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第一千五百四十七章 如意算盘

Chapter 1547: A Well-Planned Scheme

Ps: Sorry about that, I mistakenly wrote the chapter title as Chapter 1544 twice, so this should be Chapter 1547. But don’t worry, it’s just a mistake in the chapter title; the content is correct. Please continue reading with peace of mind.

"Princess Qi? Could my little sister have done something foolish or caused a big trouble?"

Eastern Mingyu's face showed concern as she listened. Although her personality was vastly different from her younger sister's, their relationship was very close due to their familial bond.

As the eldest sister, she naturally took good care of her sister, especially since their mother had passed away early on.

"Princess Qi has a promising talent but is too lively and can't bear loneliness. This is harmful for cultivators. Recently, she secretly left the Undersea Fairy City without permission, and I don’t know how to handle it. Please give me some advice."

Eastern Mingyu spoke with a slight smile, revealing her outstanding looks and intelligence that made even the famous Beast Master covet her.

The Beast Master was much older than her by three thousand seven hundred years, making his intentions all too obvious.

In the hall were over ten other middle-aged cultivators in the late-stage Immortal Realm. One of them, dressed in black robes with a square face and simple nature, spoke up.

"大小姐,万兽尊者野心勃勃。老岛主在世时就曾打过我们红叶岛的主意,但没有成功。这次卷土重来,肯定是志在必得,并且他心中所盘算的十有八九是一箭双雕之策。”

Co Ru, a middle-aged cultivator in the late-stage Immortal Realm and a close confidant of her grandfather, added.

"大小姐,请详细说说这个一箭双雕之计。"

Eastern Mingyu's expression remained calm as she listened. Despite his lower rank, Co Ru was highly trusted by her grandfather and was like a father to her.

"万兽尊者打的是江山美人皆不放过的主意,表面上只是想娶您为妻,对红叶岛的野心只字未提。但一旦您真的下嫁,这红叶岛还能逃出他的手掌心吗?”

Co Ruo, who was clearly upset by the suggestion, retorted.

"吴长老此言差矣,这次对我们来说未必不是一个契机……"

Before Wuling could finish his sentence, another red-haired elder with a large scar on his face, resembling a scorpion, interjected with a sly smile.

"Wuling, what do you mean? This situation is not an opportunity for our island," Co Ru frowned and glared at the red-haired elder, showing no concern over offending a late-stage Immortal Realm cultivator.

"Co Ruo, why are you in such a hurry? Let Wuling explain.大小姐,请听吴长老分析。"

Eastern Mingyu's voice echoed through the hall, trying to ease her confidant’s embarrassment.

"Sure."

Co Ru bowed respectfully and stepped back, still glaring at the red-haired elder.

Wuling ignored him as if he didn't exist. A mere brute who had reached the Immortal Realm—what did it matter? Such a simple-minded, physically strong but mentally weak creature could be easily squashed like an insect. He sneered with satisfaction before continuing his speech.

"大小姐,请明鉴,老臣并无二意,只是为红叶岛打算。"

Eastern Mingyu was extremely displeased but maintained her composure as she listened to Wuling's explanation, knowing that as the island’s leader, she had no choice but to endure such pretense.

In this world, one must be strong to survive in the Immortal Realm after their grandfather passed away and left them exposed.

"大小姐明事理,老夫确实为本岛考虑。即使没有万兽尊者,其他势力也不会善罢甘休的。毕竟没有离合修士震慑,红叶岛想要生存是很难的。现在唯一的办法就是依附一个强大的势力。”

Eastern Mingyu's expression darkened as she heard Wuling’s words.

"吴长老,你这话什么意思?难道是要我嫁给万兽那老家伙吗?"

Co Ru snarled, his patience wearing thin.

"大小姐何必动怒,其实这不失为一条良策……"

Wuling smiled sarcastically.

"A good strategy, Wuling. You are betraying your master for personal gain. Haven't you forgotten that if not for the old island master, you would have perished long ago? How can you push the size of the girl into a fire pit while thinking about yourself?"

"大小姐,你不懂就不要在这里胡说八道。三千七百多岁的差距又如何?难道你忘了我们的身份吗?我们是修仙者,年龄的差距算什么。那万兽尊者刚刚渡劫成功,至少还有两千年的寿元可活。而我家小姐,虽然只有四百岁,但她如果不能晋级离合,她的寿命可能比别人短。吴长老的话虽丑但理端,请问你的提议有什么不妥?大小姐嫁给万兽尊者又有什么不般配了?” Wuling's words were slick, but they held a certain logic.

The room fell silent as everyone pondered his words.

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