In a Fantasy World as Cannon Fodder, I Got Entangled with the Heroine - Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Are You a Sacred Physique Too?

Translation by: Weebsread👹

Duan Yuqing’s heart skipped a beat at Bai Piaoxue’s sudden accusation.

He was on edge, ready to bolt at the slightest sign of trouble.

Bai Qianfeng, catching the tension in his daughter’s voice, glanced over and noticed Duan Yuqing standing close by Jiang Zixuan the whole time. Something seemed to click in his mind.

With a gentle, knowing smile, he said, “My dear, I know you’re fond of Yuqing, but you can’t just throw wild accusations at him.”

“And with such a childish story, too.”

It was clear—Bai Qianfeng didn’t believe a word.

“I’m not making it up! It’s the truth—Jiang Qian can vouch for me!” Bai Piaoxue insisted, turning expectantly to Jiang Qian.

But before Jiang Qian could get a single word in, Bai Qianfeng waved him off. “Enough, enough. Let’s not make a scene. We’re heading back.”

…

As he spoke, Bai Qianfeng walked over to Duan Yuqing, apologizing, “Yuqing, I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Piaoxue can be a bit… impulsive at times.”

“Oh, and by the way, have you decided on a date for the engagement banquet?”

He grinned as he asked, already treating Duan Yuqing like a son-in-law.

In the past, Bai Piaoxue would’ve been flustered—cheeks blushing, gaze shyly lowered. But now, the very thought filled her with revulsion. “Father, what are you saying? How could I possibly get engaged to him? If I’m marrying anyone, it’s Jiang Qian!”

Without a hint of embarrassment,

She brazenly latched onto Jiang Qian’s right arm, holding him close for all to see.

Bai Qianfeng was struck dumb, his face darkening in an instant.

He marched right over to Jiang Qian, forcing a stiff, “friendly” smile. “Jiang Qian, care to explain what this is all about?”

“I… I really have no idea,” Jiang Qian stammered, every bit as baffled by Bai Piaoxue’s sudden behavior as everyone else.

But before anyone could process it further,

Bai Qianfeng separated the two, sweeping a hand to summon a Spirit boat out of thin air.

“We’re going back to Azure Mountain Sect,” he announced, ushering Bai Piaoxue aboard.

The rest of the group quickly followed.

As the Spirit boat soared skyward,

Jiang Qian leaned on the railing, letting his gaze drift across the endless clouds and mountains below.

Suddenly, Bai Qianfeng appeared at his side, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. His tone was understanding, almost fatherly. “Jiang Qian, don’t take it to heart. Piaoxue is just trying to get back at Yuqing by hanging on to you.”

“It must be bothersome for you.”

His words then took on a more measured edge. “Jiang Qian, I only have one daughter. I want her to be happy. Yuqing is a good young man—handsome, upright, and truly talented.”

“I’d prefer you… not get involved with them. I trust you understand.”

With a meaningful pat on the shoulder,

Bai Qianfeng turned and walked away.

So, he’s basically warning me to stay away from his daughter.

As if I was ever desperate for her in the first place.

Jiang Qian could only sigh and turn his gaze back to the scenery, exasperated.

Hardly a moment later, Duan Yuqing approached.

“I don’t care what’s going on between you and Bai Piaoxue, and I’m not interested in whether you’ve somehow enchanted her. All I want is for you to stay away from my Junior Sister.”

“If you can do that, I won’t bother you further. Deal?”

Duan Yuqing knew that, with a Sixth-rank demonic beast protecting Jiang Qian, he couldn’t do anything rash. His only option was to bite the bullet and compromise.

Jiang Qian just shrugged. “Fine by me.”

“Good. Then that’s settled. In that case, let me congratulate you and Bai Piaoxue in advance!”

With that, Duan Yuqing turned and left the deck.

One wants me to avoid Bai Piaoxue. The other wants me to stay away from Jiang Zixuan.

You’d think I was desperate to chase after either of them.

Shaking his head at the absurdity, Jiang Qian wandered off the deck and found a quiet chair to rest in.

…

About half an hour later, they reached Azure Mountain Sect.

Within the Main hall,

Jiang Qian and his three companions stood at the center, surrounded by the sect’s elders. Outside, a sea of disciples crowded the doors, peering in with eager anticipation.

Seated at the head of the hall, Bai Qianfeng’s eyes danced with excitement as he addressed the four, “Is it true? Did all four of you gain legacies?”

“Yes,” Bai Piaoxue replied. “My legacy came from a mighty Void Severing Realm cultivator, the Frozen Empress.”

As she spoke, crystalline snowflakes began to swirl at her feet, the hall’s temperature plunging.

“The Ice Soul Sacred Physique! The Young Mistress awakened the Ice Soul Sacred Physique—incredible, unbelievable!”

“Such fortune! If I had that luck, I’d laugh in my sleep for three days straight!”

“The Sect Master must be feeling ten years younger with all this good news!”

Whispers of awe rolled through the hall as all eyes fixated on Bai Piaoxue, most still in shock.

Beaming with pride at his daughter’s awakening of a Sacred Physique, Bai Qianfeng roared with laughter. “Hahaha! That’s my daughter! To awaken a rare Sacred Physique—what could make a father happier?”

At that moment, Duan Yuqing stepped forward, releasing a wave of sword intent—a phantom longsword spiraled in the air beside him. “Sect Master, my legacy was also from a Void Severing Realm expert—the Myriad Arts Sword Immortal!”

“No way, another Sacred Physique! The Sword Sovereign Physique this time!”

“It’s enough to get a legacy, but to awaken a Sacred Physique as well? I didn’t even see a shadow of a legacy, and here they are rolling in fortunes! Life really isn’t fair…”

“Luck’s a tricky thing—they’re riding high now, but will it last?”

The awe only deepened as the realization spread.

Bai Qianfeng’s grin stretched even wider. “Wonderful, wonderful! With talents like you two, Azure Mountain Sect’s rise is inevitable—no force in the land will stop us now!”

He turned to Jiang Zixuan and Jiang Qian, barely hiding his eagerness. “What about you two? Any Sacred Physiques?”

He knew such fortune was rare—one Sacred Physique was a blessing, two was a miracle. Still, hope gleamed in his eyes.

He didn’t have to wait long—

Waves of searing heat burst forth from Jiang Zixuan, so intense that even the thick stone pillars began to sweat and crack. After a moment, she reined it in, letting the flames subside.

“Sect Master, the senior who granted me a legacy asked that I not reveal her name lightly,” Jiang Zixuan said calmly.

“I understand, I understand!” Bai Qianfeng was practically trembling with excitement. Another Sacred Physique—Jiang Zixuan, too!

Three prodigies with Sacred Physiques? Had any sect in history ever seen such fortune?

“Another Sacred Physique? Are they just giving them away these days?”

“At this rate, what chance do us normal cultivators have?”

“For the first time, I truly feel like an extra standing in the background…”

With every revelation, the attention in the hall locked onto Jiang Qian.

“Don’t tell me… even he’s awakened a Sacred Physique?”

“They all entered that secret realm together. It wouldn’t be impossible…”

“If he turns out to be a Sacred Physique too, I’m going to start doubting reality.”

Now it was Jiang Qian’s turn.

Bai Qianfeng’s eyes shimmered with hope. “Jiang Qian, are you… also a Sacred Physique holder?”

“Nope!” Jiang Qian replied, shaking his head without a hint of hesitation.