Chapter 67: The Counterattack of the Little Prince

  "The Crown Prince of Wei has defeated the King of Jing in a great battle!"

  "Xiao Ba Wang regains his reputation, and after a period of dormancy, he wins his first battle, defeating Jing Wang!"

  The noble son of the capital city used despicable and inferior means to win the peak showdown after "Wang Ye Hou"!

  ……

  In just two short days, Chu Hao and Jing Wang's sparring at "Luo Yuan Wu Guan" was like a whirlwind, producing numerous versions that swept through the entire capital, becoming a topic of interest for countless commoners.

  But having such an effect was also something Chu Hao had never thought of before.

  In his understanding, it was just a sparring between two mediocre people. Although he won, he didn't reveal his true strength and instead relied on luck to gain victory. Others probably wouldn't be able to see through it.

  Unfortunately, he really underestimated the influence of the crown prince before, or he underestimated people's ability to spread rumors.

  Three years ago, any warrior of the Cloud Sky Empire who mentioned Chu Hao would feel a surge of reverence and admiration. After all, he had cultivated his bones at the age of ten, his skin at thirteen, and reached the fifth layer of the Skin Tempering stage by fifteen!

  This is an exceptionally good physique that has never appeared in a thousand years!

  At that time, Chu Hao's identity was no longer just a prince who had obtained the title in advance, the son of Weiyuan Wang, but represented the entire Cloud Sky Empire, and an extraordinary strong man was about to rise!

  So, at that time, Chu Hao was the true son of heaven, with a reputation that spread far and wide. Even the countries on the periphery of the Yun Tian Empire were wary, fearing that the Yun Tian Empire had really produced such a monster, achieving a state of heavenly perfection.

  The battle with Wang Jing indeed brought back Chu Hao's long-dormant reputation, but it also made him feel a bit helpless. As he said, rumors are heavier than Mount Tai, and three people can make a tiger. Even if he didn't reveal his true strength, the rumors in the capital had exaggeratedly claimed that he was a reincarnated immortal, and this time it was his last battle in the mortal world before returning to heaven.

  "My old man may have been reborn, but he's far from being qualified as an immortal."

  Chu Hao was at his wit's end, and in the Wang Fu, he was also called away by Chu Yunfei for a while. The two father and son talked for a bit. Chu Yunfei knew that Chu Hao wasn't such a reckless person, and regarding this sudden event, he could only shake his head. Meanwhile, Liu Li and others on the training grounds had been working even harder over the past two days. They all thought that in the future, they absolutely couldn't lose face for the Crown Prince. This battle with Jing Wang might be the prelude to the Crown Prince's rise, so they needed to work even harder to help the Crown Prince to the greatest extent possible!

  No matter how Chu Hao explained, they were convinced that he was hiding something and that they themselves were not qualified to know.

  Made Chu Hao extremely helpless.

  While Craftsman Tianzong's Wu Lang also sent his trusted general Hei Jing to deliver the Black Crystal Ore to the Wang Manor, handing it over to Chu Hao. The visitor was a eunuch who showed great respect to Chu Hao, and Chu Hao didn't stand on ceremony, accepting it. Now that he had obtained the Black Crystal Ore, finding other materials became pressing, but in the capital city, finding materials was still very difficult. Due to the blockade of information, he couldn't possibly have so much time to make inquiries, everything could only be planned after the Lantern Festival ended.

  Palace in the Clouds

  The imperial palace of Yun Tian was built with great momentum, the east and south gates were made of marble, both over 7-8 meters high and 4 meters wide, allowing people and horses to pass through, majestic and grand! Three thousand imperial guards, eight hundred iron cavalry, guarding day and night, stern and cold.

  In the Cloud Heaven Imperial Palace, the palace walls are surrounded by layers of eaves, with Xiang Pavilions scattered throughout, and the halls and buildings are neatly arranged, with lofty towers and pavilions. Every aspect shows off the majesty and grandeur of the Cloud Heaven Empire. On the left side of the imperial palace, near the Grand Temple, there is a courtyard, which was originally the Qianling Palace, but after being renovated by the current emperor's orders, it became the Yanzhen Palace, the residence of the young prince Chudong Liu.

  Yan Gong Palace

  The palace's osmanthus flowers are scattered, sprinkled all over the ground in a delicate and fragmented manner. The flagstones that pave the road resemble a beautiful scene with a hint of shyness, as they unfold their noble aura amidst the blooming osmanthus.

  At this moment, in a secluded pavilion in the courtyard, a golden incense burner was emitting a wisp of purple mist, which rose and fell with a strange fragrance. In the pavilion sat a young man wearing a long golden robe, his face handsome but his eyes extremely cold, matching his facial features, filled with an eerie feeling, it was the young prince Chu Dongliu.

  He was now holding a letter, looking at the contents in his hand. This was exactly what had been described about Chu Hao and Jing Wang's duel two days ago. Unlike the rumors in the capital, it clearly recorded the cause and process of the conflict. After reading for a while, Chu Dongliu handed the letter to one side and said calmly: "Summer Shijie, what do you think about this?"

  Next to Chu Dongliu, there was a stunningly beautiful woman in a black robe with silver trim sitting beside him. Her raven-black hair was piled high on her head, her apricot face and peach cheeks were flushed, her slightly parted crimson lips seemed like a cherry, and the tip of her tongue was emitting a gentle, soothing aura. Her curved phoenix eyes sparkled like autumn waves, and from the corners of her eyes, she sent out tender, flirtatious glances. Under the thin gauze, her slender waist was wrapped in a delicate, jade-like curve, and every part of her body seemed to be subtly revealed, leaving one's imagination running wild.

  The woman let out a gentle laugh, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, her voice crisp and melodious. Her demeanor was full of charm and coquettishness, as she took the letter from him, her slender fingers leaving no trace on Chu Dongliu's hand as they lightly slid across it. Seeing Chu Dongliu furrow his brow, she smiled coyly and began to read the letter.

  When the woman laughed lightly, her incredibly attractive mature body was half-hidden and half-revealed as she swayed back and forth, outlining a wonderfully seductive curve that inspired distant thoughts. Chu Dongliu didn't notice this at all, lying on his chair with his eyes closed.

  "This is indeed strange." The woman finished reading the letter, furrowed her brow, and subdued her previous frivolity, saying in a soft voice: "This young master Chu Hao can actually defeat King Jing, it doesn't make sense..."

  "Summer sister, do you think this is possible?" Chu Dong's mouth curved into an arc, his voice cold, and he opened his eyes: "Based on my understanding of the prince over the past two years, there should indeed be a restriction in his body that he cannot break through on his own. So, when he clashed with King Jing, his chances of winning were less than 10%. He paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "But this one percent chance was actually achieved by him."

  "How could this kind of problem stump my clever little junior brother?" The woman returned to her coquettish demeanor, lightly tossing the letter onto the table and languidly stretching her waist, which was both elegant and stunning. All that could be heard was her giggling as she said: "Little junior brother, aren't you most fond of playing mind games? A useless young master, could he really use up so much of your effort?" Pausing for a moment, the woman batted her beautiful eyelashes and playfully laughed: "You'd best focus on your cultivation, otherwise if your master finds out that you're not concentrating every day, you'll be in for it."

  Although the woman's words were frivolous and her behavior seemed wanton, Chu Dongliu didn't bat an eye, not showing even a hint of impropriety. In his heart, he knew that this Xia Shijie was not someone to be trifled with, but rather a beautiful snake with a smiling face and a ruthless heart. If he were to make any improper move in front of her, although she wouldn't kill him due to the rules of their sect, she would definitely give him an unforgettable lesson.

  This point has been experienced by many senior fellow apprentices in our school.

  So, Chu Dongliu would not make such a mistake, let alone that this woman had great use for him.

  "Master knows that I have a special identity, so he will be considerate of me." Chu Dongliu said lightly, then furrowed his brow and looked at Xia Shijie, asking: "Sister Xia, can you help your junior brother with something?"

  "Is it the Flower Lantern Festival?" Xia Shijie's eyes sparkled, seemingly with a magnetic force, and she smiled lightly: "Don't worry, you don't need your sister to worry about it. Your Lu Shijie and Qin Shixiong have already taken care of it for you. The young master will cancel the prize money for your cricket fighting." As she spoke, Xia Shijie shook her head, smiling ambiguously: "However, if you still want to go up and perform, I won't stop you. I can help you talk to the young master."

  "Xia Shijie, stop teasing me. The Huadeng Festival is not just about my personal reputation or the dignity of the Yun Tian Imperial Family, but also the day when the Tianxuan Dao people issue their command tokens. If I were to cause a bad impression, I would rather die. Chu Dongliu's face showed some helplessness as he continued, "Have Lu Shijie and Qin Shixiong gone to find the Crown Prince? When did this happen?"

  "Heh heh, you don't care about Lu Shijie at all, she's your little heart's desire!" Xia Shijie laughed with her chest heaving and waves surging, saying: "More than ten days ago, she went to find the young master."

  "Summer Shifu, I don't like hearing this. I respect you as my senior sister, but please don't joke about Lu Shifu and me. She is just like you, another respected senior sister of mine. If other brothers were to hear this, it wouldn't matter to me, but it would be very bad for Lu Shifu's reputation."

  "Oh?" Seemingly oblivious to the displeasure in Chu Dongliu's tone, Xia Shijie's eyes curved into a smile, and for an instant, a hint of pink flashed across her eyes. She then leaned forward slightly from her chair, extending her right hand, as white as jade, from her black sleeve, and gently poked Chu Dongliu's chest several times. Raising her eyelids, she spoke in a fragrant, orchid-like voice: "I wonder, younger brother, do you respect Lu Shijie more, or me, Xia Shijie?"

  That white, gleaming breast peeking out from the black robe's collar made Chu Dong frown and lean back slightly. He averted his gaze, forcing himself to calm down as he said, "Shi Jie, you're doing this, and even if Shi Di's mind is extremely resolute, he can't help but feel his brain burning up."

  "Hehehe... Little brother, I won't tease you anymore." Xia Shijie was very satisfied with Chu Dongliu's performance, and she sat up straight again, composed herself, and suddenly a completely different cold and calm aura emanated from her body, making her seem like a totally different person from the charming and seductive woman she was just before.

  "That young master, since you think he's just a nobody, why do you still care what he does?" Xia Shijie said calmly: "He will ultimately meet his demise anyway, so why waste your thoughts on him."

  Chu Dong shook his head and said, "In the past two years or so of contact, although I couldn't see whether the young master was hiding his sharpness or exhausting his mind. But one thing is certain, since that time when I competed with him in fighting crickets at Juyun Building, everything about him has changed." He paused for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Was it also Lu Shizi who warned us outside the city that time?"

  "You're really lucky to have Lu Shijie looking out for you." Xia Shijie smiled coldly, her face pale and serene, saying lightly: "She even specially wasted a 'Transformation Talisman', then used the 'Five Elements Water Array Talisman' to warn the Crown Prince on your behalf."

  Chu Dongliu waved his hand and said, "Since Lu Shizi has taken care of everything for me, I also can't give the young master a chance to show off at the flower lantern festival. I want to see if he's really become a big shot or is intentionally hiding himself." As he spoke, his fingers lightly tapped on the table, and he pondered, "The matter with King Jing has reminded me of something."

  "Are you asking me to take action, little brother?" Xia Shijie blinked her eyes and instantly transformed into a seductive appearance. "That young master has deep grievances with our Purple Cloud Sect. With his high talent, if we don't eliminate him early on, it will be unfavorable for us as well."

  "I knew this, when the Emperor first entrusted our sect to eliminate the descendants of Weiyuan Wang, they left one person, Chu Hao. They have a deep-seated hatred for our Ziyun Sect." Chu Dongliu said calmly: "At the Lantern Festival, Labour Xia Shijie will make her move."

  "Don't worry, this small matter will be taken care of by your sister. Your father has specially brought over the grandson of Wu Lao, the head of the imperial civil servants, for you. You should understand your father's intentions."

  "Summer Shixiong, I have no ambition for power, I just want to focus on achieving the right results. Father's approach is not a good thing for me."

  "Is that really so? Even if you think so, but your several brothers don't think so." Xia Shijie's smile was full of deep meaning: "Your Sixth Brother and Eldest Brother have been coming to find you every day for the past few days, and the recent incident of beating people in the capital has caused you to lose another Nan Gongjie."

  "This thing is full of doubts, I still can't figure it out for the time being, who is secretly plotting against me." Chu Dong's eyes flashed with cold light: "But if I find out, I will definitely not let him off."

  Summer Shijie hummed softly, neither affirming nor denying, and continued in a light tone: "On the night of the Flower Lantern Festival, the Tianxuan Dao people's Zuo Xiazi will descend upon the capital. At that time, Shijie won't have much time to help you with things. You know that my master and your master Yun Changlao have never gotten along and don't approve of getting involved in Cloud Heaven's internal affairs. Otherwise, if my master finds out, I'll be in trouble too."

  "Gao Shi Bo thought of his junior brother, and this matter also cannot be let Lu Shi Jie know. Chu Dong Liu nodded and sincerely said: "If Xia Shi Jie can help his junior brother with this, his junior brother is already deeply grateful."

  "Don't be too grateful, one day when you get the sect's 'Jiang Shan Tu', just remember your Lu Shizi and forget about me, this poor Xia Shizi, that's all." Xia Shizi said with a smile.

  "How could it be." Chu Dongliu gently rubbed his forehead, and his eyes passed over Xia Shijie's delicate face without leaving any marks. He then opened his mouth to say: "Is everything ready for the Flower Lantern Festival, Master Gao?"

  "Are you here to gather information about me on behalf of your master?" The woman chuckled and gave Chu Dongliu a flirtatious glance, "Don't worry, this time Zi Yun Men has your master, my master, and seven other quotas."

  Chu Dong nodded and said, "That's great, then I'll leave the matter of the Flower Lantern Festival to Shixi."

  At this time, a eunuch outside announced that Wu Donghan had arrived. Chu Dongliu stood up and said: "Sister Xia, please excuse me for a moment, I need to discuss with Mr. Wu how to deal with Sixth Brother and Eldest Brother's matters."

  "Despicable little brother." Xia Shijie scolded, but didn't mind, and immediately crushed a earth-based spiritual symbol in her hand, then disappeared and escaped to a distant place.

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