Chapter 268: Chapter 126: I Still Pity When I See
That’s Empyrean Kong shi, once possessing supreme strength, far more reliable than anyone else, and then he wouldn’t have to scrounge around so embarrassingly for Heavenly Mandate Vitality.
“Indeed, it’s Zhilan Valley!”
Unaware of his thoughts, Fu Yingying nodded in agreement.
“What does this activation have to do with your family electing to move up the selection?” Excited as he was, Zhang Xuan couldn’t help but wonder.
“Heaven Mandate Domain is divided into the outer, inner, and core areas! Activation of the core indicates that the outer and inner areas have already been breached! Once the core is also breached, it means the opportunity to Forge it arises, and thereby inherit supreme and unparalleled strength!”
Fu Yingying explained, “Zhilan Valley ranks 21st among the many divine domains, evident of its status and power. If one can Forge it, the benefits to be gained are incomparable… Thus, when the ‘Divine Domain Flowing Colors’ appeared, it completely disrupted the major families’ pace in the Zhou Yi Dynasty. After all, their previous calculations indicated that the Mandate Chaos Master would certainly die within and could not achieve this feat.”
Zhang Xuan nodded in understanding.
Empyrean Kong shi was chased into Zhilan Valley shortly after entering the Source World, the same as himself, just beginning to practice. At this level, to fall into such a perilous place was ordinarily fatal, let alone chance upon fortune. It was normal that no one was optimistic about his prospects.
Yet, against all odds, he was the most remarkable one.
He broke through the outer and inner areas in one move, and now even the core had been activated.
Fu Yingying continued, “A Heaven Mandate Domain with its core activated is like a shelled chestnut, its spines gone, with the delicacy right before your eyes. To not miss the opportunity, our Fu Family naturally wants to go in too. But who gets to enter, and whose orders to follow, is the biggest problem. Hence, the selection was moved up to not only smoothly find a suitable heir but also to attract more talents and thereby secure greater benefits.”
Zhang Xuan suddenly understood and simultaneously felt a hint of curiosity: “How long does it usually take from the core’s activation to its inheritance?”
Fu Yingying replied, “The Heaven Mandate Domain is formed from the death of a Pseudo Immortal. The power contained within the core is extremely strong. Once activated, a powerful intent will project outwards, causing colors to stream across the sky! During this time, it’s impossible to approach, which lasts for about three days! That is to say… if you want to Charge into the core and reap the benefits, even with the intention to Forge this divine domain, you’ll need to wait at least three days, any earlier would be dangerous. And to accomplish the Forge, without half a month to a month’s time, it’s almost impossible.”
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief, yet his eyes showed a trace of concern.
He had thought that Empyrean Kong shi had already Forged this Heaven Mandate Domain, but it turned out it was not yet a success.
Once the powers and experts going there increased, it would become extremely troublesome.
“Zhang Xuan, could you come and help me? Once successful, and I receive my family’s inheritance, you will also gain significant benefits. At that time, the Fu Family will back you, helping you to enter the divine realm and seize opportunities!”
Fu Yingying looked at him expectantly.
“This…” Zhang Xuan fell silent.
Currently lacking Heavenly Mandate Vitality, if she could help him break through to the Galaxy Realm, it would become very simple.
After entering the divine realm, if he could get her support, he might also be able to help Empyrean Kong shi in the process… It was like killing two birds with one stone.
“Are you sure… I can help you?” Hesitating, Zhang Xuan looked at her again.
Fu Yingying had a troubled expression: “Actually, I am not sure. When I returned to the family, I found out that they had invited many talents. The top three on the Star River Potential Ranking are all here… each one with astonishing talent!”
“The top three on the Star River Potential Ranking?”
Zhang Xuan blinked.
“Yes!”
Fu Yingying’s gaze was solemn: “Especially the first-ranked Yan Sansan, not only is his potential boundless, but he has also successfully broken through to the Galaxy Realm. His talent is unparalleled. If you feel it’s too difficult, let’s call off our previous agreement; I apologize for troubling you! If you think it is possible, I will still honor what I promised.”
“I agree!” Zhang Xuan nodded.
Previously in Han Yuan City, they had finished discussing: as long as he helped her, she would give him 5,000 Destiny Plates as payment, which converted to 50 million Heavenly Mandate Vitality!
Such great benefits would be foolish to pass up.
“Really? Are you really willing to take the risk for me?”
Seeing how readily he agreed, Fu Yingying’s eyes shimmered with doubt, surprise, and a majority of touched emotions. In a flash, Zhang Xuan felt a particular power enveloping him.
Fox Charm Destiny, Charming Yuan Power!
It seemed she still planned to enchant him into becoming captive under her skirt.
“So there’s a risk… Never mind then!” Zhang Xuan shook his head.
“…” Fu Yingying’s eyes flickered.
She had hoped that by returning to her normal appearance, she could truly subdue him rather than just make a transaction. But she had failed once again.
“Don’t I hold any position in your eyes?”
Pouting, Fu Yingying showed a look of grievance, especially her eyes, which were like pleading and yearning.
This was an extremely sophisticated Charming method in Fox Charm Destiny, known as “Looking with Pity.”
Any man who took one look would naturally feel a sense of pity.
“Of course you do…” Zhang Xuan nodded.
Fu Yingying’s face brightened, not yet having time to speak before she heard his following words: “… aren’t there the 5,000 Destiny Plates?”
Her vision darkened, Fu Yingying stomped her feet in anger.
Her Charming Power, although not the pinnacle among her seven sisters, wasn’t that bad either. Not to mention men, even women would feel protective at the sight of her just now, willing to die without regrets. Yet, this guy was always about Destiny Plates, whether opening or closing his mouth. Could it be that I, a grand beauty, can’t compare to that thing?
“Aren’t you starting the selection this afternoon? If we don’t leave now, I’m afraid we’ll be late…”
Too lazy to continue bantering, Zhang Xuan waved his hand.
Fu Yingying’s face fell, but she had no choice but to nod in agreement.
In truth, while this man in front of her had decent talent, what truly made her decide to choose him was that she couldn’t enchant him.
If she couldn’t captivate him, others would definitely not manage either. At least she needn’t worry that upon reaching her family, someone would take him away.
In the past, there had been such an incident in the family, where someone brought in as help was seduced away by a sister.
Anxious not to cause a stir, Fu Yingying came by horse carriage this time. Zhang Xuan, without Dao Li, followed her into it.
The carriage’s interior was cozy and emanated a faint fragrance. Sitting inside, Zhang Xuan felt none of the joy of sharing a ride with a beautiful woman but instead furrowed his brows and looked into the Library of Heaven’s Path.
Above the countless books, within the dense Love Silk web, a river had appeared and was firmly locked by the silk, hanging overhead like a cocoon.
“Is this… Fox Charm Destiny?”
Zhang Xuan was stunned.
Wasn’t this a Destiny that only women could gather? What had he done it for?
Could it be that he had planned to seduce others with flirting and coy gestures too?
In an instant, Zhang Xuan’s eyelids twitched, and he felt something was amiss.
He wasn’t big on machismo, but the “Fox Charm” was inherently feminine. Grasping it himself, wouldn’t that mean pretending to be Ling Buyang for a while and ending up neither male nor female like him?
The thought of him dressed in a red robe, sitting cross-legged on a stool embroidering… Zhang Xuan revealed a ferocious expression, looking almost on the verge of tears.
Entering the horse carriage, Fu Yingying took several deep breaths to ease the embarrassment she felt earlier. Then she smiled faintly and began to disrobe: “It’s so hot…”
Whoosh!
Her top involuntarily slipped down a notch, revealing her tender shoulders and the white curve of her chest.
After doing this, the girl then turned her gaze to the young man in the same carriage.
If her words couldn’t enchant, perhaps her actions would…
With an air of triumph in her heart, she then clearly saw Zhang Xuan’s expression: first his skin twitched in disbelief, then it twisted into a look that seemed on the verge of tears…
“???”
Fu Yingying was taken aback.
What? Is it that he finds the sight of me undressing disgusting?
Could it be that he doesn’t like women?