Chapter 907
Qin Qi heard this, knowing that Feng Xiao Xiao’s specially dressed appearance today was because of him.
A Core Formation Stage expert flattering a Foundation Establishment Stage individual like me?
"I didn’t expect that killing an Elite Demon would bring such benefits!"
Thinking of this, he responded, "City Lord Feng, am I not already working for you?"
Feng Xiao Xiao’s lips curled slightly, "What I mean is for you to completely sever your ties with Tianqing City, join under my banner, and become one of my people!"
Hearing this, Qin Qi responded, "I’ve already told you about my situation before."
Feng Xiao Xiao slowly spoke, "I’ve thought it over. Even if Bai Qingrou has no way to do anything about it, I am determined to keep you here!"
"As for your two friends, I’ll find a way to bring them to your side as well!"
Qin Qi, however, shook his head decisively, "City Lord Feng, I must respectfully decline this request!"
Feng Xiao Xiao furrowed her brows.
This attitude from Qin Qi was very different from last time.
Last time, Qin Qi’s stance on joining her forces was ambiguous, but this time, his refusal was particularly resolute.
What’s going on?
"Why?" Feng Xiao Xiao asked.
Qin Qi smiled slightly.
He realized this was a perfect opportunity to determine if he could conquer Feng Xiao Xiao!
He said, "City Lord Feng, I explained this on the ship. Since I’ve done such things with Saintess Bai, choosing you would betray that decision."
"While I’m not a man of extreme principles, betrayal is something I’ll never do!"
Feng Xiao Xiao suddenly understood.
Dual Cultivation!
"So this kid is indeed bound by Bai Qingrou through Dual Cultivation."
"It’s natural, this young man is no match for someone as cunning as Bai Qingrou!"
"A few sessions of Dual Cultivation, and he’s entirely hooked. Annoying!"
So how can she recruit him?
Letting him go just like that is impossible!
Feng Xiao Xiao fully grasped Qin Qi’s value; he’s essentially a super catch!
"Within three days, the feat of him single-handedly slaying an Elite Demon will spread completely through Wei Ling’Er and Zhang Mingtong!"
"By then, all forces will focus on this young man!"
"If I let him leave Holy Wood City now, I will never have another chance to recruit him again!"
With arms crossed, Feng Xiao Xiao hesitated.
Yet, how can she bind Qin Qi?
She understood.
At this point, the only way to bind Qin Qi and take him from Bai Qingrou is to engage in Dual Cultivation with him too.
She believed in her own allure.
And when it comes to cultivation level and aptitude, she is not inferior to Bai Qingrou.
"For Holy Wood City, for the sect, making some small sacrifices is no big deal!"
Feng Xiao Xiao reassured herself.
But in truth, telling such things to a junior as a Core Formation expert was something she dared not utter.
Seeing Feng Xiao Xiao’s long silence, Qin Qi intended to provoke her further, "City Lord Feng, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now!"
"Wait!" Feng Xiao Xiao said.
"Is there something else, City Lord Feng?" Qin Qi asked.
Feng Xiao Xiao tried to speak but held back several times, "No, nothing else..."
Qin Qi squinted his eyes into a seam.
A bit disappointing.
He thought Feng Xiao Xiao would also try to engage in Dual Cultivation to entice him.
Not achieving the desired result, he no longer lingered and left the room.
Watching Qin Qi leave, Feng Xiao Xiao clenched her delicate fists, anxious at heart.
Quickly, she waved her hand, commanding, "Xu Yang, deliver my order, immediately activate the City Defense Array, and for the next few days, restrict any cultivators from entering or leaving!"
"Without my permission, no outside cultivator is allowed in Holy Wood City!"
"If anyone asks, say I’m going into seclusion and seeing no guests!"
Xu Yang was taken aback, "Master, what happened that requires activating the City Defense Array?"
Feng Xiao Xiao took a deep breath, "In a few days, the tale of Qin Qi’s single-handedly slaying of an Elite Demon will spread completely. We must keep Qin Qi within Holy Wood City!"
"Otherwise, once he’s out, trying to recruit him will be absolutely impossible!"
Xu Yang was stunned.
He naturally heard of Qin Qi’s solo slaying of an Elite Demon.
But he never expected his master to take it so seriously.
Thus, he dared not delay and quickly set about carrying out the command.
...
Soon, half a day passed.
Qin Qi sat on his bed, pondering what to do next.
The sound and commotion of the City Defense Array activating caught his attention.
He stepped outside his room, seeing the power of the array enveloping the entire city, "Damn, what’s going on!"
"Hehe!"
A mysterious woman laughed cheerfully, "Can’t you see? Qin Qi, Feng Xiao Xiao doesn’t intend to let you go!"
"This City Defense Array is activated specifically for you. Without a doubt, exits are now forbidden within Holy Wood City!"
Qin Qi was momentarily stunned, "No way, the City Defense Array activated just for me? That’s exaggerated!"
"Exaggerated? With your feat of single-handedly slaying an Elite Demon, it’s not exaggerated at all!"
The mysterious woman chuckled, "Relax, in a few days you’ll understand!"
Qin Qi was filled with doubt and curiosity.
Unbeknownst to him, his achievement and story were gradually spreading outside.
...
At the same time, returning as quickly as possible to her home city, ’Feiyang City’, Wei Ling’Er rushed into the City Lord’s Mansion.
"Wei Junior Sister!"
"When did you return?"
Several guards greeted her quickly.
Wei Ling’Er took a deep breath, "Where is Master? I must see him immediately!"
"The City Lord is in seclusion!" the guards responded.
Wei Ling’Er gritted her teeth, "He still has the mind to be in seclusion? Tell him there’s a super important matter. If it’s not life or death seclusion, he must come out immediately!"
"Otherwise, if he misses this, don’t blame me for hurrying back from so far away to inform him!"
The guards exchanged glances, "Junior Sister, isn’t this a bit unwise?"
Wei Ling’Er glared at them, "If he misses this, will you take the responsibility?"
Seeing Wei Ling’Er’s forceful determination, the guards didn’t dare to say anything further and quickly went to report.
Meanwhile, Wei Ling’Er paced back and forth!
She took a deep breath, thinking to herself, "This Qin Qi must be recruited to Feiyang City. Quickly, before Zhang Mingtong, who left half a day earlier, reaches his city to report!"
"He must recover even faster than I did!"