I am really not a medical immortal.

Chapter 2009: Chapter 2008: Bestowal of Marriage

The excited shouts grew wave after wave, gradually infecting the surrounding cultivators who joined in the shouting one after another.

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhang Xiaohao’s expression did not change significantly. Like an old monk in meditation, he stood in the sky with hands behind his back, gazing at Tianqing Zi.

Meeting Zhang Xiaohao’s gaze, Tianqing Zi nodded to the cultivator in the Early Mahayana, signaling him to open the azure barrier.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!

The cultivator at the Mahayana Realm waved his hands, unleashing streams of magic formulas that constantly descended, then shouted in a low voice: "Withdraw!!"

As his voice fell, the azure barrier above Tianqing Square flashed, then was torn away by him.

Having completed this task, the cultivator at the Mahayana Realm respectfully retreated.

Tianqing Zi stood up from the throne above, and as he moved, the cultivators below the square immediately quieted down, even those from Qingyi Building became silent, each gazing at Tianqing Zi.

"This year’s Divine Clan contest is truly spectacular, to the point where even I, the City Lord, am impressed! I never expected that among the Bi Mu Divine Race, a person with such powerful talent would appear, who, relying solely on their own power without using any external equipment, could annihilate a nearly three-million-strong army of cultivators! This prowess is commendable! And worthy of praise!!!" Tianqing Zi said solemnly.

Applause!!!

Following his words, fierce applause erupted from their hands, quickly enveloping the surroundings in a sea of applause, drowning the heavens and earth.

"Haha." Zhang Xiaohao smiled faintly, flipped his right hand, took out a panda, and lazily smoked, a golden cloud appeared beneath his feet at a whim, directly sitting upon it, lazily watching him.

Observing Zhang Xiaohao’s action, Tianqing Zi’s lips curled into a playful smile—not only was he not angry, but he was incredibly pleased.

Usually, those daring enough to act this way have some genuine skill in their hands, and with the talent Zhang Xiaohao displayed, effortlessly annihilating a nearly three-million-strong army of cultivators indicates he hasn’t exerted his full strength.

The most important point is that Zhang Xiaohao dared to lounge openly on a golden cloud before him, smoking a panda, suggesting he has a trump card, even if he intervened, he may not succeed in subduing him.

Tianqing Zi pressed down with both hands, the applause below vanished again, turning utterly silent.

"I announce as the City Lord! This year’s champion of the Divine Clan contest is Qingyi Building! As for other rewards, the shopkeeper of Qingyi Building will later negotiate with the Deputy City Lord at the City Lord Mansion! The shops representing the annihilated cultivators will be calculated based on previous rankings!" Tianqing Zi decreed.

"Long live the City Lord!" Upon hearing Tianqing Zi’s words, the shopkeepers below shouted excitedly one by one.

However, those shopkeepers hostile to Qingyi Building wore sorrowful faces, unable to smile.

The champion’s privileges are indeed vast, among them is the ability to forcibly annex opposing shops and more.

Thinking of this, they regretted immensely, wishing they could fiercely slap their own faces, knowing the outcome would be thus, they would never have opposed Qingyi Building. Even their regret now is too late.

As for begging Qingyi Hong? That’s entirely impossible. Even if it were them, they’d understand the principle of "cutting the weeds without removing the roots, they grow again when spring winds blow".

A few minutes later.

Tianqing Zi pressed his hands down again, the fierce applause below quieted once more.

"Aside from the above points, I am announcing a significant matter as the City Lord!" Tianqing Zi said.

Below the cultivators, upon hearing Tianqing Zi’s words, each eyes gleamed, heart speculating eagerly, afraid to miss a word.

"The champion’s talent this time is so strong that even I, as the City Lord, cannot measure up! However, I’m not a petty person. I intend to take him as a disciple, imparting supreme divine skills to help him advance to the Mahayana Realm! To contribute to the growth of the Bi Mu Divine Race! Simultaneously, I plan to marry my daughter, Tian Ning’er, to him!!!" Tianqing Zi stated seriously.

"Long live the City Lord!"

"City Lord is wise and unparalleled!"

"Long, long live the City Lord!"

Upon hearing Tianqing Zi’s words, cultivators below shouted excitedly.

Even though they themselves weren’t accepted as disciples by the City Lord, Zhang Xiaohao is from the Bi Mu Divine Race. Once he grows into the Mahayana Realm, with Zhang Xiaohao’s talent, he’ll surely lead Tianqing Giant City to greater heights, perhaps becoming one of the thirty-six king cities of the Bi Mu Divine Race!

Seeing the excited shouts from the cultivators below, Tianqing Zi’s smile grew increasingly strong. When his gaze landed on Zhang Xiaohao, he saw Zhang Xiaohao looking playfully at him, tightening his heart, the smile gradually fading from his face.

Below, those attuned to observing expressions saw the smile disappear from Tianqing Zi’s face, slowly halted their shouting, stopping their actions, the vast Tianqing Square gradually silenced again, silent enough to hear a needle drop, an eerie atmosphere enveloped everyone from above.

"You don’t agree?" Tianqing Zi looked at Zhang Xiaohao and asked.

Though not deliberately releasing his peak Middle Mahayana pressure, his every move carried immense pressure.

"Are you sure you want me to say it here?" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaohao’s words, Tianqing Zi’s heart sank, feeling a wave of ominous foreboding, thought for a moment, then said: "Let’s go to the City Lord Mansion and talk! It’s quiet there."

After speaking, with Ning’er underfoot, transformed into a blue azure light, dashed towards the City Lord Mansion.

Zhang Xiaohao stood up from the golden cloud, his body swayed, directly vanished in the sky, flew towards the direction of the City Lord Mansion.

After a dozen breaths, Tianqing Zi with Ning’er stopped beneath a pavilion in the rear court of the City Lord Mansion.

Whoosh!

Almost as soon as they arrived, Zhang Xiaohao’s figure appeared before them in a flash.

"Sit down!" Tianqing Zi pointed at the stone bench opposite.

Without hesitation, Zhang Xiaohao sat on the stone bench opposite.

"Ning’er, go prepare us some wine and dishes." Tianqing Zi instructed.

"Okay." Tian Ning’er nodded, turned, and walked outside.

After Tian Ning’er left, only Zhang Xiaohao and Tianqing Zi remained around.

"Speak! Why don’t you agree?" Tianqing Zi asked.