The male supporting character was actually myself.

Qin Xiuer pondered for a moment, and seeing that the favorability rating was gradually rising again, he apologized, "It was indeed my oversight in this matter. I originally intended to spend a fortune to win a smile from the beauty, but I did not expect that it would cause Young Master Qian to misunderstand."

If Young Master Qian wins the bid, how will I have a chance to shine?

Yang Qianqian sneered, "If you really want to show off, you might as well sell me that Xuan-level cultivation technique at a lower price. Raising the price will only make me envious of your gains, while you'll end up losing a Xuan-level cultivation technique for nothing."

"Young Master Qian, you are mistaken."

Qin Xiuer's brain raced as she searched for an excuse, "That Xuan-level cultivation technique, 'Thunderbolt Technique,' is really not suitable for Young Master Qian to cultivate."

I have specially prepared a more suitable Xuan-level cultivation technique for you here—the "Pure Heart Sutra." If Young Master Qian is interested…

Upon hearing that there were other Xuan-level cultivation techniques, Yang Qianqian's eyes immediately lit up.

The system showed that her favorability rating had instantly reached its maximum. Qin Xiuer breathed a sigh of relief and saw that the other party's gaze had become noticeably more intense before she slowly said, "Please wait patiently at the City Lord's Mansion, Young Master Qian. I will go back and change my clothes and come to visit immediately."

"Why bother changing clothes?" Yang Qianqian grabbed his wrist enthusiastically. "Please come to my house right now, fellow Daoist! We can discuss how to trade the Nightmare Beast Egg and the Profound-level cultivation technique!"

Watching Qin Xiuer and the exotic beauty Yang Qianqian walk ahead chatting and laughing, Lu'er bit her lip in grievance, tears welling up in her eyes.

She was unwilling to accept it, but for some reason, she couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

Even when Brother Xiu told her that he was just a maid and that he was only chatting with the beauty and didn't even glance at her, she had nothing to say and could only silently follow behind him.

Feeling incredibly wronged, Lu'er had nowhere to vent but could only keep it all inside, afraid that Brother Xiu would be angry about it.

Lu'er, a dignified inner disciple of the Qingfeng Sect, admired and adored by countless people across thirteen states, has ended up in such a state in the remote Four Seas and Eight Desolations.

For some reason, Lu'er felt sad and angry, but she couldn't do anything against Xiu-gege's wishes. She could only lower her eyes and follow closely behind him, like a plaything that had fallen out of favor.

Chapter Twenty-One: That's not right. Let me explain.

"Lu'er, don't be angry. I was just fooling her temporarily."

Qin Xiuer was afraid that she might do something like Zhang Xiaoyu and have a moment of despair, and if she tried to commit suicide, the system would deduct her credit points again.

So, taking advantage of the moment when Yang Qianqian went to instruct the servants to go back and report the news, he hurriedly and softly comforted her, "After I succeed, not only will the Nightmare Beast Egg be yours, but all the rare and precious treasures in the City Lord's Mansion's treasury will also be ours!"

"I understand!" Lu'er's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

The grievances in her heart vanished instantly. She even thought that Brother Xiu's move was brilliant. After the fish was caught, it was its own bait and it still managed to escape.

This place is too remote; there's no way Brother Xiu would like it.

He wants to go to the prosperous Thirteen States, and he will definitely choose me, who has the title and strength of an inner disciple of the Qingfeng Sect!

Thinking that her stable position was only a temporary setback, Lu'er automatically filled in a lot of ideas in her mind and then obediently played the role of Xiu-gege's maid, following him all the way to the city lord's mansion.

"Father!"

Yang Qianqian, who was being targeted in a pig-butchering scam, was completely unaware of this. As soon as she entered the city lord's mansion, she exclaimed, "Father, come and see the distinguished guest I've brought back!"

Upon hearing that this distinguished guest could make Qingfeng Sect inner disciples willingly serve as maids, could casually produce Xuan-level cultivation techniques, and possess Nightmare Beast eggs, the White Elephant City Lord dared not neglect him in the slightest.

Even though he realized that the other party's cultivation level was not even at the Golden Core stage, he still showed no lack of courtesy. What if the other party was some big shot who just liked to hide his identity and play the field?

The cultivation world is vast, and there are all sorts of eccentric characters.

{Bonus Quest: Successfully pass the White Elephant City Lord's test to reach 100% completion. Reward: 1 random Grade 1 Spiritual Treasure.}

There are extra rewards for passing your father-in-law's test!

Qin Xiuer took a deep breath and focused all her attention on dealing with this marriage proposal.

That's right, it really is a marriage proposal!

Along the way, the intention of forming a powerful alliance that he had unintentionally revealed in his words had clearly hit Yang Qianqian's weak spot, and his success rate had reached sixty percent.

She has a fiery and outgoing personality; the more direct and straightforward you are, the better you'll please her.

After they had finished drinking tea and chatting about various things, the city lord finally inquired about the price of the Nightmare Beast Egg and the Xuan-level cultivation technique "Qingxin Jing".

"Lord of the City, to be honest," Qin Xiuer respectfully rose, clasped her hands together, and bowed deeply, solemnly saying, "Today I present these two items to you personally, solely to ask for your hand in marriage with Young Master Qian!"

The city lord of White Elephant City's expression changed and he frowned. He looked at him and then at the Qingfeng Sect female disciple who claimed to be his maid but had a high level of cultivation. He intuitively felt that the relationship between the two was unusual.

Although his daughter was not the young master of any of the sects in the thirteen states, she was still the future city lord and his only daughter, whom he cherished and pampered, and had never suffered any grievances as she grew up.

These days, if any random man comes along and asks to marry him, how could he possibly be happy?

What's more, this guy also has a charming maid from a prestigious family by his side.

"Heh, if this is a marriage proposal for my daughter, the dowry is far too much." The city lord was displeased but also concerned about the other party's true identity, so he could only resort to a roundabout tactic.

Unexpectedly, Yang Qianqian looked at him with burning eyes, her cheeks flushed, and said coquettishly, "Where is it lacking? Father, please don't deliberately make things difficult for me."

Qin Xiuer showed no fear whatsoever; a smile even appeared on her lips.

He was penniless and had no other resources, but his target, Yang Qianqian, was his greatest asset!

After all, his offer to use a Xuan-level cultivation technique and a Nightmare Beast egg as betrothal gifts to propose marriage hit her right where it hurt, instantly boosting his chances of winning her over to 80%. At this point, she couldn't possibly sit idly by.

Sure enough, with her target personally helping her out, her father's face darkened even more.

Seeing that his daughter had undermined him, the city lord gave her a displeased look, then carefully examined Qin Xiuer for a moment with his hands behind his back, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

The daughter's feelings are naturally the most important; she clearly likes this guy very much.

As for the betrothal gifts, a Xuan-level cultivation technique is already incredibly expensive, and adding the Nightmare Beast egg makes it quite generous.

No one dares to impersonate a Qingfeng Sect disciple. This guy can easily recruit others into his ranks, which is what the city lord fears most, lest he encounter a big shot who likes to play the field.

But knowing nothing about the other party, he was extremely reluctant to gamble with his daughter's lifelong happiness.

After hesitating for a moment, the city lord frowned slightly and said, "In that case, it is not impossible for you to ask for my daughter's hand in marriage."

But my daughter will be the future lord of White Elephant City, and if you want to marry her, you must marry into my household.

"I also swear to Heaven that you truly love my daughter and that you will be with her for life, with no other intentions whatsoever!"

I'm coming!

This is the father-in-law's test!

Qin Xiuer's mind raced, trying to figure out how to get him to agree to not swear an oath, since this was the cultivation world where there were truly heavenly laws.

Having finally transmigrated to this world and had the wonderful opportunity to be surrounded by beauties, cultivate immortality, and live as long as heaven and earth, I can't afford to get carried away and ruin my promising future.

Seeing him hesitate, the city lord's face darkened even more.

Yang Qianqian clutched the hem of her clothes, revealing a rare girlish demeanor. She stole glances at the man who was becoming more and more to her liking, feeling uneasy and wondering if his reluctance to make a vow meant he had other intentions.

Could it be that she feels her father's demand for her to marry into the family is too much?

After all, a capable man wouldn't consider moving into the woman's family home.

"Unwilling?" The city lord said coldly, "Guards, show the guest out!"

The Xuan-level cultivation technique and the Nightmare Beast egg are indeed good, but they are nothing compared to my daughter.

If you want to sell, we can discuss the price;

If you have any other ideas…

Seeing Yang Qianqian's success rate on the system interface dropping little by little, Qin Xiuer hurriedly said, "Wait!"

The two questions raised by the city lord seem simple, but a decision must be made in a short period of time.

I am not a rash person, and naturally I will not make promises lightly!

"Oh?" The city lord squinted at him, waiting for him to continue;

Yang Qianqian's heart jumped, and her breathing became rapid with tension.

In fact, Qin Xiuer was extremely nervous, as her next answer would determine whether she could complete her mission.

He was considering whether Lu'er's strength would be enough to help him escape White Elephant City if he angered the city lord.

"What's wrong with lowering one's pride and dignity to marry into the family of the one one loves?"

Qin Xiuer spoke clearly and confidently, gazing deeply into Yang Qianqian's eyes, "But the city lord's insistence that I swear to be truly in love with Young Master Qian and to be with her for life is asking too much of me."

The city lord's tiger-like eyes widened as he smashed a teacup with his palm. "Arrogant brat, you think you can have two women on your left and two on your right after marrying my daughter?"

Yang Qianqian was moved that he was willing to marry into her family; yet she was also angry that he couldn't even commit to a lifelong, monogamous relationship. Her feelings for Qin Xiuer were conflicted and wavering.

"Lord, you are mistaken." Qin Xiuer looked at the system interface, his success rate fluctuating wildly between success and failure. He bowed deeply and said, "I am fond of Young Master Qian, but I am even more fond of cultivation and various techniques."

Please forgive me for not being able to love Young Master Qian wholeheartedly, because my mind is still focused on cultivation.

To swear an oath to Heaven would truly go against my conscience.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Goddess Ye Qing Has Joined the Deluxe Package

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the city lord and his daughter softened.

His gaze darkened slightly as he coldly snorted, "How can cultivation and beauty be confused? I'm just asking you to swear an oath to spend this life with my daughter without any other intentions. You've gone off on a tangent."

Seeing that the data had finally stabilized, Qin Xiuer secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“Lord, you are mistaken again.” He continued to argue, “To me, cultivation, various techniques, magic weapons, and spiritual artifacts are all like unique beauties.”

I will appreciate her slender figure;

To glimpse its true face beneath its mysterious veil;

Feel their beautiful inner qualities and profound character, and pursue them as a gentleman would pursue a beautiful and virtuous woman.

I beg for the hand of Young Master Qian, but I cannot abandon these beauties. Forgive me for not being able to swear to Heaven and betray my conscience.

The city lord was naturally not very satisfied with his remarks;

However, the system determined that Qin Xiuer passed the test, and Yang Qianqian's conquest level instantly reached its maximum, making him feel more confident about receiving the reward.

His cultivation level instantly rose to the Golden Core stage;

A Heaven-Burning Sword has also appeared in the system space; this is a first-grade spiritual treasure!

The thought that she could now fly freely across the world on her sword and had acquired a local-level cultivation technique filled Qin Xiuer with immense joy.

After the city lord and his daughter discussed things in the back hall for a long time, the city lord came out with a dark face and announced that he would hold a grand wedding ceremony. He said that Qin Xiuer's daughter would be married that night. Qin Xiuer, who was overjoyed, suppressed the urge to laugh out loud and thanked the city lord for his generosity. She then personally presented him with the "Qingxin Sutra" and the Nightmare Beast Egg.

"My daughter, I really can't persuade you to get married."

The city lord looked at his daughter, who was excitedly dressing up and eager to become a bride, with a worried expression. He lowered his voice and said, "I always felt that this person was unreliable, but you are so obsessed that you would threaten to kill yourself if you were not allowed to get married. As your father, I can no longer stop you."