SWNOVELXO Chapter 1085: What do you think of me?
Shen Xiao asked, "So what about the martial arts competition for marriage? Does Chief Jin have a wife?"
Tang San couldn't help but find this amusing. If he still didn't understand what Shen Xiao meant by this point, he might as well not exist. This one was clearly trying to strike up a connection.
"I am not yet married, but my heart already has someone I admire. After tomorrow's competition, I should be able to directly make my choice."
Shen Xiao froze for a moment, staring at the smile on Tang San's face, but she couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed deep down. Without a doubt, the person Chief Jin admired wouldn't be her. They didn't know each other before, nor had they ever shown any inclination toward one another.
"The person Chief Jin admires must be a real beauty, huh?" Shen Xiao teased with a playful tone.
Tang San smiled and said, "You'll naturally see tomorrow."
Shen Xiao blinked a few times and suddenly asked, "What do you think of me, Chief Jin?"
Tang San was a bit stunned. Could she not hear his polite refusal? So direct?
"Miss Shen is naturally the pride of the Dark Moon Spirit Clan, the future inheritor of the Emperor's legacy."
Shen Xiao replied, "How about considering a marriage alliance? If we were together, you'd gain the friendship of my clan, and possibly even the Sunflower Spirit Clan's friendship as well. It would be a significant advantage for your future."
Tang San couldn't help but feel both amused and helpless. Was this really a marriage alliance being presented so confidently?
Tang San smiled wryly and said, "Marriage alliances and such, I've never really considered before. When it comes to relationships, I'm very much an idealist. There must be genuine affection for the other person for me to want to be with them. It wouldn't be for the sake of benefits or advantages."
Shen Xiao shrugged and stood up, saying, "Alright, I'm leaving. At least I've tried, and I can explain myself to my teacher now. Still, your rejection did leave me a little hurt. Hope we can be friends in the future, and maybe work together when needed."
Tang San stood up as well, looking at the straightforward and confident Great Spirit King before him, unable to suppress a sense of admiration. After all, those chosen by an Emperor as inheritors were never ordinary people. He smiled and said, "How could this be considered a rejection? If anything, I'm the one who's unworthy of you."
Shen Xiao snorted and said, "Cut it out with the nice talk. Don't try to sweet-talk me. But I'll ask you something out of curiosity: the person you admire—she surely isn't me—but does she know how you feel about her?"
Tang San hesitated for a moment before replying, "She probably knows a little?"
Shen Xiao continued, "So she's not entirely sure, huh? Frankly speaking, you Blue Gold Tree Clan folks with your blue skin aren't exactly easy for most other races to accept. Only our Dark Moon Spirit Clan has a fondness for blue. Even though you'll have absolute choice in the martial arts competition for marriage, and the other side wouldn't be able to refuse you, wouldn't it feel awful if she doesn't reciprocate your affection and you're left all alone?"
Tang San's lips twitched slightly and he said, "Are you cursing me? Shouldn't you be wishing me well instead?"
Shen Xiao made another dismissive gesture, "Wish you well for what? You already turned me down; why should I wish you well? But if the time comes and she rejects you outright, you can consider choosing me. At least I can guarantee I'd cooperate with you to cultivate affection. Love isn't that complicated—it comes naturally with time, doesn't it?"
Was she really trying to make herself the backup option? She really was persistent!
"Feelings aren't that simple. I believe I'll work hard to earn the love that belongs to me," Tang San said while opening the room door for Shen Xiao.
Shen Xiao snorted and teased, "You really give no room for negotiation, huh! You don't seem like a tree spirit at all—you're more like a stubborn and rigid stone spirit. Fine, I'm leaving now. If marriage isn't an option, we can still consider being allies in the future. Honestly, although the Dragon Clan keeps trying to curry favor with you, their internal structure is extremely complex, with factions everywhere. They probably wouldn't support you as solidly as we would. My clan, on the other hand, speaks with one unified voice."
Tang San smiled and said, "I feel your friendship sincerely. If I get the chance, I'll certainly visit His Majesty Tianyang in the future."
"Alright, I'm off now. Win the competition tomorrow and claim that champion title. Ascend to Emperor soon! Now, this one's an actual blessing, right?"
"Thank you for the blessing!"
Shen Xiao walked out of the room, waving back to Tang San. "No need to see me off. Jin Miaolin, you know what? I'm actually finding myself more intrigued by you now—a true idealist in romance."
Watching Shen Xiao leave, Tang San shook his head helplessly, then noticed the Great Elder, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and Jin Miaosen peeking from not far away.
"What are you all looking at?" Tang San glared at them.
The Great Elder cautiously asked, "Chief, was that someone coming to propose marriage?"
Tang San replied irritably, "What else?"
Jin Miaosen immediately gave him a thumbs-up, saying, "My brother's incredible, even the proud Dark Moon Spirit Clan came to propose marriage. This is an honor for us!"
"The Dark Moon Spirit Clan is really that proud?" Tang San asked in surprise.
Jin Miaosen answered, "Absolutely! Before His Majesty Tianyang emerged, the strongest race in our Rihchen Empire was the Dark Moon Spirit Clan. Their foundation is even deeper than the Sunflower Spirit Clan. Every princess of the Dark Moon Spirit Clan is a prodigy of the heavens, and the male population of our Rihchen Empire dreams of marrying them. Moreover, union with a Dark Moon princess means receiving Yuehua's favor, which greatly benefits cultivation. Yet the Dark Moon Spirit Clan has always had sky-high standards—they won't even spare a glance at anyone who isn't a true heavenly prodigy. I've never heard of them actively seeking marriage alliances before. Shen Xiao, the Great Spirit King you just rejected, is the official disciple of the Earth Yin Heavenly Spirit Emperor and incredibly strong herself. Within the Dark Moon Spirit Clan, she's even known as the First Princess. If news of your rejection spreads, oh boy…"
Tang San truly didn't have much familiarity with the various spirit monster clans in the Rihchen Empire, so he naturally hadn't realized how intricate all this was. Hearing Jin Miaosen now, he finally understood how complex the background was.
"Brother, you're still aiming for City Lord Mei, aren't you? Well, admittedly, a Quasi Emperor is in another league altogether. But I have to say, City Lord Mei doesn't seem to show much interest in you."
Tang San feigned anger, saying, "Even you're taking jabs at me now? Enough! Don't disturb me unless it's something genuinely important."
Jin Miaosen couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Brother, don't worry. Times have changed. Back when no one cared about us Blue Gold Tree Clan, it was their lack of taste. Now you've made a name for yourself and shaken the world. I imagine every unmarried female—whether spirit monster or monster—is dreaming of marrying you, the future Emperor."
*Bang!* Tang San closed the door.
Without giving much thought to his newfound reputation as the dream suitor across the Demon Monster Land, Tang San's feelings deepened by the next morning.
When he walked out of the White Tiger Grand Hotel under the escort of the elders of the Blue Gold Tree Clan, he was instantly stunned by the scene before him.
Over thirty female monsters and spirits, all dressed to the nines, were waiting at the hotel entrance. As soon as they saw him step out, they immediately surrounded him.
The elders of the Blue Gold Tree Clan tried to block them but were helpless against the overwhelming force. These female monsters and spirits were almost all at the level of Great Demon King or Great Spirit King in cultivation base. Aside from Tang San, the Blue Gold Tree Clan members weren't skilled combatants; they were easily brushed aside, leaving Tang San to face the Asura field staring him down.
To vie for the front spots, these female monsters and spirits even unleashed their bloodline power, fiercely clashing with each other. The entrance of the White Tiger Grand Hotel instantly became a chaos of erupting bloodline power.
"Ladies, ladies, please don't push! What is all this…" Tang San said helplessly, looking at the female monsters and spirits crowding before him. No matter how sharp his mind was, he never could have anticipated that the martial arts competition for marriage intended for Pretty Girl would ultimately result in *him* being the one caught in this Asura field. Not even in his previous life had he ever encountered such a scene.