“I didn’t expect that I’d run into a Spirit Seed Realm old Senior when I came to the Scripture Repository Hall to look for a Cultivation Method.”
Xiao Minghuang steadied herself and didn’t bother thinking about the so-called duty to guard Great Xia.
Right now, she hadn’t even stepped into the Qi Refining Realm, so the fate of the nation was way too far removed from her.
She had gotten her hands on an Earth Rank Low Grade Cultivation Method, but she had no plans to cultivate it.
This Cultivation Method wasn’t weak, but if she gave it away, she’d at least get a tenfold return, and at the very least, it could be upgraded to Earth Rank Middle Grade.
“I’ve already used up today’s compensation attempts.
I’ll give it to Ruo Shui tomorrow.”
Having made up her mind, Xiao Minghuang didn’t linger in the Scripture Repository Hall and turned to leave.
But as she reached the door, she vaguely heard a commotion outside.
After listening carefully, her heart stirred.
She suppressed her presence and walked out the door.
… Outside the Scripture Repository Hall.
Seventh Prince Xiao Gang was leading a group of Imperial Clan juniors, facing off against Ye Ruoshui and the guards of the Scripture Repository Hall.
“You’re the Servant Girl by Ninth Sister’s side?” Seventh Prince Xiao Gang was tall and burly, nearly two meters high, his whole body packed with muscle, looking extremely imposing.
His gaze landed on Ye Ruoshui, a flash of amazement in his eyes.
Ye Ruoshui was still young, but her figure was already slender and alluring, especially the full curves on her chest that drew the eye, and her round, cute face with a hint of baby fat made for a striking contrast that was hard to resist.
“Father has been misled by slander and wrongly trusted Ninth Princess.
Little beauty, why not come with this Prince? We can walk the Great Dao together and be a happy couple—wouldn’t that be wonderful?” Seventh Prince shook his head and grinned as he spoke.
“Seventh Prince is so handsome, and the young lady is so beautiful—they’re a perfect match, don’t you all think?” “Yeah, that’s right!” The Imperial Clan juniors all jeered and chimed in.
The guards present all looked grim.
For a Royal Family member to openly harass a powerless Servant Girl in public—if word got out, where would the Royal Family’s dignity go? Ye Ruoshui’s face turned pale, her fists clenched tight, but her eyes were full of stubborn defiance.
She knew Xiao Minghuang had come to the Scripture Repository Hall, so after finishing her chores, she’d come to escort her Highness to her new residence.
She hadn’t expected to run into Seventh Prince and his group.
“If I had even half of Your Highness’s strength, I wouldn’t have to put up with these people’s nonsense.”
Ye Ruoshui fell silent, but after a moment, a fierce desire to become stronger rose in her heart, burning like a raging fire.
Just then—
“Xiao Gang, it’s only been a few days, but your mouth is still as foul as ever.”
Suddenly, a voice rang out, clear and pleasant like a spring, but cold as a biting wind.
The smile on Xiao Gang’s face slowly faded.
He didn’t even need to look to know who it was! Ninth Princess, Xiao Minghuang!
“Oh, so it’s my defeated subordinate!” Everyone turned to look.
At the entrance of the Scripture Repository Hall, a stunning young woman in a bright yellow dress strolled out gracefully.
Her presence was no less imposing than the towering Seventh Prince—if anything, she was even more commanding!
“I heard that Ninth Princess’s Cultivation not only wasn’t crippled, but has advanced even further.
Is that true or not?”
“Who knows about her Cultivation, but Ninth Princess’s beauty is even more dazzling than it was at the Competition seven days ago!”
All the Imperial Clan juniors, male and female alike, were visibly amazed.
Sensing that his followers were wavering, Seventh Prince barked, “Don’t forget who gave you the chance to study in the Imperial Palace!”
“And besides, after being seriously injured, she’s somehow stronger than before? Does that even make sense? Use your brains for once!”
At that, the Imperial Clan juniors fell silent.
The Second Prince was the Xia Emperor’s child with the highest Cultivation and had the most support.
He was already showing signs of becoming the leader of the group, and unless something unexpected happened, he’d soon be named Crown Prince.
Even the most talented, the Sixth Prince with a Mysterious Grade top-tier single Spiritual Root, couldn’t compete with him.
But then the Ninth Princess suddenly appeared, receiving great favor from the Xia Emperor, which made the Second Prince suspicious.
That’s why he sent Seventh Prince to lead these Imperial Clan juniors living in the Imperial City to test the waters.
In fact, most of them didn’t believe the Ninth Princess was already at Body Tempering Ninth Level, which is why they’d come along.
Facing the aggressive Seventh Prince—
Xiao Minghuang’s expression didn’t change at all.
She walked straight to Ye Ruoshui’s side.
She gently patted Ye Ruoshui’s soft hair and said softly, “Are you scared?”
Ye Ruoshui was stunned for a moment, then her eyes grew determined.
“As long as I’m by Your Highness’s side, I’m not afraid!”
“Good girl.
Now watch how I deal with this yapping Vicious Dog.”
Xiao Minghuang’s tone was calm.
She hadn’t directly spoken to Seventh Prince or the others, but that one offhand remark completely enraged Seventh Prince.
Seventh Prince’s eyes bulged with fury, almost spitting fire.
He shouted, “You little brat, are you looking to die? Looks like I didn’t beat you hard enough last time.
I should’ve crippled you for good, but you survived.
This time, I won’t go easy on you!”
As he spoke, Seventh Prince’s Aura/Momentum surged, his muscles swelling until they nearly burst his loose robe.
A powerful wave of Qi and Blood Power erupted, the aura of a Body Refinement Seventh Level cultivator suddenly enveloping Xiao Minghuang.
The pressure was so intense that even the Imperial Clan juniors outside the range could feel it.
The guard captain, the highest Cultivation among the guards present, looked surprised and thought, So the Second Prince has the highest Cultivation, and the Sixth Prince is the most talented, but I didn’t expect the usually low-key Seventh Prince to be a Body Cultivation Genius!
“Ninth Your Highness, Seventh Prince is a rare Body Cultivator.
You must be careful!” Sensing trouble, the guard captain quickly sent a voice transmission to Xiao Minghuang.
Xiao Minghuang glanced at the guard captain, a hint of curiosity in her heart.
She didn’t know him at all—why was he warning her?
But it didn’t affect her judgment at all.
Xiao Minghuang nodded slightly at the guard captain, then turned her gaze back to Seventh Prince.
Even if Seventh Prince was a rare Body Cultivator, strong enough to challenge above his level, there was no way he could beat her at Body Tempering Ninth Level.
So Xiao Minghuang was full of confidence.
Seventh Prince unleashed all his pressure, trying to force Xiao Minghuang to back down.
But even as he gave it his all, sweat beading on his forehead—
Xiao Minghuang’s flawless, jade-like face showed no sign of strain, and her calm, clear eyes were full of ease and leisure.
What was going on? Seventh Prince was baffled.
In his mind—
At the Competition seven days ago, Xiao Minghuang had barely survived, probably saved by the Xia Emperor and had her Cultivation restored.
But after the Competition, he’d advanced to Body Tempering Seventh Realm, surpassing Xiao Minghuang.
With the powerful Qi and Blood Power of a Body Cultivator, he should be able to suppress anyone at the same Realm/Cultivation Stage.
But what he saw now was completely beyond his expectations.
