Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

A long moment passed before their lips parted.

A crimson blush colored Sun Yuzhi’s face, her breath coming in short gasps. She shoved Chen Sheng’s firm chest away, her eyes flashing with a mixture of shame and anger:

"Chen Sheng, you’ve gone too far! How dare you disrespect your superior like this?!"

"So, did you like it?"

A smile subconsciously tugged at Chen Sheng’s lips as he replayed the last few moments in his mind.

’Have to admit, Vice Envoy Sun is really something else.’

’I should have waited a little longer.’

’I was too impatient!’

"I didn’t like it."

Sun Yuzhi’s reply was firm and decisive. She then snorted coldly and turned her head away.

"And another thing! From now on, you will address me by my official title at the bureau!"

After speaking, her face still flushed, Sun Yuzhi turned to leave. But after only a few steps, she turned back around, tossed a crimson Spirit Talisman to Chen Sheng, and said coolly:

"This Spirit Talisman contains a strand of my Sword Qi. It can deliver a single strike with seventy percent of my full power. If you find yourself in danger, channel your True Qi into it with all your strength to activate it. It’s powerful enough to severely injure an expert who has just reached Profound Mastery, which should buy you some time."

Chen Sheng’s eyes lit up at her words. He quickly looked down at the Spirit Talisman in his hand. It was clearly extraordinary, glowing with an internal light and radiating a sharp, intimidating aura.

Clearly, this Spirit Talisman was immensely valuable.

From what he knew, the cost of creating a Spirit Talisman containing seventy percent of one’s power was considerable. It not only taxed the creator’s mind and spirit but also consumed a massive amount of their True Essence.

Chen Sheng’s expression grew much more serious. He immediately cupped his fist in salute.

"Thank you, Vice Envoy. With this talisman, I’ll have a much better chance of holding my own, even against an expert at the Profound Mastery realm."

The blush on Sun Yuzhi’s face gradually faded, her expression returning to its usual coldness, though the tips of her ears remained pink. She glanced at Chen Sheng impassively and scoffed.

"Don’t get the wrong idea, and don’t read too much into it. I’m only giving you this Spirit Talisman because you’re my subordinate. As for that business about me being your ’junior wife’... don’t even think about it, and never mention it again."

Chen Sheng just smiled, not taking her words to heart.

’I’ve pretty much figured out Sun Yuzhi’s personality.’

’She’s tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and too proud to back down.’

’She says she won’t be my junior wife, that she’s not willing, but when we were kissing just now, she wasn’t unwilling in the slightest.’

’If I hadn’t gotten a little too carried away at the end, we probably wouldn’t have even broken apart yet.’

"I understand your meaning completely, Vice Envoy," Chen Sheng said, playing along.

"As long as you understand."

Sun Yuzhi nodded slightly and turned to leave.

"Vice Envoy, wait. I have one more question," Chen Sheng said, his expression turning serious.

"Go on."

Sun Yuzhi paused.

"I have a long-standing grudge with the Golden Spring Temple. I hear those bald-headed donkeys are experts at using the Secret Technique of Buddhist True Words to bewitch people. With the battle at Wushan Mountain fast approaching, I can’t be sure those bastards won’t pull some dirty tricks. Do you know of any way to counter it, Vice Envoy?"

Thanks to the warning from his Celestial Book’s Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil ability, Chen Sheng was now extremely wary of Monk Xuanbei. The best solution, he figured, was to have a countermeasure ready.

At his words, Sun Yuzhi’s gaze sharpened. She considered this for a moment before speaking.

"Those bald donkeys are indeed skilled at manipulating people. And since you practice a Buddhist Cultivation Technique yourself, there’s no guarantee they won’t try to use that against you... Fine. Come see me again tomorrow. I’ll figure something out."

"If it’s too much trouble, then don’t worry about it. It’s not like I have no way of dealing with it myself."

Seeing Sun Yuzhi’s hesitation, Chen Sheng understood that his request was likely a difficult one to fulfill.

"What nonsense! The battle at Wushan Mountain is about to begin, and you’re the Government Office’s greatest asset. As the Vice Envoy of the Jingwu Bureau, how could I let anything happen to you? Come find me tomorrow."

After repeating herself one last time, Sun Yuzhi leaped into the air, Flying away until she disappeared over the horizon.

Watching her figure recede into the distance, Chen Sheng stroked his chin and broke into a smile.

.....

「Inside the G Camp Government Office Hall.」

Over a month later, Chen Sheng saw Wang Zilan again.

Compared to over a month ago, the Wang Zilan of today had changed. She had lost much of her former cold arrogance, replaced by the gentle grace of a newlywed wife.

"It has been a while, Miss Wang. You are looking more radiant than ever."

Chen Sheng chuckled, openly admiring Wang Zilan’s stunning face. While her figure was perhaps a touch inferior to Sun Yuzhi’s, her features were absolutely those of a first-class beauty.

An oval face, delicate arched brows, skin fairer than snow, and eyes that shone like brilliant stars.

’Just as you’d expect from the legitimate daughter of a Noble Family.’

’No wonder Lu Maozhi was so obsessed with her back then.’

’Too bad she was a pocket Lu Maozhi was destined to never sink. Me? I sink a ball with every shot.’

Wang Zilan pursed her lips. Hearing Chen Sheng’s distant address of "Miss Wang," she sighed inwardly. After a slight curtsy, she got straight to the point:

"Chen... Captain, I have come on a matter of importance."

"We go way back," Chen Sheng said with a chuckle. "No need to be so formal. Please, speak freely."

Wang Zilan nodded slightly and relayed the message from Clan Leader Wangqingshan. Then, as if afraid of displeasing Chen Sheng, she quickly added an explanation:

"This is the Clan Leader’s idea. I have no intention of forcing you. The Clan Leader must see that you now have the power to influence the outcome of the battle at Wushan Mountain and could be of great help to the Wang Family. That’s why he’s thinking of a marriage alliance. And, the Clan Leader also said that if we were to marry, the Wang Family would provide a handsome dowry."

By the end, Wang Zilan’s voice had trailed off to a whisper.

Unlike with Lu Maozhi, Wang Zilan not only felt no resistance to the idea of marrying Chen Sheng, she was actually afraid he would be the one to refuse.

That was why she had explained so much.

The reason for this was actually quite simple.

Aside from the fact that she and Chen Sheng had been on good terms in the past...

...it was also because Chen Sheng’s star was now clearly on the rise.