Chapter 61
The mysterious powerhouse who had suddenly appeared was none other than Wang Jin, who had been secretly protecting Xiao Minghuang all along.
The assassin had been hiding within the corpse of the giant elephant, completely concealing his presence. Wang Jin had failed to notice him in time, leading to this grave mistake.
Filled with grief and indignation, Wang Jin’s figure flashed as he appeared beside Xiao Minghuang. He pulled the young girl’s body out of the river of blood and carried her to a clean boulder nearby.
At this moment, the Ninth Princess Xiao Minghuang was no longer the noble and ethereal figure she had been before.
The young girl was covered in blood, her snow-white skin as if coated in a layer of red mud, reeking of blood. Her breath was extremely faint, hanging by a thread.
“Your Highness!”
A mournful cry suddenly came from afar as Ye Ruoshui rushed over, dropping to her knees in front of Xiao Minghuang and snatching her away.
At this time, the soldiers of Beiyang City also discovered that Xiao Minghuang had been assassinated. They galloped over, forming a human wall that tightly surrounded the area.
At this moment, Xiao Minghuang’s eyes were tightly shut, her face pale, her breath faint, and her entire body limp in Ye Ruoshui’s arms, devoid of any vitality, appearing utterly defeated and powerless.
Ye Ruoshui held Xiao Minghuang’s body, her heart in turmoil, her body trembling. Her hands gently caressed Xiao Minghuang’s blood-stained cheeks as tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.
“Your Highness…”
Lin Zhengquan stepped forward, his face filled with guilt and sorrow, and said mournfully:
“If it weren’t for Beiyang City, Your Highness wouldn’t have suffered such severe injuries…”
Wang Jin channeled his spiritual energy, continuously repairing Xiao Minghuang’s damaged body, and reminded:
“Miss Ye, don’t be too distraught. Healing Her Highness is the priority!”
Lin Wanqiu rushed over. She had just been battling a ferocious beast at the Qi Refining Realm. Seeing Xiao Minghuang injured, she had momentarily lost focus, allowing the beast to exploit an opening and strike her shoulder, tearing away a large chunk of flesh and bone. Blood was now gushing from the wound.
Her heart pounding, she endured the excruciating pain and stepped forward, shouting:
“Ye Ruoshui, stop standing there in a daze! Hurry and heal Her Highness!”
The loud shout snapped Ye Ruoshui out of her stupor. She quickly retrieved a handful of medicinal pills from her storage bag and began feeding them to Xiao Minghuang.
As the pills entered Xiao Minghuang’s mouth, they instantly dissolved into medicinal energy.
After dozens of pills were administered, the potent medicinal energy filled Xiao Minghuang’s body, gradually stabilizing her breath. Everyone finally let out a sigh of relief.
At this moment.
Ye Ruoshui noticed that Lin Wanqiu’s shoulder was bleeding profusely. She hurriedly took out another box of medicinal pills and handed it over.
“Big Sister Lin, your injury is severe. Take these pills quickly!”
“…Thank you, Ruoshui.”
Lin Wanqiu’s face was pale, her voice weak. She sat down cross-legged, took the pills, and began circulating her energy to heal her injuries.
Although her wound looked horrifying, it was far less severe than Xiao Minghuang’s condition. After just a few moments of recovery, her complexion improved significantly.
After bandaging her wound, Lin Wanqiu walked over to Xiao Minghuang’s side. She glanced at the beardless old man squatting nearby and, after a moment of hesitation, asked:
“May I ask who you are, elder?”
As Xiao Minghuang’s breath gradually stabilized, Wang Jin also relaxed and replied:
“This old servant’s surname is Wang. I accompanied the Ninth Princess from the Imperial Capital.”
After following them all this way, he had seen clearly.
The young lady of the Lin Family in Beiyang City had evidently gained the Ninth Princess’s recognition and would most likely become the mistress of the Princess’s residence in the future.
He was well aware that, given the Ninth Princess’s talent, her ascension to the position of Crown Princess was already a foregone conclusion.
Although she had been ambushed by villains this time, her foundation remained unharmed, and it would not affect her future cultivation path.
Therefore, the Lin Family of Beiyang City was destined to rise rapidly and soar to great heights in the future.
Thinking of this.
Wang Jin became even more humble and courteous, without a trace of the arrogance befitting a sixth-level Divine Sea Realm expert.
Hearing a Divine Sea Realm expert refer to himself as an old servant, Lin Wanqiu was momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, she quickly waved her hands and declined:
“Eunuch Wang, you humble me too much”
Hearing this, Wang Jin slightly bowed and said respectfully:
“Miss Lin, if you have any orders, please feel free to command.”
At this moment, Xiao Minghuang was severely injured and unconscious.
Ye Ruoshui was just a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl.
To her, Xiao Minghuang was her entire world.
But now, that world had collapsed.
Her attention was completely focused on Xiao Minghuang.
She carefully bandaged Xiao Minghuang’s wounds and cleaned away the bloodstains.
As for the conversation between Lin Wanqiu and Wang Jin, there was no reaction at all.
Ye Ruoshui took good care of Xiao Minghuang. Her chaotic breath gradually stabilized, and she was recovering quickly. Her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and a faint blush appeared on her pale face.
Lin Wanqiu’s anxious heart eased slightly, and she turned to Wang Jin, saying:
“Eunuch Wang, do you have any insights into the assassin who attempted to harm Her Highness?”
Hearing this, Wang Jin felt a sense of approval.
He had been following Xiao Minghuang all along and knew that the two young ladies by the Ninth Princess’s side were both deeply cherished by Her Highness.
However, between the two, it was clear that Lin Wanqiu held a more esteemed position and was more highly regarded, not just because she was the daughter of the Beiyang City Lord.
Her composure and calmness in the face of danger were qualities that the young maid could not match.
Only a woman with such a broad mind could be worthy of becoming the mother of a nation.
Of course, this was his own view. As for how the Ninth Princess herself regarded the two young ladies, he dared not speculate.
But before that, he still needed to test the waters further.
After all, his mission in accompanying the Ninth Princess to Beiyang City, aside from secretly protecting her, was to observe the character of the Beiyang City Lord’s daughter and determine whether she was a suitable match for the Ninth Princess.
Wang Jin slowly spoke:
“This… This old servant has long resided in the deep palace, ignorant of worldly affairs. How could I have any insights?”
Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. After a moment of thought, as if she had realized something, the corners of her lips curled into a faint smile, her eyes brightening as she asked with a light laugh:
“In that case, Eunuch Wang, could you share with me the current situation in the court? It would help me plan for Her Highness.”
Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Wang Jin’s aged face, and he nodded:
“This old servant happens to have a document here, recording many interesting events in the court. Please take a look, Miss Lin.”
As he spoke, Wang Jin took a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Lin Wanqiu.
Taking the document, Lin Wanqiu’s eyes darted across the pages like lightning, and within a few breaths, she had grasped the general situation in the capital.
After reading the document, Lin Wanqiu’s gaze shifted rapidly as she analyzed the situation in the capital.
“The royal competition—any of the nine royal heirs could be named the Crown Prince.”
“Therefore, the other eight princes could all be behind the assassination attempt on Her Highness!”
After much deliberation, Lin Wanqiu still had no leads. She looked around and caught sight of the massive elephant corpse, towering like a mountain.
This corpse suddenly reminded her of many things.
“This beast tide came swiftly and unusually fast. This giant elephant was the most powerful beast in the tide. Could there be clues hidden within its body?”
Lin Wanqiu pondered in her heart. Moreover, the mysterious assassin had also hidden within the elephant’s body, launching a sneak attack on Xiao Minghuang.
Thinking of this, she immediately took action, approaching the elephant and calling for the guards to dissect it together.
As soon as they cut open the elephant’s abdomen, they discovered something hidden inside. After a brief search, they found a black token.
On it were two large characters:
“Beast Taming.”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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