Chapter 6661 Little Con vs. Big Con
Chapter 6661 Little Con vs. Big Con
The Heaven Rankings?
Long Chen hastily shook his head. “Ah, with my little ability, I don’t want to embarrass myself there. We, people from the nine heavens, have suffered our entire lives. Why would we seek more suffering? If I went up there and got beaten, our situation would only worsen.”
Even as Long Chen spoke, he was puzzled. The trial earlier had been broadcast throughout the Starry River Palace. How had this woman failed to recognize him?
She replied, “You can’t say it like that. Not everyone looks down on you guys! At the very least, I, Qu Yingying, do not. Well, so many of them look down on people from the nine heavens partially because you guys truly are weak, but also because they’re afraid.
“Once you grow stronger, you’ll compete with them for our limited resources. That’s exactly why you must work harder. Resources aren’t given out of kindness. If you don’t fight for them, can it be that you’re waiting for others to send them straight into your mouth? I’m right, don’t you think?”
Long Chen studied Qu Yingying quietly.
Her expression was sincere, but there was a crafty glint hidden in her eyes. Long Chen immediately understood—she had taken note of his strength and wanted to recruit him.
Long Chen almost burst into laughter. A little fox with barely any experience in this world was trying to con an old fox who had brushed against divinity.
Seeing that Long Chen showed no reaction even after hearing her name, Qu Yingying became even more convinced that he was a newcomer to the Starry River Palace. To think that such a powerful disciple from the nine heavens had stumbled straight into her star boat... was this not a gift from the heavens?
Qu Yingying’s desire to pull Long Chen over to her side grew even stronger. At this moment, she stood in front of Long Chen and patted his shoulder.
Looking him in the eye, she said, “Little brother, you must understand something. In this world where the weak are prey and the strong are respected, you must charge forward yourself. You guys, disciples from the nine heavens, had a worse start than us, but so what? Don’t tell me you’re willing to accept that fate for the rest of your lives? Don’t simply accept the fate that the heavens handed you. Fight for it!”
Seeing Qu Yingying’s “grand” conning speech, Long Chen almost lost control of his expression. But because he saw her sincerity, he continued listening.
He nodded occasionally, playing the role of someone undergoing a mental transformation.
Qu Yingying said, “There’s a certain saying—all people are like ants, but when their will soars like a... like a... bird...”
“A swan,” Long Chen corrected calmly.
Qu Yingying’s face flushed red, but she recovered quite quickly.
“In your world, it’s a swan. But it’s just a bird in the Primal Chaos World. The wording doesn’t matter. In any case, life isn’t fair. You must fight to the end—fight against fate! That is the legacy of our nine star line. You are young, yet you became a Sovereign Lord in the nine heavens and crossed spatial cracks to arrive here. Do you know why that is?”
“Why?” Long Chen asked, widening his eyes in amazement and curiosity.
Qu Yingying suddenly stood upright, looking solemn. A holy light seemed to have enveloped her.
“This is all the guidance of the Nine Star Master! The workings of fate itself!”
Long Chen had underestimated this pure-looking maiden. She actually dared to toss out the name of the Nine Star Master to strengthen her pitch and con him. Her guts weren’t small.
“To the Star Master, we are all his heirs, his children. He loves us all equally, so why must you face such hardship and discrimination?”
“Why?” Long Chen asked like a blockhead.
At this sight, Qu Yingying’s face twitched as she almost lost control of her act. She took a deep breath to maintain her solemn expression.
“Because this is one of the trials that the Star Master has given you. Dignity is not something obtained through prayer or charity. You must rely on yourself to seize it. Seize it from the heavens, seize it from the earth, and seize it from people! You must take what belongs to you, understand?”
“I do. So... where do I seize it?” Long Chen asked, nodding.
“I...”
Qu Yingying almost cursed Long Chen for being an idiot. After explaining it so clearly, how could he still not grasp it? Was this fellow truly dense?
Regaining her composure, Qu Yingying said, “You need to compete for a high ranking. Establish your name. Prove with your own strength that even wild grass can flourish, that an eagle can soar without being taught. Beat those so-called geniuses until their faces swell. Trample them the way they trampled your dignity. You have to return every humiliation a hundredfold. Remember, this isn’t revenge. It’s a trial bestowed by the Star Master—your mission!”
Long Chen raised a brow. Even he felt a stir of emotion from her pitch.
This harmless-looking girl truly had guts.
Qu Yingying gave Long Chen a firm shoulder pat.
She said, “Every nine star heir carries a duty to revive the nine star line. Since you have the power, you must have the courage to stand up and create a place for the disciples of the nine heavens. Teach those dogs who look down on you how to kneel and repent, understand?”
“I understand. I should beat up whoever looks down on us, whether they’re disciples or Elders! If I don’t like the way they look, I’ll just beat them up! If they dare to complain, I’ll slap them!” Long Chen exclaimed, waving his fists.
Though this girl was trying to rope Long Chen into her camp, he could tell her lack of prejudice wasn’t an act. Beneath the con, there was sincerity and a mind capable of seeing the broader picture.
“Good, that’s the attitude! Then starting today, you are my little brother, and I am your big sister! Come, big sister will bring you to the ranking stage!”
Qu Yingying held Long Chen’s hand, truly treating him like a little brother.
Now, Long Chen felt a bit embarrassed. He wanted to pull away, but doing so would expose that he hadn’t fallen for her act. That could turn things ugly then.
“Big Sister, what if—and I do mean just if—I can’t hold back once the fight starts? Will that cause trouble for you?” asked Long Chen nervously.
“Don’t worry, I will look after you. Once you’re on the ranking stage, whether on or off the arena, beat whoever you like. I’ll handle everything.”
Long Chen’s question delighted Qu Yingying, and she patted her own chest as she guaranteed this.
Long Chen hid a mischievous smile. Promises were dangerous things—especially when made too casually.
Big sister, those are your own words.
Just then, Qu Yingying’s tablet started to flash, and she shut it off directly.
To show how close she was with Long Chen now, she explained, “The patriarch of my clan has come out of seclusion. We’re all gathering to greet him properly. That’s why I summoned the star boat, but then, I ran into you. Hehe, isn’t this destiny? Little Brother, you’re not only powerful, but you’re also handsome. Trust me, if you follow me, I guarantee you’ll flourish in the Starry River Palace.”
Long Chen still didn’t know how she had gauged his strength, nor how highly she rated him.
“If Senior has come out of seclusion, shouldn’t you go to see him?” asked Long Chen.
“It’s fine. The patriarch will definitely go to see the Elders and such first. Who knows how long they’ll chat? We have plenty of time to go to the ranking stage. As long as you can make it into—say—the top five hundred, I’ll bring you to see the patriarch!” Qu Yingying replied.
She had set Long Chen’s goal with startling ease.
Just then, the star boat twisted, and they entered a whirlpool.
The scene around Long Chen changed.
Long Chen found himself in a giant starry space crowded with countless figures. Shouts, clashes, and the roar of battle echoed in every direction.
Just as Long Chen arrived, someone sensed his aura as someone from the nine heavens and opened his mouth.
“Hey—!”
Pow!
“Hey your sister!” Long Chen snapped. “Who do you think you’re shouting at?”