The Storm Approaches

After He Ping and Long Tianyin seized Ice Chi Palace, they began secretly making plans and arrangements. First, they spread word that Ice Chi Palace's master, Jin Ridan, had emerged from seclusion. Then they secretly sent word to the Jin Clan of Yanlong Kingdom, informing them that Jin Ridan intended to take the Third Prince, Three Good, as his disciple.

Three Good was Lady Zhao'ai's youngest son. Though only twelve or thirteen years old, he was clever, innocent, and pure-hearted, deeply favored by the ruler, Jin Yucong. He was simply too young to take part in the struggle for the throne.

The moment this news reached the royal palace, Lady Zhao'ai was beside herself with joy. She knew full well that Pure Sea's chances of survival were slim, and thus she had long been plagued by worries over the future situation.

When she heard that Jin Ridan had emerged from seclusion and declared his intention to take Prince Three Good as a disciple, a fire immediately blazed in her heart.

One had to know that Jin Ridan was a genuine Dao-entry expert, and the master of Ice Chi Palace besides. If he was willing to accept Three Good as his disciple, it meant the Third Prince would have a Dao-entry expert backing him. With that status, the prince would even be qualified to contend for the ruler's throne.

"Your Majesty."

Upon hearing the news, Lady Zhao'ai hurried to find the ruler, Jin Yucong.

"This is a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. The master of Ice Chi Palace wishes to take my son Three Good as his disciple. The child is already bright and quick-witted—I believe he is destined for great achievements. Once he succeeds in cultivation, would our Jin Clan not gain another Dao-entry expert?"

She continued to fan the flames.

"I know