The Blood-Soaked Crown

On this point, Xiang Ming, who had been so imposing just moments before, began to show signs of difficulty.

This guy is clearly a proud and tough guy who isn't very good at winning a girl's heart. In his mind, winning a fight is enough to make a girl's heart flutter, so why bother showing off? Hasn't he already shown off?

That's not wrong in essence... It's more typical in this kind of world, and it often works in all directions.

However, they were stumped when the other party insisted on adding this assessment item...

Xiang Ming scratched his head for a long time before reluctantly saying, "I possess Righteous Qi that can drive away evil and demons, making me immune to all harm. If the Saintess is with me, she will surely be safe, happy, and have all her wishes fulfilled."

Hmm... Qin Yi was actually quite touched by those straight-man sweet talk.

But obviously, this has no appeal to the winged girls who harbor romantic dreams. These are a group of girls who believe in fate, and their romantic nature is far from their outwardly rigid appearance.

Yu Shang, who had been sitting upright, now seemed amused. She rested her elbow on the right armrest of the chair, her slender hand supporting her chin, and looked Xiang Ming up and down for a moment before laughing, "Anything else?"

"Uh..." Xiang Ming was dumbfounded, and it took him a while to say, "I can sing and dance."

"Pfft..." Li Jiuyou chuckled beside him, "Brother Xiang, how about you give it a try?"

Xiang Ming angrily retorted, "What abilities do you possess?"

Li Jiuyou laughed and said, "Of course, I can't sing or dance, and I certainly can't exorcise evil spirits, because I am an evil spirit myself... However... in public affairs, I can help the Saintess travel through the Netherworld and understand the enemy's situation; in private affairs..."

As he spoke, he took out a small item and handed it to Yu Shang obsequiously. "I hope the Saintess likes it."

Qin Yi craned his neck to look.

It was a pure white jade stone, its color very similar to the white feathers of the winged people, and the jade stone also had feather-like patterns on it, just like a real feather of the Winged Human Race. At one end of the jade stone, it had been carefully carved into the shape of a comb, but it was not an ordinary hair comb; it was for combing feathers.

"On the day I decided to propose marriage, I personally traversed Kun Mountain in search of fine jade, and finally found this jade, as pure as a feather... It is unlike the first feather, which can be considered a kind of destiny." Li Jiuyou bowed sincerely and said, "After finding it, I personally carved it day and night to make a feather comb. I wish to use this item to comb the Saintess's feathers every day."

Qin Yi's mouth was half open, feeling incredibly awesome.

This is a truly romantic technique; in today's world where pickup artistry has reached its peak, it would be incredibly valuable.

The item itself wasn't expensive, but from the jade material to the texture to the carving, every detail revealed the sentiment behind it. The last sentence was nothing short of the most romantic confession, echoing Qin Yi's words about waking up together.

As for whether he did it personally or not, no one can verify it, but the girl definitely falls for it.

The sentiment is priceless, isn't it?

Qin Yi could clearly see that several of the winged girls' eyes were sparkling. Their disdain for Li Jiuyou, which they had initially found somewhat Ghost Qi and unlikable, had completely changed.

If I were to find such a good man who would treat me like this, what more could I ask for in this life?

Qin Yi thought to himself that this move was too clever. If it wasn't True Intention, then he was a master who understood women's hearts very well, or there was such a master who was giving him advice.

Including the previous "Other Shore Flower," the suggestive implication of "there may be many more" was a highly deliberate consideration. However, no one expected Gu Shuanglin to stake his entire fortune on it, ultimately falling short.

No wonder Gu Shuanglin wanted to ask him, his "son-in-law," for information to cheat. This was a skill that the Uwabami Bird) might not be good at, and they didn't have much of an advantage in it.

At this moment, Yu Shang didn't say anything, nor did she take the comb. The implication was too strong, and it wasn't appropriate to respond carelessly. She simply said, "Uwabami Bird over there..."

Gu Shuanglin stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I may not be as insightful as Brother Li, who comes from the Netherworld..."

Li Jiuyou's expression changed; this was a serious case of using emotional manipulation.

They also pointed out two things: their ghostly carriages originated from the underworld and might have ill intentions; and their keen insight into human nature might not be genuine.

Before he could refute, Gu Shuanglin continued, "I can only guarantee that I will serve the Saintess as I would a Queen. Every word she speaks to me is like an imperial edict. We will support each other for eternity and never abandon each other."

Li Jiuyou couldn't help but ask, "That sounds nice, but what proof do you have?"

Gu Shuanglin's eyes revealed a deep affection like the sea. "As a queen, one should have a crown. I personally made a Phoenix Crown, and I personally inserted every feather. All the jewels, pendants, brocade patterns, and Liusu were all woven by my own hands. Perhaps my craftsmanship is rough and not as meticulous as Brother Li's, but it is still a token of my affection."

Li Jiuyou thought to himself, "That's it."

This guy surnamed Gu definitely wouldn't have used this trick originally; his words were clearly copied from mine, perfectly mimicking everything I said. But the Feathered People never expected this... They should have known better than to speak first; they deeply regretted it.

Xiang Ming also realized that he had no chance. He was really bad at these tricks to please girls. He had learned a good lesson.

Taking all factors into account, it seems likely that Gu Shuanglin will win this time.

As he spoke, Gu Shuanglin took out a Phoenix Crown, which was truly adorned with a dazzling array of ornaments, with Liusu hanging down, sparkling with pearls and jewels, and exquisitely beautiful.

The air seemed to freeze in that moment.

The High Priest in the seat had an almost distorted expression, while Yu Shang's expression was icy cold. She even stopped resting her elbows on the armrests of the chair, and her expression was sharp and angry.

Some of the female winged figures even subconsciously reached for their Moon Blade at their waists.

Some of the winged people watching from all over the hall even made gagging noises.

Gu Shuanglin was dumbfounded. What was going on?

The High Priest gritted his teeth and said, "Gu Shuanglin, are you playing us, the Winged Human Race?"

Gu Shuanglin stammered, "Is there... is there something wrong with this?"

"Inappropriate?" Yu Shang slammed her hand on the back of the chair angrily. "Even if they don't know we're superstitious about formalities, they should at least know we Feathered People value simplicity! Is this flashy stuff meant to annoy us?!"

Gu Shuanglin was covered in sweat. This... this isn't the plot at all!

They really weren't very good at picking up girls; even their romantic words just now were something they learned from Li Jiuyou on the spot... That's why they needed to consult that son-in-law beforehand to try and cheat, and it would be best to hit on Yu Shang's own preferences.

That son-in-law had no reason to come and trick people out of nowhere, especially since what he said made a lot of sense. It's perfectly logical that a young girl naturally loves ornate ornaments, but because of the clan's strict rules, she could only wear them secretly! Logically, the High Priest should have been displeased with a stern face, while Yu Shang would have remained silent but secretly pleased—that would have been the proper course of events.

But look at this situation, Yu Shang's anger isn't faked, is it? There's also a young girl next to her gagging, that's a disgust ingrained in her bones, where did that girlish nature come from?

His gaze quickly found Qin Yi in the corner. Qin Yi waved and smiled brightly.

The two rivals were overjoyed. They hadn't expected this turn of events. They thought the other was going to win by a swift and decisive move, but after the other pulled out something, they immediately suffered a massive hemorrhage. It was truly hilarious.

It's important to understand that Yu Shang's personal wishes were merely a bonus, not the deciding factor. Gu Shuanglin's previous performance was generally well-regarded by most of the Feathered People. If he behaved properly in this aspect, even if Yu Shang didn't particularly like him, she would likely choose him based on the consensus of the tribe. However, this sudden change of heart offended the entire Winged Human Race, rendering all his previous efforts futile.

Of course, it's not a complete elimination. After all, ignorance is no excuse; it's just a foolish mistake that cost them a great advantage. With some effort, they might still have a chance to recover.

But now the situation is quite interesting: Gu Shuanglin won the group project, Xiang Ming won the individual project, and Li Jiuyou should win the last one.

If everyone wins a match, they can all claim to have some supporters among the Winged Human Race, and the scales are completely balanced...

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the High Priest said calmly, "The fourth clan's suitor, why don't you show everyone your advantages?"

The crowd gasped in disbelief.

Qin Yi stood up from the corner with a grin and waved to everyone. "Hi!"

Xiang Ming Li Jiuyou looked at him strangely, wondering to themselves, "Who the hell is this?"

Gu Shuanglin understood everything.

What kind of son-in-law is this? This is a competitor!