Chapter 6, The Goddess

Qin Cheng's expression stiffened slightly. Does he really give people such an unsafe feeling? He believes his appearance is acceptable, and his demeanor is friendly. Why is he met with such distrust?

"We must go to the new star!" Professor Lin said

She recalled carefully that Wang Xuan was very calm, quiet, always wearing a smile, with clear and bright eyes, exuding a sense of composure and confidence that came from deep within.

Several individuals in black clothing quickly appeared, looking over with great vigilance

Wang Xuan thought for a moment; that area is relatively close to Professor Lin's residence. He indeed needs to go and take a look, as the old professor will be leaving this old land in a few days.

The campus is quite large, and the distances are somewhat far. By the time Wang Xuan approached Qin Cheng, the helipad had long been silent, and it was estimated that everyone had already left.

Zhao Qinghan glanced back and murmured, "I'll find an opportunity later..."

The lighting in the living room is soft, and on the coffee table lies an album, slightly worn, exuding a sense of age.

He respects the old professor and knows that the professor is good to him, thus he is even less willing to see the elderly man being rejected by investors because of him

She stands at about 170 centimeters tall, with astonishing curves in all the right places. Her legs are straight and long, and her figure is exceptional. Coupled with her rare beauty, she truly captures the attention of those around her

Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng were both in a daze, rendered speechless

He understands the old man's intentions; he likely wants to discuss with him how to assist in obtaining a spot for traveling to the new star

Before Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng could respond, Professor Lin spoke again: "What do you think has been discovered over at the new star?"

"Are you referring to Wang Xuan?" Zhao Qinghan nodded, appearing contemplative, and said: "I have always believed that, based solely on the old techniques, he is not as good as I am. It seems that during my absence, he has successfully gathered energy. Unfortunately, I did not observe closely just now"

Rest assured, this is purely admiration; I am a person with principles and a girlfriend!" Qin Cheng emphasized

You are truly affectionate, having liked someone for decades without change

Qin Cheng naturally noticed this, and because they were very familiar with each other, he dared to make jokes

Under the night sky, a silver light streaked across and gradually approached, descending deep into the campus.

"That young man is quite formidable. After he glanced at us a few times, we felt it was very dangerous," a man in black replied

The first button of her white shirt was unbuttoned, leaving the collar open and slightly revealing her collarbone, which was fair and glistening. She wore casual long pants on the lower half, presenting a rather relaxed appearance

He was a master of ancient techniques in his youth, but he had suffered a serious injury, and his physical recovery was not very good, rendering him unable to engage in practical combat again

You are being too polite! The old man invited them into the courtyard to talk, while shaking his head: I truly cannot help you, I have been turned down by others.

The man in black shook his head and said, "It is not him; it is that other young man who only smiled and greeted you but hardly spoke. After he glanced over, we all felt something was off; this person is very strong"

It seems that he did not pay much attention to her just now; instead, he was quietly observing the several men in black beside her.

Qin Cheng chuckled heartily

"Are there any of our specialties among the new star products?" Qin Cheng asked with a smile, drawing closer with his familiar demeanor

Wang Xuan said: "She is your goddess, don't involve me."

Qin Cheng's spirit was instantly lifted: "Come on, Old Wang, look at your calm and composed demeanor. Without a word, you managed to get to the bottom of things. How is it?"

However, she still gives a very stunning impression, almost dazzling in the night.

At this moment, the courtyard gate opened, and Professor Lin appeared

Wang Xuan quickly spoke up: "Professor Lin, you no longer need to go out of your way to find someone for me."

Wang Xuan keenly noticed that Professor Lin was not looking down at the photo of that woman, but rather at a different one beside it

Wang Xuan stepped forward and said, "Professor Lin, I have been wanting to visit you these past few days, but I was afraid of causing you any trouble, so I have delayed it until now"

Wang Xuan has always been reluctant to trouble others, especially since he is aware of the operational style of the investors behind the project of old techniques research, making it difficult for outsiders to intervene

Zhao Qinghan, also known as the goddess in Qin Cheng's words, enjoys immense popularity on campus and is indeed extraordinarily beautiful

He then lowered his head to look at the album, pondering slightly

He then added: "Moreover, Zhao Qinghan is not as weak as you imagine; you are far from being her match"

It is an old photograph that has yellowed with age, taken in poor lighting and is quite blurry, yet it is still possible to discern that it appears to be underground, with a pile of bamboo slips on a stone table.

Ah, what kind of outrage have you committed? It couldn't possibly be something you did to Zhao Qinghan in the past, could it? Qin Cheng's imagination is quite vivid

"Qin Cheng? Impossible. If it really comes to a confrontation, he is far from being my opponent"

What are you thinking? I just felt that those few individuals had decent strength, and I wanted to see whether they practiced the old techniques or if they have taken a different path from the new stars

A female painter, who also sings very well, has been popular for a long time; people from our generation all liked her

Professor Lin's residence is a small courtyard, located just a few hundred meters away. They arrived there quickly and unexpectedly encountered someone outside the courtyard.

Under the streetlight, her shoulder-length hair floated in the gentle breeze, her pearly white oval face, exceptionally beautiful bright and clear eyes, glossy red lips, and her face was delicate and sweet

Wang Xuan immediately corrected him: "You have changed the way you address me!"

"Zhao Qinghan," Qin Cheng called out, not expecting to see her outside Professor Lin's residence

Wang Xuan carefully observed that the corners of the photograph were worn, giving it a sense of being several decades old, yet Professor Lin had always kept it.

Wang Xuan pondered and said, "I believe it is still the approach of the old techniques, but in the gestures and movements, the instinctive reactions are not pure enough, as if they have combined elements from other methods"

I had just seen Qinghan off when I heard voices coming from outside the courtyard; it turned out to be you all

In an instant, she became aware that, under the night sky hundreds of meters away, someone seemed to be looking this way

In fact, it is the same; you must understand that almost everyone acknowledges her as a goddess. Qin Cheng insisted on pulling him along to go over there

Professor Lin nodded: "Yes, I liked her when I was in my third year of high school, and now that I am in my third year of university, I still like her"

"It's you all, what a coincidence," Zhao Qinghan greeted with a smile, fresh and beautiful, and said: "Professor Lin hasn't returned for a long time; someone asked me to bring him some specialties from Xinxing."

He feels that Qin Cheng is somewhat sentimental when quiet, but becomes a bit impulsive when excited, as is the case right now, being quite unreliable

Qin Cheng expressed his dissatisfaction: "At my age, this is the first time I have been classified as a dangerous element!"

If Qin Cheng were to hear this, he would surely feel like crying, as the goddess in his eyes perceives him as no threat, very weak, unable to even defeat her

"No way, has she mastered the old techniques to a certain level?" Qin Cheng suddenly felt a bit dazed, murmuring, "Among the group of people just now, could it be that I am the weakest?"

The yard is not large, but it is planted with some flowers and grasses. On the right side, there is a fish pond, with water lilies floating on the surface and koi fish swimming gracefully, adding a great deal of vitality to the small courtyard

There is a helipad on the campus, equipped with relatively complete facilities

Zhao Qinghan turned and left, feeling that just as she glanced back at the entrance of Professor Lin's courtyard, Wang Xuan seemed to have noticed and cast a glance in her direction

Zhao Qinghan was first taken aback, then she smiled, blooming like a bright flower in the evening breeze, radiant and beautiful

In the end, Qin Cheng hesitated again and decided to be a principled man who is worthy of his girlfriend

"They are both my classmates, you do not need to be like this." Zhao Qinghan waved her hand to indicate to the several men in black not to be overly tense

What are your plans next? Professor Lin asked Wang Xuan

Wang Xuan glanced at the silver-gray flying saucer and said to Qin Cheng, "You go see your goddess by yourself; I will go sit with Professor Lin for a while"

Professor Lin has graying hair, appears to be in his sixties, and has a somewhat plump physique

The page of the album that is opened features a woman, in the prime of her youth, possessing a rare beauty

Forget it, let's follow in the dark. Don't let Zhao Qinghan misunderstand. If there are bodyguards following us, we won't have a place to complain even if we get beaten up. I will go with you to visit Professor Lin

Wang Xuan was speechless, what does this mean, is she truly the goddess in your heart? There is always a sense of illusion as if one is going to view a deceased person's remains

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, understanding the situation and feeling very grateful. Professor Lin had humbly sought help from others, yet the investors were resolute in their approach, showing no regard for anyone's face.

Professor Lin raised his head and asked Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng, "Do you think that the Immortals of the Past ever existed?"

In his words, a glance less is a glance lost; in a few days, it may never be seen again, and in this life, there will be no more fate.

Wang Xuan truthfully informed that one should first go to work, but must also continue on the path of traditional techniques

Such bamboo slips are commonly found in large tombs from the pre-Qin period, instantly evoking numerous associations in Wang Xuan's mind

Since then, he has focused on theoretical research of ancient techniques, textual verification, and other related studies. Coupled with his previous practical experience, he has gained considerable fame in the exploration of ancient techniques

Wang Xuan comforted him: "Those men in black are not targeting you; they are on guard against me"

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Professor Lin waved his hand, dismissing these matters

Then, she smiled and waved to Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng, saying: "I will take my leave now, I just came over from New Star and I am a bit tired, utterly exhausted"

I am sorry to trouble you," Wang Xuan said earnestly, as he did not want to witness Professor Lin being turned down while seeking help, feeling quite guilty about it.

It was only after walking a considerable distance that Zhao Qinghan stopped to ask several men in black why they had been so vigilant just now

"The UFO of the new star, is the goddess back?" Qin Cheng looked up, pulled Wang Xuan, and walked over to take a look

It is evident that her simple outfit in the evening is for her own comfort, yet it does little to conceal her good figure

Professor Lin, who is this? She is truly beautiful, Qin Cheng inquired

In fact, a few days ago, Professor Lin spoke with him over the phone and invited him to come by when he has time