Chapter 15: Chapter 11: Two Souls, One Fate
With Zhao Tian losing 100 Fortune Value, Arun received 200 Fate Points and 1000 Villain Points. It seemed that the exchange ratio was 1-to-2 and 1-to-10.
Arun easily concluded that much from the System's prompt. He planned to use those Destiny Points to improve his attribute panel later.
As for the unconscious Zhao Tian? He was taken away to the Dungeon by the disciples of the Judgement Hall.
With that, the farce finally concluded, and many of the guests sighed.
"With how unfathomable this Young Lord's strength is, his background must not be something we can fathom either!"
"Even the Taichu Holy Lord is willing to personally give away his beloved daughter to him…"
Most of the guests began to speculate Arun's identity with deep eyes. They had all reached the same conclusion: they had to report everything they saw today to the forces behind them, by hook or by crook.
If they could get an opportunity, then making friends with this Young Lord would only be beneficial and not detrimental.
Of course, they could also foresee a great storm on its way to sweep everything in the Eastern Desolate in the near future.
The Coronation Ceremony ended soon after.
Xiao Xuan, the new Taichu Holy Son, was quite energetic as he mingled with his Sect peers at the banquet afterward and showed off.
After that, he respectfully poured Arun a cup full of wine and said, "Thank you for your aid, Young Lord. If there's anything you need me to do in the future, do let me know and I will go through a sea of flames and a mountain of swords for you."
Anyone with a discerning eye could see through Chu Xuan's flowery words and realize that he was submitting to Arun.
Thinking that he needed some manpower for his task in the lower world, Arun found that this Chu Xuan, who was now the Taichu Holy Son, was quite suitable for the task.
He accepted the cup of wine with a smile and drank it all in a single gulp, "It was a trivial matter, Holy Son Chu Xuan. You needn't fret over it."
"Thank you, Young Lord!"
Naked glee could be seen on Chu Xuan's face.
"This old man would also like to present a toast to the Young Lord…"
"The Young Lord's descent upon the Lower Realm is a matter of great fortune for our Eastern Desolate…"
The other Elders and Disciples on the scene weren't stupid, and understood the etiquette and logic behind his actions, so they also began to praise and toast Arun one after another.
At the same time, they cursed XiaoXuan in their hearts for his cunning behavior. He had never shown his true face before, so they never imagined his boot-licking abilities were also a cut above the rest. With a few words, he became the Young Lord's lapdog.
Feelings of jealousy and envy plagued many disciples as they watched him.
"Wan'er…"
The Taichu Holy Lord couldn't help but frown when he saw his daughter's slightly red face and lost expression. Judging from the previous exchange, it was obvious that the Young Lord had a good impression of her, so why was she standing to the side without any intention of chatting with him?
"Father…"
The blood in her face had long disappeared. Su Wan'er couldn't help but shake her head when she realized she had no way of explaining the matter to her father. How could Arun be interested in her? He said those words just to mess with Zhao Tian.
She couldn't understand what kind of grudge existed between Zhao Tian and Arun, for Arun to deliberately humiliate him like that. What she did know, however, was the fact that she would better not offend Arun right now.
How could he, with his esteemed status, possibly lack Favored Daughters of Heaven around him? Su Wan'er wasn't dumb — she understood her place and worth in the world.
[Sigh!]
The Taichu Holy Lord wasn't foolish either, and he could guess a thing or two from his daughter's expression. He couldn't help but worry more than ever.
Su Wan'er felt uncomfortable as she heard her father's sigh. She knew his temperament well and knew that he wouldn't have done all that if he didn't have some unspoken trouble plaguing his mind.
With her eyes watching Arun, she gritted her teeth after a moment of hesitation and decided to put down her pride to accompany him after the banquet ended.
After all, everything that happened today could be attributed to her if one analyzed the events.
Unfortunately, Arun didn't give her a single glance throughout the banquet, and soon left for his resting palace while chatting with Xiao Xuan.
The mention of the moon, and his invitation to appreciate it together, appeared to be nothing more than a joke right now.
Of course, Arun was joking. He didn't have the time to accompany Su Wan'er in watching the moon or whatever together.
Although a forcefully plucked melon could quench one's thirst, his parents' teachings never allowed it. One must respect the dignity of a lady, that is the promise he gave to his mother. It means, don't play with women's feelings. Don't use your status or power to force her. If you think you're high and mighty, then there is no problem in winning her heart. Of course, if there is some woman who doesn't know right and wrong, you don't need to consider, just kill with one sword.
Su Wan'er might be gorgeous, and her fluttering, white dress might make her look like a Fairy who descended from the Ninth Heaven, but she still wasn't worth the loss.
And Su Wan'er was stupefied as she watched Arun walk away like that. She hadn't even had the chance to say what she wanted to say.
She was left rooted to her spot.
Although her personality was on the colder side and she rarely talked more than a few words, this was the first time she met someone who disregarded her so much.
One must know that every time Zhao Tian got the opportunity to converse with her, he would be left excited and gleeful for a long time.
Su Wan'er couldn't help but sigh in her heart as she tried to think of other methods to salvage their situation.
'This young lord is indeed elusive…'
'He's far more interesting than that Zhao Tian.'
A playful female voice sounded in Su Wan'er's mind at this time. Although the voice seemed Heavenly at first, one would find it laced with a baleful evil if they paid attention. Still, Su Wan'er wasn't surprised as she had long been familiar with the voice.
Her face showed no change.
This voice had accompanied her from the moment of her birth. It was a secret that not even her father was privy to.
One Body, Two Souls!