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288: Zhu ignored the purpose

Could it be that the other party really is a woman disguised as a man?

This was somewhat possible. Among the men in the world, besides the Prince and the various readers, where could one find such a handsome person?

Moreover, Shangguan Haitang's aura carried a hint of feminine gentleness. This aura was different from those of eunuchs, so could Shangguan Haitang really be a woman?

"Miss Shangguan, there's no need to hide things like this before this Prince."

"The secrets you believe in are not even worth mentioning before this Prince."

"You surely don't think that with your level of strength, you can still hide anything from me?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang with a faint, knowing smile.

Shangguan Haitang's face turned slightly red under his gaze.

It seemed her strength really had nowhere to hide before an Earth Immortal Realm Master like Duan Zhengchun.

"The Prince mocks me; it was Haitang who was impolite." Shangguan Haitang bowed in salutation.

"Enough, there's no need for such trouble. Speak, what business do you have with this Prince?" Duan Zhengchun waved his hand.

"To tell the truth, Haitang came here wishing to ask the Prince about something."

"The Prince said just now that you are well-versed in many of the world's secrets."

"I wonder if the Prince has any understanding of this Tian Zun Organization. Who exactly is behind this Tian Zun Organization?" Shangguan Haitang looked at Duan Zhengchun with a serious expression.

She hoped Duan Zhengchun could give her the answer she wanted.

"I know, but why should this Prince tell you?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang with a face full of smiles.

"If the Prince truly knows, please inform me. Whatever conditions you require, you can fully state them. As long as it is within our power, we will certainly satisfy the Prince."

"Oh? Can truly any condition be satisfied?" Duan Zhengchun stared at Shangguan Haitang, a trace of a mysterious smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's smile, Shangguan Haitang felt a sudden, inexplicable surge of nervousness.

She had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.

"Of course, as long as the Prince is willing to inform me." Shangguan Haitang took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in her heart.

"This Prince has an ideal, and that is to collect all the beauties in the world and let them obtain the happiness a woman deserves."

The meaning of Duan Zhengchun's words was very clear: if you want to know the information, you'll have to offer yourself.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Shangguan Haitang's expression changed. She stood up abruptly, looking at Duan Zhengchun with a face full of disbelief.

She had seen lecherous people, but never one so direct in their lechery.

Was this truly something a Prince should have?

"Prince, please do not joke. Haitang has but a meager appearance; how could I ever enter the Prince's Dharma Eye?" Shangguan Haitang's pretty face flushed red as she quickly apologized.

"Miss Haitang, do not belittle yourself. To be this handsome even while disguised as a manβ€”if you were to wear women's clothing, there would surely be a place for you among the beauties of the Martial World." Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang with a smile.

Shangguan Haitang's face flushed red at Duan Zhengchun's words, and her heart rate quickened.

This was the first time she had been praised like this. Over the years, she had always presented herself as a man and had grown accustomed to it, nearly forgetting that she was still a woman.

"Prince Duan should choose another condition. Haitang... Haitang's heart already belongs to another." Shyly, Shangguan Haitang did not dare to meet Duan Zhengchun's gaze.

"I see. In that case, there is nothing more to be said."

"Does Miss Haitang have anything else worth offering?" The smile on Duan Zhengchun's face vanished, replaced by a calm expression as he looked at Shangguan Haitang.

Duan Zhengchun's sudden change was somewhat difficult for Shangguan Haitang to accept.

I only said my heart belongs to another; is your change really this drastic?

"This... besides that condition, the Prince can propose others. As long as Haitang can do it, Haitang will absolutely not decline." Shangguan Haitang thought for a moment before speaking.

"Since that's the case, let's change the condition. Whatever news you want to know, this Prince can tell you, provided that you withdraw from Dragon Guard Manor and come serve as a guard for this Prince. How about it?"

"What's the difference?" Shangguan Haitang frowned.

"Of course there's a difference. What you would need to do is protect the safety of this Prince or those around me. Naturally, this Prince will not force you to do things you do not like to do."

"For example, the kind of thing you were thinking of."

"How about it? This condition is already very generous, isn't it?"

"As long as you agree, this Prince can tell you anything you want to know."

"Including some secrets, as well as your own Fatal Calamity." A folding fan suddenly appeared in Duan Zhengchun's hand, which he gently swayed.

Shangguan Haitang was already shocked by Duan Zhengchun's words and didn't even notice when he had produced the folding fan.

She looked at Duan Zhengchun in total shock. Unknown secrets, and even her own Fatal Calamity.

Is this true? He wouldn't be saying this on purpose just to deceive me, would he?

Although Duan Zhengchun had already displayed invincible strength, she still found it hard to believe he could truly be omniscient.

To even know things that hadn't happened yet.

"Prince Duan, thank you for your kind intentions, but I still need to consider this matter further." Shangguan Haitang recovered from her shock and, after some thought, did not directly agree.

"Very well, however, this Prince will not wait for you."

"Since you wish to consider it, then I shall not keep you company."

After Duan Zhengchun finished speaking, he flicked his folding fan, and his figure stepped out of the tavern, vanishing instantly.

Moon Princess cupped her hands toward Shangguan Haitang, turned, and also disappeared.

Shangguan Haitang was about to speak to ask him to stay, but Duan Zhengchun's figure was already gone.

Helpless, she could only return to Dragon Guard Manor to report the events here to her foster father.

At Dragon Guard Manor, Zhu Wushi's face turned dark and uncertain after hearing Shangguan Haitang's words.

He hadn't expected Duan Zhengchun to make such a request, and even less expected that Shangguan Haitang would actually be foolish enough to refuse.

He really didn't know if this girl was truly smart or just pretending to be.

That was a chance to be by Duan Zhengchun's side, an opportunity so many women would beg for, and you actually refused it.

However, Shangguan Haitang's loyalty still made him feel very gratified.

Beside them, when Guihai Yidao heard Shangguan Haitang mention the condition Duan Zhengchun proposed, a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes, and his hand tightened on his blade.

That bastard actually dared to propose such a condition; he deserves to die.

"Foster Father, there is no need for us to consult that Duan Zhengchun. With the intelligence and capabilities of Dragon Guard Manor, I believe we will soon find the person behind the Tian Zun Organization."

"We cannot sacrifice Haitang's happiness for this." Duan Tianya spoke up to persuade him.

"Exactly, we absolutely cannot agree to that bastard's condition." Guihai Yidao said coldly through gritted teeth.

Zhu Wushi gave Guihai Yidao a cold look. Guihai Yidao's reaction was somewhat unexpected to him. He glanced at Shangguan Haitang and, seeing nothing unusual, set aside the suspicion in his heart.

"This Marquis knows you are thinking of Haitang's well-being. However, have you considered that this might be an opportunity for Haitang to soar to greatness?"

"Duan Zhengchun was able to grow so rapidly; he must have a great secret. Do you think there are more benefits or drawbacks to being by the side of someone with such a secret?" Zhu Wushi spoke in a calm tone.

He naturally didn't mention that Shangguan Haitang was a woman, and when Shangguan Haitang spoke just now, she hadn't mentioned the matter of her being a woman either.

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