Top-Tier Superpower Student-Chapter 569 - 541 Red Flame Stone

"Ah... yes, yes, I certainly wish for Zixia's happiness," Marquis Ouyang hastily said.

Lin Tian couldn't outright refute Marquis Ouyang, and then he said, "Alliance Hierarch, how about this? I will spend more time with Zixia, and we shall not mention marriage for the time being. If sparks of love fly, even better. If they don't, we can still be friends. No matter what the final outcome is, I dare not forget the life-saving grace you and Fairy Zixia have shown me, nor can I forget your kindness in recognizing my potential."

Marquis Ouyang also caught Lin Tian's drift and decided not to force him, nodding in agreement.

Afterwards, Fairy Zixia came in holding a bottle of wine, and Marquis Ouyang took the wine, saying, "Try this, it's over a hundred years old, a well-established brand."

Lin Tian filled a glass to the brim and downed it in one go. The initial taste was somewhat spicy, but it turned sweet upon reaching the gut. Moreover, the aroma of the wine lingered and didn't go to the head—it was fine liquor indeed.

Even someone like Lin Tian who didn't understand wine could tell it was good, so it must truly be so.

He gave a thumbs up to Marquis Ouyang in praise.

Then, Marquis Ouyang took out a map and presented Lin Tian with a grand gift.

Marquis Ouyang pointed to a volcano on the map and said,

"Lin Tian, this volcano is about to erupt, and inside it lies a treasure that I believe you would be interested in."

"A treasure?" Lin Tian became interested. Who could be indifferent to treasures?

Marquis Ouyang said, "One of your superpowers is fire, and within this volcano, there lies a Red Flame Stone. The Red Flame Stone is located at the very heart of the volcano, constantly enveloped by magma and fierce flames. Over time, it has accumulated a tremendous amount of Fire Element energy. If you could absorb the energy within the Red Flame Stone, it would greatly benefit your Fire Control Technique."

"Wow! Really?" Lin Tian exclaimed.

Marquis Ouyang nodded, "This is information my subordinates acquired by chance, absolutely accurate. I originally thought that if you joined the Tianxia Alliance, this Red Flame Stone would be my welcome gift to you. But since you're not willing to join, I still want to inform you about the Red Flame Stone. I believe, you will not let me down."

"Thank you. If there's ever anything you need my assistance with in the future, Alliance Hierarch, just say the word," Lin Tian replied.

Marquis Ouyang nodded, handed over the map to Lin Tian, and said, "Take good care of this map. The volcano will erupt within three days. At that time, the Red Flame Stone will definitely be ejected with the lava and smoke. Whether you can obtain it or not will depend on your abilities."

"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch," Lin Tian took the map.

Marquis Ouyang warned, "This matter is highly secretive, yet some forces will still learn of it. So, it won't be just you trying to claim the Red Flame Stone. Be cautious, never underestimate your opponents, and watch out for sneak attacks."

"Understood," Lin Tian replied and then thanked him again before slowly taking his leave.

After Lin Tian had left, Fairy Zixia said indignantly, "Father, Lin Tian doesn't wish to join us, so why did we tell him about the Red Flame Stone? If we had sent someone to seize it, we could have cultivated a truly loyal and powerful ally."

"Cough cough cough...!"

Just as Marquis Ouyang was about to speak, he coughed several times, and Fairy Zixia hurriedly helped him to regulate his breathing, her eyes filled with worry.

"Lin Tian is a person of integrity and gratitude. We saved his life and shared with him the news of the Red Flame Stone. When you need his help in the future, he will certainly come to your aid. My health is deteriorating, and before I die, I must find someone reliable for you. Otherwise, after my death, people like Zuo Yunfei will surely make their move against you, and you are no match for them."

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"Dad, what are you talking about? You will definitely live a long and full life," said Fairy Zixia with tears in her eyes.

"Don't comfort me, I know my own body," Marquis Ouyang shifted the conversation. "Daughter, with Lin Tian outside supporting you, I can rest easy. But there is still one thing I want to tell you."

"What is it?" Fairy Zixia asked.

"You know, your father has never married, nor does he have his own children. Although you are my adopted daughter, I love you as if you were my own."

"I will always remember how kind you have been to me, father," Fairy Zixia said with a contented smile, leaning into Marquis Ouyang's embrace.

"You are also twenty-two years old this year. At this age, you should be getting married. Dad doesn't want you to end up lonely like me, dying old without a companion by your side."

Fairy Zixia, thinking of Marquis Ouyang's illness, grew even sadder and could no longer hold back her tears. She said, "Dad, you've suffered!"

"What do you think of Lin Tian? I have already spoken to him about this. He said you are beautiful and that he is interested in you. Why not try and spend more time with Lin Tian? Dad won't have the chance to hold his own grandchildren, but if you both try, I may still be able to attend your wedding."

"Dad, what are you saying? I've only met Lin Tian a few times, how can we just jump to talking about marriage!" Fairy Zixia said, wiping away her tears, feeling embarrassed.

"You are dearest to your old dad, and I won't misjudge you. I have been the Alliance Hierarch of Tianxia Alliance for many years and have never misread a person. Spend more time with Lin Tian, I'm sure you will fall in love with him."

"Dad, you're not making any sense anymore, I can't talk to you," Fairy Zixia said, and, showing a bit of a temper, she left, quickly closing the door behind her. As she walked down the hallway, her mind was filled with images of Lin Tian, stirring the misty romantic feelings of her younger years.

"Ah, Fairy Zixia, what are you thinking? Lin Tian is so unappreciative, how could he be worthy of you? Stop thinking about it, just stop," Fairy Zixia advised herself.

Although she was reluctant to think about it, the thought of Marquis Ouyang's failing health inevitably brought the subject back to her mind.

Marquis Ouyang didn't have much time left, Fairy Zixia was aware of this. She had received so much kindness from Marquis Ouyang in her life, and now, as he neared death, his last wish was to witness her wedding. Fairy Zixia really didn't want Marquis Ouyang to be disappointed.

But she couldn't just marry Lin Tian and wrong herself just for Marquis Ouyang's sake.

Fairy Zixia found herself in a difficult realm, torn between the love she yearned to pursue, which would surely mean Marquis Ouyang would not see her wedding, and marrying Lin Tian, which would be a marriage of convenience she did not desire, but would fulfill Marquis Ouyang's wish.

On one side was love, and on the other, family affection.

This really was a tough problem for Fairy Zixia!

In the end, Fairy Zixia decided to take a step back from both love and family affection, just as Marquis Ouyang had suggested. In a few days, she would first spend some time with Lin Tian. If it should happen that she fell for Lin Tian, that would be for the best, and if not, then Fairy Zixia would definitely not marry beneath her to Lin Tian.

That's settled!

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