Qin Chuan didn't have any particular feelings for Princess Lan. It wasn't that the woman wasn't attractive, nor that his passion for women had diminished.
In fact, Qin Chuan hadn't been close to a woman for a long time. It's impossible for a normal man, full of youthful vigor, not to want women.
However, once one's cultivation reaches a certain level, controlling one's desires isn't difficult, unless it's a special woman. Under normal circumstances, it's controllable; it's just a matter of whether you choose to control it.
After all, it's like delicious food—incredibly tasty, you won't starve if you don't eat it, but you still can't resist.
Women are the same. Under normal circumstances, you won't die from pent-up desire, but many times you'd risk dying under a peony flower for them. After all
, it's a kind of enjoyment. If conditions allow, why control it, and why wouldn't you want to? All of this is based on what's possible, even if it involves special methods.
Furthermore, Qin Chuan subconsciously no longer considered these things. He was now focused on finding Chu Shiqing and the others. He had no grand ambitions or goals.
He hadn't thought about maintaining peace, even after receiving the Golden War God's inheritance, although the inheritance contained some hopes that Qin Chuan would be able to uphold justice in the future.
These things weren't actually mandatory, but it seemed to be arranged by fate, and Qin Chuan knew he probably couldn't avoid them.
From the beginning, he knew many things were predetermined, such as when Chu Shiqingzhu obtained the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Stone.
The four of them wandered around the vast Sun and Moon Gate.
"Come on, I'll take you to see the Stone Forest," Princess Lan said with a smile.
This was Qin Chuan and the eldest prince's first time here, and everything was new to them. Although there wasn't anything particularly novel, they still felt a little longing.
The Stone Forest was a good place in the Sun and Moon Gate. It was a large, uneven stone forest, with varying heights and irregular shapes. Many people went there every day.
Legend had it that these stone forests were not simple. Although they looked like a pile of useless stones now, it was said that these stones might contain peerless martial arts techniques and inheritances.
Of course, these were just legends, and anyone who had stayed in the Sun and Moon Gate for a while wouldn't believe them; it was practically the biggest lie.
Although it might be a lie, the sheer number of people here meant that many preferred to believe it rather than not, while others didn't believe it but simply liked coming here.
The stone forest is beautiful, and the atmosphere here is wonderful, whether you're alone in quiet contemplation, with a partner, or even with friends enjoying drinks.
However, drinking and eating are prohibited here, though sneaking in is possible. After all, it's a stone forest, and the stones are incredibly hard, so there's no fear of damage, and no one dares to.
The stone forest isn't far; the four of them arrived in about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. The handsome young man and beautiful young woman attracted quite a bit of attention along the way.
Many people immediately recognized them as the new inner disciples this year.
Perhaps inner disciples are highly regarded by some, but to others, they are nothing more than outer disciples.
Upon arriving at the stone forest, Qin Chuan was quite awestruck by the seemingly endless expanse of stones. It was enormous. The stones were spaced about five meters apart, each boulder shaped like a monument, approximately five meters high, two meters wide, and over a meter thick.
Neatly arranged and seemingly endless, each stone had a base, appearing incredibly sturdy.
Wind and rain have battered this stone forest, revealing countless years of history and the unmistakable marks of time. Yet, it appears virtually undamaged.
Qin Chuan was confident; there wasn't a single scratch.
This alone was enough to confirm that these stones were extraordinary, as ordinary stones couldn't possibly remain so intact after so long.
"Greetings, everyone!"
Just as Qin Chuan was lost in thought, a voice rang out, and several people appeared before him.
The five people opposite him were clearly members of the inner sect, especially the one in the middle, whose attire exuded an extraordinary aura.
Qin Chuan looked at them, somewhat puzzled.
"Miss Lan, Miss Changge, we meet again," the man said with a smile.
Qin Chuan understood; he had encountered one of the two women's suitors.
This didn't particularly resonate with Qin Chuan. As for whether the two women liked each other or would be in a relationship, Qin Chuan had no idea.
Everyone has their own life. Qin Chuan isn't a saint, and he certainly wouldn't consider whether the two women would meet bad men if they fell in love...
He wouldn't think about these things because they weren't his women, and he wasn't a saint.
"Si Yang, what are you doing here?" Princess Lan frowned.
It seemed they knew each other.
"Aren't you going to introduce them to me?" The man smiled and pointed at Qin Chuan and the eldest prince.
"What's it to you? Get out of my way." Princess Lan's face was very unpleasant.
Si Yang still had a smile on his face, but it was a cold, roguish, and even unrestrained smile.
"Miss Lan, everyone knows I like you. My patience is limited. I'm pursuing you properly now. If you don't like this, I don't mind changing the method. Does Miss Lan prefer a crude and barbaric approach?" Si Yang looked at Princess Lan with a forced smile.
Qin Chuan frowned slightly. Was the Sun and Moon Sect really this chaotic?
Princess Lan's face was grim, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She couldn't afford to offend this young man; he was the grandson of a high-ranking elder in the Sun and Moon Sect, a third-generation member who was incredibly arrogant.
Because that elder was extremely protective of his own, possessing great strength, ability, and high status, minor flaws were often overlooked. For example, if his grandson did something excessive, it was generally tolerated.
Therefore, Si Yang had committed many heinous acts within the Sun and Moon Sect, but because of his powerful grandfather, he was always suppressed. Over time, many people simply endured it, knowing that Si Yang had a powerful grandfather and no one had the power to oppose him.
Princess Lan had clearly rejected Si Yang, but initially, Si Yang found it challenging and became even more enthusiastic. However, as time went on, his patience wore thin, and today he was practically issuing an ultimatum.
"You dare! If you dare touch my sister, I'll fight you to the death!" the eldest prince said angrily, stepping forward.
Qin Chuan looked at the eldest prince. The prince's protectiveness towards his sister earned him a lot of goodwill. Even though he knew he couldn't afford to offend him, he still stood up for his sister without hesitation when she was bullied. Based on that alone, this person was definitely trustworthy.
Si Yang turned his gaze to the eldest prince and smiled: "Hehe, you want to fight me? Someone like you doesn't even have the right to fight me. It's been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that."