Reactions (Part 2)

Although there are some risks involved in the marriage alliance between Yunlan and the Nalan Family and the Xiao Clan, he is not particularly optimistic about it. Right now, the Xiao Clan is far stronger than the Misty Cloud Sect, and everything depends on the Xiao Clan's decision.

However, Jia Xing Tian stated that if the Nalan Family and the Misty Cloud Sect could form a marriage alliance, then naturally the Imperial Family could as well.

The Imperial Family may not have much else, but it certainly has enough women for marriage alliances.

Let's see if Lin Qing is a possibility first. If that doesn't work, we can try Xiao Yan's other two brothers.

"Go and prepare the gifts. In a few days, bring Yue'er with me to Wutan City! If possible, I plan to have you and your sister become Lin Qing's maids! If not, we can arrange a marriage alliance with the Xiao Clan!"

"Okay, Grandpa!"

Yaoye was not surprised by the decision to Jia Xing Tian; the Xiao Clan now had the right to do so.

However, this also left her with a bitter feeling.

Yaoye understood that if one enjoyed the rights that came with royalty, one had to pay the corresponding obligations.

But being treated like a commodity, open to anyone's selection, made her, as the powerful eldest princess of the Imperial Family, somewhat uncomfortable.

After calming down, Yaoye asked, "Grandpa, what if Yue'er and I aren't chosen?"

"Let's do our best! If it doesn't work out, we should still try to maintain good relations!"

After giving Jia Xing Tian instructions, Yaoye hurriedly left the back garden.

Watching his granddaughter leave, he sensed the Nether Sea Flood Dragon still slumbering in the lake not far away.

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon is a Magical Beast at the Dou Emperor level and is the guardian beast of the Jiama Empire.

In his early years, he fought wars everywhere to strengthen the empire, which left him with many injuries. Over the years, the Imperial Family has secretly invited many high-level Alchemist to treat his injuries, but the results have been minimal and ineffective. He can only rely on his own powerful cultivation to forcibly suppress his injuries.

Simply suppressing the injuries won't allow it to recover; the Nether Sea Flood Dragon is now forced to rely on slumber to sustain its life.

If the Tier 6 Nether Sea Flood Dragon's injuries are allowed to relapse, the Imperial Family will inevitably lose an extremely important combat force.

There was no way around it. Even if he broke through to the Dou Zong, and the Imperial Family gained another Dou Emperor, this level of strength still couldn't create an overwhelming advantage in the Jia Ma Empire, and the Imperial Family was still in danger of extinction.

Moreover, the wounds on the Nether Sea Flood Dragon's body were all from its battles for the Imperial Family. Even if it didn't achieve anything, it still deserves credit for its hard work. In addition, this old fellow watched it grow up. If there is an opportunity to treat it, it will definitely do so.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Jia Xing Tian's eyes, but it quickly turned into determination. "A storm is brewing! But this is a challenge, and also an opportunity!"

Even if the marriage alliance fails this time, he hopes to cure the Nether Sea Flood Dragon. He has already missed one opportunity, and he doesn't want to miss another.

Both the Xue Clan and the Black Rock City Lord's Mansion developed rapidly after siding with Lin Qing.

You know, he was the one who went first, but unfortunately he didn't make up his mind at the time.

I never expected that I would have to pay even more now.

The headquarters of the Mittel Family in the eastern part of the Imperial Capital.

In a Small Courtyard, Hai Bodong's eyes were slightly closed, and his body swayed gently with the chair. In front of him stood an elderly man with gray hair.

"Elder Hai, news has come from Wutan City and the border: Master Lin has returned!" the old man said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Hai Bodong, who had been looking languid, suddenly changed his expression and sat up abruptly from his chair. He said with some excitement, "Three years! He's finally back! Prepare a gift and come with me to Wutan City!"

Then, as if remembering something, Hai Bodong asked, "By the way, is Queen Medusa with him?"

"Elder Hai, Master Lin has now broken through to the Dou Zong, and Queen Medusa is among those who returned at the same time!" Mittel Teng Shan said.

"Then I'd better not go. After you get to Wutan City, take Ya Fei there!" Hai Bodong's originally enthusiastic heart instantly turned into a very weak one, and he slumped back into his chair.

Even after recovering his strength and advancing to the level of Eight-Star Dou Huang, he still lacked the courage to face Medusa. In the past, when Dou Emperor against other Dou Huangs, he was toyed with like a mouse.

Now that his opponent has broken through to the Dou Zong, he has even less confidence in defeating him.

"Huh?!" Mittel Teng Shan was taken aback upon hearing this. Looking at Hai Bodong, who had lain down again, he couldn't help but ask, "Elder Hai, are you really not going?"

"I'm not going!" Hai Bodong was very determined.

In the end, Mittel Teng Shan had no choice but to leave alone.

After Teng Shan left, Hai Bodong sighed and said, "The Jia Ma Empire is about to undergo a major upheaval!"

"That was close! We almost ran into Medusa again!" Hai Bodong cursed.

The Marshal's Mansion of the Jia Ma Empire, Nalan Mansion.

In the brightly lit hall, a gaunt old man with white hair and beard sat imposingly in the main seat, below him a middle-aged man who looked travel-worn but had a slightly pleased expression on his face.

The two were none other than Nalan Jie and Nalan Su.

Nalan Su had originally been stationed in the western part of the empire with his troops, and it had only been a year. He only rushed back to his family after learning of Lin Qing's return from the border.

Nalan Jie was still poisoned by the Tier 5 Magical Beast Branding Iron Poison Python, just like before, which is why Nalan Su was so happy.

Even Gu He couldn't cure this Brand Poison. To cure it, Alchemist with Heavenly Flames would be needed. According to Gu He and the information he had gathered, Lin Qing of the Xiao Clan was a Sixth-Grade Alchemist with a Heavenly Flames.

"Father, I heard that Lin Qing, the genius of the Xiao Clan, has returned. I wonder if we should bring gifts to pay him a visit?" Nalan Su asked.

"Go and call Yanran back! I'll take her with me!" Nalan Jie said, putting down his teacup.

"But, Father, what about your health?" Nalan Su looked at Nalan Jie with some concern.

"It's alright, I can still hold on for a few more years, I won't die yet! Besides, I'm taking Yanran to the Xiao Clan, whether it's for medical treatment or to discuss marriage, that shows sincerity."

Nalan Jie waved his hand reassuringly.

Back Mountain the Misty Cloud Sect, the mountains resemble sharp swords piercing the sky, as if they were about to pierce through the heavens.

The mountaintops piercing through the clouds resemble small hills, shrouded in a sea of clouds, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

On the edge of a cliff, amidst swirling clouds and mist, a graceful figure appeared and disappeared. The woman wore a tight-fitting brocade robe with gold trim and purple trim. Her long, black hair was styled into a phoenix-like updo, exuding an undeniable nobility. Her face was serene and beautiful, like a clear spring in a secluded mountain, inspiring both awe and a touch of allure in those who admired her noble status.

The surrounding milky white clouds and ribbon-like wind-attribute battle Dou Qi further accentuated the woman's ethereal beauty.

Just as the woman was practicing her cultivation, she heard hurried and flustered footsteps behind her.

"Da da da~!"

The woman also snapped out of her reverie, turned around, and looked at the person who had approached.