Throughout the journey, Jiu Bailu seemed to be in a good mood, her eyebrows and eyes curved like a crescent moon.
A pristine white dress fluttered in the wind, and strands of her long, flowing white hair trailed on the ground, captivating the eyes of those around her.
Mu Fusheng watched Jiu Bailu's retreating figure helplessly. Wasn't this woman previously known as an iceberg? How come she looks no different from a girl now?
But then, the clichéd plot unfolded as it always does.
A refined and elegant man in a brocade robe, carrying a folding fan, approached Jiu Bailu and said with a smile, "Such a figure, even with her face veiled, possesses a breathtakingly beautiful appearance; perhaps only Her Highness the Second Princess could match that."
Although Jiu Bailu rarely appears in public, and is now veiled, she has still been seen by some powerful figures in high-level organizations.
This person is likely one of the top figures in the Heavenly Mystery Continent.
When the man stood in front of Jiu Bailu, the girlish, youthful vivacity she had displayed earlier gradually cooled. She clasped her hands in front of her, her smile fading as she looked at the man before her and said, "Second Prince of the South Wind Divine Dynasty, what brings you here?"
The person before him was Nan Tingfeng, the second prince of the South Wind Divine Dynasty, one of the three great divine dynasties of the Heavenly Mystery Continent.
Because the eldest prince had no interest in politics and also enjoyed eating, drinking, and having fun, he did not achieve much in cultivation.
However, the second prince is not only a genius in strategy, but also has an exceptional talent in cultivation.
The entire South Wind Divine Dynasty knew that the Emperor was grooming the Second Prince as his heir apparent.
Of course, everyone has their own preferences, and Jiu Bailu is known as the most beautiful woman in the Chaos Realm. Who wouldn't love her? Not to mention Nan Tingfeng.
Nan Tingfeng smiled, fanning himself with a folding fan, and said, "I was just here on business when I happened to run into the Second Princess, so I thought I'd come up and say hello. Is the Second Princess also here on business? If you're done, why don't you come with Tingfeng for some drinks and entertainment to relax?"
Jiu Bailu reverted to her icy demeanor, radiating an aura that warned others to stay away. Her eyes were as calm as still water, devoid of any emotion. She said, "Sorry, I'm busy."
Nan Tingfeng naturally knew Jiu Bailu's personality and wasn't surprised or angry by such blunt and impulsive words. He said gently, "Since that's the case, we can only try again next time. However, there were rumors circulating that Her Highness the Second Princess rejected all the betrothal gifts from the top ancient Aristocratic Clan and forces of the Cangxuan Continent because she already had someone she loved. I wonder if it's this gentleman behind us?"
When Mu Fusheng heard that he was being dragged into this, he gave a helpless, bitter laugh.
This kind of cliché scene is old-fashioned, but there's nothing we can do about it; these kinds of things just keep happening!
Who wouldn't approach a woman they find stunning and ask for her contact information?
Except for those who already have a loved one or are socially anxious.
I already guessed what would happen next, and I was thinking of finding a chance to leave as soon as possible. But for some reason, even though I had this thought in my mind, my feet seemed to be held back, and I couldn't move.
It's as if leaving now would mean losing something.
When Mu Fusheng realized that Nan Tingfeng had noticed him, he completely gave up the idea and resigned himself to his fate.
Jiu Bailu glanced at Mu Fusheng and saw that he hadn't left. A slight smile appeared on her lips. Although it was just a very subtle movement behind the light veil, it was keenly noticed by Nan Tingfeng.
Moreover, the way Jiu Bailu looked at Mu Fusheng was different from how she looked at others.
For example, he would be very calm, showing no emotional fluctuations, but when he looked at Mu Fusheng, he had... a nauseating feeling.
"Whether it is or not depends not only on me, but also on him."
Jiu Bailu's words have confirmed the rumors circulating in the streets.
Nan Tingfeng shrugged after hearing this and said, "Second Princess, don't you think that your marriage alliances with the powerful forces of the Cangxuan Continent, or your marriage alliance with the princes of the divine dynasties of our Heavenly Mystery Continent, would be extremely beneficial to the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty? At the very least, it would elevate the status of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty to a higher level."
Before Jiu Bailu could answer, Mu Fusheng, as if possessed, retorted, "Marriage alliances might elevate the status of a power in the short term, but power gained solely through marriage alliances can never reach the highest peak."
"Historically, which power reached its peak through marriage alliances?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Fusheng almost choked on his own words.
Why do you talk so much nonsense when you're with Jiu Bailu?
Nan Tingfeng didn't directly refute him. After nodding, he said, "What you said makes some sense... but you can't deny that this method is indeed a good one in this day and age."
"However, given your insightful views, it seems you are also a member of the Aristocratic Clan?"
Nan Tingfeng had been in seclusion for a long time and only recently emerged, so he hadn't heard much about Mu Fusheng's deeds.
Mu Fusheng casually cupped his hands in greeting, seemingly having given up trying, and said weakly, "That's right."
Where does it come from?
"You guess."
Pfft.
Jiu Bailu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Nan Tingfeng's expression stiffened, and he forced a smile, saying, "Are you playing me?"
Mu Fusheng sighed and said, "I'm not kidding you. If I told you that you haven't heard of it, you would look down on me and start bullying me. If it's of a higher level than your South Wind Divine Dynasty, then you'd have to ask all sorts of questions to confirm it. And once the news gets out, all the major powers will focus their attention on me, which is not a good thing for me."
Nan Tingfeng nodded slightly, "That's true. But even if you don't say where you come from, I won't need to investigate. The forces that offered betrothal gifts to the Second Princess will naturally investigate."
Mu Fusheng forced a smile and said, "I'll be careful."
"Wishing you success."
Then, Nan Tingfeng cupped his hands in greeting to Jiu Bailu before leaving with his entourage.
After leaving.
Nan Tingfeng then said, "Go to the Listening Wind Pavilion and get a copy of his information."
A servant standing nearby nodded expressionlessly.
Before long, the attendant returned with a scroll.
Nan Tingfeng took the scroll, opened it, glanced at it, and then put it away, smiling as he said, "It seems many interesting things happened while I was in seclusion."
The attendant asked, "Should we continue to investigate his background?"
"No need for now." Nan Tingfeng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Although he has been very active during this period and seems to have revealed a lot of information, he hasn't actually revealed any of his true strength. This shows that he is extremely cautious, and such people are often very difficult to deal with. Moreover, more information will be revealed during the Six Realms Academy Grand Competition... Let's discuss it again after that matter is settled."