Chapter 20: Ming Zhaoshuang Demands An Arm And A Leg
As soon as I went out, I saw the Sect Master’s mansion not far away, where a large area of thunderclouds had gathered, the color of iron-grey, and thick heavenly thunder was fiercely striking downwards.
Outside the thunderclouds, the elders and disciples of the Ao Tian Sect gathered, discussing amongst themselves.
“No, this lightning tribulation, did that waste attract it?”
“No, wasn’t he only at the Qi Refining Third Layer yesterday?”
“This waste can form a Golden Core, why can’t I.”
……
Ming Zhaoshuang thought, as expected of the male protagonist. When she formed her Golden Core, only a few dozen people came to watch, but he alarmed the entire Ao Tian Sect, completely blocking the Sect Master’s mansion.
Ming Zhaoshuang wasn’t particularly interested in the excitement, but she looked closely and saw the Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak among the crowd.
Thinking that she only had one Shrink Talisman left, she quickly took out the sword she usually used from her storage bag and flew towards the Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak.
Fushuang was clearly a peerless sword, and she didn’t want others to covet it.
The peak masters were all distinguished individuals, and even when watching the excitement, the surrounding area was very clear. Except for Shen Liqian, who was there with Qin Du to watch the show, no students ignorantly crowded over.
Before Ming Zhaoshuang could reach them, Qin Du was already waving at her.
He said with great joy, “Shuang’er, come here, come to your Uncle.”
Ming Zhaoshuang stopped in front of him and bowed to him and the other peak masters, saying:
“Uncle, I am not here to watch the excitement.”
Saying that, she winked at Shen Liqian, causing the latter to chuckle.
Qin Du said, “Uncle knows, you are here for Long’er’s safety, aren’t you? Don’t worry, Long’er has successfully refined the Dragon King’s Essence Blood and inherited the Dragon Clan bloodline. His talent is already beyond that of ordinary people. Although he formed his Golden Core three days later than Shuang’er, Shuang’er must believe that he is exceptionally talented and will eventually catch up.”
Qin Du said a lot, and finally hesitated before speaking, “Now that Long’er is no longer a waste, the engagement…”
“Uncle Qin, I am breaking off the engagement, not because Senior Brother Qin’s cultivation is low.”
Ming Zhaoshuang understood Qin Du’s meaning, but said neither subserviently nor arrogantly:
“I am breaking off the engagement because I have no affection for Senior Brother Qin. I want a Dao Companion who can accompany me throughout my life, and that person must be chosen by myself. He can have low cultivation, he can be ugly, he can even not be human, but he must be someone I choose myself, someone I am willing to marry.”
“Senior Brother Qin is very good, but he is not my destined partner.”
Her gaze was fixed on Qin Du, without any timidity.
But she did not know that under her gaze, Shen Liqian suddenly lost herself in thought.
During these three days, she had been constantly thinking about her relationship with Qin Feilong.
Indeed, as Qin Du said, waiting for the result outside was her best choice, but what was she thinking at the time? She was thinking that it would be good if Qin Feilong died in that refining process.
She was afraid of such thoughts.
Even a voice in her heart told her that he was her closest and most beloved Senior Brother Feilong, how could she wish him dead for the sake of the Dragon King’s Essence Blood?
But she had clearly thought that way, she wanted the Dragon King’s Essence Blood, wasn’t it for this Dragon King’s Essence Blood that she had been dormant for six years?
Finally, at the moment Ming Zhaoshuang spoke, Shen Liqian suddenly realized a problem—how could Qin Feilong be the one closest and most beloved to her?
Given her personality, how could she think Qin Feilong was her destined partner? Ever since she came to the Ao Tian Sect at the age of eight, a voice seemed to be telling her:
You love Qin Feilong, you should be with him, and you will be Qin Feilong’s most beloved woman in the future…
This voice appeared in her mind, echoing repeatedly, penetrating her very bones.
To the extent that she gradually forgot her purpose for coming to the Ao Tian Sect, and almost fell into the trap of romantic infatuation.
No, she had never forgotten her purpose for coming to the Ao Tian Sect!
She doesn’t like Qin Feilong, she wishes Qin Feilong died in that refining process! This is her choice, these are her true thoughts!
True thoughts hidden beneath layers of lies!
In an instant, the ancient world seemed to pause, and all sounds fell silent.
Shen Liqian looked at Ming Zhaoshuang, her gaze was so gentle, and yet so clear.
In these words that had nothing to do with her, during this time when she should have been grieving the loss of the Dragon King’s Essence Blood, she seemed to have figured out a simple problem that had troubled her for many years, and it seemed to be resolved instantly.
At this moment, although the thunderclouds were dense and the sky was dark and gloomy, Shen Liqian had finally found a new life.
A new life that she chose herself.
Qin Du sighed, as if with regret:
“Your mother never asked anyone for a favor before, and the only time she asked me was for this matter. But if you truly do not wish it, then based on your own judgment, let it be.”
“Thank you for fulfilling my wish, Uncle Qin.” Ming Zhaoshuang thanked him.
Since Qin Du was dealt with, she could now focus on the main business. Ming Zhaoshuang said to the Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak:
“Uncle Hua, I’ve heard that your research in the Talisman Arts Path is second to none in the Lower Cultivation World. I am not talented, but I wish to ask you for a few talismans. As for the price of the talismans, Uncle, please name your price.”
The Ao Tian Sect, unlike other sects, was more balanced in its development.
Among the seven mountain peaks it occupied, besides Ding Tian Peak and Xiu Tian Peak, which specialized in swordsmanship, there were also Dan Tian Peak for alchemy, Chi Tian Peak for artifact refining, Le Tian Peak for music, and Hua Tian Peak for talismans and formations.
Each peak master held a leading position in the Lower Cultivation World.
The Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak, who was always amiable, said:
“The Ming family and our Ao Tian Sect have such a close relationship that it would be too formal to discuss prices. If Niece Shuang wants any talismans, just say the word. If I have them, I’ll give them to you directly. If not, I’ll draw them for you on the spot, how about that?”
Ming Zhaoshuang was not polite: “I do not ask for much. Besides twenty Shrink Talismans, I only request talismans that can be used in combat. Uncle, please give me a dozen or so.”
As soon as she finished speaking, several peak masters looked at each other with varied expressions.
Did this Eldest Young Lady of the Ming family know what she was saying?
As everyone knew, drawing talismans was an extremely energy-consuming task. Although Shrink Talismans were simple, it would take at least ten minutes to draw one.
And for talismans used in combat, let alone that, it could take anywhere from one hour to over ten days to draw just one. Yet this Eldest Young Lady of the Ming family was demanding a dozen or so at once, which would tire out their old Hua.
The Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak also showed a difficult expression, unable to refuse or agree.
Ming Zhaoshuang glanced at their expressions and instantly understood, saying: “Hahaha, I was joking. Three, three Shrink Talismans will suffice.”
Before transmigrating, Ming Zhaoshuang was a professional illustrator, and drawing was always easy for her. She had thought that drawing talismans was similar to her usual drawing, just needing to sketch out the patterns.
But seeing the expressions of these peak masters, she suddenly realized that in the original book, talismans were very precious items.
All the peak masters: “……”
From your previous expression, it didn’t look like you were joking.
