Chapter 645: Accept Everything I Have to Offer (4000-Word Chapter!)
Flora's "proposal" immediately sparked an irresistible thought in Tang Qi's subconscious.
The romance history between two Goddesses, and an uncensored version at that; even if one is not a gossip, from the perspective of a polymath, one should be madly nodding and eager to accept at this moment.
However, Tang Qi soon came to his senses.
At this juncture, it was quite possible that a deal might be struck between him and Flora.
For safety's sake, this was not the time to accept Flora's bribe.
Enduring the heartache, Tang Qi firmly shook his head and said, "No, I do not need it."
Upon receiving the reply, Flora seemed to see through Tang Qi's insincerity but chose not to expose it. Mysteriously smiling, that soul-shattering voice continued, "Perhaps, you prefer something else. Though I am nearing my fall, by invoking the name of Flora, you can still receive some blessings."
"You may like any being, human or other species; I can grant you the true love you desire."
"What kind of body do you need, no matter how perfect or inconceivable, I can provide it for you."
"Whatever unfulfilled desires you have, I can still assist you."
...
Accompanied by the voice of Flora, as if coming from another realm, laden with boundless temptation, Tang Qi felt some changes within his body and mind.
In his mind began to emerge "preferences," traces of past lives and preferences newly born in this reincarnation... Some overstepping matters, some suppressed desires, also began to grow wildly like vines.
"I..."
Flora watched Tang Qi, whose gaze was blurred, leaning forward with the upper half of his body, and smiled even more mysteriously.
But it was in this moment, She suddenly discovered that this strange human wizard had the corners of his mouth curled up in scorn without her knowing when.
At the same time, the Truth Thorns, which allowed Her to maintain sanity and brought She excruciating pain, lashed out more forcefully than ever before.
Snap!
"Ah!"
In Tang Qi's eyes, emerged from the Origin, was Flora, the Goddess of True Love, Flesh, and Desire. Her exquisitely beautiful face instantly twisted in pain, and She even let out a wail in front of this human.
She opened Her red lips, and fine, luminous fuzz on Her face, reflected by the ghost light, showed an incredibly special, sacred, yet aberrant beauty.
For a moment, Tang Qi felt an urge to continue lashing Her.
Fortunately, he suppressed this abnormal thought.
His expression turned solemn and cold, staring at Flora, Tang Qi said indifferently, "Lady, your time is running short. Truth Thorns can help you maintain sanity, but if you endure too much, you will fall into unregulated rampant growth or decay."
"I am not your follower, and with your current power, you cannot forcibly twist my will."
"So, quickly state the stakes you are willing to offer. You just want a deal, right?"
"If your followers were still alive, maybe they could find out that I am currently the most reputed wizard in the Extraordinary World, and many Divine beings have made contracts with me."
At this moment, Tang Qi was like a clueless, even sadistic, man of steel.
Flora had never been treated this way before; She is the Goddess of True Love, Flesh, and Desire.
During the Dark Era, although She was a Weak God, due to the Divine Power She possessed, and that supremely beautiful True God's Body, She was pursued by many Deities, including some Powerful Gods. In the eyes of some Extraordinary Creatures, She was a Supreme Divinity, the most beautiful Goddess.
It was after trying many that Flora chose to fall in love with Isapatra; She wanted to experience something more special.
Flora did not hide Her pain and unusual joy; She first cast a resentful look at Tang Qi, and then, a passionate, unrestrained gaze emerged in Her eyes, staring straight at Tang Qi, Her lips slightly parted, boldly and directly saying:
"If it were that antediluvian era, you, a human wizard so special and mysterious, would have been cherished by me for long years..."
Flora was about to continue when the Truth Thorns prepared to lash again.
Tang Qi felt in his heart: Although Flora spoke of being from the Order Camp, She might not be like the 'Justice Goddess' and other such Deities; She wasn't any proper Goddess.
Seeing that She was about to be whipped again, Flora suddenly shifted Her tone and said earnestly:
"Isapatra, my Nini, I can sense She is not only alive but also in good condition. I give to you everything I have, and you must help me... take revenge."
"I refuse!"
Almost without hesitation, Tang Qi shook his head and rejected Flora's offer.
What a joke?
Setting aside whether Flora's words were entirely accurate or deceptive.
Let alone that he was being asked to trouble one of the Three Great Life Goddesses of the Extraordinary World on behalf of a soon-to-fall "Mad God," to aid in Her revenge, and even to cause the fall of Isapatra, a Powerful Goddess.
This kind of deal would only be accepted if Tang Qi had gone mad.
Flora didn't seem disappointed by the rejection, She stared directly at Tang Qi and said, "You misunderstand, I'm not asking you to attack Isapatra; that's not feasible, unless you can have the 'Lord of Thorns' to strike on your behalf."
"Eh, perhaps you really can do it. Since the Lord of Thorns is willing to grant you a strain of Original Divine Power, maybe he will also lend you a hand once. What is your relationship with Him?"