"Holding the everlasting luminous pearl, the changer of the rules of the world."
Gu Qingyue murmured and repeated it softly.
She has had two wishes since she was a child.
The first wish is that of a girl. She wants to find a husband and have a thrilling love.
So three years ago she came to ask the Daoist master for divination. In the past three years, she turned a blind eye to the pursuit of countless people, just waiting for the Daoist master to speak.
The second wish is the wish of a princess. She hopes that one day, she can lead the people of the underground city to return to the land and see the light of day again!
She desires change!
Therefore, when she heard the Daoist master's words, Gu Qingyue was extremely shocked.
My wishful husband could actually be a changer of the rules of the world?!
You must know that the Daoist master is over a hundred years old, has high moral standards, and has practiced the techniques left behind by the bones of a thousand-year-old desolate beast, so he can be so capable.
He is not easy to predict, but he has never made a miscalculation!
If you find your ideal husband, wouldn't it be possible to fulfill your two wishes of love and career at the same time?
"Send an order throughout the city to look for the man with the eternal luminous pearl!" she ordered impatiently.
You only have ten days, so you can't waste a moment.
But even after the order was passed, Gu Qingyue was still worried that she didn't have enough time, and asked again:
"Daoist, can I find him within ten days?"
"Fate has its own destiny."
"But I don't have much time!"
The Daoist master bowed slightly to the princess and said without joy or sorrow, "The princess cares about the world and has compassion for heaven and earth. She should not be so miserable."
"Since I've been drawn, this is my life."
"If the princess doesn't want to die, she can find a replacement to be a sacrifice."
"The drawing ceremony was witnessed by thousands of people. How can we go back on our word, not even me!" Gu Qingyue decisively refused.
"But what if someone voluntarily sacrifices his life for the princess?"
"To put it lightly."
Gu Qingyue knew that although she was deeply loved on the surface, it was impossible for anyone to be willing to die for her!
No one knows what will happen if they are given to the mountain god as a sacrifice. All they know is that the mountain god only wants virgin young girls. Maybe they will be humiliated first and then eaten. Who knows...
"I can make another fortune for the princess."
"How long will your hexagram take? I don't have time to wait another three years."
"It'll only take a moment."
The Daoist stretched out his hand to clamp a piece of yellow fallen leaf, his eyes slightly closed.
At this moment, even the wind around him stopped.
Just a few breaths, to this old man, seemed like years had passed!
When he opened his eyes, his brows were full of exhaustion.
"Ahem... ahem..."
The blood he coughed up splattered on the ground.
"Daoist, are you okay? Come here!"
"It's okay..."
Gu Qingyue clearly felt that the Daoist master had become much older.
But he smiled, "Princess, there is indeed a person who will voluntarily sacrifice himself as a sacrifice for you."
"Who?"
Chen Nian went to Xiaohe's house.
Only then did he find out that Xiao He was an orphan. His parents died while working on land, and he could only live on the royal family's subsidies.
The policy of providing subsidies to these children who have lost their parents was implemented by the princess, so she is particularly grateful to the princess.
"I'm sorry, there's nothing to entertain you here." Xiao He smiled shyly, "But you can feel at ease here, and you probably won't be taken away."
"It's okay, you've already helped me a lot."
At this moment, there was a sudden noise and commotion outside, and it seemed that the whole street was boiling!
"Are the officers and soldiers here to check on foreigners again? You stay inside, I'll go out and take a look."
Xiaohe hurriedly opened the door and came outside, asking the neighbor woman, "What happened?"
"The princess has just issued a city-wide announcement to find a person holding an eternal luminous pearl. Whoever finds it will be rewarded heavily!"
After understanding the situation, Xiaohe returned home and told Chen Nian the full story.
"The night pearl that never goes out..."
Chen Nian was stunned.
Isn't that thing in my own hands?
The purpose of the prop dropped after killing the dragon was unknown. He thought it could only be used for lighting, but he didn't expect it to be here!
In other words, the main quest is triggered just because you hold the Luminous Pearl?
Everything makes sense.
But Chen Nian doesn't intend to expose himself rashly. Acting recklessly may lead to bad things, so he still has to give priority to gathering information.
Boom, boom, boom!
Someone knocked hard on the door outside.
"Open the door, officers and men!"
Xiaohe's face immediately became serious.
Why did the officers and soldiers suddenly find their home? They couldn't possibly know that Chen Nian was hiding here!
She had no choice but to signal Chen Nian to hide inside and deal with it herself.
Chen Nian understood, turned on Hidden Shadow, hid his figure, and prepared to wait and see what would happen.
I saw Xiaohe opening the door, and there were a group of officers and soldiers standing on both sides, and a man wearing a brocade robe strode in. He seemed to be of high status!
"Xiao He, a folk girl, has seen your Excellency..." Xiao He saluted hurriedly.
"No need, no need!"
Xiaohe didn't expect that this prominent man would support him with his hands, and he was a little flattered.
"Xiao He, I am here to ask you a question. If you were asked to replace the princess as a sacrifice to the mountain god, would you be willing?"
There was a brief silence in the house.
Chen Nian watched from the side, feeling angry in his heart. They actually wanted Xiao He to be a sacrifice in place of the princess?
It is impossible for a normal person to be willing to do so, as it would kill someone.
If this group of people dared to threaten Xiao He, he was ready to take action.
"I..."
"I do."
After thinking for a long time, Xiaohe buried his head and gave his answer.
Chen Nian was stunned and speechless for a moment.
He still underestimated the kindness of this girl. She was willing to protect him, a foreigner, and of course she would help the princess who was kind to him.
"Seriously! You are seriously willing to take the place of the princess!"
"Well... the princess is much more useful alive than me. With her here, many people like me can live a better life. With her here, maybe we can return to the land."
"Oh my lord! You are truly the lord of the princess!"
The man in the brocade robe was so excited that he salivated. "Come on, follow us into the palace. I will serve you well before the sacrifice begins!"
Xiaohe looked back at the location of Chen Nian and asked weakly, "Can I stay at home?"
"No, no, as a sacrificer, you must maintain the most perfect condition, eat well, wear good clothes, and bathe in flower petals every day. Only in this way can the mountain god be satisfied. Please come!"
"Okay..."
Surrounded by a group of officers and soldiers, Xiao He had no choice but to leave.
Soon, the news spread that she volunteered to become a sacrifice in place of the princess, and the whole city was shocked!
"Xiao He is such a good girl. I never thought she would be willing to sacrifice herself..."
"Yes... she is such a kind girl, the mountain god will definitely love her!"