pjbooks Chapter 12: The betting is okay, but the stakes aren't interesting enough! [Please read further
Chapter 12: The betting is okay, but the stakes aren't interesting enough! [Please read further
Chapter 12: The betting is okay, but the stakes aren't interesting enough! [Please read further with recommendation votes and monthly tickets!]
The scene fell silent.
"Oh--"
Qin Zheng couldn't help but shake his head and smile as he listened to Qian Renxue's words.
He understood the unspoken meaning in Qian Renxue's words.
He simply wanted to subdue himself, just as he had subdued Tang San.
This is very much in line with Qian Renxue's approach, and it also perfectly matches the other party's current personality.
However, they underestimated themselves.
He governed Qin and should be considered one of the greatest emperors of all time!
Not to mention that he still has nine Limit Douluos under his command and has not yet summoned his army of ten thousand undead, even if he didn't have them, there is no one in the world that Qin Zheng can submit to!
In China, the Qin family members can only die standing up, not live kneeling down!
Tap! Tap tap!
Qin Zheng leaned back and tapped the edge of the wooden chair with one hand, producing a crisp, thumping sound.
"Undeniably, there's some truth to what you said."
"The army of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the dominant forces in the surrounding Douluo Continent."
"For me, it is indeed a problem."
The preceding words were perfectly normal, and even Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile as she listened, because she felt that since Qin Zheng had said that, he would definitely show weakness to her!
But the next few words from the other person caused her usually calm expression to change slightly.
"However, trouble is just trouble after all."
"Looking across the world, what do I have to fear!"
"Those who disobey? Suppress them all!"
If the first sentence made Qian Renxue think Qin Zheng was arrogant, the last two sentences completely changed her expression.
Because when Qin Zheng said those words, King Qin Guang, who was standing next to him, moved.
tread--
He simply took a step forward, and a terrifying, eerie aura emanated from him, with cries echoing in all directions, adding to the chilling atmosphere of the dimly lit ducal mansion.
This eerie and menacing aura, which made the scene terrifying, completely enveloped Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue was completely unable to move!
"Damn it! This guy's a lunatic!"
Feeling the aura suppressing her, Qian Renxue's face turned ugly. She felt her blood freeze instantly, and the divinely bestowed angelic martial soul deep within her body instinctively wanted to unleash it.
However, the next moment, a series of dull footsteps echoed in the arena.
Step. Step. Step.
Qian Renxue turned her head to look, but her breath caught in her throat for a moment.
A seven-foot-tall figure dressed in black was slowly walking towards her.
The black boots clicked crisply on the ground, his steps slow and deliberate, his posture elegant and composed, like a refined young master from a noble family, a rare find in this world.
Beneath the black robe embroidered with gold patterns lay an aura completely different from the person in question.
He was a perfect clothes hanger, with an upright posture, a cold gaze, and an air of extreme confidence and arrogance that suggested he could control the world.
His presence here illuminates the dim scene as if it were a beacon.
It was so dazzling that it was almost blinding.
Qin Zheng walked in front of the girl whose appearance had changed and who was full of arrogance, letting his reflection completely cover Qian Renxue's delicate figure.
He had just lowered his head, reached out, and lifted Qian Renxue's smooth chin.
Feeling the smooth texture in his hand, Qin Zheng's deep, cold eyes curved into a smile, a hint of mockery flashing across them.
"So, Xue Qinghe."
"Tell me, you want to oppose me."
"Or perhaps, they wish to submit to me."
Qin Zheng's voice was calm, lacking the terrifying oppressive force he had previously exerted on the nobles.
It seemed that, in his eyes, the outcome of this question would have no effect on him whatsoever.
"You're really brave!"
Qian Renxue's expression changed drastically as she felt the close proximity between them and the unmistakable heat of the man's breath on her cheek. Her eyes were filled with resentment.
She was not affected by Qin Zheng's words, but was filled with shame because of his actions.
The gesture of lifting her chin made her feel no longer like the pope's daughter, who was above all others, but more like a little bird nestled against someone, or perhaps...
A powerless woman who submits to the tyranny of her husband!
Qian Renxue's cheeks burned.
For a fleeting moment, she even considered completely severing ties with this crazy boy!
Taking a deep breath, Qian Renxue tried her best to suppress the anger in her heart.
Unfortunately, Qin Zheng had no idea that he was dressed as a woman, let alone that he was the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.
His actions were merely a way for the victor to exert pressure on the loser and to seize control of the negotiation. In other contexts, they would not be considered wrong.
With this thought in mind, Qian Renxue raised her head and quietly tried to break free from Qin Zheng's fingers. When she realized she couldn't, she let out a dissatisfied snort.
Then, she gazed into Qin Zheng's eyes, trying to keep her tone calm.
Whether I submit to you or not doesn't really matter much, does it?
"The important thing is that you are confident you can survive this siege."
"So, you don't care about my submission; you just want to see me make a fool of myself!"
"Otherwise, you would have killed me just now."
Her words made Qin Zheng raise an eyebrow; he was somewhat surprised that Qian Renxue knew his true intentions.
"It's alright," he chuckled.
"You're right, I'm confident I can survive this siege. But you're also wrong."
"If you do not submit to me, why should I let you go?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue fell silent.
Indeed, with the Heavenly Dou army attacking at this moment, if she were to declare that she wanted to be Qin Zheng's enemy, then this would undoubtedly be the best opportunity for him to eliminate her.
Since neither of the two Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall were by her side, killing her at this moment would be effortless.
This guy...
What great luck!
With this thought in mind, Qian Renxue looked deeply at Qin Zheng and slowly said.
"Qin Zheng, you don't need to scare me, and you don't need to deceive yourself."
"What good will it do me to verbally submit to you if you don't survive?"
"Why don't we take a gamble?"
"If you win, I will submit to you; but if you lose, you will still need to submit to me!"
"how?"
【…】
A gamble? Or a strategy of relieving the siege of Wei by attacking Zhao?
Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
If it weren't for Qian Renxue helping him once before, and the fact that the two are not currently at odds, then...
Otherwise, what's the point of whether Qian Renxue chooses to submit or not?
Qin Zheng wouldn't let emotions cloud his judgment.
His career is his top priority in life!
Those who deserve to die will not be spared!
However, seeing him speak like this, Qin Zheng couldn't help but smile: "Tell me about it."
"Now, with the entire Heavenly Dou army surrounding us, I bet you'll lose!" Qian Renxue's eyes were extremely serious. "If you lose, I won't ask you to submit to me; you only need to work for me for three years!"
"For the next three years, whether it's you or the Title Douluos under your command, you must obey my orders."
"The same applies to the other way around!"
Hearing her speak like that, Qin Zheng lowered his eyes and stared straight into Qian Renxue's eyes, his words filled with a hint of amusement.
"interesting."
"But the winner's bet isn't interesting enough."
"I do have a suggestion."
(End of this chapter)