sha was very nervous. Although she had long known that Qian Renxue's identity was unusual, Qian Shui's words just now were indeed a bit frightening.

They were just students of ordinary status. They stumbled upon some high-level secrets, and it was already a great favor that Qian Shui didn't kill them to silence them immediately.

But as for what her sister said, she didn't believe a single word from beginning to end. No matter how you look at it, she should be the 'sister of affection'!

(No! No way! Impossible! — Thousand Water Douluo)

The arrival of the uninvited guests made the group, who were not familiar with Qian Renxue, feel a little uneasy. Although, as usual, Qian Shui personally took charge of the cooking, they fell silent after sitting down.

'What is this strong sense of déjà vu?!'

Unlike Feng Jingyi, Chen Sha had no complicated feelings. The scene of Qian Shui flipping the pot and Qian Renxue helping to assist her looked familiar to her no matter how she looked at it!

Although these years have been quite dull and boring, precisely because of this, people who lack entertainment are extremely persistent in such gatherings, with small gatherings every three days and large gatherings every five days. However, Qian Shui may not necessarily come out to cook.

Looking at Feng Jingyi, who seemed lost in thought, Chen Sha felt the scene was strangely familiar. "Why is it always just eating? Can't you do anything else besides eating?"

"What?" Feng Jingyi was also brought back to her senses by these words.

"It's nothing, but what about you! Are you really going to lose to a teenage girl?" Chen Sha couldn't believe it. After all, Luo had spent so much time together, and the seven of them had been inseparable for the past few years. Feng Jingyi's sword skills were almost all from Qian Shui.

In her understanding, Feng Jingyi, a mature woman in her mid-twenties, was incredibly alluring, so why couldn't she win over Qian Shui?

Regarding her best friend's marriage, she felt it was her responsibility to help Feng Jingyi, who had been through similar experiences. After all, she herself was also suffering from Feng Jingyi's constant silence.

"Xiao Feng, you wouldn't want Xiao Shui to be happy in someone else's arms, would you?"

Chapter 87 A Confession to Love

"What are you saying!" Although it was just whispering in someone's ear, everyone present had excellent hearing. If they were focused, no matter how softly they whispered, it wouldn't make a difference.

Chen Sha didn't care about anything else. "Look, she's already declared war! You can't tell who she copied with that outfit, can you?"

"Sasha, stop fooling around. Dressing up doesn't mean anything. Maybe there was never a place for me in the world, so why bother interfering?"

'Do I even need to look at how Xiao Shui has changed over the years? His thoughts have already been made perfectly clear.'

"You're blinded by your own involvement! What kind of person is Xiao Shui? Don't let her usual serious demeanor fool you, if those two were really together, she'd be floating on air by now!"

"So what? You can see it too, can't you? They're mutually attracted!"

"That's true, but just like Xiao Shui always boasts that hesitation leads to defeat, if you hesitate, you will lose, and if you don't hesitate, you will win!"

Despite this, Feng Jingyi remained hesitant. She was deeply devoted to Qian Shui, yet failed to recognize her own feelings; otherwise, she wouldn't have suffered so much yet remained unchanged.

She understood that if she really took that step, she would inevitably get him, but was that the Qian Shui she wanted? And were those methods truly honorable?

“Xiao Feng, tonight might be the last chance. Returning to Wuhun City means graduation, and everyone will inevitably go their separate ways. This is especially true for someone like Xiao Shui. If we don’t get closer, it will be a long separation!” Chen Sha was really worried for her good friend.

'You can't let matters of the heart be taken lightly, Xiao Feng! With Xiao Shui's status, even becoming her a concubine wouldn't be unreasonable! You!'

Once everyone was seated, it wasn't just the girls whispering among themselves; the boys, naturally, were even more curious.

"Hey, what's up with that sister of Brother Shui's? Putting everything else aside, she's so pretty and delicate! I've never seen such a beautiful girl before~" Yin Jin was lost in thought, staring intently at Qian Renxue.

"Are you interested?" Ling Yunzhi replied. He wasn't stupid; regardless of his identity, Qian Shui's changes were real. Though the waters of life were indifferent, he paid attention to these things.

"I don't care about you or me, it has to be Xiaofeng~ So, what do you think, Boss You?"

"No interest. Women will only slow down my ability to activate my soul skills!"

"Hey, Brother Shui, you may not have learned much else, but you're quite good at spouting off a string of phrases..."

"Hmph, if you have any ideas, just mention them to the team leader. I'm sure he's a reasonable person."

The big guy just facepalmed. His brothers were either already in love with someone else or didn't care at all. They were generous with money, but they were too stupid.

"What's wrong? What are you discussing so enthusiastically?" After the last dish was served, Qian Shui returned to the table with Qian Renxue.

"Ah, it's nothing. We've just graduated, so we're just discussing what to do after graduation," Yin Jin said, feeling a little guilty but blurting it out.

"Yes, that's true. What are your thoughts? This is a rare opportunity, and I may not have much authority in the future. Tell me what you want to do now, and I'll help if I can."

Qian Shui's next plan is to ambush a certain rabbit, and then head to the Killing City, but none of his teammates can follow him. Since he can't carry the group himself, he'll have to activate his existing privileges.

"That's nothing, I guess my old man dragged me back to inherit the family business..." Yin Jin scratched his head. His family was a merchant guild affiliated with the Spirit Hall, nothing more, just rich, which lived up to his name.

"Um, where is everyone?"

"I'll probably go home, just like Xiao Jin." Feng Jingyi is definitely going back to the Wind Sword Sect.

"Zhouzhou and I have discussed it and decided that if there's a possibility, we'll stay in Wuhun City, settle down, and start a family."

Chen Sha and Yu Zhou are an old married couple, and they have their own plans.

Qian Shui nodded and looked at Ling Yunzhi and Ruoyou, "What about you two?"

"We don't have much of a choice, we just have to go with the flow. The higher-ups will probably send us to some branch hall. I'll probably go to the far north, that's a good place for me, but the boss is fine with anywhere."

After so many years together, it's impossible to say there are no feelings involved. It just seems there's nothing I can do to help.

"Hey, Brother Shui, don't be like that. Although you're younger than us, your strength and character surpass ours. Everyone admires you!"

"Completely convinced? Give me a break! At least if I were in your shoes, I'd find it incredibly offensive!"

"You said it yourself! Don't overthink it, just do it!"

Yin Jin picked up his wine glass and addressed the crowd.

Qian Shui glanced at Qian Renxue, remembering the broken cup from their first meeting. Seeing Qian Renxue nod slightly, he said, "Yes, let's drink and sing while we can, for life is short! Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest today!"

Everyone drank it down in one gulp, their various emotions contained within the cup.

"Hey Shui Ge, did you just release some great piece of work again? Read it to us and let us hear it!"

"Uh...you really want to hear it?"

Although the question was about silver and gold, everyone nodded.

'How could I possibly recite the entire *Short Song Ballad*? Damn it… Oh well, I'll just recite the first eight lines!'

"Alright, let's liven things up!"

Those watching the spectacle, not wanting things to get any worse, all started clapping.

Qian Shui picked up his wine cup and walked into the distance, reciting, "Let us drink and sing, for how short is life! It is like morning dew, and the days gone by are many."

Then he turned back and continued reciting, "I am filled with sorrow and worry, unable to forget my troubles. What can dispel my sorrow? Only wine!"

After reciting the poem, he raised his wine glass to signal the end.

"it is good!"

Despite the awkwardness, everyone cheered them on.

"Du Kang is a type of wine." The Douluo people definitely didn't know that. "Cheers!"

"Dry!"

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone started chatting amongst themselves.

"Xiao Feng, you saw it too! Don't be indifferent!" Chen Sha was still trying to persuade Feng Jingyi.

Qian Shui then teased Yin Jin, "How about you give one a performance?"

"Hey~ I don't know how, I'll just use my hands to heal, okay~ Let Brother Zhi do it!"

Ling Yunzhi didn't refuse. He unleashed his fifth soul skill, controlling its power. A lump of ice exploded into mist, giving the atmosphere in the arena a somewhat ethereal feel.

Sitting to the side, bewildered, Qian Renxue tugged at Qian Shui's sleeve. The latter turned around, and Qian Renxue quietly asked, "Should I also…?"

"you?"

He didn't know Qian Renxue's true worth; besides being good-looking, all she was good at was fighting.

"How about we perform a human-shaped lamp?"

Qian Shui truly couldn't forget the angel's light, and Qian Renxue's fist hardened on the spot.

Just then, Feng Jingyi was also pushed out by Chen Sha, who said she wanted to sing.

"It was written by Xiao Shui back then, and it's called 'The Wind Rises'."

Chen Sha provided the accompaniment, which was a bamboo flute that Qian Shui had concocted from memory. It was the simplest instrument, and all that was needed was to do a few experiments to get the pitch right, although it was a bit wasteful of bamboo.

"Why don't you accompany her?" Qian Shui then remembered that Qian Renxue's musical instrument playing skills were quite good.

"Okay~"