Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 271 Anything is Possible

Ji Lin nodded and said, "Senior Nan guessed correctly. We did come to Dragon City to carry out a surveillance mission, but now our surveillance mission has ended, and we plan to return to the academy to hand over our mission."

Nan Qiuqiu exclaimed in surprise, "Are you leaving already? So soon!"

Nan Shuishui glanced at Nan Qiuqiu and said, "Won't you stay a little longer? The scenery in Dragon City is quite nice. Besides, our Earth Dragon Sect hasn't had a chance to repay your kindness yet. Could you please give us some time to prepare a thank-you gift?"

Ji Lin laughed and said, "There's no need for a thank-you gift. We didn't save you for a thank-you gift. Evil Soul Masters are people everyone should kill, and I can't stand their evil deeds."

Nan Qiuqiu put her hands on her hips and said, "That won't do. I said before that whoever saves me will do anything I ask. I always keep my word and do what I say."

Nan Shuishui said indifferently, "Oh! You'll do anything, right? Then you can offer yourself to me. My daughter isn't too ugly. She's barely good enough for Young Master Ji. Young Master Ji, you don't need to be polite. Just take her back as a concubine."

Nan Qiuqiu blushed and said irritably, "What do you mean by offering yourself in return? You're just eager to sell me off, aren't you? As a concubine? This isn't the way you're trying to sell your daughter!"

Ji Lin sensed the strange looks from Ling Luochen and Meng Hongchen, and quickly said, "Senior Nan, please stop joking. Just call me Ji Lin. How about this, I hope that the Earth Dragon Sect and our Free Sect can reach a close cooperation of mutual assistance. I wonder what Senior Nan thinks?"

Nan Shuishui thought for a moment, narrowed her eyes slightly, and said, "I had the same idea. Why don't I set up a branch next to the Zizai Sect and send some of the Earth Dragon Sect disciples to the branch? The situation on the mainland has been very unstable in recent years. Even evil soul masters have become active and have even created something called the Holy Spirit Cult. I also need to make plans for the future of the Earth Dragon Sect in advance."

Nan Qiuqiu said, "Then what do you want me to do? Let's make it clear first, is it okay if I give myself in return?"

Ji Lin smiled enigmatically and said, "Oh! Didn't someone say they'd do anything?"

Nan Qiuqiu blushed and murmured softly, "Why don't you make some other requests? Wouldn't offering yourself in return be too direct? Although it's not impossible."

Ji Lin's face darkened. "So you're really planning to offer yourself in return?" Feeling Nan Shuishui's teasing gaze, as well as Ling Luochen and Meng Hongchen's murderous stares, Ji Lin hurriedly said, "How about this? You don't need to offer yourself in return. Just join our Zizai Sect."

"Huh?" Nan Qiuqiu was startled and quickly turned around to look at Nan Shuishui.

Nan Shuishui rolled her eyes and said irritably, "What's with the 'huh'? Why are you looking at me like that? You're the one who said you'd agree to anything, even offer yourself in return."

However, Nan Shuishui still said to Ji Lin, "Since it was Qiuqiu's own promise, she has to take responsibility for what she said. I won't stop her from joining the Zizai Sect, but I hope that when Qiuqiu wants to come back one day, you can let her go."

Ji Lin looked at Nan Shuishui with surprise. He had thought that Nan Shuishui would not agree, but this was exactly what he wanted. He nodded and said, "Of course. If Qiuqiu suffers any injustice at Zizai Sect, she can leave and return to Dilong Sect at any time."

Nan Qiuqiu was also a little stunned at this moment. She also did not expect that her mother would give up on her like this.

Nan Shuishui gave Ji Lin a deep look and said, "Alright. Then I'll leave Qiuqiu in your care. As long as you don't deliberately bully her, it's fine to be a little strict with her. I've spoiled this girl since she was little. It'll be good for her to go out and gain some experience."

"By the way, where is your Zizai Sect's main branch? I'd like to send someone to establish a branch there, and I can also visit Qiuqiu when I have time."

Ji Lin smiled and said, "Welcome! Our headquarters is located in Xingluo City of the Xingluo Empire, and we also have a branch in Shrek City. Because we study at Shrek Academy, we spend most of our time in Shrek City."

Nan Shuishui's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. The headquarters was in Xingluo City, which was the territory of Xingguan Sect. Ji Lin was able to establish his sect in Xingluo City, so he must have a close relationship with Xingguan Sect.

Nan Shuishui pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll set up the branch in Shrek City, which will allow me to hand it over to Qiu Qiu for management."

Nan Qiuqiu was dumbfounded as she watched Ji Lin and Nan Shuishui decide her fate in just a few words.

"No, Mom, you're selling me out like this!"

Nan Shuishui asked in surprise, "Didn't you say you would do anything? What? You want to go back on your word?"

Nan Qiuqiu shook her head vigorously. How could she possibly go back on her word? What's said is said.

Nan Shuishui said calmly, "Then it's decided. You will join the Zizai Sect and return to Shrek City with Ji Lin."

Ji Lin also stood up and said, "Then, Senior Nan, we'll take our leave now. We'll come to pick up Qiuqiu tomorrow and we'll go back to Shrek City together."

Nan Shuishui also stood up and said, "Alright, come over tomorrow, and I'll give you a gift."

Ji Lin nodded and did not refuse. He had already run away with someone else's daughter, so it wouldn't hurt to accept an extra gift. It could also bring the two sects closer together.

At worst, he could take better care of Nan Qiuqiu and help her find some better Stigmata.

Watching Ji Lin and the others leave, Nan Qiuqiu tugged at Nan Shuishui's arm and said, "Mom, you really just sent me away like that?"

Nan Shuishui said irritably, "Didn't you just offer yourself up? Do you really think I can't see that your heart is completely with Ji Lin? Good heavens, you won him over with a simple hero saving the beauty. My daughter is really easy to manipulate."

Nan Qiuqiu's pretty face turned bright red as she stammered, "Wasn't I just keeping my promise? I did say that I would do anything for whoever saved me."

Nan Shuishui said seriously, "Qiuqiu, what do you think about me marrying you off to Ji Lin, and then merging the Earth Dragon Gate and the Free Gate?"

"Huh?" Nan Qiuqiu was startled. "Mom, you're not serious, are you? This is our ancestral legacy! Our Earth Dragon Sect has been passed down for hundreds of years. Aren't you afraid that after you die, when you meet Grandpa in the other world, he'll beat your butt so badly?"

Nan Shuishui's facial muscles twitched slightly as she said, "You wish for something good, but instead you're cursing your mother. Are you even her own daughter?"

Nan Qiuqiu said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm doing this for your own good."

After saying that, Nan Qiuqiu sighed and said, "Besides, Ji Lin might not accept me. There are so many outstanding girls around him, such as Sister Gu Yi, Sister Luo Chen, and Meng, all of whom are more outstanding than me."

(End of this chapter)