Chapter 146: What Is Love?

I glanced over and thought, wow! I’d completely forgotten that Qin Tian’s spatial ring still held “stock.” This Porsche Cayenne was high-end, classy, and impressive. Inside his spatial ring were dozens of barrels of gasoline and motor oil. Since this Cayenne burned oil, it seemed he had been prepared all along. There were also many off-road motorcycles—too bad not to use them! But I was feeling exhausted now, with no desire to ride those bikes. I casually opened the car door and took the passenger seat, leaving Qin Tian to drive. The Porsche’s tires scraped against the earth, kicking up dust as it roared forward.

“You’re amazing! Coming to another world and still having a car to drive!” I leaned back in the passenger seat, admiring the passing scenery. Though there was little beauty along the way, the feeling was pleasant, bringing back a faint sense of modern life.

“Of course! Don’t you know who I am? By the way, I’ve been out in the world for a while too. Oh, and I’ve restarted a gang,” Qin Tian said casually, hands on the wheel.

“A gang?” I suddenly sat up straight.

“Surprised? After you left, they disappeared. I started asking around and heard you mention Phoenix Blue City, so I went there. There was a small faction in the city. At first, they thought I was a pushover, but after showing my true strength—hehe…”

I seemed to understand. This was truly a world where strength ruled. No matter where you were or what profession you pursued, as long as you were strong enough, you could rise above everyone else.

“What’s your gang called? How many members?”

“The Azure Dragon Gang. So far, around a hundred thousand members, including evolved ones.” Qin Tian turned proudly to look at me. Suddenly, the car jolted—it had rolled over a rock.

“Be careful! I want to live a couple more years! Why do you like the Azure Dragon so much? Wasn’t the Azure Dragon Gang already wiped out? Why use that name again?”

“So what? Big brother just likes the Azure Dragon. You got a problem with that?” Qin Tian twisted his mouth, looking cheeky.

“Fine. So, those hundred thousand aren’t a match for you?”

“Of course not. There are many evolved ones. If they ganged up on me, I’d die miserably. Don’t you know the saying? One person is a dragon; a group of people are just worms. These worms need a leader, and that leader is me.”

“Then you’re the old worm. But speaking of which, the Azure Dragon Gang fell because of Leng Wushuang. Don’t you blame her at all?” I rolled down the window and lit a cigarette. I disliked the smell inside the car.

Qin Tian was silent for a moment after hearing my question, then asked for a cigarette from me. “I’ve thought about killing her to avenge my brothers. But I can’t! You’ve loved someone too, right? You should understand how I feel…”

There was a trace of helplessness in his voice. I understood that feeling. Back then, for Liu Tingting, I was willing to give up everything. I rejected many beautiful women, but I couldn’t give up my dream of being a police officer. It was precisely because I couldn’t let go of that dream that the relationship ultimately broke.

I sighed softly. “I understand, I understand! Brother Qin, you and I are no longer kids. Sometimes, you have to know what’s more important. Loving someone is not wrong, but don’t blindly chase an impossible love. In the end, you’re only hurting yourself.”

Qin Tian pressed harder on the accelerator. I glanced at the speedometer—he had it floored. The wind rushed fiercely into the car as Qin Tian took a deep drag of his cigarette. “Old Li, I understand everything you said. But you know, every time I close my eyes, all I think about is her. I can’t control myself. I’ve had other relationships, but none ended well. Leng Wushuang is the most special woman I’ve ever met. The feeling she gave me—no one can replace it!”

Perhaps Qin Tian was right. I believed that anyone who has ever truly loved, regardless of gender, race, or age, knows this feeling is real. Love is magical—it can make someone live and die for their beloved, often without understanding why. What is love? How many really grasp its essence? I doubt many do. As for me, I don’t fully understand love either, but I know that to love someone means to give your whole heart, to endure hardships without fear. No matter the cost, as long as you can be with the one you love, that is the greatest fulfillment.

“I suspect Leng Wushuang is being controlled by Chu Jun,” Qin Tian suddenly said, snapping me back to reality. It was a possibility not to be dismissed. Chu Jun had always been a mysterious figure to me. Since I hadn’t thoroughly investigated his background, my impression of him was vague, but he gave off a cold, sinister vibe. Describing him as a smiling assassin was not an exaggeration.

“What do you mean?” I focused on Qin Tian, awaiting his explanation.

Suddenly, he slammed on the brakes. The car stopped, and Qin Tian got out, lighting another cigarette. After a deep inhale, he said, “Don’t you think Leng Wushuang’s behavior is too strange?”

I stepped out as well, thinking carefully. Indeed, her actions were unusual. The first time we met, she exchanged a few words with me. The second time, she said nothing—just attacked us with her gaze, which led to the downfall of the Azure Dragon Gang. Aside from wondering why her gaze was so powerful, her behavior itself was puzzling.

“You mean…” I wanted to hear Qin Tian’s thoughts.

He placed his hands on the roof of the car, turning his face to me. “In short, I think her actions are abnormal, definitely related to Chu Jun. Not long ago, she was still a general in the Demon Spirit Sect. How did she suddenly join the World Alliance and become Chu Jun’s right hand?”

“That question we’ll have to investigate after we reach the World Alliance. For now, the important thing is your Porsche isn’t fast enough. I think we should have a marathon,” I suggested, meaning we should unleash our full abilities. Before nightfall, we should reach the World Alliance. Both Qin Tian and I possessed supernatural powers; running would be much faster than driving. Once there, we could find a place to rest and recharge.

“Sounds good!” Qin Tian said, storing the Porsche back into his spatial ring and stretching his limbs. We were about to start running when I heard an unusual noise—like metal striking metal. I quickly grabbed Qin Tian’s arm, signaling him to listen carefully.

I gathered most of my energy into my ears, and the sound became much clearer. It was indeed metal hitting metal. Qin Tian perked up his ears as well. With his strength surpassing mine, if I could hear it, so could he. We exchanged a glance and dashed swiftly toward the source of the noise.