Simplification System: From Perfect Arrow Skill to Immortal

Chapter 577 - 412: Feelings Grow Over Time? Practicing Immortal Technique, Misunderstandings

This really caught Lin Chang’sheng off guard—he didn’t expect the other side would want to negotiate terms with him?

"What terms?"

Lin Chang’sheng asked.

If it’s something I can do, then I’ll agree to it. If not, I certainly won’t.

Clap, clap—

Wu Hao clapped his hands, and from not far away, a stunning young woman walked over.

The woman was wrapped in golden silk, looking absolutely regal—a high-born lady, no doubt.

She looked to be in her early twenties, with a shapely, full figure and an air of dignified grace.

But within her surged massive Primordial Power—it was clear she was an Integration Stage cultivator.

"This is my daughter Wu Yue. If you’re willing to become cultivation partners with her, then we’ll be family—and that matter won’t be anything at all. What do you think?"

Wu Hao spoke bluntly.

He’d taken a liking to Lin Chang’sheng’s potential, convinced he’d achieve great things in the future.

That’s why he wanted to bring him over to his side. For Wu Hao, Lin Chang’sheng would be a huge asset down the line.

"Boss, you’ve got a real way with the ladies! I’m genuinely happy for you! You can’t let His Majesty’s kindness go to waste—shouldn’t you hurry up and thank him?"

Off to the side, Hou Shaojie was ecstatic to hear Wu Hao trying to match Lin Chang’sheng with his daughter.

If Lin Chang’sheng ended up with this Wu Yue, then Zhao Shuang’Er would stop obsessing over him, too.

Lin Chang’sheng shot Hou Shaojie a glare—was this guy here just to stir up trouble?

Under Lin Chang’sheng’s glare, Hou Shaojie dialed back his act a bit, but he couldn’t quite wipe the smirk off the corners of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, I’m afraid I can’t agree to that!"

Lin Chang’sheng responded unflinchingly.

Because Wu Hao’s actual age was definitely not as young as he looked—and in all likelihood, his daughter’s looks weren’t entirely real, either.

She was probably over a thousand years old, easy.

Was he really supposed to marry a woman a thousand years old just to get an Immortal Pill tossed in?

Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t about to live off anyone else, and he absolutely wouldn’t agree.

"Hmm? So you think my daughter’s not good enough for you?"

Wu Hao’s gaze turned icy—he was clearly a little pissed off, not expecting Lin Chang’sheng to be so ungrateful.

Hundreds would kill for a shot at marrying his daughter, and yet Lin Chang’sheng turned him down?

"You’d better think this through. If you become cultivation partners with my daughter, everything I have will one day be yours as well. You’ll have more than a dozen Mahayana powerhouses to support you in your cultivation!"

"Here in Celestial Emperor City, you’ll control everything! If you refuse—well, you know what happens to those who say no!"

Wu Hao threatened, both carrot and stick.

"I’m truly sorry, but my heart already belongs to someone. Even if Your Majesty does marry your daughter to me, she’ll never be happy!"

Lin Chang’sheng replied calmly.

He had no intention of marrying her. If things really fell apart, at worst, he’d fight it out.

"Unbelievable—Your Majesty, if this man won’t serve our interests, then we must execute him before he becomes a future problem!"

Down below, a Mahayana powerhouse snapped harshly.

The only reason Lin Chang’sheng was kept alive was hope he’d see reason and join their side. Who could have guessed he’d be so unappreciative?

No reason to keep him anymore.

"I agree. If this kid won’t ally himself with Celestial Emperor City, we can’t let him live!"

Another Mahayana powerhouse echoed.

"I second!"

"I second as well!"

Suddenly, a bunch of Mahayana cultivators were eying Lin Chang’sheng like tigers—they looked ready to strike if he said one wrong word.

"Lin Chang’sheng, I’ll ask you one last time—are you truly unwilling to marry my daughter?"

Wu Hao’s voice was icy—he looked like he’d kill Lin Chang’sheng on the spot if he gave a "no."

"I’m afraid I just can’t do it!"

Lin Chang’sheng answered without hesitation.

The moment his words fell, Wu Hao and all the surrounding powerhouses had murder in their eyes.

Massive Primordial Power began to surge inside their bodies—any of them could launch into action at a moment’s notice.

"Everyone—"

Just as the tension reached its peak, Hou Shaojie cut in.

"Everybody, don’t get worked up! My boss responds to gentle approaches, not threats—maybe if you let him spend a bit of time with the princess, give it half a month or so to let a bond form, maybe his heart will change! How about you give me ten days or so to persuade my boss—I’m sure he’ll come around!"

Hou Shaojie saw the tension had reached a breaking point, so he stepped in to smooth things over.

Wu Hao listened to Hou Shaojie’s words and realized they actually made sense.

Feelings take time—let Lin Chang’sheng spend a while with his daughter. If that doesn’t work out, it wouldn’t be too late to kill him then.

"Very well! I’ll give you half a month. If he still won’t change his mind, don’t blame me for showing no mercy. Take them to Celestial Soaring Palace!"

Wu Hao decided to give them some time, after all.

"Many thanks, Your Majesty!"

Hou Shaojie said with a grin.

He took note—the princess really was quite a beauty! The fact that Lin Chang’sheng was turning down such a gift, what a waste.

If he got that kind of opportunity, not a word of complaint would come from him.

Too bad the other side just wasn’t interested in him.

After that, Huang Peng led Lin Chang’sheng and the others toward Celestial Soaring Palace.

Though it was an expansive palace, it also doubled as a Grand Array—once inside, getting out again would prove difficult.

After everyone else left, only Wu Hao and his daughter remained here.

"Father, since he’s unwilling, why force it? It’s not like I have no suitors."

Wu Yue grumbled.

There was no end to those who wanted to marry her—this was the first time she’d ever been rejected.

"Yueyue, there’s something you don’t understand—Lin Chang’sheng is first place on the Celestial Pride List, a true prodigy. His potential is limitless! I suspect within a thousand years, he’ll attain an Immortal Body! If we don’t pull him in while he’s still growing, it’ll be too late later!"