From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 42
In the dense wilderness forest, on a clearing spanning several dozen meters, two groups of people stood on opposite sides.
One group was from Beiyang City, led by Xiao Minghuang and others.
The other group was from the Golden Elephant Kingdom, led by the old man in yellow and others.
At this moment.
A young martial artist in yellow stepped out from the Golden Elephant Kingdom’s group, cupped his hands, and said:
“Chen Tao of the Golden Elephant Kingdom, who dares to face me!”
Seeing the Golden Elephant Kingdom send out a martial artist, Xiao Minghuang looked at Lin Wanqiu standing beside her and asked with a smile:
“Wanqiu, how about you take the first match?”
Lin Wanqiu slightly bowed, her gaze firm:
“Your Highness, rest assured, I will surely win!”
Once on the field, Lin Wanqiu displayed extraordinary strength, defeating her opponent with a single punch and sending him flying.
This shocking scene stunned everyone present.
Especially the people from the Golden Elephant Kingdom, who never expected that the seemingly petite and delicate Lin Wanqiu could unleash such immense power from her small frame.
The first match ended.
The victor was Beiyang City.
Lin Wanqiu walked back to Xiao Minghuang, her lips slightly parted, breathing heavily and panting.
Though it seemed like she had won effortlessly with just one punch, she had already expended seventy to eighty percent of her strength.
“Your Highness, I have not failed your expectations!”
Xiao Minghuang reached out and patted her head, then took a pill from her bosom and placed it into Lin Wanqiu’s mouth.
Suddenly having something stuffed into her mouth, Lin Wanqiu’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, but in the next moment, her expression turned joyful. She quickly began to regulate her breathing, and in just a few breaths, she had returned to her peak condition.
After finishing her breathing exercises, Lin Wanqiu slightly bowed and said softly:
“Thank you, Your Highness, for the pill!”
Xiao Minghuang, however, shook her head and smiled:
“This pill was given to you by Ruoshui, as a token of gratitude for your guidance in her martial arts.”
Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu turned her gaze to Ye Ruoshui, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
“Thank you, Miss Ye, for the pill!”
“It’s just a pill. I can easily refine dozens of them in one batch, so don’t take it to heart!”
Ye Ruoshui turned her head away, seemingly indifferent, but the fleeting smile and the faint blush on her ears betrayed her true feelings.
Seeing Ye Ruoshui’s subtle expression, Xiao Minghuang couldn’t help but smile knowingly. She leaned close to Lin Wanqiu’s ear and whispered:
“Wanqiu, don’t believe her words. That pill was a top-grade Yellow Tier pill that Ruoshui spent an entire night refining. It’s extremely precious.”
Upon hearing this, a look of emotion appeared on Lin Wanqiu’s face. She had merely given Ye Ruoshui some minor guidance in martial arts, something any martial arts instructor could do. Yet, Ye Ruoshui had presented her with such a precious treasure as a top-grade Yellow Tier elixir.
This act made her see Ye Ruoshui, this young girl, in a new light.
Moreover, at such a young age, Ye Ruoshui was actually able to refine a top-grade Yellow Tier elixir. Such talent seemed unparalleled in the entire Great Xia.
While one family rejoiced, another grieved.
The first battle of the Golden Elephant Kingdom had ended in defeat, and the remaining four young martial artists were all disheartened and devoid of fighting spirit.
“Third Senior Brother lost the first battle… That girl in the red dress is at the fourth level of Qi Refining. How could we possibly be her match… Unless Senior Brother Wang Bao steps in, we are surely doomed today!”
The yellow-robed elder’s face was filled with hesitation, his gaze frequently shifting to Wang Bao, who was leaning against an ancient tree with his eyes closed in deep thought, as if he was about to make a difficult decision.
Finally, he pointed to a disciple at the peak of Body Tempering and said:
“You go for the second battle!”
In the blink of an eye.
The disciple from the Golden Elephant Kingdom stepped into the arena.
On the side of Beiyang City.
Lin Wanqiu clenched her pink fists, her eyes filled with fighting spirit, and said:
“Your Highness, I have already adjusted my breathing and can fight again!”
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was still somewhat concerned and asked again:
“Are you sure? Really?”
Lin Wanqiu nodded firmly, her beautiful eyes filled with determination.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang could no longer dissuade her and nodded:
“If you feel unwell, retreat immediately. I’ll handle everything!”
Hearing these words, Lin Wanqiu suddenly felt a sense of security, as if with Xiao Minghuang standing behind her, she was invincible.
But this was just an illusion. After collecting her thoughts, Lin Wanqiu took a deep breath and stepped onto the battlefield.
The second match ended without any surprises, with Lin Wanqiu emerging victorious once again.
Just like the first battle, the martial artist from the Golden Elephant Kingdom was sent flying by her punch, unable to get up.
Seeing this.
The people of Beiyang City were all overjoyed.
The people of the Golden Elephant Kingdom were as if mourning a great loss, their heads hanging low.
“Master, please ask Senior Brother Wang Bao to step in. Otherwise, we might be completely wiped out today!”
The young martial artists of the Golden Elephant Kingdom pleaded in unison.
The Ninth Princess, the strongest in Beiyang City, had not yet made a move, and they had already lost two battles in a row to Lin Wanqiu.
If the Ninth Princess were to step in, wouldn’t they be utterly defeated?
Seeing that his disciples had completely lost their fighting spirit, the yellow-robed elder could no longer remain calm and transmitted a message to Wang Bao:
“Disciple Wang, today’s victory or defeat rests entirely on you. If you are willing to lend a hand, I am willing to give you eighty percent of the spiritual vein’s income. Additionally, I will give you a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill as a reward. How about it?”
Wang Bao’s closed eyes suddenly opened, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
A Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill!
This was a secret elixir of the Dragon Tiger Sect, capable of strengthening the body and greatly enhancing physical strength. Even within the sect, True Disciples could not use it without limit.
Even he had only obtained one because of his close relationship with Senior Brother Xue Wushang.
He didn’t care much about mere spirit stones, but a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill was something even he couldn’t ignore.
“Is this true?”
“My word is as good as gold!”
The yellow-robed elder said through gritted teeth.
“I can agree to step in, but you must also do something for me.”
Wang Bao narrowed his eyes and said slowly.
“Junior Nephew Wang, please speak. This old man will certainly agree!”
“I came down the mountain this time under the True Disciple’s order from my senior brother to recruit a genius with the Five Elements Spiritual Root into our sect. Although I have found this person, she seems unwilling to join our sect. If you can help me capture her, everything will be negotiable.”
“If you accomplish this, upon my return to the sect, I will put in a good word for you in front of my senior brother and have you transferred to an inner sect position. How does that sound?”
Hearing this, the old man in yellow paused, deep in thought.
What was originally a surefire battle for spiritual veins had turned into a fight over a talented young girl.
But now, he was in a dilemma. If he didn’t agree, he might offend Wang Bao, and in the future, even a position as an outer sect elder might be hard to maintain.
But if he helped accomplish this, he could be transferred back to the sect…
Thinking of this, the old man’s fear of the high-grade yellow-tier spear lessened, and he hardened his heart, replying:
“Junior Nephew Wang, rest assured, I will definitely help you accomplish this!”
“Good! It’s a deal!”
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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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