True Person of Taiyi was so scared that he immediately tried to cover Wang Xiaoqiang's mouth, while the Yans Family sisters frantically looked around in panic, fearing that someone might overhear them.

Fortunately, no one nearby heard them. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Little Qiang, have you lost your mind? If others were to hear this and it reached the Emperor's ears, you would definitely be charged with a heinous crime of treason and plotting a coup. When that time comes, even ten heads wouldn't be enough for you to lose," Yans Ruxue said nervously.

"I said I want to build such an Imperial Palace, not to snatch the old Emperor's throne. Why are you all so nervous…" Wang Xiaoqiang shrugged his shoulders dismissively.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's words getting bolder, the three of them became even more anxious, but they didn't dare to persuade him any further, fearing he might blurt out more insane words. If someone indeed overheard and it reached the Imperial Palace, it would spell absolute doom!

"Look how nervous you all are. Alright, let's go, let's go find a place to sleep," Wang Xiaoqiang shrugged his shoulders, saying listlessly.

The four of them found an inn to stay at together.

This inn was named Dragon Gate Inn.

Now, with Dragon City overcrowded, every inn was fully booked, and they were all occupied by Cultivators. Among these Cultivators, there were all sorts of people, and since Wang Xiaoqiang had just killed someone, he was likely to face retaliation. For safety, the four of them only booked two rooms—one for the Yans Family sisters and one shared by True Person of Taiyi and Wang Xiaoqiang.

As it was located beneath the Son of Heaven's feet, even the inns in Dragon City were incomparable to those elsewhere.

The accommodations at Dragon Gate Inn were quite good—not only were the rooms large and clean, but there was also a large garden for guests to enjoy.

After they checked into their rooms and passed through the garden, they saw a male and a female sitting around a stone table in an octagonal pavilion within the garden.

The woman was pretty, with an innocent appearance, and her Cultivation Base was at the Seventh Transformation of the Immortal. The man was handsome and dashing, surprisingly a high-ranking expert at the Second Level of the True Immortal Realm. Judging by their clothes, they appeared to be Disciples of some Great Sect, deeply engaged in conversation about this session's Armor Snatching Tournament.

The woman with the innocent face began to speak, "Senior Brother Luo, is it true that participants in this tournament will receive a Spirit Marrow just for participating?"

"Of course, if you succeed in the first round, you can get five Spirit Marrows..."

"Ah, five Spirit Marrows—wouldn't that be equivalent to five thousand Demon Crystals?"

"Indeed, the Spiritual Power contained within one Spirit Marrow is approximately equivalent to the Spiritual Power contained in a thousand Demon Crystals after Refining Pills, so five Spirit Marrows would equal five thousand Demon Crystals...," Senior Brother Luo patiently explained.

"Moreover, Spirit Marrows can be absorbed directly, unlike Demon Crystals, which need to be transformed into Pills before consumption..."

"Senior Brother Luo, how long would it take to absorb a Spirit Marrow directly?"

"That varies from person to person. Those with a higher Cultivation Base will absorb it faster, while those with a lower base will take longer. Cultivators who have undergone Body Refinement have stronger meridians and can absorb it rapidly, but those who haven't must take it slowly. Otherwise, the massive influx of Spiritual Power might burst their meridians..."

"Senior Brother Luo, considering I'm at the Fourth Transformation of the Immortal and haven't undergone Body Refinement, how long would it take me to absorb a Spirit Marrow?"

"At least a month..."

"Ah, a month..."

"What's wrong? Too slow?"

"No, no, it's too fast. It's a bit unbelievable; it's even faster than refining Pills!" The Female Cultivator exclaimed with her hands over her face in astonishment.

"Ha ha, indeed. The Spirit Marrow is the essence of a Spirit Beast's Spiritual Power. Just think about it—these Spirit Beasts are a level higher than Demon Beasts, making the Spirit Marrow extremely precious and quick to absorb..." Senior Brother Luo tediously explained.

"One Spirit Marrow, equivalent to a thousand Demon Crystals, could help me advance one level. This is incredible; I must participate..." The Female Cultivator said excitedly.

The man suddenly took the Female Cultivator's hand and said earnestly, "Qing'er, I won't allow you to participate. The Armor Snatching Tournament is too dangerous. With your low Cultivation Base, you're likely to meet your demise going there..."

"Senior Brother Luo, I'll just take part in one round, and if it's really not going well, I can just withdraw after the first match..."

"No, Qing'er, I won't allow you to enter even one match. If you want to level up quickly using Spirit Marrow, I'll give it to you when I get it," Senior Brother Luo promised gravely, clearly showing his affection for his fellow Disciple, Qing'er, indicating they had deep feelings for each other.

"Alright, but you have to be careful during the contest, Senior Brother Luo. If it's not going well, you should withdraw!" Qing'er grasped Senior Brother Luo's hand in return, showing her concern.

"Heh, this Armor Snatching Tournament is like a grand gamble, I fear that when the time comes, I will become addicted... unable to stop myself," Senior Brother Luo said with self-mockery.

...

As the senior and junior disciples conversed, Wang Xiaoqiang and the three others briefly stopped nearby to listen to their dialogue before heading up to their guest room.

Once in the guest room, Wang Xiaoqiang lay down on the bed to rest. True Person of Taiyi suddenly sat beside him, somewhat excitedly asking, "Hey, Little Qiang, was the spirit marrow they mentioned just now real or fake?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "It should be real. Spirit marrow could probably be worth a thousand demon crystals; otherwise, it wouldn't attract so many cultivators to participate."

"That being said, I want to join too," declared True Person of Taiyi with excitement.

"Aren't you afraid of dying now?" Wang Xiaoqiang gave him a sideways glance.

"..." True Person of Taiyi faltered, not daring to reply. His ultimate pursuit in cultivation was immortality. If he were to die for a piece of spirit marrow, it wouldn't be worth it at all!

Seeing True Person of Taiyi fall silent, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "You better not join. If you want spirit marrow, just wait until I win the competition; then I'll share one with you!"

"Ah, really, Little Qiang? You'd really share with me?" True Person of Taiyi got as giddy as a child.

"What, you don't trust your fellow villager?" Wang Xiaoqiang gave him another sidelong glance. "I've noticed you're becoming more and more like a child!"

Upon hearing this, True Person of Taiyi's face lit up with joy, and he couldn't help but place his hands on Wang Xiaoqiang's legs, gently kneading, "How about this? I'll massage your legs. From now on, I, Taiyi, will be your logistic support, solely responsible for your food and rest after the competitions..."

Wang Xiaoqiang found the massage from True Person of Taiyi quite comfortable, but it felt odd to be massaged by an old man.

At that moment, he thought how much better it would have been if the Yans Family sisters were the ones massaging him!

With that thought, he turned to True Person of Taiyi and said, "Hey, Taiyi, I also forbade the Yans Family sisters from joining the competition. Such charming and alluring girls dying in the competition would truly be lamentable!"

"Little Qiang, you wouldn't have taken a fancy to the two of them, would you?"

When Wang Xiaoqiang first joined the Taiyi Sect, before giving him an amulet, True Person of Taiyi had used the Great Thousand Mirror to check on Wang Xiaoqiang's family numbers, and Wang Xiaoqiang had named over a dozen women.

Although Taiyi did not ask at the time, he understood that these women were all Wang Xiaoqiang's, and from that moment, he knew that Wang Xiaoqiang was fond of the fairer sex. Now, hearing Wang Xiaoqiang speak this way, it was clear what was on his mind.

"Taiyi, if you were still young and faced with such beautiful women, wouldn't you be moved?" Wang Xiaoqiang countered.

"Alas, I, Taiyi, have lived a life untouched by romantic love, never even interacting with a woman. I've practiced abstinence to focus on my cultivation, with all my heart seeking the path to immortality. You asking me this... I really don't know how to answer..."

"Taiyi, you're missing out. You don't understand the wonders of a woman. How about this, after you reach the True Immortal Realm and become a genuine immortal, I'll find you a woman, let you marry, and let you taste the flavor of a woman!" Wang Xiaoqiang suggested with a mischievous smile.

True Person of Taiyi's face turned red, yet he did not object, though he seemed somewhat embarrassed.

To break the embarrassment, he said, "If you really like the Yans Family sisters, I could bring it up with them. However, you need a clear target—either Yans Ruxue or Yans Ruyu. Wanting both might not be possible..."

"Yans Ruxue is dignified and tranquil, as understanding as she is discreet. Yans Ruyu's complexion is as clear as jade, spirited and lively, a match for my own temperament. Honestly, I like both of them and want both... Sigh... Can't I have the best of both worlds?"

The more True Person of Taiyi listened, the more shocked he became, thinking to himself that Wang Xiaoqiang truly had a libertine nature, desiring to have both sisters!

On top of that, there was the matter of the ten-year promise with Yans Biluo. When the time came, it would mean all three sisters! This... this was too outrageous!

Moreover, though Wang Xiaoqiang was flirtatious, the Yans Family sisters were both decent women. How was he supposed to broach this subject?

True Person of Taiyi found himself in quite a predicament.

"How about this, Taiyi," Wang Xiaoqiang proposed, "Let's make a deal. When I return from the competition, if I obtain the spirit marrow, I'll give you one for free as my promise to you. Then, if you can make this match happen, I'll give you two more spirit marrows. If you can persuade both sisters, I'll give you six spirit marrows... What do you say?"

True Person of Taiyi was thrilled at the proposition.

Six spirit marrows could help him rise six levels, bringing him to the existence of a Seventh Transformation Immortal, only three levels away from the True Immortal Realm!

But convincing the Yans Family sisters to become Wang Xiaoqiang's women, both serving one husband, that was a daunting task!

On one hand was the enticing spirit marrow; on the other, a difficult task. Now, True Person of Taiyi felt a sense of being caught between fire and ice. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to qidian.com to vote for it, send in your monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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