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"What do you mean by 'strange and eerie'?" Wei Chen asked, furrowing his brow.
Ginger Tooth shrugged lightly and replied, "I've seen Ling Ao a few times. He has quite an appealing appearance, but he always gives off a peculiar vibe. His reputation is excellent, and there have never been any rumors of him being involved with women. For any young man, that's quite abnormal."
"What do you mean by that?"
"I don't mean anything in particular; I'm just sharing what I know. Ling Ao is indeed skilled at winning people's hearts, a true talent in many aspects. But... perhaps he isn't interested in women at all; instead, he might prefer the company of men. There are rumors that he is very close to some handsome young boys and has no female attendants around him—only boys."
Ginger Tooth's expression involuntarily showed a hint of disgust. Any normal man wouldn't be fond of such a person. Working in the palace, Ginger Tooth had more opportunities to interact with Crown Prince Ling Ao and had a deeper understanding of him.
Wei Chen was taken aback. Paralyzed by this revelation, he thought, so that's how it is? No wonder the Crown Prince seemed so oblivious; with so many people in Eryuan City witnessing his relationship with Mu Qingyan, Ling Ao had never made any move against him...
So it was like this?
Wei Chen forced a bitter smile. The Vast World was indeed full of surprises. If that were true, then Crown Prince Ling Ao truly was an oddity.
"Uncle Jiang, you should go back. Dingsheng Trading Company won't be friendly to you. Remember my words: nothing is set in stone. If you're not certain, I won't boast about anything."
"Very well then, I'll quietly observe your methods and see just how strong they really are. Farewell."
Elegant escorted Ginger Tooth away and soon returned to Wei Chen's courtyard, his expression cold as he said, "Wei Chen, Ginger Tooth is one of the higher-ups in the Mu Family. You..."
"Sister Qingya, I won't involve myself in your grievances with the Mu Family. Ginger Tooth came to deliver a message for me; Mu Qingyan's letter states that she will soon marry the royal prince. Ha ha."
"Oh? So soon?"
"Yes, very soon—so soon that I haven't even prepared myself yet."
Wei Chen's face twisted into a cold smile, his eyes flashing with unmasked killing intent.
Elegant frowned and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
"My woman, not even the emperor can take her away! Crown Prince Ling Ao, what is he?" Wei Chen declared with dominance.
Elegant gave Wei Chen a thumbs up and said lightly, "Are you really going to snatch her away?"
"It's not as simple as snatching; I intend to bring down the entire royal family. Sister Qingya, which side will you stand on?" Wei Chen scrutinized Elegant.
Elegant sighed, "I won't stand by your side. After all, we have our own matters to attend to. In the end, we'll each play our own game. If you manage to get her, I'll congratulate you and fulfill my promise."
"That's good."
Elegant agreed with Wei Chen that Mu Qingyan, Mu Yang, Musa, and Mu Qingyan's Mother would not take action against them or Dingsheng Trading Company.
"Wei Chen, do you really have the confidence to confront the royal family?" Elegant pondered for a moment before asking with concern.
"You'll know soon enough where my confidence comes from," Wei Chen smiled and added, "By the way, Ling Cong is set to compete against the previous Peach Blossom Island Island Master's heir at Ancient Spirit Academy. Can you take me to watch?"
"I can," Elegant nodded and smiled. "Although we are at odds with the Mu Family, Ancient Spirit Academy won't stop us from this."
"Great! Tonight, spread the word. Once we have accurate information, the duel will begin three evenings from now. Make sure Ling Cong is prepared."
Elegant was taken aback. "How do you know this?"
"Because I am the heir of Han Mang. Once I defeat Ling Cong, that old man will become the Island Master of Peach Blossom Island, and he will stand by my side to support me."
As soon as these words were spoken, Elegant's expression changed dramatically. She scrutinized Wei Chen closely, and saw that his face was stern, not at all like someone who was joking. Besides, no one would joke about something like this.
However, Elegant still felt uneasy and softly asked, "Are you really?"
"Enough with the nonsense! I want this duel to be the talk of the town! In front of countless strong warriors, I will defeat Ling Cong!"
Elegant's face turned quite strange. The situation had escalated beyond her imagination, and she began to redefine Wei Chen's identity in her mind and how she should treat him.
After a long pause, Elegant seemed to have made a decision. With sincere eyes, she said, "Wei Chen, I should tell you something. Our Dingsheng Trading Company has always been allies with the Fourteenth Prince, Ling Cong."
"Oh? Are you going to inform Ling Cong about my plans beforehand?" Wei Chen sneered.
Elegant shook her head. "No. Compared to Ling Cong, I trust you more. After all, you are a guest elder of our Dingsheng Trading Company. At critical moments, I believe you won't betray us. It was I who invited you to join Dingsheng Trading Company during your most difficult times and provided you with good treatment. You are not the kind of person who forgets kindness."
"So you're trying to morally bind me?" Wei Chen said with a hint of anger.
Elegant nodded with a smile, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at Wei Chen, a look of triumph appearing between her brows. "Exactly."
"Alright, you win. You have done me a favor; I have a scale in my heart and know what to do," Wei Chen replied.
But who truly knew what he was thinking deep down?
As soon as Elegant left, Wei Chen revealed a cold smile and muttered to himself, "Managing such a large Dingsheng Trading Company and still being so naive... Elegant, does moral binding work on me? We are merely using each other."
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone in Ling City knew about the duel between the strongest heirs of the Ling Sheng Dynasty. Peach Blossom Island had always held a prestigious position within the Ling Sheng Dynasty, rarely participating in events or offending anyone. However, those who dared to cross Peach Blossom Island would inevitably face dire consequences.
Even the Soul Palace was reluctant to provoke Peach Blossom Island, as it would be a foolish endeavor. Although the Soul Palace was powerful, its branch in the Ling Sheng Dynasty was not nearly as strong. Compared to Peach Blossom Island, it fell slightly short.
It was precisely because of Peach Blossom Island's esteemed status that the duel between the two heirs of Peach Blossom Island's Island Master garnered so much attention. Furthermore, it was rumored that both current Island Masters would be present. If an heir were to lose, they would never be allowed to set foot on Peach Blossom Island again. This meant that whoever emerged victorious would see their master become the new Island Master, while they themselves would become the Young Master of Peach Blossom Island.
The Fourteenth Prince, Ling Cong, already had a high reputation among the royal family. With another identity revealed, his status soared to new heights! His master was Mr. Mo, the current Island Master of Peach Blossom Island.
Thus, Ling Cong must possess a special bloodline necessary for entering Peach Blossom Island; it was no wonder his Soul Power Realm was so formidable.
This duel not only stirred excitement among the people of Ling City but also attracted influential figures from across the entire Ling Sheng Dynasty, all eager to purchase tickets for this momentous event.
The Ancient Spirit Academy was not large, and with limited seating for the duel—only a little over two thousand tickets available—each ticket was exceedingly expensive. Many factions found themselves unable to secure even one ticket despite exhausting their resources.
By holding the duel at Ancient Spirit Academy, Ling Cong also aimed to curry favor with them. The revenue from ticket sales alone could make major forces envious. With the Mu Family and Crown Prince set to form an alliance through marriage, this move by Ling Cong could keep Ancient Spirit Academy neutral in his competition with Ling Ao for the throne.
It had to be said that this was an exceptionally clever strategy; Ling Cong was as astute as his name suggested.
Groups of people were flocking toward Ancient Spirit Academy. Even if they couldn't enter, waiting outside for firsthand news was still a worthwhile option. This duel concerned the succession of royal power; everyone knew that if Ling Cong won, the throne would be his, leaving Crown Prince Ling Ao with no recourse.
Two elderly men entered Ancient Spirit Academy with tickets in hand. One wore a mask while the other leaned on a cane; they were Iron Crutch Li and Black-Faced Sage, leaders of Crane Summit Sect.
To Wei Chen, they were somewhat familiar faces.
"I wonder who that mysterious heir of Han Mang is? Han Mang is the strongest Formation Master in the Ling Sheng Dynasty; surely his heir must possess exceptional skills in formations as well. It will be difficult for the Fourteenth Prince to win," Iron Crutch Li remarked.
"Well, the wonders of formations are beyond the imagination of those who have not encountered them. When I was young, I had the fortune to see Senior Han Mang once, and he was truly beyond words. The ability to set up formations with just a wave of his hand—who could match that? I hope to witness such incredible formation skills again today. After all the effort spent obtaining this viewing ticket, it will be worth it," said the Black-Faced Sage.
"I wonder if we might encounter Wei Chenzi. He must be doing quite well in Ling City," replied another.
"That guy is indeed impressive. Rumor has it that he works as a guest elder at Dingsheng Trading Company and has reached the Spirit Wisdom Realm. It won't be long before we are no match for him," another added.
"Not yet, though, right? He can kill people across several Soul Power Realms," came the retort.
After Iron Crutch Li and the Black-Faced Sage entered the Ancient Spirit Academy, a group arrived, with a carriage marked by the emblem of the Black Moon Sect.
Descending from the carriage were two stern-faced elders and a young girl wearing a veil. Despite being wrapped in her dress, her beautiful figure could not be concealed. The veil added an air of mystery that drew many glances.
The two elders held significant status; the Black Moon Sect was one of the few sects within the Ling Sheng Dynasty that did not rely on any Major Forces. As a Seventh-Rank Sect, it was an existence that most people could only look up to.
"Mao, this time at the Ancient Spirit Academy, no matter what happens, you must remain calm and avoid any incidents that could jeopardize Soul Palace's grand plan. You cannot afford to make mistakes," said the leader of the Black Moon Sect, who was also secretly the Master of Soul Palace, in a cold voice.
"Do you think Old Man is an idiot? This grand plan involves too much and is personally overseen by me. How could anything go wrong?" Mao replied, glancing at the veiled girl with a smirk. "Just make sure you keep your promise to me when the time comes."
The Master of Soul Palace looked at the Veiled Girl and sneered, "Don't worry; once it's accomplished, my words will hold true."
The girl quietly listened to the conversation between the two elders, feeling an ominous premonition rising within her.
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