C46 – Intend to Have a “Harem”
Liu Yuan and Ning Xiangrong accompanied the Law Enforcement Master, Zhong Ling, to meet with the Master of the Wide Ocean Sect. Afterward, Ma Shu went to the Law Enforcement Hall.
As a crucial witness, he still needed to complete some tasks.
Actually, the main issue was caused by Yue Zong’s men, who were persistently bothering Ma Shu, attempting to extract information from him. They resorted to coercion to get what they wanted.
But how could Ma Shu say that?
“An immortal cultivation sect is akin to a spy war. They are all extremely skilled in internal conflicts and shirking responsibilities when something goes wrong. No wonder Rong Rong detests her sect so much,” Liu Yuan thought to himself.
As Zhong Ling opened the door to a room at the top of the pavilion, Liu Yuan cursed inwardly. Standing respectfully at the side, Zhong Ling said, “Miss Ning, Master Liu, please enter.”
Ning Xiangrong nodded and pulled Liu Yuan into the room.
Liu Yuan couldn’t help but glance down at the hand that was holding onto his arm. Ning Xiangrong had a firm grip on his arm.
Was this really alright?
Ning Tingshan, the master of the Wide Ocean Sect, had exceptional affection for his daughter, Ning Xiangrong. He cherished her like a precious pearl.
And yet, they were now at Liu Yuan’s mercy…
Despite this, Ning Xiangrong’s previous remarks suggested that her father didn’t care about their current predicament. In fact, he seemed to be in agreement with her.
Liu Yuan began to wonder if this was actually the Hongmen Banquet.
Sensing Liu Yuan’s hesitation, Ning Xiangrong leaned in and chuckled softly. “Don’t worry. My father keeps his promises. He has already assured me that he won’t make things difficult for you. Besides, you had the audacity to steal my clothing while I was bathing. Why are you still afraid of my father now…?”
“Cough, cough, cough!”
In the midst of Ning Xiangrong’s speech, a loud and purposeful cough interrupted her.
Both of them looked up to see a slim middle-aged man in a light green robe emerging from behind. He picked up his garment and placed it on the chair beside him. His face revealed a hint of awkwardness and gloom, as if nothing had happened.
Following him was a frail old man holding a walking stick.
Ning Xiangrong released her hold on Liu Yuan and addressed the middle-aged man, “Father.”
She appeared polite but secretly nudged Liu Yuan, a sly gleam in her eyes.
Liu Yuan immediately realized that Ning Xiangrong had done it intentionally.
She had hinted to Liu Yuan that she had given him her virginity. They had stolen clothes and indulged in romance.
Ning Tingshan’s face darkened, and he could only brood in silence. But when he saw that his daughter had gone to great lengths to protect an outsider, he felt like slaughtering a pig to vent his anger.
It was the same for fathers all over the world when they saw their precious daughters being pursued by unworthy suitors.
Liu Yuan respectfully greeted Ning Tingshan, saying, “Junior Liu Yuan greets Master Ning.”
This was also the first time that he had met Ning Tingshan and his wife.
Liu Yuan was a little nervous and appeared somewhat reserved. He kept his eyes fixed on his cupped hands, trying to keep a low profile.
Wait!
Liu Yuan was stunned for a while, and then he looked at his own hands.
“See your parents…? F * ck, see the parents! I f * cking forgot about the gift!”
According to tradition, it was customary to offer something of value to the parents, even if it wasn’t too expensive.
In Liu Yuan’s previous life, giving drinks to the father-in-law or jewelry to the mother-in-law was always a safe bet.
Speaking of which, what could he offer in the world of cultivation? Cultivation techniques, treasures, magic tools, Medicine Pill?
However, he arrived empty-handed and was there to marry someone else’s daughter. If he were to voice his thoughts, he would likely be killed on the spot.
Deep in thought, Liu Yuan paused, and he looked calm despite his inner turmoil.
Little did he know that while some people appeared to desire a harem on the surface, they didn’t even bother to bring a gift for their first meeting with their partner’s parents.
What should he do? What should he do?
Liu Yuan began to search through his storage bag, but he couldn’t find anything. This is ridiculous!
The Inventory Bag was taken from Yue Longzhang, and Liu Yuan had already searched through it a few days ago. It would be odd if there was still something left inside.
Student Liu deeply realized that he was a pauper wearing clothes.
Should he go and increase the amount of his property?
The members of Snowflake Mansion were ideal targets. Their identities could not be exposed, and even if they died, nobody would investigate them.
Snowflake Mansion only cared about whether their members had betrayed them or not. If they died while carrying out their mission, it would be considered an honorable death.
Furthermore, the members of Snowflake Mansion were all wealthy thieves, and the rewards for completing missions were often exorbitant.
It was happened that Ding Liu and Wanniang’s group were about to be exposed. Instead of trying to help them conceal their identities, it might be better to lure the people of Snowflake Mansion and kill them on the spot, then seize their equipment.
However, there were still risks involved. If they didn’t handle it properly, they could end up being taken care of by Snowflake Mansion.
As his mind raced with these thoughts, Liu Yuan gathered his things and retrieved the Experience Scroll from his storage bag, standing tall and ready to take on whatever came his way.
That’s right! Double Experience Scroll!
The double Experience Scroll, a commonly-known item among players only found in shops in the Novice Village, was the most familiar item to Liu Yuan. However, judging from the performance of the two individuals from Ancient Sea, the effects of these scrolls were undoubtedly more potent than what Liu Yuan had expected!
These scrolls could cause the users to display an attitude that they were capable of doing anything.
While Liu Yuan would never consider using the Black-Eyed Wonder Beast as a gift, the Experience Scroll was different. To Liu Yuan, Xie Qian’s calligraphy and paintings were still at his disposal, and he could have as many as he wanted. He felt no remorse whatsoever.
If Xie Qian found out that his paintings were being wasted like this, Liu Yuan wondered if he would be angry or helpless…
“Cough, this junior is making a visit for the first time, and unfortunately, I don’t have anything with me. As a gesture of goodwill, I can only present one of my paintings as a gift to Master.” Liu Yuan stepped forward and handed the painting he had brought with him.
However, before he could approach, the old man standing beside him spoke in a sinister tone. “A painting? Do you think this is Frost River Manor? Junior… do you believe Miss Ning is worth nothing more than some worldly possessions for a betrothal gift?”
The old man’s words caused Liu Yuan to feel uneasy, and he wondered if he had made a grave mistake.
Oh, another ruthless person?
Liu Yuan looked at the ordinary scroll in his hand.
Even though it appeared quite old and worn, that’s no reason to belittle the Experience Scroll!
This Experience Scroll can be traded for a Black-Eyed Wonder Beast. The Golden Crow is a Divine Beast, and thus, it’s worth more than a cheap old man like you!
As for the last sentence, it was clear that he was ridiculing Liu Yuan’s low standards and disregard for Ning Xiangrong. His words were dripping with sarcasm. If it weren’t for the fact that Ning Xiangrong had a favorable impression of him, he would have been demoted from being a Devoted Partners warrior. This remark could decrease his likability by at least 10%!
Don’t women care about the people they cherish the most? Don’t they care about themselves?
Liu Yuan was enraged. He had spoken such cruel words just now. This old man was clearly not kind.
Moreover, he didn’t recognize this NPC from the Wide Ocean Sect as a high-level one. Even Zeng Zhihao had some recollection of him, but this old man didn’t. This suggested that the old man had a hidden background.
With my temper, I can’t not scold him.
He turned the scroll back and said with a smile, “May I ask who you are, old sir?”
