dmims Chapter 219 The Star Crown Pact: A Long-Standing PUA
Chapter 219 The Star Crown Pact: A Long-Standing PUA
Chapter 219 The Star Crown Pact: A Long-Standing PUA
The Emperor's departure at this moment is by no means a sign of indifference; he is probably going to gather the powerful figures lurking in the palace as a precaution.
If Dai Youheng refused to sign—she could hardly imagine the consequences.
A jumble of thoughts surged through her mind like a tide. Her feelings for Dai Youheng were genuine; the longing she had accumulated over two years was undeniable.
But the responsibility of being an imperial princess and the worry for the future of the royal family weighed heavily on her heart, almost suffocating her.
Dai Youheng's growth rate was too fast, faster than anyone expected or could control, and it was terrifying.
She believed he loved her now. But what about the future? When he rose to power and his strength surpassed that of the entire empire, how much of that love would remain? Power corrupts even the strongest will—this was a lesson her elder brother had taught her since childhood.
Love requires courage, but stability requires insurance.
Ultimately, the princess's reason and the responsibilities she bore completely overwhelmed her personal feelings.
She took a deep breath, her nails digging almost into her palms, using the pain to keep herself awake and make up her mind. Besides, she tried so hard to reassure herself that the Star Crown Pact was harmless to him; as long as he never betrayed her, the contract would be the greatest benefit, allowing him to share in the Star Crown's cultivation speed and gain powerful skills.
And she gave him the only chance in her life to sign a contract, and from then on, her heart and soul were bound to him alone. Isn't this a deeper promise and compensation for love?
Yes, it was compensation. She tried to convince herself with this reason, to cover up the slight unease and guilt deep inside her.
After a long while, she took Dai Youheng's hand again, trying her best to make her smile look natural and sweet. "Youheng, it's so stuffy in the palace. Let's go back to the princess's residence. I have so much to say to you."
"Alright!" Dai Youheng smiled and left the palace with her.
The Princess's Residence, in its tranquil garden.
The moonlight, like mercury spilling onto the ground, bathed the meticulously trimmed flowers and trees in a hazy, clear glow. A night breeze carried the rich fragrance of roses and night-blooming jasmine, so sweet it was almost intoxicating.
She nestled in Dai Youheng's arms for a long time, sitting on the cool jade bench, her voice soft as a dream as she recounted her longing, worries, and various interesting things that had happened in the city over the past two years.
Her tone was gentle and pleasant, as if she were trying to weave a tight net with tenderness.
Dai Youheng appeared to listen attentively, occasionally offering a few warm words in response, but his powerful spiritual energy had already spread quietly throughout the entire garden like invisible tendrils.
He clearly sensed that four obscure yet powerful auras had quietly appeared in the shadows around the garden, behind the artificial hill, and among the trees. All of them were powerful individuals at the Title Douluo level!
He understood that Xu Jiujiu was definitely going to do something to him today. In fact, he could roughly guess that it must be some kind of means to prevent him from betraying him in the future. After all, with his current rate of progress, which royal family could be so unscrupulous?
It's only natural to be wary of him; otherwise, the royal family would be far too naive.
In reality, the royal family's methods are nothing more than this: a combination of kindness and severity, a blend of soft and hard approaches. Preventing problems before they arise and firmly grasping all uncontrollable factors—this is the mindset of those in power.
Sure enough, after pouring out her heart, she looked up for a long time, the moonlight scattering like shattered diamonds in her beautiful eyes. Her face was flushed with an incredibly beautiful blush, and her voice was shy yet exceptionally firm, "Youheng, let me truly belong to you today, okay? To fulfill your long-held wish. But before that, I need a guarantee, a guarantee of love that will give me complete peace of mind!"
I will completely entrust myself to you, but I also need your equal commitment.
Dai Youheng readily complied, his gaze gentle as he softly stroked Xu Jiujiu's cheek, his fingertips warm. "Princess Jiujiu, whatever you desire, I will give you. My life is already yours. What need is there for any guarantee?"
As a modern-day scumbag who has traveled to the past, he can spout sweet nothings with ease, and they are so sincere that no one can doubt them.
This unwavering response dispelled the last trace of guilt in Xu Jiujiu's heart, transforming it into an overwhelming joy and emotion.
She smiled radiantly, revealing an exquisite smile. Then, she slowly rose from Dai Youheng's embrace, took a step back, and her expression became solemn and sacred.
A dazzling, exquisitely crafted Star Crown Martial Soul emerged from the top of her head.
As she concentrated her soul power to the fullest, the most central gemstone in the very center of the star crown began to emit a strong light. The starlight within it slowly separated and eventually detached from the star crown, transforming into a small and exquisite red gemstone that contained vast stellar energy. As if it were alive, it slowly rotated and floated in the void between the two of them, becoming the most dazzling presence in the night.
"This is a star core gem formed from the power of my Star Crown Origin." A long, ethereal voice, carrying a sacred quality, lingered. "Youheng, open your mind, guide your martial spirit, gently accept it, absorb it. From then on, your Abyss Demon Tiger will receive the blessing of the stars, able to draw upon the power of the heavens to aid its cultivation, achieving twice the results with half the effort. It will also be as if it has obtained a top-grade soul bone, awakening a powerful starlight skill for you. This is the best gift I can give you; it is a part of me."
Dai Youheng subtly revealed his surprise and doubt, "It sounds like this magnificent gem, this gift from the stars, is all for my benefit? Jiu Jiu, what kind of guarantee is this? It's more like I'm greedily stealing another priceless treasure from you."
Xu Jiujiu's expression became extremely serious, even carrying a hint of determination. She had to tell the truth; this was the ironclad rule of the Star Crown Pact, which could not be concealed, and both parties had to be completely voluntary.
"No, Youheng. It's not that simple. Once the contract is established, your life essence will be inextricably linked to my Star Crown, never to be separated again. From now on, I... I will control your life and death; your survival will rest on my every thought."
If you betray me in the future, and betray the Xingluo Xu family, I can, with a mere thought, extinguish the flame of your life and cause your body to dissipate into starlight.
Her voice trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm. "This is for our future, Youheng, for a future where we can be together forever, without any barriers between us. You understand my predicament, don't you?"
Having said that, she seemed to have exhausted all her strength, and threw herself into his arms again, her tone softening, filled with pleading and even seduction, "After signing the contract, if you never leave me, I will be with you through life and death, and never betray you. In the outside world, I am Princess Xingluo;
Inside, I am only your Jiu Jiu, your obedient wife, You Heng. Believe me, this is only so that we can be together forever, without ever doubt or betrayal.
A cold glint flashed in Dai Youheng's eyes. This guy wanted to turn him into a loyal dog of the Xu family. What a clever Xu Jiujiu.
"Youheng, no!" Within the Sea of Spirit, the Snow Empress's voice was filled with unprecedented anxiety and rage. "How is this any different from that Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill? Signing it means handing over your lifeline to someone else, becoming a loyal dog of the Xu family for all eternity! She keeps talking about love, but in reality, she's weaving a cage of emotions for you; she's using PUA on you!"
Xue Di and Dai Youheng lived in the modern world of their dreams for four years. They didn't learn much else, but they did learn these internet slang terms quite well.