Chapter 230: What Do You Call a Surprise! (Third Update)

After that, no matter how Shi Xue tried to probe, Ren Yidao brushed her off with casual excuses.

"Don't be impatient!"

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't be in a hurry yet."

"When the time comes, it will definitely be a surprise!"

You child are just too impatient.

For things like this, it's definitely more exciting to give you a surprise when the time comes!

"……Tsk."

However, Shi Xue, who had been left hanging, did not think so.

She only felt that it would be a shock when the time came.

Fortunately, she guessed right.

Unfortunately, she guessed too right.

……

……

Logically speaking, it was not Shi Xue's turn to participate in this Two Domains Conflict.

Shi Xue's mother was Li Long's younger sister; in terms of bloodline, she naturally counted as a member of the royal family and was qualified to participate in this Two Domains Conflict.

But in terms of strength, she did not have any advantage.

This point was already clear back when she chose to go from Wentian City to a small city like Chongzhou City.

Although the cultivation resources were not much worse, the environment had a great influence.

Not only that, she had been injured a while ago and had not yet fully recovered.

But the Emperor's decree could not be defied, and her unreliable Emperor uncle had specifically named her to participate.

What could Shi Xue do?

She could only indulge his temperament.

In the end, holding the mindset of "when in Rome, do as the Romans do," Shi Xue decided to go up, make a few moves, and then concede.

She wanted to make Li Long understand one principle.

It is true that one must give face to you, the Emperor……

But only a little.

Since you chose to let me participate in the competition, then you must pay the corresponding price!

If you don't let me have an easy time, I won't let you have an easy time either!

As for whether the Emperor would be furious or something…… Heh, who cares about you!

Her own mother was born of the same mother as Li Long, so there was absolutely no risk of the "nine-generation extermination" game.

Shi Xue was not vying for the throne, nor did she need to compete for favor, so she didn't need to care whether Li Long's face could hold up.

However, when Shi Xue walked into Longgong Hall under the guidance of others, she still fell into silence.

There were fewer Beigan princes and princesses in Longgong Hall than during the previous struggle for the premiership, but there were still ten of them.

Li Fengyao and Li Qiushui stood side by side at the very front, not speaking.

Behind these two, there were a few new faces that hadn't been seen last time.

Such as Li Lingling and several other princes who focused on cultivation and did not fight for imperial power.

And, a sunny and bright, delicate smiling face:

Shi Xue: "……"

Ren Yidao, you are really here!

"Oh my, long time no see, big niece!"

Looking at the black-robed youth's brilliant smile, her teeth felt a bit itchy, and she gritted them:

"……Is this the surprise you were talking about?"

If it weren't for the concern that there were others around, Shi Xue really wanted to give him a punch.

"If you think it is, it can be, but it doesn't entirely count."

Turning her head to walk toward the Eastern Wasteland side, Ren Yidao looked back, blinked, and chuckled:

"This one is."

Hmm?

Looking left and right, Shi Xue leaned toward Li Qiushui and asked in a low voice:

"Qiushui, do you know what he means by the surprise?"

Hearing Shi Xue's voice, Li Qiushui, who had been frosty just a moment ago, had her expression change on the spot, and she turned her head to ask with concern:

"Xiaoxue!? Why are you here too? Is your body alright?"

Taking a step forward to hold down Li Qiushui's reaching hand, Shi Xue soothed her repeatedly:

"It's fine, it's fine, it's been no big deal for a long time. I'm just here to join in the fun; I won't push myself."

It took a lot of effort to get Li Qiushui to calm down and not be too intimate in Longgong Hall.

"So, what exactly is going on? How is he here? Is he going to participate too?"

Although the Two Domains Conflict did not have such strict restrictions, it was not too broad either; it certainly wouldn't be finding outsiders to serve as external help.

"Or is it……"

Could it be that he is really the Late Emperor's illegitimate son?

Is he His Majesty's own younger brother?

Thinking of this possibility, Shi Xue's gaze suddenly became a bit strange.

What if it is...

"He is also a Participant in this competition... but the specifics might not be quite what you imagine."

Speaking of this, Li Qiushui's expression was also somewhat helpless, and she sighed.

"You will know soon enough."

While Shi Xue was thinking in confusion, Ren Yidao also walked in front of the people from the Eastern Wasteland and cupped his hands toward them.

"Fellow Daoist Chu."

Chu Yiping narrowed his eyes, his gaze full of indignation, yet his hands did not falter as he returned the salute:

"Fellow Daoist Ren."

The two stood there smiling, looking perfectly harmonious and friendly.

"Regarding the proposal Ren mentioned earlier, how has Fellow Daoist Chu considered it?"

Chu Yiping frowned and asked aloud:

"The rules and location for this competition should indeed be decided by Beigan, but these rules... Chu has truly never heard of them before."

"Moreover, can Beigan really guarantee the fairness of this event?"

Ren Yidao was not worried that Chu Yiping had questions; he was worried that he wouldn't ask, which would make it difficult to advance the topic.

"You don't need to worry about that; we can take the initiative to establish a contract and have the Supreme Treasure bear witness."

After he finished speaking, Li Long's voice arrived at the opportune moment:

"I am willing to use the National Fortune of Beigan as a guarantee; if I have any intention of cheating, all of Beigan's National Fortune shall be handed over to the Eastern Wasteland."

!!!

"What!?"

Chu Yiping's heart was greatly shaken, and he looked in shock at the Emperor who had spoken for the first time.

What immense audacity!

No, is he really this insane?

Is there no one to stop him?

Chu Yiping had expected a group of people to come forward to stop Li Long at this moment, but they only shook their heads helplessly and acquiesced.

Huh?

That's it?

Control over the dynasty... even the Chu King could not achieve this.

At the very least, in the Eastern Wasteland, the Chu King is not the sole authority of the dynasty.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, are you still worried? Shall we switch back to a normal arena?"

Chu Yiping hurriedly said:

"No! Let's proceed according to this!"

Worried?

Could there be a trap?

There certainly would be!

For Beigan to dare to place such a large bet, there must be absolute certainty behind it.

But... why not bet?

If they win, the plan remains, and they will continue to infiltrate the Beiming Divine Continent.

If they lose, it is nothing more than the loss of an insignificant small city for the Eastern Wasteland.

But if they cannot help but cheat, then everything will be worth it.

"Since that is the case... everyone, please enter the Qian Mirror."

Ren Yidao announced loudly to the twenty contestants participating in this Two Domains Conflict:

"After entering the Qian Mirror, you will fall into a shared illusion."

"You will briefly lose your current memories, and only after receiving strong stimulation will you awaken your original consciousness; otherwise, you will continue to play the other you within the illusion."

That's right!

This is the "Role-playing" that Ren Yidao mentioned to Li Long earlier.

Are you already tired of the bloody slaughter in the arena?

Have you had enough of those back-and-forth tropes where people keep breaking through their limits?

Fighting and killing is so boring!

My family!

Let's run a campaign together!

You don't know how?

It doesn't matter!

I don't know how either!

But as an amateur host, I will try my best to provide you with the best experience!

Just do it!

"Everyone, please enter."

I've slept a bit more these past two days, but I can't get up during the day, and I'm very exhausted...

I crawled up in the afternoon and finally managed to get the three chapters out, and it's already this late.