Qū Dōng Liú

Moreover, Helan Xiaojun had to consider his daughter's reputation.

Seeing that Helan Xiaojun was still deep in thought, with struggle and conflict showing in his eyes, Duàn Yì added fuel to the fire.

He took an ice-crystal-like round pearl emitting strange phenomena from his waist pouch. Cold air radiated in all directions from it, white snow drifted around it, and its chill pierced to the bone. He said,

"Uncle Helan, this Snow Soul Pearl is a treasure of the Zhenbei King's Mansion, which later came into my possession.

I am willing to offer this pearl as a betrothal gift and ask Uncle for Yuè'er's hand, for us to be temporarily engaged.

Once Yuè'er takes the Yang Core Pill and can freely and perfectly control her greatly increased inner power, I will formally come to ask for her hand."

This move struck directly at Helan Xiaojun's weak spot. There would be the bond of an engagement; moreover, Duàn Yì's martial arts and status were worthy of his daughter. Since he was doing it to improve Yuè'er's strength, how could he refuse?

"Very well, Duàn Yì. Remember your words.

However, I will not allow Yuè'er to be alone with you. Granny An and Eunuch Qiu must remain by Yuè'er's side. What do you think?"

Duàn Yì hesitated somewhat. He was willing to trust Yuè'er because she had already pledged her heart to him and could never possibly betray him.

Even if she learned of the Divine Dragon, she would not harm him. But the two elders were outsiders after all.

Yet seeing Yuè'er's expectant expression, he also recalled that she was the youngest and least experienced among the women. If he did not find two familiar people to accompany her, she might not adapt to life away from home.

Thus, Duàn Yì