Published: January 10, 2025
The qilin prince wore a proud expression on his face, and he believed that the crowd's reaction was only natural. He walked with large strides, his eyes focused on just one person: the divine phoenix fairy, an astonishing beauty. To him, everyone else was merely insignificant.
"Your Highness, the qilin prince!"
"We are truly fortunate to see the qilin prince today; it is a blessing for us all!"
In the crowd where the holy son of Tianhe was, several heavenly prodigies stepped forward to greet him, bowing low and showing respect, as if they were subjects in the presence of an emperor.
Surrounded by these admirers, the qilin prince felt somewhat restrained in his arrogance and displayed more patience, making an exception to nod at a few of them.
After all, those who could be in this core area were all talented individuals. While they might not match him, they were certainly not mere commoners, and some among them might very well become king-level figures in the future.
Perhaps he could recruit a few as subordinates someday.
Under the admiration of the crowd, the qilin prince approached the side of the divine phoenix fairy, gazing at her with deep affection, and said proudly, "Divine Phoenix, I have come to help you reap the sacred fruits."
However, the divine phoenix fairy did not reciprocate the gesture. She replied indifferently, "Thank you for your kindness, qilin prince, but I can manage on my own."
"Why are you being so distant, Divine Phoenix?" The qilin prince faced rejection, a flicker of displeasure passing through his eyes, but he did not show it. Instead, he continued to smile and said, "This prince knows you are capable, but the dark sacred fruit is better in numbers. Who would ever complain about having too much? Even if you can get what you want, you should consider those around you, like your family, right? Furthermore, absorbing one dark fruit and absorbing multiple dark fruits have completely different effects."
The qilin prince said proudly, "If you like it, I can get you ten or eight. I guarantee that you will absorb the origin of this universe to its limits and will no longer be oppressed by it in the future. What do you think?"
The divine phoenix fairy's imposing aura softened slightly.
Indeed, as the qilin prince said, although she had enough confidence to attract the dark sacred fruit, her strength was still limited. She could confidently manage to obtain one or two, but getting more would undoubtedly be extremely difficult.
Let alone whether she had the strength to do so, there were currently so many people present, and there were only ninety-nine dark fruits in total. By the time she attracted the fruits in front of her, the rest would likely have been taken by others.
She was quite proud and had come to the Black Jade Continent not just to waste time; almost all the talented members of the Dark Clan who came here sought to comprehend the origin of this universe quickly.
Because once they were free from the oppression of this universe's origin, they would be granted significant status. This was an immense opportunity.
Thus, the dark fruit was vital to their future.
In an instant, the divine phoenix fairy appeared hesitant, her rejection less resolute.
"Since the qilin prince is so sincere, I will accept your offer."
"Exactly! The qilin prince has already absorbed enough dark sacred fruits and has come here specifically for you, divine phoenix. Such friendship is truly admirable!"
"A person with such genuine feelings is indeed enviable."
The heavenly prodigies nearby began to cheer, secretly encouraging her, which darkened the expressions of the holy son of Tianhe and his companions.
After all, the divine phoenix fairy was indeed stunningly beautiful. Her skin resembled white jade, translucent and radiant, and her pair of sparkling eyes captivated everyone.
Her beauty was extraordinary, and combined with her noble status from the Divine Phoenix family and her prodigious aura, she was truly mesmerizing. Even from Qin Chen's perspective, she was a rare beauty.