Chapter 1800 - 913: Betrothal Mishap! Divine Casting Secret篇

Chapter 1800: Chapter 913: Betrothal Mishap! Divine Casting Secret篇

"Heh... Quite a tough nut."

Gu Sheng responded indifferently.

"I merely know a few tricks about dealing with people."

Tantai Mingjing stared at Gu Sheng, his usually gentle eyes now resembling two bottomless cold pools, emotions swirling within, culminating in a sigh of unclear meaning.

He was silent for a moment, seemingly reassessing the young man before him and the tangled mess between him and his daughter.

"Hmph," Tantai Mingjing finally snorted, breaking the silence, and spoke with a complex tone.

"Thinking about it closely, although you... you did encroach on Xuefei’s innocence, if not for your help, the innate restraint troubling her for years wouldn’t have been broken so early, even awakening a part of her bloodline potential prematurely. Blessings come with adversity and vice versa... Let this issue be evenly settled!"

Before he finished speaking, without waiting for Gu Sheng’s response, he flicked his fingers. A hazy stream of light, seemingly straddling the line between reality and illusion, carrying an indescribably pure soul fluctuation, slowly flew towards Gu Sheng.

"This item is named ’Source of Void Spirit’, a mystical artifact formed from the most pristine soul power origin and the weaving of Heaven and Earth Rules, only able to condense under specific conditions after a Holy Realm Great Demon’s demise."

Tantai Mingjing’s tone was flat, as if speaking of a trivial trinket.

"Use it well, it might help you make further progress in spiritual power cultivation, achieving that legendary... third refinement."

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng’s heart shuddered! The third spiritual power refinement? Even in his past life, this was a nearly legendary realm, far more difficult than the second refinement, with immeasurable benefits upon success.

He instinctively reached out to receive it.

Yet, the hazy orb transformed from the ’Source of Void Spirit’ passed right through his outstretched hand, as if it were merely a shadow without any physical substance.

A flash of astonishment crossed Gu Sheng’s eyes, quickly followed by realization. This item straddled between reality and illusion, unable to be touched by ordinary means.

His thought stirred, and the immense spiritual power in his Sea of Consciousness, intensified nearly to the point of materialization after the second refinement, surged forth, transforming into countless threads thinner than hair but exceedingly condensed, precisely winding towards the orb transformed from the Source of Void Spirit.

The moment the spiritual power threads contacted the orb, Gu Sheng distinctly felt a powerful force of ’virtualization’ resistance, attempting to assimilate his spiritual power into nothingness.

But his spiritual power was so condensed, his resolve as solid as rock; the threads suddenly tightened, like a net capturing the moon in water, forcefully pulling the orb between reality and illusion towards him.

This time, the Source of Void Spirit did not pass through, but was confined and drawn over by the pure spiritual power, floating above his palm, emitting a glow that comforted the soul.

Tantai Mingjing observed this scene, a fleeting trace of approval flashed in his eyes almost imperceptibly. This youth’s degree of spiritual power refinement and control truly surpassed his peers, even many old monsters specializing in spiritual power might not capture the Source of Void Spirit so easily.

Yet, his face remained impassive, as if that trace of approval had never appeared.

"Senior, this item is too precious, I..."

Gu Sheng, holding the Source of Void Spirit, feeling the vast and pure soul power origin within, hesitated for a moment, intending to decline.

He didn’t want to owe such a significant favor, especially since the other was Tantai Xuefei’s father, making the relationship rather delicate.

"Hmm?!"

Tantai Mingjing’s expression darkened, emitting a dissatisfied snort from his nose, as the surrounding space again stirred with subtle ripples, several small black void cracks appeared like lurking vipers around him, exuding a chilling aura of destruction.

"Take what is given! Save your nonsense! Are you dissatisfied with what Tantai Mingjing offers, or do you think my daughter... is not worth the price?"

Feeling the oppressive pressure and unveiled threat, Gu Sheng’s mouth twitched slightly, knowing this "betrothal gift" had to be accepted, willingly or not.

He quickly changed his tone, with a hint of helplessness.

"Senior, please calm your anger, I didn’t mean it that way. If that’s so... I will humbly accept."

Seeing Gu Sheng relent, the void cracks around Tantai Mingjing silently closed and disappeared.

He nodded with satisfaction, but his words nearly made Gu Sheng throw away the Source of Void Spirit he had just received.

"Accepting it is good."

Tantai Mingjing casually arranged the cuff of his moon-white robe, with a tone of undeniable implication.

"This item shall be considered the betrothal gift setting your engagement with my Tantai Family. You have accepted Tantai Family’s betrothal gift; dare not join as an in-law, nor treat my daughter badly in any way..."

He paused, briefly scanned Gu Sheng, although the gaze lacked killing intent, it made Gu Sheng’s spine shiver slightly.

"I would let Tantai Family’s Law Enforcement Hall ’invite’ you back for a serious talk."

Gu Sheng.

"..."

He lowered his head, gazing at the Source of Void Spirit cautiously bound by his spiritual power threads, now finding the originally cool and soothing orb uncomfortably hot to handle.

Accepting equated to tacitly agreeing to this forcefully imposed "marriage"; refusal, and the seemingly elegant yet eccentric Semi-Saint father-in-law beside might immediately turn hostile.

This was simply a hot potato!

Feeling speechless, Gu Sheng decided to temporarily skip this vexing topic.