The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 443 - 194: Heaven Shaking Bow and Purple Thunder Cannon (Request for Subscription)

Time swiftly passes by, and soon it reaches the appointed time between Xu Qing and Princess of Chuyun from Dongming.

The salty sea breeze skims across his face as Xu Qing waits by himself on the beach.

On the distant horizon where the sky meets the sea, a large sail slowly emerges, but it does not approach the coast of East Island. Instead, a small boat is lowered. The Dongming Princess, along with two guards and Gu Daoist of Fang Immortal Dao, boards an escort warship and lands on the beach.

It’s a secret alliance, even though there is struggle, it is ultimately for negotiation.

Today, Princess of Chuyun is evidently meticulously dressed, not in the attire of a female warrior or Fusang kimono, but in the attire of a lady from Jiangnan. She herself is a formidable expert, possessing both the grace of a lady and the rare valor, making her quite unique.

This is a look that inspires a strong desire to conquer.

In this respect, Princess of Chuyun has shown significant sincerity in seeking True Essence.

However, Xu Qing’s eyesight is astonishing, noticing the dark cannon barrels on the massive ship. The weather is fine today, calm and tranquil without worry of the cannons being dampened by seawater.

Judging from the angle of the cannon mouths, it is clear they are aimed at East Island.

No need for explicit statements.

Once negotiations hit a rough patch, East Island could be bombarded.

However, as the overlord of East Sea, and a Martial Arts Grandmaster, King Lin is not present at the moment, which is also a massive potential pressure for the Princess’s side.

On the frontal battlefield, although the pressure from a Martial Arts Grandmaster is great, it is predictable. What destruction could occur if he does not appear, is unpredictable by anyone.

Even with Princess of Chuyun mentally prepared, she might doubt if the other party has submerged underwater, heading towards Dongming’s massive ship.

Meanwhile, Gu Daoist’s brow is also furrowed.

If a Martial Arts Grandmaster conceals their Qi-Blood, unless it is at least a Divine Soul Realm Possession, it is difficult to directly sense with Divine thoughts even if within a few dozen feet of a peak Manifestation expert.

This is also the terrifying deterrence of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

By the seaside, Xu Qing remains calm and composed, never opening his mouth to speak.

Princess of Chuyun breaks the silence straightforwardly, "What’s your decision?"

Xu Qing: "We can collaborate, but as for the matter of having children, you have to wait three years."

Princess of Chuyun’s anger flares up internally. Despite her generous conditions, she still has to wait three years because of Xu Gongming’s arrogance?

This was the outcome discussed over several days between Xu Qing, Feng Wu and King Lin.

For Xu Qing, if he is still alive after three years, it means his greatest crisis has been resolved, and by then, his and Feng Wu’s heir should already be born.

If no child is born within three years, it means that he and Feng Wu are not destined to have children.

This matter isn’t merely about the personal feelings of Xu Qing and Feng Wu; if he has a child with Princess of Chuyun before Feng Wu. "),

despite whatever promises made, any child born would be a significant threat.

Such cases are not uncommon in major families.

This is also a crucial reason emphasized by Feng Wu: no other woman should bear a child before she gives birth to the heir.

Xu Qing had previously resisted the temptation of profit. This doesn’t mean he isn’t considering benefits in this matter; rather, he is viewing it from a higher perspective.

Since he is practically still underage at under eighteen, even considering the issue of offspring isn’t very pressing at his age.

However, according to the lifespan evaluation by the bronze mirror, he has less than three years left - a very imminent issue to face.

If he agrees to have a child with Princess of Chuyun now, even if he has a child with Feng Wu within three years, one can imagine a dire outcome if he dies after those three years. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

His legal wife and heir would inevitably face retribution, while the child Princess of Chuyun bears may remain unharmed under the protection of Fang Immortal Dao, potentially inheriting part of his estate.

As if he would leave some lineage in the world, but personally, Xu Qing finds such a result unacceptable.

This is tantamount that all his efforts end up benefiting his rivals and Princess of Chuyun’s side.

Indeed, he could prepare some contingencies within this period, but are such measures really useful once one is dead?

How many great figures in history were able to settle their posthumous affairs clearly?

On this point, taking chances holds little meaning.

Even with a close and trusting relationship with King Lin, it is hard to fully trust on this matter.

If setting up a successful plan for posthumously cared children was easy, even Zhuge would not have been praised by emperors through the ages.

Princess of Chuyun, of course, is unaware of Xu Qing’s multiple concerns, even if she knew, her own demands would take precedence as she asserts, "No matter your reason for making me wait three years, I won’t agree to it."

Her stance is very firm, leaving no room for concession.

Xu Qing looks towards Gu Daoist and slowly says, "The power of Purple Thunder Gunpowder from Fang Immortal Dao is great, and naturally, the cannons you produce also possess formidable power. However, about the precision of firing, just how is it resolved?"

Gu Daoist hadn’t expected Xu Qing to straightaway point out a significant flaw of the Purple Thunder Cannon upon his first remark. Surprised, he asks, "Xu Gongming, you also understand firearms?"

Xu Qing smiles and responds, "Our court also studies firearms, I know a little,

certainly not as much as Daoist from the Fang family. I’ve thought about this matter; it must involve modifications to the shell, using Dao Skills, to enhance the shell’s stability upon leaving the barrel? However, the stronger the cannon’s power, the more fierce the Dao Skills or Talismans to be applied should be. Or perhaps imprinting Dao Skills on the cannon barrel? Yet once the gunpowder explodes, the force is uncontrollable by rationale, which should affect the effects of the Dao Skills...