Chapter 139 - 136: Shocking News

Outside the Wind Shelter Inn, Qiu Fengliang, who was hiding in the shadows, let out a sigh and quietly left. Meanwhile, the news of Mo Qianqian’s failure to refine the Spirit-Breaking Pill and advance had quickly spread through the streets and alleys of the Imperial City, reaching the ears of various factions.

The news left everyone thoroughly astonished. In truth, many had prepared exorbitant prices to recruit him. After all, the emergence of a Third-Grade Spirit Master would be a monumental event for the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

Not long after, a petite and exquisite figure, possessing the pristine charm of a girl next door, came looking for Mo Qianqian. It was none other than Nangong Ling.

Mo Qianqian welcomed Nangong Ling into the tearoom. Looking at her delicate face, he cut straight to the chase, "Miss Nangong, what brings you to me?"

Nangong Ling was dressed in a sheer amber-red dress, her hair adorned with numerous small bell ornaments. She tilted her small head and asked, "It’s quite surprising that you suddenly prepared to get engaged to Xian Ling’Er. Are you certain that you’ll be marrying her in a few months?"

"Yes," Mo Qianqian nodded.

"Do you really not like me?" Nangong Ling asked.

"Miss Nangong, that was just a misunderstanding," he explained.

"Never mind. Anyway, to me, the most important thing isn’t romance, but my future!" Nangong Ling sighed. She then took out an invitation and handed it to him. "In three days, Ling Lang and I will be married. Tai Xuan Academy and the Ling Family are preparing for a marital alliance. You are the first to receive an invitation!"

"What!" Mo Qianqian was greatly shocked. Ling Lang and Nangong Ling were getting married in three days? Hadn’t Ling Qingxue said that, because of Tai Xuan Academy, Ling Lang was preparing to leave the Ling Family for Nangong Ling’s sake? Now, the Ling Family was actually forming a marital alliance with Tai Xuan Academy? And doing it so openly?

This was a monumental event that would shake the entire Great Xia Dynasty! The dynasty might even undergo drastic changes as a result. After all, the imperial family would never allow the three major families to become too powerful. Nor would they allow Tai Xuan Academy to dominate the Great Xia Dynasty. The imperial family and Tai Xuan Academy had a pact stating that the academy must not interfere in the dynasty’s affairs. Yet now, the two factions were forming an alliance and announcing it to the world!

Naturally, the Ling Family and Tai Xuan Academy must have anticipated the backlash. For them to proceed regardless meant they likely had something to rely on. Once this news broke, undercurrents would surge throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty. And this was his chance—his opportunity to charge into the Ling Family. Even if he hadn’t successfully advanced to become a Third-Grade Spirit Master! Because once someone stirred the pot, the imperial family, the Yuwen Family, and the Lie Family probably wouldn’t just stand by and watch. This was especially true for the imperial family.

"What, are you surprised?" Nangong Ling asked with a smile.

"Indeed," Mo Qianqian nodded.

"Are you the only one allowed to get engaged to Xian Ling’Er, while I can’t marry Ling Lang? It’s just that my wedding is happening a bit faster than yours," she said.

"You two aren’t just getting married; it’s a political alliance," he pointed out.

"Yes, an alliance for the sake of our futures," Nangong Ling admitted.

"If you’d let me offer some advice, I’d suggest you don’t marry him," Mo Qianqian said.

Although the alliance between Ling Lang and Nangong Ling was creating an opportunity for him, he still couldn’t help but warn her. If she married Ling Lang and he attacked the ceremony, Ling Lang would inevitably step forward to defend her. And he would definitely kill Ling Lang. When that happened, Nangong Ling would become a widow the moment she got married. Of course, he couldn’t say this to her directly.

Nangong Ling froze for a moment. "Are you admitting that you like me?"

Mo Qianqian shook his head. "No, I’m just offering some advice. The two of you might not have a good ending."

Nangong Ling suddenly flashed a sly smile. Resting her chin on her hands, she looked at him and asked, "Then will you take me away and elope?"

Mo Qianqian was rendered speechless. He realized she was taking things in that direction, but he harbored no such feelings for her. "Miss Nangong, this might be a misunderstanding," he explained.

"You... Hmph, forget it." Although she was joking, Nangong Ling still felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment. She couldn’t help but wonder if Asura had firmly chosen her. She probably wouldn’t have chosen him anyway, opting for her future instead, right? Compared to her prospects, romance simply wasn’t that important in her heart.

"In three days, remember to come to the Ling Family and watch me get married." Nangong Ling stood up and walked out of the room.

"I definitely will!" Mo Qianqian rose to see her out. He would absolutely be there. Only, he would be going there to wreak havoc and kill Ling Qingxue!

Just as he escorted Nangong Ling out of the inn, he spotted another figure outside the door. It was none other than Ling Qingxue! Mo Qianqian’s eyes narrowed. At that moment, Shi Muyao also ran out. Upon seeing Ling Qingxue, a look of disgust surfaced on her face, even though Mo Qianqian was no longer her husband. Nangong Ling and Ling Qingxue exchanged smiles and greeted each other before Nangong Ling departed.

Ling Qingxue then turned to Mo Qianqian and said with a smile, "Master Asura, Qingxue has visited many times. A while ago, you hadn’t returned to the Imperial City.

"Over twenty days ago, upon hearing that you were engaged to Xian Ling’Er, Qingxue came twice more, but you were always in seclusion.

"Now, I’ve finally managed to see you, Master Asura."

"What do you want with me?" Mo Qianqian asked, suppressing his cold intent. Looking for him? In three days, he would kill her!

"I came this time because I wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with you, Master Asura," Ling Qingxue said.

"There’s nothing for us to talk about. I’ve already given away the item you’re looking for," Mo Qianqian rejected her.

"I’m already aware of that. I didn’t come to see you for that matter. I came this time..." Ling Qingxue paused for a moment before continuing, "Master Asura, if you are willing, I am also willing to marry you."

"What?" At this, the members of the Asura Conglomerate present in the courtyard were all stunned. Xian Ling’Er’s engagement to Asura had already shocked them greatly. The two were already officially engaged. Now, Ling Qingxue, the number one genius on the Hidden Dragon List, was actually offering to marry Asura right in front of them? What was going on? Was Asura’s charm really that great?

"You..." Shi Muyao flew into an inexplicable rage, her chest heaving with anger. Why was this woman so annoying? Not to mention harming her ex-husband, Mo Qianqian, now she actually wanted to seduce Elder Asura? Even though Elder Asura was already engaged, she herself hadn’t completely lost all hope. Moreover, he was a taken man! How could this woman be so shameless as to offer her hand in marriage? Was she trying to snatch the groom? Shi Muyao’s mind was in a mess as a deep, uncontrollable jealousy welled up inside her.

Mo Qianqian was also taken aback; he certainly hadn’t expected this. Ling Qingxue was nothing more than a heartless, venomous woman. For her to publicly offer her hand in marriage—what kind of stunt was she pulling now? "Is this your doing, or the Ling Family’s?" he asked in a deeply apathetic tone.

Ling Qingxue shook her head. "It’s not just for the family’s benefit. From the moment you saved me, I’ve had feelings for you."

"That day, were you truly devoid of the strength for even a single strike?" Mo Qianqian retorted, his voice turning cold.