Dai Weisi's Tragic Death!

Dai Weisi first offered a compliment before shifting his tone, his gaze landing on Zhu Zhuyun beside him. "However, Your Highness the Holy Son is not yet wed. Though our Star Luo Empire is lacking, we are more than willing to forge a matrimonial alliance with Martial Soul Hall."

"This is the eldest daughter of the Zhu Family, Zhu Zhuyun. Whether in beauty or talent, she is a standout among the younger generation of Star Luo..."

As he spoke these words, his heart bled.

Zhu Zhuyun was his fiancée, an essential asset for his future struggle for the throne.

But if he could trade one woman for the support of Martial Soul Hall, or at least ensure this terrifying Holy Son would not harbor hostility toward Star Luo, then the deal was worth it.

For the sake of the throne, there was nothing that could not be sacrificed.

Upon hearing Dai Weisi's words, Zhu Zhuyun did not show any anger; instead, she obediently stood up and offered a graceful bow toward Lin Qiu.

Her voluptuous curves, wrapped in tight leather, displayed an astonishing elasticity and arc with that bow, enough to make any man's blood boil.

"Zhu Zhuyun greets Your Highness the Holy Son."

Her voice was soft and bone-melting, carrying a hint of deliberate ingratiation.

The eyes of the entire venue instantly converged on Lin Qiu, waiting for the Holy Son's response.

Lin Qiu remained in his languid posture, his gaze sweeping casually over Zhu Zhuyun.

She was indeed a stunner.

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

Although she had not yet fully matured, that cold and stubborn look in her eyes was far more interesting than the flamboyant woman beside her.

"The big one is not bad."

Lin Qiu spoke indifferently, his voice not loud, yet it carried clearly across the entire venue.

Dai Weisi felt a sense of relief; although it pained him, as long as Lin Qiu agreed, the relationship between the Star Luo Empire and Martial Soul Hall would be secured.

However, Lin Qiu's next sentence caused the smile on Dai Weisi's face to freeze instantly.

"I want the little one, too."

Lin Qiu extended a finger, pointing at Zhu Zhuqing, who sat beside Zhu Zhuyun. "One big, one small—they make a perfect pair."

Silence.

Dead silence.

The square, which had been somewhat noisy, instantly became deathly quiet.

Everyone widened their eyes, staring at the young man on the high platform who had uttered such shocking words.

He wanted both?

What did he take the two proud daughters of the Star Luo Empire for?

Cabbages at a vegetable market?

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

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

This man was truly greedy.

Zhu Zhuqing's entire body stiffened, and she looked at Lin Qiu in disbelief; a trace of panic finally surfaced on her cold, small face.

Dai Weisi's complexion turned ashen instantly, his hands clenched tightly at his sides, his nails digging deep into his flesh.

Humiliation!

This was naked, blatant humiliation!

Zhu Zhuyun was his fiancée, and Zhu Zhuqing was his future sister-in-law; both women were branded with the label of the Star Luo Imperial Family.

With this demand, Lin Qiu wasn't just snatching women; he was trampling the dignity of the Star Luo Imperial Family into the dirt in front of everyone!

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

Dai Weisi's voice trembled, the result of him desperately suppressing his extreme rage. "Zhuyun is my fiancée, and Zhuqing is also betrothed. For the Holy Son to make such a demand, it is to show too little regard for the Star Luo Empire."

The surrounding guests shook their heads one after another.

Although this Holy Son possessed great strength, his emotional intelligence seemed rather low.

Even if Martial Soul Hall was powerful, one could not openly snatch the fiancée of another nation's prince, could they?

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

"Indeed, Your Highness the Holy Son, there are plenty of fish in the sea..."

A seasoned and prudent Cardinal tried to intervene, fearing that Lin Qiu's youthful arrogance would ruin the grand plans of Martial Soul Hall.

However, Lin Qiu merely glanced at Dai Weisi.

That gaze was filled with indifference, like a dragon looking down at an ant waving its claws at it.

"The Star Luo Empire?"

Lin Qiu chuckled. "What kind of thing is that?"

"Whatever I set my eyes on belongs to me. Do you have an opinion?"

Arrogant!

Arrogant beyond all measure!

The crowd present felt their scalps go numb.

On this Douluo Continent, aside from those legendary gods, no one had ever dared to say, "What is the Star Luo Empire?"

Dai Weisi could finally no longer endure this humiliation.

As a prince, he had been the center of attention since childhood; when had he ever suffered such indignity?

His reason snapped completely at this moment.

"Lin Qiu!"

Dai Weisi stomped forward, his soul power surging, "Don't think that just because you defeated a Yu Tianheng, you are truly invincible!"

"In this world, a genius who dies young is no genius at all!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and killing intent surged forth like a tidal wave.

He wanted to kill Lin Qiu!

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

Moreover, as long as Lin Qiu was killed, Martial Soul Hall would lose a future peerless powerhouse, which might not be a bad thing for the Star Luo Empire.

Just as Dai Weisi's killing intent erupted, that familiar mechanical voice rang out in Lin Qiu's mind once more.

Ding! Detected descendant bloodline of the 'Western Geng-Metal White Tiger Immortal King'!

Warning! Warning! The target has developed intense killing intent toward the host!

Triggering emergency mission: The Killing Intent of the Son of the Imperial Clan.

Mission Description: This person carries the bloodline of an Archaic Immortal King and poses a high threat!

Mission Requirements: Slay this villain! Spread the might of the Heavenly Emperor!

Mission Rewards: Nine-Nether Ao Martial Soul complete awakening progress increased, 100 catties of Divine Source, cultivation method for the Dao Palace Realm.

Listening to the system's description, Lin Qiu almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Western Geng-Metal White Tiger Immortal King?

This Dai Weisi's Evil-Eyed White Tiger martial soul was actually being hyped up by the system as the descendant of an Immortal King?

This system was truly a severe case of face-blindness and over-imagination.

However, since the mission had been issued, and the rewards were so generous...

Lin Qiu looked at the murderous Dai Weisi below, his gaze gradually turning cold.

"You want to kill me?"

Lin Qiu stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, "Just with you, this sick cat?"

"You will regret this!"

Dai Weisi let out a furious roar, his muscles suddenly expanding, instantly tearing his well-fitted robes to shreds.

"White Tiger, possess!"

ROAR!

A deafening tiger roar echoed across the plaza.

Dai Weisi's golden hair instantly turned black and white, a large "King" character appeared on his forehead, and his hands transformed into massive tiger paws, their sharp claws glinting with a chilling light.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple.

Four soul rings rose from beneath his feet.

A Soul Ancestor above level forty!

And a Soul Ancestor possessing the top-tier beast martial soul, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger!

His strength was absolutely far superior to that of Yu Tianheng.

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

Dai Weisi held nothing back, activating his augmentation soul skill right from the start.

His body grew taller once more, his skin covered in a layer of golden luster, his defense, attack, and strength all doubling in an instant!