Meeting Ying Yan again

In the Imperial Clan of the Great Qin Empire, the Princes and Princesses are ranked according to their strength. The Ninth Princess, Ying Wushuang, is ranked ninth, which shows that among the Imperial Clan children of the Great Qin Empire, her strength is ninth. Although she is not top-tier, she is still above average. Naturally, when she enters the Imperial Palace, the palace maids and servants are all very respectful and do not dare to question Zhuge Xiang too much.

"Huh? Isn't this Ninth Princess? It's been a while, and you've even learned to bring men into the palace?" However, just as Zhuge Xiang and Ying Wushuang were walking side by side, admiring the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, a discordant voice suddenly rang out. This voice sounded somewhat familiar to Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang turned around and looked in the direction of the voice. Sure enough, it was a familiar face: Ying Yan. Back in the Hundred Emperors Tomb, the Eleventh Prince Ying Yan, had tried to recruit Zhuge Xiang as a subordinate, but Zhuge Xiang had outmaneuvered him.

Originally, Ying Wushuang was ranked ninth and should have been his elder sister, but now he calls her Ying Wushuang younger sister, which clearly shows that his strength is superior to Ying Wushuang.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed true that although Ying Wushuang was strong, he was currently at the Tenth Layer of the Golden Core Stage and had not yet broken through. However, Ying Yan had already broken through to the Void Returning Stage and the Second Layer the Nascent Soul Stage, and in terms of cultivation, she was no different from Zhuge Xiang.

"Oh? Zhuge Xiang?" Upon seeing Zhuge Xiang, Ying Yan was slightly taken aback, clearly only now realizing Zhuge Xiang's identity.

Ying Yan and Ying Wushuang did not have a good relationship. However, Ying Yan was weaker than Ying Wushuang back then and was suppressed by her. Now, Ying Yan's strength and status have surpassed Ying Wushuang's. Therefore, whenever he has the opportunity, he will make fun of Ying Wushuang. Today, when he saw Ying Wushuang strolling around the Imperial Palace with a man, he couldn't help but speak up. However, he did not expect that it was Zhuge Xiang.

Ying Yan naturally recognized Zhuge Xiang. She was slightly taken aback, and then a fierce glint flashed deep in Ying Yan eyes.

However, although Ying Yan's strength had improved and she had entered the Void Returning Stage, Ying Yan had also heard about Zhuge Xiang's Floating Mountain ascension ceremony, and the fact that he had killed the Void Returning Stage Myriad Flowers Elder was widely known. Therefore, Ying Yan was somewhat wary of Zhuge Xiang.

Of the Three Great Divine Techniques of the Great Qin Empire, Ying Yan's Imperial World Shocking Merit has made rapid progress in recent years. As a result, he has leaped into the Void Returning Stage, rising from the Eleventh Prince to the Seventh Prince. However, Zhuge Xiang had also displayed his Demon Luo Scripture at the Asura Sect. Whether in terms of Cultivation Technique or strength, it was difficult to find a substantial advantage for Ying Yan. Naturally, Ying Yan was wary of Zhuge Xiang.

"So it's Prince Ying Yan. It's been years since we last met, and you're even more dashing than before. Congratulations!" Zhuge Xiang greeted Ying Yan.

Although there was some unpleasantness between the two back then, since Ying Yan had taken Zhuge Xiang as her subordinate but hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities, Zhuge Xiang hadn't suffered any loss either. In general, neither of them owed anything.

"Brother Zhuge, congratulations are also in order," Ying Yan said, her expression slightly awkward upon hearing Zhuge Xiang 'Ying Yan greeting. She quickly replied, carefully observing Zhuge Xiang she spoke, but she couldn't discern the true extent of his power.

"Brother Zhuge, what brings you to the Imperial Palace?" After exchanging greetings, Ying Yan asked casually, then pointed at Ying Wushuang and said, "Judging from your appearance, your relationship with my eleventh sister is quite extraordinary."

Ying Yan emphasized the words "imperial sister" in her words, clearly wanting to remind Zhuge Xiang that his status was no longer that of an imperial sister who ranked below Ying Wushuang, but rather that of her imperial brother.

"Hmph..." Ying Wushuang snorted coldly, expressing her dissatisfaction. Ying Yan was actually using her as a stepping stone to save face in front of Zhuge Xiang, which Ying Wushuang could naturally see. However, his current strength was indeed superior to hers, so despite her dissatisfaction, Ying Wushuang had no way to refute him.

"Indeed, my relationship with Wushuang is extraordinary. We may have already reached the point of Discussing Marriage," Zhuge Xiang chuckled at Ying Yan's words and put his arm around Ying Wushuang's shoulder.

"You..." Zhuge Xiang's actions startled Ying Wushuang slightly, but she didn't struggle out; she just rolled her eyes at Zhuge Xiang.

After embracing Ying Wushuang, Zhuge Xiang summoned the Little Fire Phoenix. With a long cry, the noble and elegant Phoenix Bird enthusiastically threw itself into Ying Wushuang's arms, affectionately calling her "Ying Wushuang" and Zhuge Xiang "Father."

Seeing how much Ying Wushuang enjoyed calling the Little Fire Phoenix, Ying Yan naturally had no doubts about Zhuge Xiang's words.

"Since Brother Zhuge and my sister are in love, I can only congratulate you both on becoming a couple," Ying Yan said with a smile, her eyes flashing. After saying this, Ying Yan said that she had some other trivial matters to attend to and then turned and left.

"Hmph, aren't you going to let go? How long are you going to keep holding on?" After Ying Yan left, Ying Wushuang looked at Zhuge Xiang's own hand with a hint of annoyance and scolded him with a smile.

"Hehe, if you don't mind, I'd like to keep holding you like this," Zhuge Xiang chuckled, his hand brushing away by Ying Wushuang, displaying a rather shameless attitude.

"You've fooled countless girls with this act, don't mistake me for an naive one," Ying Wushuang, rolling her eyes at Zhuge Xiang.

"Who said that? I'm a famously innocent young man, don't ruin my reputation!" Zhuge Xiang shouted, his eyes wide, looking utterly wronged.

"An innocent young boy?" Zhuge Xiang's words made Ying Wushuang's eyes widen, as if she had heard a funny joke.

Without engaging in any political maneuvering with Zhuge Xiang, Ying Wushuang simply asked the Little Fire Phoenix, "You told me last time that your father was flirting with several girls in the Great Tang? What about Mo Lingna and Wu Zhao?"

"Alright, you should go back to cultivate now." Hearing this, Zhuge Xiang had no right to let the Little Fire Phoenix continue. He snatched the Little Fire Phoenix away and put it back into his pet space, not even giving it a chance to speak.

"Alright, let's go," Ying Wushuang. Naturally, she didn't intend to delve into Zhuge Xiang's private life. Seeing Zhuge Xiang's attempt to cover up his actions, she simply smiled, then turned around and walked alongside Zhuge Xiang into the Imperial Palace.

Ying Yan's expression was somewhat unpleasant as she walked step by step towards her Bedchamber. Thinking of Zhuge Xiang and Ying Wushuang, who were already at the point of Discussing Marriage, Ying Yan felt a heavy pressure...

In Ying Yan's view, having achieved some success in the Imperial World Shocking Merit, her strength was already above Ying Wushuang's. In the future, Ying Wushuang would definitely not be able to compete with her for the Imperial Throne. However, with Zhuge Xiang added to the mix, things would be different.

Zhuge Xiang, at such a young age, already possesses his own Floating Mountain. Furthermore, it is rumored that he has mastered the Demon Luo Scripture, one of the Three Great Divine Techniques of the Great Qin Empire. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang is a strong contender for the position of the next Asura Sect Master. If Zhuge Xiang succeeds, then Ying Wushuang, who has the support of the Asura Sect, will be a completely different contender for the Imperial Throne.

"No, killing Zhuge Xiang is impossible. The Asura Sect will fight tooth and nail to protect him. At the very least, we need to destroy the relationship between Zhuge Xiang and Ying Wushuang..." Thinking about how Ying Wushuang's competitiveness for the Imperial Throne Ying Wushuang once Zhuge Xiang became the sect Asura Sect Master, Ying Yan was extremely uneasy and could no longer remain calm.

After thinking for a moment, Ying Yan's eyes lit up slightly; he had actually come up with a solution.

The four great nations, besides the Great Qin Empire and the Great Tang Dynasty, also include the Great Ming Dynasty and the Great Song Dynasty. Ying Yan happens to know a Prince of the Great Ming Dynasty, a man who is extremely lecherous. This time, it is this Prince who is representing the Great Ming Dynasty to offer birthday wishes to Your Majesty of the Great Qin Empire; he is a state guest.

Without hesitation, Ying Yan turned and walked towards the Palace where state guests rested. Arriving at the Great Ming Dynasty's resting area, she addressed the guards at the entrance. "Ying Yan, the Seventh Prince of the Great Qin Empire, has come to pay respects to Zhu Luowen, the Fourth Prince of the Great Ming Dynasty."

"Your Highness, please wait a moment, I will go and inform them immediately." Ying Yan was also Prince, so the guard naturally dared not neglect him and hurriedly went in to inform them. Soon, Zhu Luowen, the Fourth Prince of the Great Ming Dynasty, came out to greet him with a big laugh.

"Haha, Brother Ying, you've come to see me today with another plan? That woman from Phoenix Immortal Tower was indeed quite nice," Prince Zhu Luowen greeted Ying Yan with a loud laugh, then whispered in her ear.

"It's not about some Brothel; I have something I'd like to ask Brother Zhu for help with," Ying Yan mysteriously. After the two quickly entered the Great Hall, she began, "I have a younger sister who is exceptionally beautiful and highly skilled in cultivation. She's about to break through to the Void Returning Stage, but recently she's been deceived by a country bumpkin."

"That fellow's cultivation is not high, and he's a womanizer, but he deceived my younger sister's feelings. So, I'd like to ask Brother Zhu for your help so that my sister can see through that boy's true colors. Of course, it would be best if he could be made to back down."

"Oh? How strong is that guy's cultivation?" Zhu Luowen asked after hearing Ying Yan's words.

With his cultivation at the Fifth Layer of the Nascent Soul Stage and the support of numerous treasures from the Great Ming Dynasty, Zhu Luowen really didn't take him seriously unless his cultivation reached the Dao Seeking Realm.

"As far as I know, it seems that he hasn't entered the Void Returning Stage yet," Ying Yan said after a moment's thought.

"Haha, he's just Deity Transformation stage kid. Don't worry, I'll take care of this," Zhu Luowen laughed and patted his chest as he assured him.

In the Cultivation World, strength is paramount. Coupled with his status as Prince, making a wild brat back down would be a piece of cake.

"Then thank you very much, Brother Zhu," Ying Yan smiled as she heard Zhu Luowen pat his chest and make his promise.