Cultivating Immortality, Starts with Green Plum

Chapter 652 Leaving Offspring
When Xu Ming entered this imperial study.

What he saw was the two of them sitting together.

Both of them were looking at Xu Ming.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty and Your Highness the Princess."

Xu Ming bowed to the two of them, appearing very respectful.

Regardless, let's start with courtesy and show respect first.

But in reality, Xu Ming was somewhat distant from both of them.

To be honest, Xu Ming didn't really want to have anything to do with those two.

Xu Ming's only thought was to form an alliance with them.

After forming an alliance, you can go about your business as usual.

We are all allies, fighting together against those old immortals in the sky.

But now that he has been chosen by this divine tree, Xu Ming has no idea what will happen to him.

Even in Xu Ming's view, if this Snow Kingdom Empress insisted on him marrying her daughter...

There was really nothing I could do about it.

After all, this is their territory.

All I can do is think about how to escape when the time comes.

Xu Ming didn't really want to marry her.

First of all, there was no emotional foundation between them when they got married.

Secondly, after marrying Bai Xue, she would likely be locked up in the Snow Kingdom and unable to go anywhere.

This possibility is very high.

Then I will have to face the court officials of the Snow Kingdom.

To be honest, Xu Ming wasn't really interested in the imperial court.

Furthermore, what benefits would I gain from marrying her?

At that time, I married Mo Zhu'er.

He did gain some benefits, after all, by resolving the clash between martial arts true qi and spiritual power.

But what benefit would I gain from marrying her now?

There was no profit at all.

And let alone not making any profit at all.

Even if you get nothing but harm.

"Young Master Xu, there's no need for such formalities," the Empress of the Snow Kingdom said with a smile as she looked at Xu Ming.

"Actually, even if I don't say much, Young Master Xu already knows why I summoned you to the Imperial Study this time."

Xu Ming remained silent.

Remaining silent actually implies a degree of tacit agreement.

“Young Master Xu, this matter is of great importance, concerning the future of my Snow Kingdom and the lives of hundreds of millions of people. And Young Master Xu is a smart man, so I will not beat around the bush with you.”

Seeing Xu Ming's silence, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom spoke up.

"Today, I would like to act as matchmaker and betroth my daughter to Young Master Xu. I wonder what Young Master Xu thinks?"

As the Snow Kingdom Empress finished speaking, Bai Xue, standing beside her, slightly bit her thin lips.

Bai Xue's expression didn't seem to show much resistance.

But it doesn't seem like they're entirely willing.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I can't agree to this at the moment."

Xu Ming spoke to her directly.

"I already have someone I like in my heart."

I can't possibly abandon them.

And staying in the land of snow is not my wish either.

Furthermore, to be honest, Your Majesty, I have already married a holy maiden of the Black Lotus Cult.

When Xu Ming said these words, neither the Empress of the Snow Kingdom nor Bai Xue could understand them.

They all looked a little shocked.

Of all the information they had, they only knew about Xu Ming's relationship with the empress of the Wu Kingdom.

But they never expected that Xu Ming would marry the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect.

Now that Xu Ming has married the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect, things are getting a bit complicated.

First, let's set aside the conventional distinction between a principal wife and a concubine.

Secondly, Xu Ming's karma is already connected to that of the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect.

If her daughter were to marry Xu Ming, her daughter's fate would be intertwined with Xu Ming's.

It will also be indirectly related to the saintess of the Black Lotus Cult.

This may not necessarily be a good thing.

However, what troubled the Empress of the Snow Kingdom was that this was, after all, the will of the Divine Tree.

Since the divine tree chose Xu Ming, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.

Since the Divine Tree still chooses to do this, it means that the Divine Tree also knows about Xu Ming's affairs.

It is even possible that the Divine Tree chose Xu Ming for these reasons.

But why is that?

They really couldn't understand it.

"Actually, our Snow Kingdom doesn't care that you, Young Master Xu, are already married."

Furthermore, we also know that you, Mr. Xu, have other women you like in your heart.

Even so, I still hope that you, Young Master Xu, will marry my daughter.

After some deliberation, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom still did not give up on having her daughter marry Xu Ming.

And when the Empress of the Snow Kingdom finished speaking.

Xu Ming frowned, because he really couldn't understand why this empress was so persistent.

Even though this is the choice of the sacred tree you most believe in.

But is the choice made by that divine tree necessarily correct?
Seeing Xu Ming's furrowed brows, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom vaguely guessed what he was thinking.

“Young Master Xu, you are unaware that the divine tree is the foundation of our Snow Kingdom.”

The Empress of the Snow Kingdom slowly explained to Xu Ming about the divine tree, and also explained why she was so determined to marry her daughter to him.

"This divine tree has existed since ancient times."

First there was this sacred tree, and then there was our Snow Kingdom.

And this sacred tree in our Snow Kingdom has the ability to foretell the future.

The Snow Kingdom has escaped danger countless times thanks to the divine tree.

No matter what difficulties the Land of Snow may face.

No matter what happens in the Land of Blood.

The sacred tree will guide us, and we just need to follow the direction it gives us.

In the past, the sacred tree has made many perplexing decisions.

Some of these decisions were even unnecessary, outrageous, and clearly doomed the country.

But the facts prove that even those seemingly outrageous decisions were the right ones made by the Divine Tree.

So this time, the divine tree has chosen you to marry my daughter, and I also believe in the divine tree.

The divine tree must have had a deeper meaning in doing this.

That's why I'm so persistent.

Now, in the imperial court, although many people are unwilling to accept that you, Young Master Xu, will marry my daughter.

But they dared not say anything, because to them, what the divine tree said was indeed everything.

Even the divine tree's command is more important than my position as the empress of the Snow Kingdom. This world will face a great calamity in the future, as you, Young Master Xu, are well aware.

It's highly likely that the Snow Kingdom will have to survive this great calamity, and what's needed is for you and my daughter to marry.

As she spoke, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom grew increasingly serious, and her tone even carried a hint of unquestionable authority.

"Young Master Xu, your marriage to my daughter is not just for the sake of the Snow Kingdom, but for the sake of this world."

Although we don't know the reason, we believe that if you marry my daughter, our chances of winning against the heavens will be greater.

And to be honest, if you were to marry my daughter, we could be completely at ease with your Wu Kingdom.

After all, our two families are related by marriage.

Hearing the other person's words, Xu Ming's brows twitched slightly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

At first, Xu Ming thought that his marriage to the other party was only related to the Snow Kingdom.

But unexpectedly, it also relates to some worldly matters.

I never imagined that this sacred tree would have such powerful effects.

But honestly, can I really marry Bai Xue?
If I were to marry Bai Xue, the Snow Kingdom and the Martial Kingdom would not only become in-laws, but also become related through marriage.

To be honest, Xu Ming was worried that Wu Yanhan would be so angry that she would send troops to attack the Snow Kingdom.

This is not impossible.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I still find it difficult to agree to this."

Perhaps in Your Majesty's heart, the command of the Divine Tree is supreme.

No one can disobey the commands of the divine tree.

It is something that no one can violate.

But in my heart...

Your Majesty, I only wish to follow my own will.

I just want to do what I want to do.

In my opinion, the Divine Tree's choice of me was a mistake, and it was by no means a good outcome.

Hearing Xu Ming's answer, whether it was the Empress of the Snow Kingdom or Bai Xue...

They were all gently biting their thin lips.

Xu Ming looked a little impatient.

He seemed very determined not to get married.

But this is not entirely incomprehensible.

After all, Xu Ming had other women in his heart.

How could Xu Ming possibly marry someone he doesn't like and then stay in the Snow Kingdom?
Not to mention that the two of them actually had no connection whatsoever and no feelings for each other whatsoever.

To be honest, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom is now thinking of simply tying Xu Ming up.

Although Xu Ming's level of strength sounds incredibly exaggerated to me.

But no matter what, Xu Ming is just a cultivator at the Jade Purity Realm.

Since Xu Ming is only a cultivator at the Jade Purity Realm, I have a way to control him.

If you don't want Xu Ming to leave, you can prevent him from leaving.

However, behind Xu Ming is the Wu Kingdom, and the empress of the Wu Kingdom is Xu Ming's lover.

So how could someone possibly do something like that?
If the Martial Kingdom were to send troops to the Snow Kingdom, the Snow Kingdom would suffer countless losses before it even had a chance to fight back against the cultivators from the Upper Realm.

This is absolutely a losing proposition.

"Young Master Xu, I hope you will give this matter a serious consideration. This is truly a matter of great importance," the Empress said to Xu Ming.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, there's really no point in considering this matter."

Xu Ming firmly refused again.

Seeing that Xu Ming wouldn't budge no matter what, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom bit her thin lips, looking extremely troubled.

The entire imperial study fell silent.

Xu Ming didn't even doubt that she would just smash the cup when the time came.

Then several cultivators of very high cultivation levels rushed over, surrounded him, and forced him to marry the other person.

After a long while, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom sighed and continued, "Since Young Master Xu is so determined, then I really can't say anything more. However, I have a suggestion."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Young Master Xu, you don't have to marry my daughter, but how about we find a compromise?"

Xu Ming was taken aback by what the other person said.

"I wonder what your compromise is, Your Majesty?"

"It's very simple, Young Master Xu, you don't have to marry my daughter."

However, I really hope that my daughter can leave behind a child.

In truth, I knew in my heart that it was impossible to keep Young Master Xu as the prince consort.

They also knew that Young Master Xu would definitely leave the Snow Kingdom.

So, in that case, please trouble Young Master Xu to leave a seed for our Snow Kingdom.

I believe it is very likely that this child of the Snow Kingdom in the future will be the key to resisting the upper realm.

The words of the Empress of the Snow Kingdom echoed throughout the study.

Xu Ming even doubted whether he had misheard.

Bai Xue, sitting to the side, had her head down.

Clearly, even a woman like Bai Xue...

When she heard her mother say such a thing, she must have found it hard to accept.

Because he felt like he was just a tool, but Bai Xue didn't say a word.

She seemed to have tacitly agreed.

Therefore, this matter must have been discussed with Bai Xue in advance, and Bai Xue has already agreed.

Now we just need to wait for Xu Ming to agree to this.

Xu Ming hesitated.

To be honest, in Xu Ming's opinion, this was nothing special.

They only left behind one child.

Anyway, my own things won't be restricted.

Furthermore, the Snow Kingdom will definitely focus on nurturing it in the future.

Not only did he suffer no loss, but he also established a connection with the Snow Kingdom.

It will be easier to handle things if the Wu Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom form an alliance in the future.

If I can't even refuse such a request.

Indeed, in a sense, I already look down on the Land of Snow.

"I need to think about it carefully. I wonder if I can give Your Majesty an answer in five days."

Xu Ming spoke to the Empress of the Snow Kingdom.

He couldn't make a decision right away and wanted to think about it some more.

"Of course. Then we'll wait for Young Master Xu's reply in five days."

Hearing Xu Ming say this, the empress of the Snow Kingdom breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, she was really afraid that Xu Ming would reject her again.

Because Xu Ming doesn't seem to be the kind of person who's attracted to beautiful women.

He even had a strange kind of stubbornness.

Therefore, if Xu Ming really refuses again, the Empress of the Snow Kingdom feels that she really has to take some measures.

Fortunately, this matter made Xu Ming hesitate.

Since Xu Ming hesitated, it meant that there was a possibility of success.

(End of this chapter)