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“Yen Er, if it weren't for the news from Brother Three, we wouldn't have known you went to Eryuan City. You left without a word, aren't you afraid of worrying your mother?”
Mu Qingyan's mother, Jiang Langying, had a joyful expression on her face. No matter what, her daughter was back, safe and sound, and the worry that had been lodged in her throat was finally released.
“Mother, I’m back safe and sound, aren’t I? When we see Grandfather later, you have to speak up for me; he will definitely scold me,” Mu Qingyan said as she nestled into Jiang Langying's embrace, feeling anxious and far from the ease she had when parting with Wei Chen.
Jiang Langying sighed with a wry smile, “Forget about your grandfather; just dealing with your father is going to be tough. He is very unhappy about you running off on your own. I can’t help you there; you’ll have to handle it yourself.”
In the Mu Family, it had always been this way—strict father and loving mother.
But this time, Mu Qingyan’s escapade had caused the entire Mu Family to worry, and punishment was inevitable. Jiang Langying didn’t want to be so indulgent as to let Mu Qingyan off the hook completely. There should still be consequences for her actions.
“Yen Er, you finally decided to come back?”
A handsome middle-aged man walked into the room; it was Mu Qingyan's father, Mu Shengfeng.
Mu Shengfeng’s face was filled with anger. He had four sons who could roam freely without concern, but his precious daughter’s reckless behavior made him very displeased.
“Father, please don’t scold me! I gained a lot from this trip,” Mu Qingyan said as she threw herself into Mu Shengfeng's arms, instantly diffusing his anger.
He sighed and said, “Yen Er, if something happened to you, how would I explain it to your grandfather? How would I explain it to the royal family?”
“What’s there to explain to the royal family?” Mu Qingyan's expression changed as she replied coldly.
Jiang Langying smiled and said, “Yen Er, in six months it will be your wedding day. You will marry into the Ling Family and soon become a revered queen. Don’t you know that?”
“Six months? Who decided that? I have no idea!” Mu Qingyan exclaimed in panic.
"The royal selection of the Auspicious Day is just about half a year away. You must stay at the Ancient Spirit Academy during this time and not run around. If anything happens, our Mu Family cannot bear the consequences," Jiang Langying said with a smile. The thought of her precious daughter marrying into the royal family and potentially becoming a queen filled her with pride. Moreover, that prince was exceptionally talented and strong in cultivation, truly a dragon among men. Jiang Langying was quite satisfied.
Mu Qingyan remained silent, her heart occupied by Wei Chen, showing no interest in the so-called queen.
But in this situation, could she reveal her true feelings? Perhaps the first person who would want to eliminate Wei Chen would be Mu Shengfeng.
"Yen Er, what's wrong? This is your big day! The prince is a Talented Youth; you two are quite compatible. Don't overthink it; just let things unfold naturally," Jiang Langying advised as she noticed Mu Qingyan's furrowed brow.
"Yes, let things unfold naturally. Why worry so much?" Mu Qingyan thought to herself, then said, "Mother, is six months too soon? I still..."
"No, in six months you'll be eighteen; there's no need to hesitate," Jiang Langying replied with a smile.
Mu Shengfeng nodded in agreement. "That's right. Once you're married, you'll naturally mature and won't pull any more stunts like running away."
"Dad, I gained a lot from my trip. Do you know why I went to Eryuan City?"
As soon as Mu Qingyan finished speaking, an energetic old man strode in and coldly asked, "Yen Er, what did you gain?"
Seeing the old man, Mu Qingyan immediately lowered her head respectfully and said, "Grandfather, I condensed the Spirit of Valor; it's a Divine Sword Soul."
"Divine Sword Soul? Hmph! The divine swords are all at the Ancient Spirit Academy. I would love to see what kind of sword can be called a Divine Sword Soul!"
Mu Qingyan's grandfather, Mu Ba, was the head of the Mu Family and the Grand Elder of the Ancient Spirit Academy, a seventh-level Human Soul Realm expert. Although he did not release his Soul Power pressure, just one glare from him could make Mu Qingyan feel terrified.
Mu Qingyan rolled her eyes and pouted. "Grandfather, if my Sword Soul impresses you, it proves that my trip was worthwhile, and you won't punish me."
"Hmph! If it truly is a Divine Sword Soul, I will personally ensure you face no punishment," Mu Ba said coldly as he stared at Mu Qingyan.
Mu Qingyan smiled and nodded lightly, "Just watch closely."
With that, Mu Qingyan extended her hand, palm facing up, and a Golden Sword appeared in her grasp.
Although the sword's aura was not particularly strong, the sheer, terrifying sword energy emanating from it left Mu Ba, Mu Shengfeng, and Jiang Langying all in shock.
They stared unblinkingly at the Golden Sword in Mu Qingyan's hand, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Everyone from the Ancient Spirit Academy were masters of the sword, and they could naturally discern just how high the grade of that Sword Soul was!
"Yen Er, where did this Sword Soul come from?" Mu Ba asked in a deep voice.
"I found a piece of information in a book within the academy. In Eryuan City at Lijun Mountain, a Peerless Strongman once killed a Fire Phoenix using a Golden Sword. I thought I would try my luck without telling you. If I had informed you, you definitely wouldn’t have let me go," Mu Qingyan explained. She continued, "I met a friend on Lijun Mountain who helped me condense this Sword Soul."
Then, Mu Qingyan recounted everything that had happened on Lijun Mountain but omitted any mention of Wei Chen and the secrets surrounding him.
"What an incredible stroke of luck! This Sword Soul is undoubtedly a top-tier Tenth Rank Sword Soul; calling it a divine sword would not be an exaggeration. As your grandfather promised, I won’t punish you this time. However, from now on, you cannot leave the Ancient Spirit Academy even a step; otherwise, the punishment will be doubled."
As Mu Ba spoke, his eyes never left that Sword Soul.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I won't sneak out again," Mu Qingyan said playfully as she retracted the Sword Soul into her palm.
"Yen Er, you can leave now. We have some matters to negotiate."
Mu Shengfeng dismissed Mu Qingyan. Once she was far enough away, he turned to Mu Ba and Jiang Langying with a serious expression. "Yen Er seems to be acting strangely."
"Yes, that person named Wei Chen—based on the news from Eryuan City—definitely has some significance. But his relationship with Yen Er seems overly close," Mu Ba replied.
Jiang Langying and Mu Shengfeng both knew what Wei Chen had done in Eryuan City. Especially outside Eryuan City, Mu Qingyan, accompanied by Musa and Mu Yang, rushed to help Wei Chen. The moment they met, she threw herself into his embrace. Such an important matter, how could they possibly be unaware?
The Ancient Spirit Academy had eyes and ears spread throughout the Ling Sheng Dynasty. As long as they wanted to know something significant, nothing could escape their grasp.
Mu Ba sneered coldly and said, "Does that kid still want to join the Ancient Spirit Academy? Do we all look like fools? If he comes, he'll have more chances to interact with Yen Er, and who knows what trouble might arise."
"Indeed, with Yen Er's wedding approaching, nothing must disturb it. Sigh, I suppose the royal Ling Family has also received the news; they won't tolerate any sand in their eyes," Jiang Langying expressed her concern.
"Regardless of the royal family's reaction, that kid absolutely cannot come to the Ancient Spirit Academy. When the time for assessment comes, we can make some moves to ensure he withdraws on his own. Yen Er is just momentarily infatuated; before long, she'll forget about him," Mu Shengfeng said coldly.
"Then it's settled. After all, he did help Yen Er; we can't be ungrateful. If it were someone else, we would have eliminated them directly," a ruthless glint flashed in Mu Ba's eyes.
With that, Mu Ba left, followed by Mu Shengfeng, leaving Jiang Langying alone in the room.
"Yen Er, as your mother, there's little I can do to help you with this matter. Everything depends on you now. In truth, marrying into royalty—if it brings no happiness or joy—what's the point? Wasn't I just like you back then? All these years in the Mu Family, have I ever been truly happy? Your father treats me well; everyone in the Mu Family treats me well. But how can I forget that boy who risked his life to save me?"
Jiang Langying sat there lost in thought, a nostalgic look appearing in her eyes as she murmured, "He is now at Soul Palace, holding a high position and power that rivals your father's."
At the very center of Linghuang City stood the majestic royal palace. The palace area was vast, divided into three parts: the outer city, middle city, and inner city. The outer city housed one hundred thousand Imperial Forest Army troops; the middle city was guarded by numerous powerful warriors; and the inner city had hundreds of Spirit Wisdom Realm experts, Surge Realm warriors, and even Eighth Rank Soul Realm experts lurking within. It was impenetrable; anyone attempting to invade the royal city to kill a Royal Family member would face Sword Mountain.
Even Ximen Duan from back in the day, who had slaughtered invincible foes throughout the Ling Sheng Dynasty, lacked the strength to penetrate the core of the royal city.
The Holy Dynasty Royal Family's power was not merely boastful; from Spirit Realm to Spirit Wisdom Realm and Surge Realm, all the way to the strongest Human Soul Realm, the royal family held absolute superiority in both quantity and quality compared to any sects or institutions like the Ancient Spirit Academy or Soul Palace.
It was rumored that Soul Palace posed a threat to the royal family solely because its members were elusive and shrouded in mystery. However, if it came down to a real confrontation where Soul Palace unleashed its full force, they still wouldn't be able to breach the palace's interior.
The current Emperor of the Ling Sheng Dynasty, Ling Jueyun, was said to have reached the ninth level of Human Soul Realm. Thus he had little interest in managing Holy Dynasty affairs; in his prime years, he was plotting his abdication to focus on cultivation and attempt to advance to Earth Soul Realm.
Crown Prince Ling Ao had long been designated as the heir apparent. If Ling Jueyun were to abdicate, the throne would likely be his without any surprises.
However, it was not a certainty. The reason Ling Jueyun had not directly announced his abdication was that among his many offspring, there was one true talent—his Fourteenth Prince, Ling Cong—who, at just fifteen years of age, had already reached the third level of the Spirit Wisdom Realm.
Crown Prince Ling Ao, at twenty-three years old, also possessed the same level of cultivation in the Spirit Wisdom Realm. Although he was already an extraordinary talent, he paled in comparison to Ling Cong. Within the royal family, it was widely believed that by the time Ling Cong reached Ling Ao's age, he would likely have broken through to the Surge Realm.
Support for Ling Cong to inherit the throne was growing.
In the Inner City of the Imperial Palace, within the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, a handsome and refined young man quietly listened to his subordinates' reports.
It was Crown Prince Ling Ao.
"His strength is indeed impressive, and his talent is remarkable. If I could bring him into my camp, he would be a formidable ally. It's just a pity that Mu Qingyan is my Consort Crown Prince; even if I don't like her, I cannot let anyone take her away."
Ling Ao's expression remained calm, even though there were hints of suspicion regarding his fidelity. He remained unperturbed.
"What about the Fourteenth Prince?" Ling Ao inquired.
"He received news and left the palace. According to intelligence from my subordinates, he seems to be looking for Wei Chen," came the reply.
Ling Ao smiled lightly and said, "Let him go. I wonder if that Wei Chen will surprise me. The situation in Ling City has been too stable for too long."
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