Chapter 2086
Yunxi, It's Your Teacher's Fault
Upon hearing Chu Qingli's answer, Lu Chen asked curiously, "I wonder if there are any Heavenly Realm experts in the Heavenly Profound Holy Land?"
Hearing Lu Chen's question, Chu Qingli couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. It seemed that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion was indeed a local force, otherwise why would they ask such a question that only a frog in a well would ask.
Then Chu Qingli said, "The Heavenly Profound Holy Land not only has Heavenly Realm experts, but also even stronger beings."
Lu Chen continued, "What is the strongest person in the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land at that level?"
Chu Qingli replied, "I don't know either, but it's far beyond the Heavenly Realm."
Lu Chen said, "I see. Then why didn't the Heavenly Profound Holy Land send a Heavenly Realm expert to the Borderlands, but only sent Palace Master Chu here?"
"Could it be that the ruins are not important to the Heavenly Profound Holy Land?"
Chu Qingli didn't bother to hide anything and answered directly, "It's not that the Heavenly Profound Holy Land doesn't want to send a Heavenly Realm expert, but the borderlands are shrouded in a mysterious power, making it impossible for experts above the Heavenly Realm to enter this world."
"It is said that the restrictions on the borderlands were set up by the mysterious powerhouse who left behind the ruins."
Lu Chen said, "So that's how it is."
At this moment, Chu Qingli tentatively asked, "Then, would Young Master Lu be interested in cooperating with Tianxuan Palace to explore that ancient ruin?"
Lu Chen asked with a smile, "Your Heavenly Profound Holy Land sent Palace Master Chu to such a remote place, you must be very interested in something inside the ruins."
"If Palace Master Chu cooperates with me, aren't you afraid that we'll steal what the Heavenly Profound Holy Land wants?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Qingli said, "If there is something we want in the ancient ruins, we are naturally willing to offer corresponding compensation to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen fell into deep thought, seemingly considering whether or not to cooperate with Tianxuan Palace.
After a while, Lu Chen looked at Mu Yunxi and said with a smile, "Palace Master Chu, the Zhennan Prince's Mansion can cooperate with your Tianxuan Palace, but I have one condition."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qingli quickly replied, "Young Master Lu, please speak. Whatever the conditions, as long as Tianxuan Palace can fulfill them, we will definitely agree."
Lu Chen said directly, "How about you betroth Miss Mu to me?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi and Chu Qingli were both stunned. They hadn't expected Lu Chen to make such a demand.
After a moment, Chu Qingli came to her senses, her brows furrowed, and she said with some displeasure, "Young Master Lu, Yunxi is the Holy Maiden of my palace, I'm afraid she cannot marry you."
Although Mu Yunxi was a disciple he had taken in this remote place, in his opinion, Mu Yunxi's talent was no less than that of the geniuses in Zhongzhou. If he took her back to Zhongzhou to cultivate her, Mu Yunxi would definitely be able to break through to the Saint Realm in the future. How could she possibly marry a native from such a remote place?
After hearing Chu Qingli's answer, Lu Chen shrugged and said, "It seems that Palace Master Chu is not very sincere. In that case, let's call it quits."
Seeing Lu Chen say this, Chu Qingli became a little anxious, fearing that Lu Chen would take action against the Zhou royal family next.
At this moment, Mu Yunxi also noticed Chu Qingli's dilemma, so she took the initiative to say, "Palace Master, I am willing to marry Prince Lu."
Mu Yunxi had heard Chu Qingli say that if Chu Qingli wanted to return to Zhongzhou, she had to obtain the inheritance from that ancient ruin.
Chu Qingli has been in this remote area for who knows how many years, and he often tells Mu Yunxi about his experiences in Zhongzhou.
Mu Yunxi knew very well how much her master longed to return to Zhongzhou.
If their plan fails because Lu Chen overthrows the rule of the Great Zhou royal family, Chu Qingli might never be able to go back.
Hearing Mu Yunxi's words, Chu Qingli was slightly shocked. Just as she was about to say something, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Since even Miss Mu has agreed, then Palace Master Chu will surely agree as well, right?" "To be honest, if you don't even agree to this request, I really doubt whether you really want to cooperate with the Zhennan Prince's Mansion."
“I believe this ancient ruin is very important to you. I can assure you that I will not touch the heritage within the ancient ruin; it will all belong to your Tianxuan Holy Land.”
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Qingli felt incredulous. She knew that it was a relic left behind by a mysterious and powerful being. If she obtained the inheritance, it would not be impossible for her to cross the Saint Realm in the future.
Lu Chen wasn't tempted at all. Was he just fooling me?
That's just what we're saying now. When the ancient ruins are actually opened, Lu Chen might just let that Heavenly Realm expert from the Zhennan Prince's Mansion forcibly seize the inheritance of the ancient ruins.
Even knowing that Lu Chen might seize the inheritance of the ancient ruins in the future, Chu Qingli didn't dare to break ties with him now. After all, the only Heavenly Realm expert in the borderlands was in the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, and they had to be mindful of Lu Chen's feelings.
Chu Qingli sighed softly, then said to Mu Yunxi, "Yunxi, if your mind is made up, I will not say anything more."
Chu Qingli had actually guessed why Mu Yunxi agreed, but she felt helpless. They didn't really have a choice at the moment, so what difference would it make if she refused?
With the strength of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, they could destroy the Tianxuan Palace at any time, and Lu Chen could forcibly take Mu Yunxi. They had no right to bargain.
Seeing that Chu Qingli no longer objected, Lu Chen said with a smile, "In that case, from now on, Miss Mu will stay at the Zhennan Prince's Mansion."
At this point, Lu Chen glanced at Chu Qingli and then said, "I wonder what Palace Master Chu's plans are next? Why not just stay at the Zhennan Prince's Mansion as well?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Qingli immediately became alert. Could this guy be plotting against her?
Thinking of this possibility, Chu Qingli quickly said, "Young Master Lu, I have other matters to attend to, so I will not stay in Guangling City any longer. I will return to Tianxuan Palace tomorrow."
At this point, Chu Qingli suddenly thought of something and continued, "By the way, Prince Lu, it's very likely that the Tianxuan Holy Land isn't the only force in Zhongzhou that sent people to the borderlands. There might be other super forces that also sent people to the borderlands, and those people might also seek cooperation with the Zhennan Prince's Mansion."
"However, they may have ill intentions. I urge Prince Lu to keep his eyes open and not be deceived."
Chu Qingli's biggest worry right now is that other forces in Zhongzhou are promising Lu Chen many benefits in order to get him to deal with their Tianxuan Palace.
Those forces haven't shown themselves yet, making it difficult for her to prepare in advance.
Lu Chen said, "Palace Master Chu, please rest assured that since I have already agreed to cooperate with your Tianxuan Palace, it is impossible for me to cooperate with a second force."
Chu Qingli said, "I would like to thank Prince Lu in advance."
"Once Tianxuan Palace obtains the ancient inheritance, Tianxuan Holy Land will definitely give Zhennan Prince's Mansion a generous reward."
Lu Chen smiled and said, "I'll wait and see."
Chu Qingli then stood up and said:
"Young Master Lu, I would like to speak with Yunxi for a few moments. Is that alright?"
Lu Chen then rose from the throne: "Of course, Palace Master Chu, please make yourself at home."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chen left the council hall.
Mu Yunxi led Chu Qingli to the courtyard where she lived.
After entering the courtyard, Mu Yunxi and Chu Qingli went into the room and then closed the doors and windows.
Chu Qingli sat at the round table, sighed deeply, and looked at Mu Yunxi, saying, "Yunxi, it's my fault for ruining you." (End of Chapter)