When the last ray of golden light dissolved, Xia Yang carefully began to control the three high-level abilities in his body, and finally spent all his spiritual stones.
[Master, since you no longer have spiritual stones, you can go back from the Supreme Boundless Store!]
At the same time, a sacred and elusive female voice rumbled in his mind as bright flashes of dazzling white light enveloped his body. He quickly found himself in a state of weightlessness.
But soon that feeling of weightlessness was replaced by the sounds of a familiar melody, framed by the noisy shouts of the banquet attendees.
âIâm back,â he whispered, slowly opening his eyes, gleaming in the moonlight.
He could feel the power bubbling in his tightly clenched fists with ease. A smile appeared on his face. He was no longer that weak chicken. He believed that except for the generals and imperial bodyguards over the Little Edge of the Kingdom, no one in the main hall could resist his punch.
âAnd that physiqueâŚâ
Xia Yang removed the golden hairpin from his head and began to knead it like clay. Not only did his fragile skin not have the slightest damage when he did this, but not a single mark was also left on it.
Pleasantly surprised, he chugged down a large glass of wine and tore into a huge piece of meat. He was finally rid of his wasteful status.
â First Prince, it looks like youâve stumbled upon something worth celebrating.
A womanâs voice rose above the noise, interrupting his merriment.
Xia Yang turned around and saw Tang Dyer standing behind him with a bronze wine glass and a warm, graceful smile.
The approaching Tan Dyer aroused his curiosity.
Just now, at the banquet, the other twelve imperial princes showered her with warm compliments and good intentions. They praised her, boasting of their superior abilities and qualifications as possible husbands. They even gave her rare treasures to win her favor. it was so lively here that the two princes almost fought.
Only Xia Yang, the first prince, could close his eyes and remain calm amidst this chaos. This caught her attention.
â Indeed, the princess is contentedly attentive,â Xia Yan said, nodding and smiling in good spirits.
Tang Dyer quietly congratulated him. However, she did not develop the conversation further.
Even before she arrived at the palace, she had learned that the first prince was a âwaste of time and effort.â Her imperial father, her royal mother, her brothers and sisters had convinced her not to choose him, despite the circumstances.
Still, she did not think that an ordinary man carrying the title of âwasterâ on his shoulders could display such an easy, relaxed posture as Xia Yang did now. Of course, she did not know that he was no longer a âwaste of time and strengthâ or that his strength was now superior to that of the other imperial Xia princes.
â âŚSecond Princess, I spent a great deal of effort and even sacrificed a Little Extremity specialist to capture this blue-green ice leopard from the frozen lands of the Far North. At first, I planned to use its heart for medicine. But after seeing how beautiful it was, I decided to keep it!
The refined voice of the Thirteenth Prince Xia Yangzi suddenly echoed throughout the hall.
â However, I recently heard that you, the second princess, like to keep your pets. Since our palace already has many rare and exotic animals, I present you with this blue-green ice leopard as a gift. I would be very honored if you would accept the gift!
The thirteenth prince clapped his hands, and immediately a group of soldiers raised a thousand-year-old cold iron cage about the height of a man. Inside, green flames illuminated the paws of a sleeping leopard wrapped in an icy blanket.
The soldiers quickly sprinkled red powder between the bars of the cage. Two sighs passed. Then the leopard flinched and slowly opened its aquamarine eyes, revealing an innocent look to its onlookers.
The average person would have simply seen this green ice leopard as a dangerous, unapproachable creature. However, in the eyes of the royal standing before him, it was just a sweet and adorable spiritual beast.
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Tang Dyerâs eyes lit up with gentle love.
â Although this leopard is a Stage 1 beast of the Core Realm, you have nothing to fear. One of my best trainers has been taming him for years. Now he is intelligent and obedient, and far from his former wild nature.
Xia Yanqi smiled with obvious smugness at Tang Dyerâs reaction. And in confirmation of his words, he gestured for the nearest soldier to open the cage.
The leopard stepped onto the corridor floor. It slowly strutted in front of Tan Dyer as directed by its trainer and rubbed its cold, icy fur against her fingers.
Very satisfied, Tan Dyer brought her face closer to the beast. (Do you want some?)
The faces of the other imperial princes turned pale when they saw this scene. They were mistaken in thinking that the gifts they had prepared would be enough to win the princessâs hand.
Xia Yanqi raised his head and looked around the crowd with a triumphant look. He couldnât help himself and smile even wider.
With Tang Dyerâs favor, he would gain a solid advantage over them. And if he becomes her final decision, he will not only win over her beauty, but he will also seize the Colossus that was the great kingdom of the Tang. After that, all the ministers and officials will surely unite under his banner, which will facilitate the future seizure of the Xia throne.
Just at this moment of sweet victory, however.
The gentle green ice leopard became bloodthirsty and savage, his face fierce and fearful. It roared, baring thick white fangs, and lunged at Tan Dyer, intending to tear her to pieces.
â Stop that beast! Somebody protect the princess!
The faces of the generals and imperial guardsmen accompanying her changed as soon as they realized the purpose of the leopardâs attack. By the time they made the first move, it was too late to stop it. They expected Tang Dyer to be wounded long before their spiritual Qi swords could fly through the air and kill the beast. The green ice leopard was too close, and they were caught off guard.
Tan Dyer watched as the leopard suddenly lunged forward. She tried to dodge it, but she was only a cultivator of the Yuan Kingdom. Her heart skipped a beat as the desperate shadow of the Core Realm beast loomed over her.
At that decisive moment, Xia Yang beside her moved.
âDie, evil creature!â
Xia Yanâs eyes were full of rage as he lowered his heavy, ferocious fist into the green ice leopardâs belly.
The figure of the leopard flew into the wall like a projectile, making the entire main hall shudder.
Streams of blood trickled from the beastâs mouth and the hole it had made in its belly. He whimpered with each breath, twitching only for a moment before becoming motionless.
The clatter of falling rocks and bricks was followed by a cold silence.