Chapter 102: You Still Have a Conscience? [Please Subscribe]

But that was completely irrelevant; Su Jian’an paid it no mind.

What he needed to consider next was how to respond.

Su Jian’an had already seen through the intentions of the Humane Academy and had become even more convinced of his two previous suspicions.

First, the Humane Academy was simply wary of Li Lingguang and therefore closely monitored his every move.

Second, there was something on Li Lingguang that the Humane Academy coveted but dared not seize by force.

Upon realizing this, Su Jian’an changed his mind once again.

Suddenly, the system’s choice tasks appeared in his mind:

Option One: Lingxiu Village is no place to stay long; you should leave immediately.

Reward: Instantly activate Truth Mode.

Option Two: Respond to change with consistency; no need to pay attention to Shen Qing’er and Yu Ming’s presence.

Reward: Instantly activate Ultimate Linked Spouse Mode.

Option Three: One cannot allow others to snore on one’s own bed; you should find a way to completely eliminate the hidden danger.

Reward: Your power will increase.

This time, Option Three coincided perfectly with his thoughts.

Unlike before, if the other party hadn’t met him, it would be one thing, but now they had.

If he fled immediately, it would surely arouse suspicion.

The Humane Academy had some connection to the Righteous Alliance; inevitably, the mastermind would overhear fragments of information.

If he chose to relocate to another village, it might not be effective.

The mastermind would never abandon such a crucial lead; in a small mountain village within hundreds of miles, his whereabouts would be the prime target for investigation.

Thus, his only choice was to leave the area entirely, perhaps even to abandon the Great Jin.

“Am I destined to be at odds with the way of commerce?” Su Jian’an stroked his chin. He had just taken his first steps, and trouble had already arisen again.

Without hesitation, he chose Option Three.

He had already formulated a concrete plan in his mind.

Immediately, Su Jian’an felt his strength steadily increase, doubling in magnitude.

Previously, he could barely kill a defenseless Nascent Soul stage cultivator with a full-force strike; now, it should be effortless.

Was he about to follow the path of overwhelming force breaking all methods?

The system rewarded cultivation points after all.

[Your spouse He Hansu has successfully landed but her cultivation has dropped again. She is severely injured and currently recuperating at the border between Great Jin and Great Qian.]

Su Jian’an considered for a moment and then activated the communication function.

After all, they were spouses; a small gesture of concern was warranted.

“Dog thing, what do you want?” He Hansu’s breath was ragged. She sat on the ground without grace, absorbing spiritual energy from the surroundings.

“Seeing you still have the energy to curse reassures me. Keep up your cultivation,” Su Jian’an continued to taunt mercilessly.

He Hansu: “...”

Not angry? Not angry? This dog thing would soon have no reason to laugh.

Although her cultivation had plummeted, killing him would still be a mere flick of a finger.

He Hansu threatened harshly, “Eat and drink well these days. Soon, you won’t have the chance anymore.”

But her threat barely fazed Su Jian’an.

He smiled faintly. “I would never betray my wife’s feelings.”

“What do you mean?” He Hansu’s mind was in complete chaos.

Su Jian’an smiled and countered, “Isn’t it that after you arrive, to show the love between us spouses, you’ll take full responsibility for my food and drink?”

He Hansu’s face darkened instantly. “I want to beat you to death! Am I being clear enough?”

Su Jian’an scolded gently, “Why so temperamental? Listen to your husband’s advice. You should change that temper, or you’ll get beaten to death.”

He Hansu’s rosy fists clenched tightly.

Just as she was about to strike back, Su Jian’an decisively ended the communication.

Damn it!

In an instant, a hundred ways to kill him raced through He Hansu’s mind.

[Your spouse Su Jian’an is exchanging abilities with you using modern first aid knowledge. Please quickly select the ability you wish to exchange.]

That dog thing again!?

She had been tricked twice in a row—there was no way she’d fall for it a third time.

[Your spouse Su Jian’an is requesting communication. Accept?]

Accept!

He Hansu glared fiercely. “You want to trick me again?”

“How could it be trickery between spouses? Besides, I guarantee with my integrity that this ability will definitely be useful to you,” Su Jian’an denied vehemently.

He had been so focused on disciplining his spouse that he had forgotten the main matter.

Seeing that He Hansu bore many external injuries—while not much to a cultivator, his modern first aid knowledge might come in handy.

He Hansu looked skeptical. “You have integrity?”

Su Jian’an shook his head at her. “Just say yes or no. I’ve been so kind-hearted, unwilling to see my wife suffer. This time, I’m even offering my trump card.”

He Hansu was incredulous. “Hey, why did you withdraw it!?”

“I gave you a chance before, and you didn’t want it. Now it’s your turn to initiate the exchange,” Su Jian’an said, a mischievous smile playing in his mind as he saw He Hansu’s interest piqued.

He Hansu couldn’t help but place her hands on her hips, frowning at Su Jian’an. “Fine, I’ll do it, but don’t regret it.”

She selected the Ten Tang Poems and began the exchange.

[Your exchange request was rejected.]

He Hansu gritted her teeth and then chose the Ten Tang Poems plus elementary addition and subtraction, then initiated the exchange again.

[Your exchange request was rejected.]

He Hansu’s expression grew increasingly irritable. “I advise you to know when to quit.”

But on the other end, Su Jian’an had already ended the communication.

Retreat to advance—this tactic never failed.

His spouse was a treasure trove, waiting to be slowly developed.

[Your spouse He Hansu is exchanging abilities with you using Counterattack Technique. Please quickly select the ability you wish to exchange.]

This ability looked a bit more interesting.

Su Jian’an immediately submitted his modern first aid knowledge.

The next moment, all the insights of the Counterattack Technique flooded his mind.

If both parties were at the same level, it could basically reflect all incoming damage back at the attacker.

However, the user would not be immune to damage... it seemed more like mutual destruction.

The greater the difference in cultivation between the two, the weaker the reflection effect.

“Seems a bit useless... but not without potential,” Su Jian’an pondered.

If it was a battle between equals and he possessed defensive spiritual artifacts, the advantage of the Counterattack Technique would naturally shine.

Perhaps he could unlock the Spiritual Armor from Creation Mode, which would greatly enhance the technique’s effectiveness.

[Your spouse He Hansu is requesting communication. Accept?]

Decline.

He already guessed what she wanted to say, so no need to answer.

From the gap in the door, Li Ling’er timidly peeked her head in and asked, “Big bad guy, has my father left?”