Chapter 932 - The Immortal Celestial Capital (05)

Chapter 932: 932 - The Immortal Celestial Capital (05)

Qingyi listened with interest to the conversation between the pilot and the space traffic controller.

Honestly, he couldn’t help feeling a little embarrassed.

When one’s cultivation reached a certain height, one simply forgot about the mundane matters common among mortals.

The four Celestial Emperors accompanying him, for example, would never come into direct contact with such a low-level space traffic controller.

They were true deities. The controller, however valuable he might be to society, was ultimately nothing more than an ant.

They existed on completely different planes, and the common rules governing the lives of mortals and lower-level cultivators simply did not apply to them.

As soon as they approached a city, beings of similar power would rush out to greet them, and it would fall on those beings to take care of everything.

Hearing that brief exchange between the pilot and the controller really made him feel as if he were back on Earth, surrounded by all those mundane rules—small things, yet so important for maintaining order in any society.

Their ship broke ranks, leaving the long line of vessels behind, and sped toward the Immortal Celestial Capital.

In Rouxi’s lap, Lingxi had already woken up. She rubbed her eyes with her chubby little hands and let out a soft yawn, her whole tiny body stretching before going limp again against her mother.

Her eyes fell upon the city growing larger and larger in the viewport—a vast, flat surface built atop half an asteroid, covered by a glass dome that shimmered as if bathed in silver.

"Ooooh..." Lingxi let out a tiny, adorable sound of pure admiration, her wide eyes glued to the glass.

She spent most of her days in the world of the mind, so all of this was truly new and exciting to her.

The ship, space, that gigantic city floating in the void. All of it filled her with wonder.

She pointed her little finger from side to side, showing each thing to her father and mother with cheerful babbling, while the two simply smiled at their adorable daughter.

Qingyi reached over and gently pinched one chubby cheek, making her squeal and swat at his hand.

Both Qingyi and Rouxi could consider themselves truly happy.

Qingyi had the most beautiful wives anyone could ask for, living together in a peaceful and happy harem. Not to mention, of course, that adorable, playful little gremlin who warmed his heart so much.

Rouxi had the husband she considered the best man in the world, beautiful companions who were also his wives and whom she saw as sisters, and little Lingxi, the greatest treasure of her life.

She was so focused on her daughter that she didn’t even notice the ship landing.

Only when the hum of the engines died down did she lift her head.

She held Lingxi firmly and stood up, her daughter’s small body sinking into the plush cushion of her chest.

Lingxi grabbed her mother’s neckline with both little hands and tugged, clearly wanting to nurse.

"Not now, sweetheart. Mommy will feed you later," Rouxi said tenderly, patting Lingxi lightly on the back.

Lingxi pouted for a second but nodded, nuzzling her cheek into the warm, pillowy softness of her mother’s breast, the plush flesh dimpling under her cheek.

The ramp lowered with a hiss, and warm air rolled into the cabin.

Qingyi stepped off the ship with Rouxi at his side, Lingxi cradled snugly against her chest. Behind them, the four Celestial Emperors responsible for his protection emerged from the shadows, their golden armor gleaming in the artificial sunlight that warmed and lit the days of the Immortal Celestial City.

"Young Master Qingyi, should we go straight to the Zhang Family?" the eldest of the guards asked, his voice deep and respectful. "I am on friendly terms with Patriarch Zhang and can resolve this easily, if that is your wish."

"No." Qingyi shook his head, his gaze already fixed on the city ahead. "Zhang Fei dared to set his sights on a woman who was already promised to me. Her grandfather undoubtedly used my name to protect her, and Zhang Fei ignored it aside anyway."

"If he despises me that much, I’ll settle this with him personally. Let’s go straight to the hotel where the Divine Maiden is staying."

***

Meanwhile, at the Serene Dawn Hotel.

The Divine Maiden had not left her room.

Her grandfather was already receiving treatment for the serious injuries Zhang Fei had inflicted on him, and, for the time being, the captain of the Immortal City Guard had instructed her not to go out much.

She was desperate.

She knew her sect wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure much longer before giving in, and if that happened, she would no longer be under the protection of the Immortal City Guard.

She would no longer count as Zhang Fei’s victim. In fact, the Guard itself might well come to see her as a runaway wife and arrest her by force to hand her over to the Zhang Family.

Naturally, the prospect filled the Divine Maiden with terror. Her fingers clenched the sleeves of her dress without her realizing it.

"Young Lady." A voice echoed from outside the room, accompanied by light knocks on the door. "Young Master Zhang Fei is back. He demands that you come down so the two of you can speak."

"Didn’t that pig say he wouldn’t be back for another week? I’m not going to see him until then," the Divine Maiden growled, not at all thrilled at the idea of seeing that man again.

"Young Lady... the commander of the Guard is with him." The voice on the other side softened, taking on a concerned tone.

"Apparently, even though the sect hasn’t agreed, the Guard now supports Young Master Zhang Fei. He must have offered the commander something quite substantial for them to ignore the very laws they uphold."

The moment she heard that, the Divine Maiden’s heart sank. The color drained from her face.

She knew full well what Zhang Fei was planning.

To drag her away by force, take her virginity, and use that to force her sect master into accepting the marriage agreement.

There was nowhere left to run. She would have to face Zhang Fei.

She closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, trying to steady her trembling hands.