Chapter 537 - 491: The Alluring Princess

Chapter 537: Chapter 491: The Alluring Princess

Little Ling’Er followed behind the Empress Dowager. Although they were playing together, she was not as cheerful as Lin Shuishui and the other girls, and her gaze frequently wandered, clearly somewhat distracted.

It wasn’t until she saw that familiar figure that a trace of excitement suddenly appeared in Little Ling’Er’s beautiful, glass-like eyes.

"Brother Qin Yu!"

Little Ling’Er quickly stepped forward, naturally taking his hand, her delicate face filled with a sweet smile.

Unfortunately, such an enchanting scene could only be seen by Qin Yu, while others could only see a moonlit view.

"Why, don’t you like it here?"

Qin Yu keenly noticed the anomaly with Little Ling’Er and gently squeezed her boneless little hand, asking.

"I like it."

Little Ling’Er thought for a moment, squinting her eyes into an adorable crescent shape: "But Ling’Er likes to be with Brother Qin Yu even more."

Who can resist this?!

Qin Yu felt a warmth in his heart, unsure where this little girl had learned such charming words.

He looked up and down at the graceful young girl before him, wondering whether it was because her body was comfortable now, or if Little Ling’Er was eager to grow up.

Compared to the first meeting, the Princess now had a well-proportioned body, and her fitting dress could barely cover it up, plus her porcelain doll-like face, making her seem like a little fairy from Immortal Spirit Island entering reality.

If not knowing Little Ling’Er’s true age, Qin Yu feared he could no longer resist removing some hidden dangers for her.

In the afternoon, there happened to be an auction on the fourth floor of Carefree Pavilion.

Qin Yu, with his numerous beautiful wives, entered a private room, and whatever they liked was bid on and won.

This auction was not large, and the venue was limited, with only three private rooms. Anyone with some knowledge knew that those seated in private rooms were undoubtedly of extraordinary status.

As for malicious price hiking?

There aren’t that many people with nothing better to do in the Imperial Capital.

Moreover, the cultivation resources for Su Xihe and others were barely enough, as for Treasures of Heaven and Earth?

What kind of Treasures of Heaven and Earth could compare to the warm currents in their bodies?

What they liked were merely things that looked good or fun, even if some noble ladies wanted to bid, Qin Yu’s flat-out price scared them off from competing.

This left Qin Yu a bit disappointed; after finally attending an auction, he originally thought he might encounter some Child of Destiny or a high-profile figure declaring their identity, but it turned out to be so calm.

It seems most people do have brains.

As the auction items arrived, seeing the smiles blooming on his beautiful wives’ faces, Qin Yu suddenly felt that this ordinary life was exactly what he had always pursued?

Throughout the auction, Qin Yu bid on more than ten items, and with the Tributor status discount from Carefree Pavilion, it all cost less than a hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones.

Whenever he returned from "business trips" with the Empress, the Flame Guard would present a considerable sum of Spirit Stones, in addition to the identity of Guest Minister at Carefree Pavilion, and the gains from repairing the shattered formations last time, now as long as he didn’t bid on the key treasures, he didn’t have to worry too much about the supply of Spirit Stones.

Today, Qin Yu didn’t go to the top floor to guide Bai Yaosha.

The main reason is, that kind of teaching posture he really couldn’t restrain himself, and this array-obsessed elder sister-in-law is too pure, causing him a strong sense of guilt, feeling a bit embarrassed to bully her openly.

If one day the elder sister learns these things between men and women, the thought itself is a bit awkward.

Hmm.

However, thinking of Bai Yaosha’s hardship in researching the shattered formations almost every time exhausting her Spiritual Power, Qin Yu felt a bit unable to bear it.

Next time there’s an opportunity, he still wants to go see the elder sister, can’t always let her fight alone.

...

On the northernmost side of the Great Yan Immortal Country, named Mountain Miao Hall.

In this area, not only does the Hall Master preside, but there is also a troop stationed here throughout the year.

The reason is none other.

This area borders Great Chu Immortal Country!

In the first few years after the Empress ascended the throne, Great Chu Immortal Country was covetously eyeing Mountain Miao Hall, which possesses a massive Spirit Vein and is rich in Treasures of Heaven and Earth, resulting in many powerful cultivators frequently invading.

This situation lasted for several years until the Empress personally stepped forward to negotiate with Emperor Chu, finally demonstrating her might at the Great Chu Imperial Capital, restoring calm to the border area.

However, this calm only means that the Great Chu Immortal Country does not invade with large groups of cultivators, but every once in a while, some scheming Great Chu Immortal Country cultivators would secretly infiltrate this region.

Yet, even this superficial calm is destined to be broken today.

In a chain of continuous mountains, hides a swampland as large as dozens of miles, surrounded by towering peaks, overlooking this ominous place like giants.

This place is engulfed in miasma all year round, harboring deadly toxins. Inhaling even a little can cause a person to fall unconscious, or even die. From afar, it looks like it’s covered with a green curtain, even powerful cultivators dare not venture too deeply.

Through the miasma, a swampland with a strange, dark green hue comes into view, occasionally bubbling, as if some fierce beast lurks below, with some yellowish trees floating, and occasionally half-visible eerie white bones.

And in this sparsely populated swamp area, suddenly the sound of wind-breaking emerges, only to see three figures rapidly shuttling across.

The leading person, wearing luxurious robes, looked dignified and exuded profound ripples all around, clearly indicating the person was of exceptional status.

Behind him were two others, both clad in silver armor, shining with a cold light in the miasma, even the miasma couldn’t approach within several meters of them.

"Young Master, be careful!"

The silver-armored man on the left shouted sternly, suddenly drawing a long knife from his waist and fiercely slashing forward.

"Boom!"

Almost simultaneously, the swampy ground ahead suddenly exploded, and a massive beast shadow lunged toward them.

"Whoosh!"

However, with a flash of cold light, before the fierce beast could approach, it was cut in half, spilling a foul-smelling blood all over the ground.

"Faster!"

The noble young man in the middle did not pause at all, weaving through as if unsurprised.

For ordinary cultivators, this swampy area is a perilous place to avoid, yet the trio traversed it as if walking on flat ground. Even if a beast attacked, it posed no obstacle to them.

In this manner, after merely a moment, the three had reached the central area of dozens of miles of swamp.

Here, it was no longer a misty swamp but a protruding piece of ground.

What was unsettling was the miasma swirling here had reached a viscous level, covering the land in a few hundred meters as if enveloped by a pool of dark green liquid.

"Young master, allow us to proceed."

The two silver armor cultivators stepped forward boldly, exchanged a glance, and their long swords descended ferociously, carrying a terrifying sharpness as they hacked at that area.

"Boom!"

The next moment, the region, once viscous like liquid, was forcibly torn open, creating a gap.

Vaguely, a faint halo appeared, as if a world of its own existed within.

"It’s indeed the Water Netherworld Lotus!"

Delight flashed in the eyes of the leading noble young man, who immediately gestured for his subordinates to retrieve the treasures of heaven and earth inside.

Seeing this, the two silver armor cultivators did not hesitate, their bodies swelling with a powerful spiritual qi surge as they shot forward.

"Hiss!"

However, just as the two approached that ’isolated island’ of land, a faint glow emerged on the water below, as a pair of obsidian-like pupils surfaced. The swamp churned wildly, and a giant serpent, dozens of zhang long, suddenly lunged out, opening its massive mouth and swallowing the two silver armor cultivators whole.

"Impossible, how could there be such a powerful beast here?"

The noble young man’s face abruptly changed.

As they first entered this place, they had probed yet detected no trace of this fierce creature’s aura. They never imagined there’d be a beast capable of rivaling a Foundation Establishment realm entity here!

"Swoosh!"

The young man of the Lotus Platform Realm, facing the cold stare of the serpent’s eyes, dared not hesitate for a moment, immediately trying to withdraw.

Yet, the next moment, his figure was blasted back.

Unbeknownst to him, an old man with a sinister face had appeared behind him.

"Who are you to dare contend with my Mountain Miao Hall for the treasures of heaven and earth?"

Yet, without receiving any response, the giant serpent opened its mouth, a terrifying pressure descending, rendering him immobile.

In just a moment, the area returned to silence again.

As if the people who were here moments ago never existed.

Meanwhile, in Mountain Miao Hall.

A token quietly shattered, and the strong one in charge of guarding the life tokens had their face changed drastically upon seeing this and immediately sent out a message.

Soon, the main hall of Mountain Miao Hall gathered several strong figures.

Leading them was none other than the Hall Master of Mountain Miao Hall... Wang Liweng.

His face was solemn, with an inescapable sadness in his expression, his white hair glaringly striking.

The atmosphere in the entire hall was unusually oppressive, with Wang Liweng pacing back and forth, while the few below remained silent.

A moment later, a graceful figure wearing a mask walked in slowly.

Upon seeing this, Wang Liweng and others immediately bowed and saluted.

The graceful figure walked straight to the main seat, and the royal emblem on their robe made it clear that this was a Flame Guard!

"Flame Guard, my son went to collect the Water Netherworld Lotus, and now his life token has shattered, the two accompanying guards have also perished."

Wang Liweng reported immediately, his voice low, barely hiding his sorrow.

"Water Netherworld Lotus?"

Flame Guard Yan Ruo furrowed Dai Mei slightly.

The Mountain Miao Hall’s area was rich in spirit veins, fostering many treasures of heaven and earth. However, treasures like the Water Netherworld Lotus, useful even to Foundation Establishment realm experts, were still quite rare.

"Investigate thoroughly, if cultivators from the Great Chu Immortal Country are found, report to me immediately."

For some reason, Yan Ruo had an ominous feeling.

Treasures of heaven and earth like the Water Netherworld Lotus would certainly be recorded by the Mountain Miao Hall, and they would collect it when it was about to mature.

The occurrence of such an accident was likely related to cultivators from the Great Chu Immortal Country.

After all, in this region, though the sects stood prominently, no one would be foolish enough to lay hands on the young master of the Mountain Miao Hall.