Chapter 1217: It Doesn't Feel Right Anymore

Upon hearing Shui Chengtian's words, Wang Jianqiang was stunned, then revealed a look of suspicion, "Your surname is Shui, and Qingcheng has no surname; you say you are her father?"

Shui Chengtian shook his head with a faint laugh, "Daoist Friend Wang may not know, but within the royal family of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty, only male clansmen may bear the surname Shui; women do not have surnames."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang was startled, then revealed a look of realization.

At this moment, the worry in his heart finally dissipated.

On the other side.

Shui Chengtian was already laughing inwardly.

Back when he first met Wang Jianqiang inside the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, the relationship Gu Tianhai and Jiang Zhan had with Wang Jianqiang was something he envied greatly.

He had also thought about introducing his daughter to Wang Jianqiang.

Moreover, he had great confidence in his daughter; whether in appearance or talent, she was almost impeccable.

It was a pity.

This daughter of his was too rebellious.

Not only did she refuse to acknowledge the betrothal he had arranged with a close friend when she was just born, but she had also found a wild man outside.

Fortunately, that wild man she found was already dead.

Thinking of this, his heart suddenly stirred.

Since Qingcheng and Wang Jianqiang were good friends, was it possible...

To take it a step further?

Immediately following, his heart fell into a struggle.

No~

When Qingcheng returned to the Shuiyue Divine Dynasty, she had demanded that he open that place of opportunity in the Shuiyue Divine Dynasty as a condition for agreeing to the original engagement.

He had already agreed, and had even informed his friend of the news, with an agreement that once Qingcheng emerged from seclusion, the grand wedding would take place immediately.

Now, the deadline for that place of opportunity to close was approaching.

Furthermore, many powers in the Moon Realm knew of this matter.

Not to mention that going back on his word would likely cause him to fall out with his friend, if a generous, upright, and righteous person like Daoist Friend Wang knew he had ruined someone else's marriage contract, even if he took a liking to Qingcheng, he likely would not agree.

By then, he would have tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice!

Thinking of this, he immediately dismissed this unreliable idea.

Although Qingcheng could not be with Wang Jianqiang, they were still friends after all.

When the time came, by utilizing this connection.

If he had any matters where he needed Wang Jianqiang's help, he would still be able to speak to him.

Thinking of this, the lingering trace of regret in his heart immediately dissipated.

"Senior, it has been quite a long time since I last saw Qingcheng, and since I happen to be here, I wonder if I might meet with her?"

Just at this moment, Wang Jianqiang's voice reached Shui Chengtian's ears again.

Shui Chengtian snapped back to reality.

He nodded readily.

"Of course you can."

"Qingcheng has been cultivating in a place of opportunity within my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty all these years."

"Daoist Friend Wang has come at a very coincidental time; three days from now is when the place of opportunity opens again."

"Once Qingcheng walks out from the place of opportunity, Daoist Friend Wang may meet with her at any time."

After ending the topic regarding Qingcheng, Shui Chengtian proposed holding a banquet for Wang Jianqiang's arrival.

Wang Jianqiang was not a person who was extravagant or wasteful, nor was he one who craved vanity; he had never been very supportive of such formalisms that lacked substantial purpose.

However, under Shui Chengtian's strong desire, he ultimately decided to give the host some face.

Thus, that night.

A grand banquet began.

Within the borders of the Shuiyue Divine Dynasty, every powerhouse of any renown gathered inside the imperial palace.

At the banquet, Wang Jianqiang became the sole center of attention, revered by all.

Everyone was respectful and deferential toward him.

Although Wang Jianqiang did not enjoy being flattered by others, amidst the waves of praise from the crowd, he still revealed a satisfied smile.

Not until the sky began to brighten.

Did the banquet finally end.

Wang Jianqiang, still wanting more... *ahem*... having long since grown tired of the crowd's flattery, left with Chen Jiaojiao, Mu Lingxi, Little Chicken, and Huanxin.

Two days later.

Early morning.

Wang Jianqiang received notification from Shui Chengtian.

"Daoist Friend Wang, the place of opportunity that Qingcheng entered is about to open; if you are interested, you may come to the exit of the place of opportunity."

"If you are busy with matters, once I bring Qingcheng out, I can bring her to see you."

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up, and he let go of Huanxin.

"Master, is Sister Qingcheng coming out?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded.

Afterward, he called for Chen Jiaojiao, Mu Lingxi, and Little Chicken, and the five of them left their residence, flying toward the location mentioned in Shui Chengtian's message.

On a square.

Shui Chengtian and several Shuiyue Divine Dynasty powerhouses were waiting.

In the distance, five figures flew over and landed on the Square.

Seeing the person in the lead.

Shui Chengtian and the others immediately straightened their expressions and went up to greet them.

"Daoist Friend Wang, you have arrived."

Shui Chengtian smiled and greeted Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang nodded and looked toward the center of the Square.

In the center of the Square, a High Platform was built.

Spiritual Power fluctuated visibly on the High Platform; it was clearly an Array.

At this moment, the Spiritual Power fluctuations within the Array were rapidly intensifying, clearly about to activate.

"Is that the exit to the Treasure Land?"

"Qingcheng has been in the Treasure Land for so long, I wonder how much her cultivation has improved."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Shui Chengtian shook his head and smiled, "Daoist Friend Wang may not know, this Treasure Land is a treasure ground specifically for the royal family of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty."

"The greatest opportunity within it is the inheritance of Yueshen Power, rather than a direct increase in cultivation."

"Yueshen Power?" Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

"That is correct."

Shui Chengtian nodded, "It is an extremely unique power, a power that only the males of the direct bloodline of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty can possess, and it is also the greatest reliance of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty."

"The direct bloodline of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty is rather special; it can resonate with Yueshen Power and, depending on the degree of compatibility, bear the Yueshen Power."

"The higher the compatibility with Yueshen Power, the more Yueshen Power one can bear, and the greater the benefits; the reverse is also true."

Wang Jianqiang suddenly understood, and immediately after, he revealed a look of confusion, "Only males can possess it, then... Qingcheng, she..."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's question, Shui Chengtian shook his head helplessly, "Counting it up, Qingcheng is actually the first female to enter this treasure ground since the founding of my Shuiyue Divine Dynasty."

"Agreeing to let her enter back then was actually a helpless move."

"Oh?"

Wang Jianqiang revealed a strange look, "Could the senior tell me about it?"

Shui Chengtian opened his mouth and sighed, "This... actually, there is nothing that cannot be said."

"When this girl Qingcheng was just born, I and a close friend set a marriage contract for her."

"This girl was also spoiled by me; after she grew up and I told her about this marriage contract, she refused to accept it no matter what and even snuck away."

"If it were only that, it would be fine, but she just had to go and find some wild man."

"A wild man?"

Wang Jianqiang was stunned, suddenly feeling that something was not quite right.