Qin Hanchu's firm tone instantly froze the atmosphere in the room.
Ji Huairou hadn't expected Qin Hanchu's attitude to be so resolute.
Ji Huairou understood Qin Hanchu's character somewhat.
Since he had stated it so firmly, he would definitely follow through.
For a moment, Ji Huairou didn't know what to say.
"Have some coffee, don't let that scoundrel Ham affect your mood," Dinah said with a smile, seeing the awkward atmosphere.
"I'm going to the restroom." After speaking, Qin Hanchu walked towards the restroom.
Watching Qin Hanchu walk away, Ji Huairou then said dejectedly, "That scoundrel, am I not good enough for him or what?"
Dinah said, "He's a proud person. You asked His Majesty to bestow a marriage, which is like holding a knife to his throat and threatening him. Do you think he would accept willingly?"
"You seem to understand him quite well," Ji Huairou remarked.
Dinah smiled, "I have a similar personality. If it were me, I would make the same choice."
"Then how do you suggest I win him over?" Ji Huairou asked curiously.
"Do you truly like him, or do you just value his worth?"
Ji Huairou was silent for a moment before saying, "I don't know, perhaps a bit of both."
"If there are considerations of personal gain in your heart, he probably won't accept you."
"First, you have to forget your identity as a princess."
Ji Huairou fell silent. She knew Dinah was right, but how could she forget her identity?
Seeing Ji Huairou's silence, Dinah continued, "In your eyes, he only has two paths. One is to marry you and become part of the royal family. The other path is death, because dangerous elements that cannot be controlled must be eliminated!"
Ji Huairou nodded. This was indeed the royal family's mindset.
A genius that could be controlled was a genius with value.
A genius that could not be controlled was a disaster, and must be eradicated in advance.
It was precisely because of this mindset that Ji Huairou had tried to force Qin Hanchu through the imperial marriage.
Even with "Longmen" as his backing, the royal family was not afraid.
Although Longmen was strong, they wouldn't dare to go to war with the Great Yan Kingdom.
After all, the Great Yan Kingdom possessed terrifying technological weapons.
In the face of destructive technology, even a peak Grandmaster would die!
"If he compromises, then he's finished."
"A genius without backbone is a coward."
"What you get is a useless person with no goals."
...
When Qin Hanchu returned, Ji Huairou had already composed herself.
"Let's go out shopping tonight and experience the exotic customs," Ji Huairou said with a smile.
Qin Hanchu shook his head, "Not tonight. I have some matters to attend to."
"You'll be in great danger if you leave my side," Ji Huairou said worriedly upon hearing Qin Hanchu intended to leave alone.
"I won't joke with my own life, don't worry," Qin Hanchu replied.
Ji Huairou was about to speak when she saw Dinah subtly shake her head at her.
Noticing Dinah's gesture, Ji Huairou nodded, "Alright, be careful."
Time passed quickly, and it was already five in the afternoon.
After bidding farewell to Ji Huairou and Dinah, Qin Hanchu left the Berlin Royal Grand Hotel with Old Ghost.
As soon as he exited the hotel, Qin Hanchu sensed he was being followed.
Qin Hanchu pretended not to notice anything and took a taxi with Old Ghost.
Shortly after they departed, Duke Lloyd received the news.
"This is odd. He actually left the Royal Hotel on his own?"
Upon learning that Qin Hanchu had voluntarily left the Royal Hotel, Lloyd was very puzzled.
Qin Hanchu couldn't possibly be unaware of his situation.
The Royal Hotel was guarded by the Berlin Principality's army, ensuring absolute safety.
As long as Qin Hanchu didn't leave the guard's protection, even Duke Lloyd wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Duke Lloyd was still pondering how to lure Qin Hanchu out, and unexpectedly, Qin Hanchu had come out on his own.
"I'm not sure, but he has indeed left."
"He only has one bodyguard with him."
"I've checked. This bodyguard used to be an assassin from the Swordsman organization, but later betrayed them."
"He was previously at the peak of the Grandmaster realm, and later reached the initial stage of the Great Grandmaster realm with Qin Hanchu's help."
The voluptuous woman replied.
"Where did they go?" Duke Lloyd asked.
"We don't know yet. Our people are following them."
Duke Lloyd nodded, "If you get the chance, act immediately. Remember, make it quick."
An hour later, the voluptuous woman received a call from her subordinate.
After listening to her subordinate's report, the voluptuous woman's expression was filled with confusion.
"What's wrong?" Duke Lloyd asked curiously, seeing the voluptuous woman's puzzled expression.
"Qin Hanchu and the other went to the rocky mountain outside the city. Not only is it desolate there, but there are also no hidden shelters."
"This place is too perfect for us."
"I have a feeling he's doing this on purpose."
The voluptuous woman mused.
"Is he trying to lure us into making a move?"
The voluptuous woman nodded, "I have that feeling. Otherwise, why would he go to a place like the rocky mountain? Unless there's some treasure there."
"Investigate the surrounding ten-mile radius. If there are no ambushes, capture him immediately."
Duke Lloyd pondered for a long time before making a decision.
Under the dark night, the desolate rocky mountain looked like a sleeping beast.
The wind blowing through the rocks made a chilling sound.
"Master, will they come?"
"Aren't we being too obvious?" Old Ghost asked as they walked on the gravel.
Qin Hanchu said, "There are no ambushes around, what are they afraid of? If they don't make a move now, they're truly too timid."
"That's true. This is their territory, they should be bolder."
As they spoke, the two had already reached the summit of the rocky mountain.
Finding a flat rock, Qin Hanchu sat down.
"We'll just cultivate here and wait for them."
With that, Qin Hanchu began cultivating under the moonlight.
Seeing Qin Hanchu like this, Old Ghost also sat down to cultivate.
An hour later, figures in black appeared at the foot of the mountain.
These people hid their bodies behind the rocks, silently awaiting orders.
In Lloyd's castle, the voluptuous woman said, "The investigation is complete. There are no ambushes within a ten-mile radius. According to drone observation, Qin Hanchu and the other are cultivating on the summit of the rocky mountain."
"Cultivating on the summit of the rocky mountain? Does this rocky mountain help with cultivation?" Lloyd couldn't understand the meaning behind Qin Hanchu's actions.
"Whether it helps with cultivation is unclear, but this rocky mountain has magnetic field interference. Once our people go up the mountain, it's difficult to maintain contact."
"Magnetic field interference? Lose contact!" These two phrases made Duke Lloyd feel very uneasy.
During the previous two occasions, his subordinates had lost contact.
"Should we make a move?" the voluptuous woman asked.
Duke Lloyd gritted his teeth and said, "Can the drones monitor them?"
"Yes, they can."
"Transmit the footage over. I want to see what tricks he has up his sleeve!"
Lloyd was unwilling to give up this excellent opportunity. m..oΓg
Since there were no ambushes within a ten-mile radius, what was there to fear?