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After she was seated, I quickly instructed the household AI to prepare Xianzhou-style refreshments to entertain this distinguished guest.
Steaming hot tea and delicate pastries were placed before Lingsha, instantly filling the air with a refreshing aroma.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the atmosphere in the living room gradually relaxed.
I looked at Lingsha again, intending to ask her the purpose of her visit, but found her gaze fixed on Firefly and Silver Wolf standing beside me.
Lingsha's gaze held a hint of scrutiny and curiosity, as if she were sizing up these two beautiful girls with such different styles.
Silver Wolf reacted quickly; she seemed to instantly understand Lingsha's purpose and what might happen next.
A slight, knowing smile played on her lips. She then pulled Firefly, who was standing nearby, to her feet and said to Lingsha and me, "Ah, Trailblazer, Firefly, you two chat first. Firefly and I suddenly remembered we have some things to do, so please excuse us. You can chat as you please, don't mind us." Without waiting for a response from Lingsha and me, she grabbed the still somewhat bewildered Firefly and led her straight out of the living room, heading towards the second floor of the villa. Their figures quickly disappeared at the top of the stairs.
Silver Wolf's actions were undoubtedly very tactful, creating space for Lingsha and me to have a private conversation.
In the living room, only Lingsha and I remained; a subtle silence hung in the air.
The departure of Firefly and Silver Wolf seemed to have allowed Lingsha to completely let down her guard. Her gaze returned to me, becoming more focused and serious.
"I've made a fool of myself before Your Excellency Trailblazer; Lingsha was being abrupt." Lingsha smiled slightly, breaking the silence of the living room. Her tone remained gentle and polite, but with less formality and more sincerity.
"Actually, the 'companions' I mentioned earlier did not refer to the people coming with me, but to the masses of the Xianzhou Vidyadhara, and the responsibilities and missions they bear." Lingsha's explanation seemed pointed and full of metaphor, making one even more curious and confused about the true purpose of her visit.
"Master Diviner, you flatter me. It is my honor that you would personally grace my humble abode. May I ask what you mean by 'request'? If it is within my power, I will certainly do my utmost to serve Xianzhou." I replied hastily, my tone becoming even more respectful and earnest.
Facing this top figure from Xianzhou, I dared not be the slightest bit negligent. I also hoped to learn from her the true purpose of this trip and what the "responsibilities and missions" of Xianzhou she mentioned actually meant...
Lingsha's next words exploded in my ears like a thunderclap, leaving me momentarily incapable of thought.
I never imagined that this high-ranking Xianzhou Master Diviner would personally visit me to make such a bold and shocking request!
"Your Excellency Trailblazer," Lingsha's voice remained gentle, but her tone became exceptionally solemn, even carrying a trace of imperceptible earnestness.
"The Vidyadhara, though protected by the celestial vessel and enjoying longevity, also suffer from a hidden problem. Our people are infertile; only upon the end of their lifespan can they be reborn. This cycle repeats itself, ensuring the race's survival, but also inevitably leading to a gradual decline in population."
Lingsha's tone carried a hint of helplessness and worry, a stark contrast to her noble and elegant appearance, further emphasizing the weight of what she was saying.
It was only then that I realized that beneath the surface of Xianzhou's prosperity lay hidden worries, worries that concerned the very survival of an entire race!
"For thousands of years, our ancestors have exhausted their minds seeking a solution, but always without success. Until recently, Madam Ruan Mei's astonishing discovery brought a ray of hope to our people." Lingsha's gaze was fixed on me, her eyes filled with hope and a hint of inquiry.
"Madam Ruan Mei once said that women who unite with Your Excellency Trailblazer can gain the power to change their destinies. Such divine power is truly inconceivable, yet it is undeniably real."
Lingsha's words, mentioning Ruan Mei and the Path-switching again, further convinced me that her purpose was closely tied to Ruan Mei's discovery.
However, I never imagined that Ruan Mei's experimental results would attract the attention of such high-ranking officials in Xianzhou, even prompting the Master Diviner of the Alchemy Commission to personally intervene.
"Lingsha dares to speak boldly; I know this may be inappropriate, but for the future of my Vidyadhara and the long-term prosperity of Xianzhou, Lingsha must implore Your Excellency Trailblazer to permit Lingsha to become your sixth wife." Lingsha finally revealed the true purpose of her visit. Her words exploded in the living room like a bombshell, leaving me dumbfounded and completely speechless.
Lingsha actually wants to become my sixth wife!
Moreover, her purpose was actually to help the Vidyadhara clan multiply!
The reason and the request were far beyond my imagination, leaving me momentarily unable to process them.
I stared blankly at the beautiful and noble Xianzhou Master Diviner before me, my mind completely blank, utterly unsure how to respond to her sudden request.
The sixth wife… the multiplication of the Vidyadhara… the power of path-switching… all of this is like a dream or a bubble, illusory yet real, leaving me shocked, bewildered, and even feeling a sense of unspeakable responsibility?
Lingsha's request was not merely a marriage proposal, but a heavy entrustment concerning the future of an entire race, weighing me down to the point where I could barely breathe.
How should I respond to Lingsha? Can I truly help the Vidyadhara solve their reproductive problem? Am I really going to marry this noble and beautiful Xianzhou Master Diviner and make her my sixth wife?
Faced with Master Diviner Lingsha's earth-shattering request, I am completely caught in a dilemma, my mind a mess, utterly clueless as to how to respond.
Marrying a Xianzhou Master Diviner? That's utterly a fantasy, something I wouldn't even dare to dream of.
However, the sincerity and earnestness revealed in Lingsha's words, along with the racial mission she bears, gave me a heavy sense of responsibility that made it hard for me to breathe.