Chapter 235: Chapter 210: The Plan Exploded

"GASP!"

Watching this, the other Princes couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.

Soul Strangulation!

This Thirteenth Prince of the Wood Elf Race...

He was so ruthless!

The Elf Queen had already destroyed the Great Elf’s body, which was impressive enough. But the Thirteenth Prince had been so utterly final, not even giving the man a chance to be resurrected.

’With this, does he truly have no chance with the Seventh Princess anymore?’

"Since it’s a capital offense, there’s no need to leave behind any Soul Mark, am I right?" After using his Spiritual Power to obliterate the Great Elf’s Soul Mark with a single mental strike, Gao Neng looked back at Elf Queen Una, the corners of his lips curling into a smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Thirteenth Prince... what a move." Elf Queen Una gritted her teeth. By this point, she was well aware that the "guard" before her had betrayed them.

But she had no way of exposing Gao Neng’s identity on the spot.

That was precisely why she had been forced to act when the Great Elf was about to say "fake prince." With more than twenty other Princes watching, she had no choice but to continue this charade.

Now that things had come to this, the other Princes would naturally no longer doubt Gao Neng’s identity as a prince.

After a moment of silence, the hosting Great Elf finally gritted his teeth and spoke again. "Since the Thirteenth Prince has dealt with the Great Elf who threatened you, the marriage selection ceremony will continue!"

"..." The crowd of Princes looked at one another.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Elf Race People who were watching all wore complicated expressions. After all, they knew nothing about an impostor prince; they only knew that the Dark Night Elf Clan had lost another Great Elf.

"First, I invite the Princes to present their betrothal gifts!" The hosting Great Elf was seething with hatred, but the marriage selection ceremony had to go on.

Presenting the betrothal gifts and making a heartfelt confession.

This was the first round.

The second round would consist of the Seventh Princess posing a challenge and then making her choice. At the end of both rounds, the final winner would become the Seventh Princess’s husband.

As the hosting Great Elf’s voice fell, the prince from the Hill Giant Race stepped forward.

"My race’s betrothal gift is a treasure of my Hill Giant Race, a Heart of Flame Crystal!" A Giant stepped forward, carrying a massive gift box.

The box opened, revealing a stone as red as blood.

It was a full three meters in diameter.

Flames seemed to flow within it. It looked crystal clear, and though it hadn’t been processed much, its value was easy to imagine.

"The Northern Cave Race offers one Ten-Thousand-Year Snow Crystal as our betrothal gift!" A member of the Northern Cave Race immediately stepped forward and presented a heart-shaped snow crystal.

At the same time, the Cave Race Prince took the heart-shaped crystal in his hands.

"The Ten-Thousand-Year Snow Crystal is eternally pure, representing my pure and eternal love for the Seventh Princess. If the Seventh Princess is willing to marry me, the Northern Cave Race will form a strategic alliance with the Dark Night Elf Clan. Should the Dark Night Elf Clan have any need, the Northern Cave Race will give its all!" The Cave Race Prince finished speaking and awaited a reply.

But the Seventh Princess didn’t even spare the Cave Race Prince a single glance.

Because he was truly ugly.

To put it bluntly, the Northern Cave Race lived in the extreme cold of the north, had scales on their bodies, and hardly ever saw the sun. There was no way she would go to a place like that.

The Cave Race Prince frowned and was about to say more, but another Prince had already stepped forward.

"My clan is willing to offer a bottle of West River Holy Water as a betrothal gift!"

"A bottle of Blood Essence!"

"..."

All sorts of treasures were soon piled onto the wooden stage.

Gao Neng’s eyes turned a little red watching them. These were all supreme treasures, at least on par with the two fruits he had snatched.

’If I could get my hands on all this stuff, I’d probably wake up laughing in my sleep.’

’But that’s obviously impossible.’

The twenty-odd Princes quickly presented their respective betrothal gifts. Among them, some also showed off their talents. For example, one Prince painted a portrait of the Seventh Princess, depicting a celestial beauty with flowing robes and capturing her heroic grace. Others composed inscriptions or wrote poetry...

In short, it was a flamboyant competition.

Before long, it was Gao Neng’s turn.

The lively atmosphere instantly quieted down. All the Princes wanted to see what the Thirteenth Prince of the Wood Elf Race would offer as a betrothal gift.

Would it be the Holy Spring of the Wood Elf Race?

Or perhaps a Thousand-Year Tree Heart, a specialty from the Wood Elf Race’s territory?

The Princes were somewhat expectant. This was a "contest of strength," and the Thirteenth Prince had already offended the Dark Night Elf Clan beyond redemption.

If he still wanted to fight for the last chance to marry the Seventh Princess...

...it would be impossible without making a huge sacrifice.

Did Gao Neng have a betrothal gift?

Of course he did!

He had a high-grade bow prepared by the Dark Night Elf Clan, with the name of the Seventh Princess, Wu Dingxiang, engraved on it. It was a thoughtful gift.

But a high-grade bow worth over seventy million, just given away like that?

’I can’t part with it!’

’Why should I?’

’Now that it’s in my hands, it’s mine. I’d rather have the system recycle it than give it away.’

In fact, by now, he had already made up his mind.

Aligning with the Dark Night Elf Clan.

That was impossible.

Once he married the Seventh Princess, he would have to consummate the marriage, and the only result would be a dead end, regardless of whether he had offended the Dark Night Elf Clan or not.

So, he decided...

...not to marry her!

And he was absolutely determined not to marry her.

As long as he didn’t marry her, he could use his identity as the Thirteenth Prince of the Wood Elf Race to hang out with the other visiting Princes.

To put it bluntly, as long as he had other Princes by his side, the Dark Night Elf Clan couldn’t do anything to him.

’Then I’ll just stick with the other Princes and seek their protection. Best to eat and sleep with them, maybe even sign a few joint military operation plans while I’m at it.’

’When the marriage proposals are over, I’ll follow the other Princes out of the city.’

’A perfect plan.’

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Gao Neng’s lips. "I am a Prince of esteemed status. I have condescended to travel a thousand miles to marry a mere Seventh Princess of the Dark Night Elf Clan, and I’m expected to prepare a betrothal gift? There is no betrothal gift! If the Seventh Princess wishes to marry me, she can. If not... I will absolutely not force her!"

Since he was going to fight them to the bitter end, Gao Neng had figured it out.

Claiming his betrothal gift was stolen would have been leaving himself an out. He decided to leave himself no escape route and just rip the facade off completely.

’I, this Prince, have no betrothal gift!’

’Let’s see you pick me now!’

’Hurry up and eliminate me so I can go hang out and freeload with the other Princes.’

As Gao Neng’s words fell, not only were the other Princes stunned, but even the Elf Queen and the hosting Great Elf were dumbfounded. They had considered that Gao Neng might not make a confession, or that he might even claim his betrothal gift was lost on the way.

But they truly never imagined...

...that Gao Neng would be so direct.

He didn’t even bother with an excuse, and his tone was utterly arrogant.

’Is he not giving us any way to save face at all?’

"Hahaha, Thirteenth Prince, I admire your frankness. However, since you’re here to propose marriage, you should still observe the proper etiquette!" a Prince immediately spoke up.

"That’s right, Thirteenth Prince. You’ll be eliminated in the first round this way."

"Heh heh... It seems the Thirteenth Prince’s ambitions don’t lie with the Seventh Princess, do they? Could it be that he was forced to come and propose? If so, that would explain it."

"I’d guess so too. The Thirteenth Prince must already have someone in his heart, right?"

"Since that’s the case, Thirteenth Prince, how about staying for a drink with us after the marriage selection ceremony is over? I have come to greatly admire you today!"

The other Princes chimed in one after another.

They had no intention of offending Gao Neng, but they were more than happy to use a few words to push him out of the running.

Hearing this, Gao Neng also smiled. "Then I’ll be imposing. After the marriage selection ceremony is over, I’ll definitely have to ask the Seventh Prince for a drink!"

"Of course, of course!"

"Thirteenth Prince, why not come have a drink in my room as well?"

"Sure! I’ll definitely be there!" Gao Neng laughed internally. The plan was going smoothly. As expected, by rejecting the Dark Night Elf Clan, he had naturally closed the distance with the other Princes.

’With so many powerful patrons to cling to... why would I cling to the Dark Night Elf Clan for dear life?’

’Only a moron would marry the Seventh Princess!’

Just as he was thinking this, he heard a clear, bright laugh.

The source was none other than the Seventh Princess, Wu Dingxiang.

The Seventh Princess, who just a moment ago had been wiping tears from her eyes, suddenly revealed a smile as radiant as the sun, which even seemed to hold a hint of shyness.

"Hee hee, does Prince Jami find Ding Xiang not beautiful enough?" the Seventh Princess asked with a smile.

This scene made the other Princes stare. Pitiable when crying, nation-toppling when smiling. She truly deserved her title as the number one beauty of the Dark Night Elf Clan.

You see, among the other races, the Elves and Angels have always been known as the two most beautiful races.

The beauty of the Seventh Princess... was truly comparable to the sun, moon, and stars!

As for Gao Neng, he wouldn’t be bewitched by such a seductive vixen. His will was firm. ’What is beauty? Can you eat it?’

"I just think your chest... isn’t big enough!" Gao Neng curled his lip, his gaze sweeping over the Seventh Princess’s chest, his eyes full of disdain.

"..." The other Princes were stunned once again.

’Not big enough?!’

’Are you spouting such nonsense with your eyes wide open?!’

As a Dark Night Elf, the Seventh Princess’s figure was absolutely perfect. Yet this guy had the audacity to say she wasn’t big enough? How big did he want?

’Are you planning to play basketball with them?!’

"Heh heh, Ding Xiang thinks they’re fine!" Seventh Princess Wu Dingxiang’s fists clenched, but she quickly relaxed and even puffed out her chest.

Gao Neng’s gaze involuntarily swept over her again.

’Hmm...’

’They are pretty big!’

’But that’s not the point, is it?’

’The point is, aren’t you supposed to furiously rebuke me out of shame and anger, then tell me to get lost? Just tell me to scram... I don’t want to be here anymore.’

"Mother, I believe that since the Thirteenth Prince traveled a thousand miles to our Dark Night Elf Clan, he must be full of sincerity. Although his tone is unpleasant right now, the fault lies with us. He must have some misunderstanding about our Dark Night Elf Clan. Why don’t we allow him to participate in the second round?" Seventh Princess Wu Dingxiang didn’t wait for Gao Neng to speak again, immediately turning to Elf Queen Una.

"Mm, Ding Xiang has a point. Since our Dark Night Elf Clan was in the wrong first, the Thirteenth Prince’s words are hardly a major offense. As for the betrothal gift... as long as you like him, Mother will grant your wish!" As Elf Queen Una spoke the last words, her lips trembled slightly.

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