Zhang nglong spoke his true feelings.
After all, marrying the Princess, the bridal chamber and candle-lit night are not for him to enjoy; the only grievance in his heart now is for the unfortunate Gu Xiao.
Consider that he owes him a life, there is great guilt within Zhang nglong's heart towards him.
Now that Gu Xiao is facing such circumstances, if he were truly to go back empty-handed today, he would beco the Empire's biggest laughing stock the next day.
Such a grand affair, the entire Capital City is aware, yet he returns alone, the princess has called off the marriage, even the tiniest spit of derision from everyone can drown Gu Xiao.
Even if Zhang nglong were to restore Gu Xiao's life later, the pressure of rumors alone would be enough to drive Gu Xiao to collapse, so as long as he can do anything for Gu Xiao, he shall spare no effort.
"If today Gu Xiao walks away just like this, how will the Gu Family look at ? How will the people of the Capital City look at ? And how will people all over the Empire look at ?" Zhang nglong's fatal three-point declaration was forceful and unyielding, causing even Yan Tianyao to be montarily stunned.
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"My heavens, speaking words like these in front of both Guardians and His Majesty, this Gu Xiao truly amazes, even if he returns empty-handed today, I respect him as a man."
"Indeed, in my place, I'd have compromised the mont His Majesty spoke, who dares to be so just?"
"Exactly, he truly dares to speak, is this truly the cowardly and reclusive waste of a young master? I seem to see a warrior fighting against destiny."
No matter if they were from the Royal Family or Zhang nglong's wedding procession, all those who had once looked down on Gu Xiao now held him in respect.
"Today, even if by force, I will take the Princess away!" Zhang nglong declared resolutely.
"Gu Xiao, don't be too excessive," Qing Kong stepped forward, "I know you've been greatly wronged, but His Majesty just assured the greatest compensation, why do you persist in hanging on?"
"May I ask, Lord Qing Kong, what is the most important thing for a person to live in this world?" Zhang nglong asked and answered himself, "It's dignity! No matter if it's you two and His Majesty, even if stronger people co, even if I am struck dead after these words, I must say them today!"
"Well, lad, you've got so temperant like your father," Zhan Xun said, "Based solely on those words, you're far better than other spoiled brats, but unfortunately, the two of us have promised the Third Princess today, you absolutely cannot take her away, so for now, please return, avoid hurting the feelings of our families, if you feel the compensation is inadequate, both families are willing to contribute further offerings."
"Apologies, no matter what you offer , today, I am determined to marry the Third Princess," Zhang nglong glanced at Lan Xing, his lips curving slightly, "The fact that the Third Princess is unwilling to marry is simply because Gu Xiao is deed a non-cultivating waste."
"Indeed," Lan Xin spoke unguardedly, "While I, Lan Xin, am no genius, I surely won't marry a diocrity."
"Does this an, Princess Lan Xin perceives as a diocrity?"
"I believe there's no need for to reiterate that point, right?" Lan Xin said, "Gu Xiao, I apologize deeply for this marriage agreent, but today Lan Xin absolutely will not marry, and when Uncle Gu Cong returns to the Gu Family, Lan Xin will personally visit and apologize to both."
"Then may I ask, according to Princess Lan Xin's standards, what kind of person is not a diocrity?" Zhang nglong asked with playful tone.
A person's image suddenly erged in Lan Xin's mind.
"Regardless, at least outstanding talent and achievents in one aspect, right?" Lan Xin said, "Alchemy, artifact refining, personal martial arts, any field with distinguished abilities is one Lan Xin would greatly admire.
"Then I roughly understand," Zhang nglong smiled, "To make leave is not difficult, but wouldn't it be better for Princess Lan Xin to first look at the betrothal gifts I've prepared?"
"No need," Lan Xin said, "No matter how expensive the things you've prepared are, I won't change my mind."
"The Third Princess needn't be so stubborn," Zhang nglong said, "I assure the Third Princess, if after reviewing my betrothal gifts, there's still no change, Gu Xiao will leave imdiately, never to trouble the Princess again, and as for the compensation offered, I'll not need it, what does the Princess say?"
"Are you serious?"
This suddenly sparked Lan Xin's curiosity, hearing Gu Xiao speak so resolutely, could it truly be sothing extraordinary?
Lan Xin isn't one to covet treasures, rely has pure curiosity, and Gu Xiao did say if her thoughts weren't swayed, he absolutely wouldn't pester her further.
With that said, why not take a look?
"Naturally true, Gu Xiao dare not deceive you all present," Zhang nglong said, "However, it won't be long before the Third Princess changes her mind."
"Would you please step forward," Zhang nglong bowed slightly to the elder responsible for transporting the betrothal gifts behind the wedding procession, and imdiately the martial arts practitioner had the Warcraft place a gigantic box on the ground.
Zhang nglong opened the box, revealing in its center a crystal-clear Pill Furnace, the furnace was exquisitely crafted, resembling a rare artifact.
Around the furnace were nurous processed precious herbs, yet since there was no Pill Master present, nobody knew what elixir these herbs could produce.
"Such a delicate pill furnace," everyone gazed at the furnace, "could this perhaps be the betrothal gift he prepared?"
"Earlier gifts for the Prince were Ninth Grade, would this pill furnace possibly be a Saint Grade Pill Furnace?"
"Tsk tsk, a good pill furnace can greatly boost a Pill Master's success rate, and might even help them advance levels."
"He truly is generous with his offerings, isn't he? Could this be prepared by that mysterious friend of his again?"
"Most likely, otherwise how would he attain such a treasure by himself?"
"This is the first betrothal gift I prepared for Princess Lan Xin," Zhang nglong said, "A Divine Vein Golden Core!"
"What? A Divine Vein Golden Core?"
"I've heard about it, it can help a martial artist open a new Divine Vein within their body, having two Divine Veins makes you incredibly powerful."
"Hmm? Elixir? I don't see an elixir."
"Aren't these herbs the materials for that Divine Vein Golden Core?"
"What's the aning? Delivering materials counts as delivering an elixir? Hahaha, his imagination is truly expansive, but can that compare? Even a thousand batches of materials are inferior to a single Divine Vein Golden Core, can it be easily crafted?"
"Gu Xiao, I don't seem to see any Divine Vein Golden Core among this betrothal gift," Lan Xin said.
"I didn't say there's a Divine Vein Golden Core inside," Zhang nglong said, "Everyone, hold on a mont, give a song's ti, I shall imdiately begin the crafting."
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