Chapter 251 – A Marriage Contract! Void Cruise Ship!

“Is this the Honored Master’s intention?” Ye Sheng set down the red silk in his hand and asked calmly.

This red silk turned out to be a marriage contract!

The parties involved were him and a woman named ‘Qiao Xuanqing’.

This Qiao Xuanqing came from no ordinary background—she was the legitimate daughter of the Qiao family in Dongsheng Province!

And this Qiao family was a formidable clan throughout the entire Dongsheng Province, having operated there for generations with deep political resources.

Her father was a ‘Vice Domain Master’ of Dongsheng Province.

He was also a strong candidate for the next ‘Domain Master’ of Dongsheng Province.

Qiao Xuanqing!

She was the epitome of a noblewoman, born enveloped in power and privilege, a favorite of heaven! She embodied all the glory and splendor one could imagine!

For such a woman, Emperor Lord Dongxuan actually wanted Ye Sheng to marry her.

This was unimaginable before. He was merely of common birth; under normal circumstances, he would never have any intersection with her in his entire life.

A political marriage!

With just one glance, Ye Sheng understood the deeper meaning behind it.

This was a political alliance between Emperor Lord Dongxuan and Qiao Xuanqing’s father, each seeking what they needed.

At the same time, it was also Emperor Lord Dongxuan’s way of increasing Ye Sheng’s leverage.

With the help of the ‘Qiao family’ in Dongsheng Province, Ye Sheng’s path to seizing the position of ‘Inspector’ would naturally become much smoother.

Coupled with the Ghost King Hall, who could still stand in his way?

“It is the Honored Master’s intention!” Immortal Puppet smiled as he looked at Ye Sheng.

He was relatively satisfied with Ye Sheng’s reaction; it was a preliminary pass.

Unlike other young people who would explode at the sight, feeling as if their freedom to love had been stripped away.

Freedom to love—that was something only ordinary people indulged in.

In the tangled web of true power and interests, political marriages were the norm!

If Ye Sheng couldn’t even understand this point, his immaturity would inevitably bar him from entering high-stakes games and this circle. It would be better for him to obediently attend a few more lessons.

Ye Sheng remained silent. Having lived two lives, he naturally understood this principle.

True reality was cruel, not the fairy tales ordinary people believed in!

But to truly marry a woman he had never met—he still couldn’t overcome this hurdle in his heart.

Immortal Puppet smiled and said, “Junior Brother, don’t underestimate yourself either. Although Qiao Xuanqing embodies all glory and nobility, a favored daughter of heaven, you are not lacking!

You are a disciple of a Great Emperor!

Your status even surpasses hers!”

As he spoke, a brilliant light shone in Immortal Puppet’s eyes—a pride rooted deep in his bones.

A Great Emperor!

They were truly the small handful at the pinnacle of the Federation’s pyramid. A single glance from them could shake the Federation, causing countless forces to vanish or change without a sound!

Perhaps even Ye Sheng himself hadn’t fully grasped just how heaven-defying his current identity was!

If the children of the powerful were to be ranked, Ye Sheng would undoubtedly belong to the most top-tier circle!

Immortal Puppet chuckled, “Of course, the Honored Master also said… if you are unwilling, you may tear up this marriage contract yourself. He will never force you!”

As he spoke, Immortal Puppet sighed with emotion, “The Honored Master never makes excessive demands of us disciples!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng’s expression showed a flicker of emotion for the first time. Emperor Lord Dongxuan had actually placed the decision of the marriage contract in his own hands, leaving it for him to decide.

After careful consideration, Ye Sheng put away the red silk.

Whether to fulfill this marriage contract or not would be decided later based on circumstances. There was no need to rush.

Besides, even without the help of the Qiao family, he was confident he could seize the position of ‘Inspector’ in Dongsheng Province.

Seeing Ye Sheng put away the red silk, Immortal Puppet smiled with relief. “Emperor Lord will surely be very pleased!”

Immortal Puppet spoke these words with genuine sincerity.

The lineage of Emperor Lord Dongxuan required every disciple to work together in unity for its growth—each person had to be willing to make sacrifices!

Even Emperor Lord Dongxuan himself shielded every disciple under his care from storms and hardships.

Without this towering tree, these disciples would instantly face unimaginable tempests.

The Federation was seething with undercurrents, far from the peace it appeared to be!

“Junior Brother, I won’t see you off to Dongsheng Province! May you achieve victory from the very start!” Immortal Puppet stood up. Having accomplished the purpose of this visit, he prepared to leave. “I’ll await your triumphant return here in Taixuan Jizhen Cave Heaven!”

If Ye Sheng returned victorious, he would at least be an Inspector by then—practically a regional governor in his own right!

“Take care, Senior Brother!” Ye Sheng rose and escorted Immortal Puppet out of the hall. Standing at the entrance, he watched as Immortal Puppet soared away through Aerial Flight before returning inside.

…

One day later!

Early morning!

Before the Yellow Springs Ghost River in Fengdu City, a massive port bustled with activity as usual.

Numerous enormous ferryboats lined the banks of the Yellow Springs Ghost River—some were passenger ships traveling to and from Fengdu City, while others were heavy cargo vessels transporting goods.

The port teemed with people coming and going. Looking down from a height, one could see crowds everywhere, brimming with the vibrancy of life.

At that moment, a colossal “Void Cruise Ship” attracted the attention of many onlookers at the port.

This Void Cruise Ship stood a thousand meters tall and stretched for untold miles in length. Its entire body was pristine white and extravagantly luxurious, complete with swimming pools, open-air decks, entertainment facilities… everything one could imagine.

Moored on the Yellow Springs Ghost River, it resembled a dazzling pearl, blinding the eyes of countless ordinary citizens.

It also drew swarms of people crowding around to catch a glimpse of this Void Cruise Ship.

Before the ship, the crowd surged like a tide, countless heads craning to look at this unimaginable giant vessel.

“It’s truly enormous! Only in Fengdu City can you see such top-tier Federation cruise ships!”

Someone in the crowd sighed with emotion.

Beside them, another person rubbed their sore neck while gazing up at the mountainous cruise ship. “I really wish I could go aboard and take a look!”

“You? Forget it. Has your salary even increased by five hundred?” someone mocked.

“Ugh!” The person clutched their chest, feeling deeply stung. Forget a raise—they were almost facing layoffs.

“Grandpa! I want to go up and play too!” In the crowd, a little girl tugged vigorously at her grandfather’s hand. Her childish voice brought gentle smiles to many faces.

The white-haired Elder, however, smiled wryly and patted his granddaughter’s head. “Xiao Xia, this Void Cruise Ship isn’t something our family can board. Not just anyone can go up there!”

“Hahaha! That’s right, your grandpa speaks the truth! This is reserved for the Federation’s top elites. It has nothing to do with ordinary folks like us.”

Someone laughed heartily.

“Indeed, to board it, you not only need to pay an astronomical fee but also possess a certain status. Even if ordinary people had the money, they couldn’t get on—they simply lack the qualification to board!”

Everyone looked up, their gazes fixed on the ship. Though they lacked wealth, they were not ignorant. This world had never been fair!

“Honey, I want to get on that ship!”

In the crowd, a seductive woman clung to a potbellied middle-aged man, speaking in a coquettish tone. Her eyes lit up like lightbulbs as she gazed at the lavish cruise ship before her.

It was as if boarding it even once would make her entire life worthwhile.