Chapter 2029 - 2025: Zhao Jun and Tian Ya’s Meeting
On Earth, after Zhao Tianya had seen Ye Fan off, she felt that the grievances between her and Ye Fan would end here.
"He said that he has to face the Heavenly Tribulation, so before that, I shouldn’t be able to see him. I finally don’t have to face this person who makes me both love and hate him!" Zhao Tianya clenched her fists. When she thought of Ye Fan, she still felt a bit reluctant because in her heart, she had already regarded Ye Fan as her last reliance.
"But he will still come back to trouble me after overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation. To put it plainly, the Heavenly Tribulation is only less than a day away, and after dawn tomorrow, he will still come to pester me. How annoying!"
Zhao Tianya thought about being able to see Ye Fan again, and her sense of loss improved slightly.
Especially since she didn’t want Ye Fan to give up, as women can be very conflicted at times.
At this moment, she sensed a silhouette approaching her, causing her to become tense instantly.
"Who?" Zhao Tianya shouted, but soon realized that her cultivation level was significantly lower than the approaching person, making it effortless for them to subdue her.
Just as she thought she was in danger, she finally saw the newcomers clearly. There were two people, and besides Li Zhaojun, whom she had dreaded the most, there was Min Shang.
Seeing the two of them, Zhao Tianya appeared somewhat uneasy as they were the last people she wanted to see.
"It’s me," Li Zhaojun said, "Originally, there was something I wanted Sister Tantai to convey to you, but considering you might sometimes act willfully, I decided to come personally. It serves as a means of communication and exchange since the Heavenly Tribulation is about to occur, and our lives will undergo certain changes afterward..."
Looking at Li Zhaojun, Zhao Tianya’s face showed slight embarrassment because she knew that in her relationship with Ye Fan, she had essentially taken away Li Zhaojun’s affection, making her feel like she was the other woman.
"The matter you’re talking about isn’t the Heavenly Tribulation, is it?" Zhao Tianya’s expression was stiff, predicting that Li Zhaojun and Min Shang were not here kindly, thinking she might end up being passive in this matter. Zhao Tianya glanced over Li Zhaojun and Min Shang, pretending to speak casually.
"That’s right, it’s a significant issue concerning Ye Fan’s future destiny. I suppose you wouldn’t be indifferent to it, would you?" Li Zhaojun said directly. She maintained a superior attitude towards these so-called love rivals, assured that Ye Fan would harbor no dissatisfaction with her.
"I fear you may be disappointed. Ye Fan is more important to you, isn’t he? Perhaps he doesn’t weigh as much for me as he does for you. Besides, I don’t like meddling in others’ business. If people don’t bother me, I won’t bother them. It’s nice to live a carefree life," Zhao Tianya maintained a detached stance, occasionally glancing at Li Zhaojun to gauge her expression. Right now, Zhao Tianya had no clue about what Li Zhaojun intended to say and felt she might already be a pawn in her hands.
"Aren’t you curious about what it is? Once you know, you might immediately regret what you said. Of course, if it weren’t for Ye Fan, I wouldn’t have personally come looking for you. Aren’t you curious?" Li Zhaojun deliberately kept Zhao Tianya guessing, knowing Zhao Tianya wouldn’t stand by idly for her lover. She was confident Zhao Tianya still needed Ye Fan, and logically, no matter what, Zhao Tianya wouldn’t refuse.
Zhao Tianya remained silent. Though she often argued with Ye Fan, he was ultimately someone she relied on. Thinking of Ye Fan and the Heavenly Tribulation made her heart skip a beat. However, the overbearing woman in front of her, speaking so rudely, was hard to swallow.
Seeing Zhao Tianya not speak, Li Zhaojun smiled secretly, thinking her attempts to act strong were naive. She met Zhao Tianya’s gaze and continued, "Ye Fan managed to subdue Nuwa, which I’m sure he’s already told you, so I won’t dwell on it. However, Pan Gu and Fu Xi have always regarded Ye Fan as an enemy, and their showdown is inevitable. With Ye Fan’s current cultivation, he is no match for them. After the calamity of the Heavenly Tribulation, his cultivation will be even more impaired, so I hope all sisters can unite to help Ye Fan through this difficult time. You wouldn’t refuse, right?"
Zhao Tianya contemplated for a moment. She naturally wouldn’t refuse, but a slew of question marks in her mind left her unsure of how to express herself. She couldn’t ask directly, as it would make her seem foolish, so all she could say was, "What do you need me to do?"
"Just follow orders. Eventually, Tantai Wanrong will contact you. You two have always been close, so it’s convenient for her to inform you. Besides, it’s good for you two to interact more, and it would be beneficial for Tantai Wanrong to teach you how to be a gentle woman," said Li Zhaojun, a smug smile forming at the corners of her mouth. She wasn’t inclined to be courteous to these women.
Zhao Tianya remained silent, feeling her anger about to burst from her eyes. She couldn’t say anything since she felt indebted to Li Zhaojun. However, her aggressive demeanor was quite unbearable, the flames in her eyes yearning to incinerate Li Zhaojun on the spot.
Yet, for the sake of her future reliance, it was better to let it go. Even if she entered into a conflict with Li Zhaojun, Ye Fan might not fully support her.
Zhao Tianya thought to herself, "Have you finished what you needed to say? Anything else? If not, I won’t keep you two any longer."
In her heart, she had already intended to see them off, but she couldn’t say so outright since Li Zhaojun clearly had a purpose beyond just seeking trouble.
"I still have to inform other sisters, and there’s much to do, so it’s not convenient to stay with you for long. If you have something to attend to, feel free. This matter concerns not only Ye Fan’s cultivation but yours as well, so think carefully," Li Zhaojun gave Min Shang a look, signaling her to leave the area, and Min Shang immediately understood, getting up to leave with Li Zhaojun.
Li Zhaojun rose and said, "I truly don’t want to provide too many instructions for you. I believe with your insight, you can make a very appropriate choice. Ye Fan chose you because there is an irresistible quality in you, and I believe you can do well!"
"Sorry to disappoint you!" Zhao Tianya said, "I don’t know why Ye Fan chose me, and frankly, my cultivation is merely gifted by Ye Fan. My abilities couldn’t actually assist him much. If you genuinely think my abilities could help him, I’m not stingy, but if I do poorly, don’t blame me!"
Words carried a hint of coldness in Zhao Tianya’s tone.
Li Zhaojun sensed the hostility emanating from Zhao Tianya, nodded, and said, "Well, you should rest, and we will take our leave now!"