From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 152
“Ruoshui, explain clearly to the Crimson Flame Sparrow that someone broke into the nest earlier trying to steal the eggs, and that we helped kill the thief.”
Hearing this, although Ye Ruoshui was puzzled, she complied.
Next, Xiao Minghuang approached Liu Yan and took all the remaining Crimson Flame Sparrow eggs from him.
Liu Yan was initially reluctant, but after Xiao Minghuang promised him that he would definitely get one egg, he relented.
Xiao Minghuang placed the eight Flame Sparrow eggs in front of the Crimson Flame Sparrow.
“Crimson Flame Sparrow, if it weren’t for us, your children would have all been killed by the bad guys. Saving these eggs was our greatest effort.”
Upon hearing this, everyone present wore awkward expressions.
They hadn’t expected that someone as seemingly upright as Xiao Minghuang could utter such shameless words.
Clearly, they were the ones who stole the eggs, yet now they could brazenly deceive the sparrow without a hint of guilt.
The Crimson Flame Sparrow’s golden eyes fixed intently on the eight eggs in Xiao Minghuang’s hands, flickering with wild joy. She let out low growls, seemingly extremely excited.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang smiled and said:
“Crimson Flame Sparrow, there’s no need to thank us. Upholding justice and helping the weak is the duty of us cultivators. Why mention gratitude?”
Hearing this, the Crimson Flame Sparrow seemed inspired. She looked back at the charred remains of her nest, a hint of sorrow in her eyes.
Then, she leaned close to Ye Ruoshui’s ear and whispered a few more words.
“I understand, I’ll tell them right away.”
Ye Ruoshui nodded with a smile.
“Your Highness, she says she wants to leave with us.”
Hearing this, the corners of Xiao Minghuang’s mouth slightly curled up, and a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
The Crimson Flame Sparrow’s intelligence was like that of a human infant—so easy to understand.
With just a few words, she had been completely fooled.
The rest of the group breathed a sigh of relief.
If everyone present joined forces, they indeed had a chance to defeat the Crimson Flame Sparrow, but sacrifices would inevitably occur.
No one wanted to see that happen.
However, there were some who were not very happy, especially Liu Yan and Cheng Wen. They had already obtained the Flame Sparrow eggs, but now they had to return them, leaving them with only one each, which felt like a great loss!
Xiao Minghuang naturally sensed their dissatisfaction and sent a voice transmission:
“Both of you, after we leave the secret realm, please come to my Xia Capital as guests. I will prepare some modest gifts as a token of my respect!”
Hearing this, the two of them felt slightly more satisfied.
Next, the two sides engaged in some further discussions.
It was finally decided to take out two Flame Sparrow eggs, one for Liu Yan and one for Cheng Wen.
The remaining Flame Sparrow eggs were reclaimed by the Crimson Flame Sparrow.
As for why the Flame Sparrow was willing to leave, it was because in this secret realm, she could at most reach the peak of the Divine Sea realm, seemingly suppressed by some force, unable to break through further.
Additionally, since the Crimson Fire had been absorbed by Ye Ruoshui, she naturally felt a strong affinity for Ye Ruoshui, which is why she was willing to follow them out of the secret realm.
“Since the Crimson Flame Sparrow agrees, let’s go together!”
Xiao Minghuang smiled and nodded, signaling everyone to set off.
They all flew away from the area together.
With only a few days left before the secret realm closed, Xiao Minghuang and her companions found a place rich in spiritual energy to cultivate.
They first discussed their gains from the secret realm.
Lin Wanqiu had obtained some rare treasures, among which was an ancient fragment of a magical artifact. After Xiao Minghuang returned it to her, she surprisingly received another Small Zhou Tian Star Map, identical to the one she already had, just much smaller.
After some experimentation, she discovered that these two star maps could be combined. Although their grade did not increase, the expanded star map was larger, and its power was slightly enhanced.
Xiao Minghuang planned to return and immediately seek out the Old Ancestor to see if he could extend his lifespan.
Apart from that, there were no other significant gains.
During this period, Xiao Minghuang used the Meteor Star Liquid to advance another minor realm, reaching the second level of the Divine Sea realm.
Additionally, Lin Wanqiu successfully broke through to the peak of the Spring Realm, and the Fifth Prince, Sixth Prince, and others also made some breakthroughs.
Among these young people, Xiao Minghuang ranked first with her second level Divine Sea realm strength, followed by Ye Ruoshui, Luo Rong, Cheng Wen, and Liu Yan at the first level of the Divine Sea realm. The rest were all at the peak of the Spring Realm.
This group of young people almost encompassed the entire younger generation of powerhouses in the Southern Region, and they would be the future rulers of the Southern Region.
The few days passed quickly, and the secret realm was about to close.
A light gate appeared in front of each person.
Before departure, Cheng Wen found Xiao Minghuang, her expression grave.
“Princess Xiao, Xue Wushang died at your hands. Although no one witnessed it directly, with the Nascent Soul Realm cultivation of the Dragon-Tiger Sect Master, uncovering the truth would be a simple matter. Therefore, after you leave the secret realm, you must be extremely cautious and avoid confrontation for now!”
“If it comes to a point where there’s no retreat, I will request the Sect Master to intervene!”
At this moment, Liu Yan also approached.
“Princess Xiao, you must act with utmost caution. The Dragon-Tiger Sect Master has always been domineering and unrestrained. Even my master holds him in high regard.”
“After you leave, if you encounter the Dragon-Tiger Sect Master, do not provoke him. Simply say that Xue Wushang was accidentally injured during the competition, and you lost track of him afterward.”
Seeing the concerned looks from both, Xiao Minghuang nodded solemnly and said:
“Thank you both for the reminder. I will keep it in mind!”
“But if the Dragon-Tiger Sect Master becomes aggressive and refuses to show any mercy, I cannot just sit back and wait for death. If it comes to that, I hope your masters can intervene, and I will surely repay you generously afterward!”
“Princess, rest assured!”
Regarding this matter, Cheng Wen and Xiao Minghuang had already made an agreement, and Cheng Wen readily agreed.
However, Liu Yan showed hesitation.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to befriend Xiao Minghuang, but the Beast Taming Sect itself was in a difficult situation.
Currently, the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect was elderly, with less than a hundred years of lifespan left, and there was no successor.
The highest cultivation among the sect’s elders was only at the late Spirit Seed Realm.
It could be said that the entire Beast Taming Sect was being held up by the Sect Master alone. If the Sect Master were to fall, the Beast Taming Sect would likely be devoured by other sects.
Therefore, he didn’t want his master to take such a risk.
After all, the Sect Master of the Dragon-Tiger Sect was in his prime, with formidable strength. Even his master was far from being a match.
However, this matter might also be an opportunity. If the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect intervened, they might be able to suppress the Dragon-Tiger Sect and buy more time for the Beast Taming Sect…
After a brief moment of thought, Liu Yan gritted his teeth and spoke:
“I will do my best to persuade my master, but I cannot guarantee what decision he will make.”
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang smiled and said:
“Brother Liu, your concern is appreciated. Regardless of the outcome, I consider you a friend!”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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