They rested for a night at the Zhenyuan Mansion.
The next morning, as soon as Ye Li stepped out of the mansion, he saw the imperial carriage that had come to greet the Third Princess.
It was still that enormous, ornately designed Star Skiff.
Li Yingluo seems to care quite a bit about pomp and circumstance.
Even if the journey is undertaken on an ordinary royal Star Skiff, it will be subject to the [no-fly zone regulations] within the Capital City, and the journey of a thousand miles will take at most the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
However, she still chose to bring out the most magnificent Star Skiff in her palace.
Their intentions are all too obvious.
Baiyue stood silently beside her until Li Yingluo's urging voice came from beside her:
"Baiyue, go and greet him too!"
"Actually, if Your Highness were to do this personally, the results would be much better," Baiyue said with a hint of helplessness.
Despite her words, she obediently stepped out of the cabin and flashed a genuine smile at Ye Li, who was being greeted by attendants.
"General Ye, please come with me."
The smile was indeed sincere and genuine.
To be honest, even Baiyue himself wasn't very optimistic about his Family Head's future development.
But now, since this outstanding talent from Longtan joined the team, what seemed like a dark future has suddenly become very promising!
Baiyue even felt that if General Ye could continue to exert his strength, then his prince might have a chance to reach the same level as the two blood relatives who were ahead in a short period of time!
This is a remarkable overtaking maneuver! Its significance goes without saying!
"Lord Ye, come sit next to me."
Inside the Wind-Riding Cabin, Li Yingluo tried her best to suppress the surging emotions in her heart and spoke calmly to Ye Li, who had come with Baiyue.
This is also a method she puts her knowledge to practical use!
Being royalty, yet maintaining friendly relationships with close confidants, is an excellent way to win people's hearts!
Moreover, she was Li Yingluo, the current princess who was rumored to never know how to treat scholars with respect!
In fact, Li Yingluo was not ignorant of such political maneuvering; on the contrary, she was already very familiar with those theoretical knowledge.
She had never tried it before, or rather, she had never encountered anyone worth her effort to win over.
Because of her personality, she felt those people weren't worth all the effort she had to put in to please them.
But! This Ye Li is completely different!
Not only does he possess terrifying combat power capable of suppressing Venerables, but he also looks so young and pleasing to the eye. The wisps of blood energy emanating from his body are as radiant as the sun. He is definitely a feather worth treating with care!
Before she finished speaking, she patted the empty seat next to her, indicating that the other person could sit down.
No, thank you.
Ye Li casually raised his hand.
Simply put, I have never been interested in accepting invitations that others seem determined to win over.
A notification popped up in the backend regarding Li Yingluo's minor Malice Points.
"..."
Li Yingluo withdrew her gaze with a slight tremor, biting her lip tightly, feeling the blood rushing to her head, causing her originally delicate face to quickly turn blood red.
There was no response!!
Ye Li sat down on a chair some distance away, his mind already on the upcoming itinerary.
According to the questioning of Mo Qian's soul last night, he learned that the Second Prince Li Xuanyu had some connection with the Great Brahma Palace.
This probing was precisely motivated by the desire to curry favor with the Heavenly Palace.
Last night's killing of Mo Qian has likely confirmed many of the accusations against both sides, and things are unlikely to be peaceful from now on.
The Star Skiff pierced through the sky and soon approached a vast and continuous mountain range.
According to Li Yingluo.
It is the famous and precious land where [Shiguang Academy] is located, the Wenyuan Mountain Range.
The morning light pierced through the mist, draping the ancient and magnificent buildings within the academy in a golden veil.
The Mountain Gate is simple and ancient, with the two characters "[Shiguang]" written in vigorous strokes, as if containing a mysterious and righteous spirit. Just one glance at it can bring peace to one's mind.
The Star Skiff landed on the huge Plaza in front of the Mountain Gate.
As Ye Li and the others disembarked from the cabin, they immediately saw several elderly men dressed in Great Scholar robes, exuding a profound and dignified air, waiting Mountain Gate. They were clearly the academy members who had come to welcome them.
The leader, with white hair and beard, and eyes as gentle as a child's, who could see into people's hearts, was none other than Chen Yuangu, a highly respected Great Scholar in the academy.
"His Highness's presence is an honor to our academy." Chen Yuangu smiled and led the academy members forward, bowing slightly in a respectful but not servile manner.
Within the [Shiguang Academy], an important criterion for judging Great Scholar is whether or not they have advanced to the late stage of the Cosmic Birth Realm.
For a High-ranking Venerable figure to take the initiative to accept a new student from the academy, the Third Princess's influence is undeniable.
Of course, if she wanted to send a second confidant into the academy in the future, there wouldn't be such a grand ceremony.
Chen Yuangu's gaze fell on the Boy in Black beside Li Yingluo. A barely perceptible glint flashed in the depths of his gentle eyes, and he chuckled softly.
"This must be the young friend Ye who has recently become famous throughout the Immortal Realm. I doubt you can find another Retainer General with your resume in the entire Great Sheng Dynasty."
"Today I have met you, and you are indeed dignified and extraordinary."
"You're too kind," Ye Li said calmly, nodding slightly.
He could feel the unfathomable aura of righteousness emanating from this Great Scholar; even the slightest pressure around him was far more intense than that of Mo Qian, whom he had killed the previous night.
This shows that even within the Cosmic Birth Realm of the same level are significant and cannot be ignored.
However, if he were to truly face Great Scholar of the old man's caliber, it would be difficult for him to feel any real pressure.
Li Yingluo was dressed in her finest attire today, radiant with health and beauty, exuding the grace of a princess and a hint of determined arrogance. She said:
"General Ye is a trusted confidant of mine and has long admired the academy's literary talent. He has come to pay his respects recently. If this is not to be done, I hope you will grant me some assistance."
She deliberately emphasized the importance of her "confidants," displaying a strong bias towards them.
"Your Highness is too kind."
Great Scholar smiled and replied, "The academy teaches without discrimination, and it is an opportunity for the academy that young friend Ye can come."
"A new student who can suppress a Venerable One before even enrolling is someone our Shiguang Academy hasn't encountered in many years. And someone as young as him is extremely rare since the academy's founding."
"Since he wants to try visiting the mountain, the academy has no reason to refuse; even freshmen have this right."
As he spoke, his gaze lingered on Ye Li for a moment longer, a chill creeping into his heart.
His aura was restrained, like a deep pool in an ancient well.
Even with his own cultivation level, he couldn't directly probe its background. No wonder it was rumored that he and the governor of the Xianjing Continent were able to eradicate the Xuanming Sword Sect, which had been wreaking havoc in the continent.
In that light, it's not surprising that the Eldest Princess and the Third Princess greeted him together yesterday...
Chen Yuangu's smile deepened, and he then reminded him:
"However, young friend Ye, let me make this clear from the outset: the mountain worship ceremony is of a special nature and has little to do with those trials that are based on fairness."
"The mountain guardians not only have the advantage of the Array Formation and terrain, but also the Vast Righteous Qi of Wenyuan Mountain, giving them a significant advantage in all aspects of Combat Duel. I urge you to think carefully before you act."
"You haven't been admitted to the hospital yet; it's not too late to back out."