"Come in."
A calm voice reached the ears of the dragon maiden.
The dragon maiden let out a long, relieved sigh, then slowly stepped into the hall.
The spacious room contained only Jiang Che, though... he was also holding a little orange cat in his arms.
The dragon maiden gave Jiang Che a once-over. He was indeed as rumored... exceptionally handsome. However, she couldn't understand why someone with such peerless talent and looks could be so... lustful???
She had seen many of the supreme geniuses from the Nine Heavens, but those who could become true prodigies... were they not all single-mindedly devoted to the Dao? They all had their own pride. Forget being lustful... some didn't even deign to seek a Dao companion, for how could mere romantic love compare to the Great Dao?
But soon, she understood the reason.
Perhaps it was because Jiang Che originated from the Lower Realm.
"Long Qianqiu, greets Young Master Jiang."
The dragon maiden gave a slight bow.
Jiang Che, with his legs crossed and stroking 'Huangdoufen' (Yellow Bean Flour) in his hands, looked up at the dragon maiden with keen interest.
Her face was veiled by a light purple gauze, yet even so, Jiang Che could glimpse her breathtaking beauty. A cascade of pale purple hair flowed down, and even her pupils held a faint purple glow.
Most striking were the pair of dragon horns on her head. They looked natural, not abrupt at all, and Jiang Che even felt an impulse to touch them.
"Lady Long, I've long heard of your esteemed name," Jiang Che said, lightly licking his thin lips.
Although the dragon maiden wore a veil, Jiang Che had actually already seen her... revealing photos.
When Jia Ling'er first descended to the Lower Realm, Jiang Che had found several albums of glamour photos in her storage ring, one of which featured this very dragon princess.
It had to be said, the dragon princess's figure was truly enchanting.
Long Qianqiu instinctively felt there was something off about the way Jiang Che was looking at her. She could never have imagined... that all those private, intimate photos from when she and Jia Ling'er were close girlfriends had been secretly taken by that little vixen.
And they had all been seen by Jiang Che.
"Young Master Jiang, you must know why I have descended to the Lower Realm this time!"
"Of course I know. You descended to become my wife, didn't you?"
???
Jiang Che's words left Long Qianqiu speechless. She looked at him in disbelief. This... this guy was way too blunt!
Could it be that all men in the Mortal Realm were like this? Like some primitive tribe... see someone you like and just carry her home?
"What's wrong? Was I mistaken? I've told your Dragon Palace people many times that if you want to befriend me... at the very least, someone of the Dragon Princess's stature is required. And now you've descended... if not to marry me, then for what?"
Hearing Jiang Che's words, Long Qianqiu was momentarily at a loss for words.
Because the Dragon Palace did indeed have the idea of currying favor with Jiang Che by sending him a bride. Even her own former personal maid had been sent down, a girl of quite lovely appearance, but Jiang Che hadn't taken a liking to her.
"Young Master Jiang, the purpose of my descent... is for the Ancestral Dragon Pearl! I know the Ancestral Dragon Pearl is in your possession... this item is crucial to the future of our Dragon Palace!"
[I must obtain the Dragon Pearl. The greatest secret of the Dragon Clan is sealed within it! If I gain all the legacy inside the pearl, what need do I have for the Dragon Palace or the Dragon Clan? I alone shall be the Dragon Clan!]
[As for that marriage contract, it's nothing but a laughable scrap of paper. I will tear it to pieces with my own hands!]
Oh ho! It seems 'Di Ting' (Listening to Truth) has heard something quite remarkable!
Jiang Che smiled as he looked at the dragon maiden. This woman... had quite the ambition!
She had probably learned some secret, discovered that the Dragon Pearl held a treasure, and was thus willing to go to any lengths to obtain it.
"Ancestral Dragon Pearl? I don't know what that is."
The dragon maiden's face remained calm. She understood now... she would likely have to sacrifice something to get the pearl from Jiang Che.
Neither of them were fools. Long Qianqiu knew very well what Jiang Che wanted, and Jiang Che knew what she wanted.
A transaction?
But she truly despised this kind of nauseating transactional method!
That loathsome marriage contract binding her had been decided even before she was born. Back then, the Dragon Palace had offended a mighty figure, and to ensure the clan's survival, they were forced to agree to a marriage contract with a certain Immortal Emperor. The Immortal Emperor's disciple... was her betrothed.
And now, to obtain the Dragon Pearl... must she walk the same path again? Why must she always be the one to be sacrificed?
"Young Master Jiang, you want me to marry you? Give me the Ancestral Dragon Pearl, and I will marry you!"
Long Qianqiu's words made Jiang Che raise an eyebrow slightly. This woman was lying!
Because her inner thoughts had been completely exposed to Jiang Che from the start. Even though Long Qianqiu's cultivation had reached the 6th Revolution Nirvana Stage, it was still no match for 'Di Ting'.
As a divine-grade skill, 'Di Ting's' level was equivalent to the Heavenly Dao itself!
It could fully hear the thoughts of even Great Emperor-level powerhouses. It could also hear those of first or second calamity Immortals without being detected. However, one had to be careful beyond the third calamity, as the status of third calamity Immortal Lords and fourth calamity Immortal Monarchs was not much weaker than the Heavenly Dao. As for fifth calamity Immortal Venerables and sixth calamity Immortal Emperors, they stood on equal footing with the Heavenly Dao.
"Marry me? That's not enough," Jiang Che slowly extended a finger and shook it. "After all, this is the Ancestral Dragon's Pearl. You understand its value well enough."
"Who knows what tricks you might have up your sleeve once you get the legacy? What if you sneak away? Wouldn't I suffer a huge loss then?"
Although Jiang Che's tone was light and smiling, Long Qianqiu felt a bone-chilling coldness.
This man was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface. His cunning and methods were terrifying. Could he even perceive the deepest thoughts in her heart?
She did indeed plan to escape. Once the Dragon Pearl was in her hands, she could activate the Dragon Clan legacy. The treasures contained within that pearl were enough for her to rise rapidly in a short time, reaching the Emperor Realm at breakneck speed, even knocking on the gates of Immortality!
The main reason the Nine Heavens Dragon Palace had gradually declined was a fracture in their bloodline legacy!
It could be said that the so-called pure-blooded dragons of the current Nine Heavens Dragon Clan were not truly ancient pure-bloods at all, and were unworthy of being called True Dragons!
All the secrets lay within this Ancestral Dragon Pearl. Back in the day, the True Dragon Ancestor of the Dragon Clan had mastered a Supreme Dao Origin, a Dao Origin exclusive to the Dragon Clan. But after that Dragon Ancestor perished, the Dao Origin vanished without a trace.
Yet, after traveling across myriad realms and finding many clues, all evidence pointed to one possibility!
It was highly likely that the Supreme Dao Origin was indeed hidden within the Dragon Pearl left behind by the True Dragon Ancestor. Whoever obtained it... could ascend to the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.
If she obtained the Dao Origin and the Ancestral Dragon's legacy, she could completely disappear. What did the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Clan, or any past grievances matter then? Even if the Immortal Emperor from her marriage contract held the Dragon Palace accountable, so what?
As long as she lived, the Dragon Clan would exist!
"I won't leave, you have my word."
Long Qianqiu seemed to have made a difficult decision. Then, she walked straight towards Jiang Che, raising her delicate hand to remove the purple veil before her face, revealing a countenance of breathtaking beauty. Yet, a trace of sorrow lingered in her gaze.
In the end... must we still walk down this path?
g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
