Chapter 2198 - 2201: Son of the Sea Emperor

Seeing the obviously hostile look in the eyes of Butes, the son of the Sea Emperor, and his clear threatening words, Shen Qiang's expression remained indifferent. He said nothing, only calmly shifted his gaze to the stunningly beautiful Qian Ning beside him.

In fact, Shen Qiang's biggest obstacle to obtaining the Divine Corpse, in order to reignite Qingxuan's immortal fate, lay in the Sea Emperor Clan.

Previously, the Great Sea Demon King Yujiang promised to help Shen Qiang obtain the Divine Corpse on the condition that Qian Ning would assist.

But regarding the details.

The Great Sea Demon King Yujiang did not disclose them to Shen Qiang.

The true reason for needing Qian Ning's help remained unknown.

So at this moment.

Two possibilities quickly flashed through Shen Qiang's mind.

First, Qian Ning marries this guy, thereby gaining a chance to acquire the Divine Corpse.

Second, the Great Sea Demon King did not sincerely agree to this matter, being completely forced into it, while Qian Ning possesses a certain ability, coupled with Shen Qiang's skills, capable of retaliating against the Sea Emperor Clan.

And regardless of which of these answers is true.

To Shen Qiang, neither offers any substantial benefit.

Because just like money.

Only the money in one's own pocket counts, no matter how much others have, it is irrelevant to Shen Qiang.

The Divine Corpse is good.

If Qingxuan could be resurrected and reignite her immortal fate, given her True Immortal Realm cultivation, it would be enough to help Shen Qiang establish an undefeated position within a certain scope, so that Shen Qiang could calmly cultivate and fulfill all his dreams.

However, even if the Divine Corpse is great, a thousand birds in the forest are not worth one bird in hand.

Instead of scheming to pursue a Divine Corpse that may be acquired or may not, while giving up the stunningly beautiful Qian Ning before him, that would be true folly!

"What if I say I absolutely won't go back with you?" Jinli Qianning's face was not only exceptionally cold, but her tone seemed to carry a hint of anger as well.

Upon hearing this, Butes, the son of the Sea Emperor, not only had a cold gaze but also a contemptuous smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"Princess Qian Ning, I advise you to think carefully before you speak."

His words made Shen Qiang's eyes inexplicably cold.

But at the same time, the numerous Sea Clan members who came to greet Qian Ning became anxious.

"Princess, you mustn't be capricious. Prince Butes is handsome, elegant, talented, and powerful, an extraordinary man. If you refuse him, you'll never find such a desirable consort again."

"Yes, princess, the Sea King has long said that if you return, you are to marry him, so that the Sea Border can be assured of peace for millennia."

"Princess, you are too willful. As a royal, you must bear the responsibility of the royal family. Even humans know that marriage alliances can ensure peace."

Hearing these words.

Shen Qiang's gaze grew colder than ever before.

In fact, in Huaxia's history, royal princesses marrying into foreign clans, seeking peace through marriage, never truly succeeded.

Because in reality, it was nothing more than compromising for survival.

It was merely pleading for mercy.

"Great Sea Demon King Yujiang!" Shen Qiang's brows furrowed in anger, a fire igniting in his heart. "Do you want your daughter to marry an enemy in exchange for peace and prosperity, for a lifetime of glory?"

Hearing the many words of the Sea Clan.

Butes, the son of the Sea Emperor, looked coldly at Jinli Qianning, saying in a chilly voice, "Princess Qian Ning, did you hear them? You avoided me for five years, leaving no trace on the shores, but you are ultimately from the Sea Clan, and the sea is your home, where I am king!"

Upon hearing his words, Shen Qiang's sword-like brows arched.

But just as Shen Qiang was about to speak.

A few members of the Sea Clan suddenly blocked Shen Qiang's path.

Leading them, a Sea Demon transmitted a cold message, "Demon King Shen, while our king recognizes you as the king on land, we ask you not to meddle in the affairs of the Sea Clan."

Hearing this.

Shen Qiang took a deep breath.

Then he shifted his gaze to the side, to Qian Ning holding that bouquet of roses, saying, "Qian Ning, in this life, would you be willing to stay with me?"

In the moment those words were spoken.

On the entire shore, dozens of Great Demons instantly fell silent.

"What did you say?" The Sea Emperor's son looked at Shen Qiang with a sinister gaze.

Shen Qiang didn't even glance at him, simply looking calmly at Jinli Qianning.

Qian Ning was stunned.

She looked at Shen Qiang, then at the flowers in her arms, after her tender pink lips moved, she seemed dazed.

"I had been curious before, with so many seaports in Huaxia, why you didn't stay but came to Beijing instead." Gazing at the stunned Jinli Qianning, Shen Qiang suddenly smiled and said, "Now I know the answer, it turns out you didn't stay at the ports not to avoid your father's subordinates but to avoid this guy. It's just a pity that I found out a little late, otherwise, I wouldn't have thoughtlessly brought you here."

Qian Ning's delicate body trembled, her beautiful eyes blankly watching Shen Qiang.

"I am the King of Demons, the recognized monarch on land by your father." Smiling, Shen Qiang glanced contemptuously at Butes standing at the edge of the sea, then looked warmly at Qian Ning, saying, "If you are willing to be with me, I guarantee that no one in this world can force you to do anything."

Gazing at Shen Qiang's radiant smile and hearing his earnest tone, Qian Ning was stunned.

Meanwhile, Butes, the Sea Emperor's son by the shore, had eyes turning icy.

Not only did his True Yuan aura become terrifying, but he also took a fierce step forward, shouting, "Shen Qiang, I know who you are. In the Hua Xia Cultivation World, how you act isn't my concern, but if you dare interfere in Sea Clan matters, don't blame me for being impolite."

Hearing his words, Shen Qiang paid no attention.

Because what he said was unimportant, what truly mattered was that Shen Qiang understood that the reason Jinli Qianning appeared in Beijing, opening a bar and club, struggling yet refusing to return to the Great Sea Demon King's Dragon Palace, was because she didn't want to be with this Butes.

"I..." With her heart racing, almost leaping from her throat, Jinli Qianning looked at Shen Qiang and suddenly felt insecure.

When she first met Shen Qiang, she was very cautious, and later, Shen Qiang had threatened her, worsening her impression of him, but eventually...

When she clearly felt the radiant aura from Shen Qiang and his domineering spirit when he punched out a member of the Blood Clan, she suddenly realized that a domineering man like Shen Qiang was the one she had been searching for.

However, despite knowing that in life, feelings between men and women might just happen because of a smile, now that it was her turn, she was desperately trying to give herself a reason.

"Shen Qiang, how dare you disregard the Royal dignity!"

She was in a trance, and at this moment, Butes, the son of the Sea Emperor, was enraged.