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Chapter Two!

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"Next," Jiang Fan’s clear voice echoed throughout the hall, and Shen Tufan immediately stood up and walked to the center of the hall.

"Honorable Divine Kings, in this competition, I forfeit," Shen Tufan also gave up.

When Shen Tufan returned to his seat, he even winked and smiled at Qin Yu. Qin Yu could feel that Shen Tufan seemed quite happy. After all, participating in this engagement was not his own desire but something his father emperor had forced upon him.

Shortly after, Marquis Kui Yin came up.

"Honorable Divine Kings, Brother Qin Yu’s gift has been presented, and I know I can’t match it. I’d rather not embarrass myself by presenting mine, so I, too, will forfeit," said Marquis Kui Yin.

Marquis Kui Yin, just a Hall Master of Snow City, himself possessed only a second-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure bestowed upon him by Jiang Fan. How could he, Marquis Kui Yin, produce a precious gift?

"You may step down," Jiang Fan said with a smile, very much aware of his old subordinate’s resources.

All seventeen candidates had come forward, and to the surprise of many, sixteen had forfeited, leaving only Qin Yu to present a gift.

The result was very clear.

"Brother Qin Yu, congratulations," Marquis Kui Yin said with a smile as he walked past Qin Yu upon descending from the hall.

Qin Yu smiled faintly in return.

Jiang Fan stood up and looked around at everyone, "My friends, it seems there’s no need for a judgment now, right?"

"Sixteen out of seventeen have forfeited. There’s no point in judging, haha..." the West Pole Saint Emperor of Flame Mountain also said with a laugh.

Jiang Fan nodded and declared, "Then, I shall announce the results."

All the Divine Kings nodded, and only then did Jiang Fan look down at the crowd and announce in a loud voice, "This engagement’s third spot will be awarded to Qin Yu."

"Thank You, Holy Emperor," said Qin Yu as he stood up.

And with that, the whip in his hand flew toward Jiang Fan above the hall. Now that he had obtained the spot, the gift belonged to Jiang Fan.

Holding the whip in one hand, Jiang Fan continued, "The three spots for the engagement have been decided, with two spots going to Qin Yu and one to Zhou Xian. Therefore... one of these two men will become my son-in-law. Tomorrow, please submit your dowry lists separately to the Holy Emperor Hall. I will make the final decision based on the dowry lists and your performances during this engagement process."

"Once the final victor is determined, the winner will then deliver the dowry according to the list. The loser need not do so," Jiang Fan said with a light smile.

Jiang Fan wasn’t too greedy; he merely wanted to look at the lists and did not directly demand both men’s dowries.

"Tomorrow, bring me your lists. In ten days, I will formally announce in this Holy Emperor Hall, who will become my son-in-law, Li’er’s husband," Jiang Fan said, his face beaming with smiles.

Below, Qin Yu and Zhou Xian exchanged glances.

"Ten days, just ten more days," Qin Yu muttered to himself. In ten days, he was to openly and rightfully marry Jiang Li.

Then came enthusiastic banter and toasting among the guests. After the feast was over, Qin Yu finally left the crowd and stepped out of the Northern Pole Holy Emperor Palace.

At the gates of the Imperial City.

"Qin Yu." Zhou Xian left the Holy Emperor Hall earlier than Qin Yu this time, and had been quietly waiting for him at the city gate.

What is Zhou Xian up to now?

With a smile, Qin Yu looked at Zhou Xian, "Brother Zhou Xian, I noticed you left the Holy Emperor Hall early and have been waiting here for me. May I know if there’s something important?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to congratulate you," Zhou Xian said with a smile, and then inquired, "May I ask what your betrothal gift will be, Brother Qin Yu?"

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be ever-victorious in battle.

Zhou Xian actually came to ask about this matter? Qin Yu responded with a light smile, "The betrothal gift? I haven’t fully decided at the moment; what about yours, Brother Zhou Xian?"

"That, I still need to discuss it with my father," Zhou Xian did not answer.

Qin Yu sneered inwardly, certain that the betrothal gift must have been decided long ago. After all, the list of betrothal gifts needs to be submitted tomorrow, yet Zhou Xian answered that he still had to discuss it, clearly making an excuse.

"Then, Brother Zhou Xian, you should go back and discuss it well. I’ll take my leave now," Qin Yu turned around and left immediately.

Seeing Qin Yu’s discourteous departure, Zhou Xian couldn’t help his facial muscles from twitching, and then he sneered coldly and left the city gate with his entourage.

*****

Back in Piaoyun Mansion, Qin Yu, Hei Yu, and Hou Fei, the three brothers, gathered together.

"Big Brother, your betrothal gift, really one million Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons, isn’t it too shocking? I reckon that even the Northern Pole Saint Emperor won’t believe it," Hou Fei muttered.

Hei Yu also nodded, "Monkey’s right, the Northern Pole Saint Emperor might not believe you have one million Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons."

Qin Yu smiled.

One million Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons, if truly written on the betrothal gift list, would leave the Northern Pole Saint Emperor feeling anxious, unable to fully believe.

After all, even with all the precious materials in the Divine World combined, it wouldn’t be enough to refine one million Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons.

However, the Northern Pole Saint Emperor and the others didn’t know that to refine Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons, he only used some ordinary materials.

"One million Low Grade Heavenly Divine Weapons as a betrothal gift, that was a past decision. I’ve changed my mind now," Qin Yu said, affecting a mysterious air.

Hou Fei and Hei Yu both watched Qin Yu intently.

"The third spot was obtained rather easily, and the First-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, the scepter ’Ten Thousand Willows,’ which was initially prepared, hasn’t been taken out either. Therefore, I’ve decided, the betrothal gift will be this scepter ’Ten Thousand Willows,’" Qin Yu said with a smile.

Qin Yu always pursued perfection in his actions.

A First-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure as a betrothal gift. By presenting as much as Zhou Xian had during the engagement process, he estimated that they both would likely be successful in the end.

Moreover, during the engagement process, he had obtained two spots, while Zhou Xian only had one. Now, his betrothal gift was a First-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure.

Is there any reason not to win?

...

The next day, Qin Yu arrived alone at the Holy Emperor Hall, but as soon as he reached the gates, he was stopped by the guards of the Holy Emperor Hall.

The Heavenly God Guard, who recognized Qin Yu, immediately said respectfully, "Lord Qin Yu, the Holy Emperor has decreed that the betrothal gift lists from you and Lord Zhou Xian only need to be handed over to me. I will pass them to the Holy Emperor himself. The Holy Emperor also stated that from today until the results are announced in ten days, he will not meet either of you or Zhou Xian, to ensure fairness."

Qin Yu realized in his heart.

However, Qin Yu found it amusing. How could they ensure fairness merely because he hadn’t seen Zhou Xian?

Qin Yu took out a golden scroll and handed it to the Heavenly God Guard. The guard bowed to Qin Yu again and said, "Lord Qin Yu, I will deliver this to the Holy Emperor immediately."

Qin Yu nodded slightly, then continued to stand at the entrance of the Holy Emperor Hall. His Space Power spread out, enveloping the entire hall as he carefully monitored the Heavenly God Guard.

Although Qin Yu knew that in the Holy Emperor Hall, the Heavenly God Guard would certainly not purposely hide the betrothal gift list.

But to ensure victory in this marriage proposal, Qin Yu could not allow any accidents. He had to personally see the gift list reach the hands of the Northern Pole Saint Emperor before he could be at ease.

Under the coverage of Space Power, Qin Yu also saw the Northern Pole Saint Emperor receive the betrothal gift list and open it to examine carefully. Qin Yu clearly observed the excited expression on the face of the emperor.

The item listed on Qin Yu’s betrothal gift list was precisely the first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, the staff ’Ten Thousand Willows’.

"Oh, Brother Qin Yu, you are here as well." Zhou Xian’s voice rang in his ear. Qin Yu turned his head to see Zhou Xian walking over with a smile.

At this moment, the Heavenly God Guard had already returned to the entrance of the Holy Emperor Hall. Upon seeing Zhou Xian, he immediately said, "Lord Zhou Xian, the Holy Emperor has decreed..." The guard repeated the same message to Zhou Xian that he had to Qin Yu.

Zhou Xian’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he gave the Heavenly God Guard a look.

At the same time, Zhou Xian turned to Qin Yu, who smiled lightly, "Zhou Xian, this is the Holy Emperor Hall. Do you really fear that this Heavenly God Guard would dare to deceive you?"

Zhou Xian looked at the Heavenly God Guard, snorted coldly, and then handed the golden scroll to the guard.

"Brother Zhou Xian seems to care a lot about that betrothal gift list. Do you really think you still have a chance to win?" Qin Yu said mockingly, disdain evident in his tone, which Zhou Xian could naturally feel.

But deep down, Qin Yu was feeling uneasy.

If Zhou Xian had no hope at all, he wouldn’t care about the betrothal gift list. But now it seemed... the gift must be quite extraordinary.

Could there be something more precious than a first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure?

Even if Zhou Xian’s betrothal gift was also a first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, Qin Yu, who had secured two quotas, was supposed to win. Thus, Qin Yu could only use this disdainful tone to provoke Zhou Xian and see what Zhou Xian was relying on.

"I have no hope of winning?" Zhou Xian glanced at Qin Yu, not the least bit concerned about his sarcasm. "Brother Qin Yu, wait until ten days later, and the outcome will be clear."

After speaking, Zhou Xian left the Holy Emperor Hall directly.

Qin Yu frowned as he watched Zhou Xian’s retreating figure, "What exactly is Zhou Xian relying on? Is he just posturing?" He quickly dismissed the thought.

Qin Yu did not believe that with things as they were, Zhou Xian could still win.

******

Both Qin Yu and Zhou Xian had submitted their betrothal gift lists, and for the next few days, everyone quietly waited. The Northern Pole Saint Emperor even announced that the Holy Emperor Hall would not admit outsiders during this period.

In Thunder Punishment City.

"Father, will the Northern Pole Saint Emperor choose me as his son-in-law based on that list?" Zhou Xian himself wasn’t confident. "Qin Yu’s betrothal gift list might just be that first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure."

Zhou Huo pondered.

"Xian’er, don’t be anxious. If Qin Yu’s betrothal gift list is indeed that first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, I only have a thirty percent confidence that our submitted betrothal gift list will be effective." Zhou Huo’s brows were furrowed. "However, this is the last resort. After all, with three quotas, you only obtained one. We can only take a gamble."

Zhou Xian nodded slightly.

Several days later, when the Northern Pole Holy Emperor Palace announced the results, no one could be completely certain of the final victor.

...

As the saying goes, ’waiting for days feels like years,’ and that was the feeling Qin Yu had now. With each passing minute and second, Qin Yu felt increasingly anxious. Especially Zhou Xian’s expression and words when he submitted the betrothal gift list added to Qin Yu’s wild speculations.

"Could it be that Zhou Xian really has some powerful means?"

Qin Yu guessed in his heart.

"No, I can’t let this happen, I must win this time," Qin Yu immediately stood up, his Space Power spreading out as well.

Qin Yu’s Space Power could cover an area of several hundred miles.

Although Piaoyun Mansion and Mu Mansion were quite a distance away, they were within his range. "There’s no Divine King monitoring." Within the zone covered by Qin Yu’s Space Power, every action of the Divine Kings was under surveillance.

Qin Yu used Instantaneous Movement to go directly to Mu Mansion.

"Huh, Little Yu?" Jiang Lan, who was sitting by the pond, turned his head to look as Qin Yu was entering from the courtyard gate, "Uncle Lan." Qin Yu’s face was slightly red.

It was red from urgency.

"What’s wrong?" Jiang Lan was relatively calm and then smiled, "By the way, I didn’t notice you enter through the gates of Mu Mansion. How did you suddenly get here?"

At this moment, Qin Yu had no interest in discussing that.

"Uncle Lan, let’s not talk about this. These past two or three days, I’ve been feeling a bit uneasy. Remembering Zhou Xian’s expression when he submitted the betrothal gift list, I think Zhou Xian must have some sort of trump card. I’d like to ask Uncle Lan for a favor, to go visit the Northern Pole Saint Emperor to probe a bit. If the emperor is indeed biased towards Zhou Xian, then please talk on my behalf, let him set his terms, and I will try my best to fulfill them."

At this point, Qin Yu was somewhat in disarray.

"Calm down, calm down," Jiang Lan spoke to Qin Yu with a smile, "Your advantage right now is very clear, you don’t need to worry too much." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Qin Yu could only offer a wry smile.

For so many years he strived for the chance to be with Li’er. And during the marriage competition, he did his utmost to vie for victory. Losing now, after all that, would amount to what? Was he being driven to a dead end?

Seeing Qin Yu’s expression, Jiang Lan quickly said, "Alright, I’ll personally make a trip to the Holy Emperor Hall and have a good talk with my Big Brother. Is that okay?"

Qin Yu’s heart finally settled a bit.

"Thank you, Uncle Lan, sorry for troubling you again." Qin Yu felt somewhat embarrassed, but he wouldn’t be able to rest easy until he cleared up the situation, as it weighed heavily on him.

Jiang Lan smiled, "I’m off now." With that, Uncle Lan disappeared into thin air within Mu Mansion.

"I hope, I really hope everything goes smoothly," Qin Yu inwardly wished.

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