Kapitel 151: Seed Of Hope
If Qian Daoliu wanted to make a move against Zhongli, he certainly wouldn't have sent Yue Guan to invite him. Instead, he would wait for the finals when Zhongli "walks right into the trap."
A disciple from the Body Sect is participating in the competition, and as its sect leader, Zhongli has no reason not to attend the final match. The location of the finals has already been set in Spirit City.
Even without an invitation, Zhongli would head to Spirit City—what a perfect opportunity to strike!
Sending Yue Guan to invite him ahead of time was just a matter of etiquette, letting Zhongli know about the event, rather than plotting against him.
Everyone knows that Zhongli is a person who values "etiquette" greatly. Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu fell into deep thought and finally decided to send someone to extend the invitation. It wasn't because he feared Zhongli. They were both rank 99, peerless Douluo, and in Spirit City, Qian Daoliu could even harness part of the Angel God's power, elevating him to another level.
Even if he couldn't kill Zhongli, defeating him wouldn't be much of a problem.
That kind of power is on another level, one that even rank 99 experts cannot comprehend.
Zhongli: "..."
You can't really blame Qian Daoliu for thinking this way—after all, he doesn't know Zhongli's true capabilities.
Judging by common sense, Qian Daoliu's reasoning is entirely valid. However, he underestimated Zhongli's actual strength and overestimated his own divine power.
A frog at the bottom of a well has a limited view. It may be the strongest creature in the well for decades, but one day, a dragon king appears in the well.
The frog, having never seen a dragon king before, naturally doesn't understand the dragon's might and even imagines that the dragon might be just a bit weaker than itself.
The reason Qian Daoliu extended the invitation with such courtesy is that Zhongli is different from him. Qian Daoliu broke through to rank 99 because of the Angel God. It was through this divine assistance that he managed to reach the peerless Douluo level in such a short time.
His success is tied to the Angel God, but so is his downfall. Reaching this level was not without its cost!
The price is that he can never ascend to godhood in this lifetime, nor does he have the qualification to pursue the path to godhood.
Zhongli, on the other hand, is different. According to "the information," Zhongli had "luckily" undergone a second awakening of his Body Martial Soul and even killed a 100,000-year-old soul beast, which is how he broke through to rank 99.
Moreover, Zhongli has twin martial souls, and his second martial soul has not even had a spirit ring attached yet!
Rank 99, and his second martial soul is still without a spirit ring. Do you really need to think more about this?
Zhongli could very well be the once-in-a-millennium monstrous genius who breaks through to godhood solely by his own power, without inheriting a divine seat!
This is one of the reasons why Qian Daoliu wanted to meet Zhongli.
At this moment, Zhongli stroked his chin, lost in thought.
Why did Qian Daoliu invite him? Was it because of his strength? Or was it because of Qian Renxue?
Before actually meeting Qian Daoliu, no matter how much Zhongli speculated, it would remain just speculation.
Shaking his head, Zhongli decided not to think too much about it. These questions would be answered once he arrived at Spirit City.
After receiving a satisfactory response, Yue Guan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhongli had asked him to relay the message to the Grand Worshipper that he would attend the meeting.
With this, the task was successfully completed.
"Every time I deliver food to little Paimon, it's either a mission from the Pope or a message from the Grand Worshipper..."
"When will these days come to an end?"
Yue Guan sighed inwardly.
It's tough being a subordinate!
He was a Titled Douluo at rank 95, yet there wasn't a single person he could afford to offend!
He couldn't afford to offend the Pope or the Worshipper. And the target of the mission? He couldn't afford to offend him either!
There was even a constant risk of falling...
Just as Yue Guan was about to take his leave, Zhongli seemed to have thought of something, his eyes lighting up.
The so-called principle of reciprocity—this is human nature and social courtesy.
With that thought, Zhongli did not hesitate and with a wave of his hand, a seed appeared on the table.
When this seed appeared, Paimon didn't react, but Yue Guan was stunned at first, then his whole body trembled. His eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, as if he wanted to say something but held back.
"The... the Martial God…"
The seed was none other than the seed of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
Although the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum had been consumed by Chi Yu, its mature seeds had been left behind in abundance.
If cultivated properly with the aid of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it wasn't impossible for all these seeds to grow into new Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
Of course, even with the assistance of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the maturity period of these celestial herbs could be greatly reduced, but it would still take a long time.
For Zhongli, a single Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum seed was almost as insignificant as a drop in the ocean.
But for Yue Guan, it was much more than just a seed—it was hope! Hope for him to become a true powerhouse!
"Lord…"
Yue Guan stared intensely at the seed on the table, swallowing hard, his eyes filled with disbelief.
A celestial treasure, one spoken of in legends…
What legend!? His martial soul was precisely the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!
If it had been another type of celestial herb, he might have hesitated. But the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum? Yue Guan couldn't be more familiar with it!
Once he regained his composure, a hint of doubt flashed in Yue Guan's eyes. He glanced at the "seed of hope" on the table, then looked back at Zhongli.
He didn't understand why Zhongli would take out such a "supreme treasure."
To others, it might just be a mere sunflower seed, something of little significance.
But to Yue Guan, this seed was a priceless treasure!
If he nurtured it well, he might one day reach a higher realm in his lifetime.
"This is a gift for Elder Yue Guan," Zhongli said calmly as he picked up his teacup, his face as serene as ever.
It was as if this item wasn't important at all.
And to him, it truly wasn't.
After speaking, Zhongli took another sip of his tea. Yue Guan had been meticulous when preparing the tea, selecting each leaf carefully, not treating the task lightly.
For this attention to detail, giving him a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum seed was not unwarranted.
Zhongli's casual words left Yue Guan stunned and dazed.
Such a precious "supreme treasure," and yet Martial God Zhongli casually said it was a gift!
He had specifically given Yue Guan a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum seed. It was impossible that Zhongli didn't know its value!
Even knowing its value, Zhongli had still given it to him.
Yue Guan felt his scalp tingle, as if something deep within him had shattered.
In all his years of working diligently in the Spirit Hall, the rewards he received were few and far between, and most were only material gifts that did little for his cultivation or personal interests.
"Thank… thank you, Lord!" Yue Guan cupped his hands in respect, his expression solemn.
He had no reason to refuse—this was something he truly needed.
"Lord, if you ever have any commands in the future, Yue Guan and Gui Mei will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Yue Guan's words were heartfelt.
If not for Zhongli, Gui Mei would never have completed his second martial soul awakening!
This sentiment was already Gui Mei's. Now, Yue Guan was simply adding his own name to it.
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