Stellar Transformation-Chapter 590: Episode 16 - 51 Withdrawing from the Marriage Contest
Chapter Two Arrives!
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Artifact refining wasn’t something Qin Yu was in a hurry about. After all, he still had more than nine years. Moreover, in the New Universe, the time acceleration limit could reach over ten thousand times. That is to say, once Qin Yu entered the New Universe, he would have nearly a hundred thousand years’ worth of time.
Two years to refine artifacts for the two brothers.
The remaining time would be sufficient to craft a second gift.
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In the grassy area of the garden behind Piaoyun Mansion, Qin Yu lay on the ground, his mind constantly pondering.
"A residence, a residence that can contain the Divine World, yes, this indeed is the utmost integration of formation and artifact refining." Qin Yu held high expectations for this gift.
This residence would be hundreds, even thousands of times more difficult to craft than an Upper Grade Heavenly Divine Artifact.
It’s very complex, and the materials required were excessive. Qin Yu’s demands were not just for functionality, but also for the appearance; it needed to look naturally flawless.
How to design the residence.
What materials to use for each part of the residence, how to make the whole residence more perfect, how to naturally embed the various sceneries.
Each question endlessly circled in Qin Yu’s mind.
Qin Yu appeared to be lying idly on the ground, but he was continuously thinking. He was quite confident in his abilities; with his deduction skills, he believed that it would take him only a month to clarify these issues, given his accomplishments in formations and artifact refining.
As time passed by.
The model of the residence in Qin Yu’s mind became clearer and clearer, and he had a solid grasp of the various material combinations. He knew where to employ what formation for a perfect integration.
"Master."
"Hmm?"
Qin Yu jolted awake and turned to look beside him. It turned out to be Uncle Fu, who had come over, "Uncle Fu, what’s the matter?"
Uncle Fu said respectfully, "Master, Divine King ’Duanmu Yu’ is waiting outside for the master."
"He’s waiting outside quietly?" Qin Yu was surprised.
For a God King level expert to go somewhere, they could do so with instantaneous movement. Yet Duanmu Yu waited outside Piaoyun Mansion, which clearly showed that he still regarded Qin Yu as an equal and hadn’t put on any airs after becoming a Divine King.
"Quickly let Brother Duanmu in. I’ll go to the living room to see him—no, I’ll personally go to the door to meet him." Qin Yu immediately got up.
If someone else became a Divine King and yet humbly waited outside the mansion, it wouldn’t be fitting for him to act high and mighty and make them come to the living room instead.
On his way to the mansion’s entrance, Qin Yu pondered, "What could Duanmu be visiting me for? Is he continuing to participate in the bridegroom selection?"
These questions swirled in Qin Yu’s heart without yielding any answers. He would have to directly ask Duanmu Yu to find out.
After circling around a pavilion, Qin Yu could see the familiar figure standing outside the entrance of the mansion—that person was Duanmu Yu, along with two personal attendants. Duanmu Yu stood there with his hands behind his back.
"Duanmu." Qin Yu approached with a smile.
"Qin Yu." Duanmu Yu also smiled as he walked in, while the guards at Piaoyun Mansion tried to stop Duanmu Yu’s two personal attendants. Qin Yu signaled with his eyes, and the guards then allowed the personal attendants to come in.
"Duanmu, I truly admire you. In just a short time of knowing each other, you’ve already become a Divine King," Qin Yu said as he walked alongside Duanmu Yu.
Uncle Fu and the two personal attendants followed in a line behind them.
Duanmu Yu chuckled lightly, "Qin Yu, we may not have known each other for a long time, but I have been at the peak of Upper Heavenly God for a very, very long time. During the unprecedented war six trillion years ago, I was already at the peak of Upper Heavenly God. Do you still think I advanced quickly?"
Just the number, six trillion years, made Qin Yu tremble.
"Indeed, it’s been a long time. Duanmu, I’m curious, did you become a Divine King because you saw through that relationship?" Qin Yu inquired, "If you can’t speak of it, that’s okay too."
"Actually, there’s not much to hide."
Duanmu Yu glanced back at the two personal attendants behind him, who respectfully stepped back and left.
"Uncle Fu, please have someone attend to those two personal attendants," Qin Yu telepathically communicated to Uncle Fu, who also departed. Now, only Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu walked together.
Duanmu Yu laughed again, "That Illusion Spirit Mirror just helped me experience a life I had dreamed of but never managed to achieve."
"Affected by the Illusion Spirit Mirror, I experienced two extremes and suddenly gained clarity at the end," Duanmu Yu said with a distant look, "All that is colorful and enchanting, in the end, is illusory. All that is captivating, like an ephemeral flower, will soon wither. Only one’s true heart is eternal."
"To retain just a memory is already enough."
Duanmu Yu smiled at Qin Yu, "Qin Yu, do you understand?"
Qin Yu had a vague understanding.
"Happiness, sorrow, surprises, grief... all of it is like bubbles under the sunlight, dazzling and colorful. Yet they will shatter, and everything becomes an illusion."
Duanmu Yu’s gaze was clear and bright, "But no matter how things change, they can’t shake my true heart. No matter how complex the changes in the outside world are, my heart remains as bright as a mirror. A mirror can reflect all the changes in the world, but it’s still just a mirror... eternally unchanging."
Qin Yu began to understand.
"Duanmu, do you think all those things are illusory?"
Qin Yu smiled faintly, "All that is colorful is not necessarily false. Things that enchant us, like the ephemeral bloom, might quickly fade away. But... with effort, one can still freeze time, even if just for a moment, making it eternal."
"Duanmu, I believe in myself, and I believe that with effort, anything is possible." Qin Yu looked towards Duanmu Yu.
Duanmu Yu shook his head with a faint smile, "Qin Yu, your thoughts differ from mine. However, I hope you can succeed. This Illusion Spirit Mirror, I give it to you."
Duanmu Yu reached out his hand and handed over the Illusion Spirit Mirror.
"To me?" Qin Yu’s heart trembled.
With the Illusion Spirit Mirror, the second spot was almost certainly assured. Duanmu Yu was actually giving him the mirror directly.
"And you?" Qin Yu asked.
"Me? Qin Yu, do you really think I would still participate in the courtship competition after becoming a Divine King?" Duanmu Yu smiled faintly, "Qin Yu, in reality, when I saw you take out the ’Luo Yu Saber’ to compete for the first spot, I knew... you might be the only one among the eighteen truly in love with Jiang Li, willing to sacrifice everything for her."
"Perhaps she would be happy marrying you. I also hope you can succeed. That’s why I’m giving you the Illusion Spirit Mirror."
Duanmu Yu still extended the Illusion Spirit Mirror towards Qin Yu.
"Thank you."
Qin Yu accepted the Illusion Spirit Mirror and said, "Duanmu, I owe you a favor. If you ever need my help in the future, just say the word."
Holding the Illusion Spirit Mirror, Qin Yu stated gravely.
"Ha ha... a favor from an Artifact Refining Master. It seems I’ve made a profit," Duanmu Yu said with a laugh, "Alright, Qin Yu, I need to visit the Northern Pole Holy Emperor Palace to speak with Jiang Fan in person. It wouldn’t be right to withdraw from the courtship without a word."
Qin Yu also smiled and nodded.
Qin Yu clearly understood that Duanmu Yu going to see Jiang Fan meant that he was withdrawing from the courtship competition.
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Although Jiang Fan was somewhat disappointed by Duanmu Yu’s withdrawal from the courtship, he couldn’t force him to stay. And this matter quickly spread far and wide.
Snow City, Piaoyun Mansion.
"Big Brother Qin Yu, did you know Duanmu Yu has withdrawn from the courtship competition?"
As soon as Jiang Yan heard the news, she rushed to Piaoyun Mansion, eager to bring Qin Yu the good tidings. Qin Yu laughed; he knew about it even before the Northern Pole Holy Emperor Jiang Fan did.
"I know. By the way, these past few days, you’ve been with Li’er, haven’t you? How is she doing recently?" Qin Yu inquired.
Jiang Yan nodded, "Yes, Sister has been in good spirits lately, especially after you secured the first spot. She’s even happier."
Qin Yu smiled.
"Sister Yan’er, you can tell Li’er that I’ve already obtained the Illusion Spirit Mirror and that I’m confident about securing all three courtship competition spots," Qin Yu said, wanting to make Li’er happy.
Now that he had the Illusion Spirit Mirror, Qin Yu felt confident about the second spot.
As for the third spot, which was judged by gifting precious treasures, Qin Yu, of course, was brimming with confidence.
"Illusion Spirit Mirror?" Jiang Yan, who was well-informed about the courtship, instantly knew that possession of the mirror practically meant the second spot was in Qin Yu’s hands.
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Meanwhile, at Thunder Punishment City, Zhou Xian was thrilled to hear about Duanmu Yu’s withdrawal from the competition.
"Withdrawing from the courtship?" Zhou Xian felt a weight lifted from his heart, one powerful competitor less; how could he not be relieved?
Something suddenly occurred to Zhou Xian.
"Duanmu Yu is withdrawing from the courtship, doesn’t that mean he wouldn’t need to use the ’Illusion Spirit Mirror’ he obtained?" Joy filled Zhou Xian’s eyes, "Good, this is great news. Hurry, prepare at once, I must head to South Pole Mirror Light City immediately."
"Yes, my lord."
The attendant immediately acknowledged the command.
"If I had the Illusion Spirit Mirror, the second spot would be mine," Zhou Xian thought excitedly.
At this moment, Zhou Xian had no idea that the Illusion Spirit Mirror had already been passed on to Qin Yu by Duanmu Yu. This was a fact known only to Duanmu Yu and Qin Yu, and no one else was aware.
Afterward, Zhou Xian, carrying a gift, went straight to South Pole Mirror Light City to visit Duanmu Yu.
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