184: Big head, I'll spank your ass.

What he said was direct, and his posture was humble enough.

The Huang Family was indeed in decline. The Ancient Desolate Secret Realm was the greatest hope for the younger generation to rise again, and he had to seize every opportunity.

Qin Wushang did not immediately refuse. He pondered for a moment and asked, "How many does the Huang Family Head want?"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Huang Min's eyes. He gritted his teeth and stated a number.

"One... one hundred and fifty!"

"Young Master Qin, as long as you agree, you can name your conditions! Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Cultivation Techniques, Magic Treasures—anything my Huang Family can offer, we will not be stingy!"

This number made Chu Yuehua, who was standing nearby, slightly turn her head.

To ask for half in one go, this Huang Min certainly dared to speak.

Qin Wushang directly shook his head: "Huang Family Head, to be honest, I only have about a hundred freely disposable slots in my hand."

"And it's impossible for all of these hundred to be given to your Huang Family."

He still needed to save some for the Tianwu Royal Estate. As for the Lin Family, with Ziyao's ranking, he didn't need to worry about it for now.

Huang Min's face turned pale, and he anxiously said, "Then... then fifty! Fifty is also fine!"

He seemed to have made some kind of decision, stepping half a pace forward and lowering his voice: "Young Master Qin, as long as you are willing to trade fifty slots, my Huang Family is willing to do its utmost to fulfill any of your requests!"

"Even... even if it means letting my daughter, Huang Li, become your Dao Companion, she would be more than willing!"

"My daughter's appearance and Aptitude are both top-notch, and she also feels for you..."

"Huang Family Head."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by a clear, cold voice.

Chu Yuehua had descended at some point, her gaze calmly falling on Huang Min, yet that look instantly made Huang Min feel a chill rise from his spine.

"The Huang Family Head certainly has a good plan."

Chu Yuehua's tone was cold.

"Marrying off a daughter in exchange for slots."

"This way, you find a good home for your beloved daughter and obtain precious slots to enter the Secret Realm."

"Killing two birds with one stone, this business the Huang Family is doing seems like a profit no matter how you look at it."

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Huang Min's forehead, and he hastily bowed.

"Your Majesty, please see clearly!"

"Young Master Qin once saved my daughter's life in the Secret Realm, and my daughter has long harbored affection for Young Master Qin. This is absolutely not a pure transaction!"

"As for the slots, my Huang Family will certainly offer equivalent resources in exchange and would never dare to show any disrespect for the affection between Young Master Qin and my daughter!"

He was inwardly lamenting, only hoping that this Empress would not get angry because of this and cut off the Huang Family's last hope.

Seeing this, Qin Wushang gently waved his hand and said, "Huang Family Head, there's no need for this."

"Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Cultivation Techniques, Magic Treasures—these are not urgently needed by me."

Huang Min's heart immediately sank.

However, Qin Wushang changed the subject: "However, fifty slots are not entirely out of the question."

Huang Min suddenly looked up, hope rekindled in his eyes.

Qin Wushang looked at him and slowly said, "It's just that I want to discuss this transaction personally with Senior Huang Wuji from your esteemed family."

"Huang Family Head, I wonder if you could introduce me?"

Huang Wuji?

That Old Ancestor of the Huang Family who had been in seclusion for many years and had a strange temper?

This person actually knew of the Old Ancestor's existence!

Huang Min felt surprised, a flicker of hesitation crossed his face, finally turning into a sigh.

"This... Young Master Qin, the Old Ancestor has been living freely outside for many years, not bothering with family affairs... Oh well, this matter is of great importance. I, Huang, will return to the clan now and try my best to inform the Old Ancestor."

"As for whether the Old Ancestor is willing to see you... I, Huang, truly cannot guarantee it."

"In any case, I will give Young Master Qin a reply later."

"Thank you for your trouble."

Qin Wushang nodded.

Huang Min bowed again, then left in a hurry, his mind heavy.

Watching his receding back, Chu Yuehua withdrew her gaze and looked at Qin Wushang, her eyes slightly moving.

"You want to use these slots to make Huang Wuji owe you a favor?"

"It's not that easy to win over a Quasi-Emperor."

Qin Wushang smiled upon hearing this, his gaze distant.

"However, offering help in times of need is always better than adding flowers to embroidery. In this world, some debts are the hardest to repay."

"That also depends on whether the creditor has a conscience."

Chu Yuehua said lightly, implying something.

"If you encounter those shameless people who are accustomed to going back on their word, a favor is nothing but empty talk."

How could Qin Wushang not hear the hidden meaning in her words!

He immediately put on a look of profound grief, clutching his chest and saying, "Revered Master is absolutely right!"

"For example, some people clearly promised well, saying how things would be after it was done, but then they immediately went back on their word. It's truly... disheartening!"

"Rebellious Disciple!"

Chu Yuehua was so annoyed by his indirect accusations that her recently calmed face flushed again, and she said angrily, "When did this Empress go back on her word!"

"It's just... it's just that matter was too... too absurd! You, you change one! Besides that one, everything else is negotiable!"

For her, a dignified Empress, to perform such... such a shameful posture?

Absolutely impossible!

"Brother Wu Shang!"

Just then, a clear, sweet call approached from afar.

A graceful figure in purple, like a fluttering butterfly, flew over, bringing a fragrant breeze, and without a word, pounced next to Qin Wushang.

She naturally extended her arms, firmly embracing one of his arms, pressing her soft body tightly against him.

The person who came was Lin Ziyao.

"Brother Wu Shang! You were truly amazing just now! So handsome!"

She lifted her delicate little face, her beautiful eyes twinkling with stars, full of adoration, her voice sweet and soft.

"So many Prodigies came at once, and you defeated them all! Ziyao's heart almost jumped out! Brother Wu Shang, how can you be so strong!"

"It's too much! Ziyao can't take it!"

As she spoke, she gently swayed Qin Wushang's arm, completely ignoring Chu Yuehua's instantly icy gaze and the cold aura beginning to emanate from her.

Qin Wushang only felt his arm sink into a soft, fragrant embrace, with the unique sweet scent of a young girl lingering at his nose, and immediately felt... a headache.

He tried to subtly withdraw his arm, using a bit of force, but found that Lin Ziyao was holding on tightly.

"Ahem, Ziyao, let go first. So many people are watching, it doesn't look good."

Qin Wushang lowered his voice, his tone a bit helpless.

"What's wrong with it!"

Not only did Lin Ziyao not let go, but she hugged him even tighter and deliberately puffed out her chest.

She blinked her innocent eyes, looking at the cold-faced Chu Yuehua, but her words were directed at Qin Wushang.

"Brother Wu Shang, we are fiances, arranged by our parents and matchmakers!"

"Isn't it only natural for me to hug my future husband!"

Saying that, she leaned her small face against Qin Wushang's shoulder again, glancing at Chu Yuehua with her watery eyes, her tone even more coquettish and suggestive.

"Besides, Brother Wu Shang, some people fail to do what they promised, disappointing you."

"But Ziyao is different, oh. Whatever Brother Wu Shang wants, whatever he wants to do... Ziyao can do anything, and is always willing to satisfy Brother Wu Shang."

The provocative meaning in these words was almost overflowing.

Chu Yuehua sat back on the imperial throne, her eyes cold, and the jade fingers resting on the armrest tightened slightly.

"Oh no! Two jealous women!"

Qin Wushang thought to himself!

If he let this girl continue, it would be difficult to end things today. He added a little more force to his hand and finally pulled his arm out of Lin Ziyao's embrace.

He stepped back half a pace and said sternly, "Ziyao, although we have a marriage contract, we are not yet married. In public, we still need to be mindful of propriety."

The soft touch on his arm disappeared, and a hint of disappointment flashed in Lin Ziyao's eyes, but she quickly adjusted, still maintaining a sweet smile.

She nodded obediently: "Mm! Ziyao will listen to Brother Wu Shang!"

She seemed completely oblivious to the icy gaze beside her, and then excitedly said, "Oh, Brother Wu Shang! You've never been to my house. Father and Grandfather really want to see you."

"How about coming to my house for dinner tonight? I have so many things I want to tell you alone!"

"No."

Before Qin Wushang could answer, Chu Yuehua's clear, decisive voice had already fallen.

She slowly stood up, her imperial robe flowing like mercury, bathed in moonlight.

She didn't even look at Lin Ziyao, her gaze fixed on Qin Wushang, her tone undeniable.

"You have just entered the Heavenly God Realm, and you have fought continuously and comprehended multiple Laws one after another. Your Realm is unstable and needs to be immediately consolidated through secluded cultivation, otherwise, it might harm your Dao foundation."

She took a step forward, an invisible Qi aura already locking onto Qin Wushang, and said lightly, "Follow your Revered Master."

Before her words finished, she lightly waved her slender hand, and a stream of moonlight-like radiance swept around Qin Wushang.

The next second, their figures vanished from the viewing platform, leaving only faint ripples in space.

Lin Ziyao stood rooted to the spot, pouting slightly, stomping her foot somewhat unwillingly.

"Hmph! Chu Yuehua... just you wait until my cultivation catches up, I'll definitely suppress you and make Brother Wu Shang spank your butt!"