Demonic Seed 1

Happy 60th chapter! It really grew so fast >,<

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Ouyang Xueqing waited until the morning court session concluded before she went to find Imperial Father in his study room. She knocked on the door gently. "Imperial Father, can I come in?"

The door opened abruptly and Wang Ze stood there, slightly surprised. "Qing'er? What's the matter?" It was such an unusual sight for Ouyang Xueqing to bother him at his working hour. She had always been a sensible child so the number of times that she had seek him could be counted by one hand.

If the matter wasn't important, she wouldn't have come here.

That's why Wang Ze was a little bit anxious. He scanned her from top to toe, yet he didn't seem to found any problem on her.

"Imperial Father, can Qing'er come in to talk to you about something?"

Looking at her little face that looked solemn, Wang Ze pushed the door wider for her. "Speak." He said. He pushed away all of his documents on hand and focused entirely on her.

"Imperial Father." She pondered for a moment before raising her head. Those mismatch pair of eyes were so serious that it made Wang Ze slightly stunned. He had never seen Ouyang Xueqing so serious before. "Qing'er overheard your conversation just now in the main hall."

Wang Ze frowned. "About Ren Yupei?"

Ouyang Xueqing nodded. "How is Brother Ren now?"

He snorted and sneered in disdain. "That guy is as tough as a bull. How can something like that affect him? He will be fine." He gritted his teeth as he saw how worried Ouyang Xueqing was. That bastard! Even when he's away, he still seduced her nonetheless! "What? Are you here for him?"

"Partially, yes." Ouyang Xueqing pursed her lips. "Imperial Father, is the situation in Ghost Town that severe?"

He sighed helplessly. "It's none of your business, Qing'er. You should leave this all to This Lord to solve."

"Imperial Father." Ouyang Xueqing stood straight, her gaze as determined as that of a knight, while her peerlessly beautiful face was so exquisite and charming. "Qing'er is a princess, the Beast Mainland isn't only your responsibility, it's mine too. Don't say that it's none of my business. Qing'er have grown up ah! It is time for Qing'er to share your burden, even if it's just a little bit."

Wang Ze's eyes was as wide as a saucer. Never in his wildest dream did he imagine that this day could come! His hearts swelled with sweetness and adoration. What should he do? He had misunderstand ah!

He thought that Ouyang Xueqing came to inquire about Ren Yupei. Turned out that she was worried about him instead!

Wang Ze's eyes softened and the corner of his lips lifted into a faint smile. "Qing'er…" He was so touched that he wanted to show off to the whole mainland how sensible and obedient her daughter was! "Just your thoughts is enough for This Lord. The Ghost Town is too dangerous for you."

"What if Qing'er have a way to solve the problem there?"

"You—what?!" He exclaimed in shock.

Ouyang Xueqing smiled proudly at her Imperial Father's shocked face. Her chest puffed up in pride and she said righteously. "That's right. Qing'er really have a way to solve this ghost qi in Ghost Town. Not only will Qing'er solve it, Qing'er will also investigate the cause properly so that it will not reoccur ever again."

Wang Ze gawked and blinked rapidly. "And how will you do that?"

"Erm…" Ouyang Xueqing scratched her head awkwardly. How could she told him that she had overheard that there would be the auction of Meridian Protection Talisman against bad qi in the black market?

As long as she could get her hands on that talisman, she was sure that the ghost qi would have no effect on her and she could surely solve the problem! But then, her cooperation with Uncle Ling was supposed to be a secret from everyone.

If Imperial Father knew that she was entangled with the black market, furthermore the daughter of the black market's boss was her close friend, she was sure that Wang Ze would be so infuriated that he wanted to puke blood.

"Qing'er…Qing'er have some treasures in her body. One of them is an artifact which is able to annul the effect of bad qi. As long as Qing'er use that, surely the ghost qi will not affect me!" Ouyang Xueing blurted out an excuse.

Inwardly, she was murmuring her sorry for Ouyang Feiyang. It was not a surprise for the General's manor to have this kind of treasure as her grandfather was the General that had fought in many wars. Each war ended in victory one after another, and the prize was abundant and priceless.

"So, Imperial Father. Please give Qing'er the permission to depart as soon as possible!" She had to finish this matter less than a week no matter how it would take!

Wang Ze was touched at her enthusiasm of protecting the Beast Mainland alongside him. Warmth was permeating through his heart but he couldn't help but worry. "But are you really sure it's okay?"

Ouyang Xueqing nodded. "Nothing will ever happen to me. I swear."

He sighed and massaged his aching temples. The saying was true, grown up girls could never be confined at home anymore. They would surely grow wings and fly. He was so proud of her, though. Her tenacity and passion was really those a true beast should possess!

"Then, This Lord permits."

Ouyang Xueqing's eyes brightened considerably. "Rest assured, Imperial Father. Qing'er will solve it and return to your side as soon as possible!"

Wang Ze nodded solemnly, yet the joy dancing in his eyes couldn't be hidden. This was it, daughters should have stayed at her father's side for all time!

"One more thing."

Because Wang Ze was in such a good mood, his temper was softened a lot and he gestured for her to continue. "If Qing'er succeed, can Imperial Father grant me a wish?"

"Oh?" He raised one of his eyebrows. "What kind of wish?"

Ouyang Xueqing grinned adorably. "I will tell you once I return. But, Imperial Father, you have to promise me first!"

He said helplessly. "Alright, This Lord promise you." What kind of thing he hadn't gave her? No matter what she asked later, he would surely present it for her!

"Swear on Heaven's name!"

Wang Ze frowned. "So secretive?"

"Hmm-mmm!" Ouyang Xueqing nodded. "Don't worry, Imperial Father, this wish will not harm Qing'er or the future of The Beast Mainland in any way. It will surely be beneficial for me!" She snickered cunningly, yeah true, it would really be so beneficial for her!

"Okay then." As long as it wouldn't hurt her, he would comply to her any wish. He raised three of his fingers and swore. "I, Wang Ze, swear on Heaven's name that I will fulfill Ouyang Xueqing's wish no matter what it is."

A beam of light appeared on the ground where Wang Ze was which gathered on his forehead before disappearing. The oath was completed. "Are you satisfied?"

"Very satisfied!" She laughed happily. "Then, please excuse Qing'er first. Qing'er will depart tomorrow morning!"

He nodded. "This Lord will arrange a guard to escort you."

She contemplated for a moment before nodding. "No problem."

Ouyang Xueqing had planned to bring Ling Xiaochen along. That silly girl must be so enthusiastic about this journey. It's okay though because she knew that An Zhengnan wouldn't be coming with them. As the strongest knight, he ought to be stationed in the Royal Palace to deal with emergency situation.

That's why, she hurriedly went to the Ling Manor to seek Ling Xiaochen and Uncle Ling about her trip tomorrow.