A Daughter Named Qianxun

"Heaven Dou City," Crown Prince's Residence. ∙∙·▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫·∙∙

At noon, Crown Prince Xue Ye hosted a banquet in the garden of his mansion to entertain Ling Yi, who had come from Lingyun City.

"Ah Yi, it's been so long since we last saw each other! You've got to have a few drinks with me this time!"

Ninth Prince Xue Xing, holding a wine cup, shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yi first gave an apologetic smile to the Marquis Fei Bai opposite him. As the other man smiled and raised his glass in a gesture of invitation, Ling Yi stood up and loudly replied, "Since Your Highness wishes to drink, Ling Yi will gladly oblige. Your Highness, please—!"

As soon as the words left his lips, Ling Yi tilted his head back and drank the wine in his hand.

"Good--!!"

Seeing this, Xue Xing cried out and then downed the wine in her cup.

Then, he casually picked up the wine pot on the table in front of him, poured wine into his cup, and walked towards Ling Yi.

After approaching Ling Yi, he stretched out his left hand, which was holding the wine jug, and put it around Ling Yi's shoulder. He then touched Ling Yi's wine glass with his own and asked with a grin, "Ah Yi, tell me, how's our relationship?"

"Bite--!"

Ling Yi clinked his wine glass against Ling Yi's again, and smiled, "Your Highness is not ashamed to associate with me because of my humble origins. I am deeply grateful to Ling Yi Highness..."

"Hey, stop!"

Xue Xing opened her right hand, holding the wine glass with only her thumb and forefinger, and made a downward pressing gesture towards Ling Yi, saying, "Your status isn't low now, kid, it's not very interesting to keep saying that—"

He paused, then added, "Besides, with your abilities, even if you had nothing, you'd be a VIP to us wherever you go."

"That's right!"

Sitting opposite him, Marquis Fei Bai Heavenly Horse Marquis nodded in agreement, saying, "With Brother Ling's intelligence, if he were willing to join the Royal Knights, I'm sure both His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince would offer him the position of Chief of Staff!"

As he spoke, Fei Bai raised his wine cup and raised it to the Crown Prince Xue Ye, who sat in the highest seat at the head of the table, smiling without saying a word as he looked at everyone in front of him.

"Fei Bai Marquis Fei Bai said is true~"

Xue Ye picked up the golden jade wine cup in front of him and took a sip. His eyes were deep and unreadable, but he smiled slightly and said, "Ling Yi was able to establish the Green Wood Merchant Association and build Lingyun City from scratch, and develop both of them to great success. In the entire court of my Heaven Dou Empire, I really can't find any minister who can compare to him."

"Even within the Star Luo Empire, I doubt anyone could achieve this. What do you all think?"

After saying his last sentence, Xue Ye's gaze swept across the entire room, taking in the faces of the dozens of guests at the garden banquet.

"Of course—!" "Your Highness is right—!" "That's right—!"...

Immediately, everyone chimed in with their opinions, and some even went so far as to shower Ling Yi with praise.

Faced with all this praise and flattery, Ling Yi remained humble and unassuming throughout, greeting everyone with a smile and a gentle, refined demeanor.

Seeing Ling Yi like this, Xue Ye remained expressionless, only her deep eyes became even more unfathomable.

Meanwhile, Ninth Prince Xue Xing and Marquis Fei Bai exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise in their expressions.

Time passed slowly, and the atmosphere of the banquet in the garden remained high and lively.

Although Crown Prince Xue Ye, as the host, sat high in the main seat, maintaining his status and appearing somewhat aloof, the presence of Ninth Prince Xue Xing, who was more relaxed and easygoing, meant that no one on the scene was too restrained.

Of course, there is another crucial factor: everyone at today's banquet, except for Ling Yi, is a staunch member of the princeling faction.

This identity caused these people to spontaneously display a united and harmonious demeanor in front of the Crown Prince, especially before he ascended the throne.

As for the future Xue Ye Xue Ye, these people will inevitably change their style after he ascends the throne.

If things remain as harmonious as they are now, then I'm sure I won't sleep well on Xue Ye.

If someone can't sleep well on Xue Ye, then someone will inevitably have to sacrifice their Life and blood to help them sleep.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the warm glow of wine, a figure suddenly rushed in from outside the garden, stopped a few meters away from Xue Ye, bowed deeply, and loudly proclaimed:

"Your Highness, a maid from the inner courtyard reports that the Crown Princess is suddenly experiencing abdominal pain and may be about to give birth!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye frowned, showing neither worry about the Crown Princess's impending childbirth nor joy at the imminent birth of his own child.

At the same time, because of the guard's report, everyone in the garden subconsciously fell silent, and everyone turned their gaze to Xue Ye in the main seat.

On this Xue Ye, after a few moments of contemplation, she looked at Ling Yi, who was sitting at the head of the left, and said, "Ling Yi, come with me to the backyard. If anything unexpected happens during my Crown Princess's childbirth, I would appreciate your assistance."

"No problem!"

Ling Yi nodded in agreement without hesitation, stood up, and prepared to set off with Xue Ye.

A quarter of an hour later, Crown Prince Xue Ye, Fei Bai, and Ling Yi, escorted by a group of guards, arrived at the Crown Prince's sleeping quarters in the backyard.

As for the Ninth Prince Xue Xing, he remained in the garden with the other guests.

As soon as they approached the bedchamber, Ling Yi and the other two heard a series of desperate screams and cries of pain, heart-wrenching and agonizing.

At the same time, an old voice was mixed in, saying things like "Take a deep breath," "Don't shout, you'll use up your energy too soon," and so on.

"Ling Yi ~" Xue Ye turned to look at Ling Yi beside her.

"Your Highness, please put your mind at ease."

Ling Yi nodded in acknowledgment, and extended his right hand. Amidst the surging blue-green Soul Power, the "Azure Wood Blue Silver King," resembling a sapphire with green patterns, appeared in his outstretched palm.

At the same time, five Soul Ring— two yellow, two purple, and one black—appeared beneath Ling Yi's feet.

Upon seeing this Soul Ring Configuration, Xue Ye's gaze lingered on the fifth black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring for a few moments. A slight change appeared on Xue Ye's usually calm face, and she subconsciously looked at Marquis Fei Bai beside her.

Fei Bai also showed a different expression. He could sense that Ling Yi's Soul Power was not that of someone who had just broken through to the Soul King level; he was definitely a seasoned Soul King!

"Brother Ling," Fei Bai couldn't help but say, "Your strength has improved too quickly. It seems it won't be long before you surpass me—"

Four years ago, in the year 2614 of the Douluo Calendar, the Green Wood Merchant Association had just been established in Heaven Dou City. At that time, Ling Yi was only Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, Fei Bai Marquis Bai who was a level 65 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor.

Four years later, in the year 2618 of the Douluo Calendar, Fei Bai's strength is level 69, but Ling Yi's strength has broken through a major realm and become Five-Ring Soul King!

Furthermore, if Fei Bai's senses are correct, Ling Yi's Soul Power is probably around level 57 or 58, and he should be able to break through to the Six-Ring Soul Emperor level in the next year or two!

Admittedly, a Six-Ring Soul Emperor is not considered a particularly high-level powerhouse in the Douluo Continent.

Heavenly Horse Marquis Fei Bai. As one of the five generals of the Royal Knights, he commands 10,000 Royal Cavalry.

This identity is one or two levels higher than his own strength as Six-Ring Soul Emperor!

But how old is Ling Yi?

Born in the year 2591 of the Douluo Calendar, he is now only five months past his 27th birthday!

If Ling Yi can break through to Soul Emperor before the age of thirty, then it can be said that, without taking into account the geniuses of the younger generation of the top forces, Ling Yi's talent can rank among the top three in the continent!

Such talent is enough to attract the attention and recruitment of top powers, including the Heaven Dou Empire.

Not to mention, compared to his Soul Master aptitude, what all parties value more now is Ling Yi's political and business abilities!

Anyone can see how well the Green Wood Merchant Association and Lingyun City are developing and how high their potential is under Ling Yi's control!

"Your Excellency is too modest. I know that you are only one step away from level 70. It won't be long before you become Seven-Ring Soul Sage, and your strength will increase greatly!"

Just as Xue Ye and Fei Bai, Ling Yi returned and said.

At the same time, the fifth Soul Ring beneath Ling Yi's feet flashed, and a black light shone before the eyes of the three.

"Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain and Sweet Rain Descends from Heaven!"

A beam of cyan-gold light emanated from Ling Yi's "Azure Wood Blue Silver King" Martial Soul and projected onto the top of the sleeping quarters.

The next second, light green raindrops fell, penetrating the glazed tiles and brick-and-wood roof, and disappearing into the sleeping quarters.

As Ling Yi used his Fifth Soul Skill, Sweet Rain Descends from Heaven, the cries of pain in the bedchamber immediately subsided.

Soon, perhaps nourished by the Life force, the Crown Princess in the palace gained new life and gave birth to her baby very smoothly.

The child's loud cry was full of energy, indicating that he was in excellent physical condition.

Of course, it's also possible that Ling Yi's Soul Skill was still active, which greatly benefited the child's body.

After a while, a rather plump middle-aged woman emerged from the bedchamber, carrying a small figure wrapped in a golden cotton cloth. She approached Xue Ye and bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess has given birth to a little princess."

"Hmm~"

Xue Ye didn't reach out to take it; she just glanced at it and nodded.

"A daughter?"

Beside him, Ling Yi looked at the pink little creature with a small tuft of pale golden down on its head and thought to himself:

"It seems it's not Xue Qinghe. But then again, Xue Qinghe will be the eldest son and crown prince in the future, but no one says he doesn't have older sisters."

In the original novel, Qian Renxue is about ten years older than Tang San. Tang San was born in Douluo Calendar 2631, while Qian Renxue was born around Douluo Calendar 2621. Xue Qinghe's age...

Just as Ling Yi's mind was racing, Xue Ye's voice suddenly rang in his ears. "Ling Yi, your literary talent is renowned throughout the continent. Why don't you name my daughter?"

"..."

Ling Yi looked at Xue Ye with surprise, then at the baby girl still in the middle-aged woman's arms, and said gently, "Your Highness, naming is a big deal. It would be best if you chose the name yourself."

Faced with Ling Yi's polite refusal, Xue Ye waved her hand and said, "I originally thought it was a son, so I named him ' Qinghe '. Now that it's a daughter, naming her Xue Qinghe isn't quite right, but I can't think of anything suitable right now. You should name her."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yi's pupils contracted instantly as he looked at the baby girl.

After a moment's thought, Ling Yi said thoughtfully, "Then let's call her... Xue Qianxun— "

"You should have these words: Across ten thousand miles of layered clouds, amidst a thousand mountains Mu Xue, to whom does this solitary figure turn?"

Xue Ye: "..."

Fei Bai: "..."

As Ling Yi finished speaking, Xue Ye and Fei Bai fell silent at the same time, without making a sound.

The little girl, perhaps sensing something, suddenly giggled and stretched out her chubby, pink little hand to Ling Yi.

After Xue Ye at Xue Ye beside him, Ling Yi, with the other's tacit approval, extended his index finger for the little guy to grasp.

It has to be said that this is a world with extraordinary power. Perhaps it's because the child's physique is strong, or perhaps it's because Ling Yi's previous "Fifth Soul Skill -Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill Sweet Rain Descends from Heaven" was indeed powerful. This little guy's strength is quite considerable.

"Little one, we seem to have a connection, so I'll give you a gift~"

As Ling Yi spoke, the purple light on his Fourth Soul Ring flickered, and a beam of white-gold light, exuding a holy aura, emanated from the "Azure Wood Blue Silver King" Martial Soul in his right palm, enveloping the little guy in front of him.

Fourth Soul Skill: Holy Light Illumination!

Don't be fooled by the fact that Ling Yi's Fourth Soul Ring is purple. That color is merely the application of the power of the All Things in Creation by the ' Blue Silver Domain '. In essence, it is already a black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.

The same applies to the Martial Soul. In essence, it is equivalent to the "Azure Wood Blue Silver Emperor" of 100,000 years, but its appearance is no different from the former "Azure Wood Blue Silver King".

Of course, Ling Yi also controlled the effect of the Soul Skill he used at this time. The aura he revealed was suppressed to less than ten thousand years, so it did not arouse the suspicion of Xue Ye and Fei Bai next to him.

As the holy, platinum-gold light shone upon her, the little one's smile grew even brighter. She could clearly feel that the light made her feel very comfortable.

The little one was unaware that, from the moment she was born, she was Holy Light Shines that dispelled all negative effects, just like returning to the womb, isolating her from the impurities and filth of the outside world, and her body's purity was protected by almost 100%.

Before the holy light faded, Ling Yi took out a warm yellow jade pendant from the "Ruyi Hundred Treasure Purse" at his waist, placed it in the little guy's swaddling clothes, and nestled it against his delicate skin.

"This is the ' Spirit-Sealing Jade,' the latest invention from the [Heavenly Craft Academy]. It allows the holy light emitted by my Fourth Soul Skill, ' Holy Light Illumination,' to remain within the little guy's body until its energy is depleted, instead of dissipating outwards."

Ling Yi explained to Xue Ye.

Xue Ye nodded noncommittally, but her gaze fell on the "Spirit-Sealing Jade" that was peeking out from under the swaddling clothes, and a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.

If such Soul Tool is paired with the healing Soul Skill of Healing System Soul Master, or the amplification Soul Skill of Support System Soul Master, can the effects of these Soul Skill be maximized?

If possible, could we... invest them in Soul Master battles, or even in military generals?

"Brother Ling~"

Fei Bai, who was standing to the side, understood Xue Ye's meaning and immediately stepped forward, smiling as he asked Ling Yi, "Do you still have any of this good stuff? Brother, you can buy it with your money—"

"My lord, mentioning money is too formal."

Ling Yi shook his head, a gentle smile on his face, and said, "I'll have the [Heavenly Craft Academy] make a few more later, and present one to His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Ninth Prince, and the Marquis."

"This ' Spirit-Sealing Jade ' has just been developed, and the crafting techniques are not yet fully mature. The raw materials are also quite scarce, so the production is limited. I hope Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Marquis will not take offense."

To be continued tomorrow, goodnight everyone~