Chapter 346: No Dao Companion, but a Disciple Might Work

Upon hearing Shen Ruyue demand a perfect explanation, Qin Xiao was utterly baffled.

What explanation did he owe her? An explanation, my ass!

It all came down to what he stood to gain. Being pretty was no use, and her family wasn’t all that powerful either. Could he tell her that? He wasn’t tired of living yet.

“Well, there is nothing to explain. I am devoted to pursuing the Great Dao and have no interest in anything else.”

For all his inward grumbling, Qin Xiao gave a dutiful answer.

“Very well. Since that is your wish, this old woman will not decide for you. You youngsters must settle your own affairs. Still, the Shen family is happy to count you as a friend. Someone, escort Young Master Qin to the guest quarters.”

Seeing Qin Xiao still firm in his stance, the Shen family matriarch didn’t say anything more and instead expressed a willingness to be friends, then had someone take Qin Xiao to the guest quarters.

Only after Qin Xiao had left did Shen Ruyue finally speak.

“Grandmother, he’s just a country bumpkin from Qingzhou, why hold him in such high regard?”

Shen Ruyue asked, puzzled.

Qin Xiao might be strong, but he could not cultivate. He only practiced Body Refinement, a lesser path in the end. Who had ever reached the pinnacle through Body Refinement?

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