"If you agree to this marriage, then for Ning'er's future, this old man will need to place something on you. This thing has only one purpose: no betrayal. In other words, once you take it, you must never do anything to betray Ning'er for the rest of your life."
"Of course, this no-betrayal condition applies to both sides. Ning'er naturally will not be able to do anything to wrong you either."
Ximen Lingzhong's words were simple, but their implications forced Qin Shaofeng to become cautious.
Never betray her for life?
Then this thing was worth discussing.
Who knew whether it was some mind-befuddling poison or parasitic venom that would turn him into Ximen Bingning's slave?
Then he looked at this old man who had only a few days left to live.
Qin Shaofeng sadly realized that he had no right to refuse at all.
"Fine, I agree. But I hope you won't try anything funny, Elder. Otherwise, even if I have to risk my life, I'll drag her down to the grave with me," Qin Shaofeng said gravely.
"Of course not."
Ximen Lingzhong took out a pearl-like object from his robes.
"This is called the Eternal Love Pill. Even where we come from, it is an exceedingly rare item. Only experts who have truly resolved never to part through life and death are qualified to obtain and use it. You brat are getting quite the bargain."
As Ximen Lingzhong spoke, he crushed the Eternal Love Pill into powder with one palm, divided it between two cups, and handed the tea to them.
"Teacher, I... th-this, isn't this a little too hasty?"
Ximen Bingning had never had the chance to speak.
No matter what, she had not expected that after her teacher found this fellow, he would arrange her marriage without