Legend of the Great Sage Chapter 898 - To War

“Your majesty, I think the practice of you Merfolk is far too outdated. How can you let a minor detail determine a major affair of life? You know, I’ve always respected you very much.” Li Qingshan explained to Gong Yuan very seriously.

“Respected me?” Gong Yuan’s voice immediately increased drastically. Apart from the damned fire devourers, she had never met someone who disrespected her so much in her life. As a matter of fact, it was even possible to say that those fire devourers respected her more than him as the Merfolk Queen, even if it was only respect for the enemy.

“Yeah, basically…” Li Qingshan also found that a little farfetched. He extended two fingers. “Though, you have to admit that I’ve saved you twice. For the sake of that at the very least, we’re still friends, right?” He spoke with utter sincerity, placing special stress on the word “friends”.

“Hehe, to think that there are times when even you are afraid.” The corner of Gong Yuan’s lips curled into a slightly-mocking smile. She was accustomed to his fearlessness and unscrupulousness, so she found his current shape quite novel. It also left her a little surprisingly furious.

“Afraid? What am I supposed to be afraid of?” Li Qingshan laughed dryly. He did feel a bit of regret. He should not have gone overboard with her. She might have been beautiful and enchanting, where her noble identity and cold personality were particularly rousing for a man’s urge to conquer, but he really should not have.

“If you’re not afraid, then why’d you back away? What, the mighty King of Savages is bold enough to do it, but too afraid to admit it?” Gong Yuan pressed closer and felt utterly delighted. “If you regret it, then drop down onto your knees and apologise. Perhaps I can forgive you.”

“Aha, you wish!” Li Qingshan would never kneel to anyone. Instead, it roused his rude and unreasonable side. “So what if I admit it? Can a mighty Merfolk Queen like you bring yourself to marry a human like me?”

He could tell that Gong Yuan was not truly interested in him. Who knew how far awa

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