Taihou knew the value of the pill, and seeing Qin Chuan's slightly dazed and conflicted expression, he noticed something.
Qin Chuan was momentarily taken aback by Taihou's expression, but smiled. Taihou didn't notice, though his heart was filled with complex emotions, even a hint of confusion.
"Thank you, Brother Qin!" Taihou said earnestly.
Qin Chuan smiled and waved his hand.
He was now certain that Taihou had his own agenda, likely aimed at him. He had given him the pill, causing him to struggle, like making a choice. Before, there was only one answer to choose from, but now there were two.
The two answers would certainly have different outcomes, perhaps even changing everything, hence his struggle. Since it was a choice, there were bound to be advantages and disadvantages. If
there was no choice, only one option, then it was different; at least there would be no regrets, no unresolved issues, since there was no other choice.
But now there were choices, and since it was a choice, and he was struggling with it, then each option had its pros and cons, and overall, they were roughly equal.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be so difficult to choose. The same applies to choices; sometimes, choices are not as simple as they seem.
Just as some appear to have lost a lot, they actually gained even more in the end; others seem to have gained a lot, but in reality, they lost even more.
It was past midnight when Yu Qing emerged. Her strength was now even more elusive, and Qin Chuan couldn't discern her true power.
This wasn't necessarily because her cultivation level was far higher, but rather because even if his cultivation was similar to Qin Chuan's, he might not be able to see clearly.
However, it was certain that Yu Qing's cultivation level was higher than his own, and higher than Tai Hou's as well. Tai Hou had already reached the Heavenly Venerable realm
, a remarkable level indeed. He was the hope of the Tai family in Zhenwu City, the most powerful family in Zhenwu City, aside from the somewhat mysterious City Lord's Mansion.
Yu Qing looked at Qin Chuan, her eyes clear and carrying a hint of a smile, and walked right up to him.
This woman brought Qin Chuan a sense of peace. He didn't need to speak; just standing beside her made everything so beautiful.
Yu Qing hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "You need to be extra careful of Tai Hou, especially when we're fighting side by side." Qin Chuan
was taken aback. He had only noticed it when he gave Tai Hou the pill, thanks to his exceptional eyesight, sensing it from that fleeting fluctuation.
He hadn't expected her to sense it too. If he had sensed it alone, it might have been an illusion, although Qin Chuan was now almost certain it wasn't.
But now he was practically certain. However, he felt Tai Hou might change, but he wasn't entirely confident. After all, human nature is fickle, and anything can happen in the face of immense profit.
That's human nature, neither right nor wrong. It's the animalistic instinct deep within humanity, which needs to be suppressed by reason and morality. But once that instinct is ignited and can't be suppressed, it will manifest itself. That's why people say someone is a beast, worse than a beast.
"Okay, good!" Qin Chuan smiled and hugged Yu Qing.
"I'm serious." Yu Qing's face was close to Qin Chuan's.
"I noticed it too. I'll be careful, but he might change," Qin Chuan said.
Yu Qing shook her head: "No, never. When someone has longed for something for too long, once they have the chance to get it, they will stop at nothing and sacrifice everything to obtain it."
Qin Chuan fell silent. He understood. He genuinely harbored a sliver of hope for Tai Hou because he had seen the struggle when he gave him the pill, and he had always felt that Tai Hou was a kind person.
However, it wasn't until the moment he gave him the medicine that he realized Tai Hou was the most skilled at disguising himself among all the people Qin Chuan had ever met, able to deceive Qin Chuan's eyes.
But when he thought about Tai Hou's dragon bloodline and his status as the inheritor of the God of War, Qin Chuan realized that he had been prejudiced from the beginning, thinking too highly of Tai Hou. Coupled with his own abilities and self-confidence, even now he was still somewhat skeptical.
However, he knew that women wouldn't lie to him; her unwavering stance meant she had discovered something.
"So worried about me?" Qin Chuan was happy to see Yu Qing's concerned gaze; this happiness was a sense of inner satisfaction.
"What answer do you want to hear?" Yu Qing smiled at Qin Chuan.
Her smile seemed a little playful, a little mischievous, and a little reproachful, but it was exceptionally beautiful, so beautiful that it was almost mesmerizing.
Yu Qing blushed and tried to look away, but Qin Chuan lifted her chin, making her even more flustered.
Their eyes met, and Yu Qing looked like a startled rabbit. This stunning beauty, with her cool and composed demeanor, was utterly shocking in her flustered state.
Yu Qing pushed Qin Chuan's hand away and glared at him, annoyed. "You're getting bolder and bolder."
"Really? Don't you think you're becoming more and more like a little girl?" Qin Chuan leaned in and hugged her, whispering gently in her ear.
"Nonsense!"
"When did you start liking me?" Qin Chuan rested his head on her shoulder and whispered in her ear.
Yu Qing felt a tickle in her ear, and Qin Chuan's voice reached her directly. The close contact was incredibly unsettling.
"Who said I liked you?" Yu Qing rested her head on Qin Chuan's shoulder, her soft voice making Qin Chuan feel incredibly happy.
"I'm so sad. I like you so much, and you don't like me back." Qin Chuan sighed softly.
Yu Qing felt a little powerless, and gritted her teeth as she whispered in his ear, "I like you, are you satisfied now?"
"I'd be satisfied if you removed those last few words."
"You... the first time I met you, I thought you were a decent person, how did you become like this..." Yu Qing said weakly.
"Become what?" Qin Chuan asked with a smile.
"Rogue, scoundrel, bastard..." Yu Qing said somewhat coquettishly.
Hearing that clear and gentle voice in his ear, Qin Chuan was a little intoxicated, and said softly, "Then do you like me like this?"
Yu Qing didn't speak; she knew that if she answered, this guy would definitely say a lot of things that would make her feel ashamed.
Tai Hou also came out, and seeing Qin Chuan and Yu Qing hugging, a hint of jealousy flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
Yu Qing naturally sensed someone coming, so she pushed Qin Chuan away, blushing, and left first.
Qin Chuan looked at Tai Hou and smiled, "Brother Tai, come on, let's have a drink!"
"Okay!" Tai Hou said happily.
They found a place to sit down. Qin Chuan looked at Tai Hou, and Tai Hou looked at Qin Chuan as well. "If I told you that I've actually been using you all along, and even planned to sacrifice you if necessary, would you believe me?"