Chapter 2079 - 2037: The Game of Life and Death

Wang Xiaoqiang looked down at the dragon beneath his feet and the phoenix under Rouge's feet, suddenly feeling a sense of familiarity, as if he had returned to Earth, filled with a sense of familiarity and intimacy. Yet when he looked up at Rouge, it felt dreamlike.

Divine Kingdom Princess Rouge had a dreamlike beauty, so unreal. This transition between reality and fantasy made Wang Xiaoqiang feel quite peculiar. For a moment, he was a bit flustered, feeling at a loss. He still couldn't determine whether becoming the son-in-law of this Divine Kingdom was a blessing or a curse.

"I will take you to see my parents now," Rouge smiled sweetly at Wang Xiaoqiang. Rouge did not have high standards for men, especially regarding their appearance. Initially, when she saw Wang Xiaoqiang in that Ancient Mirror, she thought he was ugly. But now, observing him up close, she found him quite pleasant to look at. Furthermore, Wang Xiaoqiang, while looking at her, did not have the appearance of a lecher, not a trace of indecency, his demeanor entirely pure.

She felt Wang Xiaoqiang was like the legendary Liuu Xia Hui.

Why describe Liuu Xia Hui as legendary? Because in reality, there is none. Actually, Wang Xiaoqiang is not truly Liuu Xia Hui; he simply didn't focus his attention on Rouge. He was more concerned about his fate and the safety of his homeland; accurately speaking, whether he could escape the current crisis after becoming the Divine Kingdom's son-in-law.

"I hope you can make my parents satisfied, otherwise your fate will be very miserable," Rouge's words continued to echo with a smile on her face, a smile that was pleasing yet her words were not comforting at all, instead making one feel uneasy.

Yet Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't too perturbed, not even showing any sign of surprise because from the moment he discovered the mural secret, he knew this so-called selection of a son-in-law by throwing embroidered balls wasn't merely a great opportunity, it was more accurately a game, a life and death game,

either live or die.

Sure enough, before Wang Xiaoqiang could speak, Rouge continued, "If you can satisfy my parents, you will become the Divine Kingdom Consort in the future, holding a high position with endless prosperity and wealth. If you cannot satisfy my parents, it's a road to death…"

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled calmly and said, "Is that so."

Wang Xiaoqiang's calmness surprised Rouge, also making her look at him with new eyes. Remaining uncompromised in the face of danger distinguishes a true man, a true hero.

"Do you think I'm deceiving you? Perhaps you still don't understand me or the Divine Kingdom…" Rouge finally put away her smile, her face turning cold.

"I don't think you're deceiving me, this isn't really an auspicious throwing of the embroidered ball to select a husband, it feels more like a game," Wang Xiaoqiang smiled, having the demeanor of observing worldly affairs, despite his young age showing an old soul. Of course, this expression wasn't feigned, it came naturally.

Wang Xiaoqiang's demeanor astounded and puzzled Rouge, as one couldn't imagine a thirty-something-year-old possessing such serenity and composure, as if an ancient soul dwelt within the young man's body.

Actually, Wang Xiaoqiang was the so-called one old beyond his years, though this wasn't enough to describe him, being one who had explored three planes, endured countless life and death trials, the vicissitudes of the world, even the cosmic fluctuations of planets…

Having such a mindset was normal, but Rouge didn't know Wang Xiaoqiang or understand his background, hence her astonishment.

Rouge shook her head and said, "It cannot be described merely as a game, fundamentally it's still selecting a husband, but since you've been selected, causing such a sensation, if satisfied, it's well and good. If unsatisfied, one can't be disposed of lightly, it must be rectified, otherwise, this marriage selection event would feel too trivial, the authority of the Divine Kingdom would diminish."

"You are quite earnest and frank, but I am puzzled, among all the men in the square, why did you choose me?" Wang Xiaoqiang voiced his inner doubts.

"I have always despised lecherous men, you are the only man I've encountered who is not lustful." Rouge's beautiful eyes fixed on Wang Xiaoqiang, once again examining him, as if wanting to see through him, understand his heart.

Hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang laughed inwardly, I, Wang Xiaoqiang, not lustful? Haha~~~ It's the first time a woman has evaluated me this way. If this Divine Kingdom Princess knew how many wives I had, I wonder what her expression would be now…

Of course, Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't going to tell her, or rather, it wasn't the right time yet.

He not only kept quiet about this but also presented an air of indifference, deeply concealing and said, "You got that right,"

Rouge still couldn't spot any flaws after observing, she asked, "Are you truly not lustful? Or do you not like women? Or is there an issue physiologically?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "It's not good to make such arbitrary assumptions. It's not that I dislike women; it's just that I've never found a woman I like. Humans are not animals; they cannot get aroused just by seeing a beautiful female, right?"

"Hmm, this perspective agrees with me," Rouge laughed; she felt Wang Xiaoqiang was to her liking, fitting her preferences, while Wang Xiaoqiang also now considered Rouge as a dish—a delicious and tasty meal, but this dish was too hot, requiring a slow approach… When the time was right, he would swallow her in one gulp, letting her know just how manly he was…

"When you meet my parents in a while, you should maintain your previous demeanor, understood?" Rouge reminded once more, evidently not wanting Wang Xiaoqiang to die. Or perhaps she had grown a slight liking for him.

As they spoke, they reached the sky palace, the palace floating in the sky, from the ground didn't seem grand, but up close it was found to be magnificent,

like a grand city, majestic and imposing, resplendent and magnificent, especially as it floated in the air, appearing even more divine. Looking at the majestic palace buildings, it imparted a sense of insignificance, inspiring awe, yet Wang Xiaoqiang felt little awe. He thought, once his strength was sufficient, he would urinate from above the palace hall.

Once inside the palace courtyard, the grandeur of the main hall became even more apparent. Rouge led Wang Xiaoqiang directly towards the central great hall of the palace, where divine patterns gleamed, exceptionally mystical. The plaque above the hall inscribed with two characters — Divine King's Palace.

Finally, the two arrived at the Divine King's Palace. Inside sat the Divine King and Queen, with two rows of civil and military officials sitting on both sides. As the two entered, all eyes in the hall focused on Wang Xiaoqiang.

Finally, they stood firm in the center of the hall.

The Divine King and Queen looked at Wang Xiaoqiang and smiled slightly, the Ancient God-King spoke first and asked, "What is your name?"

"Wang Xiaoqiang." Wang Xiaoqiang answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"How old are you?"

"Thirty-five years old."

Upon hearing this, the hall erupted into discussion, with the civil and military officials expressing skepticism about Wang Xiaoqiang's age.

The Divine King smiled, "Wang Xiaoqiang, are you a lucky one?"

Wang Xiaoqiang answered, "I don't think so. With every gain, there's also a loss…"

Wang Xiaoqiang's words left everyone stunned, the Divine King curiously asked, "Oh, Wang Xiaoqiang, I must ask, what have you lost by becoming my Divine Kingdom Consort?"

"Lost the life of an ordinary person, might also lose some freedom." Wang Xiaoqiang clearly understood this principle, just like celebrities on Earth, appearing glamorous on the surface, yet unable to lead the kind of life ordinary people desire, even going shopping requires sunglasses and masks to avoid being recognized by the public, and to evade the paparazzi's pursuit and secret filming.

Wang Xiaoqiang's words moved everyone, earning nods of approval. Yes, becoming the Divine Kingdom's son-in-law means one can no longer live a normal life of an ordinary citizen, and indeed, some freedom is lost. This is the price for enjoying prosperity and wealth,

Yet for others, or rather most men, they wouldn't realize this, some might even boastfully acknowledge being a lucky one at this moment, then bow to the Divine King and Queen in gratitude.

But Wang Xiaoqiang did not.

There's a saying: to know a person, three words are enough to discern intelligence or foolishness, but with Wang Xiaoqiang, just one sentence told everyone of his exceptional nature.

Such maturity is rare indeed.

For a moment, everyone regarded him with newfound respect.

Of course, the Divine King, Queen, and Rouge also looked at him with renewed admiration.

In selecting a son-in-law, the Divine King certainly would not choose a fool, an ordinary person would not catch his eye.

To become the Divine Kingdom's son-in-law, three tests must be passed. The first test is assessing character. Only those who pass the character test can enter the second phase, and Wang Xiaoqiang being selected meant he cleared the first hurdle, though not yet confirmed as the Divine Kingdom's son-in-law. Now came the second test, which was assessing intelligence.

Now, Wang Xiaoqiang also passed the second test. A single sentence can reveal what's needed; the Divine King wouldn't need to ask twice.

And there's the third test, which is assessing cultivation potential.

In this test, the Divine King isn't focused on one's current cultivation level but rather on potential, which is the Divine King's unique aspect. Although Wang Xiaoqiang had previously demonstrated astonishing cultivation and potential, the Divine King still wanted to personally test it.