Chapter 406: Chapter 124: Get Married After This Battle
The massive cauldron moved slowly, the air parting like flowing water, as if it were a mountain itself.
From Jiang Li’s observations during this time, the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron must have a Suppressing ability. Even when just a trace of its power was released, it was enough to make the air thick like water and create ripples when the cauldron moved.
However, as it approached Jiang Li, the Suppressing force of the cauldron began to dissipate, and even its massive body shrank with the decreasing distance. By the time it reached Jiang Li, the three-footed cauldron that had once spanned over ten feet in diameter had become small enough to be held up in one palm.
The Divine Farmer’s Cauldron was bronze in color, round with three feet, of an ancient and unusual design, engraved with intricate patterns depicting the Divine Farmer tasting Hundred Herbs, fashioning the plow, planting the Five Grains, opening the marketplace, commanding the lands, and fighting in the Battle of Zhuolu, among other legendary achievements.
Jiang Li caught the small, round cauldron with both hands, and an intangible weight immediately emerged in his heart, giving him a hefty sensation.
At the same time, the abilities of the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron that were currently available for Jiang Li’s use also appeared in his mind.
First was "Primordial Human Ancestor" (Incomplete). When Jiang Li raised the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron, it could block abilities from the Human Attribute Dao Fruit below his Grade, that is, below Sixth Rank.
This ability was clearly weakened, after all, Jiang Li was only at the Sixth Rank.
Then there were "Southern Heavenly Emperor" and "Sun God".
Emperor Yan had aspects of both the Human Species and Divine Attribute. The Dao Fruit Divine Powers from the human side were concentrated in the Ochre Whip, while the divine aspect was within the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron before him.
"Southern Heavenly Emperor" and "Sun God" were the manifestations of these related aspects. "Southern Heavenly Emperor" could enhance Jiang Li’s aura, as well as Suppress Qi Shu to stabilize it, making Divination, curses, and Observing Qi much more challenging for Jiang Li, acting as a passive ability.
And "Sun God" could help in the cultivation of Yang and fire-related Cultivation Techniques, also used for refining medicine and controlling the heat. Jiang Li even received some additional information from previous owners of the cauldron.
It said that if he believed he could withstand the refining of True Sun Fire, he could also use the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron for Body Refinement, basically stewing himself in a large cauldron.
If he wasn’t stewed and refined, then he could achieve the True Sun Body, which would help in future promotions.
If he was stewed and cooked... then naturally, there would be nothing left to discuss.
Holding the small cauldron, Jiang Li looked inside and saw a small magma pool concealed within the tiny cauldron’s mouth. Golden-red radiance rippled like water, with a small golden-red sphere in the center, a miniature Sun Wheel floating amidst the golden light.
A small cauldron appeared to contain an entire sun.
Even without mentioning the Dao Fruit Divine Powers, the cauldron itself was a mighty weapon. Once enlarged, smashing it onto someone would turn them into a meat patty, and the True Sun Fire within, if poured out, could be unbearable for even a fourth-ranked.
But with Jiang Li’s current strength, if he poured out the True Sun Fire, he would likely burn himself first.
He simply could not control the True Fire.
’It could serve as a trump card in a critical moment,’ Jiang Li thought to himself.
With this in mind, Jiang Li willed the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron to further reduce in size and then placed it into his sleeve, letting it float there, ready to be deployed effortlessly.
After doing all this, he finally turned to the last person who had given him a helping hand.
"It’s really not easy to see you, busy person," he said.
Gongsun Qingyue twirled a strand of falling hair around her finger and said sarcastically, "If one didn’t know better, they might think you’ve become the Emperor, living in the palace."
The tone in his senior sister’s voice was filled with resentment, clearly dissatisfied with Jiang Li spending so much time cooped up in the Imperial City.
Seeing this, Jiang Li replied with a slight smile, "Does senior sister miss me?"
Unlike the three principles of not dealing with Tianxuan, Jiang Li always took the initiative with Gongsun Qingyue, epitomizing the standard of both the soft and hard approach.
But the thing with Gongsun Qingyue, much like Jiang Li, was that both had high offense but weak defense, adept at attacking but not good at warding off.
Jiang Li was still wet behind the ears, whereas Gongsun Qingyue started to get cold feet when push came to shove.
But this time, Gongsun Qingyue was straightforward, "Yes, I do. I want to compete with you again, to see who is truly superior."
Is there a need to decide that? It is clear that I am the superior one.
Jiang Li muttered to himself, casting a peculiar glance at Gongsun Qingyue.
There had always been a tug-of-war between him and Gongsun Qingyue, with both sides wanting to take the upper hand. The difference was that Gongsun Qingyue genuinely wished to, while Jiang Li thought about becoming tough after living off a woman, but Sister Gongsun didn’t like the soft approach, so Jiang Li had no choice but to buck up and dive in.
When the time came to decide who was superior, it would also be the moment to define their relationship.
By saying this, Gongsun Qingyue obviously wanted to resolve once and for all the matter of the duck that kept slipping away.
’Sister Gongsun must be provoked by something...’
Jiang Li gave it some thought and realized it probably was true.
The junior brother was always sticking close to the master, and even though Tianxuan had already told Gongsun Qingyue about the red string, she still wasn’t entirely reassured. So, it was about time for the affiliated son-in-law to be formally acknowledged.
Driven by a sense of crisis, Gongsun Qingyue made her move.
"Now?" Jiang Li inquired.
To tell the truth, it was a bit sudden, and somewhat surprising, but if Gongsun Qingyue was indeed on the offensive, Jiang Li had no choice but to respond.
If a girl has gone this far, and you still don’t respond, you deserve to miss out on this opportunity to be pampered.
"After you come back."
Gongsun Qingyue stood with her hands behind her back, an air of detachment about her. After speaking, she turned and left, her steps quickening, lest Jiang Li see the suspicious blush on her face.
Although her words were bold, Gongsun Qingyue still dashed away swiftly to avoid showing any weakness in her momentum.
Jiang Li was left seated in his wheelchair, frozen in place, feeling somewhat stiff.
Indeed, establishing a relationship now and then having to leave for a journey was really ill-timed. He was supposed to go on a killing spree, coming and going like the wind, which was the right way to do things. Traveling with Gongsun Qingyue would be unfavorable for his actions.
Besides, Gongsun Qingyue also had important matters to attend to and shouldn’t accompany Jiang Li.
Waiting until he returned really was a good idea, although hearing it made it sound quite ominous.
’Isn’t this just like going off to war and then coming back to get married?’
Jiang Li felt like he was ready to go on stage and perform in an opera, with all the flags neatly arranged.
Fortunately, those who practice Three Points Return to Primordial Qi have quite a flexible stance on metaphysics, able to hop back and forth between belief in fate and disbelief. Even though Jiang Li was a bit apprehensive, he was far from being scared out of his wits.
His name had been erased from the Book of Life and Death, so now it was time to seize his destiny, not leave it to the heavens. To secure his comfortable life, Jiang Li had to come back unscathed no matter what.
’After being a reserve for so long, I’m finally about to become official.’
With that in mind, Jiang Li looked towards another affiliated son-in-law nearby.
"Don’t look at me; I can only say that a prince consort has his glories and his challenges."
Although Feng Manlou didn’t know about their decisive battle, he could sense something, being someone who had gone through it himself. Seeing Jiang Li looking his way, Feng Manlou spread his hands and said, "But seeing your master sister’s disposition, you don’t have to worry about experiencing the same setbacks as your brother, provided that..."
Feng Manlou chuckled, his laughter carrying a schadenfreude that others couldn’t comprehend, and then left in high spirits.