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Ji Mei's eyes sparkled with brightness as she smiled lightly and said, "This matter is quite simple. You and the members of Weirou's clan have long been under my protection. I have been waiting for this moment."
"Then why didn't you say so earlier?" Wei Chen asked eagerly.
"If I had revealed it sooner, would you have genuinely thanked me? You would have only expressed your gratitude verbally, without any real depth. Especially Weirou; back at Cloud Spirit Sect, she was very jealous of me. I wanted to turn that jealousy into admiration, which is why I arranged for the Wei Family members to be sheltered. I needed to wait for the right moment for it to have an effect. I truly couldn't think of any other way to eliminate Weirou's prejudice against me."
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment and then gave Ji Mei a thumbs-up. This woman was wasting her talents not being an emperor. After Ji Pokong left Soul World, the one who should truly become the Sea Monster Emperor was not Ji Feng, but Ji Mei. With such a formidable woman in charge, the Sea Tribe would have nothing to worry about.
Ji Mei's schemes were truly beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
In handling this situation, anyone else would not have done as well as Ji Mei did. They would either kill without regard for the consequences or reveal things too early, gaining little gratitude in return. Ji Mei's deep concealment was what made her a true weapon.
"Ji Mei, I really admire you now. How can you be so meticulous?" Wei Chen said respectfully, bowing his fist toward her with genuine admiration.
Ji Mei smiled and replied, "It's nothing much, just a bit of thought. Many things I had already considered back at Cloud Spirit Sect; otherwise, wouldn't that leave me with no way out? Don't worry; I'll give the order now for the people from Eastern Wasteland to bring your Wei Family members over. When they arrive, it will be a surprise for Weirou. I want her to accept me wholeheartedly, rather than passively accepting me while still harboring rejection in her heart."
"What about the Wei Family members?"
"They are living well; they just can't move around freely, which is a form of soft confinement. They are living comfortably in a country within Eastern Wasteland. They don't know anything about you and Weirou yet, but when they arrive and reunite with you, it will be quite a sight to behold."
After Ji Mei finished speaking, she added, "By the way, although they are under soft confinement, their supply of resources is abundant—Soul Stones and Soul Techniques are provided without limit. The current Wei Family is no longer what it used to be; under my resource support, their strength has significantly increased compared to before. Just in Spirit Realm alone, there are many improvements."
Wei Chen once again gave Ji Mei a thumbs-up. Under these circumstances, if Weirou did not feel grateful toward Ji Mei, it would be nearly impossible.
Suddenly, Ji Mei's expression turned somewhat strange as she said lightly, "Wei Chen, do you know that there is actually an adopted child within the Wei Family?"
"I know," Wei Chen nodded.
"That's good to hear. That child has always liked Weirou, and the Wei Family members hope he ends up with her too. After all, in such a backward place, that child's talent is quite impressive. So what do you think? Should I help you by getting rid of him on the way? It would save trouble when he arrives."
Wei Chen frowned in thought for a moment before shaking his head. "No need for that; let him come. Anyone who dares to compete with me for a woman is simply asking for death."
"Hehe, I wonder when I'll get to enjoy the same treatment as Weirou? Wei Chen, if my father arranged a marriage for me as well, what would you do?"
Ji Mei's question was incredibly clever. She understood deeply that the relationship between her and Wei Chen had never been made public nor had anyone ever brought it up; no one knew exactly what their relationship was… Ji Mei wanted to hear Wei Chen's promise but couldn't bring herself to ask directly. Seizing this opportunity, she cleverly posed the question so that Wei Chen had no choice but to respond.
Wei Chen looked at Ji Mei, noticing the anticipation in her eyes, which sparkled beautifully. He couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart, but he forced a wry smile and shook his head. "That kind of situation probably won't happen, right?"
"Life is unpredictable; what if it does?" Ji Mei pressed on.
"If it happens, then we'll deal with it," Wei Chen replied, not wanting to confront the issue and choosing to evade it instead. Matters between men and women were far too complicated for him to face, especially considering the troubles he had already encountered with women.
Ji Mei blocked Wei Chen's attempt to leave and said calmly, "You must answer my question. I need an explanation. I don't want to be following you without any status; what does that even mean?"
"Uh... Ji Mei, it seems like it's not me who wants you to follow me," Wei Chen said helplessly.
"True, it's not you who wants me to follow you, but I still want an answer. What do you really think of me?" Ji Mei's gaze was fixed on Wei Chen as she pressed him further.
"This is frustrating. It seems I can't escape this after all. Why do all these women choose this moment to make things difficult for me?"
Seeing the disappointment in Ji Mei's eyes, which carried a hint of sadness, Wei Chen felt a pang of guilt. "Ji Mei, we've been together for so long and gone through so much. Do we really need to clarify everything so explicitly?"
"No matter how you feel about it, I just want to hear it from your own lips," Ji Mei insisted, pouting despite having already gotten part of the answer she sought.
At that moment, the sorrow in Ji Mei's eyes seemed to vanish with his words. This woman was indeed easy to talk to.
"Alright then, if you want to hear it, I'll tell you," Wei Chen said seriously as he looked at Ji Mei. "You are the Sea Princess, with great power and responsibility ahead of you in the Sea Tribe. Your father, Ji Pokong, knows very well that among all in the Sea Tribe, you are the most suitable heir to the Sea Demon Emperor throne—not anyone else. He has given you such authority because he intends for you to become the next Sea Witch Empress. No matter how deep my feelings for you are, what can be done? Regardless of how things develop between us, our fates are already predetermined: you will go on to become the Sea Demon Emperor while I must venture into another Spatial Plane—the one above Soul World—to continue my journey. My path cannot be halted for anyone; you've seen how powerful Gu Yuehong and Donghua are—there's a reason for that. I can't share too many specifics with you, but given your intelligence, I'm sure you've guessed part of it."
"That's exactly why I can't afford to invest too much energy into this relationship with you. It's not that I don't want to; it's that I can't bring myself to do so. My feelings for you were evident back at Cloud Spirit Sect. Even though you often teased me then, you were the goddess in the hearts of all young disciples there—who wouldn't like you? As we grew closer over time, I felt honored—truly."
"Now, I've grown afraid to confront those issues because in my view, your future and mine are not aligned."
Wei Chen had poured out his thoughts, yet Ji Mei showed no sign of gratitude. She replied without hesitation, "Did I ever express a desire to return to the Sea Tribe as the Sea Witch Empress? Even if my father had such intentions, I wouldn't go along with them. That life isn't suitable for me; I've already told you that my younger brother Ji Feng is meant to be the Sea Witch Empress. I will help him become a true Sea Witch Empress; didn't you promise me you'd fully support my brother in vying for the position of Sea Monster Emperor?"
Ji Mei gazed deeply at Wei Chen before continuing, "Let me tell you something: I possess a Demon Lotus Petal, and you're the true Demon Lotus Master. If the petal doesn't follow its master, what else can it do? This is destined; I will follow you unless you reject me and push me away. Otherwise, I'll always be by your side."
With Ji Mei saying this, what could Wei Chen possibly do?
He couldn't bear to say anything more; instead, he sighed lightly and looked at Ji Mei with warmth in his eyes. "Have you really made up your mind?"
"Yes, once I make a decision, it won't change. I've thought about this for a long time. The Sea Tribe has suitable people to take over; it doesn't concern me much. Although I am of the Sea Tribe, I am also the inheritor of the Demon Lotus Petal. Without following you, what can I do?"
Ji Mei looked at Wei Chen with unwavering determination. From her eyes, Wei Chen could clearly see that this matter was set in stone, with no room for change or choice.
"Why go through all this? Following me brings no benefits. Wouldn't it be better to return to the Sea Tribe and live as a pampered princess?"
"Better? Hmph, then why don't you come back with me and become a Consort of the Sea Tribe? You could even rule over the Sea Tribe; wouldn't that be better?"
Ji Mei retorted sharply.
Wei Chen was left speechless. He no longer wanted to persuade her further and nodded, "Alright then. The status you want, I can't give you for now, after all, I carry too much on my shoulders. But my feelings for you are genuine. If you choose to follow me, I will protect you for life. No one will harm you; that is my promise."
"Couldn’t you have said this earlier?"
Hearing Wei Chen's words lifted Ji Mei's spirits, but she rolled her eyes dramatically, giving him a disdainful look.
"Alright, enough of this. Go do what you need to do. With your promise, I can follow you with peace of mind. As for what my father wants us to do in the Blackwater Territory, you can handle that; I'm not very interested anyway."
"No, we must do that! Before leaving the Soul World, we must destroy the Soul Palace; otherwise, I won't be able to leave in peace." Wei Chen's gaze was resolute. Destroying the Soul Palace was not only the aspiration of Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong but also his own.
The enmity with the Soul Palace had already been established and would not be easily resolved. It was either he destroyed them or they destroyed him; there were no other options.
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