Furina put down her chopsticks and looked at Jiang Nannan with a gentle gaze. "The purpose of the Axis Cult is to serve the general public, and it is especially friendly to commoners. Besides, just because you can't help now doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future." Her voice was soft but carried a convincing strength. "I am willing to provide you with help, and you only need to join the Axis Cult, belong to its subordinate department, the Tang Sect, and assist Tang Ya in reviving the Tang Sect. As long as you don't do anything against morality, I will not restrict your personal freedom."
She paused for a moment to let Jiang Nannan digest these words, then continued. "I believe in your talent; you are exactly the kind of talent we need. In time, you will surely become a Titled Douluo, and at that time, I hope you can lend me a hand. You can practice all of the Tang Sect's unique skills, and I believe Tang Ya won't refuse. You can even choose suitable Cultivation Techniques from the Axis Cult's collection to learn. Although the Soft Bones Rabbit seems to have no special attributes, its characteristic of overcoming hardness with softness means there will always be some techniques that suit it."
Tang Ya nodded quickly in agreement. "That's right, that's right! Nannan, this really is no loss for you at all. I guarantee with my character and as the Sect Master of the Tang Sect that I will absolutely not restrict your freedom."
She held Jiang Nannan's hand, her tone sincere. "Besides, once you become stronger, won't you be able to get rid of that annoying guy, Xu Sanshi? You clearly don't like him, yet you are always being pestered by him. Since that's the case, why not become stronger and surpass him? In the future, you can just beat him up when you see him!"
Upon hearing the name "Xu Sanshi," Jiang Nannan's face turned slightly pale, and her fingers clutching the chopsticks tightened unconsciously.
Furina keenly captured this detail, and a ripple couldn't help but rise in her heart. She thought of this sigh-inducing entanglement in the original work, that fate forced upon her, and she couldn't help but feel more pity for Jiang Nannan.
Subsequently, Furina suddenly thought that this seemed like the perverse sense of humor of Tang Jia San Shao.
Writing himself as a male—that is, Xu Sanshi—and writing Jiang Nan, the author of the Dragon Clan, as Jiang Nannan, turning her into a female. And she had already been deflowered by Xu Sanshi, eventually becoming his wife.
In contrast, in Dragon Clan 2, Jiang Nan gave Tang Jia San Shao the identity of a bounty hunter who ran a security company and trafficked in cultural relics, who eventually washed his hands of the business, retired, and fled abroad.
Is this considered fake brotherhood?
Bei Bei spoke at the right moment, his voice gentle. "Although I don't want to interfere too much with your decision, Furina can indeed provide you with a lot of help. Even Tang Ya has benefited a lot now."
He looked at the sumptuous dishes on the table and said meaningfully. "You should have heard of the Axis Cult's reputation. This is an organization that genuinely thinks for the commoners."
Just then, a breeze blew by, brushing Jiang Nannan's pink hair. She looked down at the exquisite dishes in front of her, then looked up and scanned everyone present—the lively and sincere Tang Ya, the gentle and elegant Bei Bei, the skilled chef Huo Yuhao, and the extraordinary Furina. Everyone's eyes were filled with sincerity and expectation.
"May I ask," Jiang Nannan said softly, her voice trembling slightly. "If I join the Axis Cult, what do I need to do? And what can I get?"
Furina smiled slightly, knowing that Jiang Nannan had begun to seriously consider this proposal.
She picked up her teacup, took a light sip, and began to explain in detail the purpose and rules of the Axis Cult, as well as the various support it could provide to its members. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on her, making her whole person seem to be glowing.
Huo Yuhao added special floral tea for everyone at the right time. The fresh tea fragrance intertwined with the aroma of the dishes, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. Although Tang Ya was still enjoying the food, she had quieted down and was listening carefully to every word Furina said.
As Furina spoke, the hesitation in Jiang Nannan's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by growing interest and expectation. When Furina mentioned that the Axis Cult had Cultivation Techniques suitable for the Soft Bones Rabbit Martial Soul, she was clearly moved; when she talked about members of the sect being able to spar and progress together, her eyes lit up.
"...Most importantly," Furina concluded finally. "Here, you can live according to your own will and pursue what you truly want, rather than being swept along by fate."
She looked at Jiang Nannan meaningfully, as if she had seen through the struggle deep in her heart.
Jiang Nannan was silent for a moment. Her gaze swept over everyone present again, and finally settled on Furina. She gently put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, and seemed to have made up her mind.
"I would like to..." She spoke slowly, her voice soft but carrying unprecedented firmness.
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