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**Chapter 105: The Ancient's Fury**

Qin Wentian's anger was simmering just below the surface, his eyes blazing with fury as he locked gazes with Chu Ling'er. "You're really going to make me choose between you and the ancient's legacy?" he repeated, his voice low and menacing.

Chu Ling'er's expression remained calm, but a flicker of unease danced in her eyes. "I'm just trying to protect you, Qin Wentian. The ancient's legacy is too powerful for you to handle alone."

Qin Wentian's face twisted in disgust. "You think I'm not capable of handling it? You think I'm some kind of weakling who can't even take care of myself?"

Chu Ling'er's eyes flashed with frustration. "That's not what I meant! I just want to—"

"Save your breath," Qin Wentian cut her off, his voice cold and detached. "I don't need your protection. I don't need anyone's protection."

Chu Ling'er's face fell, but Qin Wentian didn't spare her a glance. He turned and strode away, leaving her standing alone in the silent courtyard.

As he walked, Qin Wentian's thoughts were consumed by the ancient's legacy. He could feel the power coursing through his veins, but he couldn't shake off the sense of unease that had been growing inside him. Something was wrong, something was off.

The ancient's will was not something to be taken lightly. It was a curse, a blessing, and a burden all at once. And Qin Wentian was beginning to realize that he was not the only one who sensed its power.

As he turned a corner, Qin Wentian was confronted with a figure cloaked in shadows. The figure stepped forward, revealing the familiar visage of the ancient's murals.

The ancient's gaze was cold and calculating, his eyes bore into Qin Wentian's soul. "You think you can handle the legacy, Qin Wentian?" he asked, his voice like a winter wind.

Qin Wentian felt a shiver run down his spine. "I can handle it," he lied, his voice firm.

The ancient's lips curled into a cold smile. "We'll see about that. Follow me."

And with that, Qin Wentian was dragged into a world of ancient secrets and mysteries. A world that threatened to consume him, body and soul.

But he was not alone. Chu Ling'er was waiting for him, her eyes burning with an intensity that Qin Wentian couldn't quite understand. And as he disappeared into the shadows, Qin Wentian couldn't shake off the feeling that his greatest challenge was yet to come...

To be continued...