Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, Joining the Dragon Guard Pavilion!

"Holy crap!"

"Can't you even build up some emotion first? You want to ask me out the moment we meet?"

"This Princess Fuyao is way too aggressive!"

Xiao Yang was utterly shocked upon hearing her words.

To say he wasn't tempted would be a lie!

In terms of looks, Princess Fuyao was undeniably a peerless beauty. Coupled with her special status, second only to the emperor, managing the court...

If he could spend a night with her, wouldn't that make him a "Dragon Rider"?

However, Xiao Yang still found it extremely suspicious.

Even with his Innate Yin-Yang Sacred Body, which held immense attraction for beautiful women, it shouldn't be to this extent.

"When in doubt, ask the System!"

"System, I want to use the Break Delusion divine ability to see Princess Fuyao's weakness!"

With a thought, Xiao Yang's two pupils in his left eye merged into one, secretly activating its power.

[Target: Princess Fuyao]
[Destiny: Phoenix Perched on Wutong Tree! An omen of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix, a noble bloodline from birth, only a True Dragon destiny can stand alongside her.]
[Weakness: Cultivated the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra since childhood, requiring her to maintain her virginity. It is powerful and grants eternal youth. However, once deflowered, her own cultivation will become a dowry for the other party, causing a significant drop in her strength.]

What?!

Seeing her weakness, Xiao Yang was instantly dumbfounded.

Rumors in the marketplace claimed Princess Fuyao had a promiscuous private life, was extremely debauched, had countless male consorts, and was even involved with many scholars and talents...

But now, it seemed like all of that was bullshit!

She had actually maintained her virginity.

And her only weakness lay in this: if she spent a night with a man, her cultivation would flow into his body.

So her sudden throwing of an "olive branch" at him was a trap!

He absolutely couldn't fall for it!

While Xiao Yang was shocked, he also discovered another peculiar point.

Princess Fuyao had the Phoenix Perched on Wutong Tree destiny. Her future husband, the imperial son-in-law, would need to possess the True Dragon destiny!

Doesn't that mean her future husband would overthrow her brother?

"Jiu Lang, why aren't you saying anything?"

At this moment, Princess Fuyao was growing impatient.

After all, in her eyes, Xiao Yang had been staring at her intently for quite some time.

"Eldest Princess, to receive your favor is my honor! However--"

Xiao Yang's tone shifted, and he continued, "Your Highness is of noble birth, unparalleled in dignity. Xiao Yang dares not to profane you! Moreover, I am already betrothed. I wish to find one person and grow old with them, never to be parted!"

Upon hearing this, surprise flashed in Princess Fuyao's beautiful eyes.

"I wish to find one person and grow old with them, never to be parted... I didn't expect you to be such a devoted lover! Very well, since that's the case, this Princess will not force you!"

"Thank you, Eldest Princess!"

Xiao Yang bowed, then suddenly produced a land deed.

"I overheard outside just now that you seemed unsatisfied with this place!"

"Coincidentally, I recently acquired a Cloud Top Heavenly Palace, just a few miles outside the Prince's Estate. It's newly built and no one has lived there yet!"

"If you don't mind, Eldest Princess, I'll give it to you!"

He directly placed the land deed on the table. It didn't hurt to give it away since he had won it from his cheap older brother anyway.

Moreover, judging by Princess Fuyao's demeanor, she didn't seem like a stingy person!

A gift in return for a gift!

What if she was pleased and bestowed a Spirit-grade Treasure? Wouldn't that be a huge profit?

"Jiu Lang, you are thoughtful!"

Princess Fuyao nodded with satisfaction and added, "This Princess will not take your gift for nothing. Today, I shall bestow upon you a great opportunity!"

Here it comes!

Xiao Yang remained outwardly calm, but his heart was filled with curiosity.

"Swish!"

The next moment, Princess Fuyao flipped her jade hand, and a token appeared in her palm, which she tossed towards Xiao Yang.

"So heavy!"

Upon receiving it, Xiao Yang found the token was forged from Mysterious Iron, with gilded coiling dragons carved on both sides. In the center were three characters written in bold strokes--

Dragon Guard Pavilion!

"Eldest Princess, what is this?" Xiao Yang couldn't help but ask.

Princess Fuyao replied, "You should know that I am in charge of Great Xia's foremost intelligence organization, the Dragon Guard Pavilion."

"Today, I bestow this token upon you, and you shall become a secret agent of the Dragon Guard Pavilion."

"With imperial permission, you may execute first and report later, answering only to me!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang frowned and immediately found an excuse.

"Your Highness, this token is too precious! I am merely skilled in composing poetry and my cultivation is average. I fear I am not fit for such a great responsibility!"

If it were an ordinary person, they would likely be overjoyed to join the Dragon Guard Pavilion, instantly becoming the pride of their family and the hope of their village.

Their family tree would be rewritten starting from their page!

But Xiao Yang was the Ninth Young Master of King Zhenbei, a person of noble status. He didn't need the Dragon Guard Pavilion to enhance his prestige; in fact, it would only bring more constraints!

"Jiu Lang, do you know the purpose for which my imperial brother tasked me with establishing the Dragon Guard Pavilion?" Princess Fuyao suddenly asked.

"I do not."

Xiao Yang shook his head.

The world said that Princess Fuyao established the Dragon Guard Pavilion to eliminate her rivals, but he wouldn't dare say such a thing...

"To guard the dragons, naturally, is to guard my imperial brother and the eight-hundred-year foundation of the Great Xia Dynasty!"

"I have devoted all my efforts to recruiting talented individuals for my imperial brother. All the heroes under heaven shall fall into my grasp!"

"However, the Great Xia's empire is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface! Many feudal lords are ambitious and have even harbored disloyalty towards my imperial brother..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yang's heart skipped a beat.

She was in charge of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, had she already heard rumors of Ning Hongye's rebellion and was deliberately probing him?

No... that's not right!

Xiao Yang pondered. The matter of Ning Hongye planning to raise an army was not a long-term scheme; it only arose after she returned from the Outer Regions. No one else could possibly know about it.

If Princess Fuyao truly knew, she wouldn't have personally attended the engagement banquet.

She was likely referring to someone else.

After all, His Majesty the current Emperor was solely focused on cultivating immortality, leading to widespread suffering among the populace. He wasn't the only one dissatisfied...

"Xiao Jiu Lang, are you willing to serve this princess, the Dragon Guard Pavilion, and my imperial brother?"

Princess Fuyao stared at him, and a commanding aura suddenly erupted from her.

Her three thousand strands of black hair danced in the wind, like a phoenix soaring through the nine heavens.

What a terrifying presence!

Xiao Yang was startled. He could only tell with his Double Pupils that Princess Fuyao cultivated the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, but he couldn't ascertain her exact realm.

But looking at her now, she was definitely a powerful figure. He wondered who was stronger, her or Ning Hongye.

Xiao Yang was adaptable. Although Ning Hongye was planning a rebellion, Princess Fuyao held power now and was considered one of the most influential people in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Why not curry favor with a beautiful princess's influence!

"If it benefits the nation, I will face death; why should I shy away from misfortune or seek fortune! Xiao Yang is willing to serve the Eldest Princess with utmost devotion, going through fire and water!"

Xiao Yang picked up the secret agent token, bowed, and spoke with a resonant voice that echoed throughout the venue.

"Well said, 'If it benefits the nation, I will face death; why should I shy away from misfortune or seek fortune!' If all the subjects of Great Xia were like you, why would we worry about the world not being peaceful?"

Princess Fuyao was clearly pleased with his words and continued, "Jiu Lang, I think highly of you! Work hard, and within ten years, the position of Pavilion Master of the Dragon Guard Pavilion... shall be yours!"