The Battle for Her Heart

Ronald suddenly burst into laughter.He laughed so hard he nearly fell over, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world."Your Highness, are you treating me like a fool?""You stole my money, and now you're returning it? What is this?"His laughter faded, and his tone became cold. "You seem to be mistaken. I, Ronald, have already 'passed away'. How could I still be considered one of your Yunqin people?""You—!"Qin Ji snorted coldly. "Ungrateful!"Li Haotian, hearing this, secretly relaxed, and sneered, "Ronald, you rely on your sharp weapon. Don't act so grand here! Do you dare to participate in tomorrow's tournament? Let's have a one-on-one match and see who truly deserves the position!"Ronald froze for a moment. He hadn't heard about any tournament.Mia, ever sharp, smiled lightly. "Your Majesty, during the grand auction, Lord Li Feiyun will be holding a martial arts competition to find a suitor for Miss Luo Shuihan. The winner not only gets to marry her, but also wins treasures such as the Azure Wood Spring.""Luo Shuihan?"That name was familiar to Ronald. Not only was she a stunning beauty, but she was also a martial arts genius. At just sixteen or seventeen, she had already reached the fourth level of Body Refining. Additionally, her talents in other arts were unparalleled, making her one of Yunzhou's most coveted women.But what truly piqued Ronald's interest was what Mia had mentioned—the Azure Wood Spring!This rare water sped up the growth of plants. While many might see the Azure Wood Spring as just another prize, it was a game-changer for Ronald.With water cultivation technology and fertile soil, the Azure Wood Spring could massively boost growth rates. It was a precious resource that could help him develop his agricultural projects and quickly expand his territory."I have to participate!"Determined, Ronald laughed aloud. "I've long heard of Miss Luo's unparalleled beauty and talent. Tomorrow, I'll certainly see for myself!""Pervert!"Qin Xue shot him a look of disdain, and Mia frowned slightly."Your Highness, Royal Brother, enough talk. Let's settle it tomorrow in the arena. I'll take my leave now."With a wave of his hand, Ronald strutted out with his Hunter Team following behind.The others watched his retreating figure, their eyes glinting with unreadable thoughts.After a brief silence, Qin Ji spoke up. "Haotian, how strong is Ronald?"Li Haotian sneered. "This man wasn't even at Body Refining before. Now he dares to boast!"Qin Ji nodded. "That's even better. He may be clever, but he could pose a threat to the empire later. Tell our people to injure him in tomorrow's match and capture him alive. I have questions for him.""Understood, Your Highness!"A vicious gleam flashed in Li Haotian's eyes.Back in his room, Ronald took out the Azure Wood Spring he had just received and gently played with it in his hands. But in truth, his thoughts were on tomorrow's tournament.His primary goal for coming out this time was to obtain some medicinal seeds. With a cauldron and medicinal texts, Ronald had learned from the system that colonists, once they met certain conditions, could refine pills as well.Unlike other places, his foundation was still weak. If Ming City was to grow quickly, pills would be essential.After a moment's thought, Ronald's furrowed brow relaxed. He glanced at the storage pouch on his waist, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth.