Chapter 195: Kidnapping the Dragon Saintess
Lin Qi’an officially set out.
Since this was a secret journey, he naturally couldn’t bring too many people. He no longer needed a protector since he had the Lotus Realm and Bai Jiuli by his side, ensuring his safety.
As for attendants, Lin Qi’an did consider bringing more, but making them stay inside Lotus Realm every day felt a bit cruel. In the end, he endured the pain of choosing only Su Xueni. She was intelligent, capable of handling all matters, both inside and outside the residence, truly an all-rounder—she had to come. As for the rest, he could always recruit more once he reached the Canglan Dao Domain.
Ran Yuwei and the others bid him farewell with teary eyes, saying they would return to their sects for a while and wait for his return.
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The domains were like two leaves on the same tree.
As long as one reached the boundary and entered the teleportation array, they could travel to the Tianhai Dao Domain with ease.
Tianhai Dao Domain!
The moment Lin Qi’an arrived, he received a new villain mission.
> Ding! Villain Mission Received: Kidnap the Destined Daughter of Luck
> Mission Requirement: Kidnap the Daughter of Luck for seven days to complete the task. For each successful kidnapping, obtain a “Blessed Grotto-Heaven Spirit Pearl.”
> Blessed Grotto-Heaven Spirit Pearl: Placing this within a cultivation cave will significantly enrich the spiritual energy, accelerating cultivation speed—up to five times faster.
This was undoubtedly a game-changing artifact!
If placed within Lotus Realm, it would directly enhance the cultivation speed of everyone inside. Five times the training speed—no sacred land across the Three Thousand Dao Domains could compare!
However, the mission’s requirements were truly outrageous…
In the past, he always took the slow approach of winning over his targets. Now, he was simply being told to kidnap them outright—this was getting more and more overbearing.
Still, since he had received the mission, Lin Qi’an was definitely going to accept it.
Then, an amusing thought struck him.
Would those kidnapped children of luck still want to leave after experiencing such an accelerated cultivation speed?
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Lin Qi’an soon noticed something unusual.
Today, there were an especially large number of cultivators traveling between the two domains.
Many could be seen walking through the sky, riding flying swords and other artifacts, all heading in the same direction.
Fortunately, he had already changed his appearance and wasn’t recognized.
“Fellow Daoist, why are so many people heading that way? Is something important happening?” Lin Qi’an casually grabbed someone and asked.
“Hey, brother, you don’t know?”
“You’ve heard of the Azure Dragon Saintess, right? The most famous beauty in Tianhai Dao Domain. Tomorrow is her birthday.”
“I heard the Azure Dragon Clan is hosting a martial competition to find her a suitable husband, and anyone can participate!”
Lin Qi’an immediately understood, “So, all these people are going to join the competition?”
“Exactly!”
“What a disgrace,” Lin Qi’an scoffed. “We are human cultivators from Canglan Dao Domain, yet they are flocking like madmen to compete for an outsider’s affection. Absolutely shameful!”
“Then why are you coming with us?”
“Naturally, I’m here to participate in the competition and disgrace myself alongside you.”
“You’re shameless!”
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After a bit of casual banter, Lin Qi’an got to know this fellow traveler.
His name was Lu Ming, a human cultivator. As for Lin Qi’an, he had taken on the alias An Lin, simply reversing his real name.
If people discovered that the esteemed Crown Prince of Beiyang was planning to kidnap the Saintess, it would be beyond humiliating. His older sister would probably kill him!
After half a day of travel, the two finally arrived at the Azure Dragon Clan’s territory.
The Azure Dragon Clan was one of the supreme clans of the Tianhai Dao Domain!
They possessed the bloodline of an ancient divine beast and had an unfathomable heritage that had endured for millennia.
The birthday celebration was being held in the underwater palace, requiring an invitation to enter, while the martial competition was set to take place on an island and was about to begin.
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“Hey, why are you heading straight for the martial competition? Has lust clouded your judgment?” Bai Jiuli’s voice rang out through a secret transmission.
“Calm down. I have my reasons.”
In places like this, where a Daughter of Luck appears, there was usually a corresponding Child of Destiny. If both were here, this would be a huge opportunity.
> Ding! Detected the Child of Destiny: Chen Yan. Successfully entering the storyline!
As expected—there he was.
Child of Destiny: Chen Yan
Secret Treasure: Undying Ghost Blood
Luck Value: 1500 (Gold)
Core Fate Artifact: 《War God Art》
Current Kill Reward: None
And the corresponding Daughter of Luck was none other than the Azure Dragon Saintess herself!
Known as Dragon Saintess, she was the target of all the young men flocking here.
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Underwater Dragon Palace
Qing Youling was in the middle of a discussion with her father. This so-called martial competition wasn’t actually about finding a husband.
Nor was it about the Azure Dragon Clan wanting to recruit a son-in-law. The real reason behind it was to lure out Lin Qi’an!
The shocking battle at Tai’an City’s grand ceremony had long been reported back to Tianhai Dao Domain, causing an uproar across countless territories.
Sword Emperor!
Beiyang’s Crown Prince, Lin Qi’an.
One represented the pinnacle of the strongest cultivators, while the other was the ceiling of the younger generation.
Yet, within the Tianhai Dao Domain, divisions of power naturally existed.
The Azure Dragon Clan was at odds with the Kui Dragon Clan and several other major clans, leading them to seek alliances elsewhere.
“Father, do you really think that Beiyang’s Crown Prince will come? He’s not even from our Tianhai Dao Domain!”
“Haha, don’t worry. That Lin Qi’an may be powerful, but he is said to be a notorious womanizer, always surrounded by saintesses.” The Azure Dragon Emperor stroked his beard with a confident smile.
He had absolute faith in his daughter’s beauty, ranking at least in the top three within the Tianhai Dao Domain!
If Lin Qi’an participated in the competition, he would undoubtedly dominate the stage. After all, the martial competition for marriage was set up entirely for Lin Qi’an.
The Azure Dragon Clan simply wanted to establish a connection with him.
Once, the Kui Dragon God Son had bullied Qing Youling. Now, hearing how Lin Qi’an had completely crushed him and even killed him, the Dragon Saintess was absolutely delighted.
From every perspective, admiration for Lin Qi’an had gradually taken root in her heart, leading to the false matchmaking competition being devised.
“Father, what if he doesn’t come… and someone else wins? I don’t want to get married!”
“That won’t be a problem. I’ve arranged someone for you—his name is Chen Yan. In the end, he will surely defend the stage, ensuring no one else takes advantage.”
And that tool was none other than the Destined Protagonist.
At this moment, Chen Yan held an embroidered handkerchief in his hand, his gaze filled with deep affection.
He was born in a small sect within the Canglan Dao Domain, but after Tianjian City suppressed them, he was left homeless and wandered into the Tianhai Dao Domain.
During his most destitute days, with his cultivation crippled, he had been reduced to begging on the streets.
It was then that he had received a handkerchief from the Dragon Saintess, which ignited a burning determination within him—to grow stronger at all costs!
“Fine, you want to use me as a tool? Then I’ll humiliate all of you instead!”
“I, Chen Yan, will win this competition in a way that will shock everyone! Then, I’ll rightfully claim Qing’er as my wife!”
“And if that damned Beiyang Crown Prince really shows up, I’ll just settle our old grudges with him at the same time!”
Countless cultivators gathered on the island, including Lin Qi’an and Lu Ming, all awaiting the martial competition set for tomorrow.
Everyone harbored a dream of winning the beauty’s heart.
But Lin Qi’an had no interest in competing for marriage—it was too foolish and risked exposing his identity!
Instead, he planned to kidnap the Dragon Saintess tonight. This mission, however, was incredibly difficult. He couldn’t do it alone.
At times like these, Bai Jiuli proved useful once again.
“Master Fox… I need a favor. Help me capture the Dragon Saintess.”
“???” Bai Jiuli froze, stunned by what she had just heard.
“You’re trying to abduct a girl… and you need me to help?!”
“Once I finish this task, I’ll help you find your tail.”
“…What do you plan to do with her?”
“That’s none of your concern… Just get her to me in the Lotus Realm. You got this.”
“….” Bai Jiuli was speechless.
A Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox like herself, reduced to assisting this brat in kidnapping women? What kind of twisted situation was this?
But since she still owed Lin Qi’an a favor, she had no choice but to agree. With her abilities, sneaking into the Dragon Palace unnoticed was a trivial task.
Though she was only in the Dao Transformation Realm, her bizarre techniques made her undetectable—even by Great Emperors!
She effortlessly transformed into a palace maid.
Walking through the Dragon Palace, she encountered no resistance. The guards couldn’t see through her disguise, allowing her to pass without a hitch.
Soon, she arrived at the Dragon Saintess’s chamber.
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At that moment, Qing Youling sat inside, gazing at a painting, a soft smile tugging at her lips.
It was a portrait of Beiyang’s Crown Prince, which she had specially purchased.
He was simply too handsome… A peerless, god-like figure.
His strength was unparalleled. His background was untouchable. His looks were flawless. To be honest, no woman could possibly resist such a man.
“Who’s there?!” Hearing the sound of the door opening behind her, Qing Youling’s expression immediately turned vigilant.
But before she could react, a pink butterfly flew into her eyes, causing her vision to blur.
For a Nine-Tailed Fox like Bai Jiuli, bewitching a young girl like this was child’s play.
“Done.”
With a flick of her wrist, Bai Jiuli opened the Lotus Realm and tossed the Dragon Saintess inside.
Mission accomplished.
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And so, the great Azure Dragon Saintess, the centerpiece of the grand martial competition for marriage, was kidnapped before the event even began.