Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 421 - 417: Opportunities at the Registration Point
Li Qingxue’s cheeks instantly turned red with urgency: "Husband, that’s not what I meant."
Xia Feng gently kissed her hair tip with a chuckle: "Haha, I know, I was just teasing you."
"You must trust your husband’s strength; it’s just a martial arts tournament. As long as no unparalleled old monsters show up, under two hundred years old, your husband can be said to be invincible."
Of course, Li Qingxue knew Xia Feng was very strong, but she still couldn’t help worrying about his situation.
After a long while, she hugged Xia Feng: "I know my husband is amazing. I just feel like I’ve done too little for him."
Xia Feng sighed, fully understanding Li Qingxue’s feelings. To him, the fact that she and the other women were living well, holding on until he could save them, was already the biggest help they could give him.
The two walked around the Divine King City, each with their own thoughts, and Li Qingxue continuously introduced Xia Feng to some of the sights in the city.
When they reached the north of the city, Li Qingxue’s expression turned slightly worried: "This is where the tournament is being held."
Surrounding them stood ten stages, with a crowd gathered at the entrance, asking various questions.
"Ever since the Divine King came to power, he’s been more receptive to us loose cultivators’ opinions."
"Exactly, in the past, these things never involved loose cultivators."
"Even if loose cultivators were involved, it was just scraps thrown out to be bribed for tokens, not openly doing rank battles and distributing tokens according to ranks."
"Things are really better now compared to the past."
However, some voiced a contrary opinion: "Although they gave out tokens, three-tenths of all Secret Realm gains must be handed over to the Divine King. Isn’t that a bit too domineering?"
"If you’re unwilling to give, then leave; no one is begging you to compete."
The surroundings fell silent for a moment, then became lively again, as if trying to cover up something.
When Xia Feng arrived, he happened to hear the last bit of conversation, causing him to raise an eyebrow: "Your mother is really quite something."
Li Qingxue also smiled: "Yes, although she initially used me as a test, she later realized that I’m genuinely peaceful and focused on cultivation, so those tests decreased significantly."
"A lot of cultivators are worried about whether my mother will choose an heir, and they are concerned about the heir’s character."
Xia Feng thought of Li Qingyu, who had just appeared cold yet couldn’t hide her arrogance, and looked slightly helpless.
"Your mother is in her prime; why is she so eager to choose an heir?"
"And her judgment is really..."
"If she gains power, I’m afraid the good practices accumulated in the Celestial Sword Divine Domain over the years would all be changed."
Li Qingxue’s expression also grew slightly helpless: "There’s nothing we can do. Although my mother is in her prime, she’s not content to stop at the Divine King level."
"So all these years, she has been obsessed with cultivation and has let go of many external matters."
Li Qingxue sighed and looked at Xia Feng: "Additionally, many people think my mother has a good bloodline, making it more suitable to choose an heir from her children."
"And if they’re young, they’re easier to control."
This last sentence was the most crucial point. The entire Celestial Sword Divine Domain was not united; many family members had twisted thoughts, and Sword Cultivators were not merely obsessed with swords to the exclusion of everything else.
Xia Feng sighed slightly, didn’t say much, and just stepped forward to the registration desk.
The registrar sized Xia Feng up and suddenly his expression brightened considerably.
"Hey, young man, your forehead is full and your bones are unusual. You’re a good candidate for great accomplishments."
"I have an opportunity here, do you want to hear about it?"
Xia Feng looked somewhat puzzled. Why did this person speak so casually?
"Go ahead, I’m listening."
The people around weren’t convinced by the registrar’s words at first but seeing Xia Feng’s indifferent demeanor and the decorations on him that suggested wealth, their voices lowered considerably, though gossip continued nonetheless.
"What a jinx, where did he come from? The referral spots in this young man’s hands are limited, and here comes another one to compete."
"For heaven’s sake, he doesn’t look like someone in need, why is he fighting for a token here?"
Some people, seeing Xia Feng for the first time, were certain he would take a token, and were already worried about facing him on stage.
Others had a different motive for coming. Seeing Xia Feng, they were instinctively on guard.
Especially after the registrar mentioned an opportunity, those surrounding Xia Feng became increasingly hostile.
The registrar wore a slightly rebellious smile.
"Do you know whose person I am?"
"Currently, the Divine King’s daughter is very prominent in the Divine Domain, you know her, right?"
He winked at Xia Feng, causing those around to breathe a bit heavier.
She was indeed prominent in the Divine Domain, and mentioning an opportunity...
As expected, the registrar chuckled, a hint of greed appearing on his face: "As long as you give me one hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals, I’ll introduce you to my master. How about it?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"You should know, a mere hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals wouldn’t even catch her eye normally."
"Now to buy such a qualification to meet Lady Goddess, if she really takes a liking to your talent, you’ll be skyrocketing."
The registrar kept promoting the referral, seeming to emphasize how rare it was.
Xia Feng turned to glance at Li Qingxue standing outside the crowd: "Qingxue, do you all not even see a hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals?"
Li Qingxue was startled, then quickly realized he was declaring himself as her man, feeling slightly moved. She replied: "No, even Li Qingyu would need those hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals."
This was true, Li Qingyu had too many subordinates to maintain. Be it a hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals or a hundred Lower Grade Divine Crystals, she would need to spend them carefully.
Moreover, having been directly refused earlier, Xia Feng couldn’t possibly spend a hundred Middle Grade Divine Crystals to pursue a rejected opportunity.
People nearby exchanged strange glances, then someone quietly explained to another: "That’s the Divine Maiden brought back from the Lower Realm last year."
"Seems her name is Goddess Qingxue, also a daughter of the Divine King. What’s she doing here today?"
