LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 147: We Were Made For Each Other
Qian Niu didn't respond immediately. He took a moment to consider what Mao Yuan would be willing to offer in exchange for Qian Xiaoli.
For Mao Yuan to show interest in Qian Xiaoli, despite her relatively low cultivation level, he must have seen immense potential in using her as a cauldron for dual cultivation.
'If I play this right, I could secure both a pill to help me break through to the Return to Void realm and strengthen my connections with the Mao Empire at the same time…'
His eyes narrowed, the gears in his mind turning as he weighed the possibilities.
In the Qian Empire, there were no alchemists capable of creating a pill to help him break through into the Return To Void realm, but the same couldn't be said for the Mao Empire. The Mao royal family boasted several tier 7 alchemists and Return to Void realm experts!
The power of the Mao royal family far outstripped that of the Qian family.
"What are you willing to offer for her hand in marriage?" Qian Niu asked, sending a qi voice transmission to Mao Yuan.
Hearing Qian Niu's response, Mao Yuan's smile grew wider. He knew that with the Qian Emperor's approval, his plan was already half-fulfilled.
Mao Yuan understood exactly what Qian Niu desired, and he wasted no time in offering a deal. "I can provide you with a Tier 7 Break Void Pill, which will help you achieve what you've been unable to for decades. Additionally, I can introduce you to my nephew, the current Mao Emperor."
Qian Niu's expression brightened. That was exactly what he needed! Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire
"We have a deal," he said, nodding. "However, she won't agree to it willingly, and her mother won't allow it. I need a couple of months to handle the Su family."
Mao Yuan chuckled darkly. "The Su family is a small matter. I can help you with them, but as for your daughter... What does her approval matter? I can break her will slowly."
They continued to talk, and soon, a plan involving Qian Xiaoli took shape between them. As for her and Feng Fan? They had no say in the matter.
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Feng Fan and Qian Xiaoli continued their journey toward the center of the pocket dimension, though much more slowly now.
Since they had to stop and deal with demon beasts and collect the orbs, they weren't moving as quickly as before.
"Hey," Feng Fan said, catching Qian Xiaoli's attention. "Don't you think this place is way too big? There are at least fifteen thousand participants, and we've been here for over a day, but we've only seen about thirty people."
Qian Xiaoli nodded. "That's true. But most sects probably won't risk coming to the center. Small and medium-sized sects wouldn't have a chance to compete for the white orb. I bet they won't venture deeper than the indigo orbs region, and even then, they'll stick to the outskirts for a while to avoid crossing paths with stronger sects."
"Ah!" Feng Fan said, his brows lifting in realization. "That makes sense. Still, what a pity. If there were more people here, we could just steal both their spiritual qi stones and orbs. It would be so much easier than hunting for them one by one."
He shook his head in disappointment.
Qian Xiaoli rolled her eyes at his words. "If you're so eager to steal, why don't you go after Hou Mengyao? He's the Heavenly Sword Sect Holy Son, so I'm sure he's carrying plenty of treasures and mid-grade qi stones."
Feng Fan smiled wryly. "Wife, do you want to be a widow that badly? I didn't know you hated me so much… Ah, what a sad man I am, my own wife is plotting my death..."
Seeing Feng Fan's exaggerated act, Qian Xiaoli was tempted to slap him. "Then I better kill you before we have the chance to marry. That way, I won't have to be a widow, right?" She glared at him, pointing her metal fan toward his head.
Feng Fan quickly raised his hands in surrender, showing a panicked expression. "I surrender, I surrender! Please, don't hit my face! I can't afford to get any uglier!"
Qian Xiaoli's expression shifted, and a perverted smile appeared on her face as she blushed, her gaze lingering on Feng Fan.
She whispered softly, making sure no one could hear, "Y-Y-You... Are you trying to seduce me? Stop with that expression, it's... it's making me... feel things."
Feng Fan's expression stiffened. 'This girl is crazy!' He thought, internally panicking.
He couldn't forget the day when Qian Xiaoli had pulled him into her red room... For the sake of his pride as a man, he vowed that would never happen again!
He quickly shook off the awkward moment and cleared his throat. "Let's go, let's go. We need to make the most of our time and gather as many orbs as we can."
Without waiting for her reply, he rushed toward the next orb, a blue one about a hundred meters ahead.
Qian Xiaoli watched him run ahead, a smile tugging at her lips. 'You can't escape for long, Fan'er. I know you're my perfect match... We were made for each other...'
She composed herself, then followed closely behind Feng Fan.
Feng Fan reached the location of the blue orb in no time, clearing his mind and focusing on the challenge ahead.
Standing next to the orb was a towering seven-meter-tall lion, its sharp canines long enough to pierce through his chest. It was a high tier 2 demon beast.
Feng Fan showed no hesitation, he channeled spiritual qi into his arm and charged toward the lion.
The beast spotted him and let out a deafening roar, snapping its jaws to devour him in a single bite. However, Feng Fan wasn't intimidated. He could easily hold his own against low tier 3 demon beasts, let alone a high tier 2.
With a single, powerful punch, Feng Fan struck the lion's mouth, causing its head to explode in a shower of blood.