The Tables Turn, Breaking Through to Soul Emperor

"Crown Prince, I am so scared."

Ye Yunxi blinked her watery peach-blossom eyes, speaking in a pitiful, aggrieved tone.

"Are you provoking me?"

Qian Renxue turned her back to the others, warning Ye Yunxi with suppressed fury.

This little vixen was constantly here to provoke her.

"Crown Prince, I would never. Besides, I am merely a frail woman. You have two Title Douluo protecting you; if you were to get angry, you would only be bullying a weak woman like me."

Ye Yunxi looked pitiful and helpless, lowering her head to wipe away the tears she had squeezed out.

At this moment, the surrounding guests only saw the pitiful Ye Yunxi standing before Qian Renxue.

"Is the Crown Prince bullying the Imperial Concubine?"

"Think about it, the Imperial Concubine isn't very old, and the Crown Prince is so mature and steady; she certainly isn't the Crown Prince's match."

"Keep your voice down, don't let the Crown Prince hear you."

The surrounding guests whispered among themselves, and even the Soul Masters and the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi, felt an inexplicable surge of protectiveness.

"Imperial Concubine, you truly have a way with tricks, always putting on an act for me."

Qian Renxue gripped Ye Yunxi's hand in anger.

"Crown Prince, I haven't, I really haven't. Please let go, you're hurting me."

Ye Yunxi twisted her body frantically, trying to break free from Qian Renxue's tight grip.

"Fine, fine, fine. A fine Imperial Concubine indeed; I will remember this grudge."

Qian Renxue felt indignant. Clearly, she was the one who had been wronged, right? Why were all these guests speaking up for the Imperial Concubine?

Releasing Ye Yunxi's hand, she glanced at the people dancing in the center of the banquet, then turned her head to look at Ye Yunxi.

"Do you know how to dance?"

"No, I don't." Ye Yunxi turned her head away, speaking in an aggrieved tone.

[Ding! Main quest triggered: Fox Dance Overturns the City, Enchanting All Living Things]

[Quest Requirements: Manifest the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox martial soul in the center of the banquet dance floor, enchant all guests with ultimate dance moves, and outshine the Moonlight Pavilion]

[Quest Perk: Dance Mastery talent has been granted to the host, granting full proficiency in the top-tier Fox Spin Dance]

[Completion Reward: Soul Power breakthrough to level 60 Soul Emperor, Nine-Tailed Sky Fox "Fox Shadow Lost Track" fully unlocked, permanent boost to enchantment aura!]

The cold system voice faded.

Ye Yunxi's peach-blossom eyes brimmed with mist, her peripheral vision scanning the surrounding guests, desperate to find someone to avoid this troublesome dance; she would rather die than dance in close proximity to Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue would not allow her to slack off. Seeing her desperate attempt to avoid it, her anger flared even higher. The force with which she gripped her wrist tightened, and ignoring her struggles, she dragged her directly into the dance floor at the center of the banquet.

The surrounding music happened to strike up, melodious and winding, and the guests' gazes all focused on them.

Qian Renxue leaned down to her ear and warned, "This Crown Prince will teach you. Today, whether you know how or not, you will dance!"

As the words fell, she raised her hand to wrap it around Ye Yunxi's waist, intending to lead the steps.

But the moment her fingertips touched the side of her slender waist, Ye Yunxi tapped her toes lightly against the ground, her figure spinning gracefully as the dance mastery granted by the system instantly fused with her movements.

Her smoky pink gauze dress swirled with layers of soft, beautiful light, and she directly seized the initiative.

Her dance steps were like flowing water and moving clouds, her toes stepping on lotus flowers, her waist as supple as if boneless. Every spin, every lift of her hand, and every arch of her back was graceful to the extreme.

The allure of the Fox Spin Dance was performed to perfection; the light gauze on her wrists fluttered, resembling a nine-tailed spirit fox arching its back among flowers, a hundred times more skillful than the top dancers of Heaven Dou.

Qian Renxue was completely frozen, led through the dance steps by Ye Yunxi. Her palm pressed against her warm waist, yet she found herself the one being guided, possessing not a shred of control.

She tried to exert force to regain the rhythm, but was avoided by a light spin from Ye Yunxi. Her jade hand rested lightly on her shoulder, the force gentle yet carrying an irresistible pull. As their steps intertwined, their figures were both close and distant, beautiful enough to be breathtaking.

At this moment, a pale pink spiritual light quietly spread from Ye Yunxi's body. The phantom of the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox martial soul manifested behind her, its nine fluffy, pearly-white fox tails stretching and fluttering, the tips adorned with shimmering crimson fox flames. The aura of the martial soul, wrapped in the ultimate source of enchantment, silently permeated the entire hall.

Her peach-blossom eyes were filled with water, her lashes fluttering lightly. When she looked back with a faint smile, her charm was innate, hooking into the very souls of those who watched.

The entire hall of guests was instantly dazed, their breathing stagnating.

Everyone's heart beat uncontrollably, their gazes glued to that smoky pink figure, their souls trembling, completely unaware of the melody of the music.

"Is this really an ordinary woman? She is simply a natural-born fox!"

Ning Fengzhi's eyes were filled with amazement.

If only he had discovered this woman first, how wonderful would that be?

Qian Renxue looked at Ye Yunxi, who was dancing gracefully and enchanting the crowd beside her, and was completely stunned.

The warm sensation of her waist still lingered on her fingertips, and only one thought surged endlessly in her mind.

She was clearly just a woman from a remote mountain village, without a master or sect, and her soul power was still sealed by her—how could she be proficient in such top-tier palace Fox Spin Dance? How could she dance with such bone-deep charm and technique?

Just how many secrets was this little vixen hiding?

The music swelled, and Ye Yunxi tapped her toes against Qian Renxue's instep, spinning close to his chest as her fox tail brushed lightly against his arm.

Her peach-blossom eyes curved into a smile both cunning and alluring. Her lips parted, and her voice, soft and sweet yet laced with playfulness, reached only his ears.

"Your Highness, do you still think I don't know how to dance?"

[Ding! Mission successfully completed! Soul Power officially unlocked to Level 60 Soul Emperor! All rewards have been distributed!]

A warm current of Soul Power surged into Ye Yunxi's body.

Ye Yunxi felt immensely satisfied. Her dance steps remained steady and graceful, commanding the elegance of the entire room and rendering Qian Renxue nothing more than her foil.

As she stepped, Ye Yunxi leaned in close to Qian Renxue's ear.

"Your Highness, are you satisfied?"

The sudden question snapped the dazed Qian Renxue back to reality. Seeing the charming and captivating smile on Ye Yunxi's face, his cheeks flushed red.

He stiffened his expression, yet still replied, "So-so."

"So-so? Your Highness is truly hard to please."

Such a tsundere!

Ye Yunxi smiled faintly. Since the mission was complete, all that remained was to bring this banquet to an end.

As time passed, only Qian Renxue and Ye Yunxi remained on the dance floor until the music finally faded.

Ye Yunxi tapped her jade-like feet, released Qian Renxue's hand, and stood perfectly in the center of the room.

She performed a noble curtsy and blinked her peach-blossom eyes.

"Thank you all for watching."

Thunderous applause followed immediately.

"As expected of the Imperial Concubine."

"I wonder if the Imperial Concubine would do me the honor of visiting my restaurant?"

"Imperial Concubine, my house has an animal that can do backflips; would you like to come over and take a look?"

Invitations poured in one after another.

Ye Yunxi pursed her lips and smiled. "Thank you all for your kindness. I appreciate the gesture, but I must return with His Highness. Otherwise, he will punish me once we get back to the Crown Prince's Mansion."

Qian Renxue was instantly dumbfounded.

What do you mean I bully you? That was clearly your own doing!