Chapter 978, This Is My Wife

Translator: Silavin

 

“Gentlemen, Sacred Master Candidate Qin awaits you inside.”

 

The Elder managing the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land’s residence led the four Sacred Master Candidates before a great hall, his footsteps halting as he spoke with a faint smile.

 

“*Hmph!* For a mere newly appointed Sacred Master Candidate to put on such airs!” Bei Ling snorted coldly, displeasure evident on his face.

 

This statement was clearly meant to draw all four Sacred Master Candidates onto the same front. However, to his disappointment, the other three were not foolish individuals, and not one of them revealed any dissatisfaction on their faces.

 

Lin Fengying was the Sacred Master Candidate of the Roaring Heaven Sacred Land. He knew that the Compound Pill matter had a significant connection to Qin Yichen, and now that the two Sacred Lands had quite friendly relations, he would not be foolish enough to oppose Qin Yichen.

 

Xuan Mingge, on the other hand, was grateful because at the Ancient Jade Pavilion Auction House, Qin Yichen had deliberately spent Chen Feng’s Spirit Liquid elsewhere, allowing their Black Nihility Sacred Land to obtain a Heaven Ascension Token. Thus, he still held some goodwill towards Qin Yichen.

 

As for Chen Que from the Graceful Elegance Sacred Land, his schemes ran deep. He definitely wouldn’t be childish enough to display his emotions on his face before confirming the truth of the matter.

 

“Brother Fengying, Brother Mingge, how I’ve missed you since we parted at Ancient Jade Pavilion! I was just preparing to rest for a moment before visiting you both, but unexpectedly you’ve come at just the right time.”

 

The moment they stepped into the great hall, Qin Yichen’s hearty laughter rang out.

 

Within the great hall, only he and Feng Qianxue were present. Mu Yanfeng, seemingly completely unconcerned about Qin Yichen, had gone directly to have someone transmit news of their safe arrival back to the Sacred Land.

 

“Junior Brother Qin is too kind. We only hope Junior Brother Qin won’t blame us for arriving uninvited.”

 

“I heard that Junior Brother Qin slew Chen Feng on the road. Truly admirable and formidable!”

 

Both Lin Fengying and Xuan Mingge responded with hearty laughs and compliments.

 

Afterwards, the two directly sat down on chairs to one side and began chatting amiably with Qin Yichen.

 

In truth, when they had heard that Qin Yichen had slain Chen Feng, they had been extremely astonished.

 

Chen Feng was the Sacred Master Candidate of the Radiance Sacred Land. His strange Cultivation Technique made even them wary. No one dared claim they could suppress Chen Feng.

 

Yet Qin Yichen, when they had last met at Ancient Jade Pavilion, had been merely at the Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm, an existence without the slightest threat. However, in such a short time, he had already achieved this proud battle record that even they could not accomplish.

 

Although there might be some exaggeration in this matter, it was already sufficient to prove that Qin Yichen’s position as the Sacred Master Candidate was definitely not nominal.

 

How formidable was Chen Feng’s combat prowess? Even amongst those of the same realm, he rarely had rivals. Yet Qin Yichen, even now, was merely at the Late Stage Martial Emperor Realm. Regardless of whether he had slain Chen Feng by his own abilities, merely being able to contend with him was already enough to shock countless people.

 

The three chatted like old friends who had not met in years, discussing various trivial matters, while Feng Qianxue stood quietly beside Qin Yichen like a virtuous Wife, not saying a word.

 

Her demeanour suggested that in her eyes, only this young man existed.

 

“Is that the woman rumoured to possess the Phoenix Martial Soul?”

 

“She can’t be, right? There’s completely no trace of a Phoenix Martial Soul’s aura from her…”

 

Listening boredly to the three men’s conversation, Chen Que and Bei Ling’s gazes fell upon Feng Qianxue. When they saw her pure and delicate face, even with their extensive experience, their eyes could not help but brighten as they silently sighed in admiration.

 

Such an otherworldly and stunningly beautiful woman, even if she was not the possessor of the Phoenix Martial Soul, being able to marry her would be a great fortune.

 

Of course, they did not know that during the Prison Dragon Slope incident, Feng Qianxue’s outburst had enabled her to skillfully control her Martial Soul. As long as she did not deliberately have it manifested, below the Saint Realm, it was almost impossible to detect anything unusual about her aura.

 

This was also Qin Yichen’s advice to her. After all, they still had no leads regarding the mastermind behind the attempted Possession of her Martial Soul. If someone with ill intentions discovered this, it would inevitably cause considerable trouble.

 

At this moment, Bei Ling, who was staring at Feng Qianxue, was undergoing some unusual changes. He was already a lecherous individual. Even after becoming a Sacred Master Candidate, it had not weakened his dissolute reputation. If anything, it has become common knowledge.

 

Now, facing such a delicate woman, he immediately felt evil flames burning in his heart, nearly unable to restrain himself from wanting to kiss those fragrant lips.

 

“Haha, then it’s settled. In the future, Junior Brother Qin must visit this foolish Brother often.”

 

Seeing Bei Ling’s transformation, Lin Fengying observed it but made no mention of it, continuing to chat and laugh with Qin Yichen.

 

“*Ahem.* Sacred Master Candidate Qin, may I ask who that Young Lady is?” Finally, Bei Ling couldn’t restrain himself and interrupted the three men’s meaningless small talk, asking directly.

 

As soon as these words emerged, Lin Fengying and Xuan Mingge exchanged glances, both their eyes flashing with mockery. They had seen Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue together at Ancient Jade Pavilion and naturally knew this woman’s relationship with Qin Yichen was extraordinary.

 

This fellow Bei Ling, whose head had been addled by lust, was likely about to suffer.

 

Chen Que, meanwhile, maintained that same cold demeanour. He was not particularly obsessed with feminine beauty. What he cared about was the Phoenix Martial Soul. He intended to marry the possessor of the Phoenix Martial Soul!

 

“This is my Wife.” Qin Yichen’s brow furrowed as he spoke coolly and indifferently, displeasure already evident on his face.

 

Upon hearing Qin Yichen’s form of address, Feng Qianxue’s pretty face flushed crimson. She could not help but lower her head slightly. Although she had long entrusted her heart to Qin Yichen, they had yet to hold a wedding ceremony. They had not even had a formal ritual. This direct form of address filled Feng Qianxue’s heart with both bashfulness and contentment.

 

Feng Qianxue’s coy manner made Bei Ling’s gaze become somewhat infatuated.

 

[For such a person to become a Sacred Master Candidate, the Northern Top Sacred Land is truly in decline.] Seeing Bei Ling’s oblivious appearance, Lin Fengying couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

 

“*Hmph* Sacred Master Candidate Bei Ling, if there’s nothing else, please leave. We haven’t prepared any food or delicacies for you here!” Qin Yichen snorted coldly and issued an order to leave.

 

“Sacred Master Candidate Qin, how about we make a trade? Name your price…” Sacred Master Candidate Bei Ling stared covetously at Feng Qianxue, wanton words spilling from his mouth.

 

In his view, as long as one was willing to pay the price, there was nothing that couldn’t be obtained.

 

However, he was completely unaware that some things cannot be measured by price.

 

His words were instead an insult to both Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue!

 

Before his words had even finished, Qin Yichen’s expression suddenly darkened to the extreme, and a murderous aura he could not suppress began faintly emanating from his body.

 

At this moment, he had already developed killing intent towards Bei Ling!