well
Ling Suxia sighed again and said softly:
I know she harbors resentment, not only towards your father, but also towards me.
She resented us for being too weak, watching our family fall apart.
She hated herself even more, feeling powerless to change any of it.
Therefore, from childhood to adulthood, she desperately cultivated and desperately became stronger, disregarding all dangers, cultivating the most dangerous and domineering techniques, and even suffering from qi deviation several times without hesitation.
Despite her impure bloodline and lack of exceptional talent, she managed to surpass her peers and become one of the most outstanding and dazzling prodigies in the royal court.
Many years ago, no one dared to gossip about her anymore, and no one dared to mock her to her face for being mixed-race.
As she spoke, she looked at Chen Qingyu and said softly:
I'm telling you all this in the hope that you can understand her.
It's not that she doesn't care about you or doesn't like you.
If she truly didn't care about you and your father, why would she go to the trouble of gathering information about the numerous sacred sites of the Human Race, and the length of exile for the guardians of the Great Yin Grotto?
In truth, she always longed for our family to be reunited.
The reason she's cold to you is that seeing your appearance makes her resentful of the Chen Clan's upper echelons. To quickly patch up the loopholes, she's willing to ruin your cultivation future and force you to mature prematurely. Seeing you makes her unable to resist getting angry.
Chen Qingyu nodded silently and said in a low voice:
I understand everything you've said.
Um.
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then continued:
In fact, the first thing she did after hearing that you had arrived in the royal court was to pick you up and protect you.
Chen Qingyu paused for a moment, then narrowed his eyes:
Protect me?
Non-Self will encounter danger in the Spirit Clan Royal Court?
Ling Qiuxia shook her head and said:
There's no real danger. You are, after all, a direct descendant of the Chen Clan of Changluo clan, and no one in the Spirit Clan Royal Court would dare to harm you.
The reason for this, to put it bluntly, is still some internal struggle within the royal court.
As she spoke, she pointed in a certain direction and said:
The position of Princess in the royal court has been vacant for many years.
In just half a month, it will be the birthday of the Ancestral Tree, a once-in-a-millennium celebration for the Spirit Race. All tribes, large and small, including the royal court, are preparing for this celebration.
Meanwhile, news circulated among the upper echelons of the royal court that the successor to the eldest princess would be formally determined at the upcoming birthday celebration of the Ancestral Tree.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu suddenly realized what was happening.
No wonder he flew tens of thousands of miles around the outskirts of the Forest of Eternal Night without encountering a single member of the Spirit Race.
It turned out that the entire Spirit Race tribe was preparing for a celebration and had reduced their manpower, which caused him to fly for a long time before he bumped into the patrolling guards of the Donggan Tribe.
So
He looked at Ling Qiuxia and asked:
My sister, is she also vying for the position of eldest princess?
The Spirit Race has always been dominated by women, with women holding great power. The position of the Eldest Princess of the Royal Court is similar to that of the eldest son of the Chen Clan Lineage Son, the successor to the next clan leader.
Before the arrival of Dao Son, the Lineage Son of the Chen Clan family was the highest-ranking member of the younger generation and would receive the full support and cultivation of the Chen Clan.
Of course.
Ling Qiuxia spoke up:
To achieve her goals, she is determined to seize any opportunity.
To be precise, she has now eliminated most of her competitors, leaving only her cousin, Princess Yulong, who has a higher cultivation level and a higher status.
Originally, she and Princess Yulong were evenly matched, and she was even slightly at a disadvantage.
But at this crucial juncture, you arrive bearing the Bloodline Covenant.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu immediately understood.
Once the Blood Exchange Ritual is completed, he and his sister will not only experience a significant increase in their cultivation levels, but their talents and potential will also undergo a qualitative change.
And her biggest flaw and weakness, namely her mixed-race heritage, will no longer be a problem.
The stalemate was about to be reversed in an instant.
Princess Yulong will surely be pinned down by her sister, never able to escape.
Princess Yulong is certainly unwilling to be left out, and she certainly won't stand by and watch you complete the Blood Exchange Ritual.
Ling Qiuxia slowly opened her mouth and said:
Even if she doesn't have the guts to harm you, nor dare to defy the joint decision of many holy sites and disrupt the Blood Exchange Ritual, delaying it for a while is not difficult.
As long as she manages to imprison and detain you for half a month, once the Ancestral Tree's birthday is over, even if you hold Blood Exchange Ritual, the outcome will be irreversible.
Then, she'll publicly apologize to you, give you some valuables in return, and save face for you. Even the upper echelons of the Chen Clan won't be able to fly into a rage over such a small matter.
Chen Qingyu's eyes flickered, and he nodded, saying:
Mother, I understand.
Um.
Ling Qiuxia responded and then instructed:
During this period, do not leave the Jade Firmament Palace where you are staying until the Spirit King, who is also your maternal grandmother, receives you.
Even if you must come to see me, have your sister accompany you; don't give them any opportunity to take advantage.
Chen Qingyu nodded and said:
Okay, don't worry, I won't act rashly.
To be honest, he didn't care about Princess Yulong; she was just a nobody anyway.
However, since he did not intend to reveal his true identity before meeting the Spirit King, he did not want to put his mother and sister in a difficult position.
Of course:
If Princess Yulong is ungrateful and insists on causing him trouble, then that's a different story.
Oh, Mother
Chen Qingyu seemed to have thought of something, his expression shifted, and he asked:
Do you also support my sister and me holding Blood Exchange Ritual?
certainly.
Ling Qiuxia said without hesitation:
We will always be one family, regardless of blood ties.
Holding Blood Exchange Ritual will greatly benefit your future, so it is something you should not give up.
As she spoke, she looked at Chen Qingyu and said with a smile:
I believe your father thinks the same way, right?
This time, I won't be wrong again, right?
Chen Qingyu smiled slightly:
You guessed right.
My father shares your sentiments and supports me in holding the Blood Exchange Ritual, even giving the exact same reason as you.
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia also smiled slightly.
Mother!
At that moment, a clear, cold voice entered the hall.
Chen Qingyu turned his head and saw his sister walking quickly towards him. He bowed and greeted her.
Is the matter resolved?
Um.
Princess Cold Mountain nodded slightly, a cold glint in her eyes, and said calmly:
That woman doesn't dare to fight me head-on; she only knows how to use petty tricks and is nothing to fear.
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia chuckled and said:
You fought hundreds of battles with your peers, leaving your opponents crippled or unconscious, some of whom were nearly killed on the spot.
She's always been pampered and has little combat experience. Unless she's lost her mind, how could she dare to fight you?
She paused for a moment, then continued:
Alright, you can take your brother home now.
The palace has strict rules; if he stays any longer, people will inevitably gossip, which could be detrimental to you.
yes.
Princess Cold Mountain bowed her head and responded.
Qingyu.
Ling Suxia then looked at Chen Qingyu and said gently:
Go back now and come back tomorrow so we can talk some more.
OK.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.
Mother, I must take my leave.
Um.
Ling Suxia nodded slightly, watching the siblings' figures disappear into the distance before turning her gaze away and letting out a soft sigh.
A moment later.
Chen Qingyu and Princess Cold Mountain passed through layers of palaces and pavilions and arrived at the gate of the Rosy Radiance Palace.
Let's go!
Upon seeing her board the azure-gold imperial carriage, the surrounding soldiers in blue armor immediately shouted and prepared to depart.
Chen Qingyu, of course, followed behind, preparing to walk back.
At this moment, Princess Cold Mountain, sitting on the imperial carriage, gestured with her hand:
etc.
She looked at Chen Qingyu, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:
Come on up.
Chen Qingyu paused for a moment, then a warm smile appeared on his face as he quickly stepped forward.
He ascended the cyan-gold imperial carriage, lifted the beaded curtain, and sat on the left side of the large cyan-gold vine-covered cloud bed, side by side with Princess Cold Mountain.
The surrounding soldiers in blue armor exchanged bewildered glances, quite surprised at the sight.
But they quickly realized what had happened and pretended nothing was amiss. The blue-armored soldier leading the way still shouted loudly:
Let's go!
The massive cyan-gold imperial carriage immediately rose from the ground and, surrounded by numerous blue-armored soldiers, slowly headed out of the palace.
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