I Have an Omen System

Chapter 357: Chapter 234: Life-Substitute Gold Scroll

’These Female Cultivators are so easy to fool!’

On the crystal jade stage, facing the eager gazes of the many Female Cultivators below, ’Xiao Ran’ couldn’t help but laugh to himself.

’I didn’t expect things to go so smoothly.’

Of course, the expression on Liu Mobai’s face remained that of a perfect gentleman, looking utterly righteous.

"I have heard that there is a true heroine in the Water Mirror Palace who, with only her Purple Mansion Cultivation, managed to contend with a Golden Core Blood Demon and even make a lucky escape. I wonder which Fairy that might be?"

He said in all seriousness, "I am filled with admiration. Might she show herself so I may meet her?"

The moment he spoke, the expressions of Leng Ningshuang, Muuu Yu, and the other Female Cultivators changed. Just a moment ago, they had been gazing at Liu Mobai with shy, amorous glances. Now, they were suddenly overcome with anxiety.

’That hussy is trying to steal my Prince!’

Liu Mobai’s gaze swept over the crowd, paying no mind to Muuu Yu, Leng Ningshuang, or the others.

"Prince Xiao, it was Tributor Qin, Qin Xuan’Er! We all witnessed it that day!"

A Cultivator beside Zhao Yan, one who loved drama and wasn’t afraid to stir the pot, shouted out with a mischievous grin.

Liu Mobai’s eyes locked onto Qin Xuan’Er in the crowd, and a knowing glint flashed within them.

’Looks like I guessed right.’

"So, it’s Fellow Daoist Qin. A heroine to rival any man. I am truly impressed!"

Liu Mobai cupped his hands. "I wonder if I might be so fortunate as to invite Fellow Daoist Qin to tie this knot of fate with me?"

"Prince Xiao, you praise me far too much. Xuan’Er is unworthy of such words."

Qin Xuan looked overwhelmed by the honor. A perfectly measured blush appeared on her face as she rose and gave a graceful curtsy.

"I was merely lucky that day. It was all thanks to Vice Palace Master Zhong Ling’s timely rescue."

Qin Xuan’s voice was soft, tinged with a maiden’s shyness. She raised a sleeve to partially hide her face, the very picture of playing hard to get.

But when Liu Mobai saw this expression, he understood everything at once.

’Success!’

’So this is the Daoist of the Cyan Cloud Sect!’

"Miss Qin, don’t be impulsive!" Lin Feng said, growing anxious at the sight.

He knew Xiao Ran was after the title of Daoist, and Qin Xuan was acting as his scapegoat.

But she couldn’t reveal the truth, which left her trapped in a dilemma. His guilt toward Qin Xuan deepened.

’I’m the great Saint Child of the Daoist Sect, yet I’m letting the innocent Fellow Daoist Qin fall into the Royal Family’s trap!’

"Alas, my dear Miss Xuan’Er..."

Zhao Yan sighed and wrung his hands, overcome with regret, hating only that he hadn’t been born into the Royal Family.

Meanwhile, the faces of Leng Ningshuang, Muuu Yu, and the other Female Cultivators who had just been fawning over ’Xiao Ran’ turned incredibly sour.

It was as if they had been slapped in public. Their gazes, now fixed on Qin Xuan’Er, were filled with jealousy and resentment.

’That little bitch! What gives her the right?’

’It’s just that her face and figure are a little better, her chest is a little bigger, she has a good master, and her innate talent is a bit higher than ours...’

’Other than that, how is she better than us in any way!’

’Hmph! If I were the Daoist of the Cyan Cloud Sect, I’d be far more outstanding than that little bitch!’ In their hearts, the Female Cultivators cursed Qin Xuan countless times.

At the same time, they cursed Xiao Ran for his poor taste.

"Miss Xuan’Er, you’ve been mistaken for the Daoist. Others might not know, but I do..."

After much deliberation, Lin Feng finally gave in to his guilt. He sent a sound transmission to Qin Xuan’Er, his tone low and worried.

"The Daqian Royal Family is a treacherous place. I can’t bear to see you jump into that pit of fire, Miss Qin... Not to mention, this man’s origins are unknown and his actions are sudden. I fear he has ulterior motives. You must be extremely careful!"

Hearing this, Qin Xuan’s heart skipped a beat.

’Have I been exposed?’

’No...’

Qin Xuan glanced at Lin Feng. Seeing the sincerity in his words, which didn’t seem feigned, her expression immediately became intrigued.

’So that’s how it is... you’re the Daoist!’

Qin Xuan figured it out in an instant and could barely suppress a grin. She hadn’t expected the Daoist of the Cyan Cloud Sect to be so kind-hearted.

’No, I need to test him a bit more.’

Having spent so long in the Holy Sect, Qin Xuan was cynical to the core. Putting herself in his shoes, she felt that if she were the Daoist of the Cyan Cloud Sect, she would never make a judgment so rashly.

’If I were really some naive little flower, I’d have died a thousand times over by now.’

"Fellow Daoist Lin, Xuan’Er appreciates your kind intentions. But with everyone watching, and an invitation from the Prince himself, how could I possibly refuse?"

Qin Xuan immediately transmitted back, her tone a mixture of gratitude and helplessness.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you don’t have to do this. If you are willing to follow me back to the Wind and Thunder Sword Pavilion, I guarantee that I can..."

But Qin Xuan cut off Lin Feng’s transmission.

"No, no! If this Xiao Ran is a villain, wouldn’t I be dragging you into this?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng almost blurted out his true identity, and his sense of guilt deepened.

’Fellow Daoist Xuan’Er... she’s such a kind, simple girl!’

This only strengthened his resolve to save Qin Xuan.

...

「Meanwhile, outside the Cloud Dream Marsh.」

A magnificent Flying Palace Ship, carved with the runes of the Royal Family, came soaring through the air.

At the ship’s bow stood Xiao Dinglan, dressed in a casual, bright yellow, Four-Clawed Python Robe. His sharp brows were slightly furrowed.

"Teacher, are we too late?"

The true Xiao Dinglan gazed at the faint outline of the Water Mirror Palace in the distance, his voice tinged with anxiety.

"It seems the Water Mirror Marriage Conference has already begun."

Su Xiaotai, holding the Celestial Star Instrument, stroked his beard and smiled confidently. "Your Highness, do not worry. I have already made my calculations. The timing is perfect. There will be no delay. You will arrive just in time to be the final person to take the stage at the Water Mirror Marriage Conference."

"That way, you will make a much deeper impression on the Daoist."

"Excellent, excellent. Thank you for your efforts, Teacher."

Xiao Dinglan breathed a long sigh of relief.

...

On the high platform, Zhong Ling watched Qin Xuan’Er and Xiao Ran, who had both happily agreed. She felt she had orchestrated a wonderful match—and between a Prince and a Daoist, no less! She couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

’My sister has hosted this conference for hundreds of years, but she’s never had a match of this caliber!’

’A Prince of Daqian and the Daoist of the Cyan Cloud Sect!’

’The Water Mirror Palace is about to see the most exciting day since its founding!’