The Princess Arrives (Part 2)

It seemed as if he wanted to bring out all the most powerful treasures, as if he was afraid others wouldn't know he was the number one genius of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, not only possessing immense strength but also countless powerful treasures.

In fact, He Yingjian wasn't the only one dressed like this today. Many disciples were also dressed this way, as if they were afraid others wouldn't know they had so many treasures.

Li Qiye, one of the main characters of today's event, saw this scene and couldn't help but shake his head, saying to Protector Mo beside him, "Is this a monkey show? Everyone is dressed to the nines."

Nan Huairen wasn't qualified to stand in the first welcoming party. Only Protector Mo stood beside Li Qiye. Hearing Li Qiye's words, the usually taciturn Protector Mo could only let out a dry laugh.

"Be serious," He Yingjian, standing in front, turned his head and said coldly, "Princess Li is of royal blood and a distinguished guest of our Washing Yan Ancient Sect. We must welcome Princess Li with the utmost solemnity to avoid shaming the reputation of our Washing Yan Ancient Sect!" As he said this, he glanced at Li Qiye with disdain.

At this moment, Li Qiye was dressed in plain cloth, unadorned and simple, looking like an ordinary mortal no matter how you looked at him! Initially, He Yingjian stood in the same row as Li Qiye, but He Yingjian disdained associating with such a good-for-nothing, so he took the initiative to stand at the front.

"Her Highness the Princess is gracing us with her presence. This is our honor," said a male disciple excitedly in a low voice while waiting.

He Yingjian disdained these disciples even more. These disciples with ordinary cultivation and talent actually wanted the favor of Princess Li? That was simply a toad wanting to eat swan meat! Hmph, as for a useless bumpkin like Li Qiye, he didn't even have the right to think about it...

Thinking of this, He Yingjian cast another disdainful glance at Li Qiye. Although the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had an ancestral agreement, and Li Qiye, as the Chief Disciple, should have been able to marry Li Shuangyan.

However, He Yingjian didn't take this ancient agreement seriously at all. In his eyes, a useless bumpkin like Li Qiye was no match for him. Even with the ancient agreement between the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, a useless bumpkin like Li Qiye was not qualified to marry Li Shuangyan, and Li Shuangyan would never fancy such a useless bumpkin!

In He Yingjian's opinion, as long as he had the opportunity to get close to Li Shuangyan, he would be able to win her heart. He had immense confidence in himself. He, the number one genius of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, was not famous for nothing!

Before Li Shuangyan's arrival, some young male disciples within the sect couldn't help but discuss in low voices. A junior disciple couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Why has Her Highness the Princess come to our Washing Yan Ancient Sect this time?"

"I heard that our Chief Disciple and the successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate have a marriage alliance agreement," said an older senior disciple who knew some details, speaking thoughtfully.

"Marriage alliance?" Upon hearing this, a disciple cast a disdainful glance at Li Qiye standing on the platform. This mortal dressed in plain cloth was simply a useless bumpkin!

A junior disciple said disdainfully, "Based on him? Hmph, I think Her Highness the Princess is here to break off the engagement! A bumpkin with a mortal physique, mortal meridians, and mortal fate, Her Highness wouldn't even spare him a glance!"

"No matter why Her Highness the Princess has come, perhaps this is an opportunity for us to get closer to Her Highness," said an excited disciple.

Li Qiye was utterly uninterested in these discussions and all of this. He could occasionally play along within the limits of his patience! If it went beyond that, he wouldn't be interested!

Just then, with a "buzz," the dao gate erected, emitting a crystalline radiance. Finally, the dao gate between the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate was opened. At this moment, a group of people walked out of the dao gate, led by Li Shuangyan, the successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

Besides Li Shuangyan, the group from the Nine Sacred Demon Gate also included the Chief Protector Yu He, whom Li Qiye was familiar with, and several elite disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate!

Li Shuangyan was still dressed in white. Her peerlessly beautiful face remained as cold as ice and frost, with a hint of arrogance in her brows. A peerless maiden as cold as a winter plum, her beauty made the sun and moon lose their luster, captivating all who saw her.

In fact, many disciples in the Washing Yan Ancient Sect were seeing Li Shuangyan's true face for the first time. Upon seeing Li Shuangyan's peerlessly beautiful face, for a moment, countless disciples were stunned, unable to snap out of it for a long time. Even the female disciples, upon seeing Li Shuangyan's beauty, couldn't help but feel overshadowed and ashamed!

He Yingjian, who considered himself the number one genius, was also momentarily flustered upon seeing Li Shuangyan's true face, his heart swaying, unable to regain his composure for a long time.

At this moment, the Six Grand Elders were also moved. They had thought only Li Shuangyan was arriving, and they hadn't expected Chief Protector Yu He to come as well.

One must know that Yu He was a powerful figure, capable of being enfeoffed as a king or marquis, and among them, he was definitely a strong contender. Normally, even if an elder of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect was sent on a mission to the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, they wouldn't be able to see Chief Protector Yu He. Yu He's personal visit to the Washing Yan Ancient Sect this time showed how much respect he was showing to the Washing Yan Ancient Sect.

The Six Grand Elders regained their senses and immediately led the various protectors to step forward and welcome them.

"The arrival of Princess Li and Protector Yu has brought great honor to our sect. It is our sect's fortune. We hope Your Highness the Princess and Protector Yu will forgive our sect's inadequate hospitality," said the Grand Elder, leading the other elders and protectors in a bow.

Seeing this scene, Li Qiye sighed softly. The Washing Yan Ancient Sect had truly declined. The Six Grand Elders couldn't even handle things on their own. For a dignified Imperial Lineage Immortal Sect to have fallen to such subservience was truly disheartening.

He recalled the days when he commanded the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, when he and young Ming Ren established the Washing Yan Ancient Sect. When had they ever been so obsequious? He had once led the Washing Yan Ancient Sect to sweep across the Nine Realms.

What about Great Sages, what about ancient gods? If they dared to block the rise of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, they would be killed without mercy! Back then, when he commanded the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, what about Heavenly Demons, what about the Blood Race? Even the favored spirits of heaven had to come and pay homage! Across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, the Eight Desolations and Nine Heavens, who was qualified to make the Washing Yan Ancient Sect subservient?

"Elder Gu and everyone, you are too kind," Li Shuangyan merely nodded slightly. Yu He, as the Chief Protector, stepped forward to converse with Elder Gu and the others. As the two sects interacted, pleasantries were exchanged.

At this moment, Li Shuangyan's gaze fell upon Li Qiye. Even though her bright eyes were as cold as ice and frost, they were still incredibly captivating. However, Li Qiye stood in his original position, calm and at ease, leisurely and unhurried.

At this moment, Li Shuangyan walked over, and Yu He, along with the disciples, followed.

At this moment, countless disciples held their breath, and no one knew how many were captivated by Li Shuangyan. The Grand Elder secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of anything else, Li Qiye had passed the assessment of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. Now that Li Shuangyan was walking towards Li Qiye, this was a good start.

At this moment, the flustered He Yingjian regained his senses. Upon seeing Li Shuangyan walking towards them, his heart was filled with ecstatic joy. As the number one genius of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, it was only natural for him to receive the favor of Li Shuangyan. Therefore, he stood with his back straight, revealing a confident and dashing smile as he walked towards Li Shuangyan.

Seeing this, many disciples of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect present couldn't help but feel envious and jealous. However, they had to admit that He Yingjian, as the number one genius of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, was indeed qualified to receive the favor of Li Shuangyan.

"I am He Yingjian. It is my honor to meet Your Highness the Princess..." He Yingjian stepped forward, bowed, and struck a pose he considered the most dashing and charming.

However, Li Shuangyan didn't even glance at him. She walked past him directly and stopped in front of Li Qiye, leaving He Yingjian frozen on the spot.

"Young Master Li," Li Shuangyan stood before Li Qiye, saying only these words. One was peerlessly beautiful, the other ordinary. It seemed as if the two of them standing together created a world of difference.

Even though Li Shuangyan was peerlessly beautiful, Li Qiye merely smiled faintly, composed and unhurried, without any sense of honor. He simply nodded casually and said, "If you can figure it out, that would be for the best."

Of course, only a few people present could truly understand these words.

"It is an honor to see you again, Young Master," Yu He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "My Emperor has sent word, hoping that you will visit our sect when you have the time. When my Emperor emerges from seclusion, he will personally welcome you."

"Since the Demon Emperor says so, I won't be polite," Li Qiye chuckled casually and nodded, "You don't need to be constrained when visiting my Washing Yan Ancient Sect. If there's any inconvenience, you can find Protector Mo and Nan Huairen."

"Young Master's words are understood by Yu He," Yu He nodded and gave a slight nod to Protector Mo and Nan Huairen.

However, this action made Protector Mo and Nan Huairen's hearts skip a beat. Li Qiye's words had changed so many things!

Protector Mo and Nan Huairen had thrown their lot in with Li Qiye, and Li Qiye hadn't brought them any tangible benefits so far. Yet, with just one sentence from Li Qiye, their status could be changed!

Amidst the welcoming party, led by the Grand Elder, Yu He's status was such that even the Grand Elder was half a rank below Yu He, who was a kingly figure. Now, with Li Qiye's words, Yu He was willing to obey, which meant that Protector Mo and Nan Huairen could directly communicate with Chief Protector Yu He of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

Any intelligent person could figure out the implications of this. Protector Mo and Nan Huairen couldn't help but tremble. Li Qiye, with just a word, could change their destinies, something unimaginable to others. At this moment, they couldn't help but feel fortunate that their decision to join Li Qiye was the wisest one.

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