Chapter 190: Telling The Truth (End)
The more he talked, the more the girl's expression changed from curiosity to shock.
Surprised by the unbelievable story unfolding before them, Leng Zhiqing leaned in closer, hanging onto Chen Tian's every word.
"That explains everything!" Leng Zhiqing exclaimed, her eyes widening with realization.
"No wonder you always acted like you didn't care about anything. It all makes sense now," she added, her voice filled with understanding.
"Your grades were average at best, and you never seemed to put much effort into anything. But now I understand why.
Your past life must have been so intense and overwhelming that it's no wonder you struggled to find motivation in this one." Leng Zhiqing paused, taking a moment to process the revelation.
Aria was also taken back.
She had always assumed that Chen Tian's lack of motivation and indifference stemmed from a different source, but now it seems that his past has indeed shaped her present.
"Haha, I wouldn't say that I had an intense past life," Chen Tian chuckled, breaking the heavy atmosphere.
"But it is true that when I reincarnated in this place, I tried many times to get my strength back, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to do that.
That is why I lost all hope and became indifferent to everything around me and played games all the time."
"T-Then..." Aria wanted to ask, her voice trembling with fear.
She was afraid to ask this question, but she had to.
"Are you Chen Tian that we know?"
Chen Tian sighed.
He knew that this question would come eventually. "Yes, I am the Chen Tian you knew, and I will stay the same Chen Tian you knew."
Hearing his word, not only Aria but Leng Zhiqing were relieved to hear that Chen Tian was still the person they knew.
Aria's fear began to dissipate as she realized something.
"Does Emilia know?" Aria asked, her voice filled with curiosity.
Chen Tian nodded. "Yes, Emilia knows, she is also a cultivator."
Leng Zhiqing frowned slightly, thinking how Emilia had lied to them.
"So she was hiding the truth from us this whole time?" Leng Zhiqing questioned, her voice tinged with suspicion and anger.
Chen Tian's expression grew serious as he replied, "She found out a few days ago, and I told her that I would be the one to tell you the truth.
I apologize for keeping it from you both, but I wanted to make sure that you could believe me before revealing everything. I didn't want to cause unnecessary worry or panic."
Leng Zhiqing's frown deepened, her eyes searching Chen Tian's face for any signs of deception.
After a moment of silence, she sighed and said, "Alright, tell us everything. We deserve to know the truth, no matter how difficult it may be."
Chen Tian nodded, grateful for Leng Zhiqing's understanding, and began to recount the events that had led to today.
Chen Tian began to explain how he was summoned to the world of cultivation, how he met Su Bingxin, and how their relationship became more than just partners.
The girls frowned, but they let him continue, wanting to hear the whole story before passing judgment. Chen Tian went on to describe the challenges he had faced until the moment he returned to Earth.
"So you were in that world!" Aria exclaimed, her eyes widening in astonishment.
"I can't believe you actually experienced all that. It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel."
Leng Zhiqing nodded in agreement, their initial disbelief giving way to curiosity.
"Yes, the time there is different from here; 1 day here are 10 days there, so in these 3 days I was away it was one month in that world," Chen Tian explained.
He also went on to describe what occurred when he learned about Chen Ying's being in an incident, how he genuinely met Yuan Ning, the news of the world of martial artists, and the story of how he rescued the old man from the Ming family.
Both girls had horrified expressions on their faces as they listened to Chen Tian's words after hearing how he dealt with Yi Guo and his men.
"You killed them!" Leng Zhiqing was the one who finally spoke; her voice was filled with shock and disbelief.
Chen Tian sighed and nodded.
He didn't want to hide the truth from them.
"Yes, I did," he admitted, his voice heavy without any remorse.
"They were scum who deserved to die. Aunt and Yuan Ning were both involved because of them; they were a threat to our family.
I couldn't let them ruin everything or dare to harm the people I care about," Chen Tian explained, his words laced with determination.
Leng Zhiqing and Aria, seeing Chen Tian as determined, exchanged glances filled with concern.
They had never seen this side of him before—the side that was willing to go to such extreme measures to protect his loved ones.
"I-I understand," Aria stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.
"I believe you did what you had to do, Chen Tian.
No matter who you are, we will always be by your side. We're family." She spoke, her eyes reflecting unwavering support.
Leng Zhiqing nodded in agreement, her usually strong demeanor softened by the gravity of the situation.
Chen Tian felt a wave of relief wash over him as he looked into the eyes of Aria and Leng Zhiqing.
At that moment, he realized how fortunate he was to have them in his life.
He could do everything in his power to protect them and ensure their safety.
"Now that everything is out in the open," Aria spoke with a smile on her face.
"Can you teach me how to become a cultivator like you?" She exclaimed eagerly.
After hearing Chen Tian's story and realizing that there are individuals on Earth with extraordinary abilities, Aria's curiosity and eagerness to learn surged significantly.
Who wouldn't desire extraordinary abilities beyond what regular humans possess?
Leng Zhiqing was the same as her sister; she was also curious.
With the opportunity laid before her, Aria looked into Chen Tian's eyes with a hopeful look.
She didn't forget to use her looks to get what she wanted.
Aria knew that her charm and beauty could be powerful tools in persuading Chen Tian to teach her. She subtly batted her eyelashes and leaned in closer, hoping to further captivate him.
Unfortunately, the words that came from his mouth made her and Leng Zhiqing lose hope.
"Sorry, but it's impossible."