The Princess Can Only Be a Maid (Part 2)

Chapter 42: Even a Princess Can Only Be a Maid (Part 2)

Li Shuangyan couldn't help but wonder if Li Qiye had seen this formation before, but she dismissed the thought. This fragment of a formation was a unique artifact from the Formation Ancestor, and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had paid a great price to obtain it.

It could be said that besides the Formation Ancestor, who had died in ancient times, only the Nine Sacred Demon Gate knew of this partial formation.

Now, with just a glance, Li Qiye was speaking with ease, making this partial formation seem insignificant, like mere trivial skill.

This left Li Shuangyan so shocked that she was speechless for a long time. She had spent over ten years to fully comprehend the profound mysteries of this partial formation, and that was with the guidance of the insights from several generations of sages from the Nine Sacred Demon Gate!

Li Qiye, after merely a glance, had revealed its profound mysteries. It was simply unbelievable. Such a situation was incredibly disheartening.

Even a genius couldn't possibly deduce this formation with a single glance. Yet, Li Qiye had done so. Was there anyone more talented in this world? What was even more maddening was that Li Qiye wasn't a genius!

Li Shuangyan was unaware that Li Qiye had once possessed the complete formation. Today, upon seeing this fragment, the erased memories of it resurfaced in his mind.

"Come here," Li Qiye beckoned to Li Shuangyan at this moment, saying calmly and leisurely.

Li Shuangyan struggled to snap out of her daze. Instinctively, she walked over to Li Qiye's side. Her mind went blank for a moment; she didn't even know how she had ended up next to him.

"Slap—slap—slap—" Before Li Shuangyan could recover, Li Qiye had her across his knees. Without mercy, his large hand slapped her round and perky backside repeatedly, leaving her rear tingling and burning!

"What are you doing—" Li Shuangyan leaped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, shrieking and glaring at Li Qiye, her delicate face flushed red.

Li Qiye merely clapped his hands, looking relaxed and at ease, as if he had just done something trivial. He then slowly said, "As my maid, you must have the awareness of a maid. I can indulge those around me, and I can dote on them, even if they are maids. But remember, don't provoke me! Don't truly believe that because you are a favored daughter of heaven, you can turn the world upside down!"

"You—" Li Shuangyan was both furious and indignant. She was a favored daughter of heaven, the princess of the Ancient Niu Jiang Kingdom, accustomed to being treated with utmost respect. Yet, today, she had been severely spanked by a young man... The mere thought of such a humiliating event sent shivers down her spine!

"Go on, find a place to stay yourself," Li Qiye said casually, waving his hand. He didn't care whether Li Shuangyan was angry or not, speaking with a relaxed demeanor.

"You... you little man, you just wait!" Li Shuangyan finally said, filled with anger and frustration. For a moment, her rage had nowhere to vent. She had always been held in high esteem, surrounded by adoration wherever she went, with countless young talents eager to please her.

Yet, today, Li Qiye had dismissed her so casually, not even arranging a place for her to stay. This infuriated her!

Li Shuangyan stormed off in anger. She, a dignified princess, an eighteen-year-old maiden, was so enraged by a thirteen-year-old boy that she felt like spitting blood. She couldn't believe it herself.

"Don't even think about trying to cultivate the 'Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation'!" Li Qiye's voice came from behind her. He remained calm and composed as he said, "The formation you hold is merely a tiny fragment of the 'Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation,' less than one percent of the entire grand formation! If you forcefully cultivate it, you will destroy yourself within it! Even the Ancestor Formation back then wouldn't dare claim to cultivate this formation! Let alone you. If you wish to cultivate this formation, wait until your cultivation matures, and I might consider guiding you a little."

His unhurried tone delivered the most arrogant words. Who would dare to casually offer guidance to someone of her talent? Yet, Li Qiye said it without a second thought.

This caused Li Shuangyan's body to stiffen. The "Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation" was a legend of the ages, and many even believed it didn't truly exist. Yet, Li Qiye spoke of it as if it were commonplace!

Li Shuangyan, with a bit of lingering pride, ignored Li Qiye, let out a soft snort, and turned to leave.

Li Qiye paid no mind to Li Shuangyan's displeasure. He simply sat there in silence. The Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation... after so many years, he had encountered a fragment of it once again.

The Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation... Li Qiye almost didn't want to mention it. During the ancient Ming era, how many people had died within it? The price he had paid to construct it was immense.

This formation could be called invincible throughout the ages, but it was also stained with the blood of countless people. From its inception, it was destined to be cleansed by endless bloodshed. To create it, how many human sages had poured their hearts and souls into it, including himself!

In the battle of the ancient Ming era, for the Human Emperor Realm, for humanity, how many sages had fallen in this formation? How many human powerhouses had been crushed within it? Back then, he had wielded this formation, causing the heavens and earth to shatter, the firmament to rain blood!

Back then, he couldn't even remember how many had died, including the peerless experts who had once followed him! After this battle, how long had he remained in seclusion?

Time could erase everything, time could heal all wounds, but some memories, even time couldn't erase them. They were imprinted on the deepest part of the soul, forever indelible!

The Immortal Slaughtering Emperor Formation... Finally, Li Qiye sighed softly, shook his head, and returned to his senses, no longer lost in past sorrow. The past was the past! In this life, he would return to the Nine Realms, and some old debts would be settled personally, for himself, and for those who died fighting alongside him!

The arrival of Li Shuangyan at the Washing Yan Ancient Sect was a momentous event for the entire sect. Not only were the younger disciples of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect excited and sleepless, but the higher-ups of the sect also attached great importance to this matter.

Within the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, only Li Qiye treated it as inconsequential. Li Shuangyan's arrival was neither here nor there to him. If Li Shuangyan was willing to submit to him, he would gain a capable assistant by his side in the future. Even if Li Shuangyan hadn't come, he could have found a replacement. It meant nothing to Li Qiye!

Li Shuangyan was seething with anger. Li Qiye hadn't even arranged her accommodation, which made her grit her teeth. She acted somewhat defiantly, refusing to stay in the same place as Li Qiye.

Li Shuangyan did not stay in the same small courtyard as Li Qiye. She summoned a treasure tower and placed it on a secluded peak, adjacent to the small courtyard. Although she didn't live with Li Qiye, she didn't leave the lone peak either.

The arrival of Li Shuangyan and Yu He brought the greatest benefits to Protector Mo and Nan Huairen, as the master and disciple were specifically responsible for the itinerary of Yu He and his entourage.

This was no small matter. Yu He was a prince, and working by his side was immensely beneficial. More importantly, because of Li Qiye's words, Protector Mo and Nan Huairen's status within the Washing Yan Ancient Sect had completely changed.

Yu He had also specifically requested Protector Mo and Nan Huairen to be in charge, following Li Qiye's wishes. This meant that in future communications between the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, Protector Mo and Nan Huairen would become special envoys, able to communicate directly with Yu He!

One must know that in the past, when the Washing Yan Ancient Sect sent envoys to the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, even the six Grand Elders, or even the Grand Elder himself, might not have been able to meet Yu He, the Chief Protector. Today, Nan Huairen and Protector Mo could directly meet Yu He, signifying a closer relationship between the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate!

Protector Mo and Nan Huairen's status within the Washing Yan Ancient Sect had greatly improved. Protector Mo's current standing was arguably above that of the other protectors, and Nan Huairen was even more so; his treatment made countless third-generation disciples, and even second-generation disciples, extremely envious.

Li Qiye paid no attention to all of this. What he needed to do now was to solidify his foundation without any mistakes. He would not allow any flaws in his foundation. Only by solidifying his foundation could he reach the peak in the future.

Li Qiye knew better than anyone that if his foundation was not solid, or if it had flaws, no matter how powerful his cultivation became, he would easily encounter problems in the future, especially when facing the decline of lifespan and life-threatening tribulations.

Many geniuses experienced rapid progress in their cultivation during their youth, but because their foundations were not solid, or because they sought rapid advancement, their foundations developed defects, ultimately leading to their demise during the decline of lifespan and life-threatening tribulations!

Therefore, Li Qiye had extremely high demands for his foundation. Even though he cultivated the "Moon Vortex Sun **," a supreme and miraculous technique that could allow him to achieve rapid progress, he still slowed down the speed of "Moon Vortex Sun **," repeatedly solidifying his foundation.

If Li Qiye hadn't suppressed his cultivation, his current realm could have soared into the realms of robust lifespan and true fate. However, he still slowed down, repeatedly solidifying his foundation.

On the seventh day of Li Shuangyan's arrival, Li Qiye and Li Shuangyan coexisted without incident. However, on this particular morning, Nan Huairen arrived, accompanied by a middle-aged man.

"Senior Brother, this is Hall Master Zhou from the Martial Teaching Hall of Wash Stone Peak," Nan Huairen introduced to Li Qiye.

Li Qiye glanced at this Hall Master Zhou and nodded, asking, "What is it?"

In Hall Master Zhou's eyes, Li Qiye's attitude was arrogant and disrespectful. He was displeased and let out a cold snort, not saying another word.

Nan Huairen quickly explained, "The Elder has decided that Senior Brother will temporarily take over Hall Master Zhou's teaching duties. Hall Master Zhou has brought you the roster of disciples and specific records for each student. The Elders hope you will teach in place of Hall Master Zhou after seven days."

Hall Master Zhou didn't say much more. His impression of Li Qiye was particularly unpleasant. As a hall master, Li Qiye showed him no respect, which displeased him. Therefore, after leaving the roster and records, he turned and left, too lazy to offer any further reminders or pleasantries.