Chapter 1348: Seven Martial Pavilions Generous Payment (1/2)
The elder’s words sounded astonis.h.i.+ng to both the girls. They actually thought they had heard him wrong.
The pavilion had the name “Seven Martial” due to their seven styles. This was the belief of many people. Until now, these moves were top secrets and were never pa.s.sed on to outsiders. In the pavilion itself, fewer than few were able to see the styles, but now, they were willing to give him the first three variations.
“Quite bold and ambitious.” Li Qiye was surprised as well: “It looks like your pavilion is going big this time.”
He didn’t care too much about this transaction. The seven styles might be amazing, but it wasn’t to the level where he must have them. At the same time, he didn’t think they would ever give it to an outsider. Thus, this concession from them was truly astonis.h.i.+ng.
The third elder quickly smiled and added: “Thank you for your kind words. We are just acting out of necessity, not ambition. Our pavilion has no desire to compete against the rest of the world for hegemony.”
“Is that so?” Li Qiye leisurely chuckled and stared at the elder: “If your pavilion has no such ambition, why the need for this concession?”
His eyes turned quite profound. The elder felt a bit scared; it felt as if he was seen through, so he lowered his head.
Li Qiye faintly smiled: “Fine, I’d like to hear the rest.”
This att.i.tude was a good development for the third elder. At least things looked hopeful for the pavilion. After all, Li Qiye had a very indifferent att.i.tude last time.
He busily responded: “Although we can’t give you all seven styles, we can compensate you in other ways. If you are willing, our Seven Seas G.o.ddess is willing to marry you. At the same time, our dowry will be two sea G.o.d weapons. Feel free to put forward more conditions if you would like.”
The girls were impressed, the pavilion was going all out just to pull Li Qiye in. Anyone would be tempted by such conditions. The Seven Seas G.o.ddess was not only powerful, she was also quite beautiful. Moreover, two sea G.o.d weapons made this deal even more tempting.
“Is this your pavilion’s idea or your successor’s, the Seven Seas G.o.ddess’?” Li Qiye laughed in response.
The elder smiled back: “Young n.o.ble Li, you can rest a.s.sured about this marriage. Our pavilion and lord can keep our word!”
Both Ruyan and Jians.h.i.+ were surprised once more. Jians.h.i.+ gave her congratulations: “So the G.o.ddess has taken the position of your lord. That’s great.”
They also understood why the G.o.ddess agreed to this arrangement. If she was only a disciple, then she could follow her own desires. However, it was different for a lord whose responsibility was to shoulder the rise and fall of their lineage. They were also schoolmasters, thus they understood the heavy responsibilities that ensue.
The elder respectfully said: “Thank you, Schoolmasters. The truth is that our lord has taken the position more than two years ago, but we didn’t announce it to the world.”
Li Qiye smiled: “Because your Hallowed Ancestor is about to die, your pavilion wishes to keep a low-profile on these matters.”
The elder coughed after Li Qiye blurted everything out. He wryly smiled and said: “Nothing can hide from your keen sight. In this generation, the G.o.ddess is indeed the most promising to become the next sea G.o.d. Logically speaking, her promotion to being our lord is a grand matter. It should be a magnificent feast, but the Hallowed Ancestor’s situation is not good, so we didn’t want to draw further attention to ourselves.”
Li Qiye lightly smiled: “Since you already know that I’m observant, just get everything out in the open. Outside of the life renewal, your pavilion also wants my seed, an imperial bloodline! Thus, you are willing to do everything to succeed so that your G.o.ddess will ascend to G.o.dhood and have me become the next Immortal Emperor.”
He gave an amusing laugh after stating this.
The elder grew bolder and asked: “Do you not have confidence about becoming emperor? You are exceptionally gifted, so wouldn’t it be a great pity if you don't ascend to the throne?”