Chapter 304: Big Fish (2/2)
Ming He answered promptly, “My father says that my final breakthrough requires a female companion, one who would become our first wife. He says that the more compatible the two of us are, the deeper our feelings are for each other, the faster and more profound my breakthrough to the Spirit Lord Realm will be.”
“That is correct.”
Ming He smiled brilliantly, his white teeth almost flashing, “Venerable Clan Head, I have made my choice. I would like to pursue Long Yifei as my Dao companion.”
Ming Mu’s frown returned. The First Light of Zhulong did require a female companion but it wasn’t some sort of dual cultivation art. It came from an aspect of the cultivation art that a few of his ancestors suspected originated with the Shining Dragon, a divine beast. Dragons were well known in legend for being hopeless romantics that placed great emphasis on the matters of love. But the sheer idea that this cultivation art came from a divine beast was so ludicrous that only a few in each generation believed in it. It seemed that this Ming He was one of these few.
Ming Mu asked, “You are referring to the Marriage Seeking Event of Ten Thousand Flower Valley, one that is being advertised across the entire metropolis and beyond?”
Hearing the displeasure in his clan head’s voice, Ming He’s expression did not falter. He bowed respectfully and spoke again.
“Venerable Clan Head, I know that nothing is for certain. Many are interested in Long Yifei, including those from our clan as well as the House of Armament. I understand that if I fail, it may result in a heart demon that stumps my growth. Even so, I am willing to take that risk because if I succeed, all the other competitors that I defeat in the process will be plagued by their own heart demons. I would have won over everyone in my generation in one fell swoop. And most importantly, if I win, I will have proven that I am the best man in the whole of the Eastern Sanmu Subcontinent, a worthy candidate to become your successor and a future Spirit King!”
Immortal Light of Daybreak Ming Mu studied his descendant in silence for a long time. Ming He’s demeanor never wavered, even when put under pressure. The youngster’s spiritual aura was strong, it was impressive, even to him.
Ming Mu finally nodded, “You may enter the event. I will do what I can to support you.”
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Ming He returned to his residences sometime later. It was somewhere in the middle of the tower and took up half of the entire floor. His concubines that were lounging around the main hall rose to greet him but he ignored them. He strode directly into his private room and closed it off against their protests.
Once alone, he grinned to himself in the darkness, his expression starkly different than before, almost like he was completely new person.
“A big fish is on the line.” He said triumphantly.
A black shadow rose from the bed and took the form of a fox.
“About time.”
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