At a tavern in the Royal Capital.
Chu Kuangren emerged from seclusion. With his current comprehension of the Dao and the help of Blacklight Saint's remains, he had needed only a few days to gain an initial grasp of the Taotie Technique.
This technique was immensely powerful, and he believed it would be a great help to him. However, it could easily damage his own fortune, so he needed to use it cautiously.
Yes.
In this world of cultivation, fortune and merit existed too. Thus, many cultivators dared not slaughter indiscriminately despite their great strength, fearing they would become entangled in karma and damage their own fortune.
"Little fellow, you're finally awake. Did you gain anything?"
The Seventh Ancestor's voice came from the void.
"Yes, a little." Chu Kuangren smiled faintly.
"Good. I happen to have something to tell you. You lucky brat, you've even won over Princess Linglong."
Chu Kuangren was getting up to drink some water. Hearing the Seventh Ancestor's words, he spat it out on the spot, his face filled with shock. "Seventh Ancestor, how did you know?"
"Not only do I know, but the sect leader and the others know too."
"What happened?"
Chu Kuangren hurriedly asked.
"Two days ago, the sect leader agreed to a marriage alliance between the Mystic Heaven Sect and the Qingyun Dynasty. You will become the Qingyun Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-Law."
Chu Kuangren was stunned.
What had happened during his few days in seclusion?
It had only been a few days, and he had already been sold?
How much did they sell me for?
Could I have a cut?
"Wait, Seventh Ancestor, why didn't you tell me about this first?"
"Princess Linglong gave you her Mysterious Nether Essence. Now that her side has come knocking, what, do you intend to refuse?"
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