Chapter 3300 — Proposing Marriage at the Dark Night Palace
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"Precisely. In this way, whether they seek our help or not, our goal is achieved!" Kang Jingming said. "If they come to us, Gu Mengyao will be forced to marry Tian Canbian—something she will surely be unwilling to do, and she will inevitably contact Wei Zhao to stand up for her, and so Wei Zhao will return! And if she does not come to us, then to resolve the trouble before the Dark Night Palace, she may well turn to Wei Zhao for help—and so Wei Zhao will return as well. Different paths, the same result. Both roads lead to an outcome we wish to see."
"Very good. Then do as you say. Tomorrow, you shall represent the Xuandan Sect and go to the Dark Night Palace to propose the marriage. Lay out our meaning plainly and let them choose. There is no need to clash with them—no coercion, no inducements. Just keep it ordinary," Ancestor Xuanchen instructed.
"I understand. Whether they agree or not, our plan remains the same," Kang Jingming nodded. "By the way, when the time comes, that Zhao Qibing will have earned some merit. I promised him a deacon's post. What do you think, Father-in-law?"
"A deacon's post is not out of the question. The main problem is that his father and that Mian fellow have now been transformed by Miss Lan's people into biochemical cultivators. If Zhao Qibing learns of this, I fear new complications may arise," Ancestor Xuanchen said after some thought.
"I see... No matter. Why not string him along and have him transformed as well? I know this lad—he has always craved power and longed to take revenge on Wei Zhao. In any case, we took in the Zhao clan in secret and never formally registered them in the Xuandan Sect's rolls. Who knows—these three may yet prove to be a hidden piece on our board, to be used against Wei Zhao in the future!
"Haha, you rascal!" Ancestor Xuanchen burst into laughter at Zhao Qibing's words. Kang Jingming was wicked indeed—having used the man, he now meant to string him along, and in the end, however capable Zhao Qibing became, he would still be at Kang Jingming's disposal!
Still, Zhao Qibing had spent his whole life wanting to settle scores with Wei Zhao, which coincided with their own purpose—so it could hardly be called cheating him.
"Hehe, I learned it all from you, Father-in-law. Otherwise I would never have been this devious!" Kang Jingming flattered.
"What business have you two here? This is the sacred ground of the ancient sect, the Dark Night Palace. Idlers and strangers, begone at once!" A gatekeeping disciple of the Dark Night Palace caught sight of Kang Jingming and Little One, who had accompanied him, and shouted at them.
Ancestor Xuanchen had indeed treated Kang Jingming well and looked after him closely. Whenever Kang Jingming went out, he had Little One serve as his guard, lest anything should happen to him.
"I am Kang Jingming, elder of the Xuandan Sect. Go at once and announce me to your Grand Elder and your Palace Master!" Kang Jingming gave a cold snort and ordered the gatekeeping disciple with contempt.