NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1053: With Conditions
"No, I have a feeling you have something tastier than the Third World waiting for me."
Jixing didn't even consider hiding the reason it chose Tang Rao from him.
Tang Rao is really quite pitiful; no one selects him for his talent or looks.
Whether it's Little Fire Ginseng, Little Hedgehog, or Jixing, they all come to Tang Rao for food. What if one day he has nothing left to eat? Would he even fail to lure a small creature?
"Following me has no use at all, and I have to supply you with food and drink. Forget it, I'll save the tasty stuff for Little Fire Ginseng and Little Hedgehog, none for you."
Jixing is nowhere as clever as Tang Rao. With a few simple words, Tang Rao easily irks Jixing.
"Who says I'm useless? I'm Jixing, able to save your life in crucial moments and take you to your world at any time. How great is that? Practically a bug-level existence."
Words like 'bug' were learned by Jixing from Tang Rao's mind at the moment.
"Little guy is quite smart, huh? You say you can take me to my world? With your power, you could directly go there, no need to rely on us ordinary folks. Still, I believe you're not doing anything that doesn't benefit you; you wouldn't be so kind-hearted."
Tang Rao, who's incredibly clever, with intelligence that could reach the skies, surely sees through the little creature's tricks.
"You said people here aren't smart and are easy to deceive; why do I feel you're different from them?"
The little creature's blunt truth made Tang Rao burst into laughter.
"Just because they aren't smart doesn't mean I'm the same as them. I've heard the Third World is full of smart people; why do I feel you're different from them?"
Tang Rao turns the exact words back to Jixing, just with a twist that changes the tone entirely.
Jixing knows Tang Rao always speaks ill, but even so, it tolerates it, as Tang Rao is Jixing's own choice.
"Tang Rao, Tang Rao?"
Jixing still wants to chat more with Tang Rao when he's awakened by Wen Jinjin.
"What's wrong?"
Tang Rao opens his eyes to find everyone who had just collapsed is awake and looking at him with resentful glances, making his heart pounded several times.
"Jixing chose you, and you are my man. According to our Ice Clan's rules, you will become the future Clan Leader of the Ice Clan."
Poof.
Cough cough cough.
Tang Rao almost got pierced by the surrounding judgmental gazes.
What did he just hear? Being chosen by Jixing and having an ambiguous relationship with Wen Jinjin means he'll become the Clan Leader?
Tang Rao doesn't think he's qualified for that.
"No way, we object! The Goddess is sacred and unassailable for all of us. Isn't it too far-fetched for this unattractive guy to marry the Goddess?"
Hey, brother, you might be a bit mistaken.
It's Wen Jinjin who likes me, not me who is after her.
You can't slap me with the label of 'stealing the Goddess'!
Tang Rao must remain firm.
"No worries, the people of the Ice and Snow World say what they will; if we're struggling here, I can do without Jixing or anything else."
"What? You can't refuse me!"
Jixing is the first to voice out; it looks even more emotional than Wen Jinjin.
Jixing must have issues; from its tone and demeanor, Tang Rao knows there's definitely some conspiracy afoot.
"See, it's not me refusing you; it's the people here unwilling to let me live better than them. Why don't you just choose someone else?"
Wen Jinjin's eyes turn red upon hearing Tang Rao's words.
Tang Rao asking Jixing to pick another person implies Wen Jinjin should do the same, right?
"Who dares utter 'no'? Stand out!"
It wasn't Wen Guifu who spoke, but Wen Jinjin.
The man was chosen by Wen Jinjin, whoever dared object faced her wrath; with her power, few could match her besides the big shots on the stage.
Not a single person dared say 'no'; anyone who did probably had the grass on their graves growing a person deep.
No one dared to stand out.
After all, until now, no one has seen Wen Jinjin's angry side.
Indeed, women can go crazy for men.
Tang Rao didn't expect such a huge reaction from Wen Jinjin; with his personality, he would never allow anyone to threaten Wen Jinjin—not even the locals of the Ice and Snow World.
"Jin Jin, I can be with you, but being the Clan Leader of the Ice Clan is something I absolutely won't accept."
In front of so many people, Tang Rao didn't directly explain his reasoning; he is destined to go to the Third World—that is his ultimate pursuit. Wen Jinjin wanting him to stay here is essentially a constraint for Tang Rao, accustomed to freedom, he couldn't possibly be bound by some status.
Besides, Wen Guifu is still so young, a hundred years of age would be no problem; a century later, with Jixing reappearing in the Ice and Snow World, Wen Guifu can select someone else then.
"Tang Rao, this is the high position of the Ice Clan Clan Leader, envied by countless. Are you sure you really don't want to be our Clan Leader?"
Wen Jinjin still felt a bit disappointed.
"No, I'm sure I don't want it."
Hmph.
The surrounding crowd, overwhelmed by the setback, began retreating one by one.
What else could they compare with Tang Rao? Just with his demeanor, Tang Rao could leave them far behind. He never intended to be a Clan Leader; from the start, it was all their imaginings.
"Alright, let's talk about it back at the Ice Clan. Isn't the competition starting tomorrow? As per the rules, we can go out tonight as long as we're back in time."
Wen Jinjin was so eager for some time alone with Tang Rao that she boldly invited him in front of the crowd.
"Yeah, Tang Rao, us grandpa and grandson promised to have a good drink together, you're not planning on breaking the promise, right?"
Wen Guifu also wanted Tang Rao to come back; besides dining together tonight, he wanted to discuss Jixing with him.
A layman like Tang Rao wouldn't know about Jixing or how to fight against tomorrow's competitors.
"Sure, but I have two brothers with me, I want to bring them along too."
Though Tang Rao was leaving, he couldn't forget Old Crane and Li Ze.
Unfortunately, Ba Wangba has already left the Ice and Snow World, or he could bring Ba Wangba as well.
"No problem, the whole Ice Clan can be yours; these are minor issues."
Wen Guifu looked as if speaking sincerely.
"Great-grandpa, don't joke around like Jin Jin; she teases me, and you're doing the same?"
No matter what was said, Tang Rao might keep some Heavenly Treasure from the Ice Clan, but he wouldn't take the whole clan.
"Whatever you say, great-grandpa will agree to it. Come, bring seats for the three distinguished guests of the Ice Clan."
No sooner had Wen Guifu spoken than someone was leading an immortal beast waiting outside the inn.