Read Novel Full Chapter 1675 - 687: The Gift List and Enormous Risks
Chapter 1675: Chapter 687: The Gift List and Enormous Risks
These are the four conditions.
To be honest, apart from the requirement to unconditionally assist Yutang True Monarch Mansion five times, Xu Jin hardly has to make any sacrifices.
Marrying an Eldest Princess, from a man’s perspective, Xu Jin is gaining an advantage. Of course, the Yutang Royal Mansion is using this relationship to shield their mansion.
As for being a nominal Great General for a century and accepting two True Disciples, these are all relying on Xu Jin’s future prestige to protect their Yutang Royal Mansion.
It’s all a gamble.
Betting that Xu Jin will break through to become a Tenth Rank Star Monarch, or even prove the Dao as an Eleventh Rank True Monarch.
"Prince, are you so confident that I will break through to a Tenth Rank Star Monarch or even prove the Dao as a True Monarch?" Xu Jin asked with a smile after reading.
"Benefactor, it would be even better if your cultivation level were stuck at the Peak of Ninth Rank. A benefactor at the Peak of Ninth Rank would likely possess the combat power of a Peak Tenth Rank Star Monarch, sufficient to protect our Yutang Royal Mansion for longer."
Xu Jin was taken aback.
One must admit, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen’s calculations are astute.
There is indeed that possibility.
Overall, this is the future value investment of the Yutang Royal Mansion.
But clearly, if it were merely a value investment, the Yutang Royal Mansion would not be investing so heavily.
Otherwise, it would be a stroke of luck falling from the sky!
Does anything good ever fall from the sky?
No!
"Prince, if there are any hidden concerns, please clarify early to prevent any misunderstandings in the future," Xu Jin reminded.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Shizhen first let out a bitter smile, "Benefactor, there is indeed a bit of a hidden concern, but it’s not something we’re hiding intentionally; it mainly relates to the current situation of our Yutang True Monarch Mansion."
"How so?"
"Benefactor, you should already know about the structure of the Dongxuan Star Realm. There are four True Monarch Mansions, and currently, True Monarch Tianzhang is in control of the Dongxuan Star Realm.
Essentially, it’s True Monarch Tianzhang and the other three True Monarchs governing the Dongxuan Star Realm together."
At this point, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen smiled bitterly, "But as you can see, the Yutang True Monarch Patriarch of our Zhu Family, who was the strongest, passed away eight hundred years ago.
Furthermore, in recent years, all the Star Monarchs among the older generation in our Yutang True Monarch Mansion have either passed away or were killed in battle.
It has been a century since the last Star Monarch of Yutang True Monarch Mansion passed away, after which our mansion completely declined."
Zhu Shizhen wore a bitter smile, "Currently, our Yutang True Monarch Mansion doesn’t have even a single Star Monarch among the strongest Star Monarch ranks, just one Star Monarch remains.
Other True Monarch Mansions at least have one True Monarch Patriarch, not to mention several Guardian Star Monarchs and Chancellor Star Monarchs.
To put it nicely, our Yutang Royal Mansion has declined.
To put it bluntly, our Yutang True Monarch Mansion has now become a piece of fat meat!
A piece of fat meat that everyone wants to feast on!" Zhu Shizhen said with a bitter smile.
Xu Jin nodded slightly, he had noticed this.
He saw it when Lu Huang from the Bi Xuan True Monarch Mansion in the Gu Raising Domain wanted to eliminate Zhu Shizhen.
He just didn’t expect the strength of the Yutang True Monarch Mansion to be in such a dire state.
In terms of realm, a Tenth Rank Star Monarch Expert is divided into Little Star Monarch, Great Star Monarch, Chancellor Star Monarch, and Guardian Star Monarch statuses.
Guardian Star Monarch is the strongest.
It’s rumored that some powerful Guardian Star Monarchs can even contend with True Monarch Experts.
Yutang True Monarch Mansion has lost not only their True Monarch Patriarch but also their Guardian Star Monarch, leaving only one Chancellor Star Monarch.
This is truly somewhat pitiable.
Their situation is imaginable.
Considering the massive industry Yutang True Monarch Mansion still possesses, merely its directly controlled Small Worlds number in the hundreds.
It’s like a child carrying gold through a busy market!
No matter how dangerous, it’s dangerous!
"Prince, in such a situation, seeking allegiance with a True Monarch would be the best solution, as this would resolve all crises, much more reliable than betting on my potential future!" Xu Jin suggested.
Upon hearing this, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen smiled bitterly, "Benefactor, do you think we haven’t considered this? But those True Monarchs have appetites too large; while they can protect us, after joining them, it’s uncertain whether the Yutang Zhu Family will even exist after a century or two!
My death is a small matter.
If the bloodline of my Yutang Patriarch were to end with me, that would be a crime against the Zhu Family!"
"However, I currently have no ability to protect you either, especially if a True Monarch were to attack, how can I withstand that?" Xu Jin said.
This is a very realistic issue.
If a True Monarch truly takes interest in the Yutang Zhu Family, Xu Jin barely has time to save himself.
Risking his life for the Zhu Family?
Not to mention whether it would help or not?
Xu Jin isn’t that foolish!
"Please rest assured, Benefactor! My ancestor, Yutang True Monarch, was the second-ranking True Monarch under Emperor Dongxuan, with outstanding war merits. After his passing, the Emperor personally attended the funeral and bestowed an Imperial Token.
Holding this token allows contact with the Emperor directly, or grants one entry to the Tongxuan Imperial Palace for cultivation.
Even True Monarchs dare not openly confront us Yutang True Monarch Mansion."
"Oh, with such a bond, why does your Yutang True Monarch Mansion fear?" Xu Jin was surprised!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Shizhen once again smiled bitterly, "Benefactor, it has been a thousand years. This bond is growing fainter.
The key is, it was used up!"
"Used up?"
"Yes, my grandfather, using this token, entered the Tongxuan Imperial Palace for cultivation, became a Direct Disciple of the Emperor, and his cultivation advanced rapidly. However, he perished while proving the Dao as a True Monarch!
Now, we’re barely maintaining due to his identity as a Direct Disciple of the Emperor!
But clearly, this connection is growing fainter!
We can’t even get our annual gifts through the gates of his brothers’ mansions..." Zhu Shizhen smiled bitterly, "Hence, we wish to a chance for the future through you, Benefactor! Not to mention, your talent and strength are unparalleled in my lifetime.
In my view, surpassing even the unparalleled genius Jian Yi of Dongxuan Star Realm a century ago!
We sincerely ask you, Benefactor, to give our Yutang Zhu Family a chance!"
Having said this, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen bowed deeply to Xu Jin.
Xu Jin looked at the deeply bowing Zhu Shizhen, his expression a bit complicated.
As it stands, the present Zhu Family is a tremendous trouble.
Otherwise, the Duke of a True Monarch Mansion wouldn’t be so humble!
Enormous profit also signals enormous risk.
Normally, Xu Jin should withdraw respectfully!
After all, the current Yutang Zhu Family is eyed by at least three True Monarchs.
However, the issue is that due to his identity, Xu Jin is already deeply tied to the Yutang Zhu Family.
Although the Zhu Family hasn’t used this against him, at the crucial moment of life and death, it’s no longer a choice.
When extinction looms, who cares about anything else?
In addition, the most crucial aspect is Xu Jin’s desire to develop within the Dongxuan Star Realm and attempt to obtain the Innate Fire Essence from Emperor Dongxuan.
This identity is extremely important.
In this situation, Xu Jin has no other options.
"Prince, there’s something I need to tell you. In other worlds, I already have wives, formally married, and not just one!" Xu Jin said after helping Yutang King Zhu Shizhen up.
"That’s fine! My sister will be your wife in the Dongxuan Star Realm only!"
"Your sister can agree?"
Surprised, Xu Jin noticed Yutang King Zhu Shizhen suddenly reacting, delightedly, "So, Benefactor, you agree? You agree to protect our Zhu Family?"
Seeing Xu Jin’s enigmatic smile, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen nodded vigorously, "My sister will undoubtedly agree, undoubtedly agree!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jin shook his head and said, "Let’s discuss this after I meet your sister. We can settle other matters first, and I can make a Great Dao Oath."
"That’s great! That’s great!"
Yutang King Zhu Shizhen’s face lit up with sheer joy.
Given Xu Jin’s terrifying talent displayed today, especially as he hasn’t exerted his full strength!
He knows, the Zhu Family has hope!
The Zhu Family has a future!
"Alright, with that settled, tell me more about the second round of the Dao Child Selection in three days, so I can prepare early!" Xu Jin said.