"Ah... Yanran, although my status is special, your father is, after all, the current Emperor of Great Xia. How can the words of a sovereign... be taken lightly?" Ling Xiao shook his head and let out a soft sigh.
"However... if you don't wish to go to Great Qi with him, once the alliance treaty is signed, I can mention it to your father."
"My Lord..." Upon hearing this, a flash of disappointment first appeared in Xia Yanran's eyes, followed immediately by a look of delight.
Does the Lord mean... he wants me to stay in Great Xia?
That's right!
Although the Lord is powerful, to conquer the world, he will inevitably need helpers.
Great Qi is also an imperial dynasty. Once allied with Great Xia, the Western Frontier is within reach.
So, in that case, my going to serve Qi Deqiang is actually for the Lord's great cause?
Will the Lord reward me?
For example, take me as his maidservant?
Thinking this, Xia Yanran suddenly felt less resistant. She even secretly vowed to do her best in securing the alliance, to share the Lord's burdens!
Ding! The Daughter of Fate feels a desire to submit. Congratulations, Host, on plundering 300 Luck Points and 3000 Villain Points.
"My Lord!!" Jiang Yu gritted his teeth fiercely, the last shred of hope in his heart completely shattered.
Even this lord tacitly approves of this?
Yes!
Although Emperor Xia is respectful towards him, it's probably out of respect for his strength or background.
But the imperial power of Great Xia still lies in Emperor Xia's hands.
Given the latter's temperament, he would never allow anyone to interfere in court affairs.
Otherwise, what would be the point of him usurping the throne?
After all, Jiang Yu wasn't a direct imperial descendant and hadn't been in the palace earlier, so he probably couldn't guess what Ling Xiao's identity meant to Emperor Xia and the others.
Moreover, what he was considering now wasn't just Xia Yanran's safety.
Powerful experts from Great Qin were still hunting him and had already found Dragon Fortune City.
If he caused too much of a stir now, wouldn't he be seeking death?
Forget it!!
This lord also said that Yanran is only going to discuss the alliance. Once the matter is settled, he will keep Yanran in Great Xia!
As for her cultivation...
Once my spiritual power is restored, I can refine pills and medicines. At that time... I can always help Yanran cultivate again.
Although... she might never reach the pinnacle of the Immortal Dao again, with me, Jiang Yu, by her side, who in this world would dare bully her?!
Qi Deqiang...
One day, I will crush Great Qi, flay and debone you to wash away the shame of today!!
Ding, the Son of Fate harbors malicious intent, violating the righteous setting. Congratulations, Host, on plundering 300 Luck Points and 3000 Villain Points.
"The hour is almost up. I shall take my leave now. Royal Son-in-Lief, you've worked hard." Ling Xiao gave Xia Yanran a meaningful glance, then turned and vanished.
Xia Yanran merely bowed. Her face now showed little expression.
Everything for the Lord!!
Everything for Great Xia's hegemony!!
As long as she didn't have to marry Qi Deqiang and follow him to Great Qi, Xia Yanran was quite satisfied.
Jiang Yu?
A good-for-nothing, how would he dare disrespect me?
It's just... I'm afraid in the future, the Lord will never have any affection for me.
After all... I'm dirty now.
Ah.
"Oh, right, Jiang Yu, what did you want to say earlier? Actually, you are what?" Xia Yanran turned to look at Jiang Yu.
His face instantly turned pale, and he forced an awkward smile. "It's... it's nothing..."
"Humph. Trash will always be trash." Xia Yanran glared fiercely at Jiang Yu. If he had even the slightest background, Father probably wouldn't have sent her into Qi Deqiang's arms.
"Yanran... go early and return early..."
Slap!!
Jiang Yu's face was practically ruined by slaps today.
But our Son of Fate, the good-for-nothing, simply wouldn't get angry!
"Jiang Yu! You disappoint me so much! Are you even a man?!" Xia Yanran gritted her silver teeth, especially disgusted by the look of anguish in Jiang Yu's eyes.
But...
Wasn't Jiang Yu angry too?!
Didn't he want to personally kill Qi Deqiang?!
It was just that now, with Great Qin experts having descended, right here in Dragon Fortune City, if he revealed his talent or attracted attention, he would surely die.
Moreover, the reason Emperor Xia agreed to his marriage with Xia Yanran was because of the agreement between their elders.
But if the former found out he was someone Great Qin wanted to silence, then... without anyone else needing to act, Emperor Xia would definitely kill him to curry favor with Great Qin.
Over these three years, Jiang Yu hadn't dared to inquire about matters in Great Qin, afraid it might attract the slightest speculation.
But now it seemed, whether it was his Master or his father, the backup plans they prepared had probably all failed.
What can I do?
I'm just a loner now, trapped in Huayuan Palace.
The outside is full of Emperor Xia's spies and guards, and beyond them are the Great Qin experts who want me dead. Do you expect me to risk my life to escape with Xia Yanran?
Only by staying alive do I have the chance to slap everyone's faces later.
If I die, forget love, I probably wouldn't even have the face to meet my Master or father in the underworld!
Yanran!!
Don't worry, I will still love you as before!!
"Princess Yanran, the time has come. Shall we depart?" The voice of the personal attendant came from outside the hall.
Xia Yanran let out a soft sigh and turned to leave.
"Yanran!!!" Behind her, Jiang Yu clenched his fists tightly, killing intent swirling in his eyes. A strange fluctuation suddenly began to diffuse from within his body.
Boom!!
A terrifying temperature quietly permeated the entire hall.
The bluestone floor beneath Jiang Yu's feet began to crack, as if unable to withstand the intense heat.
"It's back!! Everything is back!!" At this moment, Jiang Yu suddenly felt like crying!!
Three years!!
Enduring for three years, the seal within my body has finally shattered!
And the seal Master placed was successful!
He could feel it now – that Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame had fused with his Dantian Sea!!
What terrifying talent, what terrifying fortune!!
Even his cultivation had directly leaped a major realm from his previous Breakthrough Realm to the third grade of the Divine General realm!
Throughout the entire Western Frontier, who could achieve such a realm at the age of twenty?!
And that wasn't even the most important part!!
The most important thing was that he had been ignored by the Heavenly Tribulation!
What did that mean?!
It meant that even the Heavenly Dao dared not hinder his path of cultivation!!!
Indeed, I, Jiang Yu, am the true one chosen by Heaven!
What Great Qi, Great Qin, what Emperor Xia, or any other emperor, just give me ten years!
No!! With my talent, I only need five years to surely become an Emperor!
When that time comes, I will make the Western Frontier prostrate at my feet!
What I have lost, I will repay with your blood!
Jiang Yu took a deep breath, his expression gradually calming down.
After all, I still need some time to grow. Before that, of course, I must... continue to endure.
The stunning revelation always blooms at the very last moment.
"The Netherworld Demonic Flame. A peerless, ferocious flame ranked third on the Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame leaderboard." High above the hall, hidden from view, a sinister glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes.
No wonder Jiang Yu's entire clan was slaughtered.
Such a peerless treasure is indeed prone to attracting greedy desires!
No wonder the seal in Jiang Yu's body took three years to break. Refining this flame, even with Divine Emperor methods, isn't something that can be accomplished in a day or two.
But...
Hehe, the good-for-nothing son-in-law trope is truly delightful!
"So you really are here!!" The moment Jiang Yu barely stabilized his emotions, an aged shout suddenly came from above his head, nearly scaring him to death on the spot!