Chapter 193: Chapter 191: Give Me a Divinity Transformation Technique, and I’ll Marry You
"Once you become my Dao Companion, I’ll essentially be announcing to the world that you belong to me, a Tier Four Alchemist."
Su Hongshang said with a slight smile, "You really don’t know how formidable a Tier Four Alchemist is, do you?"
Su Qing shook his head and smiled. "I really don’t."
"The protection of a Tier Four Alchemist might deter them, but I’m not worried about whether they’ll send a Divinity Transformation expert after me."
"What I care about is the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect from before."
"The original Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect seemed perfectly normal... Such a shame," Su Qing sighed.
Su Hongshang’s Liu Mei knitted together. "You think you can escape from a Divinity Transformation expert?"
"You shouldn’t underestimate a Divinity Transformation expert."
"This isn’t as simple as a Golden Core defeating a Nascent Soul."
"I know. And I’m not afraid," Su Qing said nonchalantly.
’I was resurrected even after being erased by the Celestial Dao. Why would I fear a Divinity Transformation expert? Are they stronger than the Celestial Dao itself?’
Su Hongshang was rendered speechless. ’Am I really so terrifying?’ she wondered. ’He’d rather face a Divinity Transformation expert than become my Dao Companion.’
Su Qing, however, was lost in thought. ’With my current strength, could I take on a Divinity Transformation expert?’
’If I fight a Divinity Transformation expert, I’ll just open with a God Demon Immortal Seal.’
’Weaken them by fifty percent right off the bat. How could they possibly fight me then?’
"Su Qing is so heartless... He’d rather face a Divinity Transformation expert in the future than agree to become my Dao Companion..." Su Hongshang’s gaze was mournful, her voice full of resentment.
When Su Qing snapped out of his thoughts, their eyes met. He quickly looked away again.
’He was once again reminded that the favor of a beautiful woman is the hardest to accept.’
’I’m here thinking about fighting and killing, and you’re thinking about our wedding night?’
’We’re not on the same page. Sorry, but we’re just not compatible!’
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Su Qing gave an awkward laugh. "Hahaha, a Tier Four Pill Master... As long as I have Spirit Medicine, I can perform Alchemy and successfully create Elixirs all the same."
"Divinity Transformation... I have yet to face one," Su Qing said with a light chuckle.
Su Hongshang’s Liu Mei furrowed tightly. "Have you forgotten how you broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm?"
"The Nascent Soul Realm requires a Broken Pill Nascent Soul transformation, where one’s qi refines a soul, and with Qi and Soul Harmony, a Nascent Soul is formed."
"As for Divinity Transformation, both their qi and soul have reached the Fifth Realm. Even if they don’t possess the same formidable and incredible techniques as a true Fifth Realm Soul Path Cultivator, erasing the soul of a Nascent Soul is still a simple and easy task for them."
Su Qing fell silent. He knew that Soul Path Cultivation was an indispensable part.
’Otherwise, if your soul is gone, what use is the body?’
While Su Qing was silent, Su Hongshang’s eyes narrowed slightly, like a Fox Spirit who had just succeeded in her scheme.
’She watched Su Qing considering. As for him claiming earlier that he could easily refine a Tier Four Elixir, how could that be possible?’
Su Hongshang didn’t pay it any mind at all.
’To this day, Su Qing still hadn’t obtained any Soul Path Magic.’
’He only had the Five Elements Tribulation Thunder Seal.’
’As for any others, they were unavailable within the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect unless one entered the hidden library in the secret treasury.’
’To deal with a Divinity Transformation expert, I have to protect my soul from harm. I wonder which is more powerful: the Celestial Dao’s erasure or a Divinity Transformation expert’s soul Magic.’
Before, when facing Nascent Soul Realm opponents, Su Qing didn’t need to worry too much about soul-related matters. But now, things were different.
"How about it? Have you decided to become my Dao Companion?" Su Hongshang saw Su Qing stir and knew he had returned from his thoughts.
Su Qing was taken aback for a moment. "I..."
"Er..." Su Qing couldn’t very well say he wasn’t considering the matter she was thinking about, could he?
Su Qing said carelessly, "As long as you have a Cultivation Technique that leads to Divinity Transformation, what’s the harm in marrying you?"
’A Divinity Transformation Technique is hard to find. Su Qing didn’t believe Su Hongshang could possibly have one.’
"A Divinity Transformation Technique?" In Su Hongshang’s perception, Su Qing was clearly only at the Initial Tier Nascent Soul stage. Why would he want a Divinity Transformation Technique already?
’This guy... he isn’t trying to trick me, is he?’
"Are you serious?" Su Hongshang’s Liu Mei quirked up slightly as she asked with a stern expression.
Su Qing nodded helplessly. "Of course. But you’ll have to get your hands on a Divinity Transformation Technique first."
’A Divinity Transformation Technique... Su Qing really didn’t believe it. Most of us are basically Loose Cultivators. If someone gets a Divinity Transformation Technique, they wouldn’t just sell it off. It’s a family treasure.’
’How could she possibly have a Divinity Transformation Technique?’
’Unless Su Hongshang was incredibly lucky, entered a Secret Realm, obtained a Divinity Transformation Technique, and then shared it with Su Qing.’
"Any Divinity Transformation Technique will do?" Su Hongshang asked again, looking as if she was about to burst out laughing.
"Of course. As long as it’s a Divinity Transformation Technique."
Su Qing said with a nod.
"Swear it. Swear that if I give you a Divinity Transformation Technique, you will marry me," Su Hongshang said, dead serious.
This made Su Qing pause. "You don’t... actually have one, do you?"
"I, Su Hongshang, swear to the heavens that I do not possess a Divinity Transformation Technique at this moment. If I break this vow, may the Celestial Dao erase me." Su Hongshang swore directly that she did not currently have a Divinity Transformation Technique.
Su Qing was startled by this woman. Why did she suddenly make a vow?
Seeing how confident and happy she looked, Su Qing found it a little funny.
’We don’t even know the first thing about each other, and you already want me to marry you. Aren’t you afraid I’ll just use you and run?’
"Becoming Dao Companions requires an oath to the Celestial Dao," Su Hongshang seemed to see through Su Qing’s thoughts and remarked faintly.
Su Qing thought for a moment. "Of course. As long as you can find a Divinity Transformation Technique."
Su Qing also grew serious, raising three fingers. "Then let me set a time limit: within three years."
Su Hongshang nodded. "No problem. I will definitely get a Divinity Transformation Technique within three years."
"Then it’s settled."
Su Qing smiled and raised a hand. "Then I, Su Qing, swear to the Celestial Dao. If, within three years, Su Hongshang provides me with a complete Divinity Transformation Technique, I shall marry Su Hongshang and we will become Dao Companions."
’The Celestial Dao? What do I have to fear? It’s just erasure by the Celestial Dao, right?’
’It’s not like I haven’t experienced it before.’
’But, if this woman can find me a Divinity Transformation Technique, saving me the trouble, what’s the harm in marrying her?’
’So what if we become Dao Companions?’
Although Su Qing did not fear the Celestial Dao.
But Su Qing was a man of his word.
"Alright, Su Qing~ You won’t escape the palm of my hand~" Su Hongshang beamed, even singing the words in a strange, lilting tone.
Su Qing smiled in feigned displeasure. "You haven’t gotten the Divinity Transformation Technique yet. Don’t celebrate too early."
"Soon. For me, getting a Divinity Transformation Technique is very simple," Su Hongshang chuckled lightly.
She said no more, but she seemed to grow restless, losing her previous elegant composure. She was like a young girl who had just gotten her hands on a wonderful treasure and was brimming with joy.
Her fingertips tapped restlessly, and Su Qing could feel the joy bubbling inside her.
Su Qing, meanwhile, was laughing silently to himself. He then asked himself, ’Am I just leading her on?’
It wasn’t that Su Qing disliked Su Hongshang; he just didn’t understand why she had been so over-the-top from the very beginning.
’If you chalked it up to her being attracted to the strong, that could make sense. As for whether her motives were pure or not, Su Qing didn’t know. But he suspected they were mostly impure.’
’Su Qing didn’t believe he was that charming.’
"Which island has the black market?" Su Qing asked.
"A black market?"
"What black market? If you’re talking about a place where things are sold without any restraint, that would have to be Ugly Island. If you want to buy something, you can try looking there."
"Or, just tell me, and I’ll find it for you." Su Hongshang’s lips were still curved in a slight smile, a clear sign of her delight.
Moreover, when she looked at Su Qing, her eyes seemed to ripple with emotion, making Su Qing truly feel that something was off about this Nascent Soul Master.
’She’s making it too easy. I feel like there’s a catch.’
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