627 An Idea! (1/2)

”What tricks are you playing?” Wang Baole froze, then snorted as he turned and glared at the giant tree.

”Are you trying to tempt me with women? I'm the Grand Supreme Elder of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. How can I… hmm?” Wang Baole frowned. He was about to unleash righteous fury on the giant tree and reprimand him when he suddenly paused, blinked, and fell into a deep, contemplative silence.

The giant tree observed Wang Baole's intense reaction and secretly sighed. He seemed to have overstepped his boundaries. He had acted too hastily and exposed his intentions.

Wang Baole isn't a simple person to deal with… the giant tree thought to himself. He realized he should have used another approach to gain Wang Baole's favor. Wang Baole had managed to hone both his wit and means, and it was as if the giant tree was dealing with someone his own age.

While the giant tree was deep in his own thoughts, Wang Baole's breathing gradually quickened. His eyes began to burn with a fierce light as the gears in his head started to spin furiously. The giant tree's words had given him an idea!

If I have a goddaughter too, who then becomes Li Wuchen's Dao partner, Li Wuchen would have to treat me with respect and call me his father-in-law whenever he sees me…

Even if he regains his memories and becomes the Dao Disciple, he'll have to treat me with respect when he sees me… Wang Baole became excited at that thought. His safety would be guaranteed if he managed to get this done. Regardless of how amazing Li Wuchen became, Wang Baole would always be his senior.

This was a fact!

Wang Baole's breathing quickened. His emotions were shown on his face and caught by the giant tree, causing the giant tree to freeze. He was beginning to suspect something was going on when Wang Baole suddenly burst out into laughter. He patted the giant tree on the shoulder heavily, eyes filled with approval.

”Fellow Daoist Osmanthus, you are indeed experienced and observant. Good, good, I have high hopes for you!” Wang Baole laughed out loud. With his hands behind his back, he walked away in obvious high spirits, leaving the giant tree behind blinking at him. The giant tree's suspicions began to grow. He pondered for a while and wondered if Wang Baole was trying to hint at something…

Wang Baole ignored the giant tree, who was making wild guesses behind him. He continued walking while perfecting his plans in his head. The more he thought about it, the more reasonable he found his idea. In his excitement, he began to run through potential candidates to be his goddaughter. This first person he thought of was Li Yi.

No way. She has big breasts but no brains. If I claim her as my goddaughter and matchmake her with Li Wuchen, it wouldn't matter if I were her biological father, she would definitely coerce Li Wuchen into getting rid of me!

Wang Baole shook his head. He thought for a bit and then remembered the hot-tempered girl from the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect, the one with a towering, muscular build and a straightforward character. She seemed like a great match for Li Wuchen.

She won't do either. Li Wuchen's aesthetics seem to skew towards the conventional. If I try to force them together… that'll probably make him dislike me more. Wang Baole's head began to throb. He really wasn't skilled at such politicking. He glanced sideways, his eyes flashing as they fell on the giant tree.

This old fellow seems full of devious ideas. I should get him to do this. He should be able to do a great job. Wang Baole smiled at that thought. He looked at the giant tree and said in a friendly tone.

”Fellow Daoist Osmanthus.”

The giant tree had been deep in thought while watching Wang Baole carefully the entire time. A thought flashed across his mind when he saw the smile on Wang Baole's face. His breathing paused, and he quickly cupped his fists.

”Calling me 'Fellow Daoist' is simply too much. I'm not worthy of such a title. Elder, please just call me 'Little Osmanthus'.”

Wang Baole was pleased with the giant tree's attitude. The giant tree really wasn't so bad after all. He did what he was told and knew his boundaries, which caused Wang Baole to smile again, gently.

”Okay. Little Osmanthus, I have a task for you.”