Chapter 1541 — Stay With You for a Lifetime! "Sort of," Said Wei Zhao
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"She spoke of it afterward. She said my constitution can inherit the enlightenment of the Ice and Snow Spirit Mountain, and that I could break straight through to the Heaven-tier..." Feng Xiaoxiao nodded.
"Earlier, I asked Elder Qing whether you could stay here to cultivate an ice-type method, but the Ice Palace means for you to accept the inheritance..." Wei Zhao paused here. "I always feel there is some scheme hidden in this. Why must they make you the inheritor, and what exactly does an inheritor mean to the Ice Palace?"
"A scheme? But the Ice Palace Master said she tried the inheritance herself, only she failed in the end," Feng Xiaoxiao said. "Since she tried it herself, there should be no scheme in it, right? Still, it is certainly true that the inheritor is very important to them!"
Hearing Feng Xiaoxiao's reasoning, Wei Zhao found himself rather inclined to agree. Indeed, if there really were some scheme, why would the Ice Palace Master have gone to test the inheritance in person? Even so, Wei Zhao still felt uneasy.
"Then what do you think?" Wei Zhao lowered his head to look at Feng Xiaoxiao and asked gravely. "Tell me your own true thoughts. I want to hear what you mean."
"I... want to stay with you for a lifetime... forever..." Feng Xiaoxiao lowered her head, grown shy under Wei Zhao's gaze. "But I am not a cultivator... They said if you step into the Heaven-tier, your lifespan will be extended..."
"I understand!" Wei Zhao gathered Feng Xiaoxiao into his arms.
In truth, Wei Zhao had already made his choice in his heart long ago; he only wanted to see what Feng Xiaoxiao meant! No matter why the Ice Palace wanted Feng Xiaoxiao to become the inheritor, he would let her stay, for this was her only hope, and there was no other way besides it!
What remained was how to negotiate with the Ice Palace! Although Wei Zhao knew the Ice Palace was probably eighty percent certain he would let Feng Xiaoxiao stay, so long as there was even a trace of doubt, he would have a chance to press his demands on them!
"Actually... I will still respect your opinion. If you want me to agree, I will agree," Feng Xiaoxiao said. "If you do not want me to agree, I will go back with you."
Wei Zhao was deeply moved by Xiaoxiao's words. He took Feng Xiaoxiao's hand and could not help thinking of an old line. "Hold your hand, and grow old together with you."
"In life or death, in parting or reunion, I made my vow to you." Feng Xiaoxiao gripped Wei Zhao's hand in return and answered, "Even if I die, I will be with you."
"Heh... Then let us go tell the Ice Palace people!" Wei Zhao said. "In a while, just watch me and play along."
"Mm, do not worry, I am best at playing along!" Feng Xiaoxiao nodded, then suddenly pointed at the Thunder Pig by Wei Zhao's feet and asked, "By the way, what is this little thing?"
"An ancient spirit beast. It brought me here to look for the Fire Spirit Sacred Fruit," Wei Zhao said. "This little fellow has a keen nose for natural treasures!"
"So that is it. How adorable!" As she spoke, Feng Xiaoxiao reached out to stroke the Thunder Pig.
Wei Zhao hastily gave the Thunder Pig a kick and said, "If you dare prick her, I will kick you to death!"
"Ji ji..." The Thunder Pig squeaked pitifully to show that it understood.