chapter 7

The meaning of Tang Dyer’s words was clear. She wanted Xia Yang to be her husband. No one had expected such an outcome, even after they had witnessed the first prince kill the green ice leopard. Truth be told, they found it hard to believe that Xia Yang was still anything more than a “waste of time”; it was something that could not be expunged from their minds in one day

Fortunately, Tang Dyer did not care about this problem. As someone with a clear mind, she saw Xia Yan for what he was, the only one of the thirteen imperial princes who closely matched her personality. Needless to say, she was grateful that he did not take advantage of her gratitude, even though he had saved her. She was amazed at his calmness, his confidence, and the fact that he had already reached the Kingdom of the Core. (e…. degrees of cultivation! can’t you just add bronze, silver, gold there? already cd confused by these degrees *shoutout*!!!)

He was a peer who surpassed her.

Given these factors, she was sure that Xia Yang was the perfect candidate.

…

“Um…”

Like everyone else, Xia Yang was a little surprised himself. He only wanted to save Tang Dyer. Becoming her chosen husband was an unintended consequence. Nevertheless, he understood the reason for her decision. He had proven, at least to her, that he was the strongest of the thirteen imperial princes when he killed that green ice leopard. She found this display of strength more valuable and compelling than any sweet word or gift his younger brothers could give in this world in which strength was above all else.

– Hahahahaha… this is wonderful! My Xia family is very flattered, the second princess, that you have developed sympathy for my eldest son the jackass.

Although the Xia Emperor was perplexed as to why Xia Yan’s strength had suddenly increased dramatically, the matter of Princess Tang and the organization of the royal wedding was extremely important.

– Xia Yan, the second princess, as the self-proclaimed official of this marriage, I declare that the entire Xia people will celebrate your wedding in three months! – Finished the Xia Emperor, without once asking if his son agreed.

– Congratulations, Your Majesty!

– Congratulations, Second Princess! – All the ministers and officers shouted in one voice, kissing the floor, dropping to their knees.

“So this marriage is… is officially bound!”

The unperturbed Xia Yang watched the spectacle in silence.

The royal wedding was a popular method that countries used to form diplomatic alliances among themselves. He knew this, of course, as the emperor’s eldest son. And he didn’t mind marrying this gorgeous beauty. She had a powerful background, and she was a woman that ordinary men could only dream of but never truly possess. It was far from a bad arrangement for him.

– Gosh, how could this have happened!

– We had prepared long and hard for this day, and yet he was the one who kidnapped her!

– The man who shouldn’t have been a threat was the winner in the end!

– With Princess Tang’s support, doesn’t the throne already belong to him?

– The dickish schemer.

– …

Emperor Xia’s words almost made the other twelve imperial princes begin to cough up blood.

They had despised Xia Yan for more than one or two days. In their eyes, he was a notch below them, a wastrel who would present no challenge when they vied for the throne. But now this profligacy has somehow stolen this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from them, trampling their pride into the mud.

How could they consent?

– Father Emperor!

At this moment, the figure in the magnificent brocade dress to Xia Yan’s right stood up and began to speak. His tone was low and submissive.

Xia Yang cast a glance at the young man. It was his second brother Xia Fanghan.

– Father Emperor… I find the case of the green ice leopard and the older brother very strange. (oh b****, really?!)

The solemnity of his words immediately caught everyone’s attention.

– This must have all been planned,” they all thought.

– As far as I know, the thirteenth brother has been raising this green ice leopard for several years. His wild nature was long suppressed and polished by time and proper training. He would not have attacked the second princess unless someone had used some special method to make him do it! I also had a thought. Big brother, you have been weak and infirm since you were little. I saw you a few days ago, and your condition has not changed. Nevertheless, a few days have passed, and you can suddenly use one blow to kill the spiritual beast of the Kingdom Core without using spiritual Qi. Would any of you believe me if I told you that there is nothing suspicious about this?

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– So tell me, no, tell us. Big brother, do you have an explanation for the Imperial Father and the second princess? I don’t want the second princess to think that Xia’s people are just a bunch of crooks!

Xia Fanhan’s questions shook the hearts of those around him, waking them up. His gaze, cold and sharp as steel, appeared before Xia Yan.

The entire group of ministers turned to whispers. From time to time someone nodded seriously, asserting that there was some truth in Xia Fanghan’s words.

Careless questions and doubts about the source of Xia Yan’s newfound power soon followed.

“I knew it would be him.”

Xia Yan’s eyes narrowed.

His second brother Xia Fangan always saw him as a rival for the throne. Whenever something succeeded his brother, he jumped at the opportunity to undermine his authority or make him lose face. He was not afraid to use any means to achieve these two goals, even though he had told him many times over the years that he had no intention of fighting for the throne.

It was for this reason that Xia Fangan was the first person on his list of people he wanted to deal with now that he had received three high-level abilities from the system. His former self would be silent, but not now. Today he was going to teach him the meaning of the words, “If it smells fried, stay away.”

– I practice a particular method of cultivation that does not require me to use spiritual Qi to manifest great power.

– But since I know that this reason will not be enough to convince you, little brother, why don’t we put the matter aside in a duel?

Xia Yang challenged him and headed toward the center of the main hall.

His words immediately caused excitement among those present. Xia Fanghan, was at the 7th step of the Yuan Kingdom, he was recognized as the strongest of the thirteen imperial princes. He specialized in absorbing the cultivation base of others, and the emperor gave him a heavenly spiritual weapon, although there were only ten of them in all of Xia.

It was safe to say that he had no rivals in the Yuan Kingdom.

Xia Yang, on the other hand, did not have a single drop of spiritual Qi. Thus, it was difficult for them to believe or even accept that he possessed the power of any of the Realms.

– All right, big brother, I accept your challenge. We’ll decide everything in battle!

“The fish has taken the bait.”

The corners of Xia Fanghan’s mouth lifted smugly.

“Big brother, you’re delusional if you think I’ll let you marry Princess Tang!”

“The only person who can marry her is me.”

– Wait. Before we begin, I must make two things clear,” Xia Yang began, “First, since this is a combat duel, there must be real stakes. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me. But if you lose, you have to give up everything you have. Even your heavenly spiritual weapons, spiritual stones, and all your heavenly materials and earthly treasures!

– As for the second…

Xia Yang was silent for a moment. But Xia Fangan mistook this momentary silence for fear.

– What’s wrong, big brother? Are you afraid that I might kill you? Relax, I will show you mercy, after all, you are my brother,” Xia Fangan grinned.

– No, that’s not what I meant, little brother,” Xia Yan said, grinning wolfishly, ”I’m just afraid that I might accidentally kill you!