Noticing the Tian Shui City Lord's expression, Yang Tian asked in surprise, "You don't actually think that just these things can create a god, do you? How is that possible? Pills only play a minor, almost negligible role in the early stages.
The most important thing is talent! Bing'er's talent is good, but to become a god, it's impossible without enough fortuitous encounters. But if she follows me... then all of that will be easily achieved."
The Tian Shui City Lord looked at Yang Tian with a complex expression. His purpose in inviting Yang Tian had, for now, actually been achieved.
Yang Tian was here for his daughter, so there was no need for him to be swayed. And getting Yang Tian to guide Tianshui Academy's cultivation would be effortless.
Now, the most important thing was Shui Bing'er's decision. Regardless of whether Yang Tian's talk of becoming a god was true or false, just the fact that Yang Tian possessed pills that could increase spirit power without side effects before reaching Spirit Saint was enough reason to follow him. It was very pragmatic, but also very realistic.
The Tian Shui City Lord gave the choice to Shui Bing'er herself.
Shui Bing'er was exceptionally calm at this moment, no longer shy as before, but rather elegant and cool.
After a long while, Shui Bing'er said, "There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Yang Tian nodded in satisfaction. Such a clever and wise Shui Bing'er was fitting for the setting.
Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes gazed at Yang Tian, seemingly waiting for him to speak. Seeing this, Yang Tian shrugged and said, "Do you believe me if I say I want you to be my concubine?"
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er's hard-won elegant demeanor instantly crumbled. She glared at Yang Tian, somewhat speechless, and said, "You've completely shattered my fantasy of swordsmen today!"
Yang Tian laughed, "What fantasy of swordsmen? Do I have to look stern all day to fit the image of a swordsman?"
"Then you should wear a mask."
"I wear a mask because I'm too handsome. Everywhere I go, I'm mobbed, it's too troublesome."
"I'd be a fool to believe you! Seriously, what do you want me to do? To... cultivate me?"
Back to the original question, Yang Tian had a bit of a headache. He scratched his head and said, "I really did want you to be my concubine. After all, I lack nothing, but I'm still short a few wives."
"..."
The Tian Shui City Lord suppressed the urge to slap Yang Tian away. He should have realized last night that this guy was plotting against his daughter.
However, Shui Bing'er remained rational and said, "Do you think I'd go with you if you talk like that?"
Yang Tian was silent, then said, "Then consider it an early investment from me. How about I owe you one reasonable request in the future? Of course, if you can't help but fall in love with me during this process, that's even better, we'd all be family."
Shui Bing'er was tempted. She knew that she didn't have anything that Yang Tian would value, and as for beauty... she didn't think Yang Tian would lack women.
However, Shui Bing'er finally said, "If I... if I follow you, what if you plot against me?"
"Then I'll plot against you," Yang Tian said nonchalantly, but Shui Bing'er was angry and embarrassed, "You won't lose out, but I will!"
"How is that possible? How could a girl like you lose out? When you're out and about, it's the boys who need to protect themselves, alright?" Yang Tian said with a serious face. Shui Bing'er pointed at Yang Tian, unable to utter a single word for a long time. Finally, she stomped her foot in frustration and huffed, "I don't care, if you don't give me a guarantee, I won't go with you!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Tian sighed and said, "Then I really can't give you any guarantee. After all, you're too beautiful. If I ever can't help myself, that's quite normal, isn't it?"
The Tian Shui City Lord's face was covered in black lines. How shameless! He could justify coveting his daughter's beauty so grandly. Unable to watch any longer, the Tian Shui City Lord shook his head, sighed, and left the hall, silently departing, waving his sleeve without taking any attention with him.
It turned out he had long become superfluous. Looking back at his daughter, who was somewhat coquettish and whose pretty face was flushed with embarrassment, the Tian Shui City Lord felt both lost and relieved. He was lost because the cabbage he had raised for over ten years was about to be devoured by a pig, but relieved that this pig was excellent.
With his daughter acting like this, she would basically not escape that brat's grasp. Forget it, forget it, his daughter was grown, she could decide some things for herself!
In the living room, Shui Bing'er was happy in her heart, but shy on her face. Yang Tian was too shameless; he clearly coveted her body, yet he spoke as if it were perfectly justified.
Finally, Shui Bing'er gritted her teeth and said, "I don't trust you. If you don't give me a guarantee, I won't go with you!"
Yang Tian sighed helplessly and said, "I promise, I won't force you without your consent!"
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er immediately broke into a smile and said, "That's more like it. Although your words aren't very trustworthy, this young lady will still believe you." Shui Bing'er was just looking for a way to save face.
Although Yang Tian's performance was a bit exaggerated, Shui Bing'er never judged people by their appearance. Of course, there might have been a slight exception with Yang Tian, but it didn't matter.
Seeing Shui Bing'er's smug expression, Yang Tian chuckled, "I won't force you, but if you force me, I won't be polite!"
Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes widened. This swordsman's skin was too thick!
After dinner, Yang Tian left with Shui Bing'er, and at the same time, he arranged with the Tian Shui City Lord to visit Tianshui Academy tomorrow to select a few talented students to guide them in their cultivation.
At the main entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, the Tian Shui City Lord looked at Yang Tian, who had managed to abduct his precious daughter in just one trip, feeling both gain and loss. But soon, the Tian Shui City Lord stopped worrying. Shui Bing'er's growth had always been in his eyes, and his daughter was definitely not someone anyone could deceive. Hmm, if she really was deceived by Yang Tian, then there was nothing he could do, he couldn't stop it!
"It all feels like a dream." Shui Bing'er's steps were light as she followed behind Yang Tian.
Even though Yang Tian said it was an early investment, Shui Bing'er still felt it was somewhat unrealistic. Looking at Yang Tian, he was casually strolling down the street, and if his identity was recognized, he would immediately flee, which was quite comical.
In the hotel, Yang Tian sat by the window, playfully teasing a beautiful, colorful small snake from who knows where, while Shui Bing'er sat on the sofa, propping her delicate chin, doing nothing.
The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence.
After a long while, Shui Bing'er finally spoke, "Swordsman, will you let me see your true face?" Making conversation was Shui Bing'er's infallible method for breaking the awkwardness.
"If you see it, I'm afraid you'll cling to me. Wouldn't that be very troublesome?" Yang Tian spoke, as confident as ever.
A black line appeared on Shui Bing'er's forehead, then she asked again, "You said earlier that you wanted to win the Elite Competition, so where are your other teammates?"
"None, just the two of us."
...
Shui Bing'er felt like she had boarded a pirate ship. The kind she couldn't get off.
Yang Tian naturally knew what Shui Bing'er was worried about, and immediately said, "Don't worry, even if we can't gather enough teammates, it doesn't matter. I'll take on seven at once and sweep through them all.
Also, we should be able to poach one from Blazing Academy. That makes three, and the others will be even easier to find."
Listening to Yang Tian's confident plan, Shui Bing'er felt even more that Yang Tian was unreliable.
She said helplessly, "If you want to form a team, we still need to prepare a lot. Teammates, uniforms, qualification slots, a team leader..." Shui Bing'er listed several items, then looked at Yang Tian, but saw him looking distracted, making her heart frantic...