Chapter 1374: Extortion?

Now, Jiayue had truly witnessed the power of Tianyu.

She had always prided herself on having a formidable physique.

But just before, she had even used her Giant Spirit True Body, yet she still ended up defeated at the hands of Tianyu.

Wang Jianqiang's mouth curled upward as he looked at Jiayue behind him, a hint of smugness in his eyes.

"How about it?"

"Daoist Friend Tianyu is formidable; Jiayue admits defeat." Jiayue's expression was calm, without the slightest bit of affectation.

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang felt a surge of immense satisfaction in his heart, and the arc of his mouth lifted even higher.

It almost reached his ears.

A moment later.

Wang Jianqiang continued, "Since you are now my person, calling me 'Daoist Friend' seems too distant."

"Then what should I call you? Just by your name?" Jiayue asked.

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "What kind of decorum is calling someone by their name? How about this..."

"From now on, when we are alone, call me Brother Qiang."

"Hmm?"

Jiayue paused, a flash of confusion crossing her face.

Wang Jianqiang naturally knew what she was confused about; he smiled and said with a calm expression, "Curious why I want you to address me that way?"

Jiayue nodded.

Wang Jianqiang smiled faintly, "I, Tianyu, have always revered the strong; my dream is to become the strongest person in the world."

"This 'Qiang' represents my dream."

Jiayue suddenly understood, a look of admiration appearing on her face, "Daoist Friend Tianyu has lofty aspirations; it is truly admirable."

"Still calling me 'Daoist Friend'?" Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head.

Jiayue was startled, then smiled and called out, "Brother Qiang."

"Good girl."

Wang Jianqiang pinched Jiayue's cheek, pondered for a moment, and continued, "Jiayue, although I, Tianyu, consider myself dashing and am known as the number one handsome man of the Mermaid Clan."

"But we have only met once, and I believe you, Jiayue, are not someone who focuses on outward appearances."

"Why did you fall for me so quickly?"

Hearing this, Jiayue revealed a look of appreciation.

As expected of the man she liked; he was indeed confident enough.

Although Tianyu was decent-looking, not to mention that she had seen countless handsome men before.

Even within this Mermaid Clan, Tianyu's appearance was merely middle-of-the-road.

To be able to say those words so calmly, how much courage must that take?

Her man was truly extraordinary.

After the appreciation, Jiayue did not expose Wang Jianqiang.

After pondering for a moment, she said, "Jiayue is naturally not someone who values outward appearances, otherwise I wouldn't have fallen for Daoist Friend Tianyu."

Wang Jianqiang's expression faltered.

Immediately after, remembering that his current appearance was merely a Disguise.

And that his true, peerless face was still "sealed," he became calm again.

Jiayue did not notice the fleeting abnormality on Wang Jianqiang's face.

After a pause, she continued, "I, Jiayue, was born to admire the strong; my future Dao Companion must also be a supreme powerhouse, at least not beneath me."

"Since I stepped onto the path of cultivation, all Cultivators of the same level have been like clay chickens and pottery dogs to me, unable to withstand a single blow."

"In battles of the same level, I have never been defeated."

"Yet Daoist Friend Tianyu was able to defeat me while being at a lower level..."

"So..."

Jiayue stopped there and did not continue.

But Wang Jianqiang had already understood clearly.

To summarize simply, two words suffice.

Strength-worship!

"So that's how it is."

Wang Jianqiang smiled in realization.

Just then, Jiayue's voice continued, "Brother Qiang, I have stayed here with you for a long time; the clansmen accompanying me must be getting anxious."

"I must leave."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred, "Are you returning to the Sea Giant clan?"

Jiayue nodded.

Wang Jianqiang's brows furrowed slightly, "Doesn't that mean we won't be able to see each other for a long time?"

Jiayue was startled, then silently nodded, "There is no help for it; although I want to be with Brother Qiang, I cannot neglect my cultivation."

"Doing so would not only be bad for me, but it would also affect your cultivation, Brother Qiang."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "Affect cultivation? You've overthought that."

"I have my own unique cultivation method; it won't be affected. Moreover, I can help you, so that your cultivation speed will not be affected in the slightest, but will instead become faster."

Jiayue was startled.

"Is that so? Then alright, Brother Qiang, wait for me for a few days; I must go back and report to my clan."

"After I report back, I will return to the Mermaid Clan to find you."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, "You still need to ask for permission?"

Seeing this, Jiayue smiled, "Brother Qiang, rest assured, this is just a simple procedure. When a prodigy heavily cultivated by the clan leaves the clan, they must report their movements to the clan. This makes it convenient for the clan to increase rescue efficiency when a genius encounters a crisis outside, ensuring the safety of the clan's geniuses to the greatest extent."

"It just requires going through a simple process; there won't be any obstacles."

Speaking to this point, her voice paused, "However, the Jade Clam Clan will be holding the Saintess Position Competition recently, and the Clan Leader wants to send some people to the Jade Clam Clan to observe the ceremony, and specifically named me to follow."

"I should have to wait until I return from the Jade Clam Clan before I can come to the Mermaid Clan to find Brother Qiang."

Wang Jianqiang's expression stirred, "The Jade Clam Clan also invited the Sea Giant clan to observe the ceremony?"

"That's not it."

Jiayue shook her head, "It was the Clan Leader's own decision. Originally, the Clan Leader was still worrying about what excuse to find to take the opportunity to extort the Jade Clam Clan."

"Now that there has been that conflict in the Treasure Land, there is just the right excuse."

When Jiayue said this, her expression was extremely calm, which left Wang Jianqiang stunned.

"Extort the Jade Clam Clan?"

"That's right."

Jiayue nodded, "The Jade Clam Clan's power has grown extremely fast over these years. We, the Sea Giant clan, are the overlords of this Sea Region, so naturally, we must maintain a balance to ensure our own status."

"Oh, right."

"The Mermaid Clan's development is also very fast. We came to the Mermaid Clan this time also to extort you all."

Wang Jianqiang was speechless for a moment, "You're telling me this so bluntly? Is that appropriate?"

"Why wouldn't it be appropriate?"

Jiayue looked at Wang Jianqiang in confusion, "We are already family now, what is there that cannot be said?"

Wang Jianqiang's expression froze.

Hmm~

That makes a lot of sense.

He smiled and shook his head, "It just so happens that my Mermaid Clan is also going to this Jade Clam Clan Saintess Position Competition."

"I will be going with the Imperial Lord at that time. Since that's the case, let's meet at the Jade Clam Clan then."

"So that means we can meet ahead of schedule?"

Hearing this, Jiayue's expression turned joyful, and she nodded repeatedly.

Just at this moment, Wang Jianqiang's voice sounded again, "Among the Saintess Candidates of the Jade Clam Clan this time, there is one of our own."

"I plan to go and act as her external support to help her compete for the position of Saintess."

"You can count as one too when the time comes; remember to communicate with your clan in advance."

Jiayue's expression stirred, "Are you going to help Biyan'er?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "That's right."

Jiayue nodded.

"No problem, I will communicate it well with the clan."