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Chapter 440: The Dragon King's Scheme
Chapter 440: The Dragon King's Scheme
After the conclusion of the dragon lance duel, the banquet came to an end.
"Aunt Lan, I want to follow in your footsteps and work hard to improve my strength, cultivate my martial arts, and enhance my abilities. Can you spare some time to teach me?" Titanium Cobalt Qingwei personally sent Ji Xinghuo and Titanium Cobalt Blue off and earnestly made her request.
Titanium Cobalt Blue glanced at Ji Xinghuo beside her and replied with a meaningful smile, "If you truly want me to teach you, I'd be more than happy to."
"Of course, I'm sincere!" Titanium Cobalt Qingwei assured, patting her chest.
"Alright."
Titanium Cobalt Blue agreed.
The two bade farewell and took to the skies. Titanium Cobalt Qingwei watched them leave until they disappeared from view before continuing to bid farewell to the other guests.
Her actions did not escape Ji Xinghuo and Titanium Cobalt Blue's notice.
"She doesn't really want you to teach her," Ji Xinghuo suddenly said. As the direct granddaughter of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King and a favored child, Titanium Cobalt Qingwei could easily find any teacher she wanted, even one as esteemed as a Star Saint. There was no need for her to request Titanium Cobalt Blue's guidance.
"I know," Titanium Cobalt Blue replied with a smile.
"The drunkard's intention is not in the wine," she switched to the common language of the Asia-Pacific Community, "The way Qingwei looked at you earlier, her heart was laid bare."
Ji Xinghuo hadn't noticed that, "Was it that obvious?"
"Yes," Titanium Cobalt Blue teased, "With the way you stole the spotlight tonight, first as the Obliterator Dragon, then dominating the dragon lance duel, displaying your strength, talent, and exceptional looks, it's only natural that Qingwei would be smitten."
"I can't help it if my charm is too overwhelming, hehe..." Ji Xinghuo couldn't deny it.
"You're really proud of yourself, aren't you?" Titanium Cobalt Blue said in an exasperated tone.
"Yes, I am," Ji Xinghuo laughed. It was only natural to feel pleased when a beauty took a liking to him, even if nothing came of it in the future.
Titanium Cobalt Blue was left speechless.
In truth, she had some doubts of her own.
From what she had observed at the banquet, Ji Xinghuo had caught the eye of more than just Titanium Cobalt Qingwei. There was Cang Ya from the Azure Waves Dragon Domain, as well as Cai Xia Blade of Dawn, and even the usually icy Titanium Cobalt Huixue. The way they looked at Ji Xinghuo seemed a bit off, yet they themselves seemed unaware of it.
This was highly unusual!
While it was common for women to admire strength regardless of race, status, or power, it was outlandish for a man like Ji Xinghuo to attract women so indiscriminately.
Even if Ji Xinghuo's performance tonight had been unprecedented and worthy of such attention, it still defied common sense.
Even she herself felt a stir in her heart.
And she already had someone she cared for.
Frowning, Titanium Cobalt Blue's unusual behavior caught Ji Xinghuo's attention, and he asked, "Blue, what's wrong?"
"I suspect that tonight's banquet was arranged specifically for you. Qingwei's behavior is abnormal, too scheming and too eager. And then there's Titanium Cobalt Xu..." Titanium Cobalt Blue didn't voice her true thoughts and instead changed the subject.
"Knowing Titanium Cobalt Xu as I do, despite his usual lack of restraint and arrogance, he went too far today. It seemed like he was putting on a show," she said.
"And Zhen He just sat back and watched the whole thing," Ji Xinghuo added.
"Titanium Cobalt Huixue has never seen eye to eye with me. Given her temperament, she wouldn't be able to stand by and watch you steal the spotlight like this. She would definitely make a move, but she hasn't said a word all night. It's illogical," Titanium Cobalt Blue analyzed.
Ji Xinghuo was taken aback, as he was unfamiliar with these people and hadn't noticed their behavior, "Are they all putting on an act?"
"Not entirely. I'd say it's eight parts truth and two parts act. They're riding the wave, pushing you into the spotlight and making you famous throughout the world. Titanium Cobalt Xu didn't hold back during the dragon lance duel, probably because he didn't expect you to actually win," Titanium Cobalt Blue explained, "These are just my speculations."
As the two flew into the Upper Titanium Ring City, Ji Xinghuo looked in the direction of the Yuan Magnet Palace. Only the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King could have orchestrated such an arrangement.
Noticing his gaze, Titanium Cobalt Blue continued in the common language, "I suspect that the King wants Qingwei to marry you and secure a lineage of Obliterator Dragons for the family."
Ji Xinghuo remained silent.
Soon, the two returned to Titanium Cobalt Blue's estate and entered the grand hall on the top floor.
"The King is a just and upright person. He wouldn't force anyone into a difficult situation," Titanium Cobalt Blue said.
"When you refused to join the Titanium Cobalt family at the Yuan Magnet Palace, the King changed his mind. Now, with this arrangement, he probably hopes that you'll willingly become a part of the family in another way," she continued in the common language, "And I'm sure Qingwei agrees with this. Even if she was just following orders at first, she must have been moved after meeting you."
"Blue, what do you think? Should I join the family?" Ji Xinghuo asked.
"Of course, I'd love for you to be a part of my family. Whether it's for your own benefit or for the greater good of the Asia-Pacific Community and Earth, it's all gain and no loss," Titanium Cobalt Blue said sincerely, "But I know you must have your own thoughts on this matter. Whatever decision you make, I will respect it."
Ji Xinghuo nodded.
He looked at Titanium Cobalt Blue, knowing that she had given this matter careful thought before speaking.
Before the banquet, Titanium Cobalt Blue had clearly known something but chose not to say anything.
It was only after the banquet that she revealed the truth.
Ji Xinghuo didn't want to test the patience of a top Star Saint, even if the latter was known for his upright character. Even the most virtuous of strong men could grow annoyed if his goodwill was repeatedly spurned, and that could lead to unforeseen consequences.
At least, he couldn't afford to take that risk at the moment.
He wasn't just thinking about himself; he had his family, the Asia-Pacific Community, and the entire planet Earth and its populace to consider.
"Blue, please convey my message to the King. I'm willing to join the Titanium Cobalt family and offer a branch of the Obliterator Dragon's dragon veins." Ji Xinghuo stood up and spoke solemnly, "However, I hope that things can progress naturally, and I can retain some degree of freedom."
He spoke in the True Dragon language.
Before Titanium Cobalt Blue could respond, Ji Xinghuo's mind received an electromagnetic wave, which transformed into the voice of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King:
"As you wish."
Titanium Cobalt Blue also received the message, and her face lit up with joy.
However, the content she received was evidently different from Ji Xinghuo's. After listening for a few seconds, she stood up and bowed in the direction of the Yuan Magnet Palace, her expression solemn as she said, "I shall never forget the King's grace, and as long as the family needs me, I will give it my all!"
Ji Xinghuo guessed what might have transpired.
Indeed, Titanium Cobalt Blue's face was filled with delight as she said, "The King has promised to fully support me in my pursuit of becoming a Star Saint in the future."
"Congratulations, Blue!"
Ji Xinghuo understood what this meant for an alien like Titanium Cobalt Blue. With the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King's strength and resources, Titanium Cobalt Blue's chances of achieving that goal had at least doubled. Anyone in her position would be overjoyed.
"You're truly my lucky star!" Titanium Cobalt Blue couldn't contain her happiness, and her impression of Ji Xinghuo improved even further.
The King's promise was also related to Ji Xinghuo.
Firstly, he had successfully recruited Ji Xinghuo into the Titanium Cobalt family, and she had played a part in it. Secondly, she had a profound influence on Ji Xinghuo's home planet, Earth, and this deepened their connection. Lastly, the human race from Earth had immense potential, and they could be of great use to the family in the future.
The Dragon King's scheme to recruit Ji Xinghuo demonstrated his far-sightedness and profound strategizing, something that ordinary people couldn't fathom.
However, what Titanium Cobalt Blue didn't know was that Ji Xinghuo had already guessed some of this.
Ever since arriving in the True Dragon Empire, Ji Xinghuo had come into contact with the Titanium Cobalt family, the upper echelons of the empire, and even the Dragon King himself. He realized that Earth's current situation was likely influenced by external factors. Perhaps Titanium Cobalt Blue's initial arrival on Earth was coincidental, but at some point, the Dragon King had also taken an interest in the planet.
The Dragon King's involvement was probably not deep-rooted yet. He had mostly provided support through Titanium Cobalt Blue, offering some of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon's blood.
There were likely other covert arrangements in place as well.
In the future, the Titanium Cobalt family would undoubtedly intervene in Earth's affairs on a grand scale, deciding the planet's future and fate! Ji Xinghuo's appearance was probably an unexpected boon for both Titanium Cobalt Blue and the Dragon King.
This was the deeper reason why Ji Xinghuo couldn't refuse the Dragon King's recruitment.
Ji Xinghuo returned to his room.
In front of Titanium Cobalt Blue, he maintained a calm exterior, but deep down, he felt a sense of urgency.
For Earth, the Titanium Cobalt family was a formidable behemoth. Even if their intentions were good and they harbored no ill will towards the planet, the fact that Earth's destiny was not in its own hands was unsettling.
Any slight move by the Titanium Cobalt family could potentially crush Earth and all its inhabitants.
It was like living in the shadow of a colossal beast.
The beast's unintentional roll or sprint, or even a conflict with another beast, could inadvertently trample the tiny ants beneath its feet.
To take control of their destiny, they needed to possess overwhelming strength! At the very least, Ji Xinghuo had to attain the level of a Star Saint to regain some bargaining power within the Titanium Cobalt family and thus protect Earth.
Ji Xinghuo lay on his bed, opened the interface of the Myriad Phenomenon Star Pupils, and scanned through his ability information, as well as the interfaces of Qinghong, Jiuyou, and Doomsday. Finally, his gaze rested on Doomsday's ability information, deep in thought.
In the True Dragon Empire, the Obliterator Dragon was his biggest advantage and the key to maintaining his connection with the Titanium Cobalt family.
"In the coming years, improving Doomsday's abilities should be given the same priority as my own advancement." Ji Xinghuo thought to himself.
The dark golden tattoo flew out from his chest, and Doomsday appeared in the room.
Fortunately, the room was spacious enough to accommodate Doomsday's ten-meter-long body as it spiraled downward.
Ji Xinghuo took out two items.
One was an End Dragon Eye, which he had won during the dragon lance duel, and the other was the last Scarlet Emperor Blood Crystal in his possession.
He said to Doomsday, "Doomsday, let's see if these two expansion curios can be of any use to you."
(End of Chapter)
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