Xue Ke_1

"Uncle Ning, in fact, I've brought you some gifts during my visit to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!" Chu Qin continued.

"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up as he said. The gifts from Chu Qin always brought him unexpected gains, and he was now hoping for a Damask Tulip, so he too could break free from his shackles!

However, Ning Fengzhi was a bit too hopeful, for Immortal Herbs like that are things that can be encountered but not sought after!

Nevertheless, what Chu Qin took out genuinely surprised Ning Fengzhi.

It was something made from mechanics and polished brass and iron—a Zhuge Crossbow!

Yes, the secret weapon of Tang San! With the Mystic Sky Records, Chu Qin naturally could craft it, though previously he had neither the time nor the need.

Now it was different. With the backing of the four major families, especially the Titan, a craftsman of divine caliber, making the Zhuge Crossbow was naturally easy!

"What is this?" Sword Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi each picked up a Zhuge Crossbow, examining it while expressing their confusion.

"This device is quite complex, but simply put, it's akin to the Sphere of Light in Uncle Ning's hand. Although its power isn't as great as the Sphere of Light, it's nonetheless an offensive weapon!" Chu Qin replied.

"An offensive weapon?" Ning Fengzhi's eyes shone brightly as he echoed.

"Yes, its power, paired with different Soul Masters' Soul Power, can have varied effects. Even without Soul Power, piercing through a Grand Soul Master should be no problem!" Chu Qin affirmed.

"Is that really true?" Ning Fengzhi was incredibly excited! With this offensive weapon, their support-class Soul Masters of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect would have additional means to protect themselves!

"Indeed, and apart from the Zhuge Crossbow, I can also design many other more powerful weapons. The key point is, unlike the Sphere of Light, these can be mass-produced!" Chu Qin said with a slight smile.

"Good, very good!" Ning Fengzhi replied eagerly. He immediately called over several Soul Kings and discovered that even ordinary Soul Kings had difficulty withstanding the attack of his Zhuge Crossbow!

"Chu Qin, how many Zhuge Crossbows do you have? I will buy as many as you have!" Ning Fengzhi said to Chu Qin with immense excitement, "One for a hundred thousand golden soul coins, what do you think?"

"To be honest, Uncle Ning, I came to you for money. I recently established a sect called the Jiuxin Haitang Sect, and if you're interested, you can purchase from there. I'll offer you the greatest discount, and I can even give you the blueprints!" Chu Qin responded.

"The Jiuxin Haitang Sect?" Sword Douluo said in surprise, "Aren't they one of the Three Earthly Sects? Weren't they wiped out?"

"The Jiuxin Haitang Sect wasn't annihilated; they simply retreated. This time, I have invited them out, and they have all pledged allegiance to me. Moreover, I have recruited the four tribes once under the Hao Tian Clan. Now, our sect urgently needs funds, so I have no choice but to seek your help!" Chu Qin nodded.

"You've recruited the four tribes?" Sword Bone Douluo exclaimed in unison.

"That's not important!" Ning Fengzhi said with a laugh, "Chu Qin, you're not seeking help from me at all; you're actually helping my Seven Treasures Glaze Sect! Even if you didn't offer these weapons, with just a word from you, I could give you enough funds. Building a large sect is not easy, how about twenty million golden soul coins?"

"Only twenty million golden soul coins? Father, Chu Qin has finally come to you for assistance, yet you're being too stingy!" Ning Rongrong pouted, "Where's all that bragging about being as rich as a nation now?"

"Ah, Rongrong, you child!" Ning Fengzhi sighed lightly, gritting his teeth slightly, "Then let it be fifty million golden soul coins!"

Fifty million golden soul coins was no small amount for Ning Fengzhi, which showed just how much he esteemed his son-in-law.

"Uncle Ning, I don't want your money!" Chu Qin replied, "As I said, if you want the Zhuge Crossbows and these weapons, you can go to the Jiuxin Haitang Sect to purchase them!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Ning Fengzhi nodded repeatedly, "Tomorrow, I will personally make a trip to the Jiuxin Haitang Sect!"

"Then I must thank Uncle Ning!" Chu Qin said with a slight smile.

"No, I should be the one thanking you!" Ning Fengzhi shook his head.

In the evening, Chu Qin and his group returned to the entrance of the Azure Dragon Academy. Zhu Zhuqing and Xiaowu looked somewhat worn out.

"Chu Qin, why did Zhu Qing and I sleep for so long?" Xiaowu asked, puzzled.

Chu Qin probably understood the reason why Xiaowu and Zhu Qing fell asleep, but still responded with a smile, "Who told you to drink so much? Fortunately, you were at the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. If it had been anywhere else, you might have been sold without even knowing!"

"Isn't that because I have you to protect me?" Xiaowu smiled enchantingly, "Without you by my side, I wouldn't have drunk so much with others! Right, Zhu Qing?"

"Yes, that's right!" Zhu Zhuqing rubbed her aching head and nodded.

"Does it still hurt?" Chu Qin approached Zhu Zhuqing and asked softly.

"Yes, a little!"

"It seems Uncle Ning's medicine is quite effective!" Chu Qin said in a low voice.

"Chu Qin, what did you say?" Zhu Zhuqing asked in surprise.

"It's nothing!" Chu Qin replied, "Let me massage it for you!"

As he said that, Chu Qin's fingers gently massaged the acupoints on Zhu Zhuqing's head.

"Favoritism, I want one too!" Xiaowu said, sounding slightly annoyed.

"Xiaowu, let me do it for you!" Before Chu Qin could reply, Ning Rongrong spoke up.

"Young Master Chu, you're back?" Just then, the voice of a young man interrupted them.

The foursome was slightly startled, as they saw a man and a woman approaching them. The man was Xue Qinghe, and the woman, who bore some resemblance to Xue Qinghe, appeared to be around twenty years old.

Her golden short hair shimmered above a pair of slightly glowing golden phoenix eyes, which made her look exceptionally beautiful. The woman's facial features were positioned perfectly on her oval face.

Needless to say, the woman's figure was also outstanding, perfect even. At such an age, she already possessed the proud physique that not even mature women may have, particularly her round and large buttocks.

What was most unique about the woman was her temperament. Dressed in gold and white imperial clothes, topped with a demeanor that seemed to look down upon everything, it was clear she came from a family of high standing.

"Xue Ke?" Chu Qin's eyes brightened slightly as he said.

"Xue...Your Highness the Crown Prince, what brings you here!" Chu Qin greeted Xue Qinghe with a warm smile.

"The Head of Yue Hua Xuan has moved here, so naturally, our classes can only continue in this place!" Xue Qinghe replied. Then, he pointed to the woman in the gold and white imperial clothes, "Her name is Xue Ke, she's my sister! She was occupied before and couldn't attend Aunt Yuehua's classes, but now that she's free, she has come along with me."

"Xue Ke, this person here is Chu Qin, Young Master Chu, the most frighteningly talented individual on the entire continent!" Xue Qinghe introduced her to Chu Qin.

"Young Master Chu!"

At that moment, Xue Ke was staring straight at Chu Qin. Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's introduction, she immediately broke into a smile and said.

"Your Highness the Princess!" Chu Qin replied with a smile.

"Xue Ke, I often tell you that Young Master Chu is talented and charmingly dashing. What do you think?" Xue Qinghe asked meaningfully.

"Hmm!" Xue Ke smiled sweetly, "He's indeed more handsome than big brother and those noblemen in the imperial palace!"

At her words, Chu Qin couldn't help but feel pleased. Who wouldn't like being called handsome, especially by a beautiful woman?

However, Chu Qin thought, there must have been an ulterior motive behind Xue'er introducing him in such a way?

And then, Xue Ke muttered, "It's just that he's somewhat of a playboy!"