From Cold Palace Princess to Heavenly Empress

"Master, the Ninth Princess of the Xia Kingdom is at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. I'm afraid my disciples aren't her match!"

The old man in yellow robes said grimly, "Just go when I tell you to, what's with all the nonsense!"

Stop, this isn't a Witch!

She was eighteen years old.

Her hair was like ink, her face like jade, an ordinary Witch.

Resurrected from a coffin, she struck fear into countless hearts, chilling their spines.

The young girl only wanted to quietly take revenge.

But she never expected things to happen unintentionally.

Once, while admiring flowers, she teased the leader of the Yaos.

Once, while drinking, she got sworn into brotherhood with a Witch and a fox.

Once, while riding a vehicle, she ran over and killed a judge of the underworld.

Facing all this, the girl stated that she really didn't do it on purpose.

44. A Pill for Gratitude, Two Consecutive Victories

In a dense primeval forest, in a clearing dozens of feet wide, two groups of people occupied opposite sides.

One side was Xiao Minghuang and others from Beiyang City.

The other side was the old man in yellow robes and others from the Golden Elephant Kingdom.

At this moment.

A young martial artist in yellow robes walked out from the Golden Elephant Kingdom's group, cupped his hands, and declared, "Chen Tao of the Golden Elephant Kingdom, who dares to fight me!"

Seeing that the Golden Elephant Kingdom had sent a martial artist, Xiao Minghuang looked at Lin Wanqiu standing beside her and asked with a smile, "Wanqiu, will you be the one to fight the first match, can you!"

Lin Wanqiu slightly bowed, her gaze firm, and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will achieve victory!"

Upon entering the arena, Lin Wanqiu displayed incredible strength, defeating her opponent with a single punch and sending them flying.

This shocking scene stunned everyone present.

Especially the people from the Golden Elephant Kingdom, they hadn't expected that Lin Wanqiu, who looked petite and delicate, could unleash such immense power from her small body.

The first match ended.

The winning side was Beiyang City.

Lin Wanqiu walked back to Xiao Minghuang, her red lips slightly parted, her breathing rapid, panting continuously.

Although this battle seemed to be won with just one punch, it had already exhausted seventy to eighty percent of her strength.

"Your Highness, I have not failed in my mission!"

Xiao Minghuang reached out and stroked her head, took out a pill from her embrace, and placed it into Lin Wanqiu's mouth.

Something was suddenly stuffed into her mouth, and a look of surprise flashed in Lin Wanqiu's eyes. But the next moment, her eyes lit up, and she quickly circulated her energy to recuperate. In just a few breaths, she had already returned to her peak condition.

After recuperating, Lin Wanqiu slightly bowed and said softly, "Thank you for the pill, Your Highness!"

Xiao Minghuang shook her head and revealed a slight smile, "This pill was given to you by Ruoshui. She said she wanted to thank you for guiding her in martial arts."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu turned her gaze to Ye Ruoshui, a gentle smile appearing on her face.

"Thank you for the pill, Miss Ye!"

"It's just a mere pill. I can easily refine dozens of them in one furnace, so you don't need to mind it!"

Ye Ruoshui turned her head away, appearing nonchalant, but the fleeting smile and the faint blush on her earlobes betrayed her.

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's little expression, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but smile knowingly and whispered into Lin Wanqiu's ear, "Wanqiu, don't believe her words. That pill was refined by Ruoshui all night, and it's a top-grade Yellow Tier pill, very precious."

Hearing this, a touch of emotion appeared on Lin Wanqiu's face. She had only slightly guided Ye Ruoshui in her martial arts skills, something any martial artist could do. Yet, Ye Ruoshui had given her such a precious treasure as a top-grade Yellow Tier pill.

This act made her see the young girl Ye Ruoshui in a new light.

Moreover, for Ye Ruoshui, at such a young age, to be able to refine a top-grade Yellow Tier pill, such talent seemed unparalleled in the entire Great Xia.

One side rejoiced, while the other despaired.

The Golden Elephant Kingdom had lost their opening match, and the remaining four young martial artists were dejected and lacked any fighting spirit.

"Third Senior Brother's first match was a failure... That girl in the red dress is at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. How could we possibly be her match... Unless Senior Brother Wang Bao steps in, we're doomed to lose today!"

The old man in yellow robes looked hesitant, glancing repeatedly at Wang Bao, who was leaning against an ancient tree with his eyes closed in thought, as if he were about to make a difficult decision.

Finally, he pointed at a disciple at the Body Tempering Peak Realm and said, "For the second match, you go!"

In the blink of an eye.

A disciple from the Golden Elephant Kingdom walked onto the stage.

On the Beiyang City side.

Lin Wanqiu clenched her delicate fists, her eyes filled with fighting spirit, and said, "Your Highness, I've already recovered my breath. I can fight again!"

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang looked concerned and confirmed again, "Are you sure? Are you really okay?"

Lin Wanqiu nodded heavily, her beautiful eyes filled with determination.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang couldn't persuade her further and nodded, "If you feel unwell, withdraw immediately. I've got your back!"

At these words, Lin Wanqiu suddenly felt a sense of security in her heart, as if as long as Xiao Minghuang stood behind her, she could do anything.

But this was just an illusion. Lin Wanqiu collected her thoughts, took a deep breath, and walked onto the battlefield.

The second match proceeded without any surprises. Lin Wanqiu won again.

Just like in the first battle, the Golden Elephant Kingdom martial artist was sent flying by her punch and collapsed on the ground, unable to get up.

Seeing this scene.

Everyone from Beiyang City showed joy on their faces.

The people from the Golden Elephant Kingdom looked as if they had lost their parents, dejected and crestfallen.

"Master, please ask Senior Brother Wang Bao to fight quickly, or we'll all be wiped out today!"

The young martial artists from the Golden Elephant Kingdom pleaded in unison.

The strongest person in Beiyang City, the Ninth Princess, hadn't even made a move yet, and they had already lost two matches to Lin Wanqiu.

If the Ninth Princess were to fight, wouldn't they be annihilated?

Seeing that his disciples had completely lost their will to fight, the old man in yellow robes could no longer remain calm. He transmitted his voice to Wang Bao, saying, "Nephew Wang, today's victory or defeat rests entirely on you. If you are willing to help, I will give you eighty percent of the income from the Spirit Vein. In addition, I will give you a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill as a reward. What do you say?"

Wang Bao's closed pupils suddenly opened, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

A Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill!

This was a secret pill of the Dragon Tiger Sect. It could strengthen the physique and greatly enhance bodily strength. Within the sect, even core disciples couldn't use it without restriction.

Even he had only obtained one Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill because he was on good terms with his Senior Brother Xue Wushang.

He didn't care about mere Spirit Stones, but if it was a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill, even he couldn't ignore it.

"Is this true?"

"My word is my bond!"

The old man in yellow robes gritted his teeth.

"I can agree to fight, but you also have to help me with one thing."

Wang Bao narrowed his eyes and said slowly.

"Nephew Wang, please speak. I will definitely agree!"

"I came down the mountain this time under the direct order of my Senior Brother, to recruit geniuses with the Five Elements Spiritual Root into the sect. Although I've found such a person, she doesn't seem willing to join our sect. As long as you can help me capture her, everything else can be discussed."

"If you accomplish this, I will speak highly of you to my Senior Brother when I return to the sect, and have you transferred to an inner sect position. What do you say?"

Hearing this, the old man in yellow robes paused, lost in thought.

What was originally a sure-win competition for the Spirit Vein had turned into a battle to snatch a talented young girl.

But at this point, he was in too deep to back down. If he refused, he might offend Wang Bao, and in the future, he might not even be able to hold onto his position as an outer sect elder.

But if he helped achieve this, he could be transferred back to the sect...

With this thought, the old man in yellow robes' fear of the Yellow Tier high-grade magic weapon spear lessened. He hardened his heart and replied, "Nephew Wang, rest assured, I will definitely help you accomplish this matter!"

"Good! It's a deal!"

45. Xia Kingdom actually produced three peerless beauties!

As he stood in the center of the arena, the atmosphere suddenly became oppressive. Everyone's gaze was fixed on Wang Bao, as if they were extremely wary of him.

Suddenly...

The aura of the Seventh Level of Qi Refining Realm surged out, covering the entire venue, and the air seemed to grow heavy.

Wang Bao stared directly at Xiao Minghuang, who stood in the center as if she were the moon surrounded by stars. The corners of his mouth curved into a half-smile, as if he didn't regard her as an equal opponent.

"A genius girl with the Five Elements Spiritual Root, I'll have to see today just how extraordinary you are."

The Dragon Tiger Sect's true disciple, possessing the Five Elements Spiritual Root.

But Xue Wushang was nearing thirty and already had the cultivation of the Peak of the Spring Gushing Realm. Although they both belonged to the younger generation, there was a vast gulf in their cultivation, making them incomparable.

However, the genius girl before him, who possessed the Five Elements Spiritual Root, was only at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. The difference between them was not significant.

Wang Bao was an inner disciple of the Dragon Tiger Sect!

"Nephew-disciple Wang wields our sect's Earth-grade low-rank Cultivation Method, the Dragon Tiger Body Tempering Method, granting him an extremely powerful physique capable of killing enemies across realms... Little girl, I advise you to surrender early, lest your beautiful face be disfigured, and no one will want you in the future!"

The old man in yellow robes laughed heartily, full of pride.

Wang Bao's appearance swept away his previous disappointment, as if victory was already assured without even needing to compete.

Facing the provocation, Xiao Minghuang remained calm and composed, her expression serene.

Lin Zhengquan, however, did not have such strong confidence. He knew the Ninth Princess possessed extremely high aptitude.

But aptitude was merely potential. Before it could be converted into strength, no amount of potential was useful.