Chapter 296 A Ten-year Promise
Doris was firm with what she said. It seemed like that as long as Ricky agreed, she would provide him
with all the resources he needed in spite of the objections from her n.
Meanwhile, Tina also looked at Ricky expectantly and hoped that he would said yes.
"Uh...." Ricky was suddenly lost for words. He felt utterly confused.
Those conditions that Doris was offering were alluring. More than that, Ricky trusted Doris and he knew
that she would surely fulfill her promises.
However, he knew it was not the way he should practice his martial arts. He despised practicing in a
safe andfortable environment with ess to a sea of avable resources. If he practiced that way,
he would not be able to make great aplishments in martial arts.
The road he was trudging was sure to be full of difficulties, threats, challenges, and above all, hopes.
To him, it didn''t matter that he might die in the end. It was his choice, and he knew in his heart that he
would never regret choosing the more difficult but promising road to practice his martial arts.
Besides, he didn''t want to give all of this up in the Realm of Wildness. There was no way he was going
to leave before all matters had been properly settled.
Unlike other warriors, he did not believe that warriors like himself had to face everything all alone and
give up everything they had. In all his years practicing martial arts, he had learned the hard way that
warriors also needed friends and family. Otherwise, why would the legendary gods even fight against
all of those evil monsters for justice?
He thought about it well. Then he turned to Doris and said to her seriously, "Doris, I am sincerely
thankful for your kindness, but every warrior has his own way of practicing martial arts, and for me, I
have to face every obstacle thates my way either by myself or with my friends. So..."
He trailed off. He knew that he did not have to finish his sentence for Doris to understand what he was
trying to say.
After hearing Ricky''s words, both Doris and Tina fell silent.
"Ricky, I think you misunderstood me. You will never be able to surpass a spiritual emperor by yourself
in only forty years. Besides, I take the safety of my family very seriously. I could never risk Tina''s life."
Doris let her words settle in before she continued emotionally, "You might think that I am a selfish
woman, but I never meant to insult you or your way of practicing the martial arts."
"Doris, I appreciate your honesty and kindness. I know that you are not the only one who does not
believe that I can defeat a spiritual emperor in forty years," Ricky replied lightly.
"However, I vow to be a warrior who can surpass an innate spiritual emperor within forty years. I
know what I am doing right now, and I know I will fulfill my promise. You can trust me on that," said
Ricky firmly and confidently with a determined look in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, both Doris and Tina were awed by his determination and confidence.
Then, the three people looked at each other.
"Ricky, I believe in you, but I still want you toe with me no matter the cost," said Doris. She was
determined to persuade Ricky toe to her n, and she was willing to do almost anything for it to
happen.
She believed that Ricky''s words were sincere. However, she was sure that even Ricky, who was a
talented warrior who could challenge someone three levels higher than him, still could not surpass a
spiritual emperor in forty years. She had already met some talents as good as Ricky in the past, and
none of them was able to do what Ricky was nning to do.
Even the most talented warrior could only defeat a spiritual emperor after practicing martial arts
intensively for about 200 years.
"Doris, Ricky has already made up his mind and chosen his own way. There is no need for you to talk
any more," Tina said worriedly when she noticed Doris getting more emotional.
"Tina, I will never give up as long as there is still even the slightest chance for you," Doris interrupted
Tina before she could finish her sentence.
"Doris, you still don''t believe me. In that case, please give me ten years," Ricky said in a deep and
serious voice when he saw the disbelief in Doris'' face.
"What will you do in those ten years?" asked Doris, confused.
"In ten years, if I fail to cultivate myself into a spiritual emperor, I will do what you ask of me ande
back to your n with you. Then, I''ll be your guy and you can order me to do whatever you want,"
Ricky said while looking at Doris straight in the eyes.
Hearing Ricky''s proposal, Doris and Tina were shocked again by his confidence, or perhaps his
arrogance. They had never met such a mesmerizing warrior before.
It was much harder for a warrior to use ten years to ascend a spiritual emperor''s position than to defeat
a spiritual emperor in forty years.
Such a crazy man.
...
Doris and Tina kept silent for a long time before Doris finally decided to break the silence.
"Alright. I''ll give you ten years. But if you fail to fulfill your promise, I''ll find you no matter where you''re
hiding, because you''re Tina''sst hope," said Doris. It was not easy for her to ept Ricky''s condition.
"Ha-ha. Doris, don''t worry. In ten years, I''lle to you myself if I fail. You know very well that I never
go back on my own words," Ricky promised, smiling now that Doris had agreed to his proposal.
In that moment, Ricky felt the enormous pressures. Even if he had got the regained spiritual meridian, it
still seemed impossible to be a spiritual emperor in no more than ten years. But this was the only
choice he had if he did not want to be manipted by others.
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He knew that if he hadn''t made such a proposal, Doris would have taken him to her n at all costs.
"Now, I''ll be forced to practice martial arts to the fullest no matter what happens. Besides, it''s not like
that I will ever let Tina be hurt by those evil spirits and be an evil princess," Ricky added.
"Ricky, you shouldn''t have made an agreement with Doris. You know what? It''s not fair for you," said
Tina worried.
She actually felt sorry for Ricky. The truth was, it was none of Rick''s business. But now, he got
involved, and he was even forced to make a promise that he would not be able to fulfill.
"I know what I''m doing and saying. Just trust me," Ricky reassured her.
Ricky''s words made Tina admire him even more.
She knew that her gratitude to Ricky would not weaken a bit even ten yearster when he had already
be a spiritual emperor. Perhaps there would be something beyond sheer gratitude. Who knew?
"Ten years is too short a time. Even the most talented warriors do not dare to make such a promise. Go
easy on yourself, Ricky. It does not matter how hard you try. You will still have toe with me in the
end," Doris said, repeating her warning.
"Ha-ha. Doris, I will make it. Just wait and see," Ricky replied with a bright smile on his face.
"By the way, what do you n on doing next?" Ricky asked.
"What''s on your mind?" Doris said.
"If it''s possible, I hope that you would stay here. As you saw a moment ago, I could sessfully dispel
some of the evil spirits," Ricky answered honestly.
"The process might be slow and painful, but I''m sure that I can do better with just a little bit more time,"
Ricky exined.
"But, you..." Doris''s voice trailed off. After all, she had witnessed what happened to Ricky just a few
moments ago.
"Please set your heart at rest. It will help me feel even more confident." Ricky contemted for a
moment and added, "Besides, if you stay here, I will be able to ask you something."
"I understand. You are asking me to teach you the methods of refining weapons," Doris replied.