Chapter 72
Throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty, spanning tens of thousands of miles, there are billions of people. Among them, the number of martial artists, regardless of their cultivation level, probably does not exceed one million.
This means that out of every thousand people, there will only be one martial artist, regardless of their cultivation level.
Of the million martial artists, at least 80% are at the Body Tempering Realm.
The higher the level of martial arts, the rarer the martial artist becomes.
The Great Xia Dynasty, with its vast resources, has only a dozen or so Imperial Family Enshrined at the Divine Sea Realm.
This shows how difficult spiritual practice is.
Xiao Minghuang knew that the Great Xia had few martial artists, mainly because the Spiritual Qi in the Southern Border was thin, which made it impossible to support more high-level martial artists.
Therefore, her ability to break through to the Qi Refining Realm at the age of fourteen is already an extreme display of genius.
Even if you brought the most outstanding talents from those powerful forces here and put them in her place, they still wouldn't be able to do as well as she did.
"Breaking through to a higher realm is only a matter of time."
Xiao Minghuang was at peace with herself. She didn't care about short-term gains, as long as she could achieve her ultimate goal.
"Judging by the dates, today should be the opening day of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion Spirit Source. It's about time to make a trip there."
She possesses an opportunity-detection system; if there truly is a primordial divine object containing both Yin and Yang energies within Spirit Source, she will be able to discover it in advance.
Thinking of this, Xiao Minghuang got up, pushed open the door, and headed towards Lin Wanqiu's courtyard.
In the spacious courtyard, Lin Wanqiu, dressed in a light red dress, held a cyan longsword in her hand. Her figure was ethereal and elusive as she practiced her swordsmanship.
As the children's instruction got on track, she gradually felt at ease entrusting things to the martial arts instructors and nannies, and was also able to devote her spare time to cultivation.
After Ye Ruoshui obtained the new cultivation technique, her cultivation level surpassed hers.
Although Lin Wanqiu was not a competitive person, she did not want to lose to Ye Ruoshui in front of His Highness.
Therefore, she must work twice as hard to catch up with Ye Ruoshui.
Moreover, she knew that Ye Ruoshui, that little girl, mainly focused her energy on unorthodox techniques and didn't care much about cultivation. As long as she worked harder, she would definitely be able to catch up quickly.
At this moment.
Lin Wanqiu heard a soft footstep.
Immediately afterwards, His Highness's voice was heard.
"Wanqiu, are you there?"
Lin Wanqiu sheathed her sword, rubbed her snow-white wrist, and walked towards the courtyard gate.
"Yes, Your Highness, please come in!"
Lin Wanqiu wore a light red dress, her hair simply tied into a ponytail, adorned with a jade hairpin.
Xiao Minghuang was slightly taken aback, her gaze falling on the top of Lin Wanqiu's head, staring at it in a daze.
At the same time.
She asked in her mind:
"System, can I choose to return the gifts I received as compensation based on the quantity?"
[Bite!]
[Note: When the host triggers a qualitative change and returns the value, a quantitative change and returns the value.]
[Note: When the host triggers a quantitative change return, a qualitative change return cannot be selected.]
The system's voice echoed in his mind, and Xiao Minghuang made a plan.
Seeing her absent-minded expression and the clothes on her back, Lin Wanqiu asked in confusion:
"Your Highness? Is there something on my head?"
Xiao Minghuang stared at the jade hairpin and slowly said:
"This hairpin is ugly."
Lin Wanqiu was taken aback upon hearing this.
"This jade hairpin is quite ordinary; there's nothing wrong with it, is there?"
"Hmm, very ordinary, not good enough for you."
As they spoke, Xiao Minghuang took out Phoenix Hairpin that she had kept for a long time from her bosom and handed it to Lin Wanqiu.
This Phoenix Hairpin is entirely golden, with exquisite and lifelike carvings. The tips of the Phoenix's wings turn into a bright crimson, and the Phoenix holds a string of rubies in its mouth, which sparkle with crystal-clear brilliance.
Even more astonishingly, Lin Wanqiu faintly sensed a Spiritual Qi emanating from the Phoenix Hairpin, clearly indicating that this Phoenix Hairpin was a magical artifact!
Lin Wanqiu's voice trembled slightly as a guess arose in her heart: Could it be that His Highness intended to give her this Phoenix Hairpin?
Xiao Minghuang smiled warmly, like a gentle spring breeze, and said:
"Of course it's a gift for Wanqiu. Let me help you put it on!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Lin Wanqiu's pretty face immediately flushed crimson, and she lowered her head slightly.
Lin Wanqiu lowered her head, immediately revealing her delicate and white neck, as smooth and white as jade. Her neck was slender and fair, like a willow branch, and her tender and smooth neck was like the finest mutton fat jade.
Looking at the smooth, white jade-like neck before her, Xiao Minghuang felt a slight tremor in her heart, which skipped a few beats.
She steadied herself, reached out and gently pulled out the ill-fitting jade hairpin.
Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, landing on Lin Wanqiu's chest. It was as black and glossy as ink, and exuded a faint fragrance.
Her hair, as black as ink, covered half of Lin Wanqiu's pretty face. The glossy black hair contrasted with her fair and delicate skin, adding to her charm and tenderness, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
Holding the jade hairpin, Xiao Minghuang slowly approached Lin Wanqiu 'Lin Wanqiu neck, his heart once again captivated by her.
But only for a moment, and then everything returned to normal.
Lin Wanqiu's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, her eyelashes trembled, and she whispered:
"Your Highness, perhaps I can do it myself..."
"Need not!"
Xiao Minghuang refused decisively. She quickened her pace, using one hand to gather Lin Wanqiu's hair, her movements skillful and fluid.
In a few breaths, he had styled Lin Wanqiu's hair into a bun and placed Phoenix Hairpin on it.
After doing all this, Xiao Minghuang channeled his magic power, waved his sleeve, and conjured a water mirror, which stood in front of Lin Wanqiu.
Lin Wanqiu was stunned when she saw herself in the water mirror, and was extremely surprised.
The woman in the mirror possessed an unparalleled beauty. Her features were exquisite, with eyebrows like distant mountains and a pair of beautiful eyes that exuded endless charm. Beneath her straight nose, her cherry-red lips were plump and luscious.
Looking in the mirror, she had no idea she was so beautiful.
However, Xiao Minghuang was still somewhat disappointed, as she had completely modeled the look of Lin Wanqiu at the banquet in Beiyang City, a look that had stunned everyone.
But the final result was still somewhat inferior to what was achieved back then.
However, she also likes Lin Wanqiu as she is now.
Xiao Minghuang smiled and asked softly:
Do you like it?
Lin Wanqiu lowered her head slightly, bit her red lips, and murmured softly:
"Like..."
The same scene was reflected in the water.
In this situation, Xiao Minghuang felt extremely fortunate. If she hadn't been soft-hearted and decided to tie herself to Lin Wanqiu, she would have missed out on such a beautiful and intelligent girl.
Moreover, it wasn't just Lin Wanqiu.
Ye Ruoshui was equally beautiful.
Xiao Minghuang thought to herself that if she unlocked new binding slots in the future, she would also choose pretty girls.
While pondering.
Xiao Minghuang snapped out of her reverie, took Lin Wanqiu's delicate hand, and said gently:
"Will you come out for a walk with me today?"
"Good..."
Lin Wanqiu naturally obeyed His Highness's every word, and with a soft moan, she agreed.
Xiao Minghuang with Lin Wanqiu's slender arm and walked side by side toward the mansion gate.
In her storage bag lay two identical Phoenix Hairpin.
Their trip this time was not carried out with great fanfare or fanfare.
Instead, he only brought a few attendants and rode in a simple carriage to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
This trip out, besides seeking opportunities, also involves going shopping with Lin Wanqiu and enjoying a moment of peace.
Even without a grand procession, the mere sight of them lifting the curtain of their carriage on the street was enough to draw the attention of passersby.
The carriage moved very slowly along the way, which led to an unexpected discovery for Xiao Minghuang.
The long-dormant Destiny Guidance Compass suddenly flashed with a golden light, but just as she was about to examine it closely, the golden light abruptly went out.
Xiao Minghuang looked puzzled, thinking to herself:
"Someone carrying a golden opportunity entered the area within a hundred miles, and then left?"
Lin Wanqiu was recounting some interesting stories she had heard when she noticed Xiao Minghuang's dazed expression, so she stopped talking and asked:
"Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Xiao Minghuang slightly and said:
"It's nothing, are we almost there?"
Lin Wanqiu glanced out the window and could see a towering building in the distance, more than ten zhang tall, magnificent and splendid.
We'll be there soon.
Not long after.
The two arrived outside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Outside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, crowds thronged and traffic flowed continuously.
Xiao Minghuang and Lin Wanqiu stepped off the carriage and, instead of squeezing through the crowded main gate, headed towards the VIP passage.
Her attendant took out a gold card and handed it to the hostess.
Upon seeing the gold card, the waitress immediately smiled, bowed respectfully, and said:
"Distinguished guests, this way please!"
Xiao Minghuang put the gold card back into her sleeve. She hadn't expected that the gold card given by the Seventh Elder would actually work.
She had previously mentioned to the Seventh Elder that she was somewhat interested in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and he immediately gave her a VIP gold card. It was said that with this card, all purchases at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion would be discounted by 10%.
According to the Seventh Elder, in the entire Great Xia, apart from the Emperor Xia, only he possesses this card.
Xiao Minghuang, unsure whether it was true or false, calmed her mind and followed the maid into the pavilion.
The decoration of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion is luxurious yet simple, exuding an elegant and understated charm, without any ostentation, giving it a rustic and grand feel.
Xiao Minghuang led Lin Wanqiu to a private room on the second floor.
At the same time, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager arrived. He was dressed in a brocade robe, and his eyes revealed a shrewd and capable look. He exuded the aura of the Divine Sea Realm and was a powerful martial artist comparable to Imperial Family Enshrined.
But he didn't display the arrogance typical of martial artists; instead, he bowed slightly and said respectfully:
"My surname is Wang, and I am the owner of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in Xia Kingdom. Please tell me what treasures you two esteemed guests require, and I will offer a 10% discount on all purchases."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was slightly startled. She hadn't expected that this gold card would have such power, instantly drawing out the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, a dignified expert at the Divine Sea Realm.