Davis's Tragic Death!

Davis first offered a compliment, then changed tack and turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuyun beside him. "However, His Highness the Holy Son is still unmarried. Though my Star Luo Empire may not amount to much, we are nonetheless willing to forge an alliance with Spirit Hall through marriage.

"This is Miss Zhu Zhuyun, eldest daughter of the Zhu Family. Both her beauty and her talent rank among the finest of Star Luo's younger generation..."

As he said this, his heart bled.

Zhu Zhuyun was his fiancée, and a vital ally in his future bid for the throne.

But if he could exchange one woman for Spirit Hall's support—or at least ensure that this terrifying Holy Son wouldn't turn against Star Luo—then it was a worthwhile bargain.

For the throne, there was nothing he couldn't sacrifice.

Hearing Davis's words, Zhu Zhuyun showed no anger. Instead, she rose obediently and bowed gracefully to Lin Qiu.

Wrapped in her tight leather outfit, her curvaceous figure displayed astonishing suppleness and seductive contours as she bowed—enough to set any man's blood racing.

"Zhu Zhuyun pays her respects to His Highness the Holy Son."

Her voice was soft and honeyed, carrying a hint of deliberate flattery.

Everyone's eyes instantly turned to Lin Qiu, waiting for the Holy Son's response.

Lin Qiu still looked languid as his gaze wandered casually over Zhu Zhuyun.

She really was a beauty.

Then his gaze shifted slightly, settling on the little girl, Zhu Zhuqing, who had remained silent the entire time.

She hadn't yet grown into her features, but her cool, stubborn gaze was more interesting than the alluring woman beside her.

"The older one's not bad."

Lin Qiu spoke mildly. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly across the entire square.

Davis felt a weight lift from his heart. It stung a little, but as long as Lin Qiu agreed, Star Luo Empire's relationship with Spirit Hall would be secure.

However, Lin Qiu's next words froze the smile on Davis's face.

"I want the younger one too."

Lin Qiu raised a finger and pointed at Zhu Zhuqing, seated beside Zhu Zhuyun. "One big, one small. They'll make a perfect pair."

Silence.

Deathly silence.

The square, which had been somewhat noisy moments earlier, fell utterly quiet.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the astonishing young man on the platform.

He wanted both?

What did he take Star Luo Empire's two most promising young women for?

Cabbages at a market?

Picking and choosing was one thing, but he wanted to take the whole lot?

The seductive smile on Zhu Zhuyun's face froze for a moment, then a glimmer flashed in her eyes.

This man was greedy.

Zhu Zhuqing stiffened, staring at Lin Qiu in disbelief. A trace of panic finally appeared on her cool little face.

Davis's face turned ashen. His hands, hanging at his sides, clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms.

Humiliation!

This was blatant humiliation!

Zhu Zhuyun was his fiancée, and Zhu Zhuqing was his future sister-in-law. Both women bore the mark of the Star Luo Imperial Family.

Lin Qiu's demand wasn't simply a matter of stealing women. He was publicly grinding the dignity of the Star Luo Imperial Family into the dirt!

"Your Highness the Holy Son... are you joking?"

Davis's voice trembled, the result of desperately holding back his fury. "Zhuyun is my fiancée, while Zhuqing is also betrothed. Your demand is rather too dismissive of Star Luo Empire."

The guests around them shook their heads.

The Holy Son might be powerful, but his social intelligence seemed a little lacking.

No matter how overbearing Spirit Hall was, surely it couldn't openly steal the fiancée of another nation's prince?

If word got out, Star Luo Empire would lose all face, and it might even spark a war between the two nations.

"That's right, Your Highness the Holy Son. There are plenty of fish in the sea..."

A wise and cautious Cardinal tried to speak up and mediate, afraid that Lin Qiu's youthful impulsiveness might ruin Spirit Hall's grand plans.

But Lin Qiu merely glanced at Davis.

His gaze was utterly dismissive, like a dragon looking at an ant that dared bare its fangs at him.

"Star Luo Empire?"

Lin Qiu chuckled. "What's that?"

"If I set my sights on something, it's mine. Do you have a problem with that?"

Arrogant!

Arrogant beyond all bounds!

Everyone present felt their scalps go numb.

On the Douluo Continent, aside from the legendary god, surely no one else dared to ask, "What's Star Luo Empire?"

Davis could no longer endure the humiliation.

As a prince, he had been the center of attention his entire life. When had he ever suffered such an insult?

In that moment, his reason finally snapped.

"Lin Qiu!"

Davis strode forward, Soul Power surging around him. "Don't think that because you defeated Yu Tianheng, you're truly invincible!"

"A dead genius isn't a genius at all!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and murderous intent poured from him like a raging tide.

He was going to kill Lin Qiu!

Even if he had to pay a price, he would never tolerate such humiliation!

Besides, if he killed Lin Qiu, Spirit Hall would lose a future peerless powerhouse. That might not be a bad thing for Star Luo Empire.

Just as Davis's killing intent erupted, the familiar mechanical voice rang out again in Lin Qiu's mind.

[Ding! Descendant bloodline of the "Western Geng-Metal White Tiger Immortal King" detected!]

[Warning! Warning! The opponent harbors intense killing intent toward the host!]

[Emergency quest triggered: The Son of the Imperial Clan's murderous intent.]

[Quest description: This man bears the bloodline of an ancient Immortal King and poses an extremely high threat!]

[Quest objective: Slay this beast! Proclaim the Heavenly Emperor's might!]

[Quest rewards: Increased complete awakening of the Nine-Nether Ao Martial Soul, one hundred jin of Divine Source, and a cultivation method for the Dao Palace Realm.]

Listening to the system's description, Lin Qiu almost couldn't stop himself from laughing aloud.

Western Geng-Metal White Tiger Immortal King?

Davis's Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul had actually been hyped up by the system as the bloodline of an Immortal King?

This system really was hopelessly face-blind and prone to wild flights of fancy.

Still, since the quest had been issued, and the rewards were so generous...

Lin Qiu looked at Davis below, his face twisted with killing intent, and his eyes gradually turned cold.

"You want to kill me?"

Lin Qiu stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering in the wind. "With what, you sickly cat?"

"You'll regret this!"

Davis roared. His muscles suddenly swelled, bursting through his fitted clothes.

"White Tiger, possess me!"

Roar!

A deafening tiger's roar rang across the square.

Davis's golden hair instantly turned black and white, and a large "king" character appeared on his forehead. His hands transformed into massive tiger paws, their sharp claws gleaming with a chilling light.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple.

Four Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet.

A Soul Ancestor with Soul Power above level forty!

And one with the top-tier Beast Martial Soul, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger!

His strength far surpassed Yu Tianheng's.

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

Davis held nothing back, activating an enhancement skill right from the start.

His body grew taller still, and a golden sheen covered his skin. His defense, attack power, and strength all doubled in an instant!